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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
Sept. 10, Eldorado - Nexans-Amercable Major Ronald Wayne Culver Hero 5K, 7:30am; $25 by 8/26, after $30. Info: SouthArk Foundation, POB 7010, El Dorado, AR 71731; Cynthia Reyna (870)864-7130, foundation@southark.edu,
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,
Jan. 15, Naples - Naples Daily News Half Marathon, 7am; Cambier Park in Olde Naples; $60 before 12/1, $80 12/1-12/31, $100 1/2-1/14, Day of Race $125; $15,000 Cash Awards for Open Division (Open Division/US Citizens Only; Masters, Grand Masters, Seniors Masters/Awards for all countries); $2,700 Cash Awards age group winners ($100 each age group). Info: (877)777-5622, questions@napleshalfmarathon.net,
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
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, Greenwood, 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, Greenwood, 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 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, Boone - High Country Half Marathon, 7:30am; $65 by 8/9, after $75. Info: Mary Sheryl Horine, ASU Box 32102, Boone, NC 28608; (828)262-7557, horinems@appstate.edu,
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,
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. 5, Charlotte (Reedy Creek Park/Shelter #2) - Uplift Rocky River Labor Day 5K & Community Celebration, 10am/Fun Run, 10:15am/5K Runners, 10:20am/5K Walkers; Until August 5: $25/Individual, $20/Teachers, $15/Students, $10/Children (between 5-10), $80/Team of 4; After August 5: $30/Individual, $25/Teachers, $20/Students, $10/Children (between 5-10), $90/Team of 4. Info: Devonya Govan-Hunt (704)207-0640, devonya.hunt@upliftcm.com, https://upliftcmlaborday5k.eventbrite.com or
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
Sept. 24, Hiddenite -Hiddenite Festival Road Race, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K; 8:30am; $20/half by 9/12, $25 after 9/12 & race day; $15/10K & 5K by 9/12, $20 after 9/12 & race day; Additional $10 for T-shirt. Info: Hiddenite Festival Road Race, 621 Liledoun Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681; Rick French (828)632-9332, rfrench@alexandercountync.gov,
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
Oct. 29, Concord - Jack O Lantern Jaunt, 5K 5pm; Mile Fun Run & Walk 4:30pm; 5K $20; FR/Walk $8, Family (max of 6) - $60; Groups of 5+ $15 each; deadline 10/19; after 10/19 5K $23; FR/Walk $10; Family $70; No group registration after 10/19. Info: Cabarrus County Active Living & Parks, POB 707, Concord, NC 28026-0707; (704)920-3484, phgabriel@cabarruscounty.us, www.runsignup.com
Oct. 29, Hiddenite - Rocky Face Marathon & Relay, 8am; Rocky Face Mountain Recreation Area; $30/Marathon, $40/Marathon Relay Teams until 10/17; $40/Marathon, $50/Marathon Relay Teams after 10/17 & race day; Additional $10 for T-shirt. Info: Alexander County, Attn: Rocky Face Marathon, 621 Liledoun Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681; Rick French (828)632-9332, rfrench@alexandercountync.gov,
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
Nov. 12, Salisbury - Rowan Hospice Share the Care, 7:30am Registration; 9am 5K Walk/Run; 10am 1/2 Mile Fun Run; $25 by 11/8, after $30. Info: Edwina Ritchie, 1229 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28144; (704)603-3900, edwina.ritchie@hospicecarecenter.org.
South Carolina Aug. 13, Spartanburg - RRCA National XC Champs, aka Ready for Fall 5K. This event is held on the cross country course at Milliken & Company's Arboretum, home to nearly a dozen previous national cross country championships. Info and to register: www.go-greenevents.com/RRCAXC
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. 27, Travelers Rest - 3rd annual Swamp Rabbit Brewery Beer BBQ 5K. Finishers receive free beer, BBQ dinner, tech socks, towel, etc. Certified course, plenty of awards, and a live band. Info and registration:
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 (course features the best of Myrtle Beach with over 5 miles of Oceanfront Running!); 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. 5, Florence - Run Like A Nut, Half Marathon, 8am; 10K & 5K, 9am; $50/Half, $40/10K, $25/5K by 10/15; after $60/Half, $50/10K, $35/5K. Info: Karen Leatherman, 120 E. Elm St., Florence, SC 29506; Karen Leatherman (843)629-6899, kleatherman@fitnessforumonline.com, http://www.fitnessforumonline.com/run-like-a-nut.html
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,
Oct. 16, Chattanooga - 7 Bridges Marathon & Relays (4-Person), 7am; 4-Bridges Half Marathon & Relays (2-Person), 7:30am. 5K, 7:45am; Family FR, 10am; 10% off any distance with Code (RUNNINGDISC10). Info: jay@sceniccitymultisport.com, www.7bridgesmarathon.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
Oct. 1, Winchester - Winchester Green Circle 5K, 8:30am; Kids Mile, 9:15am; $20/5K, $12/Kids Mile by 9/30, $25/5K, $15/Kids Mile on Race Day. Info: Edward Schrank, 285 Huntersbridge Rd., Winchester, VA 22602;
(540)664-2027, eschrank@su.edu,
Oct. 15, Williamsburg - Run for the Hills 5K/10K and Fall Fest, Warhill Sports Complex Park at Sanford B. Wanner Stadium/Williamsburg; The 10K is a Colonial Road Runners and a Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix event; 8am/1 Mile Fun Run; 8:30am/5K Run; 9:15am/10K; Fall Fest 8:30am-12pm; $20/1 Mile, $30/5K, $40/10K by 10/1; after 10/1 $25/1 Mile, $35/5K, $45/10K. Info: Vicki Vawter (757)645-2649 (ext. 6), vicki@beyondboobs.org, www.beyondboobs.org/fallfest.
