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 Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Atlanta, GA Jan 24  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  IMS Arizona Marathon/Half Marathon/Relay Glendale, AZ Feb. 14  Myrtle Beach Marathon/Half Marathon/Marathon Relay/5K Myrtle Beach, SC March 5  Swamp House Half Marathon/5K DeBary, FL March 6  Florida Beach Half/5K Ft. De Soto Park, FL March 6 Ft. De Soto 15K/5K Ft. De Soto Park, FL Oct 2 Florida Halloween Half/5K Ft. De Soto Park, FL Oct. 30 Florida Holiday Halfathon Madeira Beach, FL Dec 11  Germantown Half Marathon/5K Germantown, TN March 13  FAVOR's Run with Deer 5K Big Pine Key, FL March 19  Mercedes-Benz Cotton Row Run 5K/10K Huntsville, AL May 30
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Alabama
Feb. 20, Gulf Shores - Sea Turtle 1/2 Marathon and Sweetheart 5K Run/5K Walk. 1/2 Marathon 7:30am,
$20/Students (18-under), $60 by 2/5, $80 after 2/5, $90 on Race Day; 5K Run/Walk, 9am, $15/Students (18-under), $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
April 23, Gadsden - Physicians Who Care 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk; 9am; $25 by 4/18. Info: Physicians Who Care, One Commerce Square, Gadsden, AL 35901; Lisa Dobbins or Beth Couch (256)547-3124, lisa@physicianswho.care, beth@physicianswho.care, www.physicianswho.care
May 30, Huntsville - 37th Annual Mercedes-Benz Cotton Row Run, 10K 7am; 5K 9am; 1 Mile FR 10am; $15 each/10K & 5K by 3/31, $20 4/1-4/30; $25 5/1-15, $40 after 5/15; $10/1 mi. by 4/30, $12 5/1-15, after 5/15 $15. Info: (256)650-7063, suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com, Register at www.active.com, www.cottonrowrun.com
Arkansas
Feb. 14, Fort Smith - Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon & Relays; 8am; after 12/31/15 $80/Half, $125/Marathon. Info: Mike Burgess, 100 North B Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901; (479)926-6261, mikeburgess@iheartmedia.com, http://fortsmithmarathon.com
April 2, Bentonville - Run Bentonville Half Marathon, Relay, 5K & Fun Run; 7am; $60/Half, $40/Relay, $25/5K by 2/1; after 2/1 add $5 late fee. Info: Layne Moore, 215 SW A Street, Bentonville, AR 72712; (479)464-7275, lmoore@bentonvillear.com, www.runbentonville.com
April 10, Fayetteville - Hogeye Marathon & Relays, 7am; Half Marathon & Relay, 7:30am; 5K Run/Walk; $85/Marathon 1/11-2/29, $90 3/1-27, $100 3/28-4/7 at Midnight, close online reg.; $65/Half 1/11-2/29, more tba. Info: Tabby Holmes, Race Dir., POB 8012, Fayetteville, AR 72703; racedirector@hogeyemarathon.com, www.hogeyemarathon.com
Florida
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. 13, Kissimmee - Kissimmee 5K, 7:30am; Start/Finish at Toho Square; $25 by 1/31; $27 by 2/1; $30 on Race Day. Info: Brianne Stefek (407)846-4643, bstefek@kissimmeemainstreet.com, www.kissimmee5k.comFeb. 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 March 12, Jacksonville - Gate River Run - USA 15K Championship, 15K, 8:30am (elite women 8:24am); 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am; Junior River Run/Free 1 Mile FR for Children, 11am; $45/15K, $30/5K by 1/31; $50/15K, $35/5K 2/1-28; $55/15K, $35/5K 3/1-8 and at Runner's Expo if spots still available. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com, www.gateriverrun15k.com
March 19, Big Pine Key - FAVOR'S 2nd Annual Run With Deer 5K Run/Walk, 8am; $20 (14-over), $25 on Race Day; $10 (13-under), $15 on Race Day; Children under 5 Free (w/parent); Race T-shirt for early registration; Space is limited so sign up today! Info: FAVOR Florida Keys (305)731-6362, https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/BigPineKey/RunWithDeer5K March 19, Temple Terrace - 35th Annual Driscolls Strawberry Classic Race, 5K, 10K, 15K Challenge (5K+10K); 10K 7:15am; 5K 8:30am; 1 Mile 9am; $25/5K, $25/10K, $40/15K Challenge; $10/1 Mile; Deadline 3/15. Info: Ron Tiller, POB 290372, Tampa, FL 33687; (813)843-3276, info@tampabayrunners.com, www.tampabayrunners.com March 25, Robinson Preserve, Bradenton - 8th Annual Robinson Preserve 5K & 10K, 6:30pm; $35/5K, $40/10K by 3/19. Info: Doug Schiller, POB 89, Ellenton, FL 34222; Doug Schiller (941)932-6147, dougjune1@msn.com, www.fit2run.com
