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CONTENTS On the Cover:

Runners take off at the start of the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon on Oct. 18. See story page 29.

Photos by Katty Peraza

Long Distance Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Race Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Features Pete Rae, ZAP Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 2016 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Columns Distance Memories, Scott Ludwig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Running Fitness, Ellen Jaffe Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Masters Running, Lena Hollmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Running Psychology, Richard Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Running Through the Bluegrass, Tracy Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 The Athlete’s Kitchen, Nancy Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Down the Road, Cedric Jaggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Learning from the Young Guns, Ryan Warrenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Running Through the Age Groups, Mary Margaret McEachern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Ultra Running, Ray Krolewicz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Inspired Daily, Rae Ann Darling Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 He Said, She Said, Mary Marcia Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Women’s Running, Carolyn Mather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 This Running Life, Teri Saylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Race Results

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Grand Prix XXXVIII Schedule 45-49 September 4 September 20 November 22 December 12 January 9 January 31 March 5 March 13 May 30

Midnight Flight 10K Hokie Half Marathon Magic City Half Marathon Rocket City Marathon Mississippi Blues Half Marathon Winter Flight 8K Dasani Myrtle Beach Half Marathon Germantown Half Marathon Cotton Row 10K

Anderson, SC Blacksburg, VA Birmingham, AL Huntsville, AL Jackson, MS Salisbury, NC Myrtle Beach, SC Germantown, TN Huntsville, AL

*Look for schedule updates at www.running.net

Grand Prix rules Grand Prix points will only be awarded to runners residing in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC, at the time of the competition.Double Grand Prix points will be awarded at the Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, AL. In each half marathon, 25 bonus points will be awarded to each runner scoring in that race. Only the top 8 GP performances for any runner will be counted in the open and age group scoring of GP XXXVII.If a runner changes age groups, he or she may score in both age groups but points will stay in the age group for which the runner competes in at the time of the race. Following the Cotton Row Run on Memorial Day 2016, awards will be presented to the top 3 overall male and female finishers, top one male and female masters, grand masters, senior grand masters, and veterans and the top three finishers in each age category and those present will have photos taken for publication in Running Journal. Runners who win an award in the open, masters, grand masters, senior grand masters, or veterans are not eligible for age group awards. Runners must run at least two races to qualify for final awards.

Points will be awarded in each race as follows: -- Top 20 males and females overall.

-- Top 8 male and female masters (40-49), grand masters (50-59) senior grand masters (60-69), and veterans (70-over) -- Top 8 males and females in age groups 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-over.

Grand Prix Scoring System Place Top 20 overall Top 8 scoring

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 100 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 5 100 85 70 55 40 30 20 10

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Vol. 32, No. 3 President/Publisher Bruce Morrison E-mail: bruce.morrison@running.net Publisher Emeritus Julie Morrison, 1954-2002 Vice President/Advertising John Cash Editor and General Manager Mary Lou Day E-mail: marylou.day@running.net Advertising Rep / Calendar Editor Shirley Woodward E-mail: shirley.woodward@running.net Production Manager Rebecca Garay-León Circulation Manager E-mail: rj@running.net Administrative Assistant Becky Miller Contributing editors: Mary Marcia Brown, Nancy Clark, Rae Ann Darling Reed, JimDugger, Richard Ferguson, Lee Fidler, Bryan Graydon,Tracy Harris Green, Lena Hollmann, Scott Ludwig, Cedric Jaggers, Ellen Jaffe Jones, Ray Krolewicz, Carolyn Mather, Mary Margaret McEachern, Nicholas Norfolk, Pete Rea, Teri Saylor, Ryan Warrenburg.

Correspondents: George Banker, Robert Carver, Sonja Friend-Uhl, Chuck George, Karen Gordon, Winston Howell, Jesse Lindsey, Diane Lyons, Rick Melanson, Jerry Schohl, Claude Sinclair, Leonard Vergunst, Jim Young, Jerry Yunker.

Record keepers: Alabama/Mississippi/Tennessee/Kentucky - Buck Jones, 2920 Eastern Shore Dr., Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763.

Arkansas - Randy Taylor, 102 Weston Place, Little Rock, AR 72211. Georgia - Joyce Hodges-Hite, PO Box 717, Millen, GA 30442.Maryland - Tim O’Keefe, 7214 Limestone Lane, Middletown, MD 21769. North Carolina Neville Wood, 5309 Chamisal Pl., Raleigh, NC 27613. South Carolina - Bill Marable, 5 Windchime Ct., Simpsonville, SC 29681. Virginia - Robert Platt, 1300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. Washington, DC - George Banker, 7507 Overlook Ct., Oxon Hill MD 20745. West Virginia - Carl Hatfield, 712 S. Chestnut St., Clarksburg, WV 26301.

Chairman, Road Running Technical Council/USATF: Gene Newman, 920 N. Night Heron Dr., Green Valley, AZ 85614.

V.P./East, Road Running Technical Council/USATF: Paul Hronjak, 4413 Pinehurst Dr., Wilson, NC 27896.

Regional course certifiers: John DeHaye, 824 Annalau Ave., Huntsville, AL 35802 (AL). Don Potter, 440 Lower Ridge Rd., Conway, AR 72032 (AR).

Doug Loeffler, 1399 W. Royal Palm Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33486 (FL). Woody Cornwell, 1724 Brighton Way, Dalton, GA 30721 (GA). Matthew Studholme, 452 Brookhill Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210 (KY, MS, TN, WV). John Ferguson, 3026 Sesbania, Austin, TX 78748-1912 (LA). John Sissala, 120 Evans St., Rockville, MD 20850 (MD). Paul Hronjak, 4413 Pinehurst Drive, Wilson, NC 27896 (NC). Brian N. Smith, 1827 Falling Creek Circle, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464- 7415 (SC). Robert Thurston, 13 Kennedy St. NE, Washington, DC 20011 (VA, DC).

RRCA Southern Region Director: Ron Macksoud, Montgomery, AL. Email: SouthernDirector@RRCA.org.

RRCA Eastern Region Director: Mark Grandonico, 62 Back Cove Est., Portland, ME 04101. E-mail: eastdir@rrca.org.

State RRCA reps: AL - Ron Macksoud. AR - David Meroney. DC - Paul Thompson. FL - Don Nelson (S. FL), Bryan Graydon (N. FL). GA - Mariska Van Rooden. KY - Donna England. LA - Betsy Boudreaux. MD - Dwight Mikulis. MS - Bryan Lagg. NC - Peter Asciutto. SC - Tim Arthurs, TN Sherilyn Johnson. VA - Goody Tyler. WV - Tom Kramer. Contact information for State RRCA reps can be found at www.rrca.org/clubs.

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Distance Memories Epic Exhaustion - Testing the Limits Preface: After months of planning, the Senoia 60 Distance Festival - an event designed to test a runner's limits by seeing how far they can push themselves over the course of 60 hours-was less than 12 hours away. I had every volunteer's assignment meticulously outlined and every detail of the event accounted for.

Everything was ready and I was so confident in my choreography that I would be able to compete in my own event.

That's when it dawned on me: The only thing not ready was me. Not only was I exhausted from the last week of preparation for the even - buying the food and drinks, marking the course, touching base with all the volunteers, assigning bib numbers, etc. - I didn't have any time to rest or focus on my own personal plan of attack for running for a very long time.

The night before the Senoia 60 Distance Festival I was asked about my goals between the 6 a.m. Friday start and the 6 p.m. Sunday finish.

Never being the type to broadcast my goals prior to the start of a running event, I opted to type them on a piece of paper, fold it in an envelope and ask that it not be opened until after the Senoia 60 had come and gone. I figured worst case I had plenty of time to come up with some plausible reasons why I was a complete and utter failure and why running for 60 hours was stupid.

Even if running for 60 hours was my idea in the first place.

Then again it's not like I've never done stupid things before. This certainly wasn't my first rodeo: Running for 60 hours was just the latest in a long litany of really stupid things I've tried over the years. Some turned out pretty well; others left a lot to be desired. But one thing's for sure: They've all left me with something to remember them by. Fantastic finishes, beautiful locales and wonderful people, to name a few.

Then there are the numerous scars, occasional aches and lingering pains, to name a few more. I couldn't help but wonder what running for 60 hours would add to my resume. But I was more than ready to find out.

I wanted to see if I could literally run to the point of exhaustion.

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that we ran almost entirely using a flashlight because it was still dark outside. We noticed the odor of a dead skunk around the two-mile mark and hoped it would be gone the next time we passed through. It wasn't. On our third loop it was still there with one noticeable difference: The skunk raised its head, looked directly at us and had a 'kill me' expression on its face.

Apparently the skunk had been struck by a car but didn't die. From that point on we opted for the shorter loop so we wouldn't have to see the skunk suffer because none of us had the stomach for putting the poor creature out of its misery. Throughout the day we told the other runners we chose the shorter loop 'because the skunk moved.'

Kelly called it quits for the day around midnight. I opted for one more 8.05-mile loop (the skunk somehow managed to crawl off the asphalt road) with Patrick, another runner who stayed with Kelly and I most of the day. When Patrick hallucinated (blueberry bushes in the middle of the asphalt road!) he decided he needed some sleep when we finished the loop.

Just as I was thinking how I'd never hallucinated in my life I saw two runners in the bushes on the side of the road exchanging gear. When I did a double-take they were gone. Bet you can't guess who else decided they needed some sleep; 67 miles would have to suffice for the first day.

1. Let someone else be the Race Director 2. Get a good night's sleep the night before the race 3. Be healthy 4. Be young (optional) Let's see how I did. As I mentioned previously, the race was my idea so it should be no surprise that I was the Race Director. I woke up at 1:11 a.m. race morning; I had the alarm set for 3:20. I was in the worst physical shape of my life (more on that later). The only people who consider me young either voted for JFK or Saturday believe I am JFK. I guess that makes me After sleeping for two hours on the conoh-for-four. crete floor of the pavilion, realizing it was What the hell was I thinking?

At least I had Kelly to keep me compa- too cold (50 degrees) to sleep outside and moving to the comfort of my truck for ny for the next 60 hours. another two hours, I woke up around 6 a.m. Saturday morning only to discover I Friday I've known Kelly for over 20 years. Her had a blister on the ball of my left foot. sense of humor and devil-may-care atti- Not having had a blister since a cherry tude keeps me in stitches, always a good tomato appeared between my toes while thing. When we run together, her relent- running through Death Valley over 12 less pace also keeps me in stitches, just years ago I wasn't sure what to do.

I took one of the safety pins off my race not the same kind and not always such a number and pierced the blister, but no good thing. blood or water came oozing out; only air.

We ran side-by-side Friday for almost 60 miles, laughing, reminiscing and won- I still couldn't walk on my left foot. Then dering if we were going to be functional I wrapped my foot in duct tape, something

by Sunday. Keep in mind Kelly is much I hadn't done since shredding my left foot younger than me, is in much better health, while running in the Sierra Nevadas (I is NOT the Race Director and 'slept like a told you I ran in some beautiful locales!) baby' the night before and you can imag- over nine years ago; that didn't seem to ine what was going through my brain. make a difference either.

