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.
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.