Miller Landing Madness 8K/5K/3K Cross Country Run

  • Date Sat 15th August 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Tallahassee, Florida
  • Price Free - $22.00
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5 Mile, 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Miller Landing Madness Cross Country Run on Saturday, August 15th, 2026, in beautiful Tallahassee, Leon! This vibrant event features three exciting race distances: an 8K, a 5K, and a 3K, making it the perfect kickoff for the high school cross-country season and a fantastic opportunity for local runners to reconnect and compete. The races start together at 8:00 a.m. for the 8K and 5K participants, followed by the 3K at 9:00 a.m., all set against the stunning backdrop of Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park.

In addition to the thrilling competition, the Miller Landing Madness event has a heartwarming mission. Runners are encouraged to bring 2-4 cans of food to support the Second Harvest of the Big Bend Food Bank, aiming to collect at least 1,500 pounds of food to help neighbors facing hunger in the community. Join fellow runners and make a difference while enjoying an invigorating day of fitness, camaraderie, and fun! Don't miss out on this fantastic event that not only promotes health and wellness but also gives back to the community.

Organiser's Description

THIS EVENT, WHICH INCLUDES AN 8K, A 5K AND A 3K, HAS BECOME THE KICKOFF FOR THE HIGH-SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY SEASON AND THE SIGNAL FOR GWTC MEMBERS THAT ITS TIME TO START RACING AGAIN AFTER A SUMMER HIATUS. THE RACE IS A GREAT CHANCE FOR GWTC MEMBERS AND LOCAL HIGH-SCHOOL RUNNERS TO MIX IT UP TOGETHER. JEANNE O'KON, TOM PERKINS AND BILL LOTT HAVE TEAMED UP AS RACE DIRECTORS TO CREATE A GREAT EVENT THAT GIVES YOU A REAL TASTE OF ELINOR KLAPP-PHIPPS PARK.

ALL RUNNERS ARE ASKED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 2-4 CANS OF FOOD. ALL DONATED FOOD ITEMS WILL GO TO SECOND HARVEST OF THE BIG BEND FOOD BANK. SECOND HARVEST PROVIDES HEALTHY FOOD FOR NEIGHBORS FACING HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY THROUGHOUT THE 16-COUNTY BIG BEND SERVICE AREA. HELP THIS RACE COLLECT AT LEAST 1,500 POUNDS OF FOOD ITEMS THIS YEAR!

THE 8K AND 5K RACES START TOGETHER AT 8:00 A.M. THE 3K RACE STARTS AT 9:00 A.M.

All monetary proceeds benefit the GWTC Chenoweth Fund.

COURSE MAPS

* 3K [https://www.gulfwinds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-MLM-3K-Course-Map.pdf]
* 5K [https://www.gulfwinds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2015-MLM-5K-Map.pdf]
* 8K [https://www.gulfwinds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2015-MLM-8K-Map.pdf]

Contact Tom Perkins (850-264-4595) or Bill Lott (850-656-1273) for additional information.

Races

  • 8K (1-18 Years Old)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    Free

  • 8K (19 and Older)

    Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $22.00

  • 5K (1-18 Years Old)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    Free

  • 5K (19 and Older)

    Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $22.00

  • 3K (1-18 Years Old)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    Free

  • 3K (19 and Older)

    Incl. $2.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)

    $22.00

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Location

Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park - Gate B, 1775 Miller Landing Road, Tallahassee, 32308, FL, United States

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