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Alabama
Oct. 11, Orange Beach - National Shrimp Festival 10K Run, 8am; 5K Run & 5K Walk, 8:30am; $25 P/M by 9/27, $30 after 9/27, $40 on RD; $15/students 18-under, $20 on RD. Info: Walt Graham (205)966-4366, [email protected], Frank Malone (251)747-1723, [email protected], www.myshrimpfest.com/events/details/10k-5k-run
Nov. 23, Birmingham - Magic City Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 9am; 1 Mile, 9:15am; Half marathon: $65 6/1-8/31, $70 9/1-30, $75 10/1-31, $80 11/1-18, $85 walk up 11/21-23; 5K: $30 9/1-10/31, $35 11/1-18, $39 walk up 11/21-23; Fun Run $15. Info: Jeremey Davis, [email protected]; http://www.magiccityrun.com/
Dec. 13, Huntsville - Nike Rocket City Marathon, 8am; $60 P/M thru June, $75 P/M thru Sept., $90 P/M thru Oct., after $100 (online thru 12/1). Info: Suzanne Taylor (256)650-7063, [email protected], www.runrocketcity.com
Arkansas
Sept. 13, El Dorado - Major Ronald Wayne Culver Hero 5K at SouthArk Outdoor Expo, 7:30am; $20 by 9/5, after $25. Info: SouthArk Foundation, POB 7010, El Dorado, AR 71731; (870)864-7106, [email protected]., www.southarkexpo.com/index.php/contests/hero-5k-run-walk
Oct. 4, Fayetteville - Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival, 5K & 10K Open; 7:45am; $25 by 9/26, after $40. Info: Jay Lewis, Race Dir., POB 8461, Fayetteville, AR 72703; (479)530-5954, [email protected], www.chilepepperfestival.org
Oct. 11, El Dorado - Operation Christmas Child, 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk, 8am; $30 by 9/29, $35 race day. Info: Vicki Pepper, 701 South West Ave., El Dorado, AR 71730, (870)862-4264, [email protected], www.ibceldorado.com
Florida
July 26, Baldwin Park, Orlando - Run for Africa 5K, 7:30am; $25 by 7/19, $30 7/20-24, $35 on Race Day. Info: Katelyn Warner, 4953 New Broad St., Orlando, FL 32814; (407)792-6521, [email protected], http://racetimesports.com/run-for-africa-5k/
Aug. 9, St. George Island - St. George Island Sizzler 5K Race, 6pm; 1 Mile, 5:30pm; $10-$25 by 8/6, $30 day of race. Info: St. George Island Sizzler, POB 416, Eastpoint, FL 32328; Hobson Fulmer (850)509-2191, info@[email protected], www.stgeorgeislandsizzler.com
Sept. 1, Bradenton - Canes Cross Country Classic 5K & 1K, 8am; See website for early entry fees (by 8/28); $40 on Race Day. Info: Rae Ann Darling Reed, Manatee High School, 902 33rd St. Ct. W, Bradenton, FL 34205; (941)586-9375, [email protected], www.canesclassic.com
Sept. 13, Kissimmee - FittPalooza 5K, 8am/1st Wave, $40, Late Fee $50. Info: Deborah Pagan (407)474-7406, [email protected], www.fittpalooza5k.com
Jan. 18, Key West - Key West Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:30am; $90/Half, $45/5K. Info: Barb Wright, POB 1681, Key West, FL 33041; (305)240-0727, [email protected], www.keywesthalfmarathon.com
Feb. 8, Tallahassee - Tallahassee Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am; $60/Marathon, $40/Half by 8/31; $65/$45 9/1-11/30; $75/$55 12/1-2/7; $90/$70 on Race Day (if space available). Info: [email protected], www.tallahasseemarathon.com
