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Issue: # 91
October 2015


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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, [email protected], Frank Malone (251)747-1723, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected] or [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], www.napleshalfmarathon.net
 
Feb. 7, Sarasota - Sarasota Music Half Marathon, 7am; Save $5 with code RJC5 at checkout. Info: Heather Hackett (941)735-5822, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected]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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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,
 
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, [email protected], 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), [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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), [email protected], 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; [email protected], 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, [email protected], https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Hodgenville/PumpkinTrunkin5K

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, [email protected], 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: [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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: [email protected], www.bridgerun.org

Oct. 24, Rutherfordton - (NOTE RESCHEDULED FROM 10/3) Overmountain Victory Trail 5K Road Race, 8am; after 9/21 $25. Info: Stephanie Williams, POB 82, Rutherfordton, NC 28139; (828)287-2071, [email protected], http://www.rutherfordtown.com/overmountain-victory-trail-5k.html  
 
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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected]

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, [email protected], 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,
[email protected], Register on-line: www.sportoften.com

Nov. 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected]; 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], www.columbiaymca.org or www.strictlyrunning.com

Nov. 7, Columbia - Governor's Cup Road Race Historic 5 Miler, 9am; $30, $35 after 10/1, $40 on race day. Info: (803)960-6202, [email protected]. http://www.carolinamarathon.org/Governors_Cup/raceinfo.html

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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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), [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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: [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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: [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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: [email protected], 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), [email protected], 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, [email protected], www.shamrockmarathon.com 
 
May 29, Burlington, VT - People's United Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay. Info: (802)863-8412, [email protected], www.RunVCM.org 

Ultra 
Oct. 24, Pinehurst, NC - NC TICK TOCK ULTRA & Team Relay, 12-Hour Ultra & Team Relay; 6am. Info: Mary Marcia Brown (302)650-8101, [email protected], 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, [email protected], www.tallahasseeultra.com
 

Running News
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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