Then Ron, who had run with Kelly, Evil thoughts of imminent doom and Patrick and I quite a few miles on Friday embarrassing failure in an event I created to test my limits; limits that might be told me he once wore a beer coozie over reached well before I thought they would. his sore foot in a race and he was able to I wondered to myself why I couldn't settle make it to the finish line. Luckily he had for a more reasonable timed event, like 12 one in his van for me to try (along with hours or maybe even 24. I guess I've two dozen wardrobe changes, every always been an overachiever: Let's see if I medicinal supply you can find in a drug can put my money where my mouth store and enough gadgets to open his own Let's get this party started: Here are a few things you should do if should never have been in the first place. Radio Shack - the man could live in his We started by running the 8.05-mile van if he had to). you're planning on running in a 60-hour loop (there was also a 2.45-mile option) event: CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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2016 Semi-Annual Marathon & Long-Distance Directory JAN. 2 - Morrow Mountain Trail Races, Albemarle, NC. 9am. Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Contact: mike@goruntrails.com.

JAN. 3 - DeLeon Springs Half Marathon & 5K, DeLeon Springs, FL. 8am.

Contact: John Boyle 386-736-0002, jboyle@ altavistasports.com.

JAN. 3 Jacksonville Bank Marathon Half Marathon & 5K Jacksonville, FL 33rd Annual. 7am. Prize $ ($5,000). Super flat and fast course for Marathon & Half Marathon. USATF. Entry Limit: 3,000. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2015 entrants: 3,000. Avg. temp. 56º.

Contact: events@1stplacesports.com, www.1stplaces ports.com JAN. 3 - Spring Hill Marathon Mania, Spring Hill, FL. 7am/Marathon, 7:15am/Half, 7:30am/10K. Contact: Jim Shields 904-318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

JAN. 3 - Swamp Forest Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 6.5 Mile Run, Tallahassee, FL. 8am.

Contact: byorkjr@msn.com.

JAN. 3 - Herb Parsons Trail Marathon & Half Marathon, Collierville, TN. 8am/Marathon, 8:30am/Half Marathon.

Contact: Mike Samuelson - events@altisendurance.com.

JAN. 9 - Village Creek 25K & 10K, Wynne, AR. 8:30am.

Contact: 870-238-4610, ecook5381@aol.com.

JAN. 9 - Red Nose Half Marathon, Columbus, GA. 8am.

Contact: Reggie Luther 706-596-9308.

JAN. 9 Mississippi Blues Marathon Jackson, MS 9th Annual. 7am/Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, Marathon Relay; 9am/Kids 1 Mile FR. Rolling course with approximately 400 feet of cumulative elevation gain in the marathon; USATF. Time Limit: 7 hrs. Avg. temp.: January - 47.6.

Contact: www.msbluesmarathon.com.

JAN. 9 - South Mountains Marathon, Half Marathon, Connelly-Springs, NC. 8am.

Contact: tablerockultras@gmail.com.

JAN. 9 - Ocean Isle Beach Bridge Run for Food Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk, Ocean Isle Beach, NC. 9am.

Contact: Mary Pritchard 910-579-4684, MaPrita@aol.com.

JAN. 9 - Resolution Half Marathon & 5K, Travelers Rest, SC. 8am.

Contact: Zach Hall 864-834-2400, zhall@ymcagreenville.org.

JAN. 10 - Servis1st Bank First Light Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay, Mobile, AL. 7:30am.

Contact: Marty O’Malley 251-438-2094, firstlightmarathon@hotmail.com.

JAN. 10 - River, Roots & Ruts Trail Run, Alva, FL. 8am/Half Marathon & Relay, 8:15am/5K Fun Run. Contact: Steve Brookman 908-236-2122, RaceDirector@RRRTrail.com.

JAN. 10 - Run to Read Half Marathon, Fairmont, WV. 1pm.

Contact: Jim Woolfitt 304-366-6055 or 304-825-6311, run2read@yahoo.com.

Time To Choose Your Next Long Distance Race The cold days of winter are almost here, and there’s no better way to motivate yourself to keep training, than to plan a springtime marathon or half marathon. We’ve got plenty of great races to choose from in our semi-annual Marathon & Long Distance Directory. In the next few pages, you will find long distance events from the 20K to the ultra distance held during the first half of 2016. You’ll find listed many of the best long distance running events across the south as well as others held across the country.

Whether you are looking for a race to run your first marathon or to set a 26.2 mile PR, you can find just what you are looking for. If you don’t feel ready for the full marathon, there are lots of half marathon choices in many locations. And for all you ultra runners and those wanting to step up to that next level, you can find distances beyond the marathon.

So it’s time to start planning. Remember to get your entry in early as many races fill up far in advance. Get your training plan together and be ready to have a great time!

Remember to check our marathon and ultra-calendar throughout the year in the back of each issue as we will continue to update information. The state sections will list other long-distance races. We also do frequent updates on our Web site: www.running.net.

JAN. 16 - Best Damn Race Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, Jacksonville, FL. 7am/10K & 5K, 7:30am/Half.

Contact: nick@bestdamnrace.com.

JAN. 17 Clearwater Distance Classic Clearwater, FL

JAN. 16 - Pensacola Beach Run Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, Pensacola Beach, FL. 7:30am.

Contact: Eric Miller (832)444-7529, pensacolarunnersassociation@gmail.com.

17th Annual. 7:05am. 50K Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Miler & 5K Walk. Starting at the waterfront, the entirely asphalt-paved course offers spectacular view of the Gulf, beautiful beach neighborhoods, and a peaceful rails-to-trails linear park. Time Limit: 6.5 hrs. 2015 entrants: 2,250. Avg. temp. 71º.

Contact: Rya Lauber, Florida Road Races, 6161 7th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33710, 727-698-8131, rya@ flroadraces.com, www.clearwaterdistanceclassic.com.

JAN. 16 - GWTC 30K & 15K, Tallahassee, FL. 8am.

Contact: Jackie & Jerry McDaniel 850-591-0081, 850-5666068, jackiemcdaniel1@gmail.com.

7:30am/Bike Tour, 8am/Half Marathon, 8:15am/10K, 8:30am/5K. Contact: 727-848-8888, 888-496-8004.

JAN. 24 - Suncoast Half Marathon, Lakewood Ranch, FL. 7am.

Contact: 941-312-4955, karen@activesuncoast.com.

JAN. 24 - Florida Challenge Trail Runs, Half Marathon, Lithia, FL. 8am/half, 8:30am/5K. Contact: Jim Hartnett 813-232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

JAN. 24 - Miami Marathon & Half Marathon, Miami, FL. 6:15am/Marathon & Half marathon (Wheelchair 6:05am).

1/23: 7:30am/5K. Contact: FLEvents@lifetimefitness.com.

JAN. 30 - SACF Run for the Wiregrass Half Marathon, Dothan, AL. 8am . 5K & 1 Mile FR. Contact: Millie Armstrong 334-446-0247, millie.armstrong@sacfinfo.org.

JAN. 30 - Callaway Gardens, Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, Pine Mountain, GA. 8am.

Contact: TriColumbusGA 808-478-7576, tricolumbusga@gmail.com.

JAN. 30 - Starkville Frostbite Half Marathon, 10K & 5K - Starkville, MS. 10am.

Contact: starkvillefrostbitehalf@gmail.com.

JAN. 31 - Town of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon, Celebration, FL. 7am.

Contact: Ken Zambito 321-436-9742, kenruns26.2@gmail.com.

FEB. 5-6 - Critz Tybee Run Fest Half Marathon, Tybee Island, GA. 2/5: 6pm/Kiddie Run, 6:15pm/5K. 2/6: 7am/10K, 8:30am/ Half Marathon, 12pm/2.8 Mile Beach Run, 1pm/1 Mile.

Contact: Cornelia Stumpf 912-692-8992, cornelia@cscpconsult.com, www.critztybeerun.com.

FEB 6 - Holloway Park Half Marathon & 5K, Lakeland, FL. 8am.

Contact: Holloway Park Foundation, 813-625-1417, eventshollowaypark@gmail.com.

JAN. 17 Key West Half Marathon & 5K Run Key West, FL

FEB. 6-7 - Publix Florida Marathon & Half Marathon, Melbourne, FL. 2/6: 7am/8K, 8:15am/5K, 9am/Kids Run. 2/7: 6am/Marathon, 7am/Half Marathon & Relay.

Contact: info@thefloridamarathon.com.

JAN. 16-17 - Walgreens St. Pete Beach Classic Race Weekend, St. Pete Beach, FL. 1/16: 7am/10K, 8:45am/Kids’ Classic, 9am/5K, 5pm/3.8 Mile Beach Run; 1/17: 7am/Half Marathon.

Contact: Alan Johnson 727-363-8880, alanj@runmsm.com.

18th Annual. 7am. Beautiful, flat Key West course by the waterfront and landmarks, southermost point, Hemingway’s Home and the Key West Lighthouse; USATF. Limit 4 hrs. Avg. temp. 70º.

Contact: Barb Wright 305-240-0727, info@keywesthalfmarathon.com, www.keywesthalfmarathon.com.

FEB. 6 - Yeti or Not! 25K, Dupont State Forest, NC. 10am.

Contact: footrxpr@footrxasheville.com.

JAN. 16 - Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon & Half Marathon, Warner Robins, GA. 8am/Marathon, 8:15am/Half Marathon, 8:30am/5K. Contact: marylynn.harrison@museumofaviation.org, www.museumofaviation.org.

FEB. 6 - Heart & Sole Half Marathon & 5K, Goldsboro, NC. 8am.

Contact: kriquette.davis@goldsboroymca.org.

JAN. 17 - Naples Daily News Half Marathon. Naples, FL. 7am.

Contact: Perry Silverman 678-777-5622, Psilvrman@aol.com.

FEB. 6 - Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K, Folly Beach, SC. 8:30am.

Contact: Michael Desrosiers 843-670-5321, actioncarolina@yahoo.com.

JAN. 17 - Ocala Marathon & Half Marathon, Ocala, FL. 7am/Marathon, 7:15am/Half Marathon, 7:30am/5K. Contact: DRC Sports 352-637-2475, chris@drcsports.com.

FEB. 6 - Cedars Frostbite Half Marathon, Lebanon, TN. 11am/cst.

Contact: Lynda dePaulis 615-889-1306, Lntdp@earthlink.net.

JAN. 16 - Sunshine State Races West Palm Beach Half Marathon & 5K, West Palm Beach, FL. 6:30am/Half, 6:45am/5K. Contact: Eident Racing 239-653-7881, support@eidentracing.com.

JAN. 16 Charleston Marathon & Half Marathon Charleston, SC 6th Annual. 8am. 5K. Flat and fast course starting in scenic and historic downtown Charleston and ending in Olde North Charleston; USATF. Entry Limit: 8,000. Time Limit: 6.5 hrs.

