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Twilight Run F.O.R.
Cherokee 5K
Woodstock, GA Oct. 25


Florida Halloween Half/5K
Tierra Verde, FL Oct. 26
Florida Holiday Halfathon
Madiera Beach, FL Dec. 14
Clearwater Distance Classic
Clearwater, FL Jan. 18
Florida Beach Half/5K
Ft. De Soto Park, FL March 22


iRUN4Habitat 5K Glow Run
Anderson, SC Oct. 31


Farragut 13.1
Half marathon/5K
Farragut, TN Nov.1


Strong Legs Run 5K/10K
Atlanta, GA Nov. 1


Charleston James Island Connector Run
10K run/5K run/walk
Charleston, SC Nov. 1



Race & Taste 10K at
Trump Winery
Charlottesville, VA Nov. 2


Port City Orthopaedics Battleship North Carolina
 Half Marathon
Wilmington, NC Nov. 2



.US National 12K
Alexandria, VA Nov. 16


Spa 10K/5K
Hot Springs, AR Nov. 22


Runway Run 5K
Cayce, SC Nov. 22


Magic City Half Marathon/5K
Birmingham, AL Nov. 23


Rocket City Marathon
Huntsville, AL Dec. 13


The Pistol Ultra
50K Relay, 50K,
100K & 100 mile
Alcoa, TN Jan. 3-4



Key West Half Marathon/5K
Key West, FL Jan. 18


X-Treme Endurance Challenge 10K
Camp Lejune, NC - Feb. 7
St. Paddy's Engineer 5 Mile
Jacksonville, NC - March 14
MARSOC Mud, Sweat &  Tears 5 Mile
Jacksonville, NC - April 25



Tallahassee Marathon/
Half Marathon
Tallahassee, FL Feb. 8


Winter Flight 8K
 Salisbury, NC Feb. 8


Myrtle Beach Marathon/Half Marathon/Marathon Relay/5K
Myrtle Beach, SC Feb. 14


Excalibur 10 miler
Viera, FL March 1

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Issue: # 69
October 2014

Nearly two million people finished a half-marathon in the U.S. last year, an all-time high and a fourfold increase from 2000, according to industry tracker Running USA.  

Featured Races Across the South

Race directors: Feature your race calendar listing to 55,000 runners for an average of $55 monthly with special multimedia calendar listings in Running Journal, our Running.Net website, Digital RJ, this Featured Races newsletter, plus your state's calendar listings linked from the Racing South Newsletter. Your listing goes in all. Other advertising options available. Info: [email protected] or call (423) 638-4177.

 

Alabama

Oct. 25, Trussville - Maple Leaf Run, 5K 8am; Kids' Run, 9am; $25 by 10/24, $30 on Race Day. Info: Diane Poole, 225 Parkway, Trussville, AL 35173; (205)655-7535,
[email protected],
www.trussvillechamber.com

 

Nov. 23, Birmingham - Magic City Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 9am; 1 Mile, 9:15am; Half marathon: $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

 

Feb. 21, Gulf Shores - Sea Turtle 1/2 Marathon and Sweetheart 5K Run/5K Walk. 1/2 Marathon 7:30am, $40 by 1/30, after 1/30 $50, $60 Race Day, 18-under $20. 5K Run/5K Walk 9am, $25 by 1/30, after 1/30 $30, $35 Race Day, 18-under $15; 1 Mile Fun Run 8:30am, $15 by 2/20, $20 Race Day. Info: Sweetheart Run 5K/Sea Turtle 1/2 Marathon, POB 3584, Orange Beach, AL 36561; Walt Graham (205)966-4366, [email protected], www.RunSignUp.com  

 

Arkansas 

Nov. 22, Hot Springs - Spa 10K & 5K Races, 8am; 1K, 9:45am. Info: Cindy Baswell, Race Director (501)318-1003 or (501)276-8870, [email protected], www.spa10k.com

 

