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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; $20/each 10K & 5K 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 10, Fayetteville - Hogeye Marathon & Relays, Half Marathon, 7am; 5K Run/Walk, 7:05am; $100/Marathon 3/28-4/7 at Midnight, close online reg.; $85/Half 3/28-4/7; $40/5K 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
May 21, Hot Springs - 21st Annual Norma Lampert Memorial Lupus Springers 5K Race & Walk to End Lupus, 8am (Mid-America Park); $21 before 5/19, after 5/19 $25. Info: (501)525-9380, lupusarkhs@direclynx.net, Online Registration: www.lupus-arkansas.com
June 18, Benton - Pudding Cup Run, 5K, 10K & Fun Run; 8am; $20/5K, $30/10K by 5/1, $25/5K, $35/10K before race day; $30/5K, $40/10K on race day; $10/Fun Run. Info: Allen Winkler, 1400 S. Garland Dr., Little Rock, AR 72204; (501)615-1090, awinkler@cityoffaith.org, www.puddingcuprun.com
Florida
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/FloridaMM5K
May 29, Tampa (Al Lopez Park) - 2nd Annual Memorial Day Run For The Warriors, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile; 7:30am; $35 by 5/25, $40 Race Day. Info: Rebecca Herron, 5101C Backlick Rd., Annandale, VA 22003; (910)381-8272, rherron@hopeforthewarriors.org, www.hopeforthewarriors.org/memorialdayrun
June 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,
June 5, Osteen to DeBary - ECHO Half Marathon, 6:15am (on beautiful paved trail); 5K, 7am; Discount code "2016" for $10 off the half; $70/Half, $25/5K 4/1-5/8; $80/Half, $30/5K 5/9 thru Race Day. Info: Jennifer@FinalMileRaceManagement.com, www.EchoHalf.com
Oct. 1, Clermont -Volition America's Half Marathon & 5K Series, National Training Center (1935 Don Wickman Dr., Clermont, FL 34711) 7:32am/Wheelchair, 7:35am/Half Marathon, 7:45am/5K; $60/Half Marathon, $100/Double Duty Half (also includes Pensacola Half on 12/3) thru 6/2 $25/5K, $45/Double Duty 5K (also includes Pensacola 5K on 12/3).
Georgia
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
June 4, Atlanta (Piedmont Park) - Strong4Life Superhero Sprint, 5K 9am; 1 Mile FR 10am; $25/5K, $30 on Race Day. $20/1 Mile (Adults), $12 (Children 12-under). Info: Lydia George (404)785-7315, lydia.george@choa.org, www.choa.org/superhero
June 4, Conyers - Savage Run 5K, 8am; 1 Mile Fun Run 8:30am; $20 by 5/29, after $25, $30 Race Day. Info: Claire Henry, POB 1758, Conyers, GA 30012; (404)512-0090, jdotsavage@gmail.com, http://runsignup.com/savagerun5k
June 4, Eatonton - Torture Trail 10K Road Race, 10K & 1 Mile; 8am; $20/$12. Info: Farmers & Merchants Bank, POB 4450, Eatonton, GA 31024; Torture Trail Race Committee (706)485-9941, dhudson@ibankfmb.com or amullis@ibankfmb.com, www.ibankfmb.com
July 23, Atlanta - Heroes In Recovery 6K Atlanta, 8am; $25 by 5/2, $30 by 7/1, $35 by 7/22, $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/atlanta-georgia/
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 Maryland
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
April 23, Silver Spring - Ben's Run, 5 Miles, 5K, 1 Mile, 8am; $30, $35 late. Info: Clare Goldfogle, 18 Jaystone Ct., Silver Spring, MD 20905, (301)602-7288, goldfogle@verizon.net, www.bensrun.org
Mississippi
May 7, Corinth - Coke 10K, 8:20am Wheelchair; 8:30am Runners; $20 thru 4/10, $25 4/11 thru 5/6. Info: Coke 10K, POB 239, Corinth, MS 38835; Mona Lisa Grady (662)284-4858, mgrady@corinthcoke.com www.coke10k.com
North Carolina
April 16, Wake Forest - NCRPA Recre8 5K, 9:30am; 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 7, Kernersville - 15th Annual Cone HealthMedCenter Spring Folly 5K, 8:30am; $20 before 4/26, after 4/26 & RD $25. Info: Blake Ward, 380 Fielding Dr., Kernersville, NC 27284; Blake Ward (336)247-4737, henryward0@icloud.com or Curtis Swisher, (336)-399-1039, cswisher@triad.rr.com; http://SpringFolly5k.itsyourrace.com May 7, Smithfield - Johnston Health Foundation Champions 5K Run/Walk & 5K Dog Run/Walk, 9am; Johnston Health Smithfield-509 Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC; $35/5K Run/Walk, $45/5K Dog Run/Walk. For Registration and other information call (919)938-7169 or visit us online at www.johnstonhealth.org/champions5k
May 14, Wilmington - OrthoWilmington 5K, 8am; Race benefits Girls on the Run & STRIDE of Coastal Carolina; $20, 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 May 22, Cary - NCRC Classic Half-Marathon & 10K, Half Marathon 7am; 10K 7:10am; $55/Half, $30/10K by 4/30, after $60/Half, $35/10K. Info: Mike Waldvogel, POB 97336, Raleigh, NC 27624; (919)801-4108, ncrc-classic@ncroadrunners.org, http://ncroadrunners.org/classic-half-marathon-10k/ May 28, Mint Hill - Mint Hill Lions Club 5K, 8am; $18 by 5/25, after $28. Info: Gary Cooper, 7725 Matthews Mint Hill Rd., Mint Hill, NC 28227; (704)578-7625, gary@garycooper.org, www.minthilllions.com
May 28, Salisbury - Bare Bones 5K, 8:30am; 1/2 Mile Fun Run, 9:15am; $20/5K, $25/Late Fee; Fun Run/Free. Info: David Freeze (704)310-6741, david.freeze@ctc.net, www.salisburyrowanrunners.org