2015 entrants: 3,089-Half, 1,246-Full. Avg. temp. 48ºF. Contact: Liz Alford, 2298 Show Basket Way, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466, 843-300-7500, liz@charlestonmarathon.com, www.CharlestonMarathon.com.

JAN. 16 - Charlotte Running Company Trail Race, Charlotte, NC. 9am. 13 Miles, 9 Miles & 4 Miles.

Contact: Start 2 Finish 704-893-3800, info@s2fevents.com.

JAN. 16-17 - Louisiana Marathon & Half Marathon, Baton Rouge, LA. 7am/Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am/Quarter Marathon & 5K, 9:30am/Kids Marathon.

Contact: Craig Sweeney 888-786-2001, info@thelouisianamarathon.com.

JAN. 23 - Destin’s Bayou, Bay & Beach Half Marathon, Destin, FL. 7:30am/Half Marathon, 8:30am/10K & 5K. Contact: Suzy Nicholson Hunt 850-837-6241, suzyhunt@destinchamber.com.

JAN. 23 - Pasco Challenge - Half Marathon, New Port Richey, FL.

FEB. 6 - Strawberry Plains Half Marathon & 10K, Strawberry Plains, TN. 8:30am.

Contact: knoxvilletrackclub@gmail.com.

FEB. 7 - Sarasota Music Half Marathon, Sarasota, FL. 7am.

Contact: Ryan McCarthy 941-356-6257, John Korff 201888-8916, john@sarasotahalf.com, www.sarasotahalf.com.

FEB. 7 - Tallahassee Marathon & Half Marathon.

Tallahassee, FL. 7:30am.

Contact: marathon@gulfwinds.org.

www.running.net FEB. 13, Mississippi River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, Lake Village, AR to Greenville, MS. 8am.

Contact: mississippirivermarathon@gmail.com.

FEB. 13-14 - Mercedes Marathon & Half Marathon, Birmingham, AL. 2/13: 8am/5K. 2/14: 7:03am/Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay.

Contact: 205-870-7771, info@mercedesmarathon.com.

Hilton Head Island Marathon Half Marathon & 5K February 13, 2016 • 8am Hilton Head Island, SC Prize Money: $2,000 in cash & prizes.

Course (USATF): Fast, scenic course thru three parks and over board creek.

Entry Limit: 2,500. Time Limit: 6 hrs.

2015 entrants: 1,300.

Avg. temp.: 60.

Contact: Bear Foot Sports 20 Towne Dr., PMB #200 Bluffton, SC 29910 843-757-8520 • bfs@hargray.com www.bearfootsports.com FEB. 14 - Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon & Relays, Fort Smith, AR. 8am.

Contact: 479-650-6894, fortsmithmarathon@gmail.com.

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Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon & Half Marathon February 14, 2016 • 6:00am Fort Lauderdale, FL Accompanying Races: 6:30am/Komen's Run For The Pink 6K, 11:45am/Kids Race (1/2 Miles). 7:30am/5K (on 2/13).

Course (USATF): Our oceanfront course boasts miles of unobstructed ocean views.

The Boston Qualifier course is sea level, fast and flat.

Entry Limit: 7,000. Time Limit: 6 hrs.

2015 entrants: 6,000. Avg temp.: mid 60s.

Contact: Matthew Lorraine 18 NW 18th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-865-5379 a1amarathon@exclusivesports.com www.A1AMarathon.com FEB. 14 - Paradise Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, Naples, FL. 7am.

Contact: contact@eliteevents.org.

FEB. 14 - Donna Marathon & Half Marathon, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. 7:30am.

Contact: 904-355-7465, info@breastcancermarathon.com.

FEB. 14 - George Washington’s Birthday Marathon & Relay, Greenbelt, MD. 10am.

Contact: ben@dcroadrunners.org.

FEB. 14 - Adam and Eve Half Marathon & 8K, Charlottesville, VA. 8am.

Contact: 434-218-0402, francesca@badtothebone.biz

Running Journal • December, 2015 FEB. 20 - Sea Turtle 1/2 Marathon & Sweetheart 5K Run/ Walk, Gulf Shores, AL. 7:30am/half marathon, 8:30am/1 Mile FR. 9am/5K Run & 5K Walk.

Contact: Walt Graham 205-966-4366, sweetheartrun@run42k.com, www.runsignup.com.

FEB. 20-21 - Five Points of Life Race Weekend Gainesville, FL. 2/20: 8am/5K. 2/21: 7am/Marathon, Marathon Relay & Half Marathon.

Contact: 352-224-1728, bbwhitaker@lifesouth.org.

FEB. 20-21 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend Half Marathon Tampa, FL 2/20: 6:45am/15K, 9:15am/5K. 2/21: 6:15am/half marathon, 9:30am/8K. Courses start in downtown Tampa; flat, fast & waterfront courses showcasing many of Tampa’s most beautiful historic neighborhoods. There’s a race distance for every fitness level...run or walk one or if you’re up for a ‘Challenge’ take on the Michelob Ultra (15K, 5K, Half & 8K), Michelob Ultra Amber (15K, 5K & Half) or Michelob Ultra Lime Cactus Challenge (15K & 8K). Avg. temp. 68ºF. Contact: Susan Harmeling 813-254-7866, gdcarun@verizon.net, www.tampabayrun.com.

FEB. 20 - Run for Ray Trail Run, Winnabow, NC. 8:30am/18 Mile & 9 Mile, 9am/3 Mile.

Contact: michelle@its-go-time.com.

FEB. 21 - Run the Line Half Marathon & 2-person relay, Texarkana, AR. 8am.

Contact: Julie-Ray Harrison 903-792-7186, info@txktrails.org.

FEB. 21 - Shelby Forest Loop Marathon & Half Marathon - Millington, TN. 8am/Marathon, 8:30am/Half Marathon.

Contact: Mike Samuelson - events@altisendurance.com.

FEB. 27 - Orange Blossom Half Marathon, Haines City, FL. 7am/half marathon, 7:15am/5K. Contact: Sommer Sports (352)394-1320, info@sommersports.com.

FEB. 28 - Gulf Coast Half Marathon, Gulf Shores, AL. 7am.

Contact: gulfcoastevent@gmail.com.

FEB. 28 - Augusta University Half Marathon & 10K, Augusta, GA. 8am.

Contact: stacie@augustasportscouncil.org.

FEB. 28 - Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K, New Orleans, LA. Time: TBD. Contact: Competitor Group 858-450-6510, 800-311-1255.

FEB. 28 - Whitestone 30K, Paint Rock, TN. 8am. 3-Person Relay.

Contact: Larry Brede 865-621-0752, lbrede@energysolutions.com.

FEB. 28 - Sentara Colonial Half Marathon & 5K, Williamsburg, VA. 1pm/5K, 1:10pm/Half; 1:50p/Fun Run. Contact: W&M Special Events 757-221-1599, stwalsh@wm.edu.

MARCH 3-5 Myrtle Beach Marathon & Dasani Half Marathon Myrtle Beach, SC 19th Anniversary. 3/4: 5:30pm/Ripley’s Family FR, 7pm/ Neon Night 5K. 3/5: 6:30am/Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay.

Flat, fast, loop, city streets; view of Atlantic Ocean; USATF. Avg. temp. 61ºF. Contact: 843-293-RACE (7223), mbmarathon@yahoo.com, www.mbmarathon.com.

MARCH 5-6, Little Rock Marathon & Half Marathon, Little Rock, AR. 3/6: 7am/Marathon, Half Marathon (Wheelchair & Hand Cycle 6:58am). 3/5: 7:30am/10K & 5K Fun Run/Walk; 11am/ Little Rockers Kids Marathon 1 Mile.

Contact: Geneva Lamm 501-371-4639, glamm@littlerock.org.

MARCH 5 - Snickers Marathon & Half Marathon, Albany, GA. 7am (wheelchair & hand crank 6:45am).

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Contact: 229-317-4760, info@albanymarathon.com.

MARCH 5 Tuscaloosa Half Marathon& 5K Tuscaloosa, AL 4th Annual. 7am. Prize $ ($1,500 - approx due to gifts & prizes). The start and finish will be at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Runners will travel up Jack Warner Parkway making their way to University Blvd. thru the Campus of the University of Alabama, then through downtown Tuscaloosa.

Entry Limit: 1,500 for half. Time Limit: 4 hrs. 2015 entrants: 1,000. Avg. temp. 45-70.

Contact: Tammy Denson, 2617 8th St., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, 205-345-7600, tammydensonpls@bellsouth.net, tuscaloosahalfmarathon@gmail.com, www.tuscaloosahalfmarathon.org.

MARCH 5 - Erin Go Bragh Run/Walk Challenge, Half Marathon, Dublin, GA. 8:30am/Half Marathon, 8 Mile & 4 Mile; 11am/1 Mile Run/ Walk & Dog Walk.

Contact: Tommy Thompson runnersforchrist@progressivetel.com.

MARCH 5 - Berry Half Marathon, Rome, GA. 8am/half marathon & 10K, 8:20am/5K. Contact: info@berryhalfmarathon.com.

MARCH 5 - BB&T Corporate Cup Half Marathon & 5K, Charlotte, NC. 8am.

Contact: 704-716-6400, registration@runforyourlife.com.

MARCH 5 - Crystal Coast Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, Morehead City, NC. 9am.

Contact: Mike Clark 336-793-4311, mike@junction311.com.

1st Annual

Chattanooga Marathon & Half Marathon March 6, 2016 • 8am Chattanooga, TN Accompanying races: Marathon Relay, 5K & Kids Run. Course: Beautiful course through the heart of Chattanooga and the surrounding areas.

Will showcase the natural and man made beauty of the area. Certification pending.

Entry Limit: 1,500-Full, 3,000-Half.

Time Limit: 7 hrs. Avg. Temp: 50º.

Contact: Tim Morgan Chattanooga Sports Committee 736 Market St., 18th Floor Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-424-4415 tim@chattanoogacvb.com www.chattanoogamarathon.com MARCH 12 - Montgomery Marathon & Half Marathon, Montgomery, AL. 7am/Marathon & Half, 7:30am/5K, 10am/Mayor’s Mile Challenge.

Contact: 334-356-7271.

MARCH 5 - Umstead Trail Marathon, Raleigh, NC. 9am.

Contact: committee@umsteadmarathon.com.

MARCH 12 - Dances With Dirt Green Swamp, Dade City, FL. 7am/50K, 9am/Half Marathon, 10am/10K. Contact: 734-929-9027, info@rfevents.com

MARCH 5 - Run Hard Columbia Marathon, Relay & Half Marathon, Columbia, SC. 7:30am/Marathon, Half, 7:35am/5K. Contact: Crossover Athletics 803-414-9508, jesse@crossoverathletics.org.

MARCH 12 - Land Between the Lakes Trail Runs, 23K, Marathon, 60K, 50 Miles, Grand Rivers, KY. 6:30am.

Contact: Steve Durbin 270-556-1679, durb417@gmail.com.

Gupton Jeep Tom King Half Marathon 22nd Annual

March 5, 2016 • Nashville, TN Prize Money: $4,500.

