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Alabama
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, Register online: www.runsignup.com
Nov. 22, Birmingham - Magic City Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am; 1 Mile FR, 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.magiccityrun.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, $20/Students (18-under), $40 by 10/30, $50 by 1/1, $60 by 2/5, $80 after 2/5, $90 on Race Day; 5K Run/Walk, 9am, $15/Students (18-under), $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
Arkansas
Sept. 12, El Dorado - SouthArk Outdoor Expo Major Ronald Wayne Culver Hero 5K Walk/Run, 7:30am; Start: 319 S. Washington, at the corner of Locust St.; $20 by 9/4, after $25. Info: Dr. Sterling or Cynthia Reyna, (870)864-7130, sclaypoole@southark.edu, www.southarkexpo.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 Kup 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, Website
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
Oct. 4, Deerfield Beach - 19th Annual Dunn's Run, 5K Walk/Run & 5 Mile Run; 7:30am; $30/5K, $35/5 Mile by 10/2, after $35/5K, $40/5 Mile. Info: Danielle Brock, 877 NW 61st St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309; (954)537-1010, dbrock@bgcbc.org, www.dunnsrun.com
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
Jan. 3, Jacksonville - Jacksonville Bank Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7am; Bolles School; $70/Marathon, $45/Half, $25/5K by 10/31; $75/$50/$30 11/1-11/30; $80/$55/$35 12/1/15-1/2/16; $85/$60/$40 on Race Day. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com, www.1stplacesports.com
Jan. 17, Naples - Naples Daily News Half Marathon, 7am; $45 by 12/1, $65 by 1/10. Info: Perry Silverman, POB 8635, Naples, FL 34102; (678)777-5622, Psilvrman@aol.com, www.napleshalfmarathon.net
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, Website 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. 7, Duluth - The Great Labor Day Mile Sponsored by USATF Georgia, (5) 1 Mile Races - Elite Men, Elite Women, Master Men, Master Women, 1 Mile Fun Run, 8am; Early Registration all races - $18 until 7/31/15; $20 from 8/1-8/31/15; $25.00 from 9/1-9/5/15. Day of race - $30. Youth 18 and under - $10. Info: Marlene Atwood 770-883-4208, marleneatwood@usatfga.org, Website
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 Maryland Oct. 3, White Plains - Charles Shelton Foundation 5K Walk/Run, 8am; Indian Head Rail Trail/10390 Theodore Green Blvd; Event includes walk div.; $25 (18-older), $15 (ages 10-17), 9-under free; Day of Event $30. Info: Doris Shelton, POB 2539, Waldorf, MD 20603; http://www.planetReg.com/E7227133825907
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 38935; (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
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
Aug. 29, Hickory - Hickory Christian Academy Knights 5K Run, 8am; $20 by 8/22, after $25. Info: Carol Johncock, 3260 6th Street Dr. NW, Hickory, NC 28601; (828)234-5457, cjohncock@charter.net, www.hickorychristianacademy.com
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. 12, Asheville - WNC Run/Walk for Autism, 5K 1:30pm; 1 Mile 1:40pm $25. Info: Autism Society of NC, 505 Oberlin Rd., Ste. 230, Raleigh, NC 27605; Shelley Jarman (919)743-0204, runwalk@autismsociety-nc.org, www.wncrunwalkforautism.com 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, https://go.events.com/#/event/2115 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/ Sept. 26, Greensboro - Greensboro Run/Walk for Autism, 5K 9am; 1 Mile 9:30am $25. Info: Autism Society of NC, 505 Oberlin Rd., Ste. 230, Raleigh, NC 27605; Shelley Jarman (919)743-0204, runwalk@autismsociety-nc.org, www.greensbororunwalkforautism.com Sept. 26, Hiddenite - Hiddenite Festival Road Race, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K; 8:30am; $20/half by 9/11, after $25; $15/10K & 5K by 9/11, after $20. Info: Rick French, 621 