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Issue: # 89
September 2015

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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

Oct. 10, Mountain Home
- Color Me FIRST 5K/1 Mile, 7:30am/Registration, 8am/Start; $30/Adult, $15/12-under by 10/2; after $35/Adult, $20/12-under. Info: Jackie Meissner, 500 Bomber Blvd., Mountain Home, AR 72653; (870)405-9848, jmeissner@mtnhome.k12.ar.us, www.baxterbombsquad.com

Nov. 7, Little Rock
- The Color Run 5K- "The Happiest 5K on the Planet" is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality. The 2015 Shine Tour is coming to Little Rock on November 7, and you can save $5 with promo code "RUNNING" when you register at http://thecolorrun.com/little-rock/ today!
 
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 
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
 
Sept. 26, Viera - The Caracara 5K, 7:30am; Location: Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands; $25, Late Registration-$30. Info: Angela Cobb - angela@undergroundrunners.com, Website: www.thecaracara5k.com, Active link: https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=19729954

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
 
Nov. 26, Tamarac - Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K Run, 7:30am, $25 by 11/15, $30 after. Info: City of Tamarac, 7525 NW 88th Ave., Tamarac, FL 33321, (954)597-3620, melissa.petron@tamarac.org, http://www.active.com/tamarac-fl/running/35th-annual-tamarac-turkey-trot-2015

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
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 JOURNAL3 (Valid for Half & Full only by 11/1). 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,
 
Dec. 12, Atlanta - Barb's 5K - Presented by BeeCause, 8am; Fit Kids Run/Walk presented by SKYZONE (this is brand new), 1 mi., 1/2 mi., 1/4 mi., & 100 yards. Info: (800)200-2771 (x306), info@galloway131.com, https://jeffgalloway131.com
 
Dec. 13, Atlanta - JG 13.1 - Jeff Galloway Half Marathon, 8am; Online Registration: $105 by 9/1; $115 9/2-12/7; $130 12/11-12 (at expo). Info: (800)200-2771 (x306), info@galloway131.com, https://jeffgalloway131.com
 
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
 
Oct. 31, Hodgenville - Pumpkin Trunkin' 5K & 1 Mile FR/Walk, 10am; $20 by 10/23, after $25. Info: Paul Richey, 730 Tonieville Rd, Hodgenville, KY 42748, (270)358-3193, paul@fbchodgenville.org, https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Hodgenville/PumpkinTrunkin5K

Louisiana
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; info@thecharlessheltonfoundation.org, http://www.planetReg.com/E7227133825907

Oct. 17, Oxon Hill, MD At the Oxon Hill Manor - Ebenezer AME Church presents: The 14th Anniversary Summerville Woodrow Wilson Bridge 10/5K Run, and 10/5K Walk, with 8am Start; Earlier the 30K/50K Bike Ride, with 7am Start; Cost for any event: $30 ($15 under 18), $35 after 10/2/15. Contact Info: Reginald Thomas (301)326-3658, Low Goolsby (703)577-2600; Register online: www.racepacket.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 38935;
(662)453-4152, info@greenwoodms.com, www.300oaks.com
 

Oct. 24, Rolling Fork - Teddy Bear Color Run, 5K Run/Walk; Registration: 7:15am; 5K Run/Walk: 8am; $30 by 10/15, Late Entry $35. Info: Jowilla Secoy, 47 South Fourth St., Rolling Fork, MS 39159; Jowilla Secoy (662)873-5173, (601)720-8172, jsecoy@sichosp.org, www.sihn.info

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   
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; $55/Half, $30/10K, $30/5K, $10/1 Mile 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,
  
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.html

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/ 
      
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
 
Nov. 14, Pisgah Forest - Big Bad John Rock (Trail Race), 16 miles, 9 miles, 8:30am. Info: Mike Cothran, PO Box 26614, Greenville, SC 29616, (864)907-1742, mike@goruntrails.com, https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=33050

Nov. 26, Salisbury - Butterball 5K, 8:30am; $25, Race Day $30. Info: Rayna Gardner @ The Forum, 2318 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC 28147; (704)633-6638, raynagardner@live.com, www.theforumfitness.com
 
South Carolina    
 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 RJMBSEPT15 (Half only; expires 9/30). Info: Continental Event & Sports Management, POB 56-1154, Miami, FL 33256-1154, info@runmyrtlebeach.com, www.runmyrtlebeach.com  
 
Oct. 31, Irmo - NW YMCA Pumpkin Run & Kids FR, 8am/Kids Run; 5K/8:30am; $25 by 10/17, after $30. Info: Erin B. Roof-Race Director, YMCA of Columbia, 1501 Kennerly Rd., Irmo, SC 29063; (803)407-8007, erinroof@columbiaymca.org, www.columbiaymca.org or www.strictlyrunning.com

