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Oct. 15, Dothan, AL - The Sandi McCool Champions of Hope, 5K & 10K; 8am; $25/5K, $35/10K. Info: Southeast Alabama Medical Center Foundation, 1922 Fairview Ave., Dothan, AL 36301; (334)673-4150, samcfoundation@samc.org, www.samcfoundation.org.
Oct. 22, Birmingham - Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5K, 8am; 1 Mile, 9am; $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. 12, Chelsea - Hope Run 5K, 8am; $25 by 10/1, after $35. Info: Valerie Goodman, POB 162, Chelsea, AL 35043; Valerie Goodman or Brooke West (205)678-8331, bwest@omegacapitalllc.com,
Nov. 20, Birmingham - Magic City Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am; Mile, 8:45am; Half: $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
Nov. 19, Hot Springs - Spa Running Festival, Half Marathon, 7am; 10K & 5K, 8am; 1K, 9:30am; $50/Half Marathon by 9/30 ($5 increase 10/1 & 11/1); $30/10K & 5K by 11/11 ($5 increase after 11/11); On-Site Registration: $60/Half & $40/10K & 5K. Info: Cindy Baswell, POB 1199, Hot Springs, AR 71902; (501)276-8870, cindy@spa10k.com, www.sparunningfestival.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
Oct. 8-9, Blue Mountain Beach/Grayton Beach - 26.2@ Blue (10/8-9) - Run the 30A 5K & 10 Miler on 10/8 & Half Marathon on 10/9 and you've done 26.2; 10/8: 30A 5K, 7am; 10 Mile, 8am. Info: Multisport Fitness, LLC, 79 Governors Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928; (225)772-2737, multisportfit@aol.com, www.bluemountainhalf.com
Oct. 9, Blue Mountain Beach/Grayton Beach - Blue Mountain Beach Half Marathon & 10K, 7am. Info: Multisport Fitness, LLC, 79 Governors Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928; (225)772-2737, multisportfit@aol.com, www.bluemountainhalf.com
Nov. 24, Tamarac - Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K, 7:30am; $25 by 11/13, after $30, Race Day $50. Info: City of Tamarac, 7525 NW 88th Ave., Tamarac, FL 33321, Melissa Petron (954)597-3624, melissa.petron@tamarac.org, www.tamarac.org
Dec. 10, Wakulla Springs - Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic, 50K & 50 Mile; 7am; $70/50K, $80/50 Mile. Info: Nancy Stedman, 527 E. Call St., Tallahassee, FL 32301; Nancy Stedman (850)545-7074, tallahasseeultra@gmail.com, www.tallahasseeultra.com
Dec. 11, Madeira Beach - Florida Holiday Halfathon & Relay, 7:05am; $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
Dec. 22, Lakewood Ranch - Jingle 5K Run/Walk, 7pm; Lakewood Ranch LWR Main Street; $35 w/long sleeve Shirt by 12/17, after $40. Info: Doug Schiller, POB 89, Ellenton, FL 34222; (941)932-6147, dougjune1@msn.com,
Jan. 14-15, St. Pete Beach - St. Pete Beach Classic, 1/14: 10K 7am, Kids' Classic 8:45am, 5K 9am, Beach Fun Run 5pm; 1/15: Half Marathon 7am; $35/10K or 5K through 1/10; $70/Half Marathon by 10/31; $20 Fun Run by 1/10; Kids Classic Free. Info: Alan Johnson (727)543-2794, alanj@runmsm.com, www.stpetebeachclassic.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: (678)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
Sept. 10, Atlanta- The Road Runner Sports Craft Classic Half Marathon & 5K, 7:30am; Half Marathon: $85 by 8/31, $95 9/1-10; 5K Walk/Run: $45 by 8/31, $55 9/1-10; Awesome event shirt, Finisher medal, Commemorative pint glass, Free Beer, Knockaround Sunglasses, Free Race Photos and Free Parking! Info:
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,
Oct. 15, Savannah - St. Peter's Kilometers 5K/10K, 8:30am; $25/5K, $30/10K by 10/8, after $30/5K, $35/10K. Info: Jim Brawner, 11 Barnett Dr., Savannah, GA 31406; (912)692-0687, james.brawner@armstrong.edu, http://www.fleetfeetsavannah.com/races/st-peters-kilometers-5k10k
Oct. 22, Woodstock - Twilight Run F.O.R. Cherokee 5K Run, 7:30pm; 1 Mile Fun Run, 7pm; $25 by 10/15, after $30. Info: Vicki Benefield, POB 122, Ball Ground, GA 30107; (770)841-8530, vicki.benefield@ellijay.comm www.cherokeeFOR.com
Oct. 23, Atlanta - PNC Atlanta 10 Miler & 5K, 7:30am; $70/10 Miler thru 9/30, after $75, $80 at number pick-up (if available); $35/5K by 10/19, $45 at number pick-up. Info: Atlanta Track Club, 201 Armour Dr., Atlanta, GA 30324; (404)231-9064, atc@atlantatrackclub.org, http://bit.ly/2bwPoY0
Oct. 29, Stone Mountain - 5K Fruity Smoothie Run, 8am; $31.50 by 10/10. Info: Hooz Running, 2550 Lantrac Ct., Decatur, GA 30035; (678)298-6120, fruitysmoothierun@gmail.com, www.fruitysmoothierun.com
Nov. 5, Atlanta - Associated Credit Union Strong Legs Run/Walk, 10K Run 8am ($35); 5K Run/Walk 9:15am ($25)/Timed, $20/Untimed); Mascot Trot 10am ($15); 2K Fun Run & Stroller Roll 10:15am ($20/13-up, $15/12-under); VIP Runners ($75). Info: Lydia George, 1577 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, GA 30329; (404)785-7315, lydia.george@choa.org, www.choa.org/stronglegs
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
Nov. 18, Warm Springs - The Candlelight Tour Run, 1 Mile 9:30pm; 5K Run, 10pm; $20 by 11/4, after $25. Info: Carolyn McKinley, POB 9, Warm Springs, GA 31830; (706)655-2558, meriwetherchamber@windstream.net, http://www.meriwethercountychamber.org
