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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
Oct. 22, Birmingham - Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K, 8am; 1 Mile, 9am; $30/5K, $20/1 Mile by 8/22; $35/5K, $25/1 Mile 8/23-10/21; $40/5K, $30/1 Mile on Race Day. Info: Shirley Gibbs, 510 20th St. South FOT1020, Birmingham, AL 35294; (205)975-0447 (o), sgibbs@uabmc.edu, www.blazerbolt.com
Nov. 20, Birmingham - Magic City Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am; Mile, 8:45am; Half: $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,
Oct. 1, Fayetteville - Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival, Open 10K 7:30am; Open 5K 9am; 10K/5K Open $25 before 9/19, after 9/19 $30, Race Day $40. Info: Jay Lewis, Race Director, POB 10734, Fayetteville, AR 72703; (479)530-5954, jay.lewis@chilepepperfestival.org, www.chilepepperfestival.org
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,
Sept. 5, Bradenton - 24th Annual Canes Cross Country Classic 5K at 8am and 1K Fun Run/Walk at 9:15am. Join the Labor Day tradition at Manatee County's oldest foot race! Family friendly, fun cross country course, awards to overall, masters, grandmasters, senior grandmasters, veteran grandmasters, and 6 deep in age groups. Info: Rae Ann Darling Reed (941)586-9375, coach@runnergirl.com,
Sept. 16-18, Tampa - John Hancock Hosts the Cooking Light & Health Fit Foodie Race Weekend, 9/17: 15K Run/Walk, 6:45am; 5K Run/Walk, 7am; Cash Awards for top finishers 15K & 5K; "Most Delicious Finish Line Ever". Info: (619)312-1212 or visit website: http://fitfoodierun.com
Dec. 11, Madeira Beach - Florida Holiday Halfathon & Relay, 7:05am; $70 postmarked/online by 8/11; $80 postmarked/online by 11/6; $90 postmarked/online by 12/4; $90 online registrations ends 12/8; $110 on-site registration, 12/10-11. Info: Chris Lauber, POB 47774, St. Petersburg, FL 33743; (727)347-4440, info@flroadraces.com, www.FloridaRoadRaces.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,
Jan. 22, Clearwater - Clearwater Distance Classic, 50K Ultra, Marathon, Halfathon, 5 Miler & 5K Walkathon, 7:05am; Postmarked/Online by 9/25: $80/Ultra & Marathon, $70/Halfathon; Postmarked/Online by 12/18: $100/Ultra & Marathon, $80/Halfathon, $40/5 Miler, $30/5K Walkathon. Info: Chris Lauber, POB 47774, St. Petersburg, FL 33743; (727)347-4440, info@flroadraces.com, www.FloridaRoadRaces.com
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; $95/Marathon, $85/Half, $50/Quarter, $210/Relay 8/1-10/31; $105/Marathon, $95/Half, $55/Quarter, $230/Relay 11/1-12/31. Info: info@msbluesmarathon.com,
Aug. 20, Highlands - Highlands Twilight 5K, 6pm; Start: 483 Pine Street/Kelsey-Hutchinson Park, Highlands, NC; 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, Carolina Beach - "Heart of Hope" Run for Hunger 2016, We donate 100% of what we raise to buy food for the children on Carolina Beach; 5K 8am; $25, Team of 4 $75. Info: Molly Painter, POB 16491, Wilmingnton, NC 28408; (910)228-5282, heartofhoperun@gmail.com, www.heartofhoperun.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
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,
Oct. 29, Wake Forest - Paws for Life 5K & 1 Mile Dog Walk, 10am; $15/Walk, $20/Run by 10/13, after $20/Walk, $25/Run. Info: Kelly Larson POB 338, Youngsville, NC 27596; (919)522-0727, kellynickle@msn.com, www.fchsnc.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
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
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/
Sept. 17, Nashville - The 17th Annual Shelby Bottoms Boogie 15K Run & 5K Run/Walk, Shelby Park at 7:45am; $35 by 9/15, $40 on Race Day. Info: Peter Pressman (615)293-8862, pasta4run@aol.com; www.nashvillestriders.com, Register On Line at www.active.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, 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: $105 8/1-9/10; Half Marathon: $80 8/1-9/10; 8K: $45
8/1-9/10. 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: $105 8/1-9/10; Half Marathon: $80 8/1-9/10; 8K: $45 8/1-9/10. 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; $95/Marathon, $85/Half, $50/Quarter, $210/Relay 8/1-10/31; $105/Marathon, $95/Half, $55/Quarter, $230/Relay 11/1-12/31. Info: info@msbluesmarathon.com,
Jan. 22, Clearwater, FL - Clearwater Distance Classic, 50K Ultra, Marathon, Halfathon, 5 Miler & 5K Walkathon, 7:05am; Postmarked/Online by 9/25: $80/Ultra & Marathon, $70/Halfathon; Postmarked/Online by 12/18: $100/Ultra & Marathon, $80/Halfathon, $40/5 Miler, $30/5K Walkathon. Info: Chris Lauber, POB 47774, St. Petersburg, FL 33743; (727)347-4440, info@flroadraces.com, www.FloridaRoadRaces.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
Jan. 22, Clearwater, FL - Clearwater Distance Classic, 50K Ultra, Marathon, Halfathon, 5 Miler & 5K Walkathon, 7:05am; Postmarked/Online by 9/25: $80/Ultra & Marathon, $70/Halfathon; Postmarked/Online by 12/18: $100/Ultra & Marathon, $80/Halfathon, $40/5 Miler, $30/5K Walkathon. Info: Chris Lauber, POB 47774, St. Petersburg, FL 33743; (727)347-4440, info@flroadraces.com, www.FloridaRoadRaces.com
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Running News
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Anti-doping bottles to Rio - Organizers of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil have taken delivery of the latest generation of BEREG KIT anti-doping bottles from Berlinger Special AG of Switzerland. New generation special bottles are used to prevent tampering with anti-doping samples, were manufactured in Switzerland under tight security.
Running by the numbers - Miles, kilometers, hours, minutes, seconds ... running is heavily measured by numbers. Scott Ludwig has a fascinating column in Running Journal's July issue, a story we also posted on Running.Net. Check it out. Lena Hollman has been running competitively for over 50 years. Let her tell you that "When racing brings you lemons, look for the lemonade." See her column at Running.Net. Runners have mental domination, able to visualize, accomplish, finish. You attain, override objections, train for success with every stride. Chris Ramsey is general manager of Fleet Feet Savannah in Georgia and tells why "We Never Regret the Run," well once we're able to struggle from a warm bed. Encouragement from the dogs can help. See his story at Running.Net. George Sheehan, late Runner's World columnist, had a lot of respect from runners. Read his secret on how to delay the start of a race. They wouldn't dare start without him. Story at Running.Net. Run for your life! You're a day older and all we have is this present moment. Inaugural Prince William Half Marathon is Sept. 25 at Gainesville, VA. Runs through the National Battlefield. We are discoverers, seeking what lies ahead, discovering ourselves. It's a long way to the finish but we suffer enjoyment getting there. Send news releases to RJ@Running.Net to have stories published in this newsletter, our website and in Running Journal. Promote running and runners!
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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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