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Alabama
July 4, Orange Beach - The SHARK Adventure Run, 4.5 Mile Road/Beach (Adventure Run 2 Mile Road Run/2.5 Mile Beach Run), 1 Mile All Beach, 7am; $40/Adventure Run 6/1-26, $45 6/27-7/3, $50/Race Day. Info: Mike Pate (251)980-1045, Info@HarleySports.com, www.HarleySports.com.
Sept. 19, Daphne - Jubilee Race for Life 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run, "We Run So Others May Walk" benefits www.baysidemedicalmissions.org; 8am; $20/5K (Adults), $17/5K (15-under), $13/1 Mile FR by 9/12; after 9/12 $25/5K (Adults), $20/5K (15-under), $15/1 Mile FR; Kids 7-under w/registered adult, free (no T-shirt). Info: Peggy Olive (251)401-8039, www.productionsbylittleredhen.com, florfellers@gmail.com www.jubileeraceforlife.org Oct. 10, Orange Beach - National Shrimp Festival 10K Run, 8am; 5K Run & 5K Walk, 8:30am; $25 postmarked by 8/29, $35 postmarked after 8/30, $40 after 10/3; $18/students 18-under, $20 on RD. Info: Walt Graham (205)966-4366, Grahamfd@msn.com, Frank Malone (251)747-1723, shrimpfest@run42k.com, www.myshrimpfest.com/events/details/10k-5k-run Nov. 22, Birmingham - Magic City Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am; Mile, 8:45am; $70/Half by 7/31, $75 8/1-8/31, $80 9/1-10/31 $85 11/1-19; $34/5K by 8/31, $39 9/1-30, $42 11/1-18; $15/1 Mile; $90/Half, $45/5K Walk Up Registration. Info: Jeremey Davis (864)420-5169, jdavis@setupevents.com, www.magiccityhalf.com Dec. 12, Huntsville - Nike Rocket City Marathon, 8am; Registration Opens May 25th; $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, suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com, www.runrocketcity.com
Florida
June 26, Pass-A-Grille, St. Pete Beach - St. Pete Road Runners Beach Series 5K - Race #1, 7pm; $25/Club Member, $30/Non Member; Race #2 on 7/24 & #3 on 8/21. Info: Doug Schiller, c/o St. Pete Road Runners, POB 14516, St. Petersburg, FL 33733; (941)932-6147, dougjune1@msn.com, www.sprr.org, www.fit2run.com.
July 25, Key West - Malibu Rum Hemingway 5K Sunset Run, 7:30pm; Lazy Dog Paddle Board Race, 6pm; $45/5K Run/Walk, $50 on Race Day. Info: (305)296-7182, barb@keywestspecialevents.com, www.keywestspecialevents.com
Aug. 8, St. George Island - St. George Island Sizzler 5K, 7pm; 1 Mile, 6:30pm; $10-$30 by 8/5 (6pm Eastern); $35 day of race. Info: Hobson Fulmer, POB 416, Eastpoint, FL 32328; (850)509-2191, stgeorgeislandsizzler@gmail.com, www.stgeorgeislandsizzler.com
Sept. 19, St. Petersburg - One Step Closer to the Cure 2015, 10K/5K 7am; 1 Mile 8:45am; 10K/5K $40, 1 mile $30 by 9/5, after 10K/5K $45, 1 Mile $35. Info: Claudette Carlan, POB 48787, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-8787, (863)381-2034, ccarlan@cmocf.org. www.cmocf.org
Dec. 12, Wakulla Springs - Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic, 50K & 50 Mile; 7am; $60/50K, $80/50 Mile by 12/9. Info: Jay Silvanima & Nancy Stedman, 527 E. Call St., Tallahassee, FL 32301; Jay (850)264-0739, Nancy (850)545-7074, tallahasseeultra@gmail.com, www.tallahasseeultra.com
Georgia
July 4, St. Simons Island - Sunshine Festival of Races 5K, 8am; 1 Mile, 7:30am; $25 each race by 7/1, after $30/5K only. Info: Karen Stone, 14 Dunbar Creek Pt., St. Simons Island, GA 31522; (912)577-7173, klstone@live.com, https://sunshinefestivalofraces5k1mile.itsyourrace.com/register/
July 25, Dunwoody - Heroes in Recovery Atlanta 6K, 8am, $25 early, $35 late. Info: Sarah Shearer, 5409 Maryland Way, Brentwood, TN 37027, (615)812-9144, sarah.shearer@frnmail.com, http://www.heroesinrecovery.com/heroes6k/atlanta-georgia/