March 1, Viera - Excalibur 10 Miler & Relay, 7am; $60/10 Miler, $50/Relay (per team member) 8/1-11/30; $70/$60 12/1-1/31; $80/$70 2/1-Race Day. Info: Denise Piercy (321)751-8890, [email protected], [email protected], www.excaliburrun.com
Georgia
Aug. 2, Woodstock - Run With The Chiefs 5K, 8:30am; "Register NLT June 30 and save $5 using Discount Code RWTCRJ" (valid on active.com & mail-in registrations only) $25 by 7/2, after 7/2 $30. Info: Sequoyah Chiefs XC Booster Club, 187 Bradshaw Park Dr., Woodstock, GA 30188; [email protected], Register at www.active.com or www.runwiththechiefs5k.org
Aug. 16, Brooklet - Brooklet Peanut 5K Run, 7am; $20 by 8/1, after $25. Info: Toby Davis, 380 Slater Hagan Rd., Brooklet, GA 30415; (912)481-4050, [email protected], www.brookletpeanutfestival.com
Aug. 16, Rome - Gary Tillman Memorial Clocktower 5K Road Race & 2 Mile Health Walk, 8am; $20/5K, $15/2 mile by 7/26; $25/$20 by 8/6; $30/$20 thru race day. Info: Rome Runners Club, Gail Johnson, POB 152, Rome, GA 30161; (706)346-9348, [email protected], www.tillmanclocktowerrace.org, www.racerome.org
Aug. 23, Atlanta - Magnolia Run and Walk for Epilepsy, 5K 7:30am; 1 Mile Run/Walk 8:15am; $25 (13+), $20 (12-under) by 8/21; $35 Race Day (all ages). Info: Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia, 6065 Roswell Rd., Ste. 715, Atlanta, GA 30328; Aly Clift (404)527-7155, [email protected], www.epilepsyga.org
Aug. 31, Pine Mountain - Callaway Gardens Triathlon & 5K, Tri: S-1K, B-30K, R-8K; 8am; $75/Tri, $35/5K by 8/24, after $85/Tri, $45/5K. Info: Dave Johnson, 1930 Beaver Brook Ln., Marietta, GA 30062; (770)565-5208,[email protected], www.callawaygardens.com
Sept. 14, Athens - Fred Birchmore Memorial Run for Fun, 5K & 1 Mile Children FR; 3:30pm; $15 ($45 Family) by 9/5, after $20. Info: Bob Yager, 214 Ashbrook Dr., Athens, GA 30605; Larry Dendy (706)546-0431, [email protected], www.active.com
Sept. 27, Eton - RRCA Eton 4-Mile State Championship, 8am; 1 mile Fun Run, 8:45am; $20 received by 9/17, after $25. Info: Michelle Sellers, 84 Mountain View Spur, Chatsworth, GA 30705; (706)270-3011, [email protected], [email protected], www.carpetcapitalrunningclub.com
Sept. 27, Fayetteville - Find Your Way 5K, 5K Walk/Run & 1 Mile Walk; 8:30am; $20 by 9/11, after $25. Info: Annette Poindexter, NFUMC, 847 New Hope Rd., Fayetteville, GA 30214; (678)523-3971, [email protected], www.nfumc.com
Sept. 27, Hoschton - Scarecrow 5K Run, 8am; $25 rec'd by 9/20, $35 on Race Day. Info: Sherry Aquino, Attn: Scarecrow 5K Run, 84 Wood Crest Ln., Hoschton, GA 30548; (770)656-6028, [email protected]
Oct. 4, Lawrenceville - Georgia Race for Autism, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile, 8am; $35/$25/$20 by 8/4, after $40/$30/$25. Info: Claire Dees, POB 3132, Suwanee, GA 30024; (770)617-8775, [email protected], www.georgiaraceforautism.com
Oct. 11, Jekyll Island - Under the Oaks Run: Half Marathon, 7am; 10K, 7:30am; 5K, 8am; $50/Half Marathon, $30/10K, $25/5K by 9/24. Info: Ginger Strehle, 1060 Coquina Circle, St. Simons Island, GA 31522; (912)634-8177, [email protected], www.undertheoaksrun.com.