April 1, Demens Landing/St. Petersburg - Heroes 5K/10K Memorial Run, 6:30pm; $30/5K, $35/10K by 3/26. Info: Doug Schiller, POB 89, Ellenton, FL 34222; Doug Schiller (941)932-6147, dougjune1@msn.com, www.fit2run.com
Georgia
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; $45/5K, $50/10K, $70/Half, $40/2.8 mi. beach run, $35/1 mi., $130/All 5 Events 1/8-2/2. Entry Fees will increase after 2/2 (see website). Info: Cornelia Stumpf (912)692-8992, cornelia@cscpconsult.com, www.critztybeerun.com
March 26, Atlanta (Piedmont Park) - Atlanta Children's Shelter 8th Annual 5 To Thrive 5K Run/Walk & Bunny Run, 8am; $35 by 3/25, $40 on Race Day. Info: Carmen Simmons, 607 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30305; (404)892-3713, csimmons@acsatl.org, www.acsatl.org April 16, Roswell - 15th Annual Choate Construction Run the River 5K/10K; 10K 7:30am; 5K 7:45am; Fun Run 7:50am; $25/5K, $35/10K, $90/Family thru 2/28; $30/5K, $40/10K, $100/Family 2/29-4/10; $35/5K, $45/10K, $110/Family 4/11-15; $15/Fun Run. Info: (770)642-9185, info@homestretch.org; Register at www.active.com or www.runtheriver.org
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,
Louisiana
March 4-6, Baton Rouge - Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital Amazing Half, 3/5: 5K 8am, Kids 10:30am; 3/6: 10K 7am, Half Marathon 7:05am; Kids: $15, 5K: $20, 10K: $40, Half: $60 by 3/3; after 3/3 Kids: $20/$25 (expo), 5K: $40/$45 (expo), 10K: $60/$65 (expo), Half: $80/$85 (expo). Info: Michael Wattigny, 903 Comanche Dr., Abita Springs, LA 70420; (504)952-2899, mikewattigny@gmail.com, www.amazinghalf.com
Maryland March 13, Chester - 6th Annual Get Pumped for Pets 5K/10K/15K, 5K Run, 10K Run, 15K Run, 5K Walk; 9am. Info: Renee Rucinsky, racedirector@getpumpedforpets.org, www.getpumpedforpets.org
Mississippi
Jan. 30, Biloxi - Casino Bridge Run, 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Competitive Walk; 8:30am; 10K goes from Biloxi Bridge across into Ocean Springs & back again and the 5K goes over the bridge and back; All races finish up in AT - The Golden Nugget. Runners Expo at the Friday Night Packet Pickup. Info: Mike Pate (251)980-1045, Info@HarleySports.com, www.HarleySports.comMarch 5, Vicksburg - Run Thru History, 10K Run 8am, 5K Walk 8:05am; $25 by 2/29, $30 after. Info: Phillip Doiron, 267 YMCA Place, Vicksburg, MS 39183, (601)638-1071, phillipd@vicksburgymca.com, www.runthruhistory.org
North Carolina
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
March 5, Mocksville - Shamrock 5K & 10K Run, 8:15am/5K Run & Fun Walk; 9am/10K Run; Register Jan. 1-Feb. 27: 5K or 10K (Students 18-under) $20, both 5K & 10K $25; 5K or 10K (Adults) $25, both 5K & 10K $35; 5K Fun Walk (not timed, t-shirt included) $15; Feb. 28 thru Day of Race add $10 to above fees. Info: Church Office (336)751-2973, Director@ShamrockRunNC.com, www.ShamrockRunNC.com
South Carolina
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.); $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, Columbia - MGC Long Run 7:45am, 15K/15K 3 person Team Relay/5K/Kid's Fun Run, Cash Awards in 15K/5K events. Info: Powers Tanis - powers.tanis@mgclaw.com or Selwyn Blake - sblake@strictlyrunning.com, (803)799-4786, www.mgclongrun.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
Feb. 27, Lexington - Lexington's Race Against Hunger, 5K Fitness Run/Walk 8:15am; 10K Run 8:20am; 1 Mile Fun Run 8:25am; $30/10K, $15/5K & 1 Mile; after 2/10 $35/10K, $20/5K & 1 Mile; $40/10K, $25/5K & 1 Mile on 2/26-27. Info: Ray Renner (803)261-8240, rrenner@lrah.org, www.lrah.org
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; $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.comApril 23, Columbia - Heart & Sole Women's Five Miler, 5 Mile Run, 5 Mile Walk & 3 Mile Walk; 8:30am; $30; $25 for groups of 7 or more women by 3/18; $35 before 4/22; $45 on Race Day. Info: Jeanna Moffett, POB 5092, Columbia, SC 29250; (803)731-2100, info@carolinamarathon.org, www.HeartAndSoleRun.com
May 1, North Myrtle Beach - DivasŪ Half Marathon & 5K in North Myrtle Beach, 7am; 10% Off with code RJJAN16 (valid through 1/31/16); $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