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/June 18, Hiddenite - Vertical Mile Challenge, 1 Vertical Mile; 8am; $30 by Thursday, June 16 (12pm). Info: Rick French, 621 Liledoun Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681; (828)632-9332, rfrench@alexandercountync.gov, http://rockyfacepark.com/the-vertical-mile-challenge June 25, Winston-Salem - Ace 5K Run and Walk, 9am; $25. Info: Ruben Gonzales, 3416 Imperial Dr., High Point, NC 27265; (336)817-2633, rgonzo1122gm@gmail.com, www.shawaceacademy.com July 2, Glade Valley - Freedom 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile Fun Run, 8am; 1 Mile $10 (no shirt), 1 Mile $20 (w/shirt); 5K $25 (includes shirt) by 6/24; Race Day Registration same for 1 Mile, $30 5K. Info: Donny McCall, 165 Maple St., Sparta, NC 28675; (336)363-4984, headmaster@mybrcs.net, www.blueridgechristianschool.orgJuly 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
July 9, Wilmington - 34th Annual Tri-Span 5K/10K, 7am; $25/5K, $30/10K by 5/15, after 5/15 $30/5K, $35/10K; Race Day $35/5K, $40/10K. Info: Dalia Nir, YMCA, 11 South Kerr Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403; (910)508-0044 (c), (910)251-9622 x 246, dalia.nir@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org, Register Online: www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
Aug. 20, Highlands - Highlands Twilight 5K, 6pm; Start: 483 Pine Street/Kelsey-Hutchinson Park, Highlands, NC; $30 until 7/20, after 7/20 $35, $40 on Race Day. Info: Derek Taylor (828)200-9226, hdcderek@gmail.com, www.highlandstwilight5k.com
South Carolina
April 23, Columbia - Heart & Sole Women's Five Miler, 5 Mile Run, 5 Mile Walk & 3 Mile Walk; 8:30am; $35 thru 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
May 28, Greenville - Take Flight 5K, Kids Mile; 8:30am; $25/5K until 5/26 ($30 after 5/26); $10/Kid's Run. Info: Joe Lanahan, 21 Airport Rd. Ext., Greenville, SC 29607; (864)303-0744, joelanahan@hotmail.com,
Tennessee
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 23, Gallatin - Sumner Academy 5K & Fun Run, 5K Run/Walk 8:30am; 1 Mile Fun Run 10am; $30 by 4/15, after $35. Info: Kelly Smits, 464 Nichols Ln., Gallatin, TN 37066; (615)500-6274, kelly.smits@willis.com, https://sumneracademy5k.redpodium.com/2016
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 (Valid for 1/2 Marathon Only, expires 4/24/16); 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 5/20, $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
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 14, Yorktown - gotCUREage Must Dash for a CURE 5K, 5:30pm (Yorktown High School); $30 by 5/11, after $35. Info: Lauren Blanchard, 310 Artillery Rd., Yorktown, VA 23692; (757)880-8322, lauren@gotcureage.com, https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=35568
May 29, Alexandria - Alexandria Running Festival Half Marathon, 7:30am; Kid's 1K Fun Run, 7:45am; 5K, 8am; $80/Half, $50/5K by 5/27; $85/Half, $55/5K by 5/28; $90/Half, $60/5K on Race Day; $15/Kid's 1K thru 5/29. 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
April 10, Fayetteville, AR - Hogeye Marathon & Relays, Half Marathon, 7am; 5K Run/Walk, 7:05am; $100/Marathon 3/28-4/7 at Midnight, close online reg.; $85/Half 3/28-4/7; $40/5K 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 (Valid for 1/2 Marathon Only, expires 4/24/16); 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
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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Scott Ludwig ran his first marathon in Gainesville, Florida. Now, he's run his last one, he writes, and it was also in Gainesville. Read "Curtain Call: The Final Marathon" at www.Running.Net
Bryan Morseman won the Covenant Health Marathon at Knoxville, TN, finishing in 2:25:01. Gina Rouse was top woman in 2:53:16.
Meggan Franks of Starkville, Mississippi was the overall winner, topping the men at the Viking Half Marathon in Greenwood. She finished in 1:21:51.6. Story at www.Running.Net.
Memory of pain doesn't last but the satisfaction of accomplishment does, lasting as long as you have memory. Go for it. Good memories.
Eight charitable awards totaling $127,500 were made by the Allscripts Tobacco Road Marathon and GNC Tobacco Road Half Marathon, Cary, NC.
Richmond Sports Backers receives the National Association of Sports Commissions' Member of the Year Award for the fourth time.
Fayha Singh, age 100, said after completing the Toronto Waterfront Marathon: "I don't stress. You never hear of anyone dying of happiness."
NBC Extensive Olympic Team Trials will include 76 hours of coverage beginning July 1.
If it's a windy day, consider starting a training run against the wind. That'd way you'll have the wind at your back when you return.
Picking the right races for the right reasons. Read Lena Hollman's commentary from the April issue of Running Journal at www.Running.Net. |
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