Start: 7:55am-Wheelchair Half, 8amHalf Marathon, 8:15am-5K Run/Walk.

Course (USATF): Relatively flat course begins outside Nissan Stadium - Home of Tennessee Titans - to Shelby Park & loop along Shelby Bottoms Greenway before returning to Nissan Stadium for exciting finish inside stadium on 50-yard line.

Entry Limit: Half Marathon - 1,500.

Time Limit: 3.5 hours-Half Marathon.

2015 entrants: 1,300-half, 600-5K..

Avg temp.: 53º.

Contact: Peter Pressman Nashville Striders, 4035 Trail Ridge Dr., Franklin, TN 37067 615-293-8862 • pasta4run@aol.com www.tomkingclassic.com MARCH 6 - Swamp House Half Marathon & 5K, DeBary, FL. 7:15am/Half Marathon, 7:30am/5K. Contact: jennifer@finalracemanagement.com.

MARCH 6 - Florida Beach Halfathon & 5K, Ft. De Soto Park, FL. 7:05am.

Contact: info@floridabeachhalfathon.com, www.floridaroadraces.com.

MARCH 6 - Hooters to Hooters Half Marathon & Relay, Ft. Myers, FL. 7am.

Contact: info@hootershalfmarathon.com.

MARCH 6 - Marathon of the Treasure Coast & Half Marathon, Jensen Beach, FL. 6:30am/Marathon, Half Marathon, 2-4 Person Relay.

Contact: 561-923-7447.

MARCH 12 - Ellerbe Springs Marathon, Ellerbe, NC. 8am.

Contact: runrbike@carolina.rr.com.

MARCH 12 - Rock N Roll USA Marathon & Half Marathon, Washington, DC. 7:30am/Marathon, Half & 2-Person Relay.

Contact: 858-450-6510, 800-311-1255.

MARCH 12-13 - Asheville Marathon & Half Marathon at Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC. 3/12: Half Marathon, 7:15am. 3/13: Marathon, 7:30am.

Contact: Daphne Kirkwood 828-684-0812, events@idaph.net.

MARCH 13 - Zydeco Marathon & Half Marathon, Lafayette, LA. 7am.

Contact: info@zydecomarathon.com.

MARCH 13 - Allscripts Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon, Cary, NC. 7am.

Contact: info@tobaccoroadmarathon.com, www.tobaccoroadmarathon.com.

Germantown Half Marathon & Mayor's Cup 5K March 13, 2016 • 7:30am Germantown, TN Prize Money: $5,800.

Course (USATF): Beautiful rolling course through Germantown, TN. Entry Limit: 1,400. Time Limit: 3.15 hrs.

2015 entrants: 1,300.

Contact: Start2Finish Event Management Daniel Shaffer, 769 S. Cooper Memphis, TN 38109 901-274-2202, • daniel@s2fevents.com www.germantownhalfmarathon.com

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MARCH 19 - River Valley Endurance Half Marathon & 5K, Fort Smith, AR. 9am.

Contact: 479-675-2610.

MARCH 19 - Blue Angel Rock N Fly Half Marathon & 5K, Pensacola, FL. 8am.

Contact: 301-788-9721, runrocknfly@gmail.com.

MARCH 19 - Bainbridge Half Marathon & Relay, Bainbridge, GA. 7am/Half Marathon, 7am/5K, 9am/Kids Marathon.

Contact: 229-416-7337, carolec@mh-m.org.

Total Fitness Connection's Run & Walk for Children

20th Annual

March 19, 2016 Bowling Green, KY Times: Half Marathon: 8am; 5K Run portions & 5K Fun Walk: 8:15am (includes 5K Push, Pull &Run) Course: Half Marathon course is mostly flat with some gently rolling hills; beautiful country setting with farms along the way.

Time Limit: 3 hrs.

2015 Entrants: 720.

Avg. Temp: low 60's.

Contact: Nickie Jones, Exec. Director Family & Enrichment Center 1133 Adams St. Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-781-6714 njones@familyenrichmentcenter.com www.familyenrichmentcenter.com Run Website: www.runwalkky.com MARCH 19 - Martinsville Half Marathon, 5K & Relay, Martinsville, VA. 8am.

Contact: 276-632-1772, info@milesinmartinsville.com.

MARCH 19-20 - Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend - Virginia Beach, VA. 3/19: 7:45am/8K. 3/22: 7am/half marathon, 8:30am/ marathon.

Contact: J&A Racing Inc. 757-412-1056, info@shamrockmarathon.com, www.shamrockmarathon.com.

MARCH 20 - Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon, Atlanta, GA. 7am/Marathon & Half, 7:30am/5K. Contact: georgiamarathon@lifetimefitness.com, www.georgiamarathon.com.

7th Annual

Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon & Relay, & Half Marathon

March 20, 2016 • 6:40am Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach North Carolina Prize Money: $5,000.

Accompany Races: 3/19: 1 Mile 4pm; Susan G. Komen 5K 5pm.

Course (USATF): Flat, fast scenic college themed aid stations, top 30 Boston Qualifier marathons in the country.

Entry Limit: 3,000. 2015 entrants: 3,000.

Avg. temp: 60º.

Contact: Tom Clifford, 423 Putnam Dr. Wilmington, NC 28411 910-297-4973 • tom@iamwithoutlimits.com

www.wrightsvillebeachmarathon.com

MARCH 20 - B&A Trail Marathon & Half Marathon, Severna Park, MD. 7:30am.

Contact: Christian Zazzali 703-932-3932, czazzali@hittgc.com.

MARCH 20, Virginia Creeper Marathon, Abingdon, VA. 8am.

Contact: Frank Kibler 423-292-9980, runfrankrun@hotmail.com.

APRIL 2 - Centerpoint Half Marathon, Prattville, AL. 7am/half; 7:15am/5K. Contact: info@centerpointhalf.com.

APRIL 2 - Bentonville Running Festival Half Marathon & 5K, Bentonville, AR. 7am.

Contact: 479-464-7275, lmoore@bentonvillear.com.

APRIL 2 - Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K, Savannah, GA. 7am (both events).

Contact: 912-644-6400, jsykes@visitsavannah.com.

APRIL 2 - RunTheBluegrass Half Marathon & 7 Miler, Lexington, KY. 9am.

Contact: rachel@runthebluegrass.org.

APRIL 2 - Queen City Marathon for Active Water, Cumberland, MD. 8am.

Contact: queencitymarathon@gmail.com.

APRIL 2 - Columbus Pilgrimage Half Marathon & 5K, Columbus, MS. 7am.

Contact: Brad Atkins 662-574-5539, bradandmelissa@cableone.net.

APRIL 2 - Hattiesburg Clinic Rise & Shine Half Marathon & 5K, Hattiesburg, MS. 7am.

Contact: Kim Doherty 601-758-4891.

APRIL 2 Charlottesville Marathon Charlottesville, VA 14th Annual. 7am. Marathon 4-Person Relay, Half Marathon, 8K & Kids K. The race starts and finishes in historic Downtown Charlottesville, at Court Square; very scenic and it runs by the Rihanna River and some of the oldest and most scenic area of Charlottesville. Entry Limit: 3,500. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2015 entrants: 1,500 in all events. Avg. temp. 65ºF. Contact: Dr. Francesca Conte, 1884 Westview Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22903; 434-218-0402, francesca@ badtothebone.biz, www.charlottesvillemarathon.com.

APRIL 3 Run 13.1 Half Marathon & 5K Jacksonville, FL 3rd Annual. 7am. Prize $ ($2,000). Very scenic and fast course through a historical section of Jacksonville. USATF. Time Limit: 3.5 hrs. 2015 entrants: 1,200. Avg. temp. 62º.

Contact: events@1stplacesports.com, www.1stplacesports.com.

www.running.net APRIL 9 - Andrew Jackson Marathon & Half Marathon, Jackson, TN. 7am/Marathon, 7:30am/Half Marathon, 8am/5K. Contact: 731-668-4000, jmcmahon@carlperkinscenter.org.

APRIL 9-10 - Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & Half Marathon, Raleigh, NC. 7am.

Contact: Competitor Group 858-450-6510, 800-311-1255.

APRIL 10 - Hogeye Marathon & Relays, Fayetteville, AR. 7:30am. Half Marathon, Relay (4-person) & 5K. Contact: www.hogeyemarathon.com.

APRIL 10 - Gulf Coast Half Marathon, Pensacola Beach, FL. 7am.

Contact: Gulf Coast Event Group, Inc. 850-261-6171, gulfcoastevent@gmail.com.

APRIL 10 - Western Maryland Rail Trail Marathon & Half Marathon, Hancock, MD. 7:30am/Marathon, 8am/Half Marathon.

Contact: Mike Samuelson - events@altisendurance.com.

APRIL 10 - Runners Marathon of Reston, Reston, VA. 7:30am/marathon, 8am/half marathon.

Contact: info@runnersmarathon.com.

APRIL 16 - Oak Island Lighthouse Half Marathon, Oak Island, NC. 8am/Half, 8:10am/10K, 8:20am/5K. Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce 910-457-6964.

APRIL 16 - Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon & Half Marathon, Roanoke, VA. 7:35am/Marathon, Half, & 10K; 7:45am/YMCA Kids Marathon.

Contact: Pete Eshleman 540-343-1550, pete@Roanoke.org.

APRIL 17 - Kill Cliff Destin Marathon & Half Marathon, Destin, FL. 6am.

Contact: Zane Holscher 229-630-9051, rd@destinmarathon.com.

APRIL 30 - Jack-n-Back Half Marathon, Hot Springs, AR. 8am.

Contact: 501-620-4520, info@jack-n-back.com.

APRIL 30 - Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon, Louisville, KY. Contact: 800-928-3378, minimarathon@kdf.org.

APRIL 30 - St. Jude Rock N Roll Nashville Marathon & Half Marathon, Nashville, TN. 7am.

Contact: Competitor Group 800-311-1255.

APRIL 29-May 1 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Cincinnati, OH

APRIL 3 - Punta Cana Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K, Punta Cana, LA. 6am.

Contact: info@puntacanamarathon.com.

18th Annual. 6:30am/Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay on (5/1). 8am/10K, 10am/5K on (4/30). Starts in downtown Cincinnati and runs through Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati’s Eastside. Time Limit: 16:00 minute pace. 2015 entrants: 37,700 total for all events. Avg. temp. starts out in mid 40’s.

Contact: Sarah Pelfrey, Cincinnati Marathon Inc., 644 Linn St., Ste. 626, Cincinnati, OH 45203, 513-246-0400, sarah@flyingpigmarathon.com, www.flyingpigmarathon.com.

APRIL 3 - Altis Marathon & Half Marathon on the Tanglefoot Trail, Houston, MS, 7:30am/Marathon, 8am/Half Marathon.

Contact: Mike Samuelson - events@altisendurance.com.

MAY 1 - Potomac River Run Marathon, Carderock, MD. 7am early start, 8am Competitive Start.

Contact: Jay Jacob Wind 703-927-4833, racedirector@att.net.

