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Tallahassee, FL Feb. 2


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Tuscaloosa, AL March 8


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Germantown, TN March 16


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March 16, Cary, NC


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North Myrtle Beach, SC
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Issue: # 2
November 2013
Featured Races Across the South

Alabama

Dec. 14, Huntsville - Rocket City Marathon, 8am; Info: Dink & Suzanne Taylor (256)650-7063 (before 7pm), [email protected], www.runrocketcity.com

  

March 8, Tuscaloosa - Tuscaloosa Half Marathon, 8am; $70 by 1/15; $80 1/16-3/5. Info: Charles Tiller (205)469-2184, [email protected], www.tuscaloosahalfmarathon.com

 

March 22, Mobile - Azalea Trail Run, 10K 7:30am; 5K 8am; 2K 9am; $20/10K & 5K, $12/2K by 3/19, after $25/$18, $30/$20 on RD. Info: Azalea Trail Run, POB 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; Margaret Olive (251)401-8039, [email protected], www.pcpacers.org

 

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Florida

Nov. 10, Pensacola - Pensacola Marathon & Half Marathon, 6:30am. Info: Pensacola Sports Association (850)434-2800, [email protected], www.marathonpensacola.com

 

Dec. 14, Miami Beach - 2013 Live Ultimate RUN South Beach, half marathon (new), quarter marathon (6.55 miles), 5K run/walk, team challenge and ultimate kids dash. Nikki Beach Club, 1 Ocean Dr. "Runcation" weekend, Dec. 13-15. Info: http://liveultimate.com/live-ultimate-south-beach

 

Dec. 21, Clearwater - 25th Annual Say No To Drugs Holiday Classic, 5K, 10K & 1 Mile; 8am; $21 by 12/10, $28 Race Day. Info: Chris Alexander, POB 781, Clearwater, FL 33757; (727)434-3409, [email protected], www.saynotodrugs.com

 

Dec. 29, Jacksonville - Jacksonville Bank Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7am; $25/5K, $40/Half, $65/Marathon by 10/31; $30/$45/$70 11/1-30; $35/$50/$75 12/1-28; $40/$55/$80 on RD. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, [email protected], www.1stplacesports.com

 

Jan. 19, Naples - Naples Daily News Half Marathon, 7am; $40 by 12/1, $55 12/1-1/12; $75 1/13-1/18; $100 on RD. Info: Perry Silverman, POB 8636, Naples, FL 34102; (678)777-5622, [email protected], www.napleshalfmarathon.net

 

Feb. 2, Tallahassee - 40th Tallahassee Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am; $65/marathon, $45/half 9/1-11/30; $75/$55 12/1/13-2/1/14 (online registration closes at Midnight on 1/31/14); $90/$70 RD (if space available). Info: [email protected], www.TallahasseeMarathon.com

 

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Georgia

Nov. 2, Marietta - Atlanta Undy 5000 5K Run/Walk, 9am; 1 Mile FR, 9:10am; $30/5K Adult, $40 RD; $25/5K Youth, $35 RD; $20/1 Mile FR (all ages, 5-under are free), $30 RD. Info: Stephanie Student (202)628-0123 (x125), [email protected],

 

Nov. 22, Warm Springs - Candlelight Tour Run, 1 Mile 9:30pm; 5K 10pm; $20 before 11/8, after $25. Info: Carolyn McKinley, POB 9, Warm Springs, GA 31830; (706)655-2558, [email protected], www.meriwethercountychamberofcommerce.com

 

Dec. 14, Loganville - F.A.C.E.S. Jingle Jog for Autism 5K Run, 12:30pm; 1 Mile "Reindeer Dash", 12 Noon; $20/5K, $17/1 Mile by 12/7; after $25. Info: Teresa Johnson, 200 Double Springs Church Rd., Monroe, GA 30656; (770)354-6064, [email protected], www.georgiafaces.info/, www.active.com

 

Jan. 10, Elberton - Elbert County Chamber of Commerce Twilight Stroll by the Granite Bowl, Fun Run 7pm; 5K 7:30pm; 10.1K, 8:30pm; $20/1 mi., $20/5K, $25/10.1K, $30/2 events, $40/3 events; after 12/28 add $5 for each event. Info: Elbert County County Chamber of Commerce Office (706)283-5651, www.elbertga.com

 

Jan. 31-Feb 1, Tybee Island - Critz Tybee Run Fest, 1/31: Kiddie Run 6pm; 5K Run 6:15pm; 2/1: 10K 7am; Half Marathon 8:30am; 2.8 Mile Beach Run 12pm; 1 Mile 1pm; $25/5K, $30/10K, $50/Half, $20/2.8 Mile, $15/1 Mile, $90/All 5 Events by 11/9. Info: Robert Espinoza (912)355-3527, [email protected], www.critztybeerun.com

 

Sept. 6, Peachtree City - Divas Half Marathon & 5K, $80/half by 3/15, $90 3/16-6/15, $100 6/16-9/2, $120/at Expo; $50/5K by 6/15, $65 6/16-9/2, $75/at Expo. Info: 1(800)733-7089, [email protected], www.runlikeadiva.com

