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Issue: # 109
July 2016

The seeking can be difficult, getting there with strained effort, but oh the joy of the final steps. Run done, labored but happy breaths.
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Alabama
Aug. 27, Fyffe - Fyffe UFO Days 5K, Fun Run and Festival; Registration begins 5:30pm; Race Start 6:30pm; 5K is $25 if you pre register, Fun Run is $20 (ages 10-under); Challenging course, cash prizes, glow in the dark shirts, music, food, vendors and kids activities. Info: Mary Katherine Carroll (256)601-2224, marykcarroll@hotmail.com, www.fyffecitylimits.com; Register online at www.racesonline.com

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; $90 postmarked through September; $100 thereafter or (online only through 12/1/16) or when 2,700 have registered online. Info: (256)650-7063, suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com, www.runrocketcity.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. 5-6, Jacksonville - Tour de Pain - Complete 3 events in 24 hours, 8/5 (Friday): 4 Mile Beach Run, 6:30pm; 8/6 (Saturday): 5K, 7am & Mile Sizzler, 4:30pm; $30/Single Race, $55/3 Race Series by 7/30; $35/Single Race, $65/3 Race Series 7/31-Day of Race. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com, www.1stplacesports.com/tour.html

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,

Georgia
July 23, Atlanta - Heroes In Recovery 6K Atlanta, 8am;
$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/ 

Aug. 20, Atlanta (Perimeter Mall) - 2016 Magnolia Run and Walk for Epilepsy, 5K, 1 Mile; 8am; 5K Timed $30, 5K Untimed & 1 Mile $25 by 8/15; after 8/15 5K Timed $35, 5K Untimed & 1 Mile $30. Info: Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia, 6065 Roswell Rd., #715, Atlanta, GA 30328; Kathleen Sullivan (404)527-7155, ksullivan@epilepsyga.org, http://events.epilepsyga.org/magnoliarun2016

Aug. 20, Brooklet - 16th Annual Brooklet Peanut 5K, 7am; $20 by 8/5, after $25. Info: Toby Davis, POB 313, Brooklet, GA 30415; (912)481-4050, margtoby@gmail.com,

Aug. 20, Rome - Gary Tillman Memorial Clocktower 5K Road Race & 2 Mile Health Walk, 8am (run), Walk immediately following; $25/5K, $20/2 Mile by 7/31; $30/5K, $25/2 Mile 8/1 to Pre reg deadline (postmarked by 8/9); Online midnight Eastern Time 8/11); $35/5K, $30/2 Mile on Race Day. Info: Exchange Club Family Resource Center, POB 168, Rome, GA 30162; (706)290-0764, tillmanclocktowerrace@yahoo.com, www.tillmanclocktowerrace.org

Aug. 27, Young Harris - Dash to the Vineyards 5K, 8am; $25 by 8/12, after $30. Info: Candace Lee, Towns County Chamber of Commerce, 1411 Jack Dayton Circle, Young Harris, GA 30582; (706)896-4966, candacelee@brmemc.net,

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
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,
 
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
Aug. 6, Greenwood - Bikes, Blues & Bayous, 11, 20, 42 & 62 Miles; 7am; $45 by 8/4, after $50. Info: Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce, POB 848, Greenwod, MS 38930; (662)453-4152, info@greenwoodms.com, www.bikesbluesbayous.com

Sept. 17, Greenwood - 300 Oaks Road Race, 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk & 1 Mile Color Run; 8am; $30/10K, $25/5K Run or Walk, $20/1 Mile thru 9/1; $35/10K, $30/5K Run or Walk, $25/1 Mile 9/2-9/15; Pickup & Race Day: $45/10K, $35/5K Run or Walk, $30/1 Mile. Info: Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce, POB 848, Greenwod, MS 38935; (662)453-4152, info@greenwoodms.com, www.300oaks.com

Jan. 7, Jackson - Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & Relay, 7am; Kids Run, 9am; $85/Marathon, $75/Half, $45/Quarter, $190/Relay by 7/31; $95/Marathon, $85/Half, $50/Quarter, $210/Relay 8/1-10/31. Info: info@msbluesmarathon.com, www.msbluesmarathon.com.