Nov. 24, Atlanta - Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 8am; 50m Dash, 9:15am; 1 Mile, 9:30am; $80/Half thru 9/30, $85 thru 11/17, $90 at number pick-up; $35/5K thru 11/17, $45 at number pick-up. Info: Atlanta Track Club, 201 Armour Dr., Atlanta, GA 30324; (404)231-9064, atc@atlantatrackclub.org, http://bit.ly/2cmnjnu
Dec. 10, Atlanta - Barb's 5K Run/Walk, 8am; Fit Kids Run/Walk 1 mi., 1/2 mi., 1/4 mi., & 100 yards, 9am; part of Jeff Galloway Race Weekend. Info: (800)200-2771 (x306), info@jeffgalloway131.com, https://jeffgalloway131.com
Dec. 10, Dalton - Carpet Capital 10 Miler & 2 Mile, 9am; $30 by 12/2, after $40. Info: Carpet Capital Running Club, POB 2446, Dalton, GA 30722; (706)537-3314,
Dec. 11, Atlanta - JG 13.1 - Jeff Galloway Half Marathon, 8am; Online Registration: $105 by 9/1; $115 9/2-12/7; $130 12/9-10 (at expo); Use code RJ2016 for 10% discount. Info: (800)200-2771 (x306), info@jeffgalloway131.com,
Kentucky
Oct. 8, Williamstown - Explore the Mud Obstacle Course, 3 Mile; 9am to 1pm (Heats every 30 minutes) $55/Single, $45/Group by 9/23. Info: Fitness For Life Around Grant County, POB 518, Williamstown, KY 41097; elizabeth.steffer@nkyhealth.org, https://explorethemud.eventbrite.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
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,
North Carolina
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, Wilmington, 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, Biltmore Forest/Asheville - 4th Annual Run the Forest 5K, 9am; 1 Mile Walk, 10:30am; Both Events Start At: Carolina Day School, 1345 Hendersonville Rd. Info: Denise Fridl (828)258-1586 (x2359), df@aea1961.com, Register Online at: www.communityfitnessevents.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 Recreational 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.
Nov. 24, Hatteras Village - 5th Annual Surfin' Turkey 5K and Puppy Drum Fun Run, 5K 8am; Puppy Drum Run 1/2 Mile FR, 9am; $30 by 11/11, after $35, $40 On-site Registration. Info: Hatteras Island Youth Education Fund, POB 750, Avon, NC 27915; Jean-Louise C. Dixon, Director, (252)995-6086, jldixon@hatteraslaw.com, www.hatterasyouth.com
South Carolina
Sept. 24, Mullins - Mullins Lions Run for Sight 5K, 8am; $25 by 9/20, after $30. Info: Dr. Franklin Mason, POB 306, Mullins, SC 29574; (843)464-8324, fgmddsrun@bellsouth.net.
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, Hilton Head - 25th Annual Hilton Head Bridge Run, 5K & 10K; 8am; $30/5K, $35/10K thru 11/7; after 11/7 $35/5K, $40/10K. lnfo: Bear Foot Sports, 20 Towne Drive, PMB #200, Bluffton, SC 29910; (843)757-8520, bfs@hargray.com, www.bearfootsports.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
Feb. 11, Hilton Head Island - Publix Hilton Head Island Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K, 8am; Early Registration discount now thru Oct. 1; Marathon Awards - Cash & Publix Gift Cards; Finishers Medals to all Marathon & Half Marathon finishers. Info: Bear Foot Sports (843)757-8520,
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. 15, Piney Flats - 10 Miler/3K Overmountain Victory Run(s), 10 Miler 9am; 3K 8:30am; $35/10 Miler, $12/3K, Late fees: $40/10 Miler, $15/5K. Info: Don Davis, 452 Bayhill Dr., Piney Flats, TN 37686; (423)854-0152, donfdavis@aol.com, www.rockymountmuseum.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
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 Recreational 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
Feb. 11, Hilton Head Island, SC - Publix Hilton Head Island Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K, 8am; Early Registration discount now thru Oct. 1; Marathon Awards - Cash & Publix Gift Cards; Finishers Medals to all Marathon & Half Marathon finishers. Info: Bear Foot Sports (843)757-8520, www.bearfootsports.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
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
Dec. 10, Wakulla Springs, FL - Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic, 50K & 50 Mile; 7am; $70/50K, $80/50 Mile. Info: Nancy Stedman, 527 E. Call St., Tallahassee, FL 32301; Nancy Stedman (850)545-7074, tallahasseeultra@gmail.com, www.tallahasseeultra.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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Maintain your running equipment. Read thoughts of Running Journal columnist Rae Anne Darling Reed at Running.Net.
Suffer and receive fullest measures in life when you attain; runners know suffering and overcome doubts, which results in life victories.
Jenny Simpson did it again. She wins 5th Avenue Mile and Eric Jenkins nips Olympic gold medalist Matt Centrowitz. Running.Net.
Enjoy the spirit that propels you. Run for enjoyment, run for relief, run for yourself, run seriously, but run!
Brian Gohlke, Sandy Lynch win Mississippi's Tupelo Marathon. Story at Running.Net.
Top 2 finishers in Toledo, Ohio in a 24-hour run ending on Labor Day were women. First male was third.
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