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,
Multi-Sports
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, Greenwood, MS 38930; (662)453-4152, info@greenwoodms.com, www.bikesbluesbayous.com
Sept. 11, Davidson, NC - Jimmie Johnson Foundation Lake Davidson Sprint Triathlon, S-500 yd., B-13 mi., R-5K; 8am; $70 by 8/30; $80 8/31-9/10; $90 on Race Day. Info: Amanda Prothero (704)586-1586, amanda@jjracinginc.com, www.jjfwellnesschallenge.org.
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,
Oct. 16, Chattanooga, TN - 7 Bridges Marathon & Relays (4-Person), 7am; 4-Bridges Half Marathon & Relays (2-Person), 7:30am. 5K, 7:45am; Family FR, 10am; 10% off any distance with Code (RUNNINGDISC10). Info: jay@sceniccitymultisport.com, www.7bridgesmarathon.com
Oct. 29, Hiddenite, NC - Rocky Face Marathon & Relay, 8am; Rocky Face Mountain Recreation Area; $30/Marathon, $40/Marathon Relay Teams until 10/17; $40/Marathon, $50/Marathon Relay Teams after 10/17 & race day; Additional $10 for T-shirt. Info: Alexander County, Attn: Rocky Face Marathon, 621 Liledoun Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681; Rick French (828)632-9332, rfrench@alexandercountync.gov,
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,
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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Running News
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North Carolina USATF 5K Championship is July 23 at Winston-Salem, NC. Some of fastest runners in the country will compete. Running.Net.
Bernard Legat earns USATF Athlete of the Week after making his fifth Olympic team at age 41. Hydrate before, during, after running - and run for fun sometimes. How about starting at the back of the pack and enjoy passing lots of runners, chatting and smiling? Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run results finalized and uploaded. Story at Running.Net. Molly Huddle has given up her Olympic spot at 5,000 meters, will run 10,000 meters in Rio, then will run the New York City Marathon. Sir Walter Miler elite field set for Aug. 5 at Raleigh, NC. Male and female mile races plus NC State Mile Championship. Story at Running.Net. Running is good for your heart and your soul. Enjoying the quiet allows your brain to gently solve the problems of the day. Mike Mitchell, Suzanne Hutchins were winners of the grueling Grandfather Mountain Marathon at the annual Highland Games in Avery County, NC. Mitchell, of Mint Hill, ran 2:51:48, Hutchins, of Gastonia, finished in 3:11:58. Maria-Elena Calle, who starred at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, has made the Ecuador Olympic Marathon team at age 40. What is The Murph? See story at Running.Net by Micah Ward of Fernandina, FL, and see why this run and workout is so significant.
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39th Annual Running Journal Grand Prix
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The following are confirmed race dates for the 39th season of the Running Journal Grand Prix. Additional race dates will be announced on our website ( www.running.net).
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Featured calendar listings promote your event at an amazingly low cost. Your event's details will be listed in the Running Journal magazine calendar, plus every day in your state calendar in our Running.Net website, listed every day in our Digital RJ edition on our website, and shown in your state calendar with a link from our Racing South Newsletter, plus it will be on the front of our Featured Races newsletter. All linked to your race website and email. Reach 55,000 runners for an average of about $55 a month.
Featured Event logo. Your logo will rotate constantly on the homepage of Running.Net and throughout the website! It will also be published on the front of our Racing South Newsletter and the Featured Races newsletter. Link it to your event website.
Wide banner on Running.Net home page that also rotates throughout our website, plus goes at top of our Racing South Newsletter and the Featured Races newsletter. Links to your race website.
Multimedia promotion packages available. Let us know your needs and budget and we will provide the best possible package, including display advertising in Running Journal, web advertising with Running.Net, promotional advertising in our newsletter. We want the best possible success for your event.
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Free regular calendar listings always available. Click here for information.
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