 

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Maryland

Dec. 7, Annapolis - DeCesaris/Prout Cancer Foundation Jingle Bell 5K Run/3K Walk, Runners 9am, Walkers 9:05am; $25/individual by 11/23, after 11/23 $30, Race Day $35; $60/Family by 11/23, after 11/23 $65, Race Day $70. Info: Jeremey McDonald - Race Director, [email protected], https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=5114454

 

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Mississippi

Nov. 23, Jackson - 12K's for the Holidays Charity Run, 12K Run, 5K Run or Walk 7:30am, Free Kids 1 Mile FR, 9am; $35 by 11/9, $40 after, $45 Race Day. Info: Kathy Clem, Duling Avenue at Old Canton Rd., Jackson, MS 39216, (601)355-6276, [email protected], http://www.christmas12k.com

 

Jan. 25, Long Beach - Long Beach Carnival Classic Half Marathon and 5K, 8am; $55 Half, $40 Half, military personnel only; $25 5K Adult, $15 5K (12-under), $80 5K Family (2 adults, 4 children max). Info: Linda M. Hamel, 101 Linda Jo Dr., Richland, MS 39218; (228)239-8022, [email protected], www.facebook.com/lbcarnivalclassic

 

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North Carolina

Nov. 16, Lenoir - City of Lenoir Greenway Half Marathon, 8am; $40 by 11/15. Info: Lenoir Parks & Recreation, 1031 Jim Barger Ct., Lenoir, NC 28645; Anna Coleman (828)757-2196, [email protected], www.runsignup.com/race/nc/lenoir/cityoflenoirgreenwayhalfmarathon

 

Nov. 28, Asheville- Asheville Turkey Trot 5K, 9:15am; Fun Run, 8:45am; $25 by 11/26, after $30. Info: Jus Running Inc., 523 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804; Norman Blair (828)252-7867, [email protected], www.ashevilleturkeytrot.com, www.jusrunning.com 

 

Nov. 28, Salisbury - Butterball 5K, 8:30am; The Forum; $25 by 11/27, $30 on Race Day. Info: Rayna Gardner, 2318 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC 28147; (704)633-6638, [email protected], www.theforumfitness.com

 

Nov. 28, Wilmington - Gallop for the Gravy 5K, 8am; $20. Info: Nick Toffolon, POB 1081, Wilmington, NC 28402; Nick Toffolon (910)620-6404, [email protected]

 

Dec 8, Kernersville - 3rd Annual Kernersville Foundation Frosty 5K, 2pm; $20 before 11/29, $25 after and race day. Info: Brian Stewart (336)399-8045, [email protected]; or www.onthemarksports.com

 

Jan. 25, Asheville - Hot Chocolate 10K, 8:45am; 1K Kids Hill Climb, 8:30am; Marshmallow Dash, 8:40am; 10K: $30 (18+), $20 (17-under), by 1/23; Kids Hill Climb (12-under) & Marshmallow Dash (6-under): $10/early, $12/race day; (Online Registration Only). Info: Tim Grotenhuis (828)301-3071, [email protected], www.hotchocolate10k.com

 

Feb. 8, Salisbury - Salisbury Rowan Runners Winter Flight - 2014 RRCA 8K State Championship Event, 8K Run & 5K Walk 10am; Fun Run 9:30am. Info: David Freeze (704)310-6741, [email protected], www.sportoften.com, www.salisburyrowanrunners.org

 

March 8-9, Charlotte - NC Half Marathon & Twilight 5K Run, 3/8: 5K 6:30pm; 3/9: Half Marathon 7:30am; $25/5K by 1/15, $30 1/16-3/5, $45 at Expo; $65/half by 11/15, $75 11/16-1/15, $85 1/16-3/5, $100 at Expo. Info: 1(800)733-7089, [email protected], www.nchalfmarathon.com

 

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South Carolina

Nov. 2, Florence- Run Like a Nut - A Pecan Festival Event, Half Marathon, 8am; 10K & 5K, 9am; $40/Half, $30/10K, $20/5K by 10/12; after $50/$40/$30. Info: Robin Parker, 120 E. Elm St., Florence, SC 29506; Robin Parker (843)661-3815, [email protected], www.fitnessforumonline.com , www.allsportcentral.com 

 

Nov 16, Greenwood - Re/Max Action Realty 5K, 9am (at 2026 Woodlawn Rd.); $20 by 10/31, after $25. Info: Larry Secrest, 265 S. Cove Rd., Seneca, SC 29672; (864)885-9023, [email protected], www.vimm.org

 

Nov. 23, Pinopolis- 29th Annual Run for Thanks, 5K 9am; $20 by 11/9, after $25. Info: Dean Smith, POB 1202, Moncks Corner, SC 29461; Dean Smith (843)761-4185, Bill Greene (843)899-2275; [email protected],

 