Oct. 25, Woodstock - Twilight Run F.O.R. Cherokee, 5K Run 7:30pm; 1K Fun Run/Walk 7pm; $25/5K & 1K FR/Walk, after 10/15 & Race Day $30; $15/1K FR/Walk Children under 12; $25/Phanthom Runner. Info: Cherokee F.O.R., POB 122, Ball Ground, GA 30107; Vicki Benefield (770)841-8530, [email protected], www.active.com, www.cherokeeFOR.com
Oct. 26, Cumming - Atlanta Halloween Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:30am; $75-$90 (pre-reg. deadline 10/24). Info: Matt Lorraine, 18 NW 18th St., Delray Beach, FL 33444; (561)504-2001, [email protected], http://halloweenhalfmarathon.com/events/atlanta
Kentucky
Sept. 13, Somerset - The Road Home Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am; $60/Half by 8/13, $70 8/14-9/6; $85 9/7-Race Day; $25/5K. Info: Glenn Proudfoot, POB 1723, Somerset, KY 42502; (859)200-9805, [email protected], www.theroadhomehalfmarathon.org
Maryland
Aug. 2, White Plains - Charles Shelton Foundation 5K Run/Walk, 8am; Indian Head Rail Trail, 10390 Theodore Green Blvd., White Plains, MD; $25/Adults (18-under), $15 (17-11), Free/10-under. Info: Register at: www.thecharlessheltonfoundation.org (click on upcoming events).
Sept. 13, Gaithersburg - Maryland Race for the Family 5K, 1 Mile, & children's art and play area at Seneca Creek State Park. 8am. Each participant gets a long sleeve performance shirt and swag bag. $40 per runner. Info: Lia Parrish (443)896-6504, ([email protected]),www.mdraceforthefamily.com
Mississippi
Jan. 10, Jackson, MS - Mississippi Blues Marathon (RRCA Marathon Championship Event) Half Marathon, Relay & Kids' 1 Mile FR; $70-Marathon, $65-Half, $45-1/4 Marathon, $210-Relay, $10-Kids' Marathon; $10 price increase after 7/4. Info: [email protected], www.msbluesmarathon.com
North Carolina
Aug. 8, Woodleaf (Cleveland) - Tomato Trot 5K, 7pm/Friday; $20 by 8/7, $25 on RD. Info: Patti Safrit/ Unity Church, POB 28, Woodleaf, NC 27054; (704)278-4248 [email protected], www.unitypresbyterianchurch.com, www.sportoften.com
Aug. 23, Asheville -
The Color Rave Electric Glow Run (NEW DATE), 5K, 9:10pm; $37.50 by 7/20, $46.50 after. Info: Dennis Miller, 2246 Sumter St., Columbia, SC 29201, (803)799-0808,
[email protected],
http://theColorRave.com Sept. 6, Raleigh -
North Hills 5K, Mile, 100 Yard Kid Dash & Senior Stroll; 9am; $25 by 9/1, after $30. Info: Spencer Good, 4815 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609; (919)787-3740,
[email protected],
www.NorthHills5k.com.
