7th Annual Fight Cancer Run @ Mercedes Benz
calendar_today November 7, 2026
location_on Wesley Chapel, Central Florida
Central Florida
Running in Wesley Chapel, FL
Your local guide to races, running stores, and the Wesley Chapel running community.
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Running in Wesley Chapel at a Glance
wb_sunny Best Running Months
Oct – Apr
Cooler temperatures, lower humidity
thermostat Typical Weather
55–92°F
Year-round running climate
terrain Terrain
Flat
Road, trail, and beach routes
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165 Miles & 5K
Most popular race distances
Fastest Wesley Chapel Runners, 2026 Cross Country
Season bests from 8 Wesley Chapel-area schools, including Land O' Lakes, pulled from the Florida XC database.
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Boys · 5k Full list
| 1 | Bogdan Anghel '27 Wiregrass Ranch· 4A | 15:20 |
| 2 | Skylar Manatt '27 Cypress Creek· 3A | 15:55.49 |
| 3 | Wade Pheffer '28 Wiregrass Ranch· 4A | 16:04.4 |
| 4 | Avi Bhatia '27 Wiregrass Ranch· 4A | 16:14.1 |
| 5 | Collin Langston '30 | 16:24.6 |
Girls · 5k Full list
| 1 | Natalia Gaona-Zelaya '27 Wiregrass Ranch· 4A | 17:02 |
| 2 | Emma Poekert '28 Cypress Creek· 3A | 18:23.20 |
| 3 | Ella Pope '28 | 19:09.0 |
| 4 | Ana Cecilia Maia Menard '29 | 19:19.0 |
| 5 | Malina Bunwat '30 | 19:55.8 |
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Boys · 3k Full list
| 1 | Meeko Oliver | 10:51.22 |
| 2 | Christiaan Kemp '31 | 11:00.3 |
| 3 | Meeko Oliver '33 | 11:33.4 |
| 4 | John Coimbra | 12:03.0 |
| 5 | Iyerafei Tsimashenka '33 | 12:17.5 |
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Times are as run, on the course each athlete raced, so they are not course-adjusted. Regular season and postseason meets in the database only. Missing a school? Let us know.
Latest Wesley Chapel Running News
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Cross Country · October 17, 2026
Weekend Recap: Mantecon Runs 14:24 at New World, Belen Goes One-Two-Three, and Gaona-Zelaya Wins the Showdown
Thursday through Saturday, October 15 to 17, meet by meet: Marcelo Mantecon set the New World Fall Spectacular course record at Cecil Field in 14:24 as Belen Jesuit went one-two-three and beat Nease for the team title, Natalia Gaona-Zelaya won the girls' Elite race over Annabella Tomasic and Emma Balaban as IMG Academy won the team race, Lakewood Ranch and Dunedin won at Clearwater Central Catholic, Fort Myers swept Lee County Under The Lights, and seven more meets around the state.
Cross Country · October 15, 2026
New World Fall Spectacular 2026 Preview: Gaona-Zelaya vs. Balaban at Cecil Field
Two girls no Florida runner has beaten, Natalia Gaona-Zelaya and Emma Balaban, could meet for the first time in Saturday's Elite race at Cecil Field. Our simulator has them a second apart. Belen Jesuit is the boys' team pick.
Cross Country · October 13, 2026
With Pre-State Canceled, Tampa Bay's Best Distance Runners Went to Work at Flatwoods
Hurricane Isaias took FSU Pre-State off the calendar, so Jaxon Kiper, coach Bill Jenkins and a group of Tampa Bay's best ran a tempo workout at Flatwoods Park, then met Natalia Gaona-Zelaya for breakfast. Next up is New World in Jacksonville.
Cross Country · October 9, 2026
Florida's Top 10 Senior Cross Country Runners in the 5K: Boys and Girls (October 2026)
Marcelo Mantecon of Belen Jesuit and Natalia Gaona-Zelaya of Wiregrass Ranch lead Florida's twelfth graders. The top 10 senior boys and girls, with Mantecon fresh off a win at the Great American XC Festival.