Aug. 15, Rome - Gary Tillman Memorial Clocktower 5K Road Race & 2 Mile Health Walk, 8am; 5K $25, 2 Mile $20 by 7/31, after 5K $30, 2 Mile $25. Info: Gail Johnson, Rome Runners Club, POB 152, Rome, GA 30161, (706)235-3035, tillmanclocktowerrace@yahoo.com, www.tillmanclocktowerrace.org
Aug. 22, Atlanta (Perimeter Mall) - 2015 Magnolia Run and Walk for Epilepsy, 5K, 1 Mile; 8am; $30 (13+), $25 (12-under) by 8/18; $35 Race Day (all ages). Info: Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia, 6065 Roswell Rd., #715, Atlanta, GA 30328; Aly Clift (404)527-7155, aly@epilepsyga.org, http://events.epilepsyga.org
Nov. 7-8, Savannah - Rock n' Roll Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay, 7am (11/7); 5K & 1 Mile, 1pm (11/8); Kids Rock, 3:15pm (11/8); Save $10 Using Online Code JOURNAL1 (Valid for Half & Full only by 8/1). Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510, (800)311-1255, rnrsavannah@competitorgroup.com, www.RunRocknRoll.com/Savannah Nov. 8, Shreveport - Log Jammer Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 8am; $45/Half, $20/5K by 9/1. Info: Matt McVicar, 6970 Fern Ave., Shreveport, LA 71105, (318)798-1241, run.srm@gmail.com, www.sportspectrumusa.com Mississippi
Jan. 9, Jackson - Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter (10.5K) & Marathon Relay, 7am; Kids 1 Mile FR, 9am; Current Race Fees: $70/Marathon, $60/Half, $35/Quarter, $170/Relay, $10/Kids' Marathon. Info: info@msbluesmarathon.com, www.msbluesmarathon.com Sept. 19, Greenwood - 300 Oaks Road Race, 10K 8am; 5K Run 8:05am; 5K Walk 8:15am; 1 Mile 9:30am; $30/10K, $25/5K, $20/1 Mile by 9/18, add $5 to race fee on Race Day. Info: Beth Stevens, POB 848, Greenwod, MS 38930; (662)453-4152, info@greenwoodms.com, www.300oaks.com North Carolina
June 20, Bakersville - Rhododendron 10K Run, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR/Healthwalk, 8am; $20/10K, $10/1 Mile FR Postmarked by 6/6, $30/10K, $15/1 Mile FR on Race Day. Info: 1(800)227-3912, www.werunevents.com
June 20, Charlotte - Healthy Achievement 5K Run/Walk, 8am; Uptown Charlotte (Romare Bearden Park); $25 by 5/15, after $35. Info: Race Director, POB 16471, Charlotte, NC 28297; www.healthyachievement5k.org; info@kappafoundationofcharlotte.org
July 4, Kernersville - 20th Annual Herbalife 5K Rotary Parade Run, 8:30am; $2500 in Total Prize Money (1st-$500 2nd-$300 3rd-$200 4th-$100 5th-$50); Entry Fee: $20 by 6/30, after $25. Info: Brian Stewart, 270 Post Oak Rd., Kernersville, NC 27284; (336)399-8045, bstewart@eastridge.net, elite runner contact info: Curtis Swisher (336)399-1039 or cswisher@triad.rr.com., www.onthemarksports.com July 4, Lake Park (Indian Trail) - Common Heart Firecracker Run, 10K 7:30am, 5K 8am, 1K 9:15am, Kids Dash 9:30am; $35/10K, $25/5K, $20/1K, $10/Kids Dash by 7/2; add $5 late fee 7/3-4 (except for Kids Dash). Info: Common Heart, POB 2761, Indian Trail, NC 28079; (704)218-9060, keith@thecommonplace.org, www.CommonHeartFirecrackerRun.com July 4, Lenoir - Firecracker 10K, 5K & 1 Mile FR; 8am; $25 by 6/27, $30/10K & 5K after 6/27, $35 on Race Day; $10/1 Mile FR. Info: Zack Carter, 1031 Jim Barger Ct., Lenoir, NC 28645; Zack Carter (828)757-2196, zcarter@ci.lenoir.nc.us, www.racingtoes.com/2015-events July 10, Lenoir - Blackberry GLOW 5K, 8:30pm, 1 Mile Fun Run 8:45pm; 5K $25, 1 mile $15 by 7/1, after: $30/$20. Info: Breanna McKay, PO Box 426, Lenoir, NC 28645, (828)758-0888, breanna.mckay@shelterhomecc.org, www.shelterhomecc.org July 11, Morganton - Athletic Quilt Street Light 5K, 9:30pm; $15 by 7/7, $20 on RD. Info: Robert Murray, 801 