Sept. 13, Raleigh -
Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Cancer Walk & 5K Run, 9:30am Competitive 5K; $30 by 9/1, $35 on Race Day. Info: Melanie Bacheler (919)323-9523,
[email protected],
www.ovarianawareness.org Sept. 13, Asheville -
WNC Run/Walk for Autism, 5K & 1 Mile FR/Walk; 10:30am; $25 by 9/8. Info: Macy Russell, 505 Oberlin Rd., Suite 230, Raleigh, NC 27605; (919)865-5051,
[email protected],
www.runwalkforautism.org Sept. 20, Blowing Rock - Stick Boy Bread Company Mayview Madness 5K & 1 Mile Kid's FR, 8:30am; $20 by 9/1, after $25. Info: ZAP Fitness, POB 192, Blowing Rock, NC 28605; (828)295-6198, [email protected], www.active.com/blowing-rock-nc/running/distance-running-races/stick-boy-mayview-madness-5k-and-blue-ridge-pediatric-and-adolescent-medicine-1-mile-kids-fun-run-2014
Sept. 20, Camp Lejeune - Marine Corps Half Marathon - Semper Fit Grand Prix 2014 Series, 7am; $45 by 8/22, $55 by 9/5, $65 by 9/16, $70 on RD. Info: (910)450-1342, [email protected], www.mccslejeune.com/grandprix
Sept. 20, Hickory - Frye Regional Medical Center-Do The Unthinkable 5K, 8am; $15 by 9/19, $25 on Race Day. Info: Dana C. Killian, 420 N. Center St., Hickory, NC 28601; (828)315-5677, www.fryemedctr.com/DoTheUnthinkable
Sept. 20, High Point - Warren Rives 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am; Fun Run, 8am; $20/5K, $5/FR. Info: April Carty, POB HP-5, High Point, NC 27261; (336)878-6293, [email protected], www.highpointregional.com
Sept. 27, Hiddenite - Hiddenite Festival Road Race, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K; 8:30am; $20/half, $15/5K & 10K by 9/15, after $25/$20. Info: Rick French, 621 Liledoun Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681; (828)632-9332, [email protected], www.alexandercountync.gov/events/
Oct. 4, Asheville - Run the Forest 5K & Fitness Event, 5K Run 9am; $34.99 by 10/1, after $39.99. Info: Katy Farlow, 8 Medical Park Dr., Asheville, NC 28803; (828)258-1586, [email protected], http://communityfitnessevents.com/run-forest-fitness-event/
Oct. 11, Banner Elk - Woolly Worm Woad Wace, 5 miles, 9am, mile fun run 10:15 (race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m.), $25 early, race day $30. Fun run, $10, for kids 12 and under. Race begins at Lees-McRae College track on Hickory Nut Gap Road at the Williams Gymnasium, rolling hills, beautiful scenery in the High Country of Western North Carolina. https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/BannerElk/WoollyWormWoadWace
Oct. 11, Camp Johnson/Camp Lejeune - Remembrance Run 10K - Semper Fit Grand Prix 2014 Series, 8am; $25 by 9/12, $30 by 9/26, $40 by 10/7, $45 on RD. Info: (910)450-1342, [email protected], www.mccslejeune.com/grandprix
Oct. 11, King - Joggin' for Jugs, 5K 8:30am; $25 by 10/5. Info: Ronda Patel, POB 2210, Davidson, NC 28036; Ronda Patel (336)403-8195, [email protected], www.jogginforjugs.com
Oct. 26, Salisbury (Catawba College) - 5th Annual Rowan Rotary Spooky Sprint 5K Run/Walk & Children's Fun Run, 2pm; 5K Run/Walk $20 before 10/23, Race Day $25; 1/2 Mile FR $5, Fun Run Race Day $10. Mail in Registration Checks payable to: Rowan Rotary Club, POB 174, Rockwell, NC 28138; Online Registration www.sportoften.com
South Carolina
Aug. 9, Camden - Springdale 5K at Sunrise, 7:30am; $25 by 7/12, after $30. Info: Eggplant Events, POB 692, Blythewood, SC 29016; Jaime Lomas (803)600-1800, [email protected], www.springdale5k.com
