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 Mercedes-Benz Cotton Row Run 5K/10K Huntsville, AL May 30  Strong4Life Super Hero Sprint 5K Atlanta GA June 4  Blanton's Bourbon Derby Half Marathon Paris, KY June 11
 Papa's Pilar Rum Hemingway Sunset Run 5K Key West, FL July 23 Jimmie Johnson Foundation Cane Creek Sprint Triathlon Waxhaw, NC - July 26  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 Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon Half Marathon/5K Myrtle Beach, SC - Oct. 22 & 23 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon/Half Marathon Savannah, GA Nov. 5 & 6  Rocket City Marathon Huntsville, AL Dec. 10
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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
May 30, Huntsville - 37th Annual Mercedes-Benz Cotton Row Run, 10K 7am; 5K 9am; 1 Mile FR 10am; $25 each 10K & 5K 5/1-15, $40 after 5/15; $12/1 mile 5/1-15, after 5/15 $15. Info: (256)650-7063, suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com, Register at www.active.com, www.cottonrowrun.com
July 4, Florabama, Orange Beach - The Shark Run, 4 Mile All Road Run-New, 4.5 Mile Adventure Run (2 Mile Road/2.5 Mile Beach) & 1 Mile All Beach Adventure Run; 7am; $21/4 mi., $28/4.5 Mile, $16/1 Mile. Info: info@harleysports.com, www.harleysports.com
Oct. 15, Orange Beach - National Shrimp Festival 10K Run, 8am; 5K Run & 5K Walk, 8:30am; $20 postmarked by 7/1; $25 7/2-9/2; $30 9/3-10/7; $40 after 10/7. Info: Walt Graham (205)966-4366, grahamfd@msn.com, Frank Malone (251)747-1723, shrimpfest@run42k.com, Website
Nov. 20, Birmingham - Magic City Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am; Mile, 8:45am; Half: $70 5/1-7/31; $75 8/1-8/31; $85 9/1-10/31; $90 11/1-11/16; $100/Walk Up Registration; 5K: $35 5/1-10/31, $40 11/1-11/16, $45/Walk Up Registration; $15/Mile. Info: Jeremey Davis, Set Up Events (864)420-5169, jdavis@setupevents.com, www.magiccityhalf.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
June 18, Benton - Pudding Cup Run, 5K, 10K & Fun Run; 8am; $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.; $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; $80/Half, $30/5K 5/9 thru Race Day. Info: Jennifer@FinalMileRaceManagement.com, www.EchoHalf.com
July 23, Key West - Papa's Pilar Rum Hemingway 5K Sunset Run, 7:30pm; Lazy Dog Paddle Board Race, 6pm; $45/5K Run/Walk, $50 on Race Day. Info: Barbara Wright (305)240-0727, info@keywestspecialevents.com, Register online at www.active.com or www.keywestspecialevents.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;
$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. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255, www.runrocknroll.com/savannah
Kentucky
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
North Carolina
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; $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, Bakersville - Rhododendron 10K Run, 8:30am; 1 Mile Fun Run/Healthwalk 8am; $20/10K, $10/1 Mile FR postmarked by 6/4; $30/10K, $15/1 Mile FR on Race Day. Info: 1(800)227-3912, Register online: www.werunevents.com
June 18, Conover - Conover School Run & Roll 5K & Maddies 1 Mile Run/Walk; 8am; $15/5K, $10/1 Mile by 6/10; after $25/5K, $20/1 Mile. Info: Conover School, 108 7th Street Place S.W, Conover, NC 28613; Carol Johncock (828)234-5457, cjohncock@charter.net
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.org
July 2, Lenoir - Firecracker 10K, 5K & 1 Mile FR; 8am; $25 by 6/25, after 6/25 $30. Info: Zack Carter, 1031 Jim Barger Ct., Lenoir, NC 28645; Zack Carter (828)467-0810, zcarter@ci.lenoir.nc.us, www.cityoflenoir.com