Briggs St., Valdese, NC 28690; Robert Murray (828)879-2073, rmurray@burke.k12.nc.us, www.christianstamina.com July 11, Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune - Sand-Santional 8K Beach Run - USAA Grand Prix Series 2015, 7am; $30 by 6/19; $40 by 7/7; $45 on Race Day. Info: (910)451-0025, lejgrandprix@usmc-mccs.org, www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/grandprix/ July 11, Wilmington - Tri-Span 5K/10K, 7am; $25/5K, $30/10K by 5/15, after 5/15 $30/5K, $35/10K; Race Day $35/5K, $40/10K. Info: Dalia Nir, YMCA, 2710 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28403; (910)508-0044 (c), (910)251-9622, dalia.nir@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org, Register Online: www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org Aug. 1, Maggie Valley - Richard's Run for Brain Cancer, 5K trail run, 10am, $25. Info: Penny Redfern, 119 Ranch Dr., Maggie Valley, NC 28751, (828)926-1919, pennyredfern@gmail.com, http://richardsrun.org Aug. 29, Charlotte - The Color Rave Electric Glow Run, Pre-Party 7:30pm; 5K Run 9:15pm; $27.50 by 6/1, after $47.50. Info: Happy Rave Runner (803)799-0808, happy@theColorRave.com, http://theColorRave.com/charlotte-nc Sept. 19, Blowing Rock - Stick Boy Bread Company Mayview Madness 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am; Kids 1 Mile Fun Run, 8am; $20 by 9/1, after $25. Info: Blue Ridge Conservancy, POB 568, Boone, NC 28607; (828)295-6198, zapfitness@gmail.com, http://blueridgeconservancy.org/news-events/annual-events/mayview-madness-run/ Sept. 19, Camp Lejeune - Marine Corps Half Marathon/10K/5K/1-Mile - USAA Grand Prix Series 2015, 7am; $45/$25/$25/$10 by 8/21; $55/$30/$30/$10 by 8/28; $65/$35/$35/$10 by 9/15; $75/$40/$10 on Race Day. Info: (910)451-0025, lejgrandprix@usmc-mccs.org, www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/grandprix/ Oct. 3, Roan Mountain, TN (Start) to Rhododendron Gardens, Roan Mountain, NC (Finish) - Top of The South, 14 Miles to the near summit of Roan Mountain, 7:30am. Info: Ken Sevensky (336)877-8888, info@WheresTheTop.com, www.WheresTheTop.com Oct. 10, Camp Lejeune - Remembrance Run 10K/5K/1-Mile - USAA Grand Prix Series 2015, 8am; $25/$25/$10 by 9/11; $30/$30/$10 by 9/18; $40/$40/$10 by 10/6; $45/$45/$10 on Race Day. Info: (910)451-0025, lejgrandprix@usmc-mccs.org, www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/grandprix/ Nov. 14, Lenoir - Meleah Mikeal Half Marathon, 9am; $35 by 7/31, $40 8/1-9/30, $45 10/1-11/13, $50 Race Day. Info: Zack Carter, 1031 Jim Barger Ct., Lenoir, NC 28645; Zack Carter (828)757-2196, zcarter@ci.lenoir.nc.us, www.cityoflenoir.com or www.racingtoes.com
South Carolina
July 4, Hilton Head Island - Hilton Head Island Firecracker Run 5K, 8am; $30/Adult 5K Run, $25/Kids 5K Run (12-under), $5 late fee after 6/27 & $10 on July 4. Info: Bear Foot Sports (843)757-8520, bfs@hargray.com, www.bearfootsports.com July 12, Columbia - XTERRA Harbison Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:10am; $50/Half, $30/5K, after 7/6 $55/Half, $35/5K. Info: Victoria Seahorn (404)421-3231, victoria@marathonmajic.com, www.marathonmajic.com Aug. 8, Camden - Springdale 5K at SUNRISE, 8am; $25 by 7/12, after $30. Info: Eggplant Events, POB 692, Blythewood, SC 29016; Jaime Lomas (803)600-1800, Erin Roof (803)665-6140, info@eggplantevents.com, www.Springdale5K.com Aug. 22, York - Summerfest 5K, 8am; Fun Run, 9am; $20/5K, $10/Fun Run by 8/14, after 8/14 $25/5K, $10/Fun Run. Info: Greater York Chamber of Commerce, POB 97, York, SC 29710; Paul Boger (803)684-2590, info@greateryorkchamber.com, www.yorksummerfest.com. Sept. 4, Anderson - The Peoples Bank Midnight Flight, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile. Info: (864)716-6809, www.andersonareaymcaorg, www.active.com
