Miller Landing Madness 8K/5K/3K Cross Country Run

This event, which includes an 8K, a 5K and a 3K, has become the kickoff for the high-school cross-country season and the signal for GWTC members that it’s time to start racing again after a summer hiatus. The race is a great chance for GWTC members and local high-school runners to mix it up together. Jeanne O'Kon, Tom Perkins and Bill Lott have teamed up as race directors to create a great event that gives you a real taste of Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park.

All runners are asked to provide at least 2-4 cans of food.  All donated food items will go to Second Harvest of the Big Bend food bank.  Second Harvest provides healthy food for neighbors facing hunger and food insecurity throughout the 16-county Big Bend service area.  Help this race collect at least 1,500 pounds of food items this year!  

The 8K and 5K races start together at 8:00 a.m.  The 3K race starts at 9:00 a.m.

All monetary proceeds benefit the GWTC Chenoweth Fund.

Course Maps

• 3K 
• 5K
• 8K

Contact Tom Perkins (850-264-4595) or Bill Lott (850-656-1273) for additional information.

Age 1-18

• By August 14 at 11:59 p.m. - Free with a minimum of 4 cans of food (includes shirt if available)

• August 15 (race day) - $5.00 plus minimum of 4 cans of food (includes shirt if available)

Ages 19 and Older

• By August 12 at 6:00 p.m. - $20.00 plus minimum of 2 cans of food

• August 12 after 6:00 p.m. through race morning - $25.00 plus minimum of 2 cans of food

• GWTC members registered by 6:00 p.m., on August 12 will receive a $2 discount

All canned food donations go to Second Harvest of the Big Bend.

All monetary proceeds benefit the GWTC Chenoweth Endowment Fund.

T-shirts are guaranteed only for those registered by Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. 

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Register and/or pick up your packet and drop off canned food items early on Wednesday, August 12, at Cadence Running, 2743 Capital Circle NE, #103, from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. 

Race Day registration and packet pick-up begins at the race site at 6:30 a.m. Bring your canned food donations on race day!

High School age and Middle School age Club Teams may compete for Team Awards in the 5K and 3K races, respectively. Team members must enter team name when registering. Each participant is required to register and submit a signed, completed waiver.

T-shirts are guaranteed only for those registered by Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.  Runners are encouraged to pick up their t-shirts and bib numbers at packet pickup at Cadence Running on August 12 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.  Beat the lines on race day morning!

Medals provided to all finishers by Awards4U.

All donated food items will go to Second Harvest of the Big Bend Food Bank.  

Monetary proceeds benefit the Gulf Winds Track Club Chenoweth Endowment Fund.