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 Spa Running Festival Half Marathon/10K/5K Hot Springs, AR Nov. 21  Magic City Half Marathon/5K Birmingham, AL Nov. 22  Reindeer Dash For Cash 10 miler/5K Greenville, NC Dec. 6  Nike Rocket City Marathon Huntsville, AL Dec. 12  Florida Holiday Halfathon Madeira Beach Dec. 13 Clearwater Distance Classic Clearwater 1/17 Florida Beach Halfathon/5K Ft. De Soto Park 3/6  JG 13.1 Jeff Galloway Half Marathon Atlanta, GA Dec. 13  Mississippi Blues Marathon/Half Marathon Jackson, MS Jan. 9  Novant Health Winter Flight 8K Salisbury, NC Jan. 31  Critz Tybee Run Fest Half marathon/ 2.8 mile beach run Tybee Island, GA - Feb. 5-6  Iron Horse 100 mile/100K/ 50 mile Endurance Runs Florahome, FL Feb 6-7  Myrtle Beach Marathon/Half Marathon/Marathon Relay/5K Myrtle Beach, SC March 5
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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, jdavis@setupevents.com, www.magiccityrun.com
Dec. 12, Huntsville - Nike Rocket City Marathon, 8am; $100 (online thru 12/1). Info: Suzanne Taylor (256)650-7063, suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com, 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, ecook@shocco.org, 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, sweetheartrun@run42k.com, www.RunSignUp.com
Arkansas
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; $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, 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. 6-7, Florahome - Iron Horse 100 Mile, 100km and 50 Mile Endurance Runs, 7am; 100 Mile-$160, 100km-$100, 50 Mile-$80. Info: Chris Rodatz, 986 Lakeridge Dr, Orange Park, FL 32065, (904)655-6511, crodatz@bellsouth.net, www.ironhorse100kmclub.com
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. 14, Fort Lauderdale - Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon & Half Marathon presented by Colavita, 6am; Komen's Run For The Pink 6K, 6:30am; Kids Race (1/2 Mile), 11:45am; 2/13: 5K 7:30am. Info: Matthew Lorraine (561)865-5379, a1amarathon@exclusivesports.com, www.A1AMarathon.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. 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, 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).Use code gen2015 for 10% discount. Info: (800)200-2771 (x306), info@jeffgalloway131.com, 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; marylynn.harrison@museumofaviation.org, www.museumofaviation.org Jan. 24, Atlanta (Turner Field) - Hot Chocolate 15k/5k Atlanta, 15k & 5k; 7:40am & 8:25am; $64/15k, $44/5k. Info: info@ramracing.org, www.hotchocolate15k.com/Atlanta 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, cornelia@cscpconsult.com, 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: contact@horsecapitalmarathon.com,
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: info@msbluesmarathon.com, www.msbluesmarathon.com
North Carolina
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, 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
Dec. 12, Charlotte - Jingle Bell Run/Walk - Charlotte, 5K Timed & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk; 8am - Registration Opens; 9:30am - Run/Walk Starts; $25, Late fee add $5. Info: Kristina Aquilone, 4530 Park Rd., Suite 230, Charlotte, NC 28209; (704)705-1798, kaquilone@arthritis.org, www.jbr.org/charlotte 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
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, Cayce - Jingle Bell Run/Walk - Midlands, 5K Timed or 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk; 7:30am - Registration Opens; 9am - Run/Walk Starts; $25, Late fee add $5. Info: Katey Cipriani, 4530 Park Rd., Suite 230, Charlotte, NC 28209; (704)705-1798, kcipriani@arthritis.org, www.jbr.org/midlands
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
Dec. 12, Mt. Pleasant - Jingle Bell Run/Walk - Charleston, 5K Timed & 3 or 1 Mile Walk untimed; 7:30am - Registration Opens; 9am - Run/Walk Starts; $25, Late fee add $5. Info: Kristina Aquilone, 4530 Park Rd., Suite 230, Charlotte, NC 28209; (704)705-1798, kaquilone@arthritis.org, www.jbr.org/charlestonJan. 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: danielletgirard@gmail.com, www.charlestonrunningclub.com
Feb. 6, Folly Beach - Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K, 8:30am; $40/Half Marathon, $25/5K by 1/31/16; after 1/31/16 $50/$30. Info: Michael Desrosiers, 821 Union St., Brunswick, GA 31520; (843)670-5321, actioncarolina@yahoo.com, www.actioncarolina.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
