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Issue: # 93
November 2015

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Alabama 
Nov. 22, Birmingham - Magic City Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am; 1 Mile FR, 8:45am; $85/Half 11/1-19; $42/5K 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; $100 (online thru 12/1). Info: Suzanne Taylor (256)650-7063, [email protected], www.runrocketcity.com   
 
Dec. 12, Talladega - Dashing Through The Springs, 5K Run/Walk, 5 Mile Trail Run; 8am; $18 by 11/30, after $22. Info: Shocco Springs-Elizabeth Cook, 1314 Shocco Springs Rd., Talladega, AL 35160; (256)299-0312, [email protected], www.shocco.org/race

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
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
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
 
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, [email protected], www.saynotodrugs.com 
 
Jan. 3, Jacksonville
 - Jacksonville Bank Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7am; Bolles School; $75/Marathon, $50/Half, $30/5K 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, Key West - Key West Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: Barb Wright, POB 1681, Key West, FL 33041; (305)240-0727, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [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
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, 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
 
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, [email protected],
www.buddychristianfoundation.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).Use code gen2015 for 10% discount. Info: (800)200-2771 (x306), [email protected], https://jeffgalloway131.com
 
Jan. 16, Warner Robins - Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon, 8am; Half Marathon, 8:15am; 5K 8:30am; $75/Marathon, $50/Half, $25/5K; Postmarked after 12/1 $80/Marathon, $55/Half, $25/5K; Postmarked after 1/1 $85/Marathon, $60/Half, $30/5K. Info: Museum of Aviation Foundation, POB 2469, Warner Robins, GA 31099; [email protected], www.museumofaviation.org
 
Feb. 5-6, Tybee Island - Critz Tybee Run Fest 2016, 2/5: Kiddie Run 6pm; 5K Run 6:15pm; 2/6: 10K 7am; Half Marathon 8:30am; 2.8 Mile Beach Run 12pm; 1 Mile 1pm; $35/5K, $40/10K, $60/Half, $30/2.8 mi. beach run, $25/1 mi., $100/All 5 Events 11/9-12/6; Entry Fees will increase after 12/6/15 (see website). Info: Cornelia Stumpf (912)692-8992, [email protected], www.critztybeerun.com

Kentucky
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: [email protected],
 
Mississippi
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   
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, 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 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [email protected]; 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, [email protected], 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: [email protected], www.salisburyrowanrunners.org
 
South Carolina
 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, [email protected], 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, [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/Elf Run by 11/15, after $35/5K, $20/Elf Run. Info: Mary Lee Tierney, 119 Stonecrest Rd., Greer, SC 29650; (864)363-0570, [email protected], www.sugarcreekfunruns.com     

Jan. 30, Sullivan's Island - 33rd Annual Charlie Post Classic 15K & 5K, 8:30am; Start/Finish at the Sullivan's Island Fish Fry Shack (1498 Middle St.); $25/CRC Member, $30/Non Member by 12/1; $30/CRC Member, $35/Non Member 12/2-1/27, $40 1/29-30 for all. Info: [email protected], www.charlestonrunningclub.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 
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

Dec. 13, Sevierville - Santa Hustle Smokies 5K & Half Marathon, 7:30am; Register Now With Promo Code: "RunSantaRun" to Save $5.00. Info: Heather Frayn (847)829-4536, [email protected], www.santahustle.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
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 - 13th Annual Vienna Turkey Trot 5K/10K & 1 Mile Fun Run, 8am/1 Mile Fun Run, 8:30am/10K & 5K; Vienna Volunteer Fire Dept. (400 Center Street South); $30/5K, $35/10K by 10/24, after 10/24 & Race Day $35/5K, $40/10K; $20/Fun Run. Info: 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 

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, [email protected], 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, [email protected], 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, [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;  $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; $75/Marathon, $50/Half, $30/5K 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
 
Jan. 16, Warner Robins, GA - Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon, 8am; Half Marathon, 8:15am; 5K 8:30am; $75/Marathon, $50/Half, $25/5K; Postmarked after 12/1 $80/Marathon, $55/Half, $25/5K; Postmarked after 1/1 $85/Marathon, $60/Half, $30/5K. Info: Museum of Aviation Foundation, POB 2469, Warner Robins, GA 31099; [email protected], www.museumofaviation.org

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 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: [email protected], www.horsecapitalmarathon.com

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

Ultra 
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

Laura Thweatt made a spectacular debut at the New York City Marathon. Read Carolyn Mather's account at Running.Net.

50,229 runners entered this year's New York City Marathon, the world's largest marathon. If you ran, how many runners did you beat?

Space Coast Marathon Nov. 20 is only Space-themed marathon & half marathon on the planet. Cocoa, Florida.

Meb Keflezighi's NYC marathon of 2:13:32 was new Masters division time and the American record for masters.

2nd annual Jeff Galloway Race Weekend, Dec. 12-13 at Atlanta, has an impressive lineup of athletic challenges, fun for all ages, family friendly entertainment, and seminars.

Houston Marathon Foundation to provide $45,000 in financial support for several U.S. elite long-distance runners and development programs.

Efficiency required in the long run, you envision it mile by mile, imagery that conditions the brain. You can do it. You will. You must.

Deseret News reports 5 inmates ran 110 laps in Utah State Prison yard to run marathon. Winner finished in 3:30. Also had 10K/half marathon.

World War II, Korea, Vietnam vets benefit from Nov. 15 Honor Run Half Marathon, Covington, KY, Sends vets to DC to view war memorials.

Run Big Easy Half Marathon on Nov. 21 and Ole Man River Half Marathon Dec. 19th to earn Holiday Half Challenge Medal, New Orleans.

Seamus Donahue, 18, Sanford, NC ran Marine Corps Marathon, then hung his medal on his father Major Michael Donahue's headstone at Arlington.

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