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Race directors: Feature your race calendar listing to 55,000 runners for an average of $55 monthly with special multimedia calendar listings in Running Journal, our Running.Net website, Digital RJ, this Featured Races newsletter, plus your state's calendar listings linked from the Racing South Newsletter. Your listing goes in all. Other advertising options available. Info: Shirley.Woodward@Running.Net or call (423) 638-4177.
Alabama
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
Dec. 10, Huntsville - Rocket City Marathon, 7am; Kids Marathon, 8am; $60 postmarked through 5/30; $75 postmarked through June. Info: (256)650-7063, suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com, www.runrocketcity.com
Arkansas
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
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
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/
Sept. 10, Evans - Half Crazy Run for Ovarian Cancer, Half Marathon & 10K; 7:30am; $30/10K, $60/Half Marathon by 9/1. Info: Traci Smith, 531 Meldon Rd., Evans, GA 30809, (706)373-1231, tracismith1231@yahoo.com, www.halfcrazyhalfmarathon.com
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,
June 11, Paris - Blanton's Bourbon Derby Half Marathon, 10 Miler & 4 Miler; 7:30am; Friday Expo 12-7pm; Post race celebration; Authentic Kentucky crafted awards; Course goes through 3 award winning privately owned Horse Farms; Coupon Code bd10 for 10% off. Info: info@bourbonderby.com, www.bourbonderby.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 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 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 4, Kernersville - 21st Annual Herbalife 5K Rotary Parade Run, 8:30am; $2500 in Total Prize Money (1st-$500 2nd-$300 3rd-$200 4th-$100 5th-$50); Entry Fee: $20 by 6/30, after $25. Info: Brian Stewart, 270 Post Oak Rd., Kernersville, NC 27284; (336)399-8045, bstewart@eastridge.net, elite runner contact info: Curtis Swisher (336)399-1039 or cswisher@triad.rr.com.; more info at www.onthemarksports.com
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
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
July 16, Morganton - Athletic Quilt Street Light 5K, 9pm (New Start Time); Freedom High School (New Start Location); $15 by 7/12, $20 on RD. Info: Robert Murray, 801 Briggs St., Valdese, NC 28690; Robert Murray (828)879-2073, rmurray@burke.k12.nc.us, www.christianstamina.com
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 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
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 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 Dec. 10, Huntsville, AL - Rocket City Marathon, 7am; Kids Marathon, 8am; $60 postmarked through 5/30; $75 postmarked through June. Info: (256)650-7063, suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com, www.runrocketcity.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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Boston Marathon women's prize money began in 1986. Women were first allowed to officially compete in 1972.
2 of top 3 USA female Boston finishers have southern ties. Sarah Crouch, who finished 11th in 2:37:36, trains with Zap Fitness of Blowing Rock, NC; Laurie Knowles, who finished 17th in 2:45:19, lives at Charlotte, NC and previously was a CC coach in Atlanta. Top USA female was Neely Spence Gracey of Colorado, who ran 2:35 in her marathon debut.
Conquer your mortal self, press through doubts, bring strength from inner depth, create a new being. Run!
Dr. Jarratt Lark honored as Volunteer of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Marathon, has treated many marathon runners as a volunteer at the medical tent. Story at www.Running.Net.
Amy Ostrofe of Suffolk, VA was female champ of the Blue Ridge Marathon at Roanoke in 3:19:12. Overall winner was Jeff Powers of Philadelphia in 2:48:33.
Exciting new light weight hydration belt by www.DeepCreekRunning.com. Belt designed for personal safety for outdoor activities as well as trip shopping. Belt includes panic alarm,pepper spray,stun gun, safety lite & large pocket for your cell phone & extra pocket for keys, credit card, cash etc. For info go to www.deepcreekrunning.com or call 251-421-4252.
Mississippi State Football Coach Dan Mullen finished the Boston Marathon in 4:28:35.
Memory of pain doesn't hurt and your satisfaction of accomplishment will last as long as memory. Go for it.
Half Marathon winners at Roanoke, VA's Blue Ridge event were Tyler O'Brien of Jacksonville, FL (1:21:57) and Sarah Glenn of Roanoke (1:37:25).
Two women ran in the recent Iran Marathon - unofficially, as Iranian women are banned from the marathon. It was first Iran Marathon open to international runners.
The postal service sealed blue mail collection boxes along the Boston Marathon route for safety and security.
Over 1,000 race listings in the South are available every day at www.Running.Net. Just click the event calendar. Lots of races and places to visit. Try a new race, maybe in a small town.
Rise of young female distance runners is featured in a column by Cait Chock at www.Running.Net.
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Long Distance Directory
The June issue of Running Journal will feature the semi-annual Marathon & Long Distance Directory listing races from the 20K to the ultra being held from July-Dec. 2016. There is still time to list your event in this special directory, but you must act quickly!
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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