On Saturday, Sept. 28, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF) will host its inaugural Thin Mint Sprint and Tagalong Trot in downtown Safety Harbor. The event is expected to draw more than 500 participants from elite runners to walkers.
The Thin Mint Sprint, a 5k (3.1 mile) race, will begin at 8:00 a.m. The Tagalong Trot, a one-mile fun run/walk designed for younger racers or those who do not wish to participate in the 5k, will begin at 9:00 a.m. Both will start in front of the Safety Harbor Marina (110 Veterans Memorial Lane).
Registration deadlines and entry fees are as follows:
- Through Sept. 21: $25, Thin Mint Sprint | $15, Tagalong Trot
- Sept. 22-25: $30, Thin Mint Sprint | $20, Tagalong Trot
- Sept. 28: $35, Thin Mint Sprint | $25, Tagalong Trot
The top male and top female finishers of both the Thin Mint Sprint and Tagalong Trot will receive exciting prizes compliments of RunnerGirl and American Running Company. The top 50 male and top 50 female finishers of the 5k will also receive a box of Girl Scout Cookies compliments of FITniche. All finishers will receive a participation medal.
Post-race, all participants will have access to a celebration area complete with refreshments, music, and of course, Girl Scout Cookies!
For those unable to attend in person, there’s also the unique option to participate in spirit as a virtual runner. GSWCF will send a running bib and race shirt to all virtual runners so they can run or walk at their own time, method, and location. All virtual runners will have the option to complete a 5k or one-mile distance, and will have the opportunity to self-report their results. The cost to participate in the virtual race is $15 through Sept. 28.
All proceeds from the event will support the nearly 21,000 girls and nearly 10,000 adult members served by GSWCF in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sumter counties.
For more information, please contact Terri Costello, development manager: (813) 262-1688 or tcostello@gswcf.org.