Oct. 18, Myrtle Beach - Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon, 7am; 10/17: Coastal 5K, 7:30am & Doggie Dash 9:15am; Save $10 with Code RJMBJUNE15 (expires 6/30/15) for Half Marathon Only. Info: Continental Event & Sports Management, POB 56-1154, Miami, FL 33256-1154, info@runmyrtlebeach.com, www.runmyrtlebeach.com
March 5, 2016, 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 Friday, 3/4. Info: (843)293-
RACE (7223), mbmarathon@yahoo.com, www.mbmarathon.com
Tennessee June 20, Bell Buckle - Bell Buckle RC-Moon Pie 10 Mile Run, 7am; $30 by 5/1, $35 5/2-31, $40 6/1-18, after 6/18 $45. Info: Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce, POB 222, Bell Buckle, TN 37020; Jenny Hunt (931)389-9663, info@bellbucklechamber.com, www.active.com (online registration until 6/18, 10pm); Printable applications: www.bellbucklechamber.com/events/rc-moon-pie-festival-and-10-mile-run/ Aug. 29, Johnson City - Bluegrass Half Marathon & 4-Person Relay, 7am (Hand-Cycle 6:55am); Kid's Race, 11am. Info: Karen Hubbs (423)946-0519, bluegrasshalfmarathon@gmail.com, www.bluegrasshalfmarathon.com Oct. 3, Roan Mountain, TN (Start) to Rhododendron Gardens, Roan Mountain, NC (Finish) - Top of The South, 14 Miles to the near summit of Roan Mountain, 7:30am. Info: Ken Sevensky (336)877-8888, info@WheresTheTop.com, www.WheresTheTop.com Oct. 10, Piney Flats - Overmountain Victory 10 Miler, 10 miler (optionals double) 9am; 3K Walk/Fun Run, 8:30am; $35/10 Miler, $12/3K by 10/1, after $40/10 Miler, $15/3K. Info: Don Davis, 200 Hyder Hill Rd., Piney Flats, TN 37686; (423)854-0152, donfdavis@aol.com, www.rockymountmuseum.com Virginia Sept. 20, Blacksburg - Hokie Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 7:50am; $80/Half Marathon, $65/No-Frills Option, $25/5K by 8/7; $85/Half Marathon, $70/No Frills Option, $30/5K 8/8-9/11; $90/Half Marathon, $75/No Frills Option, $35/5K 9/12-9/19. Info: James DeMarco (540)552-9339, james@runaboutsports.com, www.hokiehalf.com Sept. 26, Lynchburg - The Genworth Virginia 10 Miler, 4 Miler & 4 Mile Walk, 8am; RRCA State Championship 10 Miler; Children's Run on 9/25, 6pm; $45/10 Miler, $35/4 Miler Run or Walk by 8/1; $60/10 Miler, $45/4 Miler Run or Walk 8/2-9/20; $15/Children's Run. Info:racedirector@virginia10miler.com, www.virginia10miler.com Sept. 27, Arlington - Many Hopes Breaking Ground 5K, 11am, $25 by 7/31, $45 after. Info: Tracie Desjardins, 850 N. Randolph St #1027, Arlington, VA 22203, (540)460-3529, Tracie.desjardins@gmail.com, https://invest.manyhopes.org/checkout/donation?fcid=467240 Oct. 3, Alexandria - "Survive the 5" 5K Charity Run/Walk, (Raise Awareness for Youth Traffic Safety); 9am; Great Waves Park at Cameron Run Park; $30/13-over, $20/12-under by 9/15; $35/13-over, $25/12-under 9/16-30. Info: Robin Thompson (703)968-0975, robin@theartofdriving.org, http://www.theartofdriving.org Oct. 3-4, Hampton - Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1K; 10/3: 5K 8am, Kids 1K 9:30am; 10/4: Half Marathon 8am; $80/half, $35/5K, $20/1K by 6/30, $90/Half, $40/5K, $20/1K 7/1-31. Info: J&A Racing (757)412-1056, info@crawlincrabhalf.com, www.crawlincrabhalf.com Oct. 31, Virginia Beach - Anthem Wicked 10K & Monster Mile, 8am; $50/10K, $20/1 Mile 6/1-7/31; $55/$20 8/1-30; $60/$25 9/1-30, $65/$25 10/1-29; $70/$30 Race Weekend. Info: J&A Racing (757)412-1056, info@wicked10k.com, www.wicked10k.com