July 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 4, Village of Lake Park Indian Trail - Common Heart Firecracker Run, 10K 7:30am, 5K 7:45am, 1K 9am; $35/10K, $25/5K, $20/1K, by 7/2; after $40/10K, $30/5K, $25/1K. Info: Keith Adams, POB 2761, Indian Trail, NC 28079; (704)218-9060, Keith@CommonHeart.org, www.CommonHeartFirecrackerRun.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 July 23, Winston-Salem - Beat the Heat 5K & 1 Mile FR, 1 Mile FR/Walk 6:30pm; Beat the Heat 5K Race 7pm; NC USATF 5K Championship ($5,000 in prize money) 8pm; $5/1 mi.; $25/5K for first 100 people, $30 after first 100, $35 after 6/30, $40 after 7/13, $45 after 7/19. Info: Er Ralston (336)749-7008, erralston@yahoo.com, www.bth5k.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
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,
Oct. 22-23, Myrtle Beach - Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon, Half Marathon 7am on 10/23; Coastal 5K 7:30am & Doggie Dash, 9am on 10/22. Save 10% with Code RJMINIJUNE (Valid through 6/30/16 - Half Marathon Only). Info: Continental Event & Sport Management - info@runmyrtlebeach.com, www.runmyrtlebeach.com
Tennessee
June 18, Bell Buckle - Bell Buckle RC-Moon Pie 10 Mile Run, 7am; $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: http://bellbucklechamber.com/rc-cola-u-moonpie-10-mile-run
Virginia
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.mccoop.org/alexandria_running_festival.aspx
June 4, Ashland - HAPPY HOUR RACES 5 at 5, 5K & 10K; 5pm; $35/5K, $40/10K by 6/1. Info: Nicole Frost, Happy Hour Races, POB 6065, Ashland, VA 23005; (804)986-5858, contact@happyhourraces.com, www.happyhourraces.com
Sept. 24, Lynchburg - The Genworth Virginia 10 Miler, 4 Miler; 8am; $50/10 Miler, $35/4 Miler by 8/1; after 8/1 $65/10 Miler, $45/4 Miler. Info: Jeff Fedorko, POB 982, Lynchburg, VA 24505; racedirector@virginia10miler.com, https://www.virginiatenmiler.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. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255, www.runrocknroll.com/savannah 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
Multi-Sports
Ultra
Aug. 13, Pinehurst, NC - Tick Tock Ultra North Carolina, 12-Hour Ultra - 12-Hour Relay, Marathon & Half Marathon; 7am. Info: Mary Marcia Brown - gallantgait@yahoo.com, www.ncticktockultra.vpweb.com
Sept. 24, Lakeland, FL - Tick Tock Ultra & Team Relay, 12-Hour & 6-Hour Lake Lapping Challenge; 7am. Info: Mary Marcia Brown - gallantgait@yahoo.com, www.ticktockultra.vpweb.com
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Nighttime 5K events will be held July 23 in Winston-Salem, NC. Beat the Heat 5K will be at 7 p.m., then the North Carolina USATF 5K Championship Race is at 8 p.m.
Capital City Striders Track & Field Invitational will be held June 10-11 at Charleston, WV, at University of Charleston Stadium. Dink Taylor of Huntsville, AL, has run the Strolling Jim 40-miler in Tennessee for 30 consecutive years. Story at www.Running.Net. Without suffering, is there less achievement? Is it not meaningful to suffer to attain, to win by sustaining? Run to success! Hurt changes to happiness. Dan Burnett, Kayla McCurdy win the Horse Capital Marathon at Lexington, KY. Story at www.Running.Net. Scott Ludwig's new book, "Running to Extremes: The Legendary Athletes of Ultrarunning" is now available at Amazon and most major booksellers. John Piggott and Connie Glueck win 5K and 10K at Virginia Senior Games at Newport News, VA. Both are from Williamsburg. Sara Petrick wins 5K & 10K at Miles for Moffitt in Tampa, FL. Mark Hopely of Fredericksburg, VA, wins annual Marine Corps History Half in 1:11:05. Britta Ultz of King George top female in 1:25:23. Tuscaloosa, Alabama named a "Runner Friendly Community" by the Road Runners Club of America. Greg Skipper, 35, of Baltimore, wins Maryland Half Marathon in 1:23:20.2. Elizabeth Hannon, 33, of Columbia, top female in 1:31:36.2. Enjoy the spirit which propels you. Run for life. Others will admire, yours to encourage them to join the enrichment.
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