Florida

Nov. 1, Jay - 5K "Boo" Trail Run, 10am; $25 (no late fee). Info: LuAnn Heintz (850)686-2029, [email protected], www.hiddenlakecamp.com/5krun.html

 

 Nov. 2, Daytona - Palmer College Paint The Towne 5K Run/Walk 8am, Toddler Trot, Kids Dash, Kids K, 9am. Jackie Robinson Ballpark, City Island. Historic Old Daytona. Presented by the Daytona Beachcombers Running Club to benefit scholarships for local graduating runners. 5K registration $30 through 10/30, then $35 including race day. Kids events free. Shirts to first 350 pre-registrants, sizes not guaranteed race day. Info: www.daytonabeachcombers.com or [email protected]. Register online at www.runsignup.com  

 

Nov. 8, Fort Lauderdale - Sallarulo's Race for Champions 5K Run/Walk, 8am; $20 by 10/1, $25 after 10/1, $30 on Race Day. Info: Steven Stepniewski, 3301 College Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314; (954)262-2150, [email protected], www.specialolympicsflorida.org/browardrace

Dec. 20, Clearwater -Say No To Drugs Holiday Classic, 5K, 10K & 1 Mile; 8am; $24. Info: Chris Alexander, POB 781, Clearwater, FL 33757; (727)434-3409, www.saynotodrugs.com

   

Jan. 17-18, St. Pete Beach - Walgreens St. Pete Beach Classic Race Weekend, 1/17: 10K 7:15am, Kids' Classic 8:45am, 5K 9am, 3.8 Mile Beach Run, 5pm; 1/18: Half Marathon 7am; 10K, 5K $30, 3.8 mi $20, Half $70 by 1/11, after 10K, 5K $40, 3.8 mi. $25, half $100. Info: Alan Johnson, 9375 Blind Pass Rd., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, (727)363-8880, [email protected], http://www.stpetebeachclassic.com/register

 

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, Sarasota - Sarasota Music Half Marathon, 7am; Start/Finish: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (777 N. Tamiami Trail); $75/Half thru 10/31, $85 thru 12/31, $95 to sell out or race day. Info: John Korff (201)888-8916, [email protected], www.sarasotahalf.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

 

Feb. 21-22, Tampa - Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic, 2/21: 15K, 6:45am, 5K 9am; 2/22: Half Marathon, 6am; 8K, 9am. Info: Susan Harmeling (813)254-7866, [email protected], www.tampbayrun.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

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


Nov. 1, Atlanta
- Strong Legs Run, 10K 8am; 5K 9:15am; Mascot Trot 10am; 2K 10:15am; $25/10K & 5K Timed, $20/5K untimed, $20/2K, $12/Mascot Trot by 10/29; $30 on Race Day. Info: Renee Fraley, 1577 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, GA 30329; (404)785-7315, [email protected], www.choa.org/stronglegs 

 

Nov. 1, Pine Mountain - Callaway Gardens Twilight 10K, 4pm; $35 by 10/25, after $45. Info: Dave Johnson, 1930 Beaver Brook Ln. NE, Marietta, GA 30062; (770)565-5208, [email protected],www.callawaygardens.com

Nov. 21, Warm Springs - The Candlelight Tour Run, 1 Mile 9:30pm; 5K 10pm; $20 received by 11/7; $25 w/shirt, or $15 w/o shirt after 11/7. Info: Meriwether County Chamber of Commerce, POB 9, Warm Springs, GA 31830; Carolyn McKinley (706)655-2558, [email protected], www.meriwethercountychamberofcommerce.com

  

Nov. 22, Cartersville - Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: United Way of Bartow, 140 Douglas St., Cartersville, GA 30120; Cynthia Ball (770)386-1677, [email protected], www.bartowliveunited.org

 

Dec. 13, Loganville - Jingle Jog for Autism & All Exceptionalities, 5K 12:30pm; Reindeer Dash 1 Mile 12 Noon; $20/5K by 11/26, after $25. Info: Emily Winnicki, 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Ste. 108 #355, Athens, GA 30606; Suzanne Carter (770)313-7111 or (770)266-4501, [email protected], www.active.com/loganville-ga/running/distance-running-races/9th-annual-jingle-jog-for-autism-and-other-exceptionalities-2014.

