Golden Isles Track Club

06/04/2026

Golden Isles Track Club teams up 6/7/2026 Saturday @ 7am with the St. Simons Land Trust to celebrate National Trails Day at Guale Preserve on St. Simons.

Running or hiking on trails has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance focus!
Navigating roots, rocks, and uneven paths requires concentration, which engages the brain and promotes mindfulness.
Exposure to nature during trail runs can improve cognitive function, increase intrinsic motivation, and even support immune system health
Many runners report a sense of mental clarity and relaxation, making trail running a therapeutic activity for mental well-being

Map of Guale Preserve

https://sslt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SSLT_GP_PropertyMap.pdf

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor for their contribution to the Sunshine Festival July 4th 5k & 1 Mile races!

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Join us for the Sunshine Festival 5K on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and make your holiday weekend one to remember. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, it’s a great way to kick off the festivities! Special guest Backwards Bud will be there… famous for running entire races backwards and for once holding a Guinness World Record for backward running! Stop by Iguanas Seafood Restaurant before or after the race to enjoy your favorite fresh seafood and celebrate with friends and family.🍤🦐
Sign up today and don’t miss out on one of the most exciting events of the summer! 🇺🇸☀️

Sign up with the link in our Bio!

05/30/2026

Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor for their contribution to the Sunshine Festival July 4th 5k & 1 Mile races!

If you aren’t familiar, Friendly Express is a regional convenience store chain with dozens of locations across southeast Georgia. Check them out!

Don’t forget to sign up for race day! The link is in our bio!

05/29/2026

Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor for their contribution to the Sunshine Festival July 4th 5k & 1 Mile races!

If you aren’t familiar, Beacon Property Services is a a locally based company specializing in commercial cleaning and janitorial services. Check them out!

This sponsor is in memory of our beloved club member AJ Swann. AJ is pictured in the second slide eating watermelon at the 2025 Sunshine Festival.

Don’t forget to sign up for race day! The link is in our bio!

05/28/2026

Thank you to our Diamond Sponsor for their contribution to the Sunshine Festival July 4th 5k & 1 Mile races!

If you aren’t familiar, Forbes Farm is a popular wedding venue on St. Simons Island, Georgia, known for its elegant, marshside setting that blends Southern charm with coastal style, offering both indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions. Check them out!

Don’t forget to sign up for race day! The link is in our bio!

05/25/2026

Thank you Game Changers Running Company Saint Simons Island for your support in today's Wear Blue to Remember Memorial Day beach run!

05/23/2026

🐾 Shelter dogs need your help to get out of their kennels! 🐾

Most shelter pups don't get time outside unless a volunteer takes them out. That’s why we started Running Buddies — a joint program between Grateful Cats/Canines Allies & Supporters and the Golden Isles Track Club.

Twice a month on Friday mornings, an amazing representative from Glynn County Animal Services brings a transport vehicle full of adoptable pups to a location around the Golden Isles. This incredible program gives these dogs the vital exercise, socialization, and visibility they need while they wait for their forever homes! 🏠❤️

🐕 How It Works
* Sign up: Sign up ahead of time, then meet us at the designated location.
* Get matched: Glynn County Animal Services provides the pup.
* Move together: Walk or run at your own pace.

It is truly that simple to make a massive impact on a shelter dog's life. 💜🐾

📧 Get Involved
Email: [email protected]

Next Adventure
🗓 When: Friday, June 5
📍 Where: Downtown Brunswick

📸 Meet the Dogs
Want to see the sweet faces from our outing yesterday at Howard Coffin Park? Head over to Friends of GCAS (link to post in the comments) to meet all the dogs and read what their running buddies had to say about them!