Liledoun Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681; (828)632-9332, rfrench@alexandercountync.gov, www.alexandercountync.gov/events/ 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/ Oct. 10, Raleigh - Triangle Run/Walk for Autism, 5K Competitive 9am; 5K Non-Competitive 9:20am; 1 Mile, 9:40am; $25. Info: Autism Society of NC, 505 Oberlin Rd., Ste. 230, Raleigh, NC 27605; Shelley Jarman (919)743-0204, runwalk@autismsociety-nc.org, www.trianglerunwalkforautism.com Oct. 17, New Bern - Neuse River Bridge Run, Half Marathon 7am, 10K 7:30am, 5K; Superkids' Fun Run on 10/16, 5:30pm. Info: ann@gameonnc.com, www.bridgerun.org 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
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, Erwin - Unicoi County Apple Festival Road Race, 4 Mile Run & 3K Walk; 9am; $20/4 Mile Run, $15/3K Walk by 10/1; after $25/4 Mile Run, $20/3K Walk. Info: Unicoi County Family YMCA, 601 Love St., Erwin, TN 37650; (423)743-3361, ebarbaau@aol.com, www.werunevents.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 Oct. 31, Farragut - Farragut 13.1, 5K & Kids Mile; 8am; $60/Half, $30/5K, $10/Kids Run during 7/1-8/31; $65/Half, $35/5K, $15/Kids Run during 9/1-9/30; $70/Half, $40/5K, $15/Kids Run during 10/1-10/26; $75/Half, $50/5K, $20/Kids Run at Expo (10/30); No Race Day Registration. Info: Ray Wilson Jr., Race Dir. (865)789-1594, farragut13.1@gmail.com, www.farragut13-1.org 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, Website 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, Website, 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. 4, Alexandria, VA to National Harbor, MD - Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon & 6K, 7am; $100/half, $115 late fee. Info: Steve Nearman, 1005 Cameron St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703)587-4321, info@wilsonbridgehalf.com www.wilsonbridgehalf.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. 3, Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Bank Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7am; Bolles School; $70/Marathon, $45/Half, $25/5K by 10/31; $75/$50/$30 11/1-11/30; $80/$55/$35 12/1/15-1/2/16; $85/$60/$40 on Race Day. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com, www.1stplacesports.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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An easy recovery run a day or so after a tough race helps your muscles and your psyche. Recover with enjoyment.
5K was most raced distance in 2014 with 44% of all race finishers in U.S. Next was half marathon with 11% according to Running USA.
Shannon Rowbury breaks American 1500 meter record at Monaco, finishing in 3:56:29. Record was held by Mary Decker.
Avoiding the heat -- July 25 - Crystal City Twilighter 5K, Arlington, VA, 8:30 pm. Info: https://www.runpacers.com/race/twilighter
American Track League will have event Aug. 1 at Emory University, Atlanta, 7 pm. Olympians include Nick Symmonds, Asafa Powell.
Run in Memory of Robert Espinoza, Savannah's Jogfather, Tuesday, July 28, 6:30pm, Ellis Square, Savannah, GA. 4, 5, 6.5 miles.
Myles Gibson (18:09.5), Margaret Winkler (23:01.3) win Dr. James H. Crowder 5K Run, Blakely, GA. Crowder was longtime Heart Fund chairman.
Victory lap film of 1896 Olympic marathon winner Spyridon Louis discovered in International Olympic Committee basement. Winning time was 2:58:58. http://Running.Net
Enjoy the spirit which propels you. Run for life. Others will admire, yours to encourage them to join the enrichment.
Life is sometimes putting one foot in front of the other. You know how to keep going, an advantage in life. Keep going, victory lies ahead.
Females accounted for 10.7 million finishers nationwide in 2014 and represent 57% from event fields, per Running USA.
Amy Edelstein, 37, Shelby, NC 1st woman at Peach Festival 10K, Gaffney, SC in 42:40. 2nd was Jennifer Lybrand, 28, West Columbia, SC. in 44:50.
Number of runners in marathons and half marathons grew in 2014, other distances declined, per Running USA study.
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