North Carolina  
July 8, Lenoir - Blackberry GLOW 5K and One Mile Fun Run, 5K 8:30pm; 1 Mile 8pm; after 6/29 $30/5K, $20/1 Mile. Info: Breanna McKay, 101 Willow St., Lenoir, NC 28645, (828)572-0802, breanna.mckay@shelterhomecc.org,

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

Aug. 27, Hickory - HCA Knights 5K Run, 8am; $20 by 8/19, after $25. Info: Carol Johncock, 3260 6th Street Dr. NW, Hickory, NC 28601; (828)234-5457, cjohncock@charter.net, www.hickorychristianacademy.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,
 
Sept. 10-11, Charlotte - Run & Ride at Carowinds - Combine the thrill of the ride with the thrill of the run! 9/10: 5K, 8:30am & 1 Mile FR, 9am; 9/11: Half Marathon & 10K, 7am; Course is completely closed and contained wholly within Carowinds amusement park. Info:https://adhub.active.com/Vyk6ieZrZx

Sept. 11, Asheville - WNC Run/Walk for Autism at UNC-Asheville, 5K 1:30pm; 1K Fun Run/Walk 1:40pm; $30. Info: Autism Society of NC, Taylor Seagroves, 505 Oberlin Rd., Ste. 230, Raleigh, NC 27605; (919)743-0204 (ext. 1153) tseagroves@autismsociety-nc.org, www.wncrunwalkforautism.com

Sept. 24, Greensboro - Greensboro Run/Walk for Autism at UNCG, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 9am; $30. Info: Autism Society of NC, Taylor Seagroves, 505 Oberlin Rd., Ste. 230, Raleigh, NC 27605; (919)743-0204 (ext. 1153) tseagroves@autismsociety-nc.org, www.greensbororunwalkforautism.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,

Oct. 8, Raleigh - Triangle Run/Walk for Autism at Halifax Mall, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 9am; $30. Info: Autism Society of NC, Taylor Seagroves, 505 Oberlin Rd., Ste. 230, Raleigh, NC 27605; (919)743-0204 (ext. 1153) tseagroves@autismsociety-nc.org, www.trianglerunwalkforautism.com

Oct. 15, New Bern - Neuse River Bridge Run, Half Marathon 7am, 10K 7:30am, 5K 8:15am; $55/Half, $35/10K & 5K by 9/1; after $65/Half, $45/10K & 5K. Info: Ann Jones, POB 14762; New Bern, NC 28561; (252)617-0798, ann@gameonnc.com, www.bridgerun.org
 
Nov. 5, Lenoir - Meleah Mikeal Half Marathon, 9am; $35 by 7/31, $40 8/1-9/30; $45 10/1-11/4; $50 on Race Day. Info: Zack Carter, 1031 Jim Barger Ct., Lenoir, NC 28645; (828)467-0810, zcarter@ci.lenoir.nc.us, www.cityoflenoir.com

South Carolina
Aug. 20, Camden - Springdale 5K at Sunrise, 8am; $30 by 7/31, after $35. Info: Erin Roof, POB 692, Blythewood, SC 29016; Erin Roof (803)665-6140, erin@eggplantevents.com, www.springdale5K.com

Aug. 26, Anderson - The Peoples Bank Midnight Flight 10K, 5K, 1 mile. Info: (864)716-6809, www.andersonareaymca.org, www.active.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 29745; 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 RJMINI2016 (Valid FOR Half Marathon Only). Info: Continental Event & Sport Management - info@runmyrtlebeach.com, www.runmyrtlebeach.com

Nov. 12, Summerville - Summerville Sweet Tea Half Marathon, 7am; July-Aug.: $85; Sept.-Nov. 1: $95. Info: Kelly Hazel, 200 Downing Dr., Summerville, SC 29485; (843)822-2461, kellynhazel@gmail.com, www.sweetteahalf.com 

March 4, Myrtle Beach - 20th Anniversary Myrtle Beach Marathon, Dasani Half Marathon & ABC15 Marathon Team Relay, 6:30am; Bojangles' 5K, 7pm & Ripley's Family FR, 5:30pm on Friday, 3/3. Info: (843)293-RACE (7223), mbmarathon@yahoo.com,

Tennessee
July 23, Greeneville - First Annual Touchdown 5K Run/Walk to benefit the G/GCYFA (Greeneville/Greene County Youth Football Association), 8:30am/start at Kinser Park (registration at 7:30am); Free Skills & Drills clinic for youth (5-12 yr), 10am; $25 by 7/8, after 7/8 $30; Additional $12 for T-shirt. Info: Tim Marshall (423)552-2151; Heather Southerland (423)552-6421, heathersoutherland@gmail.com; Register online at: www.eventbrite.com

Sept. 10, Leiper's Fork - Heroes in Recovery 6K - Leiper's Fork, 8am; $30 until 8/1, $35 until 9/9, $40 on Race Day; Location: Leiper's Fork, 4141 Old Hillsboro Rd., Leiper's Fork, TN. Contact: Sarah Shearer, Race Dir., 5409 Maryland Way, Ste 320, Brentwood, TN 37027; (615)812-9144, sarah.shearer@frnmail.com, http://heroesinrecovery.com/heroes6k/leipers-fork-tn/

