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Issue: # 116
October 2016

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Alabama 
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
 
Arkansas
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
 
Jan. 14, Fort Smith - Western Arkansas Ballet Tutu Run, 5K & 1/4 Marathon; 9am; $25-5K, $35-1/4 Marathon by 12/24; after $35-5K, $45-1/4 Marathon. Info: Western Arkansas Ballet, 4701 Grand Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72904; Glenda Wise (479)785-0152, info@waballet.org, www.waballet.org
 
Florida
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. 7, Deerfield Beach - 4th Annual Brandon's Run for Autism 2017, 5K Charity Walk/Run, 7am; Quiet Waters Park (401 S. Powerline Rd., Deer Beach, FL). Info: Erica French 3275 W. Hillsboro Blvd., #110, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442; Erica Frency (305)305-0540, erica@isaresearch.org, www.internationalsocietyforautism.org

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. 15, Key West - 19th Key West Half Marathon, 7am; 5K Run/Walk, 7:30am; $105/Half Marathon Run/Walk, after 11/15 $115, after 12/15 $120; $50/5K Run/Walk; Save $10 Code: RJ10 Half Marathon & Walk. Info: bwpromo3@bellsouth.net, www.keywesthalfmarathon.com

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

Georgia
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. 12, Sandy Springs - SSEF presents its 3rd Annual Footprints for the Future 5K, 8am; $25 (includes long sleeve dri balance t-shirt). Info: Christine Young - cyoung626@gmail.com, http://sandyspringseducationforce.org/roadrace

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. 19, Cartersville - Turkey Trot 5K, 9am; $25 by 11/1, after $30. Info: United Way of Bartow Cnty, 320 Cherokee Ave., POB 1264, Cartersville, GA 30120; Cynthia Ball (770)386-1677, ballc@bartowga.org, www.active.com/cartersville-ga/running/distance-running-races/united-way-of-bartow-turkey-trot-5k-2016
 
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,
rick.little6872@gmail.com, www.carpetcapitalrunningclub.com

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,

Mississippi
Dec. 3, Pascagoula - Battle on Buffett Beach 5K, 9am; Obstacle Course; $50 until 10/31, $60 until 11/30. Info: City of Pascagoula, P.O. Drawer 908, Pascagoula, MS 39568; Darcie Crew/Ravin Floyd (228)938-2357, (228)372-6888, darcies@cityofpascagoula.com, rfloyd@cityofpascagoula.com; Website

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,

Jan. 28, Biloxi - Casino Bridge Run, 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Competitive Walk; 8:30am; 10K goes from Biloxi Bridge across into Ocean Springs & back again and the 5K goes over the bridge and back; All races finish up in AT - The Golden Nugget. Runners Expo at the Friday Night Packet Pickup. Info: Mike Pate (251)980-1045, Info@HarleySports.com, www.HarleySports.com

North Carolina
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, Charlotte, NC 28208; (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, Greenville - Reindeer Dash for Cash 10 Miler & 5K, 1pm; $40/10 Mile, $25/5K. Info: Dawn Cash-Salau, 722 Cedar Point Blvd. #210, Cedar Point, NC 28584; (252)531-4241, dawn@reindeerdashforcash.org, www.reindeerdashforcash.org

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
 

Jan. 29, Salisbury - Novant Health Winter Flight 8K Run & 5K Walk - Oldest 8K in the State, 2017 RRCA 8K State Championship Event; 8K, 2pm (Push Rim Wheelchair) 1:58pm; 5K Walk, 2pm; 1/2 Mile FR, 1:30pm; $25/8K Run, $20/5K Walk Postmarked by 1/26; Race Day Registration $30/8K, $25/5K; Free for 1/2 Mile FR. Info: David Freeze (704)310-6741, david.freeze@ctc.net, www.salisburyrowanrunners.org

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. 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

Dec. 3, Lugoff - Fitness Zone Health & Fitness Club Jingle Bell 5K Run & Walk, 8am (Fitness Zone, 814 Hwy 1 South, Lugoff, SC); $25, after 11/12 $30, Race Day $35; Race shirts guaranteed with all 5k registrations prior to 11/12. Info: Fitness Zone (803)438-3811, fitnesszone43@aol.com; Register online at: www.strictlyrunning.com

Jan. 14, Columbia - MLK Celebration 5K Run/Walk and Family Kid Runs, 8:00am; Register Online: $25/5K, ($20 w/o T-shirt) by 12/14; $30/$25 after 12/14; Mail-In: $35/5K ($30 w/o T-shirt) by 12/14 & after; $10/Family Kids Runs by 12/14 & after w/-T-shirt. Info: Liz Locke/Jordan Lybrand (803)799-4786, gstrictlyrunnin@sc.rr.com, www.mlkcolumbiasc.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. 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
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

Marathons
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
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

Running News
Rio Olympic Marathon team will be grand marshals of the New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 6. www.Running.Net.

Seven Bridges Marathon winners at Chattanooga were Jake Moe (2:48:09) of Anchorage, Alaska, and Amanda Hardcastle (3:17:37) of Lenoir City, TN.

Give a gift of companionship -- running with someone. It's a gift of sharing and pays dividends in friendship.

Ty McCormack of Orlando was the winner of the Detroit International Half Marathon in 1:08:04. McCormack attended Clemson and Auburn.

Tallahassee, Florida & Annapolis, Maryland are designated by RRCA as "Runner Friendly Communities" in Running Journal's southern coverage area.

Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon & Half Marathon weekend is Nov. 5-6. Bands at every mile. Story & banner at www.Running.Net.

You may never finish first but you will win. You reason and solve, test and learn, keep going, knowing each step is important in life's run.

USATF Athlete of Week Brian Pilcher ran the fastest half marathon ever run by an American over age 60 in the first half of the Chicago Marathon. www.Running.Net.

The late Leonard "Buddy" Edelen of Harrodsburg, KY, among inductees in the USATF Hall of Fame Nov. 3. In 1963, he set the world marathon record of 2:14:28.

New York Marathon icons Rod Dixon, Dick Traum, Margaret Okayo, and Steve Jones will make up the New York Road Runners Hall of Fame Class of 2016.

2016 HOKA ONE ONE Fall Cross Country Training


HOKA ONE ONE is sponsoring a high school cross-country training program through member publications of the Running Network, of which Running Journal is a member. High school coaches and runners can access the 20 weeks of training information at hokaoneonepostalnationals.com. The daily workouts of training programs are also published on our website at Running.Net. You can also sign up at RunBlogRun.com to get the programs daily.

39th Annual Running Journal Grand Prix
With one race completed (Midnight Flight 10K), here are the remaining races on the Running Journal Grand Prix.

November 20 - Magic City Half Marathon - Birmingham, AL
December 10- Rocket City Marathon - Huntsville, AL 
January 7 - Mississippi Blues Half Marathon - Jackson, MS
January 29  - Winter Flight 8K -Salisbury, NC 
March 4 -  Myrtle Beach Half Marathon- Myrtle Beach,SC 
March 12 - Germantown Half Marathon - Germantown, TN 
May 29 - Cotton Row 10K- Huntsville, AL
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