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Alabama
April 9, Hoover - 15th Annual High Country 5K, 8am; $20 before 3/25, $25 3/26-4/8, $30 on Race Day. Info: Mark Johnson, 452 Park Ave., Hoover, AL 35226; (205)822-1360 (x239), mjohnson@shadescrest.org, www.shadescrest.org.
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
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, Half Marathon, 7am; 5K Run/Walk, 7:05am; $90/Marathon by 3/27, $100 3/28-4/7 at Midnight, close online reg.; $80/Half by 3/27, $85 3/28-4/7; $35/5K by 3/27, $40 3/28-4/7. Info: Tabby Holmes, Race Dir., POB 8012, Fayetteville, AR 72703; racedirector@hogeyemarathon.com, www.hogeyemarathon.com
April 22-23, Russellville - RussVegas Half Marathon & Relay, 7:30am (4/23); $55/$65/$75; 5K Glow Run (4/22), 8:15pm; 1 Mile (4/22), 7pm. Info: RussVegas Half Marathon, POB 1407, Russellville, AR 72811; (479)970-4394, chris@russvegashalf.com, www.russvegashalf.com
April 30, Little Rock - Butterfly Swamp 5K, 9:30am; $25 by 4/20, after $30. Info: Deborah Palludan, 4410 Pine Dr., Benton, AR 72019, (501)766-1315, karpmo2015@gmail.com, www.karpmo.org
Florida
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; $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 April 17, Boca Raton (FAU) - Multiple Myeloma 5K Boca Raton, 5K & 1 Mile; 7am; $25/5K, $20/1 Mile by 4/16. Info: Shawna Camilleri, 4751 Bocaire Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33487; (954)249-3420, floridamultiplemyeloma5k@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/FloridaMM5KJune 4, Fort Lauderdale - Heroes In Recovery 6K South Florida, 8am; Huizenga Plaza/32 East Las Olas Blvd.; $25 by 3/8, $30 by 4/30, $35 by 6/3, $40 on Race Day. Info: Sarah Shearer, Race Dir., 5409 Maryland Way, Ste. 320, Brentwood, TN 37027; (615)812-9144, sarah.shearer@frnmail.com, http://heroesinrecovery.com/heroes6k/south-florida/
Georgia
March 12, Vidalia - CFA MOO'VE IT 8K, 8am; 1 Mile, 9am; $25/8K, $15/1 Mile. Info: Leslie Gilbert (706)310-6053, info@cfaraceseries.com, https://cfaraceseries.com
March 19, Roswell - Kiwanis Club of Roswell Spring K Classic, 10K Run 7:45am; 5K Run 8am; $30 postmarked by 3/1, $35 Race day registration. Info: Kimberly Ajy, 580 W. Crossville Rd., Suite 101, Roswell, GA 30075; (770)569-7038, kim.ajy@r2tinc.com, www.springkclassic.com.
March 20, Atlanta - Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; $120/Marathon, $100/Half by 3/7; $130/$110 by 3/16, $140/$120 at Expo. Info: http://bit.ly/1nYn0jD
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; $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
April 23, Thomasville - Rose City 10K Run, 8am; Rose City 1 Mile Run, 9:30am; $20/10K, $12/1 mi. by 4/9, after $23/10K, $15/1 mi. Info: Rose City Run, Lucretia Roddenbery, POB 1037, Thomasville, GA 31799; (229)226-9878, rcr@ymca-thomasville.org, www.ymca-thomasville.org
July 4, Atlanta - AJC Peachtree Road Race 10K, Lottery registration is open from March 15-22; 7:30am/Main Start (start times vary by wave). Info: http://www.ajc.com/s/peachtree/
Nov. 5-6, Savannah - Rock 'N' Roll Savannah Marathon, Half Marathon & 2-Person Half Marathon Relay (11/5), 7am; 5K & 1 Mile (11/6), 1pm; Kids Rock (11/6), 3:15pm. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255, www.runrocknroll.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,
Oct. 16, Midway - Iron Horse Half Marathon, 8am (EST). Info: Chuck Griffis, 317 S. Ashland Ave., Lexington, KY 40502; (859)335-1818, info@ironhorsehalfmarathon.com, www.ironhorsehalfmarathon.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,