APRIL 3 - Fort Bragg All American Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, Fort Bragg, NC. 7am/Marathon & Half, 7:30am/5K. Contact: 910-907-3616, allamericanmarathon@gmail.com.

APRIL 3 - Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Knoxville, TN. 7:30am/ Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay; 7pm/5K (on 4/2).

Contact: Jason Altman 865-684-4294, jalts2@comcast.net.

APRIL 8-9 - Palmetto Half Marathon Columbia, SC. 4/9: 7am/Half Marathon, 7:15am/5K Run/Walk, 9am/Kids’ Fun Run. Contact: 803-600-1800, info@eggplantevents.com.

APRIL 9 - Chick-fil-A Connect Half Marathon, Athens, GA.7am. 21K, 5K & 1 Mile.

Contact: Connect Events 706-310-6053, info@cfahalf.com.

Running Journal’s 2016 Semi-Annual Fall Marathon & Long Distance Directory coming in our June 2016 issue.

5th Annual

Divas® Half Marathon & 5K in North Myrtle Beach May 1, 2016 North Myrtle Beach, SC Start Times: 7am/5K, 7:10am/Half.

Course (USATF): Why pay for a tour of the city's best areas when you can do it on your feet? A flat and fast course taking you along picturesque beachside communities, millionaires row, Main Street and beautifully manicured golf courses. Plus a start/finish on Ocean Boulevard. A perfect course in a perfect beachside town!

Time Limit: 3.5 hrs. (half), 1 hr. (5K).

2015 entrants: 4,000.

Avg temp.: 60º start/80ºF finish.

Contact: Continental Events & Sports Management, POB 56-1154 Miami, FL 33256-1154 info@runlikeadiva.com www.runlikeadiva.com MAY 7 - Paducah Iron Mom Half Marathon & Relay, Paducah, KY. 7am. 2 or 4 Person Relay.

Contact: Pam Truitt 270-443-4838, fssinfo@vci.net.

MAY 7-8 - CareFirst Frederick Running Festival, Frederick, MD. 5/7: 6pm/5K. 5/8: 7am/Half Marathon.

Contact: 410-605-9381, customerservice@corrigansports.com.

4th Annual

Cradle to Grave 30K Trail Race May 14, 2016 • 8am Pisgah Forest, NC Accompanying Race: 10K Trail Race.

Course: Starts and finishes at the Cradle of Forestry in America. A mix of Forest Service Trails and Gravel Roads.

Spectacular Scenery!

Entry Limit: 200. Time Limit: 7 hrs.

2015 entrants: 200.

Avg. temp.: 75ºF. Contact: Devin Gentry 49 Pisgah Hwy., Suite 4 Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 828-884-5713 (x221) • devin@cfaia.org www.cradletograverace.com MAY 15 - Marine Corps Historic Half, Fredericksburg, VA. 7am. 10K & 5K. Contact: 800-Run-USMC, marine.marathon@usmc.mil.

MAY 21 - Kentucky ALE Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon, Lexington, KY. 7am.

Contact: contact@horsecapitalmarathon.com, www.horsecapitalmarathon.com.

MAY 28 Prince of Wales Island Marathon Marathon Relays & Half Marathon Craig, AK 17th Annual. 8am for all events. One of the most scenic Alaska venues: out-and-back with hills. USATF. Entry Limit: 400. Time Limit: 8 hrs. 2015 entrants: 350 for all events. Avg. temp. 50-60.

Contact: Ann James, POB 5, Klawock, AK 99925, 907254-1884, annjames326@gmail.com, www.powmarathon.org.

www.running.net 28th Annual

People's United Bank Vermont City Marathon -

May 29, 2016 • 8:00am Burlington, VT

Prize Money: $7,000.

Accompanying race: Relay - 2 person and 3 to 5 person.

Course (USATF): Flat to rolling course with spectacular views of the Adirondacks and Lake Champlain.

Entry Limit: 3,600. Time Limit: 6 hrs.

2015 entrants: 8,000 (including relay).

Avg. temp.: 54˚ Start, 67˚by Noon.

Contact: Jess Cover 1 Main Street, Suite 304 Burlington, VT 05401; 802-863-8412 jess@runvermont.org www.runvcm.org

Running Journal • December, 2015 25th Annual

Maine Marathon & Maine Half Marathon

October 2, 2016 • 7:45am Portland, ME ✔Prize Money: $7,700. ✔Course (USATF):Very scenic, out-andback course which features city and water views, urban and countryside roads. ✔Entry Limit: 3,400. ✔Time Limit: 7 hrs. (6am early start for marathoners). ✔2015 entrants: 3,400. ✔Avg temp.: 50-60ºF. Contact: Howard Spear, Maine Marathon POB 10836, Portland, ME 04104 207-749-9160 mainemarathon@gmail.com www.mainemarathon.com 37th Annual

JUNE 4 - ZOOMA Annapolis Women’s Half Marathon & 10K, Annapolis, MD. 7am.

Contact: info@zoomarun.com.

JUNE 4 - Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon, Leesburg, VA. 7am.

Contact: 707-933-1769, raceinfo@destinationraces.com.

JUNE 5 - ECHO Half Marathon & 5K, DeBary, FL. 6:30am/Half Marathon, 7:15am/5K. Contact: 321-239-6077, jennifer@finalracemanagement.com.

15th Annual

Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon & Half Marathon June 9, 2016 • 8am Deadwood, SD ✔Accompanying races: 5-Person Marathon Relay, Fast 5K & Kids Races. ✔Course (USATF): 26.2 Miles of Black Hills Beauty! Course starts in the old mining town of Rochford & finishes in historic Deadwood, SD. ✔Entry Limit: 3,250. ✔Time Limit: 7 hrs. ✔2015 entrants: 3,250. ✔Avg temp.: 55ºF. Contact: Emily Wheeler, 8510 Kings Ct., Rapid City, SD 57702; 605-390-6137 info@deadwoodmickelsontrailmarathon.com www.deadwoodmickelsontrailmarathon.com JUNE 18 - Hotter than Hades Half Marathon, Leland, MS. 6am.

Contact: Jamie 662-347-2920, tribbetthalfmarathon@ gmail.com.

Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon, Half Marathon, Jr Marathon & Fort Oglethorpe 5K

JAN. 10 - Willis River 50K & 35K Trail Runs, Cumberland, VA 8am.

Contact: willisriver35k50k@gmail.com.

JAN. 16 - Tashka 50K & 25K Trail Race, Coker, AL. 7am/50K & 25K; 7:15am/4 mile.

Contact: Alison White 205-826-1658, alibama@gmail.com.

JAN. 16 - Davids Trail Endurance 40K, 25K & 7K, Mountain Home, AR. 9am.

Contact: 870-404-8363, pirateperry@outlook.com.

JAN. 16 - Phunt 50K & 25K, Elkton, MD. 9am.

Contact: 443-350-3852, bluesuede71@gmail.com.

JAN. 16 - Frosty Foot 30K & 50K Trail, Tsali Recreation Area, Almond, NC. 9am/50K, 10am/30K, 10:15am/10K. Contact: 828-687-2825, footrxpr@footrxasheville.com.

JAN. 17 Clearwater Distance Classic Clearwater, FL 17th Annual. 7:05am. 50K Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Miler & 5K Walk. Starting at the waterfront, the entirely asphalt-paved course offers spectacular view of the Gulf, beautiful beach neighborhoods, and a peaceful rails-to-trails linear park. Time Limit: 6.5 hrs. 2015 entrants: 2,250. Avg. temp. 71º.

Contact: Rya Lauber, Florida Road Races, 6161 7th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33710, 727-698-8131, rya@ flroadraces.com, www.clearwaterdistanceclassic.com.

November 12, 2016 • 7:30am Fort Oglethorpe, GA

JAN. 23 - Mountain Mist 50K Trail Run, Huntsville, AL. 7:30am.

Contact: Dink & Suzanne Taylor 256-650-7063, dink@fleetfeethuntsville.com.

Course (USATF): This Boston Qualifier features 2 loops in one of the country's oldest military parks. The scenic course is mostly paved and challenging but not extraordinarily difficult.

Entry Limit: 1,500. Time Limit: 6 hrs.

2015 entrants: 1,500.

Avg. temp.: 410 low/630 high.

JAN. 30 - Wolfson Children’s Challenge, Jacksonville, FL. 55K (individual & relay), 30K & 1 Mile Run. Contact: Sara McKee 904-202-2919, sara.mckee@myprecisionplanner.com.

Contact: Jenni Berz Chattanooga Track Club, POB 11241, Chattanooga, TN 37401 423-842-6265 marathon@chattanoogatrackclub.org www.battlefieldmarathon.com Ultra Events “Take the Challenge in 2016” JAN. 2 - Croom Zoom 100K, 50K & 25K, Tampa, FL. 6am/100K & 50K, 7am/25K. Contact: Jim Hartnett 813-232-5200, fools@tamparaces.com.

JAN. 2 - Salem Lakeshore Frosty Fifty, 50K Run & Relay, 25K, Winston-Salem, NC. 8am.

Contact: runthelastmile@bellsouth.net.

FEB. 5-7 - The Rouge-Orleans Ultra Marathon & Team Relay, Baton Rouge, LA. 126.2 Miles, teams of 2, 3, or 6; 50 Mile Option.

Contact: therougeorleans@gmail.com.

FEB. 6 - “ICY-8” Hour Adventure Trail Run, Spotsylvania, VA. 7:30am.

Contact: alexp@athletic-equation.com.

FEB. 6-7 - Iron Horse 100 Mile, 100K & 50 Mile Endurance Runs, Florahome, FL. 7am.

Contact: Chris Rodatz 904-655-6511, crodatz@bellsouth.net, www.ironhorse100kmclub.com.

FEB. 13 - Holiday Lake 50K++, Appomattox, VA. 6:30am.

Contact: dhorton@liberty.edu.

FEB. 13-14 - Destin Beach Ultra Runs, Destin, FL. 2/13: 4pm/100+ Mile & 24 Hour. 2/14: 5am/50 Mile, 6am/ 50K, 7am/Relay.

Contact: info@beachultra.com.

FEB. 20-21 - Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail Lost 118 Miler, Okeechobee, FL. 7am.

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JAN. 2-3 - The Pistol Ultra Run, Alcoa, TN. 7:55am/50K Solo & Relay; 8am/100K & 100 Mile; 8pm/50 Mile.

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FEB. 20 - Black Warrior/Phillip Parker 50K, 50K Relay, 25K, 5 Mile Trail Runs, Moulton, AL. 8am.

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Running Fitness Vegfests Becoming Popular Across the Country Vegfests are exploding in frequency and locations. Three popular vegan cookbooks later and on my way to a fourth book on vegan fitness, I find myself in the unique and unlikely position of having spoken at the largest events since 2011 and witnessed the massive interest and growth in veganism.

It's real simple. Finishing first in my age group in Florida in runs from 50-1500 meters, people say, “I want what she's got.” There are many others like me. I got invited to an event in LA recently because the caller said her group just wanted to see what I looked like since they'd heard I look 20 years younger than I am.

