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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, St. Petersburg - UnitedHealthcare Girls on the Run 5K, 9am; Walkers Welcome; $25 by 12/7. Info: Laura Moore, Poynter Park, 1000 Third St., St. Petersburg, FL 33701; (314)359-9392, laura.moore@girlsontherun.org, www.gotrtampa.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; $75/10 Miler after 9/30, $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;  $85/Half 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 
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 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,  
 
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, Asheville - Asheville Citizen-Times Turkey Trot 5K, 9:15am; Gobble Wobble 1 Mile FR, 8:30am; $30/5K by 10/21, $35 10/22 thru Race Day; $15/1 Mile. Info: Jus Running Inc., 523 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804; Norman Blair (828)252-7867, jusrun@jusrunning.com, www.jusrunning.com, www.ashevilleturkeytrot.com 
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 
 Dec 4, Kernersville - 6th Annual Kernersville Foundation Frosty 5K Parade Run sponsored by Highland Industries 2pm; $20 before 11/29, $25 after and race day (entry fee includes free admission to  Pancake Supper). Info: Brian Stewart (336)399-8045,  bstewart@eastridge.net; or www.onthemarksports.com
   South Carolina 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,  
 
TennesseeMarch 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 
 
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 
 Dec. 11, Sevierville - Santa Hustle Smokies Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K,  7:45am; Half Marathon: $65 10/1-11/10, $70 11/11-12/3, $72.50  12/4-12/10; 5K: $45 10/1-11/10, $50.00 11/11-12/3, $52.50 12/4-12/10.   Info: Adrenaline Sports Management (847)829-4536, info@santahustle.com,  www.santahustle.com/smokies/ Virginia
 
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. 
 
Nov. 20, Vienna - 14th Annual Vienna Turkey Trot 5K, 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run; Brand New Course! 8am/Kids Fun Run, 8:30am/10K & 5K; Vienna Volunteer Fire Dept. (400 Center Street South); $30/5K, $40/10K, after 10/31 & Race Day $35/5K, $45/10K; $20/Fun Run.  Info: www.viennaturkeytrot.org 
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 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 
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 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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Tallahassee Marathon kicks off training and special events. Runners preparing for the race will enjoy seminars, training runs and special events. Running.Net. 
 Fools in the Rain. The boys in the lobby of the movie theater looked outside and saw the man in his 20's running in the rain; a rain so cold it eventually turned into hail. Read Scott Ludwig's column at Running.Net. 
 10th Annual Murfreesboro Half Marathon is Saturday at 7 a.m. at Murfreesboro, TN. 
 Pushing, forcing, a gaunt messenger gasps as he/she enters the final phase of the mission, the final two-tenths of a mile. 
 Marine Corps History Half to introduce Devil Dog Double at tenth anniversary May 21. Running.Net. 
 Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon Oct. 22-23 at Myrtle Beach, SC. 5K & mile on Saturday, half marathon Sunday. 
 FitNICHE Elite Feet team wins relay at Tick Tock Ultra at Lakeland, Florida, covering 90.88 miles. Running.Net. 
 The nature of your run is to discover, to learn, to understand how to choose life's direction. Keep learning, keep going, discover, succeed! 
 RRCA National Convention is March 9-12 in Detroit, hosted by Downtown Runners and the Parade Company, concludes with RRCA National 5K Championship. 
 Where have all the runners gone (that I have known)? Nearly 5 decades of running by Carolyn Mather. Running.Net. 
 Houston Marathon & Half Marathon sell out for 12th consecutive year. Largest single-day sporting event in Houston is Jan. 15, 2017. 
 You train for success with every stride. You are determined, overriding that negative little guy on your shoulder. He will lose, you win. | 
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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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