Aug. 16, Pickens - XTERRA Table Rock 15K & 5K, 7:30am; $30/15K, $20/5K early, $40/$30 on RD. Info: Victoria Seahorn 1401 Sanden Ferry Dr., Decatur, GA 30033; (404)421-3231, [email protected], http://marathonmajic.com
Aug. 23, York - Summerfest 10K & 5K, 8am; Fun Run, 9am; $25/10K, $20/5K by 8/15, after $30/10K, $25/5K; $10/FR. Info: Greater York Chamber of Commerce, POB 97, York, SC 29745; Paul Boger (803)684-2590, [email protected], www.yorksummerfest.com
Aug. 29, Anderson - The Peoples Bank Midnight Flight, 9:15pm 1 Mile; 10pm 5K; 11pm 10K; $20/1 Mile, $25 10K or 5K, $40/2 Events, $45/3 Events by 8/28; after $25/$35/$55/$60. Info: (864)716-6809, www.andersonymca.org, www.active.com
Oct. 11, Georgetown - Historic Georgetown, SC Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon, 12K & 5K Run/Walk, 7:30am; Kids' FR, 10am; $60/Half, $50/12K, $25/5K Run/Walk by 10/9. Info: Daniel Newquist (843)436-6131,
[email protected],
Oct. 19, Myrtle Beach - Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon, 7am; 10/18: Coastal 5K, 7:30am & Doggie Dash 1.5 Mile, 8:30am. Info: Continental Event & Sports Marketing (800)733-7089, [email protected], www.runmyrtlebeach.com February 14, Myrtle Beach - MyrtleBeach.com Myrtle Beach Marathon, Dasani Half Marathon & WPDE Marathon Team Relay, 6:30am; Neon Night 5K 7pm & Ripley's Family FR 5:30pm on 2/13. Info: (843)293-RACE (7223), [email protected], www.mbmarathon.com
Tennessee
Aug. 24, Jonesborough - Little Ironman Tribute Run/Walk 5K, 5pm; Little Ironman Mini Mudder (3-12yrs.), 3pm; 5K: $15 by 8/8, $20 Race Day; Mini Mudder: $10 Initial Run, $5 additional run or $25 unlimited. Info: Brent Warner (423)384-1986, [email protected], www.philfoundation.org
Oct. 11, Farragut - Farragut Fall 5K, Fun Run & Pet Parade; 8am; $20 by 10/3, after $25. Info: Bettye Sisco, 11826 Kingston Pike, Ste. 110, Knoxville, TN 37933; Bettye Sisco
(865)675-7057, [email protected],
Oct. 11, Piney Flats - Overmountain Victory 10 Miler, 9am; 3K 8:30am; $35/10 Miler, $12/3K, by 10/1, after $40/10 Miler, $15/3K. Info: Don Davis, 425 Bayhill Dr., Piney Flats, TN 37686, (423)854-0152, [email protected],
www.rockymountmuseum.com
Nov. 1, Farragut - Turkey Creek 13.1, Half Marathon, 5K & Kids Run; 9am; $45 thru 6/30, $60 thru 8/31, $65 thru 10/28, $75 on RD. Info: Steve Durbin, 940 Riverside Forest Way, Unit 101, Knoxville, TN 37915; (270)556-1679, [email protected], www.ktc.org.
Virginia
Sept. 6, Newport News - Race for HOPE, 10K, 5K, & interactive 1 Mile, 8am. Info: Safi Harper PO Box 15692, Newport News, VA 23608, (757)358-7648, [email protected], www.ShareHEARTinAfricaEvent.org
Sept. 13, Fairfax - ROCKS, Inc. Run/Walk, 5 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk; 8am; $30, under 15-$20 by 9/10; after 9/10 $35, under 15-$25. Info: Shawn Hawkins, WSC-Assoc., POB 47435, Forestville, MD 20753; (703)599-1097, [email protected], www.therocksdc.org
Sept. 20, Alexandria - 2nd Annual 5K Run & Walk Benefitting Wounded Warrior Caregivers. Cameron Run Park, 4001 Eisenhower Ave. Alexandria. Registration www.operationhomefront.net. Early Bird Special until 7/1: $20/adult, $50/family. After 7/1 $25/adult, $10/child, $60/family by 8/29. Info: Marietta Bernot (202)415-2970, [email protected].