I've been on the national lecture circuit with some of the top athletes in vegan bodybuilding and running. I've been on panels with some and have been astounded to hear us all pretty much say the same thing -- that the lack of inflammation on a vegan diet fills us with energy and keeps us inflammation and injury-free, for the most part.

What has been even more exciting as an unlikely national spokesperson, including PETA's Sexiest Vegan Over 50, is that my books are some of my publishers bestselling titles. As a result, I get top billing at these events. They are popping up everywhere! In the heart of salmon country, I recently spoke at the second annual Alaska Vegfest where I heard from many frustrated women who said that their husbands were out hunting even as we spoke.

I was also a speaker at the inaugural Space Coast Vegfest in Cape Canaveral.

By Ellen Jaffe Jones

They had 5,000 people! That's amazing for a first-time event! Two weeks later, I went back as a speaker and cooking demonstrator for the third year in a row at the Orlando Vegfest. They had an estimated 10,000+ people in one day. Unheard of, really. Next up, Miami's Seed Food and Wine Festival where I'll be one of the few chef demos. It is sponsored by Whole Foods and is the first plant-based food and wine festival in the country. Last year, I was the only vegan cookbook author to speak and do a food demo at the Miami Book Fair, which this year is being held concurrently with the Seed event.

To put it in perspective, My publisher will only generally go to Vegfests that are two days or one that delivers 5,000 people in one day. When he goes, he usually pays to have from 1 to 5 authors speak or do food demos. He has to really know that what he will make in book sales will cover the travel, lodging, and food expenses of each author. Although sometimes I have seen when that did not happen and he would just good-naturedly say, "Well, this

was just a good event to spread the word.

Outreach."

That is probably why, unless I'm offered millions of dollars to donate to my favorite animal rights charities, I will never leave my publisher. They do this for the right reasons. They are the largest vegan publisher in the US in terms of the numbers of different vegan and most popular titles over time. It really is an honor to be one of their authors. In a world turned upside down by self-publishing and Amazon, I often hear from other authors how little if anything their publishers do for them. If it is not a New York Times bestseller within two weeks, they tell me their publisher drops them.

While I do believe some people have the expectation of writing a book and then leaving the rest up to their publisher, most authors today realize that you have to do a lot of things to help your book along, selfpublished or not.

After my appearance at the upcoming Atlanta Vegfest, (now in its second-year) I will finally take a few days to visit my publisher's office at the legendary “Farm” in Summertown, Tennessee. A bunch of hippies drove there from San Francisco decades ago and the book publishing company is one of several enterprises they started. They even wrote their own popular cookbook called “The Farm Cookbook." The publishing company is well known in the vegan universe, appropriately called “The Book Publishing Company.”

Vegfests are known for generally free entry, though not always. I recently donated frequent flyer miles and a gourmet dinner for 8 using recipes from my cookbooks. I also funded and prepared this as part of a silent auction to raise money so that Cleveland's next Vegfest could be free, or close to it. A matching grant became available and my volunteering raised more than $3,000.

Cleveland is in their second year, too.

They outgrew their first venue and had to rent the expensive convention center. I'm so passionate about them because there are life-changing events with the top speakers, especially doctors who know that a vegan diet often does much to prevent and reverse diseases and help athletes. Current movies and book authors fill in the schedule, along with many free food vendors and demonstrations.

Just to give you an idea how huge Vegfests are becoming, many are now starting to overlap days and weekends.

My publisher invited me to Atlanta's Vegfest a long time ago. It's the same weekend as my hometown Tampa Vegfest.

I've spoken and/or done food demos at Tampa's Vegfest for years since before my first book came out. This will be the first one I'll miss.

My publisher also invited me awhile ago to New Orleans' Vegfest. I will now have been there 3 out of the last 4 years.

But their's is the same weekend as Cleveland and New York, which also invited me too late. Recently, I've been to Alaska's vegfest … their second, and coming up, Arizona's Vegfest in Scottsdale. Vegan is so mainstream.

Ellen Jones is a popular vegan book author and certified personal trainer and running coach. She can be reached at www.vegcoach.com

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Masters Running Change of Seasons -- In a Big Way When you read this, the holiday season will be in full swing. Thanksgiving will be around the corner, or maybe even a thing of the past. The weather is getting colder, and you probably have already gone running a few times in tights and other cold weather gear.

There have been changes for me too, but running in tights is not one of them. I am writing this column from my new residence in Naples, FL. For those of you not familiar, Naples is in the southwestern part of the state, where it never snows! As of this writing (early November) our morning temperature is hovering around 70 degrees, and I am still running in shorts and a singlet.

My move from North Carolina to Florida has consumed me lately, which is why I didn't write a column last month.

By now I am gradually getting settled into my new surroundings. And I continue to unpack, shaking my head about all that winter gear that I somehow managed to trek down here. I did get rid of a lot, but still find myself with many more pieces than I'm going to need. I will need a long sleeve shirt and occasionally tights if I run early in the mornings in January and February. This I discovered when I visited here for a week in January last year. And of course I will need to bundle up if I travel to races further north during the colder months.

But do I really need five pairs of tights when I'm living here? And what about all those gloves that somehow went “undiscovered” into my bags?? A few pairs are unused, and they might make their way underneath a Christmas tree somewhere, most likely with relatives in Sweden.

(Who I will make sure won't be reading this column, at least not until after Christmas!)

In the past, racing season started to wind down for me at this time of year. I still had plenty of races to pick from in November, but they would diminish in December. I got used to digging out my tights and long sleeve shirts for morning runs, sometimes also gloves and earmuffs. And I would hope for a mild winter, with not much snow and ice.

But this year everything is different, and racing season has just started. I have new neighborhoods to run in, and a new club (Gulf Coast Runners) to run and socialize with. As of this writing I have only had the opportunity to run with them once. But it was a fun event with a huge turnout! Runners of all ages and paces

By Lena Hollmann

showed up for a short run (about 3 miles), followed by food and refreshments. It was appropriately called a “dash and dine”, and I made several friends as I enjoyed my post-run pizza and beer. Runners are always welcoming and easy to connect with, and the fact that it is so easy to make new friends is one of the greatest benefits of being a runner.

There will be other opportunities for me to reconnect with my newly found friends, and to find even more. Since we just set our clocks back for Standard Time, I may even be able to join the club for some of their 6 am group runs! I am not a morning person, but setting our clocks back one hour will help a lot.

This means it will not be as dark in the mornings, and the sun will be up a few miles into the run. But of course we will pay for it with more darkness in the evenings, here like everywhere else. We get a little more of a break than those of you further north though, since being closer to the equator means days are not quite as short in the winter. (But they are shorter than up north in the summer!)

I did see a few of my Gulf Coast Runner peers again the other day, when I made my racing debut here in Florida. It was a 5K held near the Naples Zoo, which attracted about 400 runners. Not only was this my first race in my new hometown, but also the first time I raced since July 4th, because I got so pre-occupied with my move between then and now.

To race here was a somewhat different experience compared to what I got accustomed to in North Carolina. Mostly because of the age groups, which went all the way up to 80+ even though this was a relatively small race. They also started with the oldest age group and worked their way down when giving out awards, rather than the other way around which seems to be more commonplace elsewhere.

I finished first in my age group this time, but I'm not sure this will be a com-

mon occurrence. As we all know, Florida has a higher percentage of senior citizens than any other state. This is probably not just the case in the general population, but also among runners. And more masters and senior runners also means more fast runners in these categories! I have perused local race results from previous years, and discovered that I will have some serious competition around here.

Especially as I age up next year, ironically enough. I may look forward to my Medicare next May, but as a runner I guess I shouldn't be looking forward to departing from my comparatively “easy” 60-64 age group.

Anyway, the main reason I am still running is not to compete. It's because running makes me feel better, and because I enjoy it. And the reasons I still show up at races are mostly social. I enjoy seeing all my friends who also run or volunteer, and especially here in Florida I also want to meet new friends.

This being said, I'm still a competitor though, and probably will be for as long as I run. How could I otherwise explain that I took the time and effort to look up results from local races? Or that I still run intervals -- although on the roads and not the track. It is no longer important for me to know the exact distance I run, but sufficient that I get my heart rate up and can compare my times from week to week. I found a stretch of road to run intervals on here, in a subdivision where the traffic is light. But I have to get up early and run there, or I will get cooked by the sun!

So, it is all about adjustments, for everyone at this time of year. For some of you it means getting used to running in

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the dark, and to bundle up before every run. To take a look at the thermometer (or more likely your mobile device), before planning your attire for your run that day.

To pay attention to weather forecasts, and plan your runs around potential snow and ice storms.

But for me it will be smooth sailing (or running!) for the next several months. I can expect comfortable temperatures, and very little rain. My payback will be during the summer, when we will have high humidity and plenty of thunderstorms.

That's when I may be heading for the treadmill, and will have to travel north if I want to race.

We may have a different racing season here in Florida than in the rest of the country. And without snow and ice, our only nemeses are heat and humidity. But still I find that being a runner and a masters competitor here in Florida doesn't differ much from being one in North Carolina, or anywhere else. We all go out on training runs, keep track of mileage, go to races and race expos, and socialize with other runners. We keep track of our competitors, and as masters runners we also tend to keep track on who is in which age group. And we look forward to aging up, which causes our non-running friends and relatives to shake their heads in disbelief.

We runners are one community, no matter where we live.

Lena Hollmann is a certified personal trainer with American Council on Exercise (ACE). She lives and runs in Naples, FL, and can be reached at lenahollmann@gmail.com.

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Running Psychology Bouncing Back Sometimes running can be frustrating.

As much as you love to run and as much as running has to offer, there are times when things just don't seem to go well.

Injuries, fatigue, poor performances, stress etc. can all cause discouragement and in some cases, a sense of hopelessness. Sometimes it just seems as though no matter how hard you try, it's as if you are spinning your wheels and going nowhere. You may feel physically, mentally or emotionally beaten. Obviously, you never want to be in such a state, but setbacks do occur. But you must always remember that setbacks are often temporary and they can be overcome. How you approach setbacks mentally can have a huge impact on how quickly and effectively you bounce back. If you can overcome setbacks and disappointments you may find the down times were learning experiences that could actually lead to future success in your running.

Some mental skills are incredibly helpful to aid in bouncing back from running disappointments. Quite often thinking is a bigger hindrance to bouncing back than are physical issues. If you feel down and out over a poor performance or running setback, one of the best ways to get your thinking going in a more positive direction is to simply recall instances in the past when you have overcome challenges.

You've done it before and you can do it again! Recall your running successes and all of the positive emotions those successes brought you. Setbacks can lead to feeling of self-doubt, but great performances in the past can be a real reminder of just what you are still capable of. Remember your running triumphs and you will get a boost in confidence and motivation. Yes, you've done it before and you can do it again!

