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 Sandy McCool Champions of Hope 5K/10K Dothan, AL Oct. 17  Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon/5K Myrtle Beach, SC Oct. 18  Florida Halloween Half/5K Ft. De Soto Park Oct. 31 Florida Holiday Halfathon Madeira Beach Dec. 13 Clearwater Distance Classic Clearwater 1/17 Florida Beach Halfathon/5K Ft. De Soto Park 3/6  Strong Legs Run 10K/5K Atlanta, GA Nov. 7  The Color Run 5K Little Rock, AR Nov. 7  Rock n' Roll Marathon/ Half Marathon/Relay Savannah, GA Nov. 7-8  Spa Running Festival Half Marathon/10K/5K Hot Springs, AR Nov. 21  Autism Speaks Georgia 5K Atlanta, GA Nov. 21  Magic City Half Marathon/5K Birmingham, AL Nov. 22  Nike Rocket City Marathon Huntsville, AL Dec. 12  JG 13.1 Jeff Galloway Half Marathon Atlanta, GA Dec. 13  Mississippi Blues Marathon/Half Marathon Jackson, MS Jan. 9  Myrtle Beach Marathon/Half Marathon/Marathon Relay/5K Myrtle Beach, SC March 5
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Alabama
Oct. 10, Orange Beach - National Shrimp Festival 10K Run, 8am; 5K Run & 5K Walk, 8:30am; $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; $80/Half 9/1-10/31 $85 11/1-19; $39/5K 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; $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
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
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 8636, Naples, FL 34102; (678)777-5622, Psilvrman@aol.com, www.napleshalfmarathon.net
Feb. 7, Sarasota - Sarasota Music Half Marathon, 7am; Save $5 with code RJC5 at checkout. Info: Heather Hackett (941)735-5822, heather@sarasotahalf.com, www.sarasotahalf.com
Feb. 20-21, Tampa - Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic, 2/20: 15K, 6:45am (6:40am Wheelchair); 5K, 9:15am; 2/21: Half Marathon, 6:15am; 8K, 9:30am. Info: Susan Harmeling (813)254-7866, gdcarun@verizon.net, www.tampabayrun.com
Georgia
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@gamultisports.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. 20, Warm Springs - The Candlelight Tour Run, 1 Mile 9:30pm; 5K 10pm; $20 if received by 11/6; $25 (w/shirt), $15 (no shirt) after 11/6 & Race Day. Info: The Candlelight Tour Run, c/o Meriwether County Chamber of Commerce, POB 9, Warm Springs, GA 31830; Wanda Crowder (706)846-9606, Carol McKinley (706)655-2558, meriwetherchamber@windsteam.net, www.meriwethercountychamber.org
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,
Nov. 21, Cartersville - Turkey Trot 5K, Run & Walk; 9am; $25 by 11/1, after $30. Info: United Way of Bartow, 320 Cherokee Ave., Cartersville, GA 30120; (770)386-1677, ballc@bartowga.org, www.bartowliveunited.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@jeffgalloway131.com, https://jeffgalloway131.com
Dec. 12, Marietta - Sleighbells on the Square 5K/1K, 5K 8:30am; 1K 9:30am; $25/Adults, $20/Youth (18-under) thru 11/29; $30 11/30-12/10; $35/All Races on Race Day. Info: Ivone Hughes, 70 Haynes St., Marietta, GA 30075; (770)424-2947, ivone@cobbcountybar.org, https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=20097454 Dec. 13, Atlanta - JG 13.1 - Jeff Galloway Half Marathon, 8am; Online Registration: $115 9/2-12/7; $130 12/11-12 (at expo). Info: (800)200-2771 (x306), info@jeffgalloway131.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
Maryland 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
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: $80/Marathon, $70/Half, $40/Quarter, $190/Relay, $10/Kids' Marathon. Info: info@msbluesmarathon.com, www.msbluesmarathon.com North Carolina
Oct. 10, Camp Lejeune - Remembrance Run 10K/5K/1-Mile - USAA Grand Prix Series 2015, 8am; $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. 7, Charlotte - Miles for Medicine 5K, 9am; $25 until 11/1, $30 after 11/1 (by 11/5), $35 on Race Day. Info: NC MedAssist/Misty Moore, 601 E. 5th St., Suite 350, Charlotte, NC 28202; (704)350-3597, mmoore@medassist.org, https://milesformedicine.racesonline.com/home
Nov. 14, Lenoir - Meleah Mikeal Half Marathon, 9am, $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, Elkin (Elkin Municipal Park) - Do It For Dan 5K, 8:30am; $15 before 11/1, $20 after 11/1. Info: Jacob Parker, 178 Hill St., Elkin, NC 28621; (336)835-2189, DoitforDan5K@gmail.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. 14, Salisbury - Rowan Hospice Share the Care 5K Run/Walk, 9am; 1/2 Mile Fun Run (8-under), 10am; Start: Novant Health Rowan Medical Center (612 Mocksville Ave); $25/5K, $10/Fun Run by 11/10; $30/5K, $10/Fun Run on 11/14. Info: Edwina Ritchie (704)603-3941, edwina.ritchie@hospicecarecenter.org, Register on-line: www.sportoften.comNov. 