April 3, Baltimore - 4th Annual Flashback 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk, 9am; Goucher College; Dress in your best 80s and 90s costumes; $35/Adult 5K $20/Adult 1 Mile Walk; $10/Child 5K (12-under), $10/Child 1 Mile Walk (12-under). Info: Jenna Laube - 5krace@jlbalt.org,https://www.raceentry.com/race-reviews/flashback-5k
April 17, Stevensville - 6th Annual Annapolis/Kent Island Run & Dog Walk, 10K & 5K Run, 2 Mile Dog Walk; 8:45am-10K Timed Run; 9am-5K Timed Run, 9:05am-Timed Dog Race, 9:10am-Dog Walk; $20 Students, $30 Veteran, $35 Civilian, $25 Virtual Participation, Deadline 4/13; $40 on Race Day. Info: Jaime McGrade (631)930-9054, Jaime@VetDogs.org, https://Race4Vets.VetDogs.org
Mississippi
March 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
March 26, Between Brevard & Hendersonville - Dupont Forest 12K Trail Race, 10am; $35 by 3/24, after $40. Info: Jus Running Inc., 523 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804; Norman Blair (828)252-7867, jusrun@jusrunning.com, www.jusrunning.com
April 16, Wake Forest - NCRPA Recre8 5K, 9:30am; $35, after 3/31 $45 (all registration ends 4/14); Race Location: 701 Harris Rd., Wake Forest, NC 27587. Info: Meghan Hawkins (919)435-9457, mhawkins@wakeforestnc.gov, www.ncparkrun.com/wakeforest. April 23, Hiddenite - RockyFest Trail Races, 5K, 10K & 20K; 8am; $20 by 4/11, after $30. Info: Rick French, 621 Liledoun Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681; (828)632-9332, rfrench@alexandercountync.gov, http://rockyfacepark.com/rockyfest/May 6, Salisbury - TWAM (Teens With A Mission) 5K & Fun Run, 1/2 Mile FR=7:30pm; 5K=8pm; $20 by 5/1, after $25. Info: First Presbyterian Church of Salisbury, 308 W. Fisher St., Salisbury, NC 28144; Delaine Fowler (336)266-4392, delaine6@hotmail.com, www.salisburyrowanrunners.org, www.salisburyfirstpres.orgMay 7, Concord - Run Five For Farm Hope Thrive, 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am; Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run, 9:30am; 5K $25, Kids FR $10 postmarked by 5/2; Race Day: 5K $30, Kids FR $15. Info: Josh Moose, POB 1212, Kannapolis, NC 28082, (704)425-8555, josh@farmhopethrive.org, http://www.farmhopethrive.org/5k-event.html May 14, Wilmington - OrthoWilmington 5K, 8am; Race benefits Girls on the Run & STRIDE of Coastal Carolina; $25, Late fees: $5-$10 depending on when registering. Info: Aileen Sutton (910)251-9622 (x266), aileen.sutton@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org, https://www.sportoften.com/event/28179/orthowilmington-5k June 11, Charlotte - Heroes In Recovery 6K Charlotte, 8am; McAlpine Creek Park/8711 Monroe Road Entrance; $25 by 3/6, $30 by 5/1, $35 by 6/10, $40 on Race Day. Info: Sarah Shearer, Race Dir., 5409 Maryland Way, Ste. 320, Brentwood, TN 37027; (615)812-9144, sarah.shearer@frnmail.com, http://heroesinrecovery.com/heroes6k/charlotte-nc/July 8, Lenoir - Blackberry GLOW 5K and One Mile Fun Run, 5K 8:30pm; 1 Mile 8pm; 5K $25, 1 Mile $15 by 6/29, after $30/$20. Info: Breanna McKay, 101 Willow St., Lenoir, NC 28645, (828)572-0802, breanna.mckay@shelterhomecc.org, https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Lenoir/BlackberryGlow5kandFunRun
South Carolina
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
March 19, Beaufort - Beaufort Twilight Run, 13.1 Mile Challenge, 10 Mile, 8K, 5K, 1 mile; 3:30pm; $10-$60 depending on race, by 3/1. Info: (843)379-0123, beauforttwilightrun@gmail.com, www.beauforttwilightrun.com
April 2, Charleston - 39th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run, 10K 8am; Competitive Wheelchair; $65 Until Sold Out (38,500); Price deadlines apply to online registration). Info: Julian Smith (843)856-1949, crbridgerun@att.net, www.bridgerun.com