When coming back from any injury, poor race or setback of any type, patience is a key word to keep in mind. When in a slump or injured it may seem as though running well again is something far, far off in the future and, as a result, motivation can be effected in a very negative way. Remember to be patient and just take things one step at a time. That may mean doing your rehab if injured or cutting your mileage for a week if you are really fatigued. Small little things can add up big for the future. Set little short term goals and when they are reached, set some new ones. Remember that “inch by inch life's a cinch, but yard by yard, life is

By Richard Ferguson, Ph.D.

hard.� Reaching small short-tern goals is the way to ultimately reach your long tern goal. Every little goal that is successfully reached is a step toward getting back to the level of running you know you are capable of. Don't wait to just celebrate your big victories; celebrate to little victories on the comeback trail as well!

Bouncing back from a running disappointment can be greatly enhanced by simple social support. The encouragement you get from those close to you can mean so much for motivation and confidence as you move forward. Talk to your friends and family and seek their positive support in your running. Getting encouraging, positive feedback and communication from those close to you can help create an environment where your motivation is enhanced and feel better about yourself and your abilities. Allow others to lift you up!

Yes, positive encouragement from others can lift your spirits, but don't forget that your own internal dialogs should also serve to enhance your confidence and motivation. Effective self-talk is critical when bouncing back from disappointment. A poor performance, injury or periods of low motivation provide a prime environment for negative and self-defeating self-talk. Quite often negative selftalk becomes a whirlpool where the negative self-statements feed even more negative self-statements. When on the comeback trail it's imperative that you break the cycles or negative self-statements that only serve to lower confidence and motivation. What you really need is to start a positive thinking whirlpool where positive self-statements lead to more positive self-statements. The cycle can go both ways!

The first key in eliminating negative self-talk is to become aware of it. Try to be really aware of when you are putting yourself down and using such words as can't, hopeless and never in your self-talk.

When you find yourself using negative, self-defeating statements, dispute them and replace them with positive self-statements that enhance your self-confidence and motivation. Again, remind yourself that you have comeback from disappointment before and you have run really well before. It's just a matter of time before you run well again. Your self-talk can really influence your behaviors, so be sure to use self-talk that will aid in getting your running back to where you want it to be.

How you talk to yourself is totally under your control. Make the decision to be positive!

Along with positive self-talk, positive imagery, or visualization as it is sometimes called, should be used. Work to imagine where you want to be in the future. If you had a setback in your running try not to keep having images of what happened constantly running through your head. Take some time each day to just get comfortable, relax and image yourself running like you want to run. See yourself running strong and smooth. Make the images as real as possible and try to actually feel yourself running as you image. Be sure to include sounds, smells and even positive self-talk in your imagery training. Simply try to visualize for 5 to 10 minutes a day. Image yourself overcoming obstacles and chal-

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lenges, like difficult points in races or extreme weather conditions. Positive imagery can build confidence and motivation just like positive self-talk. Using positive imagery can pre-program you mentally for future success, but the opposite is true as well. Negative imagery can sap motivation and lower confidence, so make the choice to be positive.

Bouncing back from any running disappointment certainly requires mental fortitude and toughness. You probably have a lot more mental toughness than you give yourself credit for. If you run, you have proven your mental toughness already.

You work hard at running; you train, you race and you're dedicated. Training in and of itself takes mental toughness. Remind yourself each day of your mental toughness and apply that toughness as you work your way back. Deep down inside you know you never quit and you never give up. You will never know how good it looks from the top of the mountain until you have been deep in the valley. Just keep climbing back to the top!

Richard Ferguson is Chair of the Physical Education, Wellness, and Sport Science Department of Averett University and is an AASP Certified SportPsycology Consultant. He may be reached via e-mail at ferguson@averett.edu

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Running Through the Bluegrass Lighting Up The Dark and Being Safe While I love the cooler temperatures that come with fall, I'm not a fan of the shorter amounts of daylight. It's not even the change from DST - I don't really care which end my daylight is on, I just need more of it!

With a marathon scheduled on Nov. 7, my peak training weeks coincided with a strong absence of sunlight. At least 10 of my 52 runs have started before 6:30 a.m., and sunrise is currently around 8 a.m. It is a strange experience to get in 12 miles and not see the sun until you're out of the shower.

For the most part, I don't mind running early. It's quiet and peaceful and cooler.

But running in the dark obscures potential obstacles like potholes and sidewalk cracks. The last thing I want in the midst of marathon training is a sprained ankle. I also have a healthy paranoia of being hit by a car, so over the years I've used a variety of flashlights, blinky lights and other safety gear.

This year I invested in a few that have quickly become all-time favorites: the Nathan LightSpur and Black Diamond's Spot headlamp. A disclaimer that I did research and shopped around and chose these on my own - no promotional freebies or other sponsored advertising here.

Just a girl trying not to get hit by a car.

I am a big fan of blinking lights because they're an easy, active way to make sure people see you. Unfortunately, I have always struggled to find places to clip them on - they're either hidden by my shirt, or they rub on my hip, or they're too heavy - and inevitably for one or more of these reasons, they fall off and break on the pavement.

By Tracy Green

Enter Nathan's LightSpur. It is really like a cowboy spur - it hooks around the back of your shoe. It's not noticeable while you're running and I've yet to knock it off. It's available in green lights or red, both 5-lumen LEDs powered by replaceable watch batteries that should last 40 hours. It's visible for 2,400 feet. I like that.

Initially I was sold on this light by a colleague at Ken Combs Running Store, where I used to work. I asked his opinion and he said, “Several people in my group have the LightSpur and it's really obnoxious.”

When it comes to safety, obnoxious is good. On an early morning run, a friend remarked she couldn't run behind me for fear of having a seizure. Seizure bad, but obnoxious good.

The LightSpur has both blinking and steady options, so I go with flashing when running solo but solid when running with others. It retails for around $20 and should be pretty easy to find. Nathan has a retailer locator on their website, and if that doesn't work, Amazon has it too.

Around the same time, I resumed my quest for the perfect see-where-you're-

going option. I ran the Bourbon Chase four years along with Red Eye Relay in Bloomington, so I've used a variety of headlamps and flashlights. I had avoided buying a headlamp because I was never comfortable with one, but that's likely due to wearing ones shared by people with bigger heads and trying to adjust alreadysweaty headlamps for a tiny head. (I wear kid-sized hats and often kid-sized glasses.) So I was willing to give them a chance but, since good headlamps are expensive, I wanted to feel confident in my choice. I did a lot of online research and eventually ended up at Quest Outdoors, a local retailer in Louisville.

A salesperson at Quest helped me select the Black Diamond “Spot” model, which gives you 130 lumens for just $40. It's the company's most popular headlamp and provides lots of features in an affordable and lightweight package. It weighs 3.2 oz with batteries (3 AAA) and can illuminate up to 75 meters away on full power.

You can use the PowerTap feature to instantly dim the light while in distance or proximity modes, and other modes include strobe and a red light night vision.

It's designed for both active use and camping, which is why you have proximity and red night vision options. It also has a lock feature so you don't accidentally turn it on in your bag. The light also hinges so you can adjust the angle at which it is directed. I usually tip mine down one click, but sometimes two when I'm on a stretch of not-flat sidewalk and I need to see closer to my feet.

Spot and I have already logged enough miles together - at least 40 in the past four weeks - that I can say it was a good buy. I don't know that it would be powerful enough for a run with obstacles and little

ambient light - like overnight ultra in the woods - but if you're running in neighborhoods without streetlights, it works great.

I also considered Nathan's Zephyr Fire Torch, a flashlight with a hand loop similar to a handheld water bottle. It comes in two options, 100 lumens and 300 lumens, and is angled down slightly unlike a traditional flashlight. It also has a red safety light on the butt of the flashlight. It weighs in a little over 4 oz and costs about $60, which didn't seem like the best combo for me. But, if you're against a headlamp, this could be a good option.

Now, here's my strongly-held opinion about reflective vests. A reflective vest only works if someone's headlights hit you. That leaves openings for headlights that are off or out, corners, etc. I fully support wearing one in addition to other light options, but not as the only piece of safety gear. Also, I have yet to find one that fits me and is in any way comfortable.

Once, during Bourbon Chase, I had to tie the straps together while running 6:30 pace because it wouldn't stay on my shoulders.

Of course, there are lots of apparel options with safety features, but don't let “reflective trim” be your only warning system. But, if you're looking for new vests, jackets or tops (and even some pants), most of the brands have options.

I'm eyeing New Balance's Beacon Pullover, which is made with an all over glow-in-the-dark fabric.

As we trudge through the dwindling minutes of sunlight until winter solstice, invest wisely in quality gear and you can run safely all season! Have a favorite product? Share with me on Twitter or comment on this column on my website!

Tracy Green is a runner and writer in Louisville, KY, where she lives with her husband. She races on the New Balance Louisville team and is the Director of Communications and Development for a public school district. Find her on Twitter @tracygreen or at tracygreen@wordpress.com.

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Running Journal • December, 2015

SOUTHEASTERN ROAD RACE RESULTS

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more results at running.net ALABAMA Shrimp Festival 10K/5K Orange Beach, AL – 10/10 Male, 10K: Overall – Greco Logan 36:30.

Masters – Ben McLain 37:27.

Grandmasters – Eric Pearson 45:02.

Senior Grandmasters – John Sowers 48:14.

Wheelchair – Jacob Mogan 40:21.

10-under – Luke Piercey 49:00. 11-14 – Joseph McDonald 44:59. 15-19 – Matthew Smith 1:26:03. 20-24 – James Graham 38:28, Samuel Bolen 54:40, John Ackerman 1:01:10. 25-29 – Zac Wilson 52:21, Levi Gardner 1:03:46. 30-34 – Daniel Riley 46:34, Mark Elgie 47:48, Gene Spivey 48:34. 35-39 – Keith Harmison 47:44, Clay Smith 50:16, Shuff Mauldin 51:24. 40-44 – Steven Odom 42:34, Martin Tousovsky 45:01, Ben Shaw 47:51. 45-49 – Lane Gilbert 49:59, Gregory Smith 52:33, Allen Crawford 56:32. 50-54 – Robert Grand-Lienard 52:14, Bill Robinson 52:27, Michael Reaves 54:03. 55-59 – Ross Wiltse 48:46, Victor Ruiz 50:17, Chuck Kendall 52:00. 60-64 – F Clark Williams 59:02, Ron Colman 1:05:07, JC Pendergrast 1:15:34.

65-69 – Earl Fox 1:04:45, Tom Carroll 1:06:12, Joe Gibson 1:11:09.

Female, 10K: Overall – Jill Johnston 42:15.

Masters – Melissa Ard 49:07.

Grandmasters – Nancy Rhodes 53:11.

Senior Grandmasters – Kay McVey 59:39.

10-under – Ella Piercey 58:38. 20-24 – Lindsay Wortham 57:35, Jenna Weaver 1:01:14, Stephanie Kaiser 1:02:39. 25-29 – Holly Hooper 49:58, Debra Weldon 54:03, Cody McCurley 55:32. 30-34 – Angela Harmison 47:25, Meredith Broyles 48:15, Holly Hazard 59:34. 35-39 – Tara McLellan 51:10, Carie McCrary 51:30, Hayleigh Champion 54:38. 40-44 – Rebecca Pearson 49:16, Jennifer Davis 49:34, Josephine Lange 52:25.