Nov. 14, Richmond - Anthem Richmond Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K; 8K 7am, Half Marathon 7:30am, Marathon 7:50am. Info: Race Director, 100 Avenue of Champions, Richmond, VA 23230, (804)285-9495, marathon@sportsbackers.org, www.richmondmarathon.org Nov. 21-22, Virginia Beach - Blue Moon Harbor Lights Half Marathon & 5K, 11/22: Half Marathon 7:30am; 11/21: 5K, 8am; Kids Race, 9:30am; $75/Half, $30/5K, $20/Kids Final Mile by 6/30; $80/$35/$20 7/1-31. Info: J&A Racing (757)412-1056, info@harborlightshalf.com, www.harborlightshalf.com March 19-20, Virginia Beach - Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 8:30am & Half Marathon, 7am on 3/20; 8K & 1 Mile on 3/19; $100/Marathon, $80/Half, $30/8K, $20/1 Mile by 6/30; $105/$85/$35/$20 7/1-8/31. Info: J&A Racing (757)412-1056, info@shamrockmarathon.com, www.shamrockmarathon.com Marathons Sept. 13, Suffolk County, NY - Suffolk County Long Island Marathon & Half Marathon to support our veterans. 8am. Last chance to qualify for 2016 Boston Marathon. Run through downtowns of Suffolk County, finish by the short of Great South Bay. Info and registration: www.SuffolkMarathon.com Nov. 7-8, Savannah, GA - Rock n' Roll Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay, 7am (11/7); 5K & 1 Mile, 1pm (11/8); Kids Rock, 3:15pm (11/8); Save $10 Using Online Code JOURNAL1 (Valid for Half & Full only by 8/1). Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510, (800)311-1255, rnrsavannah@competitorgroup.com, www.RunRocknRoll.com/Savannah Nov. 14, Richmond, VA - Anthem Richmond Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K; 8K 7am, Half Marathon 7:30am, Marathon 7:50am. Info: Race Director, 100 Avenue of Champions, Richmond, VA 23230, (804)285-9495, marathon@sportsbackers.org, www.richmondmarathon.org Dec. 12, Huntsville, AL - Nike Rocket City Marathon, 8am; Registration Opens May 25th; $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, suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com, www.runrocketcity.com Jan. 9, Jackson, MS - Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter (10.5K) & Marathon Relay, 7am; Kids 1 Mile FR, 9am; Current Race Fees: $70/Marathon, $60/Half, $35/Quarter, $170/Relay, $10/Kids' Marathon. Info: info@msbluesmarathon.com, www.msbluesmarathon.com March 5, 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 Friday, 3/4. Info: (843)293-
RACE (7223), mbmarathon@yahoo.com, www.mbmarathon.com March 19-20, Virginia Beach, VA - Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 8:30am & Half Marathon, 7am on 3/20; 8K & 1 Mile on 3/19; $100/Marathon, $80/Half, $30/8K, $20/1 Mile by 6/30; $105/$85/$35/$20 7/1-8/31. Info: J&A Racing (757)412-1056, info@shamrockmarathon.com, www.shamrockmarathon.com Multisports Aug. 1, Greenwood, MS - Bikes, Blues & Bayous, 2, 11, 20, 46 & 62 Miles Bike; 7am; $45/11, 20, 46 & 62 Miles, $20/2 Miles; after 7/17 $50, $25/2 Miles. Info: Beth Stevens, POB 848, Greenwod, MS 38935; (662)453-4152, info@greenwoodms.com, www.bikebluesbayous.com Ultra Sept. 26, Lakeland, FL - 12 Hour Tick Tock Ultra & Team Relay, 7am to 7pm; Lake Hollingsworth Park. Info: Mary Marcia Brown (302)650-8101, gallantgait@gmail.com, www.ticktockultra.vpweb.com Dec. 12, Wakulla Springs, FL - Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic, 50K & 50 Mile; 7am; $60/50K, $80/50 Mile by 12/9. Info: Jay Silvanima & Nancy Stedman, 527 E. Call St., Tallahassee, FL 32301; Jay (850)264-0739, Nancy (850)545-7074, tallahasseeultra@gmail.com, www.tallahasseeultra.com |
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