gulfwinds.org

Gulfwinds (GWTC) publishes its upcoming race schedule on the homepage under the VOLUNTEER RACE CALENDAR heading, with a View All Upcoming Races link and a More Info link for each event. If you want dates and entry points for races like the Tallahassee Turkey Trot or the Tallahassee Marathon, that section is where to start.

Where the race calendar lives

On gulfwinds.org, the race calendar appears as a homepage block labeled VOLUNTEER RACE CALENDAR. It lists a short set of upcoming events rather than the full year, so the block functions as a preview. A View All Upcoming Races link sits with the list for the complete schedule.

Each listed race follows the same format:

• Race name
• Date
• A More Info link

The More Info link is the path to race-specific details — the homepage excerpt does not show what those detail pages contain, so treat the link as the entry point rather than a source of registration or course information on its own.

Races shown in the calendar

The homepage excerpt lists these events:

This is a sample of what the calendar surfaces, not a complete season. The Turkey Trot entry is consistent with the site's news item marking the 50th running of the event, which notes the first race took place in 1976.

Steps to find a race and its details

1. Open gulfwinds.org.
2. Scroll to the VOLUNTEER RACE CALENDAR block.
3. Scan the race names and dates for the event you want.
4. Select More Info next to that race to open its detail page.
5. If your race is not in the short list, select View All Upcoming Races to see the fuller schedule.

Expected result: you land on a race-specific page or a longer list, depending on which link you used.

Common snags

• The homepage list is partial. Seeing only four races does not mean those are the only ones scheduled — use View All Upcoming Races.
• Dates can shift. The site shows a concrete example of this: Tuesday morning intervals moved to the Holy Comforter Episcopal School track effective September 1, 2026, while the 6:30 a.m. start time stayed the same. Confirm against the race's own page rather than a cached listing.
• "More Info" is not a registration button. The excerpt does not indicate what the detail page offers, so check there for entry specifics.

Related ways to keep up

Beyond the calendar, GWTC posts race results and news items, including podcast episodes and a President's Column. The Summer Town Hall notice (July 25, 2026, 3:30–5:30 p.m. at Momo's in Market Square, with the club providing a first drink and free pizza) shows that club announcements also carry event logistics — useful if you want context around a race weekend rather than just the date.

"We Run This Town" is Gulfwinds' (GWTC's) own podcast, hosted by volunteer Mickey Moore, that interviews local runners, coaches, and triathletes about their experiences in the Tallahassee running community. Episodes are announced on the gulfwinds.org news feed, where each post summarizes the guest and topic and links to the episode. If you follow GWTC's news page, you'll see new episodes appear alongside race announcements and club updates.

What the podcast covers

Each episode centers on a conversation with people connected to the local running scene rather than on race logistics or training plans. The news posts show the range of subjects:

• Cross country coaching — "More Than Miles – Three Coaches on the Journey of Cross Country" features three experienced Big Bend middle and high school cross-country coaches discussing the full cross-country experience, including building relationships with athletes.
• Multisport and family — "Family Ties to Family Tris" (Episode 11) features Clement Allen and his daughter Jamila Allen, a father-daughter triathlon duo, talking about the journey they've shared.
• Local race history — "50 Years of Tradition – the Turkey Trot Story" marks the 50th Tallahassee Turkey Trot, with Moore giving an inside look at how the event has changed since the first race in 1976.

A recurring thread is the people behind the races: coaches, families, and longtime participants, rather than elite performance advice.

Who hosts it and who appears

Moore is described consistently as the volunteer host across episodes. Guests so far have been local figures — high school and middle school coaches in the Big Bend area, and amateur multisport athletes — rather than national names. That makes the podcast a way to hear from the same community that puts on GWTC's road and trail races.

How to find and listen

The site's news section is the entry point: episode announcements appear as news posts with a title, date, a short description, and a "read more" link. From there you reach the full post and the episode itself. Because new episodes are mixed in with race results, president's columns, and event notices, scanning the news feed periodically is the practical way to catch them. The most recent posts listed at the time of writing run from July through September 2026, so the feed is active.

