Florida has never been known as a strong spawning-ground for distance running. Recently though Florida runners have began to leave their mark.

Christa Benton and Kevin Lyons are the first girl and guy high schoolers to cross the line at the USF Twilight 5K.

Jill Gerber and Anthony Tavaras, both of Cypress Lakes, win the girls and guys crowns in Estero at the Koreshan 5K.