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Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon
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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
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
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. 18, Jacksonville - Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7am; The Bolles School; $70/Marathon, $45/Half, $30/5K by 10/31; $75/Marathon, $50/Half, $32/5K 11/1-11/30. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com, www.1stplacesports.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
Feb. 5, Sarasota - Sarasota Music Half Marathon, 6:30am; Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (777 N. Tamiami Trail); 20+ bands, neighborhood cheer zones, lawn parties, cool bling and our own signature Rockin' Beer Mile to bring you home with pride! Info: (201)888-8916, john@sarasotahalf.com, www.sarasotahalf.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. 10, Marietta - Sleighbells on the Square 5K, 8:30am; 1K, 9:30am; Tot Trot, 9:45am; $20/Youth, $25/Adult by 11/27, after $30. Info: Carol Kinstle, 10 E. Park Square, Marietta, GA 30090; (770)424-2947, ivone@cobbcountybar.org, http://www.active.com/marietta-ga/running/distance-running-races/sleighbells-on-the-square-5k-1k-tot-trot-2016-26025612
Dec. 11, Atlanta - JG 13.1 - Jeff Galloway Half Marathon, 8am; Online Registration: $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
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,
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, Charlotte - NC MedAssist 5K- Pancakes, Bacon & Beer!, 9am; $25 until 10/29, $30 after 10/30 (by 11/4), $35 on Race Day. Info: NC MedAssist/Misty Moore, 4428 Taggart Creek Road, Suite 101; (704)350-3597, mmoore@medassist.org, www.runncmedassist.com
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. 19, Efland - Camp Chestnut Ridge Trail Races, 4 & 8 Miles; 10am; The race will be run entirely on trails and camp roads (dirt & gravel); $30/4 mi., $35/8 mi. by 11/19; after 11/19 $35/4 mi., $40/8 mi. Info: Alan Schumacher - camptrailrun@gmail.com, Website
Nov. 24, Boone - High Country Turkey Trot 5K, 9am; Adults & Teens: $30; Kids 12-under: $10; by 11/14; after 11/14 Adults & Teens: $35; Kids 12-under: $15. Info: Todd Carter, c/o Hospitality House, 338 Brook Hollow Rd., Boone, NC 28607; (828)264-1237, todd@hosphouse.org, http://hcturkeytrot.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
Oct. 29, Greenville - Spinx Carolina Marathon & Relay, 7:15am; Half Marathon & 10K, 7:45am; 5K Run/Walk, 8am; Kids Run 1 Mile (12-under), 8:05am. Info: www.spinxrunfest.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. 5, Greenville - Paris Mountain Trails 16K, 8am; $15 by 10/21, $17.50 by 11/3, $20 on Race Day. Giveaway is a commemorative patch. For more information and registration, please visit www.eventsignup.org.
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
Nov. 18, North Myrtle Beach - Dashing Through the Glow, 5K & 1 Mile; 7pm/both races; $25/5K, $20/1 Mile by 11/16; after $30/5K, $25/1 Mile. Info: Gregg Barnhill, 1018 2nd Ave. South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582; (843)280-5673, dgbarnhill@nmb.us, http://parks.nmb.us
Nov. 19, Greenville - Paris Mountain Road Races Fueled by Jersey Mike's, 20K (RRCA SC 20K Championship) & 10K, 7:30am; 5K, 8am; $50/20K, $40/10K & $30/5K by 9/30; $55/20K, $45/10K, $35/5K 10/1-11/18; Race Day: $60/20K, $50/10K, $40/5K. Info: www.pmroadrace.com
Feb. 11, Greenville - Green Valley Road Race, 10 Mile & 8K; $20 by 1/23, $25 by 2/10, $30 on race day. All runners will receive a commemorative gift, and award categories are 5 deep, and are award socks. For more information and registration, please visit www.eventsignup.org
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: www.mbmarathon.com
Tennessee
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
Oct. 22, Johnson City - Military Officer Association of America - Mountain Empire Chapter, MECMOAA "Run For The Dogs 5K Race", 8am; Starting Line: ETSU's Student Pride Walk; Participation Medals; $10/Veterans & ETSU Students, Faculty & Staff (with ID); $20/General Public (ends 10/10), $25/General Public on Race Day. Info: Tom Shafer (423)426-1416 or (423)639-0874 (cell); sarahmcnany62@gmail.com, www.runtricities.net/asp/racecal_manage.asp?action=view&racecalid=2600
Oct. 22, Morristown - WS 5K, 8am; Walters State Community College Morristown Campus; $20 pre-registration, $25 on Race Day; Children under the age of 14 are free; Student entry fee is $10. No discounts on race day. Info: Wanda Harrell (423)585-6976, wanda.harrell@ws.edu, http://ws.edu/alumni/events
Virginia
Sept. 24, Lynchburg - The Genworth Virginia 10 Miler, 4 Miler; 8am; 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.
Marathons
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, Greenville, SC - Spinx Carolina Marathon & Relay, 7:15am; Half Marathon & 10K, 7:45am; 5K Run/Walk, 8am; Kids Run 1 Mile (12-under), 8:05am. Info: www.spinxrunfest.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
Dec. 18, Jacksonville, FL - Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7am; The Bolles School; $70/Marathon, $45/Half, $30/5K by 10/31; $75/Marathon, $50/Half, $32/5K 11/1-11/30. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com, www.1stplacesports.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: www.mbmarathon.com
May 28, Burlington, VT - People's United Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay, 8am; Registration Opens Monday, October 10; Sports & Fitness Expo 2017 May 26-27. Info: info@runvermont.org, www.runvcm.org
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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Running News
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George Lucas, 76, of Greenville, set the South Carolina 75-79 10K age group record of 46:20 at the Reedy River Run 10K in Greenville this year.
Festival of Lights 5K on Dec. 10 is part of the largest holiday celebration at Jacksonville, FL. Race is held the same evening as San Marco's Holiday Magic.
To finish is everything, the ultimate triumph. It takes determination to overcome pain in life but you are a warrior. You are a victor.
Team Challenge is offered at the Triple Crown of Running in March and April at Louisville, KY. Three separate races. Can your team win all three? Story at Running.Net.
Scott Wietecha won the inaugural Hendersonville, TN, Half Marathon in 1:17. Female winner was Mahlon Hellman in 1:35.
Rachel Harvey of Birmingham, AL was the female winner of the Air Force Marathon. It was her first marathon. Story at Running.Net.
Almost there, the thought is an encouragement in your race; let it be a realization of renewed strength. With determination, you pick up the pace. Yes!
Breakaway Running reports over 60 teams and 1400 kids signed up and running in the Memphis (TN) Youth Athletics Cross Country meets.
Molly Huddle is readying for the New York City Marathon. Larry Eder of RunBlogRun says she may have the "finest form" for a marathon. Story at Running.Net.
40th anniversary of one of the very best events in the country, the Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, AL, Dec.10.
3rd annual Duck Goose 5K is Saturday, Oct. 22, benefits efforts to make Murphy Candler a premier park in Metro Atlanta.
Lee Cook, 71, of Greer set the South Carolina 70-71 half marathon age group record of 1:39:57 in the Governor's Cup Half Marathon in Columbia.
Enjoy the spirit that propels you. Run for enjoyment, run for relief, run for yourself, run for fun, run seriously, but RUN!
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With one race completed (Midnight Flight 10K), here are the remaining races on the Running Journal Grand Prix.
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