21, Efland - Camp Chesnut Ridge Trail Races, 4 & 8ish Miles; 10am; $30/4 mi., $35/8 mi. by 11/19. Info: Alan Schumacher, 1050 Cane Ridge Rd., Efland, NC 27243; (336)214-7068, camptrailrun@gmail.com, www.campchestnutridge.org/#!trail-run/clo67 Nov. 26, Boiling Springs - Ruby C Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot, 5K 8:30, 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run 9:30am; $20 Y members, $25 non-members, by 11/22, then $25/$30. Info: Shannon Hovis, 1322 Patrick Avenue, Shelby, NC 28152, (704)434-0441, shovis@clevecoymca.org, http://goraceproductions.com/?p=3445 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 Dec 6, Kernersville - 5th Annual Kernersville Foundation Frosty 5K Parade Run sponsored by Highland Industries 2pm; $20 before 11/29, $25 after and race day (entry fee includes free admission to Pancake Supper). Info: Brian Stewart (336)399-8045, bstewart@eastridge.net; or www.onthemarksports.com
South Carolina
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 Dec. 12, Greer - Sugar Creek Fun Runs Jingle Bell Jog, 5K Run/Walk 3pm; Elf Run 3/4 Mile for Kids 2:15pm; $25/5K, $15/Elk Run by 11/15, after $35/5K, $20/Elk Run. Info: Mary Lee Tierney, 119 Stonecrest Rd., Greer, SC 29650; (864)363-0570, info@sugarcreekfunruns.com, www.sugarcreekfunruns.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
April 2, Charleston - 39th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run, 10K 8am; Competitive Wheelchair; $40 until 11/15/15; $45 until 1/15/16; $60 until 2/15/16; $65 Until Sold Out (38,500); Price deadlines apply to online registration). Info: Julian Smith (843)856-1949, crbridgerun@att.net, www.bridgerun.com
Tennessee
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 March 5, Nashville - Gupton Jeep Tom King Classic, Half Marathon 7:30am (Wheelchair 7:25am); 5K Run/Walk 7:45am; Healthy Nashville 3K Walk 8am. Info: Peter Pressman (615)293-8862, pasta4run@aol.com, www.tomkingclassic.com Virginia Oct. 31, Virginia Beach - Anthem Wicked 10K & Monster Mile, 8am; $65/10K, $25/1 Mile 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; $100/Half, $50/5K, $20/Kids Final Mile 10/1-11/17; Race Weekend: $120/Half, $60/5K, $30/Kids Final Mile. Info: J&A Racing (757)412-1056, info@harborlightshalf.com, www.harborlightshalf.com
Nov. 22, Vienna - Vienna Turkey Trot 5K/10K, 8:30am; $30/5K, $35/10K. Info: Race Director, 7935 Tyson Oaks Circle, Vienna, VA 22182; (703)268-3841, klovertuf@gmail.com, www.viennaturkeytrot.org
Dec. 12, Stephens City - Warrior Jingle All The Way 5K & Fun Run, Sherando High School (185 S. Warrior Dr.); 8:45am/Fun Run, 9:15am/5K; $5/Fun Run (10-under), $20/Student w/Student ID, $25/Adult, Team of 4 or more: $20 per person; Onsite registration add $5. Info: Anthony Manzione: shsbba.donations@gmail.com, www.warriorjinglealltheway5k.weebly.com, Registration Link: https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=34717
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
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; $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: $80/Marathon, $70/Half, $40/Quarter, $190/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 May 29, Burlington, VT - People's United Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay. Info: (802)863-8412, info@runvermont.org, www.RunVCM.org 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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Chicago Marathon is Sunday and it looks like there will be sunny skies with temps in 50's and 60's during the race.
Vulcan Run 10K in Birmingham, AL on Nov. 7 is the RRCA Alabama 10K Championship. It's Birmingham's oldest continuous road race.
Remembering Poppa -and a Melanoma Warning. Read Tracy Green's column at www.Running.Net.
Garrett Burnett of Cincinnati wins Kentucky History Half Marathon in 1:21.56, Varinka Ensminger of Lexington female champ in 1:30:12.
Aaron Saft, Mills River, NC, wins 15 mile Bays Mountain Trail Race, Kingsport, TN, in 1:38:23. Natalie Pickett, Kingsport, was top female in 2:10:27.
Sam Chelanga runs 46:47 to win USATF 10 Mile Championship at Minneapolis, edging Tyler Pennell by one second. www.Running.Net.
We are discoverers, seeking what lies ahead, discovering ourselves. It's a long way to the finish but we suffer enjoyment getting there.
Dominic Ondoro wins Twin Cities Marathon in 2:11:16. First female was Serkalem Abraha in 2:31:39.
Brenau University Cross Country team wins Piedmont College Invitational Championship at Demorest, GA. See story & photo at www.Running.Net.
Life has many halfway points for runners, each important. It's seeking the top of a hill and then heading over. Catch your breath and go!
Molly Huddle sets course record at USATF 10 mile championship, finishing in a fast 51:44. Story at www.Running.Net.
Goals can be as varied as you want them to be. See Ellen Jaffe Jones article in Features at www.Running.Net.
Atlanta Track Club Elite Men are USATF Masters 5K Champs. Story at www.Running.Net.
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