What it is not

The podcast is not a training program, a race calendar, or a membership requirement. If you want schedules and sign-ups, GWTC's race calendar and volunteer listings are separate parts of the site. "We Run This Town" is best treated as background and storytelling — useful if you want context on local races like the Turkey Trot or the Tallahassee Marathon, or if you're curious how the area's coaches and athletes think about the sport.

Gulfwinds (GWTC) gives back mainly by organizing road and trail races in and around Tallahassee, hosting free community gatherings, and running a volunteer-driven podcast and race calendar that keep local runners connected. The clearest evidence of this is the club's own description of itself as "Tallahassee's premier running organization" that knows how to "put on the best road and trail races in the south," plus its recurring Town Hall events and volunteer-hosted media. If you're looking for a way to run, volunteer, or just meet other runners in Tallahassee, these are the entry points.

Races as the Main Community Contribution

GWTC's most visible form of giving back is its race calendar. The site lists upcoming events with dates and "More Info" links, including:

These span short road races, trail races, a holiday tradition, and a full marathon weekend — so there's a distance and format for most runners. The Turkey Trot is a long-standing local fixture: the club notes it began in 1976 and is marking its 50th running, with a podcast episode ("50 Years of Tradition – the Turkey Trot Story") covering its history and name changes.

Free Gatherings and Member Connection

Beyond races, GWTC hosts a Summer Town Hall as an open board meeting for members. The July 2026 event was held at Momo's in Market Square from 3:30–5:30 p.m., with the club providing the first drink and free pizza, plus a short program from the board. The president's column later described the Annual Town Hall as "a good and fun event" focused on socialization and sharing club information in person. This is a low-barrier way to meet the board and other members without racing.

Volunteer-Run Media and Storytelling

The club's "We Run This Town" podcast is volunteer-produced and hosted by Mickey Moore. Episodes highlight community members and local running stories, including:

• Cross country coaching — three Big Bend middle and high school coaches discussing the full cross-country experience and relationship-building.
• Family Ties to Family Tris — a father-daughter triathlon duo, Clement and Jamila Allen, on their shared journey.
• Turkey Trot history — an inside look at 50 years of the event.

This is a form of giving back that documents and celebrates the local running community rather than just organizing races.

Regular Workouts Open to the Community

GWTC also supports ongoing group training. Tuesday morning intervals moved to the track at Holy Comforter Episcopal School (2001 Fleischmann Road) effective September 1, 2026, starting at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday evening intervals continue at the Skate Park/Rattler Snake location. These recurring sessions give runners a structured, no-race-required way to train with others.

How to Take Part

• To race: check the volunteer race calendar and follow the "More Info" links for each event.
• To meet members: watch for the next Town Hall announcement; past ones have been free to attend with food and drink provided.
• To train: join the Tuesday morning or evening interval sessions.
• To listen or contribute: follow the "We Run This Town" podcast, which relies on volunteer hosts and community guests.

The through-line is that GWTC's community role is built on volunteer effort — races, podcasts, and gatherings are all run by and for local runners.

Gulfwinds (gulfwinds.org) is the online home of GWTC, a running organization based in Tallahassee, Florida, that describes itself as "Tallahassee's premier running organization." Its stated mission is promoting running in the community. If you live in or near Tallahassee and want to race, train with others, or volunteer at local running events, this is the organization to know.

What GWTC actually does

The site's content points to four main activities:

• Organizing road and trail races. GWTC says it puts on "the best road and trail races in the south." Its public race calendar lists events across the year, including the Salute to Steve Prefontaine 5K & 1 Mile, the Pine Run at Tall Timbers 20K, the Tallahassee Turkey Trot, and the Tallahassee Marathon/Half/Relay.
• Hosting group training sessions. The club runs recurring interval workouts. As of September 1, 2026, Tuesday morning intervals moved to the track at Holy Comforter Episcopal School, 2001 Fleischmann Road, starting at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday evening intervals continue at the Skate Park/Rattler Snake location.
• Producing community media. GWTC publishes a podcast, We Run This Town, hosted by volunteer Mickey Moore. Episodes cover local running history and people — for example, a 50th-anniversary look at the Tallahassee Turkey Trot, a cross-country coaching roundtable, and a father-daughter triathlon duo.
• Giving back locally. The site has a "GWTC Gives Back to the Community" section, and the club frames its race hosting as a community service rather than only a competitive outlet.