Cross Country · October 4, 2026
Weekend Recap: Mantecon Wins Great American in 14:35, Moss and McMenemy-Hoang Take flrunners, Ross Runs 15:59 as Ponte Vedra Edges Vanguard at Speziale
Thursday through Saturday, October 1 to 3, meet by meet: Marcelo Mantecon of Belen Jesuit wins the COROS Race of Champions at the Great American XC Festival in Cary in 14:35.9, the fastest time by a Florida boy this season, with Armando Cruz sixth and Belen second of 40 teams on a hilly, humid morning that slowed the rest of the Florida contingent. Will Moss and Eva McMenemy-Hoang win the Race of Champions titles at flrunners.com in Lakeland and Fort Myers and Chiles take the team races, Luke Ross runs 15:59 as Ponte Vedra beats Vanguard twice at the Craig Speziale Invitational, Jaxon Kiper returns with a 15:24 at Don Bishop, Brody Johnson beats Luis Rivera by half a second at Harmony, Lainee Mercer runs 18:24 at Wild Bulldog, and Madison Muller stays unbeaten at Venice. David Barton of Maclay runs a 22-second personal best of 15:28 at the Alexander Invitational in Georgia. Bishop Kenny's girls are 16th of 44 in the Nike XC Town Twilight Race of Champions in Indiana. Twenty-six meets and more than 20,800 results.
Cross Country · September 27, 2026
Weekend Recap: Strombeck and Hartley Win Bale-N-Trail, Gaona-Zelaya Runs 17:34, Muller Stays Unbeaten, and Osceola Sweeps Todd Howsare
Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26, meet by meet: JP Strombeck and Avery Hartley win the Elite races at Bale-N-Trail and Bolles takes the boys' title, Natalia Gaona-Zelaya runs 17:34.6 at the Stampede Sprint, Madison Muller wins Lakewood Ranch by 88 seconds, Axel Sallault wins West Orange, Osceola sweeps the Todd Howsare Memorial, and Arabella Duffell and Lake Minneola race in Huntsville.
Upcoming Races in Wesley Chapel
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Wiregrass Turkey Trot
calendar_today November 26, 2026
location_on Wesley Chapel, Central Florida
5K1 Mile400 Yards
Military Miles Challenge (Jan-Feb 2027)
calendar_today January 1, 2027
location_on Wesley Chapel, Central Florida
165 Miles
Run With The Nurses "Live Virtual" 5k/10k
calendar_today October 16, 2027
location_on Wesley Chapel, Central Florida
5K10K
Running Stores in Wesley Chapel
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Florida Middle School Cross Country Team Rankings by Division, Week 9: Top 10 Public, Private, Charter and Club
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Frequently Asked Questions About Running in Wesley Chapel
What running races are in Wesley Chapel, Florida? expand_more
Wesley Chapel currently has 4 upcoming running races across distances including 5K, 1 Mile, 400 Yards, 165 Miles, 10K. The next race is 7th Annual Fight Cancer Run @ Mercedes Benz on November 7, 2026. Browse the events listed above for registration links and full race details.
Where can I buy running shoes in Wesley Chapel? expand_more
Wesley Chapel has 1 specialty running store: Fit2Run Wesley Chapel. Services available include gait analysis, shoe fitting, apparel, accessories, group runs. See the stores section above for hours, locations, and contact info.
Are there running clubs or coaches in Wesley Chapel? expand_more
Wesley Chapel has an active running community. Check our full directory for local running clubs, coaches, and fitness groups near Wesley Chapel.
What distances can I race in Wesley Chapel? expand_more
Runners in Wesley Chapel can choose from 5 distances: 5K, 1 Mile, 400 Yards, 165 Miles, 10K. Whether you're looking for a quick 5K or training for a longer event, Wesley Chapel has options for every level.
What is the best time of year to run in Wesley Chapel, Florida? expand_more
The best running season in Wesley Chapel is October through April, when temperatures average 55–75°F with lower humidity. Summer months (June–September) are hot and humid, so runners should plan for early morning or evening runs and stay hydrated. Wesley Chapel currently has 4 races scheduled — most Florida races are concentrated in the cooler months.
Running in Wesley Chapel, Florida
Wesley Chapel is home to an active running community with 4 upcoming races this season. Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PR, Wesley Chapel has the roads, trails, and community to support your goals.
Find your perfect pair at one of 1 running store in Wesley Chapel. Local specialty running stores offer professional shoe fitting, gait analysis, and expert advice to help you train smarter and race faster.
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