How to Find Local Races Hosted by the Florida Track Club

Updated

The Florida Track Club (FTC) lists its races on two pages of its website: Local Races and Race Calendar. The club says it hosts monthly races of all distances, so those two pages are where you should look for upcoming events. The site also surfaces specific races by name, such as the 2025 Jack Gamble Melon Run.

Where the race information lives

The FTC site is built on Wild Apricot membership software, and its navigation includes these relevant entries:

  • Local Races — race listings tied to the local running community
  • Race Calendar — the schedule view of events
  • Running Groups — group runs rather than races
  • Join — membership signup

If you can't find what you need on the site, the club's stated contact route is email at [email protected].

Steps to find an upcoming race

  1. Open the FTC site and go to Local Races to browse races the club is promoting or hosting.
  2. Go to Race Calendar to see events in date order and identify what's coming up next.
  3. Note the race name, then check the listing for the details you need before registering.
  4. If a race page is missing information, email the club at [email protected].

Expected result: you should come away with a specific race name and date, or a clear reason to contact the club.

What the site confirms — and what it doesn't

Item What the site shows
Race frequency Monthly races of all distances
Race pages Local Races, Race Calendar
Named event example 2025 Jack Gamble Melon Run
Organization type Non-profit based in Gainesville, Fla.
Contact [email protected]

The site does not publish pricing, registration fees, or payment details in the material available here, so don't assume a race is free or that registration happens on-site. Treat any cost or signup requirement as something to confirm on the individual race listing or by email.

Common snags

  • Only one named race is visible. The 2025 Jack Gamble Melon Run appears on the homepage, but the full schedule sits behind the Local Races and Race Calendar pages — check both rather than relying on the homepage.
  • Login prompts can be misleading. The site shows "Log in" options (Google, Microsoft, Apple) and a password reset. These are membership-software login features; you don't need an account just to read race listings.
  • Race details vary by event. Date, location, and entry method are set per race, so read each listing individually instead of assuming a standard format.

Who this is for

This approach fits anyone in or near Gainesville, Fla. looking for club-organized races, and runners of any age or ability — the club states its mission is to support runners of all ages and abilities. If you want group runs instead of races, use the Running Groups page. If you want to support the club or get member access, start with Join.