Sept. 20, Spotsylvania (Courtland High School) - Baron "Deuce" P. Braswell II 5K Run/Walk Against Teen Violence, 8:30am; Youth 1 Mile FR, 8am; 5K Run/Walk (Adults): $22 before 9/6, $25 after 9/6, $30 Race Day; 5K Run/Walk (Students 18-under): $15; 1 Mile Youth FR (14-under): $10. Info: Gwen Braswell-Nash (540)834-2440,
[email protected], www.braswellratv.com
Sept. 27, Lynchburg - The Genworth Virginia 10 Miler, 4 Mile Run & 4 Mile Walk; 8am; Amazing Mile Children's Run on 9/26: 1/4 mi. 6:15pm, 1/2 mi. 6:35pm, 1 mi. 6:50pm, 1 mi. 7:10pm. Info: The Virginia 10 Miler, POB 982, Lynchburg, VA 24505-0982, [email protected], www.virginiatenmiler.com
Oct. 12, Blacksburg - Hokie Half Marathon & 5K, 7:30am; $80/Half, $25/5K by 9/20, after 9/20 $90/Half, $30/5K. Info: James DeMarco, 801 University City Blvd., Suite 1, Blacksburg, VA 24060; (540)552-9339, [email protected], www.hokiehalf.com
Nov. 15, Richmond - Anthem Richmond Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K, 8am. Info: Race Director, 100 Avenue of Champions, Richmond, VA 23230, (804)285-9495, [email protected], http://www.richmondmarathon.org/
Washington DC
Sept. 14, Washington, DC - Navy Air Force Half Marathon, 7am; 5 Miler, 8am. Info: [email protected], www.navyairforcehalfmarathon.com
Marathons
Nov. 15, Richmond, VA - Anthem Richmond Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K, 8am. Info: Race Director, 100 Avenue of Champions, Richmond, VA 23230, (804)285-9495, [email protected], http://www.richmondmarathon.org/
Dec. 13, Huntsville, AL - Nike Rocket City Marathon, 8am; $60 P/M thru June, $75 P/M thru Sept., $90 P/M thru Oct., after $100 (online thru 12/1). Info: Suzanne Taylor (256)650-7063, [email protected], www.runrocketcity.com
Jan. 10, Jackson, MS - Mississippi Blues Marathon (RRCA Marathon Championship Event) Half Marathon, Relay & Kids' 1 Mile FR; $70-Marathon, $65-Half, $45-1/4 Marathon, $210-Relay, $10-Kids' Marathon; $10 price increase after 7/4. Info: [email protected], www.msbluesmarathon.com
Feb. 8, Tallahassee, FL - Tallahassee Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am; $60/Marathon, $40/Half by 8/31; $65/$45 9/1-11/30; $75/$55 12/1-2/7; $90/$70 on Race Day (if space available). Info: [email protected],
February 14, Myrtle Beach, SC - MyrtleBeach.com Myrtle Beach Marathon, Dasani Half Marathon & WPDE Marathon Team Relay, 6:30am; Neon Night 5K 7pm & Ripley's Family FR 5:30pm on 2/13. Info: (843)293-RACE (7223), [email protected], www.mbmarathon.com
Multisports
Aug. 31, Pine Mountain, GA - Callaway Gardens Triathlon & 5K, Tri: S-1K, B-30K, R-8K; 8am; $75/Tri, $35/5K by 8/24, after $85/Tri, $45/5K. Info: Dave Johnson, 1930 Beaver Brook Ln., Marietta, GA 30062; (770)565-5208,[email protected], www.callawaygardens.com
Ultra
Aug. 16, Lakeland, FL - Tick Tock Ultra - 12-Hour Ultra, 7:30am-7:30pm. Info: [email protected], www.ticktockultra.vpweb.com