Jan. 30, Knoxville - Run 4 Their Lives 5K & 1 Mile, 10am; $24 by 1/15/16, after $30. Info: Kelly Eldridge - r4tl.knoxville@gmail.com, www.freedom424.org/r4tl/races/knoxville-tn/
March 5, Nashville - Gupton Jeep Tom King Classic, Wheelchair Half Marathon 7:55am; Half Marathon 8am; 5K Run/Walk 8:15am; $70/Half, $35/5K by 1/31; $75/$35 by 2/21; $80/$40 2/22-3/4; $85/$45 on Race Day. 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 April 16, MetroCenter, Nashville - Purity Dairies Moosic City Dairy Dash, Purity Dairy Dash 5K Run/Walk 8am; Purity Dairy Dash 10K & Smitty 15K Run 8:30am, 1 Mile Fun Run 7:30am; $35/5K, $40/10K, $45/15K by 4/15; $40/5K, $45/10K, $50/15K on race day. Info: Frank (Smitty) Schmidt (615)851-2630, fjs-assoc@comcast.net, www.puritydairydash.com
Virginia Feb. 13, Hampton - The Great Chocolate Race 10 Mile & 5K, 7am/5K, 7:15am/10 Mile; 8am/Post-race Chocolate. Info: michael@crucibleracing.com, www.chocolate10miler.com
March 19-20, Virginia Beach - Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 8:30am & Half Marathon, 7am on 3/20; 8K & 1 Mile on 3/19; $130/Marathon, $110/Half, $55/8K, $25/1 Mile 1/15-2/14. Info: J&A Racing (757)412-1056, info@shamrockmarathon.com, www.shamrockmarathon.com.Marathons
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
Feb. 14, Fort Smith, AR - Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon & Relays; 8am; after 12/31/15 $80/Half, $125/Marathon. Info: Mike Burgess, 100 North B Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901; (479)926-6261, mikeburgess@iheartmedia.com, http://fortsmithmarathon.com
Feb. 14, Glendale, AZ - The 8th Annual IMS Arizona Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay; Marathon & Relay, 7am; Half, 7:30am; $70/Marathon, $65/Half, $105/Marathon Relay-4 Member; On-line registration closes Jan. 30th. Info: Debra Undhjem (623)935-2790, debra.undhjem@msn.com, www.thearizonamarathon.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; $130/Marathon, $110/Half, $55/8K, $25/1 Mile 1/15-2/14. Info: J&A Racing (757)412-1056, info@shamrockmarathon.com, www.shamrockmarathon.com April 10, Fayetteville, AR - Hogeye Marathon & Relays, 7am; Half Marathon & Relay, 7:30am; 5K Run/Walk; $85/Marathon 1/11-2/29, $90 3/1-27, $100 3/28-4/7 at Midnight, close online reg.; $65/Half 1/11-2/29, more tba. Info: Tabby Holmes, Race Dir., POB 8012, Fayetteville, AR 72703; racedirector@hogeyemarathon.com, www.hogeyemarathon.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 Multisports
April 9, Tallahassee, FL - Red Hills Triathlon, S-1/3 mi., B-18 mi., R-3.1 mi.; 7:30am/EST; $99 until 1/31; $129 before 3/1; $139 3/1-3/25; $149 3/26-4/7. Info: Kathy McDaris, Race Dir., 701 Litchfield Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32312; (850)422-3130, mcdaris@comcast.net, www.redhillstri.com
Ultra 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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Fastest-ever women's half marathon in America run at Aramco Houston Half Marathon. Kenyan Mary Macera runs 1:06:29.
Cold weather running: Dress like it is 15 degrees warmer than it actually is. (Good advice from the Fleet Feet Memphis newsletter).
Brad Pienta, Sika Henry win Menchville Winter Chill 5K at Newport News, VA. First five men under 18:00.
How many runners are slower than the overall winner? Every runner wins upon completing the race with satisfaction and without injury.
8th RRCA Race Shirt Contest. Deadline is Feb. 15, winner chosen by attendees at national convention.
Meb & Shalane Discuss Marathon Trials. Read Carolyn Mather's story for RunBlogRun at http://Running.net
Some days it's not about speed or miles. It's just therapy." (Author unknown, printed in NC Roadrunners Club newsletter.)
Oldest marathon in Tennessee is the Andrew Jackson Marathon, which on April 9 will have its 44th running at Union University, Jackson, TN.
Thunder Road Marathon has changed its name to Novant Health Charlotte Marathon. The Charlotte, NC, event will be held Nov. 12.
Olympian Ryan Hall retiringfrom professional running, holds American record of 59:43 at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon
How to take care of stinky shoes? Running Zone running store at Melbourne, FL, has a tip. See story at http://Running.net
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