Salute to Steve Prefontaine 5K and Mile

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event Name: Salute to Steve Prefontaine 5K and Mile
• Date: 2025-09-27
• Location: 23 Wallwood BSA Dr, Quincy, FL
• Registration: Sign Up Here

🌲 Inspiration

• Quote: “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift” – Steve Prefontaine
• Scout Oath: “On my honor, I will do my best…”
• Legacy: Steve Prefontaine is often thought of as the greatest American runner.
• Records: At the time of his death in 1975, he held every American record from the 2000M to 10000M.

🚩 Race Details

• Location: Wallwood Boy Scout Reservation near Lake Talquin
• Courses: 5K and 1 Mile race: both are GWTC Grand Prix events.
• 5K Course: Sandy run through a long-leaf pine forest and challenging tour of campsites, a rifle range, camporee field, and brief view of Lake Talquin.
• Awards: Includes a dress-alike contest for Steve Prefontaine and participation awards for Scout Troops and Packs.

⏰ Race Schedule

• 1 Mile Run/Walk: Begins at 8:30am
• 5K Run: Begins at 9:00am
• Post-Race: Awards and party
• Participation: Recognizing Scout Troops and Packs with the highest turnout