 

Dec. 14, Atlanta - Jeff Galloway 13.1, 8am; Fitness festival and expo held Friday (11am-7 pm) and Saturday (10am-5pm) Dec. 12-13 at 200 Peachtree. Unique JG 13.1 medal features green wreath with "Inaugural JG 13.1" in center. Races will benefit Piedmont Park Conservancy, Piedmont Park Dog Park, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, which assists families of military members who died while serving the nation; and 26.2 with Donna, which is dedicated to breast cancer research. www.jeffgalloway131.com for info and to register.

  

Jan. 17, Warner Robins - Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon, 8am; Half Marathon, 8:15am; 5K, 8:30am. 13.1 & 5K flat tracks on Robins Air Force Base; USATF certified. Entry Limit: 1,500. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2014 entrants: 1,000. Ave temp: 40 degrees. Register online at: http://active.com. Contact Mary Lynn Harrison, (478)923-6600, [email protected]. web site: www.museumofaviation.org

 

Feb. 6 & 7, 2015, Tybee Island - Critz Tybee Run Fest 2015, 2/6: Kiddie Run 6pm; 5K Run 6:15pm; 2/7: 10K 7am; Half Marathon 8:30am; 2.8 Mile Beach Run 12pm; 1 Mile 1pm; $30/5K, $35/10K, $55/Half, $25/2.8 Mile, $20/1 Mile, $95/All 5 Events by 11/9; Entry Fees will increase on 11/10/14 (see website). Info: Cornelia Stumpf (912)692-8992, [email protected], www.critztybeerun.com

  

Louisiana  

Dec. 6, Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge Beach Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; $90/Marathon, $80 Half by 10/15, after $95/Marathon, $85/Half. Info: Craig Watson (225)292-3800 (w), (225)324-3123 (c), (225)767-5211 (h), [email protected], www.brbeachmarathon.com

 

Maryland

Dec. 7, Annapolis - DeCesaris/Prout Cancer Foundation 3rd Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run & 3K Walk, 9am; $30/$20 by 10/10; $35/$25 by 12/1, after 12/1 $40/$30. Info: Jeremey McDonald, 201 Gray Fox Ct., Edgewater, MD 21037; (443)822-4891; [email protected], www.dpcancerfoundation.org

  

Mississippi 

Nov. 1, Ridgeland - Cadaver Course 5K Run/Walk, 8am; $25 by 10/31. Info: Stacey Ferreri, POB 2548, Ridgeland, MS 39158; (601)853-6733, [email protected], www.MSMAFoundation.org 
 

North Carolina

Oct. 25, Concord - Jack O Lantern Jaunt 5K, 5:30pm; $20 w/shirt; $10 w/o shirt; Groups of 5+: $15 w/shirt; $20 w/o shirt; $60/Family; by 10/16; after 10/16 add $3 for 5K; $5 for groups; $10 for family. Info: Perry Gabriel, POB 707, Concord, NC 28026, (704)920-2701, [email protected].

 

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

 

Nov. 1, Concord - 5 ALARM 5K, 9:30am; Fun Run, 9am (Free, but registration is required); $15/5K by 10/24, $20 on Race Day; 5K will also coincide with a FREE festival for children that will include inflatables and a DJ. Info: (704)920-5619, [email protected], www.concordparksandrec.org

 

Nov. 2, Wilmington - Port City Orthopaedics Battleship North Carolina Half Marathon, 8am; Port Land Grille 5K, 8:10am; Walkers, 7am; $68/half by 9/16, after $75; $35/5K, $40 on Race Day. Info: Ed Fore (910)398-5539, [email protected], www.5starraceproductions.com  

 