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

Oct. 8, Erwin - Unicoi County Apple Festival Road Race, 4 Mile Run & 3K Walk; 9am; $20/4 Mile Run, $15/3K Walk by 10/6; after $25/4 Mile Run, $20/3K Walk. Info: Unicoi County Family YMCA, 601 Love St., Erwin, TN 37650; (423)743-3361, ebarbaau@aol.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

West Virginia
Sept. 17-18, Morgantown - Morgantown Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K; 9/17: Mountain Mama 8K 8am; 9/18: Marathon & Half Marathon 7am; Marathon: 6/1-7/31 $95; 8/1 $105; Half Marathon: 6/1-7/31 $70; 8/1 $80; 8K: by 7/31 $35, 8/1 $45. Info: (304)826-0311, rd@morgantownmarathon.com,
 
Marathons
Sept. 17-18, Morgantown, WV - Morgantown Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K; 9/17: Mountain Mama 8K 8am; 9/18: Marathon & Half Marathon 7am; Marathon: 6/1-7/31 $95; 8/1 $105; Half Marathon: 6/1-7/31 $70; 8/1 $80; 8K: by 7/31 $35, 8/1 $45. Info: (304)826-0311, rd@morgantownmarathon.com,

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; $90 postmarked through September; $100 thereafter or (online only through 12/1/16) or when 2,700 have registered online. 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 7/31; $95/Marathon, $85/Half, $50/Quarter, $210/Relay 8/1-10/31. Info: info@msbluesmarathon.com, www.msbluesmarathon.com

March 4, Myrtle Beach, SC - 20th Anniversary Myrtle Beach Marathon, Dasani Half Marathon & ABC15 Marathon Team Relay, 6:30am; Bojangles' 5K, 7pm & Ripley's Family FR, 5:30pm on Friday, 3/3. Info: (843)293-RACE (7223), mbmarathon@yahoo.com,

Multi-Sports
July 26, Waxhaw, NC - Jimmie Johnson Foundation Cane Creek Sprint Triathlon, S-500 yd., B-13 mi., R-5K; 6pm; $70 (entry fee will increase after 7/17). Info: Amanda Prothero (704)586-1586, amanda@jjracinginc.com, www.jjfwellnesschallenge.org

Aug. 6, Greenwood, MS - Bikes, Blues & Bayous, 11, 20, 42 & 62 Miles; 7am; $45 by 8/4, after $50. Info: Greenwood-Leflore County Chamber of Commerce, POB 848, Greenwod, MS 38930; (662)453-4152, info@greenwoodms.com, www.bikesbluesbayous.com

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

Running News

Max Siegel, USATF CEO: "We have been working very closely with the United States Olympic Committee. They have put together an infectious disease advisory committee and council. Working really closely with the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and other medical professionals to give us protocol for our athletes in Rio."

Gabriel Geay of Tanzania, just 19 years old, won the AJC Peachtree Road Race 10K in Atlanta July 4 with a personal best time of 28:49. It was the biggest win of his career. www.Running.Net.

Edna Kiplagat was female winner of the AJC Peachtree Road Race 10K in Atlanta on July 4, finishing in 32:24. Master's division for the third-consecutive year was Jen Rhines in 34:16. www.Running.Net.

This road is long, this road is long, but repetitive steps shorten its length. You are constantly nearer attainment.

Tour De Pain at Jacksonville, Florida features three races in 24 hours: 4 miles, 5K, then a mile run.

New Orleans Track Club's 53rd Anniversary Race is Aug. 14, Garden of Memories, 3 miler, includes Hall of Fame inductions.

Sister Hazel, alternative rock band, headlines the Rock 'n' Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 4. www.Running.Net.

Josh George, Tatyana McFadden win Peachtree Wheelchair races. It was the first victory for George while McFadden won her sixth Peachtree race. www.Running.Net.

Run to the horizon, find what is ahead by eternal pursuit. It is out there - what you seek - for each finish is a new beginning.

Stacy Tollie, new president of the Twin City Track Club in Winston-Salem, NC, says that 10 years ago she "didn't even like running."

Kate Sark, new president of Daytona Beachcombers Running Club in Florida, asks club members to share motivating music for Spotify play list.

Bouncing a beach ball near the end of a half-mile run for 10-&-under runners is a requirement for a July 19 race at St. Francisville, LA.

Cooper River Bridge Run at Charleston, SC, was the second largest race in the South last year with 27,323 finishers.

First Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is planned for Dec. 11 at Pass Christian, will finish in Biloxi. Companion half marathon at Gulfport.
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