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Magic City Half Marathon/5K Birmingham, AL Nov. 20 Running Journal Grand Prix Reindeer Dash for Cash 10 miler/5K Greenville, NC Dec. 4  Rocket City Marathon Huntsville, AL Dec. 10 Running Journal Grand Prix Jeff Galloway Half Marathon Atlanta, GA Dec. 11 Florida Holiday Halfathon Madeira Beach, FL Dec 11
Clearwater Distance Classic Clearwater, FL Jan 22 Florida Beach Halfathon/5K Ft. De Soto Park, FL March 12 Mississippi Blues Marathon/ Half Marathon Jackson, MS Jan. 7 Running Journal Grand Prix Key West Half Marathon/5K Key West, FL Jan. 15 Winter Flight 8K Salisbury, NC Jan. 29 Running Journal Grand Prix Critz Tybee Run Fest Half Marathon/5K/10K/ 2.8 mile Beach Run Tybee Island, GA Feb. 3-4
Sarasota Music Half Marathon Sarasota, FL Feb. 5  Five Points of Life Race Weekend Gainesville, FL - Feb. 25-26  Germantown Half Marathon/5K Germantown, TN March 12 Running Journal Grand Prix
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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
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
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; $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; $75/Marathon, $50/Half, $32/5K 11/1-11/30; $80/Marathon, $55/Half, $35/5K 12/1-17; $85/Marathon, $60/Half, $40/5K on Race Day. 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 French (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 1/8, $45 at expo & race day; $85/Half Marathon through 1/8, $100 at Expo; $20 Fun Run through 1/8, $25 at expo & race day; 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
Feb. 25-26, Tampa - Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend, 2/25: 15K Wheelchair 6:40am, 15K 6:45am; 5K 9:15am; 2/26: Half Marathon 6am; 8K 9:15am. Info: Susan Harmeling (813)254-7866, susan@tampabayrun.com, www.tampabayrun.com
Nov. 18, Warm Springs - The Candlelight Tour Run, 1 Mile 9:30pm; 5K Run, 10pm; after 11/4 $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,
Feb. 3-4, Tybee Island - Critz Tybee Run Fest 2017, 2/3: Kiddie Run 6pm; 5K Run 6:15pm; 2/4: 10K 7am; Half Marathon 8:30am; 2.8 Mile Beach Run 12pm; 1 Mile 1pm; $35/5K, $40/10K, $60/Half, $30/2.8 mi. beach run, $25/1 mi., $100/All 5 Events 11/7-12/4; Entry Fees will increase after 12/4/16 (see website). Info: Emily Dover (912)629-7031, runfest@critz.com, www.critztybeerun.com
Mississippi
Dec. 3, Pascagoula - Battle on Buffett Beach 5K, 9am; Obstacle Course; $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; $105/Marathon, $95/Half, $55/Quarter, $230/Relay 11/1-12/31; $120/Marathon, $110/Half, $65/Quarter, $250/relay 1/1-expo or sellout. Info: info@msbluesmarathon.com, www.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
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; $35/5K 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, Boiling Springs - Ruby C Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot, 5K 8:30am; 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run 9:30am; Register by 11/20: 5K-$20/member, $25/non-member; $10 Fun Run; Family Package $60/member, $75 non-member; Register by 11/21-24: 5K-$25/member, $30/non-member; $10 Fun Run. Info: Shannon Hovis (704)669-3644 (o), shovis@clevecoymca.org, www.RubyCHuntYMCA.org, www.facebook.com/RubyCHuntYMCA
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
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
Dec. 10, Greer - Sugar Creek Jingle Bell Jog and Elf Run, 5K, 3pm; Elf Run (3/4 Mile Kids Run), 2:15pm; $35/5K, $20/Kids Run. Info: Mary Lee Tierney, 119 Stonecrest Rd., Greer, SC 29650; (864)363-0570, info@sugarcreekfunruns.com, http://sugarcreekfunruns.com/registration_yo.html.