May 1, North Myrtle Beach - DivasŪ Half Marathon & 5K in North Myrtle Beach, 7am; 10% Off with code RJDEC15 (valid through 12/31/15); $95/Half by 1/31, $110 2/1-4/28; $50/5K by 1/31, $65 2/1-4/28; $125/Half, $80/5K at the Health & Fitness Boutique (if capacity has not been reached). Info: info@runlikeadiva.com, www.runlikeadiva.com
Tennessee
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, heather@adrenalinesportsmanagement.com, 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, pasta4run@aol.com, www.tomkingclassic.com March 13, Germantown - Germantown Half Marathon & Mayor's Cup 5K, 7:30am; Part of the Running Journal Grand Prix Series. Info: Daniel Shaffer daniel@s2fevents.com, www.germantownhalfmarathon.com
Virginia
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 - 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: 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; $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,
Marathons
Dec. 12, Huntsville, AL - Nike Rocket City Marathon, 8am; $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; $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, 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 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; marylynn.harrison@museumofaviation.org, www.museumofaviation.org Feb. 14, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon & Half Marathon presented by Colavita, 6am; Komen's Run For The Pink 6K, 6:30am; Kids Race (1/2 Mile), 11:45am; 2/13: 5K 7:30am. Info: Matthew Lorraine (561)865-5379, a1amarathon@exclusivesports.com, www.A1AMarathon.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; $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 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, tallahasseeultra@gmail.com, www.tallahasseeultra.com Feb. 6-7, Florahome, FL - Iron Horse 100 Mile, 100km and 50 Mile Endurance Runs, 7am; 100 Mile-$160, 100km-$100, 50 Mile-$80. Info: Chris Rodatz, 986 Lakeridge Dr, Orange Park, FL 32065, (904)655-6511, crodatz@bellsouth.net, www.ironhorse100kmclub.com |
Running News
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Masashi Shirotake was repeat winner of Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon in 2:27:57. Female winner was Lucy Rogers in 3:10:11.
Kenyan coach claims three marathon runners paid bribes to the national track federation in exchange for lenient doping bans.
Life's road is longer for runners. Time to think, stay healthy, enjoy steps to success. Runners know how to finish and to win.
Jonny Wilson (1:08:33) of Flagstaff, AZ, winner of Savannah Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon; Chris Bailey (1:11:46), Charleston, SC, was second.
Helena Bursa of Big Pine Key, FL, won the female title at the Key Largo Bridge Run in the Florida Keys, finishing in 1:31:38.
"It's all downhill from here" may not be a great expression when getting older but it's sure good for runners anytime - regardless of age.
Lucas Stocks (1:17:18) and Hope Goodpasture (1:30:46) win the Chickamauga Battlefield Half Marathon at Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
Laurie Knowles (1:17:46) and Erin Osment (1:18:51), both of Charlotte, NC, were 1-2 at Savannah Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon.
Newer runners. Don't be in a hurry to run a marathon. You have many steps ahead of you. Enjoy them.
Rachel Ward of Charlottesville, VA, set a new women's race record in the American Family Fitness Half Marathon at Richmond, finishing in 1:12:23.
Olympian Molly Huddle won the .US National 12K at Alexandria, VA, for the third year in a row.
Runners have mental domination, able to visualize, accomplish, finish. You attain, override objections, train for success with every stride.
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The December issue of Running Journal will feature the semi-annual Marathon & Long Distance Directory listing races from the 20K to the ultra being held from January-June 2016. The deadline has been extended until Nov. 6, so there is still time to list your event in this special directory.
If you are a race director of a long distance event during this time period and have not received info from us on including your race in this directory, please email us at rj@running.net or click here to download the questionnaire.
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