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Alabama
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, Register online: www.runsignup.com
Dec. 12, Huntsville - Nike Rocket City Marathon, 8am; $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
Feb. 20, Gulf Shores - Sea Turtle 1/2 Marathon and Sweetheart 5K Run/5K Walk. 1/2 Marathon 7:30am, $40 by 10/30, $50 by 1/1, $60 by 2/5, $80 after 2/5, $90 on Race Day, $20/students (18-under); 5K Run/Walk, 9am, $25 by 10/30, $30 by 1/1, $35 by 2/5, $40 on Race Day, $20/students (18-under); 1 Mile Fun Run, 8:30am, $15 by 2/19, $20 on Race Day. Info: Sweetheart Run 5K/Sea Turtle 1/2 Marathon, POB 3584, Orange Beach, AL 36561; Walt Graham (205)966-4366, sweetheartrun@run42k.com, www.RunSignUp.com
Florida
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
Aug. 15, Port Orange - Red Solo 4K Run/Walk, 7:30am; $25 before 8/1, $28 8/2-14, $30 on Race Day. Info: Nancy Rowan, 3408 S. Atlantic Ave. #37, Daytona Beach, FL 32118; (321)749-4494, runningal@cfl.rr.com, https://runningalem.com/events.php#redSolo4Kup
Sept. 13, Delray Beach - Halfway to the Delray Beach St. Patricks Day 5K/10K/Kids Green Dash; 7am; 5K $25, 10K $30, by 9/8, then $30/$35. Info: Lacey Chimienti, POB 214, Boca Raton, FL 33429, (561)222-8440, lacey@runforfundsflorida.com, info@runforfundsflorida.com, https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/DelrayBeach/HalfwaytotheDelrayBeachStPatricksDayParade5K10K
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 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. 1, Woodstock - Run With the Chiefs 5K, 8am; $25 by 7/10, after $30. Info: Scott Moore, 410 English Ivy Way, Woodstock, GA 30188; (678)296-7710, sequoyahxcboosterclub@gmail.com, www.runwiththechiefs5k.org
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. 15, Brooklet - Brooklet 5K Peanut Run, 7am; $20 by 8/3, after $25. Info: Toby Davis, POB 313, Brooklet, GA 30415; (912)481-4050, margtoby@gmail.com, www.brookletpeanutfestival.com
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
Sept. 19, Rome - Roman Rumble 5K, 8am; 2 Mile Health Walk, 8:05am; $25/5K, $20/Walk by 9/16 midnight, Race day $30/5K, $20/Walk. Info: Gail Garland, POB 5143, Rome, GA 30162-5143, (706)235-5437, ggarland@nwga-cac.org, www.romanrumble.org Oct. 18, Atlanta - RunDunwoody - Rotary Race to Serve, 5K, 8am; 1 Mile, 9am; Tot Trot (ages 2-5), 9:15am; Start/Finish Perimeter Mall; $30/5K by 10/8, $35 10/9-10/17, $40 on RD; $20/1 Mile by 10/8, $25 10/9-Race Day; Tot Trot/Free. Info: Dunwoody Rotary Club, POB 88489, Atlanta, GA 30356-8489; Kelly Hundley (678)778-7105, info@rundunwoody.net, www.rundunwoody.net 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
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
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.