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. 4, Columbia - MGC Long Run, 15K & 15K Relay, 7:45am; 5K, 8:15am; Kids' Fun Run, 8am; Cash Awards in 15K/5K events. Info: Powers Tanis (803)227-2286, powers.tanis@mgclaw.com, www.mgclongrun.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
May 7, North Myrtle Beach - DivasŪ Half Marathon & 5K in North Myrtle Beach, 7am; Half Marathon: $80 by 11/15, $95 11/16-1/31; $110 2/1-5/4, $125 at the Health & Fitness Boutique (only if capacity has not been reached); 5K: $50 by 1/31, $65 2/1-5/4, $80 at the Health & Fitness Boutique (only if capacity has not been reached). Info: info@runlikeadiva.com, www.runlikeadiva.com
Tennessee
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/
March 12, Germantown - Germantown Half Marathon & Mayor's Cup 5K, 7:30am; $5,800 Prize Purse Half Marathon, $400 Prize Purse 5K; Part of the Running Journal Grand Prix Series. Info: Start2Finish Event Management (901)274-2202, s2finfo@s2fevents.com, www.germantownhalfmarathon.com
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); after 10/31 & Race Day $35/5K, $45/10K; $20/Fun Run. Info: www.viennaturkeytrot.org
West Virginia
Dec. 17, Charleston - Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run, 5K Race & Walk 9am; Kids Kandy Kane Fun Run 8:30am; $35/5K by 11/13; $30/5K (untimed run) by 11/13; $40/5K 11/14-12/17; $35/5K (untimed) 11/14-12/17; $10 Children (up to age 12) includes Kids Kandy Kane Fun Run and the JBR Walk. Info: Cathy Schrader (304)205-1514, cschrader@arthritis.org, www.jbr.org/charlestonwv
Washington, DC April 2, Washington, DC - Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk - The Lottery for entries to the 10 Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk opens at 10am on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 and extends through Midnight, on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016; 10 Mile 7:30am (Elite Women @ 7:20am); 5K Run/Walk 8:40am; 1K FR for Kids 5 to 12, 9:30am. Info: (301)320-3350, info@cherryblossom.org, www.cherryblossom.org
Marathons
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; $75/Marathon, $50/Half, $32/5K 11/1-11/30; $80/Marathon, $55/Half, $35/5K 12/1-17; $85/Marathon, $60/Half, $40/5K on Race Day. 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; $105/Marathon, $95/Half, $55/Quarter, $230/Relay 11/1-12/31; $120/Marathon, $110/Half, $65/Quarter, $250/relay 1/1-expo or sellout. Info: info@msbluesmarathon.com, www.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
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Michael Wardian of Arlington, Virginia won the Las Vegas Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in 2:38:04 while dressed as Elvis.
Jessica Wagner of Sunrise, Florida was top female at the Key Largo (FL) Bridge Run half marathon in 1:39:58. Male winner was Stefan Loathed of Sweden in 1:27:49.
Ethiopians win Richmond Marathon, Strehler and Breindel are first local finishers. www.Running.Net.
New York Marathon was the largest ever marathon in the world with 51,388 finishers. There were 29,931 males and 21,457 females.
Conscious Trick: Focus on the 'Having' instead of the 'Wanting' and run better. Joe Stilin's column at www.Running.Net.
Can you run a quarter mile in 70 seconds? Do that for 26 miles and you have a chance to break the world marathon record with a final sprint.
Masters Cross Country Champions were crowned in Tallahassee, Florida, including Sonja Friend-Uhl's 5K championship run. www.Running.Net.
Be not always driven, enjoy being tranquil, refuel for the long run. Enjoyment is an important part of running.
Pacers Running (DC & area) 25th anniversary party at Jingle All the Way 15K/5K at Sunday, Dec. 4 "run among the monuments."
Jeff Galloway Race Weekend half marathon Dec. 11 in Atlanta will have pacers to help runners of all abilities achieve goals.
Aaron Osborne (1:14:14) and Morgan Smith (1:37:57), both of Bowling Green, win Bowling Green (KY) Half Marathon.
Gulf Winds Track Club set for 41st Tallahassee Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24.
Fast Boston qualifier is the Jacksonville (FL) Marathon Dec. 18.
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