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Racing South newsletter
A Running Journal publication
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 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 The Peoples Bank Midnight Flight 10K/5K Anderson, SC - Aug. 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 Mississippi Blues Marathon/ Half Marathon Jackson, MS 1/7
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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
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
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
Aug. 6, St. George Island - St. George Island Sizzler 5K, 7pm; 1 Mile, 6:30pm; $10-$30 by 8/3 at 6pm Eastern; $35 day of race. Info: Hobson Fulmer, POB 416, Eastpoint, FL 32328; (850)509-2191, stgeorgeislandsizzler@gmail.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
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
Louisiana
Nov. 6, Shreveport - Log Jammer Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 8am; $50/Half, $20/5K until 9/16; $55/Half, $25/5K 9/17-10/21; $75/Half, $30/5K 10/22-11/3; $80/Half 11/4-5, $35/5K 11/4-5; Prize Money: Overall M/F $250 ea.; 2nd Overall M/F $150 ea.; Overall Masters & Grand Masters M/F $100 ea., 2nd Overall Masters & Grand Masters M/F $50 ea. Info: Matt McVicar (318)798-1241, run.srm@gmail.com, www.sportspectrumusa.com
Mississippi
Jan. 7, Jackson - Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & Relay, 7am; Kids Run, 9am; $85/Marathon, $75/Half, $45/Quarter, $190/Relay by 7/4. Info: info@msbluesmarathon.com, www.msbluesmarathon.com
North Carolina
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
Sept. 3, Blowing Rock - Stick Boy Mayview Madness 5K Run/Walk & Kid's 1 Mile Fun Run; 8am; $20 by 8/31 $30 on race day. Info: Blue Ridge Conservancy, POB 568, Boone, NC 28607; (828)295-6198, zapfitness@gmail.com,
Oct. 1, Roan Mountain, TN (Start) to Rhododendron Gardens, Roan Mountain, NC (Finish) - Top of The South, 10 Miles, 7:30am; $75. Info: Ken Sevensky, 2385 Big Flatts Church Rd., Fleetwood, NC 28626; (336)877-8888, info@wheresthetop.com,
South Carolina July 4, Hilton Head Island - Hilton Head Island Firecracker 5K Run, 8am; Shelter Cove Community Park; $25/Children 5K Run (12-under), $30/Adult 5K Run (13-over); add $5 late fee after 6/27, $10/on July 4th. Info: Bear Foot Sports (843)757-8520, bfs@hargray.com, www.bearfootsports.com
Aug. 27, York - Summerfest 10K & 5K, 8am; Fun Run, 9:15am; $25/10K, $20/5K before 8/27; $30/10K, $25/5K on Race Day; Fun Run/Free. Info: Greater York Chamber of Commerce, POB 97, York, SC 29710; Paul Boger (803)684-2590, info@greateryorkchamber.com, www.yorksummerfest.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
Oct. 1, Roan Mountain, TN (Start) to Rhododendron Gardens, Roan Mountain, NC (Finish) - Top of The South, 10 Miles, 7:30am; $75. Info: Ken Sevensky, 2385 Big Flatts Church Rd., Fleetwood, NC 28626; (336)877-8888, info@wheresthetop.com, www.wheresthetop.com
Virginia
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
Marathons
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
Jan. 7, Jackson, MS - Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & Relay, 7am; Kids Run, 9am; $85/Marathon, $75/Half, $45/Quarter, $190/Relay by 7/4. Info: info@msbluesmarathon.com, www.msbluesmarathon.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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First women's-only road race was held in 1972. The New York Road Runners Mini 10K has been held every year since. It's on Saturday in Manhatten. Shalane Flanagan, Amy Cragg finish 1-2 in half marathon as they prepare for the Olympic Marathon at Rio. Both set personal bests. Story at www.Running.Net. Spa Pacers of Hot Springs, Arkansas dedicate water fountain in memory of Danny Williams and Brent Morrison, club members who died in 2015. www.Running.Net. Asheville, NC Half Marathon won by Kenyans Sammy Too (1:10:06) and Zipporah Chebet (1:22:11). Running is good for your heart and soul. Enjoying the quiet allows your brain to gently solve the problems of the day. Elite runner Bobby Mack retires as a pro. Insightful story by Mary Marcia Brown in Running Journal and at www.Running.Net. Chattanooga Marathon was .28 of a mile short but Boston Marathon agrees to accept adjusted finisher times as qualifiers. Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon won by Girma Gebre and Sarah Bishop. Story with complete results link at www.Running.Net. Dan Burnett, Kayla McCurdy winners of the Horse Capital Marathon at Lexington, Kentucky. Great American River Run at Memphis, TN, won by Pias Nyanteika of Louisville, KY (1:07:23.1) and Samantha Campanaro of Germantown, TN (1:27:43.3).
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