North Carolina
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 9pm; $47.50/VIP by 7/14, after $52.50, Race Day $67.50; Current Registration: $27.50 by 7/14, after $32.50, $37.50 on Race Day. Info: Happy Rave Runner (803)799-0808, happy@theColorRave.com, http://theColorRave.com/charlotte-nc Sept. 7, Cary - Labor Day Carying Place 5K & 10K Run, Walk & Dash; 10K 8am, 5K 8:15am; $25 by 8/30; $30 by 9/6, $35 race day. Info: Allen Reep, The Carying Place, POB 622, Cary, NC 27512, (919)462-1800, allen.reep@thecaryingplace.org, www.fsseries.com/carying-place-10k-and-5k 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. 3, Rutherfordton - Overmountain Victory Trail 5K Road Race, 8am; $20 by 9/21, after $25. Info: Stephanie Williams, POB 82, Rutherfordton, NC 28139; (828)287-2071, rtrinc@rutherfordton.net, http://www.rutherfordtown.com/overmountain-victory-trail-5k.htmlOct. 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 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 RJMBJULY 15 (Half only; expires 7/31). Info: Continental Event & Sports Management, POB 56-1154, Miami, FL 33256-1154, info@runmyrtlebeach.com, www.runmyrtlebeach.com
March 5, Myrtle Beach - 19th Anniversary Myrtle Beach Marathon, Dasani Half Marathon & WPDE Marathon Team Relay, 6:30am; Neon Night 5K, 7pm & Ripley's Aquarium Family FR, 5:30pm on Friday, 3/4. Info: (843)293-
RACE (7223), mbmarathon@yahoo.com, www.mbmarathon.com
Tennessee Aug. 23, Jonesborough - Little Ironman 5K, Fun Walk & Mini Mudder, 3pm/Mini Mudder; 5pm/5K & Fun Walk; $15 by 8/9, $20 on Race Day. Info: Terry Adcock, 159 Pond Hill Rd., Jonesborough, TN 37659; (423)753-3954, philfoundation@yahoo.com, www.philfoundation.org Aug. 29, Johnson City - Bluegrass Half Marathon & 4-Person Relay, 7am (Hand-Cycle 6:55am); Kid's Race, 11am; Register online by 6pm on Thursday, Aug. 27. 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 Oct. 24, Farragut - Farragut Fall 5K, Fun Run & Pet Parade; 8am; $20, $15 (17-under) by 10/16, after $25, $20 (17-under). Info: Bettye Sisco, 11826 Kingston Pike, Ste. 110, Knoxville, TN 37933; Bettye Sisco (865)675-7057, info@farragutchamber.com, https://runnerreg.us/farragutfall5k 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/arlington/events/breaking-ground-5k-run/walk/e51823 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/ART_5K!/Survive_the_5_5K_Poster_8.5x14.pdf, Register at: http://www.imathlete.com/events/EventOverview.aspx?fEID=23815 Oct. 3-4, Hampton - Crawlin' Crab Half Marathon, 5K & Kids 1K; 10/3: 5K 8am, Kids 1K 9:30am; 10/4: Half Marathon 8am; $90/Half, $40/5K, $20/1K 7/1-31; $100/Half, $45/5K, $20/1K 8/1-31. 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, VA - Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 8:30am & Half Marathon, 7am on 3/20; 8K & 1 Mile on 3/19; $105/Marathon, $85/Half, $35/8K, $20/1 Mile 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; $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 - 19th Anniversary Myrtle Beach Marathon, Dasani Half Marathon & WPDE Marathon Team Relay, 6:30am; Neon Night 5K, 7pm & Ripley's Aquarium 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; $105/Marathon, $85/Half, $35/8K, $20/1 Mile 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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Photo finish at Peachtree Road Race as Scott Overall (Great Britain) finished in 29:30 to nip American Ben Payne.
Alexi Pappas (Eugene, OR) top female at AJC Peachtree Road Race in 33:28. Team Africa wins Peachtree Cup. http://Running.Net
Charleston (SC) Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K weekend is Jan. 15-16, Expo Friday, races Saturday. http://CharlestonMarathon.com
2016 Boston Marathon registration will open on Monday, September 14, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Story: http://Running.Net
Visualize. Know you can accomplish what you allow in your race and in the long run of life. Goal of both is to finish successfully.
What You Can See on the Run - If You Look. Wonderful column by Ginger Herring of St. Pete Road Runners. http://Running.Net
Austin Kohls, 17, Hot Springs, AR, won Brickfest 5K at Malvern, AR, in 17:53.26. Top gal was Adela Hernandez, 22, of Glenwood, in 20:33.23.
Send running info, including first-person and feature stories and photos, to Running Journal at RJ@Running.Net.
Daniel Kirwa of Searcy, AR, wins Go! Mile in 4:22:20. Kevin Schwab of Oklahoma 2nd 4:26.78, Noah Findlay of Little Rock 3rd 4:35:95.
Rich Saunders, Williamsburg, wins 6th Yorktown (VA) Independence Day 8K in 28:17. Christina Hogue of Hampton top gal in 32:54.
Scott Wietecha, 33, Hendersonville, TN, wins Born in USA four-miler at Columbia, SC, in 19:11. Anna Jenkins, 13, first female in 25:47.
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