2025 Argonaut Invitational presented by Life Cycle Tax and Wealth Management
Friday September 12, 2025 - Pensacola, Florida
Course Maps
SCHEDULE
6:00-7:00am Packet Pickup/Payment of Fees
7:15 a.m. Course is closed
7:30 a.m. College Women 5k
8:15 a.m. College Men 8k
9:00 a.m. Awards
ENTRY FEE/REGISTRATION INFORMATION
$125.00 per team (unlimited entries)
$250.00 for both men and women teams (unlimited entries)
$20.00 per individual (for collegiate unattached). Checks can be made out to UWF or University of West Florida.
Register at www.directathletics.com. Registration will be on www.directathletics.com. Registration closes Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 12:00am
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The race is almost entirely trails with the exception of the start and finish lines. Women’s 5k consists of 1 small first and the larger loop 2nd. The Men’s 8k will start with one small loop, and then the men will run 2 of the larger loops. Maps of the courses will be available online at www.GoArgos.com on the cross country home page.
TEAM CAMPS
Teams will be able set up their tents in the field after the finishing area. (see map for details)
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top ten finishers in each collegiate race
DIRECTIONS/PARKING
Event takes place on the University of West Florida campus. From the main entrance to campus (University Parkway) turn left at the light on to Campus Drive. Then turn left at the next light onto Campus Lane. Travel approximately a half mile and the course is on your right. All bus parking will need to take place in Lot Y. No drop offs or pick ups in the road for the safety of everyone. All Van Parking in Lot Z.
RESTROOMS
There will be two spots with portable toilets. One location in the parking lot and the other will be located across from the finish area closer to the team camps.
ATHLETIC TRAINING
Athletic training personnel will be available at 6am. They will be located under a tent by the starting area. Ice and water will be available for student athletes.
CONTACT INFORMATION
RACE DIRECTOR: Caleb Carmichael (850-597-0884) ccarmichael@uwf.edu
SPORTS INFORMATION: Dom Taylor dtaylor3@uwf.edu
ATHLETIC TRAINING: Amy Napier anapier@uwf.edu
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Hotel Sponsors
* Ask for the UWF Athletics Rate
Rates based on hotel availability and not valid on holidays or special events
(HP) Hampton Inn Pensacola Airport
Director of Sales: Carrie Hatfield (chatfield@highpointe.com)
2187 Airport Boulevard
Pensacola, FL 32504
850-478-1123
Proximity to UWF: 7.4 Miles
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(HP) Homewood Suites by Hilton Pensacola Airport/Cordova Mall
Director of Sales: Alicia Hernandez (ahernandez@highpointe.com)
5049 Corporate Woods Drive
Pensacola, FL 325
850-474-3777
Proximity to UWF: 7.5 Miles
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(HP) Courtyard Marriott Pensacola Downtown
Director of Sales: Jessica Wallace (jwallace@highpointe.com)
700 East Chase Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
850-439-3330
Proximity to UWF: 10.7 Miles
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(HP) Residence Inn Marriott Pensacola Downtown
Director of Sales: Jessica Wallace (jwallace@highpointe.com)
601 East Chase Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
850-432-0202
Proximity to UWF: 10.6 Miles
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(HP) Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport/Cordova Mall
Sales Director: Amanda Mills (amills@highpointe.com)
1144 Airport Boulevard
Pensacola, FL 32504
850-479-8900
Proximity to UWF: 6 Miles
(HP) - Member of Highpointe Hotels Corporation
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Holiday Inn - University Area
For UWF rates: Contact Alan Olson (alan.olson@hipns.com)
7813 N. Davis Highway
Pensacola, FL 32514
850-472-1400
Proximity to UWF: 2.9 Miles
*** Less than 5 miles away from campus ***
*** On site restaurant available and all new renovated rooms! ***
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Springhill Suites by Marriott
Director of Sales: Emily Mikel (emily.mikel@marriott.com)
481 Creighton Road
Pensacola, FL 32504
850-475-055
Proximity to UWF: 3.7 Miles
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Hampton Inn & Suites - Pensacola I-10 University Town Plaza
Director of Sales: Charlotte Corn
7050 Plantation Rd
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 505-7500
Proximity to UWF: 3.4 Miles
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Courtyard by Marriott
Director of Sales: Sharla Clark (sclark@innventures.com)
451 Creighton Rd
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 857-7744
Proximity to UWF: 3.7 Miles
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Holiday Inn Express
Sales Coordinator: Carly Cruttenden
101 E. Main Street
Pensacola, FL 32502
850-433-2231
Proximity to UWF: 14.1 Miles
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Fairfield by Marriott Pensacola I-10
GM/On-Site Contact: Elaine Zimmerman (ezimmerman@dhmhotels.com)
Sales: Bill Caraway (bcaraway@dhmhotels.com)
7325 N. Davis Highway
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 484-8001
Proximity to UWF: 3 Miles
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Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola West
Director of Sales: Gerald Mathis (gmathis@strandhospitality.com)
3200 W. Nine Mile Road
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 476-2929
Proximity to UWF: 8 Miles
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