Nov. 8, Bald Head Island - Maritime Classic Road Race, 1 Mile FR Noon; 5K & 10K Race 12:30pm; $50 (includes round-trip ferry passage, entry fee & T-shirt); $35 (includes entry fee & T-shirt); after 11/1 add $5 to fees. Info: Sally Meserole (910)612-2441, [email protected], www.baldheadisland.com/events/maritime-classic-road-race

 

Nov. 15, Lenoir - Meleah Mikeal Half Marathon, 9am; $35 by 8/1-9/30, $40 10/1-11/14, $45 on Race Day. Info: Zack Carter, 1031 Jim Barger Ct., Lenoir, NC 28645; Zack Carter (828)757-2196, [email protected], www.racingtoes.com/meleah-mikeal-half-marathon/

 

Nov. 15-16, Pisgah Forest - Veni Vidi Vici Mountain Stage Race, 20.5 Miles (Day 1), 14.5 (Day 2); 8am; $105 @ 2 Day Event ($55 1 day only). Info: Mike Cothran, POB 26614, Greenville, SC 29616; (864)907-1742, [email protected], http://www.active.com/pisgah-forest-nc/running/races/veni-vidi-vici-2-day-mountain-stage-race-2014  
 
 

Nov. 22, Randleman - RMS 5K Spirit Run, 5K 8:30am; $20 by 11/21, $25 on Race Day. Info: Bob Seedlock, 2392 Hickory Forest Dr., Asheboro, NC 27203; (336)465-0594, [email protected], www.randolph.k12.nc.us/schools/randmid/Pages/RMSAnnual5K.aspx

 

Nov. 27, Asheville - Asheville Turkey Trot 5K, 9:15am; Fun Run, 8:30am; $25 before 10/18, after 10/18 $30, after 11/17 $35. Info: Jus Running Inc., 523 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804; Norman Blair (828)252-7867, [email protected], www.jusrunning.com, www.ashevilleturkeytrot.com

Nov. 27, Boiling Springs - Ruby C Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot, 5K & Fun Run, 8:30am; $20/members, $25/non-members by 11/23, add $5 after. Info: Shannon Hovis, 1322 Patrick Ave., Shelby, NC 28152, (704)434-0441, [email protected], www.RubyCHuntYMCA.org

 

Nov. 27, Salisbury - Butterball 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am; $25 by 11/26, after $30. Info: Rayna Gardner, 2318 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC 28147; (704)633-6638, [email protected],
www.theforumfitness.com

Dec 7, Kernersville -4th 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

Dec. 20, Kannapolis - Frostbite 5K, 10am; 1 Mile FR, 9am; $20 by 12/6, $25 by 12/19, $30 on Race Day. Info: Renee Hogan, 101 YMCA Dr., Kannapolis, NC 28081; (704)939-9622 (x718), [email protected], www.cannonymca.org

  

Feb. 7, Camp Lejeune (Camp Devil Dog) - X-Treme Endurance Challenge 10K - Semper Fit Grand Prix 2015 Series

8am. Info: (910)450-1342, [email protected],  

www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/grandprix/   

 

Feb. 8, Salisbury - Salisbury Rowan Runners Winter Flight - Oldest 8K in North Carolina, 8K Run & 5K Walk 2pm; 1/2 Mile FR, 1:30pm. Info: David Freeze (704)310-6741, [email protected], www.sportoften.com, www.salisburyrowanrunners.org

  
March 14, Jacksonville - St. Paddy's Engineer 5-Mile - Semper Fit Grand Prix 2015 Series, 8am. Info: (910)450-1342, [email protected], www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/grandprix/ 


March 15, Cary - Allscripts Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; $80/Marathon, $70/Half by 10/31; $90/$80 11/1-12/31; $100/$90 1/1-3/10; after 3/10 $110/$100. Info:  

www.tobaccoroadmarathon.com

April 25, Jacksonville - MARSOC Mud, Sweat & Tears 5 Mile - Semper Fit Grand Prix 2015 Series, 8am. Info: (910)450-1342, [email protected],