Who it's for

GWTC is aimed at local runners and anyone who wants to take part in community running — as a participant, a volunteer, or both. The site maintains a volunteer race calendar alongside its race listings, so people who want to help at events rather than compete have a clear entry point. The mix of content (5Ks through marathons, track intervals, trail races, podcasts) suggests a range of experience levels rather than an elite-only focus.

How to get involved

1. Check the race calendar on gulfwinds.org for upcoming events and "More Info" links to individual races.
2. Show up to a group workout if you want structured training — Tuesday morning intervals at the Holy Comforter track (6:30 a.m.) or Tuesday evening intervals at the Skate Park/Rattler Snake location.
3. Attend a club meeting. GWTC holds periodic Town Hall events; a recent one was scheduled for 7/25/26 at Momo's in Market Square, 3:30–5:30 p.m., with the club providing the first drink and free pizza.
4. Volunteer through the volunteer race calendar if you'd rather support events than run them.

What the site doesn't tell you

The available page content does not list membership fees, membership requirements, or whether any events require paid registration. It also doesn't state whether the podcast or Town Hall events are open to non-members. If cost or eligibility matters to your decision, check the individual race pages or contact the club directly rather than assuming anything from the homepage.

Gulfwinds (GWTC) currently lists two recurring interval sessions: Tuesday morning intervals at the Holy Comforter Episcopal School track, and Tuesday evening intervals at the Skate Park/Rattler Snake area. The morning session starts at 6:30 a.m. and, effective September 1, 2026, moved to the Holy Comforter track at 2001 Fleischmann Road. The evening session continues at the Skate Park/Rattler Snake location. Beyond these two entries, the site's news feed and race calendar do not spell out a full weekly group-run schedule, so treat the intervals as the confirmed recurring workouts and check the calendar for everything else.

The two recurring interval workouts

The morning change is the detail most likely to trip up regulars: if you were used to meeting somewhere else on Tuesday mornings, the track at Holy Comforter is now the meeting point, and the 6:30 a.m. start has not moved.

What the site does and does not tell you

The news item announcing the morning intervals confirms the day, start time, and address, but it does not list:

• A pace range or whether the group splits into ability-based packs
• Whether the workout is free or requires club membership
• A named contact or sign-up step
• A rain or heat cancellation policy

The evening entry is even thinner — it names the location but not a start time. If any of those details matter to your decision, they are the questions to ask before showing up.

How to confirm before you go

1. Open the GWTC race calendar and news feed on gulfwinds.org and look for the most recent interval post, since the morning session's location changed as of September 1, 2026.
2. Check the date on the post you are reading — an older interval announcement may still show the previous morning location.
3. If the evening start time is not stated, plan to arrive early at the Skate Park/Rattler Snake area and look for the group, or ask through the club's contact channels first.

Expected result: you arrive at the correct track or park at the correct time rather than at a superseded location.

Who these workouts suit

The Tuesday sessions fit runners who want a fixed weekly speed or interval slot and prefer training alongside others rather than alone. The morning track session suits anyone who can be at Holy Comforter by 6:30 a.m.; the evening session suits those who cannot make a pre-work start. Because the site does not publish pace groups, runners should assume they may need to self-select an effort level within the session.

Where the rest of the club activity lives

GWTC describes itself as Tallahassee's running organization and puts on road and trail races, with upcoming events including the Salute to Steve Prefontaine 5K & 1 Mile (September 26, 2026), Pine Run at Tall Timbers 20K (October 10, 2026), the Tallahassee Turkey Trot (November 26, 2026), and the Tallahassee Marathon/Half/Relay (February 7, 2027). The club also runs a volunteer podcast, "We Run This Town," and holds a Summer Town Hall — the most recent noted for 7/25/26 at Momo's in Market Square, 3:30–5:30 p.m., with the club providing a first drink and free pizza. These are the places where schedule changes and new group activities tend to be announced, so they are worth watching if the two Tuesday intervals are not enough.