Nov. 28, Surfside Pier, Surfside Beach - Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile; 8:30am; $35/10K, $30/5K, $20/1 Mile by 10/31, $37/$33/$20 11/1-11/26. Info: Mike Shank (843)267-7443, [email protected], www.mbturkeytrot.com

 

Dec. 7, Lugoff - Jingle Bell Run, 5K 8am; $25 by 12/3, after $30. Info: Fitness Zone, 814 Hwy. 1 South, Lugoff, SC 29078; George Gibson (803)438-3811, [email protected], www.fitnesszonelugoff.com

 

Dec. 28, Columbia - Cold Winter's Day 5K Run/Walk, 10am; $25 w/T-shirt online, ($35 Mail-in) before 12/21; after 12/21 $30/online, $35/Mail-in; $5 less w/o shirt. Info: Strictly Running (803)799-IRUN (4786), www.strictlyrunning.com 

 

Dec. 31, Greenville - New Year's Eve Champagne Run, 5K, 8:58pm; $50 by 11/15, $55 before 12/1, $60 before 12/30. Info: Mike Caldwell, 111 Gascony Dr., Greenville, SC 29609, (503)329-6453, [email protected], www.nyechampagnerun.com.

 

Jan. 25, North Myrtle Beach - 31st Annual Winter Run, 5K, 15K, 9am; 5K $20, 15K $25 by 1/23, after: 5K $25, 15K $30. Info: Jim Troxell ([email protected]) or Gregg Barnhill ([email protected]), 802 13th Ave. South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, (843)272-1717, www.grandstrandrunner.com

 

February 15, Myrtle Beach - MyrtleBeach.com Myrtle Beach Marathon, Dasani Half Marathon & "New" Marathon Team Relay, 6:30am; PNC 5K 7pm & Ripley's Family FR 5:30pm on 2/14. Info: (843)293-RACE (7223), [email protected], www.mbmarathon.com

 

March 8, North Myrtle Beach - BFF Pink Ribbon Run, 5K/10K 8:30am, Kids Run & Tot Trot 10 am; 5K $30, 10K $40, Kids Run/Tot Trot $10 by 2/20, after 5K $35, 10K $45. Info: Dawn White, POB 4331, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597, (919)601-7917, [email protected], www.bffpinkribbonrun.com

  

April 27, North Myrtle Beach - Divas Half Marathon & 5K, $80/Half by 11/15, $90 11/16-2/15, $100 2/16-4/23, $120/Expo; $50/5K by 2/15, $65 2/16-4/23, $75/Expo. Info: 1(800)733-7089, [email protected]. Info: www.runlikeadiva.com

   

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Tennessee

Nov. 16, Cool Springs/Franklin - Viva la Diva Run, 10 Mile & 5K 8am; 1 Mile FR, 9am; Nissan Americas Campus; $40/10 mi., $30/5K, $20/1 Mile by 10/27, $45/$35/$20 10/28-11/15, $50/$40/$20 on RD. Info: Janet Jernigan, Fifty Forward, 174 Rains Ave., Nashville, TN 37203; (615)743-3404, [email protected], www.vivaladivarun.org

 

Nov. 16, Millington - Tim Creager Memorial 5K Run/Walk, 9am; $20 by 11/8, $25 after. Info: Dylan Stahlhuth 120 Hayden Hall, Memphis, TN 38152, (314)974-6869, [email protected], http://www.timcreager5k.com

 

March 16, Germantown - Germantown Half Marathon & Mayor's Cup 5K, 7:30am. Info: (901)274-2202, [email protected], http://germantownhalfmarathon.racesonline.com/

 

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Virginia

Nov. 10, Newport News - Virginia Running Festival Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 8:15am; 1/2 Mile FR; $85/Half, $40/5K 10/1-11/2; $90/$45 11/3-11/10; $10/always Kids Race (1/2 Mile FR). Info: Nick Rogers, 11843B Canon Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606; (757)814-4944, www.virginiarunningfestival.com

 

Nov. 17, Alexandria - .US National Road Racing Championships, 12K Championship Race, USA 12K Masters Championship Race, 12K Community Race, 5K Family FR, 7am; 1/2-Mile Kids' FR, 9:45am. Info: www.uschampionships.us

 

Nov. 24, Vienna - Vienna Turkey Trot 10K & 5K, 8am; $35/10K, $25/5K by 11/22 (12:00am). Info: Susan Niebergal - [email protected], www.viennaturkeytrot.com

 

April 26, Roanoke - America's Toughest Road Marathon™, Blue Ridge Marathon, Half Marathon, 5-Person Team Relay, Walking Half, 7:35am; YMCA Kids Marathon, 8am. Info: Pete Eshelman (540)343-1550, [email protected], www.blueridgemarathon.com

   

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Washington DC

April 6, Washington, DC - Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk - Lottery for entries opens 10am on Monday, 12/2/13 thru Midnight, Friday, 12/13/13; 10 Mile 7:30am (Elite Women @ 7:20am); 5K Run/Walk 8:40am. Info: www.cherryblossom.org

 

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