South Carolina

Oct. 31, Anderson - iRUN4Habitat 5K Glow Run, 7pm; 1 Mile, 6:30pm; Kids FR, 6pm; $40/5K, $15/1 Mile, Free/Kids FR, by 9/30; after 9/30 $45/$20/Free. Info: Laura Kanagy, 140 Commons Pkwy., Anderson, SC 29621; (864)903-4095, [email protected], https://runsignup.com/iRUN4habitat

Nov. 1, Charleston - The Color Rave Electric Glow Run, 5K, 7pm; $37.50 by 10/1, $46.50 thru Run Day; $52.50 Onsite Registration. Info: Happy Rave Runner (803)799-0808, [email protected], http://www.theColorRave.com 

 

Nov. 1, 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, www.carolinarunningcompany.com 

      

Nov. 15, Hilton Head - Hilton Head Island Bridge Run, 10K & 5K; 8am; $30, after 11/11 $35. Info: Bear Foot Sports, 20 Towne Dr., PMB #200, Bluffton, SC 29910; (843)757-8520, [email protected], www.bearfootsports.com 

  

Nov. 22, Cayce - Runway Run 5K, 10am; $30 by 11/1, after $35. Info: Eggplant Events, POB 692, Blythewood, SC 29016; Jaime Lomas (803)600-1800, [email protected],

  

Dec. 6, Lugoff - Jingle Bell Run, 5K 8am; $25 by 11/6, after $30. Info: Fitness Zone, POB 459/814 Hwy. 1 South, Lugoff, SC 29078; George Gibson (803)438-3811, [email protected], www.fitnesszonelugoff.com

  

Jan. 1, Salem - First Day 5K Ranger Run, 10am; $25 by 12/31. Info: Devils Fork State Park, 161 Holcombe Circle, Salem, SC 29676; Jim Stanton (864)944-2639, [email protected], www.friendsofjocassee.org or www.go-greenevents.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

Nov. 1, Farragut - Farragut 13.1, Half Marathon (formerly Turkey Creek 13.1), 5K & Kids Run; 9am; $65 thru 10/28, $75 on RD. Info: Steve Durbin, 940 Riverside Forest Way, Unit 101, Knoxville, TN 37915; (270)556-1679, [email protected],

 

Jan. 3-4, Alcoa - The Pistol Ultra, 50K (Solo & Relay), 7:55am; 100K & 100 Mile, 8am. Info: Will Jorgensen (865)740-1717, [email protected], www.pistolultra.com

 

Feb. 28, Chattanooga - Scenic City Half Marathon, 8am; 5K Run/Walk, 8:15am. Info: Sherilyn Johnson (423)827-5092, [email protected],  

www.sceniccityhalfmarathon.com 

 

March 7, Nashville - Gupton Jeep Tom King Classic Half Marathon, 5K Run/Walk & 3K Walk for Health. Info: Peter Pressman (615)293-8862, [email protected],

 

Virginia

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], www.richmondmarathon.org/

Nov. 16, Alexandria - .US National 12K. Open race for professionals and recreational runners. Season-ending race of USARC. Events include USATF Masters 12K Championship, USATF Club Road Racing Championship. Also included will be a one-mile road race and kids' fun run. Info: www.national12k.us
 
Washington, DC 

April 12, Washington, DC - Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk - Lottery for entries opens 10am on Monday, 12/1/14 thru Midnight, Friday, 12/12/14; 10 Mile 7:30am (Elite Women @ 7:20am); 5K Run/Walk 8:40am. Info: www.cherryblossom.org

 

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],  www.richmondmarathon.org/

Dec. 6, Baton Rouge, LA - Baton Rouge Beach Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; $90/Marathon, $80 Half by 10/15, after $95/Marathon, $85/Half. Info: Craig Watson (225)292-3800 (w), (225)324-3123 (c), (225)767-5211 (h), [email protected], www.brbeachmarathon.com  

 