April 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 April 23, Greenville - TD Bank Reedy River Run, 7:20am/Youth Mile Run, 7:25am/5K, 7:55am/10K; 10K $25 (Limit 1,500 in 10K), 5K $20, Youth Mile $10. Info: Mike Caldwell, 111 Gascony Dr., Greenville, SC 29609, (503)329-6453, mikecaldwell@me.com, http://tdbankreedyriverrun.com May 1, North Myrtle Beach - DivasŪ Half Marathon & 5K in North Myrtle Beach, 7am; $110/Half 2/1-4/28; $65/5K 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
May 6, Travelers Rest - GHS Swamp Rabbit 5K, 6:30pm; $6 by 4/29, after $11. Info: Chad Carlson, 701 Grove Rd., Greenville, SC 29605; (864)442-7671, ccarlson@ghs.org, www.ghs.org/swamprabbit5k
Tennessee
March 5, Nashville - Gupton Jeep Tom King Classic, Wheelchair Half Marathon 7:55am; Half Marathon 8am; 5K Run/Walk 8:15am; $75/Half, $35/5K 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
March 26, Memphis (Cancer Survivors Park) - SRVS Kids and Families Bunny Run, 5K Run, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 9am; $25 by 3/14, $30 race day. Info: Cheryl McCaskill, 3971 Knight Arnold Rd., Memphis, TN 38118, (901)312-6802, cheryl.mccaskill@srvs.org, www.srvs.org
April 16, MetroCenter, Nashville - Purity Dairies Moosic City Dairy Dash 5K/10K & The Smitty 15K (The 2016 Tennessee State 15K Championship); 5K Run/Walk 8am; 10K/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 April 30, Nashville - St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon & 1/2 Marathon (formerly St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon), 7:15am; 5K 6:45am; Register today & save $15 with code RJ2016 (for Marathon & Half Only, expires 4/1/16); Kids Rock on May 1, 2pm Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255, www.runrocknroll.com May 21, Memphis - Heroes In Recovery 6K Memphis, 8am; Overton Park/389 E. Parkway North; $25 by 3/20, $30 by 5/8, $35 by 6/20, $40 on Race Day. Info: Sarah Shearer, Race Dir., 5409 Maryland Way, Ste. 320, Brentwood, TN 37027; (615)812-9144, sarah.shearer@frnmail.com, http://heroesinrecovery.com/heroes6k/memphis-tn/June 18, Bell Buckle - Bell Buckle RC-Moon Pie 10 Mile Run, 7am; $30 thru 5/1, $35 5/2-31, $40 6/1-16, after 6/16 $45. Info: Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce, POB 222, Bell Buckle, TN 37020; Jenny Hunt (931)389-9663, info@bellbucklechamber.com, www.active.com (online registration until 6/16, 10pm); Printable applications: www.bellbucklechamber.com/events/rc-moon-pie-festival-and-10-mile-run/
Virginia
March 19-20, Virginia Beach - Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 8:30am & Half Marathon, 7am on 3/20; 8K & 1 Mile on 3/19; $135/Marathon, $115/Half, $60/8K, $25/1 Mile 2/15-3/15. Info: J&A Racing (757)412-1056, info@shamrockmarathon.com, www.shamrockmarathon.com
April 10, Reston - Runners Marathon of Reston, Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am; $95. Info: Pat Brown, 2260 Gunsmith Sq., Reston VA 20191; pat_brown_usa@yahoo.com, www.runnersmarathon.com
May 29, Alexandria - Alexandria Running Festival Half Marathon, 7:30am; Kid's 1K Fun Run, 7:45am; 5K, 8am; $70/Half, $15/Kid's 1K, $40/5K by 3/31. Info: Nicholas Panebianco, 725 South West Street #725, Alexandria, VA 22314; (301)807-8529, racedirector@mc-coop.org, http://www.mc-coop.org/alexandria_running_festival.aspx Marathons
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; $135/Marathon, $115/Half, $60/8K, $25/1 Mile 2/15-3/15. Info: J&A Racing (757)412-1056, info@shamrockmarathon.com, www.shamrockmarathon.com
March 20, Atlanta, GA - Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; $120/Marathon, $100/Half by 3/7; $130/$110 by 3/16, $140/$120 at Expo. Info: http://bit.ly/1nYn0jD.
