The Flash 12K/6K

*** You must sign up by 11:59 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2026 if you want a shirt. See Race in Facebook Events (link above) to add your name to the Shirt Waiting List if you missed the deadline. ***

The 38th Annual FLASH 12K/6K is run in memory of Tim Simpkins, Gulf Winds Track Club's original Superhero. Read David Yon's story here: www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2014/02/16/yon-column-a-heart-beats-on-for-tim-simpkins-/5526155/.  

The Flash 12K AND 6K are GWTC GRAND PRIX Races this year! Visit the GWTC Grand Prix Website for confirmation!

Rob Klepper is the Race Director. We have a Core Team that provides him support. Text 850-933-8762 or email Rob Klepper with any questions.

Both the 12K and 6K courses are USATF Certified (FL11133EBM), (FL16069TY). The 12K is one of only two Certified 12K courses in the whole State of Florida. The first and last miles run through the little village of St. Marks and the rest of the course is on the paved St. Marks Historic State Trail. Beautiful flat, fast, and mostly shaded race course! 12K equals 7.456 miles. 6K equals 3.728 miles. Net elevation gain is 2.13 meters (7 feet) for the 12K and 1 meter for the 6K.  

Start/Finish at the Fort at San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park. Parking is back towards the east on Riverside drive.  

Registration fees:

• $20 (no shirt)
• $32 (with shirt)  

Shirts will be available for order until February 2!

We encourage you to register online EARLY.  There is limited race day registration.  No Venmo, no PayPal. 

Online registration will close Friday, February 14, at 8:15 a.m. GWTC members will receive a $2 discount for registrations received by February 6, 2024.   

The Race Directors have authority to cancel or postpone the race at any time and for any reason if they believe such action to be in the best interest of the runners or organizers.  

From the State Capitol complex, take South Monroe Street for 22 miles.  Enter this address into your GPS instead of the Fort's address:

25 Riverside Drive
St Marks, FL 32355

If you don't use a GPS then follow South Monroe until it ends at the stop sign in St. Marks next to Cooter Stew Restaurant and the Riverside Cafe. Take a right and look for parking volunteers in bright vests on your left.  

(Please be aware of the posted speed limit when traveling through the town of Woodville).

Runners are encouraged to self-police personal health.

Time and location for Early Packet Pickup: The Salty Dawg Pub & Deli.  3813 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303 on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 4:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m.

Come get the best Philly Cheese Steak in the region at The Salty Dawg!

If you cannot make it to the Early Packet Pickup, you may pick up your packet on race day.  Be sure to get there early!

*** Important: If you do not make arrangements with Race Director to pick up your shirt by Race Start then we reserve the right to donate your shirt. All proceeds go to charity. ***

Awards for 12K and 6K:

Trophies will be awarded to:

Overall male and female

Masters male and female

Grand masters male and female

Custom medals will be awarded three deep in five-year age groups for both women and men.

We plan to have our awards ceremony at the Pavilion after each race just like in past years. Run fast and get on the podium!