Gulf Coast Runners is a 501c3 non-profit organization that works with many local non-profit organizations to help them raise much needed funds for their charity. By being a member, you personally engage in a healthy lifestyle, support our Youth Running program, and help fund our Scholarship program. Please make a donation today! The GCR Youth Development Fund provides scholarships to deserving local high school seniors – we awarded over $40,000 in 2018! GCR provides grants to programs throughout the year that support active lifestyles for children. We manage and time more than 20 races every year in our community. Need to contact us? Gold Club Membership: The Gold Medal Club is made up of members of the Gulf Coast Runners that donate $100.00 or more per year to the GCR Youth Development Fund. That entire donation goes into the Youth Development Fund and the donors’ regular one years’ membership dues are waived. The Youth Development Fund is designed to help youth running activities in Collier County, with the majority of the Fund used to provide college scholarships to graduating high school senior cross country and distance track runners. View Current Gold Medal Club Members (Updated the 1st of Each Month) Member Benefits Training Runs: Monday and Wednesday Evenings, Thursday & Saturday Mornings. Coached Workouts: Monday and Wednesday 6:30pm – Naples High School Track $35.00 per month, $10 drop in fee. Members Only Events: Dine-N-Dash series Bagel Runs End of year Holiday party and more. Discounts at local businesses as well as special pricing on select races.