Volusia County Schools Trails to Success 5k Race Information
<h6><span style="color:#000000">The Volusia County Schools' <b><i>VCS Trails to Success 5K</i> </b>will be an out and back course on the paved Spring-to-Spring trail of Gemini Springs Park. You will enjoy shade from moss-draped oaks, while taking in pine woods, palm hammocks and possible sightings of wildlife, along the race route. </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:#000000">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!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000">To see additional park features and offerings as: fishing, canoeing, and camping, click here:<a style="color:#000000" href="https://www.volusia.org/core/fileparse.php/4605/urlt/geminibrochure.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> <span style="color:#3598db">Gemini Springs Brochure</span></a><span style="color:#3598db"> </span></span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:#000000">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.</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:#000000"><b>Main Sponsors</b> Curative and Volusia County Schools Wellness Program</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:#000000"><b>When:</b> Sunday, November 16, 5k Race Starts: 8 AM</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:#000000"><b>Where</b>: Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary, FL US 32713</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:#000000"><b>Race Route:<span style="color:#3598db"> <a style="color:#3598db" title="Gemini Springs Race Map" href="https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1687879750/myvolusiaschoolsorg/crjnp8orzqu2t0vxbngr/VCSTrailstoSuccess5kMap1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gemini Springs Race Map</a></span></b></span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:#000000"><b>Entry Fees</b></span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:#000000">Community Members: $25</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:#000000">Volusia County Schools (VCS) Employees: Free</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:#000000">VCS Employee Family Members: $10</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:#000000">VCS Students: $5 </span><br /><br /></h6>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS WILL BE PREMITTED! NO EXECPTIONS!!</span></strong></p>
<h6><span style="color:#000000"><b>Schedule of Events</b></span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:#000000"><b>Packet Pick-Up and In-Person Registration:</b></span></h6>
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<h6><span style="color:#000000">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.</span></h6>
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<h6><span style="color:#000000">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 the“Oak Tree Area”/Race Zone of the park, see map here: <span style="color:#3598db"><a style="color:#3598db" href="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" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gemini Springs Park </a></span></span></h6>
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<h6><span style="color:#000000">There will be <b>no race day registration</b> (online registration and pre-race packet pick-up are highly encouraged).<u> </u></span></h6>
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<h6><span style="color:#000000"><u>VCS Employees must bring their VCS issued ID to packet pick-up or in-person registration. </u></span></h6>
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<h6><span style="color:#000000"><b>Race Start:</b> 8 AM</span><br /><span style="color:#000000"><b>Awards Ceremony:</b> 9:30 AM</span><br /><span style="color:#000000"><b>AWARDS </b> AWARDS IN FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: OVERALL, MASTERS, GRAND MASTERS AND THE TOP THREE FINISHERS IN 16 CATEGORIES FOR MALE AND 16 CATEGORIES FOR FEMALE.</span><span style="color:#000000"></span></h6>
<h6><br /><span style="color:#000000"><b>Volunteers: </b>We always welcome and appreciate voluteers,without you, we cannot make these events happen, if you would like to volunteer please contact: Lauren Meinelt, ljmeinel@volusia.k12.fl.us</span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:#000000"><b>Timing & Scoring</b> 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 <span style="color:#3598db"><a style="color:#3598db" href="http://www.RaceSmith.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.RaceSmith.com</a></span></span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:#000000"><b>Parking: </b>There will be designated parking just beyond the race start/zone. You will see signs directing you to the parking. </span></h6>
<h6><span style="color:#000000">This is not a USATF certified course, mileage is measured as accurate as possible. </span></h6>
<p><span style="color:#000000"><b>Age Group Awards:<br /></b></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="color:#000000"><b>Male/Female: Masters: 40+ Grandmasters: 50+</b></span></li><li><span style="color:#000000"><b>Top three Male/Female age groups:</b><br /></span><span style="color:#000000">9 and under<br />10-14<br />15-19<br />20-24<br />25-29<br />30-34<br />35-39<br />40-44<br />45-49<br />50-54<br />55-59<br />60-64<br />65-69<br />70-74<br />75-79<br /></span><span style="color:#000000">80+ </span></li></ul>
Race Organizerhttps://runsignup.com/Race/FL/DeBary/VolusiaCountySchoolsTrailstoSuccess5k
DeBary, FLDeBaryFLUS32713
