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Neighborhood sports

By Times Wires
Published November 18, 2007


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Running

Schedule

Today, 7:45 a.m. The X Country Marathon, Half and 5K. Alafia State Park, Lithia. Call 813 232-5200.

Thursday, 7:30 a.m. 29th Times Turkey Trot 5K, 10K and mile. Clearwater High School area, held by the West Florida Y Runners Club. Mile at 8:30, and 10K at 8:45. Further details or to register, visit www.tampabay.com/turkeytrot.

Saturday, 8 a.m. Run Thru the Jungle 5K. Philippe Park, Safety Harbor. Call (813) 874-7223.

Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m. Run With the Stars 5K, Fort DeSoto Park, St. Petersburg. Call 582-6301.

Dec. 2, 7 a.m. Brandon Half Marathon and 5K. Call (813) 684-0224.

Dec. 5, 8 a.m. Arthritis Jingle Bell 5K. Fred Howard Park, Tarpon Springs. Call 1-800-850-9455.

Dec. 9. Gulf Beaches Halfathon, 13.1 miles from Madeira Beach to Largo's Taylor Park. Register at www.floridahalf.com or call 347-4440.

Miscellaneous

Clearwater Youth Lacrosse

Fall clinic registration is under way through today for boys and girls grades 1-12. For information, go to www.tampalacrosse.com.

High School Hockey

Any players attending Dunedin, Tarpon Springs or Countryside high schools are eligible for a club hockey team. Call Paula at 787-1700.

Swimming

Clearwater Aquatics

The competitive, year-round swim team is looking for swimmers of all ages and abilities, including masters swimmers. Practices are at the Long Center. For information, call 791-9542.

Submissions

Announcements should be mailed to Times Sports, P.O. Box 1121, St. Petersburg, FL 33731-1121.

[Last modified November 17, 2007, 22:08:04]


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