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. 17, Warner Robins, GA - Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon, 8am; Half Marathon, 8:15am; 5K, 8:30am. 13.1 & 5K flat tracks on Robins Air Force Base; USATF certified. Entry Limit: 1,500. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2014 entrants: 1,000. Ave temp: 40 degrees. Register online at: http://active.com. Contact Mary Lynn Harrison, (478)923-6600, [email protected]. web site: www.museumofaviation.org 

 

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

 

March 15, Cary, NC - Allscripts Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; $80/Marathon, $70/Half by 10/31; $90/$80 11/1-12/31; $100/$90 1/1-3/10; after 3/10 $110/$100. Info: www.tobaccoroadmarathon.com 

  

Ultra

Jan. 3-4, Alcoa, TN - The Pistol Ultra, 50K (Solo & Relay), 7:55am; 100K & 100 Mile, 8am. Info: Will Jorgensen (865)740-1717, [email protected], www.pistolultra.com.

Running News

This road is long, this road is long, but repetitive steps shorten its length. You are constantly nearer attainment.

 

Charlotte Running Club will attempt to break the Guinness Book World Record of 116 runners tethered together while completing a 5k race.  The Huntersville 5K in Huntersville, NC, will be hosting the race on Dec. 13 beginning at 8 a.m. Bill Shires, club president, is leading an effort to secure 200 runners. If interested, email [email protected]. There is no cost to be on the team, but members have to register for the race ($20) so you are listed in the official results. Shires estimates it may take upwards of 40 minutes or more to complete the course.

 

Dave McGillivray, Boston Marathon race director, to speak at carbo dinner Friday, Dec. 12, Rocket City Marathon.  RocketCity.com  

 

Jeff Galloway 13.1 medal can be viewed at Running.Net. This is for the Dec. 14 race in Atlanta. Barb's 5K is Dec. 13. Both races 8 a.m.

http://running.net/read_new/galloway-medal-revealed-half-marathon

 

107th Turkey Day Race will be held Thanksgiving morning at City Park in New Orleans. 107 years! New Orleans Athletic Club's annual 5-mile run-walk and half-mile for kids, 8:30 a.m. Tad Gormley Stadium.

 

Louisiana Marathon festival, Jan. 16-18, Baton Rouge, expects 30,000 to attend from 50 states, 12 countries. Last year had 6400 runners and 24,000 attendees with economic impact of over $3.7 million. Races include 5K, kids marathon, quarter marathon, half marathon and full marathon. The marathon and half marathon are on Sunday, Jan. 18, while the other races are on Saturday. Info: thelouisianamarathon.com

 

Asheville Marathon & Half returns to the historic grounds of the Biltmore Estate on March 15th.

 

Brent Manley, newsletter editor and past president of the Memphis (TN) Runners Track Club, finished his every-state 50th marathon in Hawaii in September with temps in the 90s. He has completed those marathons over 18 years. His favorite marathon was Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, MN. His message to the officials of those 50 marathons: "Thanks for the memories."

 

Five American women finished in the top 10 at the Chicago Marathon. Amy Hastings 5th (2:27:03), Clara Santucci 6, Sarah Crouch 7, Melissa White 9, Lauren Jimison 10.

 

Kerri Gallagher, Arlington, VA, broke the course record in winning the Army 10-Miler in 54:50. Brazilian men were 1-2-3 led by Solnei deSilva (48:28).

 

.US National 12K returns to Alexandria, VA. on Nov. 16 for national titles and record-setting performances, will include USATF Masters 12K Championship on the same course as the signature .US National 12K.

http://www.national12k.us/Home.aspx 

 

Just a little more. A little while and you will have lived, and died, and conquered, and shall be reborn. You will be a marathoner.

Marathon & Long Distance Directory

The December issue of Running Journal will feature our semi-annual Marathon & Long Distance Directory with information on long distance races in the first half of 2015. The directory is a favorite of Running Journal readers.

 

If you are a race director of a long distance event and did not receive a questionnaire from us, click here to download a form now. The deadline to be listed in this directory is Nov. 3, so don't delay!   

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