Nov. 7, Florence - Run Like a Nut - South Carolina Pecan Festival Event, Half Marathon, 8am; 10K & 5K, 9am; $40/Half, $30/10K, $25/5K by 10/16; after $50/$40/$35. Info: Karen Leatherman, 120 E. Elm St., Florence, SC 29506; Karen Leatherman (843)629-6899, kleatherman@fitnessforumonline.com, https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Florence/RunLikeANut
 
Dec. 5, Lugoff - Jingle Bell 5K Run & Walk, 8am; $25, after 11/6 $30. Info: Fitness Zone, 814 Hwy. 1 South, Lugoff, SC 29078; George Gibson (803)438-3811, fitnesszone43@aol.com, www.fitnesszonelugoff.com; Register online: www.strictlyrunning.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 
Sept. 12, Leiper's Fork - Heroes in Recovery Leiper's Fork 6K, 8am; $35 through 9/11, Race Day $40; Location: Historic Leiper's Fork, 4141 Old Hillsboro Rd., Leiper's Fork, TN. Contact: Sarah Shearer - sarah.shearer@frnmail.com, http://heroesinrecovery.com/heroes6k/leipers-fork-tn/

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; $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
 
Nov. 14, Thompson's Station - Hills and Hollers Half Marathon & 5K, 8am; $55/Half, $30/5K by 11/11, then $70/Half, $45/5K. Info: Mitch McKee, 125 Cornerstone Circle, Franklin, TN 37064, (615)417-7190, mitchmckee@hotmail.com, www.presenttroublesracing.com

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; $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. 20, McLean - Super H 5K Run, Walk & Wheel; Registration begins at 7am; Race Starts at 8am; $30 early registration, after 9/1 $35. Info: Leslie Concha (202)877-1781, leslie.concha@medstar.net, Website

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,  
 
Sept. 27, Arlington - Many Hopes Breaking Ground 5K, 11am, $35 8/1-9/26, $45 on Race Day. 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; $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; $60/10K, $25/1 Mile 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. 15, Alexandria - 2015 .US National 12K Race, 12K: $55/USATF Members, Military & Police, $60/Open (non-members) by 10/31, $60/$65 11/1-15; 1 Mile: $25/USATF Members, Military & Police, $30/Open (non-members) by 9/30, $30/$35 10/1-11/15. Info: events@usatf.org, www.national12k.us/Home.aspx

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; $95/Half, $45/5K, $20/Kids Final Mile 9/1-30; $100/Half, $50/5K, $20/Kids Final Mile 10/1-11/2. 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; $110/Marathon, $90/Half, $40/8K, $20/1 Mile 9/1-11/2; $120/Marathon, $100/Half, $45/8K, $20/1 Mile 11/3-12/14. 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
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 JOURNAL3 (Valid for Half & Full only by 11/1). 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; $110/Marathon, $90/Half, $40/8K, $20/1 Mile 9/1-11/2; $120/Marathon, $100/Half, $45/8K, $20/1 Mile 11/3-12/14. 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 - NC TICK TOCK ULTRA & Team Relay, 12-Hour Ultra & Team Relay; 6am. 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
 

Running News
Real legends - Scott Ludwig has lunch with "real legends" of running, including Marshall Ulrich. Read his fascinating column at http://Running.Net .
Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk in Atlanta will have a new, improved route. See story and course map at http://Running.Net .
Charleston Marathon in South Carolina offering a Kids Marathon for school children with final 1.2 miles run on the marathon course Jan. 15, the day before the marathon.
J. Penny wins Bluegrass 1/2 Marathon at Johnson City, TN. in 1:12:11, Natalia Rivas was top female in 1:31:04.
Hickory, NC native Ryan Hill is an emerging force at 5,000 meters. Read Dave Hunter's story at http://Running.Net
Nation's Triathlon Celebrates 10th Anniversary Sept. 13 at Washington, DC. http://running.net
Sunday, Sept. 7, is International Mermaid Day. Beach runs may see some sightings -- or at least enjoy a breeze.
Chicago Marathon drops use of rabbits. These pacesetters are not used by Boston and New York Marathons.
Portland Marathon Oct. 9 will have a piano on the course that any runner can play. Just stop briefly and play a few bars!
There are many short distances in our pilgrimage and each can be pivotal. Learning and staying on course is the key. It's a long run.
Kids Run The Nation grant applications being accepted by RRCA, will award grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 each. RRCA.org.
Larry Eder of RunBlogRun.com covered the World Championships in Beijing, China. Read his column about his "friends" the taxi drivers at Running.Net.
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