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Alabama
Sept. 5, Gulf Shores - Tacky Jack's Bloody Mary 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile FR, 7:30am; Custom Age-Group Award Medals. Free Food, Beer and Bloody Marys at the After Race Party! Wear Your Favorite Team Colors to Kick Off The Football Season! Team Spirit Prizes!!. Info: Harley Sports LLC (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, Register online: www.runsignup.com
Oct. 17, Dothan - Sandi McCool Champions of Hope, 5K & 10K; 8am; Wheelchair Div. 5K or 10K; $25/5K, $35/10K. Info: Meghan Woodham/Southeast Alabama Medical Center Foundation, 1922 Fairview Ave., Dothan, AL 36301; (334)673-4150, samcfoundation@samc.org, www.samcfoundation.org
Nov. 22, Birmingham - Magic City Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am; 1 Mile FR, 8:45am; $75/Half 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,
Oct. 3, Fayetteville - Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival, 5K & 10K Open; 7:30am; $25 by 9/20, after $40. Info: Jay Lewis, Race Director, POB 10734, Fayetteville, AR 72703; (479)530-5954, jay.lewis@chilepepperfestival.org, www.chilepepperfestival.org
Oct. 10, El Dorado - Operation Christmas Child, 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk, 8am; $30 by 9/28, $35 race day. Info: Vicki Pepper, 701 South West Ave., El Dorado, AR 71730, (870)862-4264, vpepper@ibceldorado.com or chouston@ibceldorado.com, www.ibceldorado.com
Nov. 21, Hot Springs - Spa Running Festival, Half Marathon, 7am; 10K & 5K, 8am; 1K, 9:30am; $50/13.1 mi., $30/10K & 5K. Info: Cindy Baswell, Race Director, POB 1199, Hot Springs, AR 71913; (501)276-8870, cindy@spa10k.com, www.sparunningfestival.com
Florida
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
Oct. 10-11, Blue Mt. Beach/Santa Rosa Beach - 10/10: 30A 5K, 7am; 30A 10 Miler, 8am; 10/11: Blue Mountain Beach 1/2 Marathon & 10K, 7am. Info: Andy Kennedy, 79 Governors Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, (225)772-2737, multisportfit@aol.com, www.bluemountainhalf.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
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 - $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, Atlanta - Strong Legs Run, 10K 8am; 5K 9:15am; Mascot Trot 10am; 2K 10:30am; $25, $30 on Race Day. Info: Renee Fraley, 1577 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, GA 30329; (404)785-7315, renee.fraley@choa.org, www.choa.org/stronglegs Nov. 7, Roswell - Volition America Half Marathon, 7am (wheelchair 6:55am); 5K 7:15am; $75/Half, $30/5K by 10/31, after $85/Half, $35/5K. Info: Jim Rainey, 4180 Liberty Trace, Marietta, GA 30066; (770)926-2367, jim@multisports.com, Register at www.gamultisports.com 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 JOURNAL2 (Valid for Half & Full only by 9/1). Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510, (800)311-1255, rnrsavannah@competitorgroup.com, www.RunRocknRoll.com/Savannah Nov. 21, Atlanta - Autism Speaks Georgia 5K, 9am; $35 by 10/16, after $40. Info: Kaitlyn Morris, 900 Circle 75 Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30339; Kaitlyn Morris (770)451-0570, kaitlyn.morris@autismspeaks.org, http://events.autismspeaks.org/georgia5k Kentucky
Oct. 10, Williamstown - Explore the Mud: 5K Mud Run/Obstacle Course, 8am to 2pm; Individual and Group Rate Available; Deadline 9/25. Info: Fitness For Life Around Grant County, POB 518, Williamstown, KY 41097; GetFitGrantCounty@gmail.com, www.explorethemud.eventbrite.com
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. 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 Sept. 26, Mullins - "Run for Sight" 5K, 8am; $25 by 9/22, after $30. Info: Dr. Franklin Mason, POB 306, Mullins, SC 29574; Dr. Franklin Mason (843)464-9652 (o), (843)464-8324 (h), fgmddsrun@bellsouth.net