April 10, Fayetteville, AR - Hogeye Marathon & Relays, Half Marathon, 7am; 5K Run/Walk, 7:05am; $90/Marathon by 3/27, $100 3/28-4/7 at Midnight, close online reg.; $80/Half by 3/27, $85 3/28-4/7; $35/5K by 3/27, $40 3/28-4/7. Info: Tabby Holmes, Race Dir., POB 8012, Fayetteville, AR 72703; racedirector@hogeyemarathon.com, www.hogeyemarathon.com
April 10, Reston, VA - Runners Marathon of Reston, Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am; $95. Info: Pat Brown, 2260 Gunsmith Sq., Reston VA 20191; pat_brown_usa@yahoo.com, www.runnersmarathon.com
April 30, Nashville, TN - St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon & 1/2 Marathon (formerly St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon), 7:15am; 5K 6:45am; Register today & save $15 with code RJ2016 (for Marathon & Half Only, expires 4/1/16); Kids Rock on May 1, 2pm Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255, www.runrocknroll.com
May 7, Wartrace, TN - Strolling Jim 41.2/26.2/6.2, 41.2miles/Marathon/10K; 7am; $75/$65/$30 by 5/5, after: $85/$75/$40. Info: Steve Durbin, 445 W. Blount Ave., Unit 108, Knoxville, TN 37920, (270)556-1679, durb417@gmail.com, www.sj40mile.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 Nov. 5-6, Savannah, GA - Rock 'N' Roll Savannah Marathon, Half Marathon & 2-Person Half Marathon Relay (11/5), 7am; 5K & 1 Mile (11/6), 1pm; Kids Rock (11/6), 3:15pm. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255, www.runrocknroll.com Multisports
April 9, Tallahassee, FL - Red Hills Triathlon, S-1/3 mi., B-18 mi., R-3.1 mi.; 7:30am/EST; $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
May 22, Fayetteville, AR - Ladies DU Fayetteville,
R-2 mi., B-11 mi., R-2 mi.; 8am; $45 indiv./$75 Relay by 4/1; after $55 indiv./$95 Relay. Info: City of Fayetteville Parks & Recreation, 1455 S. Happy Hollow Rd., Fayetteville, AR 72701; Tiffany Gaulke (479)444-3463, tgaulke@fayetteville-ar.gov, http://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/parks
Ultra May 7, Wartrace, TN - Strolling Jim 41.2/26.2/6.2, 41.2miles/Marathon/10K; 7am; $75/$65/$30 by 5/5, after: $85/$75/$40. Info: Steve Durbin, 445 W. Blount Ave., Unit 108, Knoxville, TN 37920, (270)556-1679, durb417@gmail.com, www.sj40mile.com
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Myrtle Beach Marathon & Half Marathon is Saturday at Myrtle Beach, SC. 19th anniversary!
Snickers Marathon and Half Marathon will be Saturday at Albany, GA. 10th anniversary. Calendar info at http://Running.net.
Life is sometimes putting one foot in front of the other. You know how to keep going, an advantage in life. Keep going, victory lies ahead.
Kelly Meyer of Roswell, GA, was female champ (1:21:34) at the Augusta University Half Marathon; Joyce Miller was 2nd in 1:25:27.
For running fun, look to your running club. Teri Saylor gives insights on the North Carolina Road Runners. http://Running.net.
David Watson, 80, Summerville, set new SC state record in 80-84 half marathon age group Feb. 6 at Save the Light Half Marathon (2:41:17).
Cooper River Bridge Run at Charleston, SC, April 2 provides a world-class 10K. Charleston, good weather, nifty!
It's a gift to have quiet, private time running, or companionship when running with someone. Give yourself the gift that keeps on running.
Pardou Ndhlovu won the Augusta University Half Marathon on Sunday in 1:08:35, narrowly beating Oscar Ogwaro (1:08:38).
Meggan Franks, Starkville, MS (2:51:51) won Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans Marathon. 2nd was Kelsey Bragg, Royal Oak, MI (2:56:31).
Enjoy the spirit which propels you. Run for life. Others will admire, yours to encourage them to enjoy the enrichment.
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Featured Event logo. Your logo will rotate constantly on the homepage of Running.Net and throughout the website! It will also be published on the front of our Racing South Newsletter and the Featured Races newsletter. Link it to your event website.
Wide banner on Running.Net home page that also rotates throughout our website, plus goes at top of our Racing South Newsletter and the Featured Races newsletter. Links to your race website.
Multimedia promotion packages available. Let us know your needs and budget and we will provide the best possible package, including display advertising in Running Journal, web advertising with Running.Net, promotional advertising in our newsletter. We want the best possible success for your event.
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Free regular calendar listings always available. Click here for information.
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