Volusia County Schools Trails to Success 5k

Overview

• Event Name: VCS Trails to Success 5K
• Date: November 16, 2025
• Location: Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary, FL
• Race Link: Register Here

Race Description

• Course: The VCS Trails to Success 5K will be an out and back course on the paved Spring-to-Spring trail of Gemini Springs Park.
• Experience: You will enjoy shade from moss-draped oaks, while taking in pine woods, palm hammocks and possible sightings of wildlife along the race route.
• Morning Events: Includes a race T-shirt for the first 400 registrants, swag, and a Gemini Springs themed Finisher Medal!
• Additional Activities: Music, light food, an award ceremony, and an opportunity to explore the park will provide a morning of fun. Walkers are welcome!

Additional Information

• Park Activities: To see additional park features such as fishing, canoeing, and camping, click here: Gemini Springs Brochure.
• Proceeds: Will help offset the costs of the event and promote good health.
• Main Sponsors: Curative and Volusia County Schools Wellness Program.
• Race Day Registration: NO race day registrations will be permitted - no exceptions!

Schedule of Events

• Packet Pick-Up: Wednesday 11/12/25 - 11/14 from 4 PM to 7 PM at DeLand Administrative Complex, 200 North Clara Ave., DeLand, FL.
• Race Day Pick-Up: November 16 from 7 AM until 7:45 AM at the “Oak Tree Area”/Race Zone of the park.
• No Race Day Registration: Online registration and pre-race packet pick-up are strongly encouraged.
• VCS Employees: Must bring their VCS issued ID to packet pick-up.

Race Details

• Race Start: 8 AM
• Awards Ceremony: 9:30 AM
• Awards Categories: Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, and the top three finishers in 16 categories for male and female.
• Volunteers: Always welcome, please contact Lauren Meinelt at ljmeinel@volusia.k12.fl.us.

Timing &: Scoring

• Professionally Timed: By Hasselmania Productions LLC using disposable electronic tags.
• Visible Bib: Please wear your bib number to the front, pinned at all four corners, visible, and unaltered.
• Results: Will be posted at the race and available online at www.RaceSmith.com.
• Parking: Designated parking available with signs directing you.

Age Group Awards

• Categories: Male/Female: Masters: 40+ Grandmasters: 50+
• Top Three: Male/Female age groups for 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 and 80+
• Course Certification: Not a USATF certified course, but mileage is measured as accurately as possible.