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Alabama
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 9/1-10/31, $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
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
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
Dec. 19, Clearwater - Say No To Drugs Holiday Classic, 5K, 10K & 1 Mile; 8am; 5K/10K: $29.50, $35 Race Day; $10 (Kids 12-under). Info: Chris Alexander, P.O. Box 781, Clearwater, FL 33757; (727)434-3409, racedir@saynotodrugs.com, www.saynotodrugs.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, Key West - Key West Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: Barb Wright, POB 1681, Key West, FL 33041; (305)240-0727, info@keywesthalfmarathon.com, www.keywesthalfmarathon.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 $10 Off Registration with Code RJ10 at checkout. Info: Ryan McCarthy (941)356-6257, John Korff (201)888-8916, john@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
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 Nov. 28, Athens - Buddy Christian Memorial 5K Run, 9am; $25 by 11/15, after $30. Info: Buddy Christian Foundation Memorial 5K, POB 903, Colbert, GA 30628; (502)694-2370, info@buddychristianfoundation.org, www.buddychristianfoundation.orgDec. 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. 31, Hodgenville - Pumpkin Trunkin' 5K & 1 Mile FR/Walk,
May 21, Lexington - Kentucky ALE Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; Friday Expo 2-9pm; Boston Qualifier; Post-race celebration with live band; Horse-country inspired awards; Course passes 45 central Kentucky horse farms; Coupon Code rj10 for 10% off. Info: contact@horsecapitalmarathon.com, www.horsecapitalmarathon.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
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 Chestnut 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 8:30am, 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, Asheville - Asheville Citizen-Times Turkey Trot 5K, 9:15am; Fun Run, 8:30am; $30 by 10/10, $35 10/11-11/25 (online deadline 11/24), $40 on Race Day. Info: Jus Running Inc., 523 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804; Norman Blair (828)252-7867, jusrun@jusrunning.com, www.jusrunning.com, www.ashevilleturkeytrot.com.
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. 5, Charlotte - Run Run Rudolph 5K/10K, 8am; $20/5K, $30/10K by 12/3, after $25/5K, $35/10K. Info: Traci DeFelice, POB 5627, Charlotte, NC 28299; (704)635-8643, braintumorfund@carolina.rr.com, https://www.racesonline.com/events/2015-run-run-rudolph-5k-10k
Dec. 5, Mt. Ulla - Santa's 5K Run/Walk for Charity, 9am; 1/2 Mile Fun Run (12-under), 9:50am; $20/5K by 12/3, after $25; $10/FR (no late fee). Info: David Freeze (704)310-6741, david.freeze@ctc.net, www.salisburyrowanrunners.org 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
Dec. 12, Laurinburg - Scotland County Survival Team MUD Challenge, 5 Miles, 2pm; $250 per 5 person team by 11/29, $350 per 5 person team after. Info: Bill Cason, 1700 Dogwood Mile, Laurinburg, NC 28352, (336)734-3009, casonwm@sa.edu, www.prsportsoflaurinburg.com
Jan. 31, Salisbury (Catawba College) - Novant Health Winter Flight 8K Run, 2pm; 5K Health Walk, 2:05pm; Fun Run, 1:30pm; RRCA 8K State Championship; 8K: $25/early, $30/late; 5K Health Walk: $20/early, $25/late; FR/Free w/medal. Info: david.freeze@ctc.net, www.salisburyrowanrunners.org
South Carolina
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 Nov. 26, Greenville - TreesGreenville Turkey Day 8K Run, 8am; 5K Fun Run & Walk, 8:15am; 1/4 Mile Tot Trot, 7:30am; $30/8K, $28/5K. Late Registration online thru 11/25, Packet Pick-up & Race Day Registration 11/25 & 11/26. Info: Joelle Treachey (864)313-0765, jteachey@treesgreenville.org, http://www.turkeyday8k.com 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/Elf Run by 11/15, after $35/5K, $20/Elf 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. 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
Washington, DC Nov. 26, Washington, DC - 14th Annual SOME Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger, 5K 9am; $35/timed, $30/untimed by 11/25 at Noon; $50 day-of registration. Info: Rebecca Potts-Dupre, 71 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20001; (202)797-8806, trotforhunger@some.org, http://soome.convio.net/site/TR?fr_id=1170&pg=entry
April 3, Washington, DC - Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk - Lottery for entries opens 10am on Monday, 11/30/15 and extends through Midnight, on Friday, 12/11/15; 10 Mile 7:30am (Elite Women @ 7:20am); 5K Run/Walk 8:40am. Info: (301)320-3350, info@cherryblossom.org, www.cherryblossom.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; $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 21, Lexington, KY - Kentucky ALE Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; Friday Expo 2-9pm; Boston Qualifier; Post-race celebration with live band; Horse-country inspired awards; Course passes 45 central Kentucky horse farms; Coupon Code rj10 for 10% off. Info: contact@horsecapitalmarathon.com, www.horsecapitalmarathon.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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Run a race on Thanksgiving Day and you can eat without guilt. Lots of races to choose from; run and then gobble!
Frank Shorter Brings Cerebral View To Sport. Read Dave Hunter's fascinating story about the marathon legend. http://Running.Net
Dave Berdan of Owings Mills wins Baltimore Marathon in 2:30:22. Female winner was Caitlin Gaughan of Scranton, PA in 2:58:13.
Amazing Grace, as Grace Ford is called by family & friends turns 13 Dec. 13 when she runs Jeff Galloway's 13.1 in Atlanta. http://Running.Net
Goals are always easier when you are strong but the true test is attaining when it is difficult, attaining what most cannot reach.
Rocket City Marathon is Dec. 12 in Huntsville, AL. Are you preparing for it? It's the fourth race on the Running Journal Grand Prix series.
"When I ran, the day's stresses vanished. I flowed with nature. Every step was a new creation." (Scott Sullivan, editor, Michigan Runner.)
Bill Rodgers guest speaker at the Friday night pasta dinner prior to the Saturday, March 5 Tom King Classic Half & 5K at Nashville, TN.
Next Running Journal Grand Prix race is the Magic City Half Marathon in Birmingham, AL, on Nov. 22.
First Olympic marathon winner Spyridon Lewis of Greece to be depicted on 2 Euro coin.
Critz Tybee Shirt Design Contest open to anyone in the world. Tybee Island, GA, race offering vacation, prizes. http://Running.Net
Orlando attorney Bill Vanos won masters division at the Chicago Marathon in 2:30:52, reports the Orlando Sentinel.
Victor McHenry (1:14:43) and Ginna Reid (1:27:32), both of Asheville, NC, win the Bethel Half Marathon.
Knox County, TN teen arrested after chasing 2 female runners with a piece of lumber while wearing a clown mask. Other apparent 'pranks' reported.
Do you know who you are? The long road reveals who and what you are. Enjoy the trip.
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