Volusia County Schools Trails to Success 5k
- Date Sun 16th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location DeBary, Florida
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
The race kicks off at 8 AM, and participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere with music, light refreshments, and an awards ceremony at 9:30 AM. The first 400 registrants will receive a race T-shirt and a themed finisher medal, making this not just a race, but a memorable experience! With entry fees designed to encourage participationβjust $25 for community members, $10 for family of Volusia County Schools employees, and $5 for studentsβeveryone is welcome to join. Bring your friends, family, or coworkers, and spend a wonderful morning promoting health and wellness together! Donβt miss out on this fantastic opportunity to explore the park and make lasting memories!
Organiser's Description
THE MORNING & EVENTS WILL INCLUDE A RACE T-SHIRT TO THE FIRST 400 REGISTRANTS, SWAG, AND A GEMINI SPRINGS THEMED FINISHER MEDAL TO THE FIRST 400 FINISHERS!! ALL OF THIS, COMBINED WITH MUSIC, LIGHT FOOD, AN AWARD CEREMONY AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE PARK, PROMISES TO BE A MORNING OF FUN! WALKERS ARE WELCOME!
TO SEE ADDITIONAL PARK FEATURES AND OFFERINGS AS: FISHING, CANOEING, AND CAMPING, CLICK HERE: GEMINI SPRINGS BROCHURE [https://www.volusia.org/core/fileparse.php/4605/urlt/geminibrochure.pdf]
PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE WILL GO TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF THE EVENT. COME SPEND THE MORNING WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY OR CO-WORKERS; PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH, FRIENDSHIP, CAMARADERIE AND THE THRILL OF PARTICIPATING TOGETHER, AND SUPPORTING VCS EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
MAIN SPONSORS CURATIVE AND VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS WELLNESS PROGRAM
WHEN: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 5K RACE STARTS: 8 AM
WHERE: GEMINI SPRINGS PARK, 37 DIRKSEN DRIVE, DEBARY, FL US 32713
RACE ROUTE: GEMINI SPRINGS RACE MAP [https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1687879750/myvolusiaschoolsorg/crjnp8orzqu2t0vxbngr/VCSTrailstoSuccess5kMap1.pdf]
ENTRY FEES
COMMUNITY MEMBERS: $25
VOLUSIA COUNTY SCHOOLS (VCS) EMPLOYEES: FREE
VCS EMPLOYEE FAMILY MEMBERS: $10
VCS STUDENTS: $5
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS WILL BE PREMITTED! NO EXECPTIONS!!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
PACKET PICK-UP AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION:
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PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION- WEDNESDAY 11/12/25 - 11/14 FROM 4 PM TO 7 PM- DELAND ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX- BOARD ROOM- 200 NORTH CLARA AVE., DELAND, FL 32720.
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RACE DAY- RUNNERS MAY PICK-UP THEIR PACKET ON THE MORNING OF THE RACE, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, FROM 7 AM UNTIL 7:45 AM AT THEOAK TREE AREA/RACE ZONE OF THE PARK, SEE MAP HERE: GEMINI SPRINGS PARK [https://www.volusia.org/services/community-services/parks-recreation-and-culture/parks-and-trails/park-facilities-and-locations/ecological-nature-parks/gemini-springs-park.stml]
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THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION (ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED).
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VCS EMPLOYEES MUST BRING THEIR VCS ISSUED ID TO PACKET PICK-UP OR IN-PERSON REGISTRATION.
RACE START: 8 AM
AWARDS CEREMONY: 9:30 AM
AWARDS AWARDS IN FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: OVERALL, MASTERS, GRAND MASTERS AND THE TOP THREE FINISHERS IN 16 CATEGORIES FOR MALE AND 16 CATEGORIES FOR FEMALE.
VOLUNTEERS: WE ALWAYS WELCOME AND APPRECIATE VOLUTEERS,WITHOUT YOU, WE CANNOT MAKE THESE EVENTS HAPPEN, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER PLEASE CONTACT: LAUREN MEINELT, [email protected]
TIMING & SCORING THE RACE WILL BE PROFESSIONALLY SCORED AND TIMED AT THE START AND FINISH BY HASSELMANIA PRODUCTIONS LLC. THE RACE WILL BE TIMED USING DISPOSABLE, ELECTRONIC TAGS ATTACHED TO THE BIB NUMBER. PLEASE WEAR YOUR BIB NUMBER TO THE FRONT, PINNED AT ALL FOUR CORNERS, VISIBLE, AND UNALTERED. RESULTS WILL BE POSTED AT THE RACE AND THEN ONLINE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE AT WWW.RACESMITH.COM [http://www.RaceSmith.com]
PARKING: THERE WILL BE DESIGNATED PARKING JUST BEYOND THE RACE START/ZONE. YOU WILL SEE SIGNS DIRECTING YOU TO THE PARKING.
THIS IS NOT A USATF CERTIFIED COURSE, MILEAGE IS MEASURED AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE.
Age Group Awards:
* MALE/FEMALE: MASTERS: 40+ GRANDMASTERS: 50+
* TOP THREE MALE/FEMALE AGE GROUPS:
9 and under
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80+
Races
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5k Run/Walk for Community Members
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 16th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$27.50
-
5k Run/Walk for Volusia County Schools Employees (ID Required)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 16th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
Free
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5k Run/Walk for Volusia County Schools Employee Family (ID Required)
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 16th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$11.60
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5k Run/Walk for Volusia County Schools Students
Incl. $1.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 16th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$6.30
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Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary, 32713, FL, United States
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