Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary FL
Sunday, November 16th, 2025
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.
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