Oct. 18, Myrtle Beach - Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon, 7am; 10/17: Coastal 5K, 7:30am & Doggie Dash 9:15am; Save $10 with Code RJMBAUG15 (Half only; expires 8/31). 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, Jasper - Jasper Highlands 5K, 8am (CST), $25, $30 late. Info: Lyndi Rogers, 210 Battle Creek Rd., Kimball, TN 37380, (423)505-1084, llott@tnland.com, www.active.com
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. 19, Burke Lake Park - ROCKS, Inc. 5 Miler & 2 Mile Walk, 8:30am; Open to the Public; ROTC Team Challenge, ROTC Cadet Competition, Rocks Member Competition; Raising Funds for Scholarship and Outreach Programs! For additional information or to register: (757)572-1261, therocksdc@aol.com www.therocksdc.org 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; $100/Half, $45/5K, $20/1K 8/1-31; $110/Half, $50/5K, $20/1K 9/1-29; $125/Half, $60/5K, $30/1K Race Weekend. 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; $55/10K, $20/1 Mile 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; $90/Half, $40/5K, $20/Kids Final Mile by 8/1-31; $95/Half, $45/5K, $20/Kids Final Mile 9/1-30. 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 Washington, DC Sept. 19, Burke Lake Park, VA - ROCKS, Inc. 5 Miler & 2 Mile Walk, 8:30am; Open to the Public; ROTC Team Challenge, ROTC Cadet Competition, Rocks Member Competition; Raising Funds for Scholarship and Outreach Programs! For additional information or to register: (757)572-1261, therocksdc@aol.com www.therocksdc.org 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 JOURNAL2 (Valid for Half & Full only by 9/1). 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 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 Oct. 24, Pinehurst, NC - 12 Hour Tick Tock Ultra & Team Relay, 6am to 6pm; Forest Creek Golf Club. Info: Mary Marcia Brown (302)650-8101, gallantgait@gmail.com, www.ncticktockultra.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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35 Years Of Running - A Journey Through Time. Lena Hollmann of Cary, NC, reflects on her career and the many changes in running. http://Running.Net
No invited runners to Athens Marathon on Nov. 8 due to Greek financial problems. About 16,000 runners still expected. First Olympic Games were held at Athens in 1896.
Sonja Friend-Uhl masters the running world. Wonderful story by Carolyn Mather, Running Journal columnist. See story & photo at http://Running.Net .
Iron Horse Half Marathon, one of best destination races in USA, will be held Oct. 11 at 8 a.m. at Midway, KY.
Astronaut Franklin Story Musgrave to speak at Cape Canaveral, FL, Nov. 28 at pre-race dinner of Space Coast Marathon & Half.
Avoid running trails in the evening. If you do, be sure they are well lit. Best to run with someone even on popular trail - and carry a cell phone.
DivasŪ Half Marathon & 5K Series returns to Peachtree City, GA Sept. 12. It's the first stop on the Divas tour this fall. http://Running.Net
Huntsville (AL) Track Club July/August newsletter was issue 222 and the 1974 founding editors Harold & Louise Tinsley continue their excellence!
Seeing Savannah On The Run. Tourists run to see city's sites with Stephen Prudhomme, running tour guide. Forrest Gump told his story there. http://Running.Net
A full marathon has been added to the 18th annual Beckley, WV, Half Marathon. Race date is Sept. 19.
Whether to run when it's raining? Well, yeah, okay. Whether to run when there's lightning? Well, no, unless you want to be wet when hit ...
RRCA Tennessee 10K State Championship will be the Raccoon Mountain 10K on Sept. 26 at the TVA Raccoon Mountain plant. TVA property at Chattanooga.
Boston bid for 2024 Olympics was withdrawn, Los Angeles now gets new opportunity.
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