45-49 – Susie McDonald 58:20, Haylee Hall 1:02:30, Leslie Tharpe 1:06:21. 50-54 – Jennifer Nebel 53:20, Carissa Comer 58:05, Ella Dunn 1:00:18. 55-59 – Ellie Ellis 54:13, Melissa Foster 1:01:59, Donna Kaiser 1:03:02. 60-64 – Sallie Honeychurch 1:02:43, Maureen Higgins 1:04:25, Donna Workman 1:07:35. 65-69 – Candy Kaler 1:09:42, Teresa Chandler 1:10:53.

Male, 5K: Overall – Clay Olson 18:07.

Masters – James Fenton 21:10.

Grandmasters – Steve Purser 18:58.

Senior Grandmasters – Tim Morriso 24:11.

10-under – Stone Smith 19:10, Braden Broomfield 25:29, Brady Cole Harrison 26:28. 11-14 – Alex Taylor 23:15, Zach Epperson 24:11, Luke Hudson 24:31. 15-19 – Nolan Johnson 18:24, Joshua Bartlett 20:13, Cameron Welch 21:58. 20-24 – Charles Carson 29:58, Ross Palesano 31:12, Spencer Finley 37:13. 25-29 – Brad Suggs 25:08, Jordan ODonnell 28:38, Steven Whitley 32:07. 30-34 – Eric Berg 21:34, Chris McKown 22:01, Eric Broomfield 25:29. 35-39 – Griffin Powell 20:23, Danny Gonzalez 21:14, Justin Pearce 21:41. 40-44 – Jason Hughes 21:16, Aaron Spann 25:04, Michael Holloman 27:53.

45-49 – Jason Lovvorn 22:32, Jason Welch 24:13, Denys Driver 25:41. 50-54 – Tim Lee 20:37, Daniel Geiger 25:26, Phil Besendorf 26:34. 55-59 – Dennis Schlesner 24:28, Tom Boggs 26:28, Nick Tunks 27:43. 60-64 – Tom Verhoestra 28:36, RV White 30:02, Larry Schultz 30:33. 65-69 – Charles Buchanan 32:05, Steve Valerio 36:05, Ron Kaler 44:09. 70-74 – Donald Arceneaux 26:12, Richard Whatley 28:14, Roger Quick 29:11.

75-79 – Peter Rabideau 27:17, Ken Flammang 40:55. 80-over – Phil Bohan 36:37.

Female, 5K: Overall – Megan Berg 21:10.

Masters – Lynnette Stevens 24:56.

Grandmasters – Kay Dobson 28:00.

Senior Grandmasters – Cindy Leonard 29:51.

10-under – Sophie Crow 34:38, Emily Shaw 37:15, Averie Heizma 38:47. 11-14 – Maggie Doway 22:26, Maggie Harden 26:56, Sarah Kate Harden 32:43. 15-19 – Sarah Lutz 23:55, Mallorie Davis 27:46, Alexandra Gregg 30:44. 20-24 – Maggie Niemeyer 31:12, Bet Donald 33:32, Ashley Brokenshaw 36:12.

25-29 – Brittany McDonald 27:23, Tiffany Householder 30:17, Sherri Shutt 31:08. 30-34 – Michelle Martin 23:32, Lauren McElwain 24:09, Bridget Rizzuto 25:04. 35-39 – Jamie Howell 27:08, Carolina Manuel 27:26, Michelle Way 27:49. 40-44 – Nicole Ritter 27:30, Stacey Yancey 29:45, Pamela Lay 30:53. 4549 – Libby Crow 27:27, Michelle Trimble 30:42, Gwen Logan 31:58. 50-54 – Vickie Boggs 33:11 Tammy Mason 33:17, Pat Collier 33:55. 55-59 – Cindy McMillan 29:38, Robbie Headrick

31:50, Maire Pose 33:03. 60-64 – Katherine Dubuisson 32:37, Margie Land 34:35, Kamie Hudson 35:37. 65-69 – Mary JayneReichart 33:54, Diane Davis 35:21, AnnWall 37:47. 70-74 – Mary Ann Tuohy 42:30, Caroline Biggs 53:24.

Sandi McCool Champions of Hope 5K/10K Dothan, AL – 10/17 Male, 5K: Overall – Charles Asouzu 18:44, Alan Flores 19:33, Nicholas Dulaney 20:40.

Masters – Dale Thomas 21:04.

Grandmasters – Stephen McLamb 22:44.

Senior Grandmasters – Ferrell McDougald 29:51.

10-14 – Cole Jordan 20:41, Blake Calhoun 23:15, Zack Gilbert 25:01. 15-19 – Nicholas Dulaney 20:40, Nicholas Sanicola 21:43, Gunnar Clayton 21:44. 20-24 – Daniel Etress 27:09, James Hollingsworth 30:17, Ryan Gant 47:26. 25-29 – David Mosley 21:16, Stephen Hicks 22:38, Todd Winton 23:23.

30-34 – Raleigh Price 22:39, Bobby Hodadon 23:09, Martin Reyes 23:28. 35-39 – Kevin Brannon 23:04, Jason Lumbatis 23:12, Jeremy Bagwell 23:29. 40-44 – Chris Moore 25:40, Dennis Stewart 25:42, Eddie Chambers 31:47. 45-49 – Jerry Spivey 23:20, Wint Smith 23:47, Mike Holland 24:41. 50-54 – Paul Turner 26:18, Robert Clark 30:08, Adam Johnson 31:53.

55-59 – David Durbin 23:13, Sam Vann 25:59, Tom Hastings 32:18. 60-64 – Brian Lumbatis 24:29, James Porlier 39:51. 6569 – Jerry Hicks 29:51. 70-over – Winston Howell 30:21, W.R. Whittington 31:01.

Female, 5K: Overall – Ann Centner 19:28, Stephanie Hagler 21:48, Niki Aman 21:53.

Masters – Becky Jo Foster 25:04.

Grandmasters – Lurlesia Roberson 25:13.

Senior Grandmasters – Sandy Lumbatis 28:15.

10-14 – Caroline Ezzell 28:31, Camilla Veale 29:09, Naomi Foster 29:50. 15-19 – Isabella Fernandez 24:52, Jaycie Conner 26:34, Meg Lyons 28:29. 20-24 – Robyn Harrison 24:03, Katherine Lansdell 25:07, Molly Crawford 25:24. 25-29 – Heather Steinberger 23:12, Haley Williams 23:44, Heather Barton 24:11. 30-34 – Erika Pemberton 22:26, Libby Mills 26:46, Courtney Noon 27:10. 35-39 – Nancy Arnold 24:53, Amy Sanders 26:34, Kristi Holland 27:22. 40-44 – Jennifer Drake 27:54, Tracy Sanders 28:35, Jennifer Wharton 31:18. 45-49 – Dawn Cleveland 26:44, Deborah Pilcher 28:09, Pamela Poole 31:28. 50-54 – Carmen Adams 25:49, Tracy Hawkins 26:17, Jacqueline Glover 27:03. 55-59 – Terri Fayard 34:54, Patricia Byars 36:21, JoAnne McAllister 39:41. 60-64 – Shirley Hicks 32:21, Julie Jones 32:49, Steve Simmons 34:59. 65-69 – Shirley Leach 35:50, Sue Porlier 39:13, Laura Blumberg 43:28.

Male, 10K: Overall - Jason Teitloff 41:31, Jeff Bramblett 42:44, Ryan Deci 43:20.

Masters – Jeff Bramblett 42:44.

Grandmasters – Al Goudzwaard 45:33.

Senior Grandmasters – Tony Gilbert 48:37.

20-24 – Gregory Sue 46:04, Will Guyton 51:10. 25-29 – Jeremy Andrews 43:23, Thomas Newell 44:57, Aaron-Nickolaos Zervos 52:32. 30-34 – Chad Edwards 43:53, Klayton Barrows 48:23, Adam Rollins 57:30. 35-39 – Matt Pollard 46:24, David Forrester 49:54, Jason Johnson 52:11. 40-44 – Praful Patel 54:31, David Pitchford 55:44. 45-49 – Chad Tyson 52:39, Scott Henry 56:17, Chris Tullier 1:02:54. 50-54 Romy Requijo 47:02, David Butler 49:47, Bob Wiley 55:22. 55-59 - Robert Pflug 49:53, Vernon Hein 52:00, Omar Garrison 52:20. 60-64 – Ken McGinity 56:42, Bob Raichle 1:04:23. 65-69 – Bob Myer 59:11.

70-over – Carl Griffler 1:03:20.

Female, 10K: Overall – Dana Cody 41:48, Ashley McInnis 43:22, Abby Rogers 47:47.

Masters – Missy Sexton 48:10.

Grandmasters – Kathy Gannon 49:45.

Senior Grandmasters – Rosalie Oates 59:42.

20-24 – Julie Dillon 54:11, JoBeth Burgoon 55:31, Ashley Kelly 56:47. 25-29 – Katie Newton 49:04, Madhupreet Hans 52:01, Casey Yeomans 54:52. 30-34 – Courtney Helms 52:20, Amy Graves 54:29, Amy Chambers 54:54. 35-39 – Kimberly Floyd 41:48, Amanda Robinson 56:25, Holly Sawyer 58:21. 4044 – Virginia McInnes 48:55, Erika Capri 49:07, Loretta Shaprio 52:35. 45-49 – Debbi Henry 54:29, Lucinda McDuffie 1:08:51, Kristy Cox 1:10:21. 50-54 – Jilly Wofsey 52:24, Kim Chosie 53:32, Wilma Griggs 1:05:06. 55-59 – Mary Lise Parsons 51:22, Nancy Hein 57:46, Janet Simmons 1:14:27. 65-69 – Dolores Longoria 1:03:59.

Prodisee Pantry Turkey Trot 5K Daphne, AL – 10/24 Male, Overall – Kyle Thompson 17:30, Bill Hixson 18:23, Peyton Jones 18:27.

Masters – Steven Odom 19:24.

Grandmasters – Paul Bergman 20:23.

Senior Grandmasters – Richard Watley 27:11.

9-under – Andrew Berry 23:15, Gabriel Leonard 25:01, Austin Adams 25:16. 10-14 – Myles Cook 18:32, Ernest Ladd 18:33, Benjamin Lane 19:14. 15-19 – Joshua Johnson 20:45, Linsey Hrabovsky 21:36, Caroline Vegas 19:38. 20-24 – Parker Sanders 23:17, Andrew Conway 24:00, Joe Kahl 26:13. 25-29 – Vincent Jackson 22:26, Wes Williams 22:39, Daniel Leahy 22:42. 30-34 – Joe Swaggert 19:47, Judson Crump 21:22, Brandon Vandamme 21:24. 35-39 – Matt Bowman 20:08. Vince Beebe 20:59, Jeff Stokes 25:44. 40-44 – Chris Coleman 20:49, Mitch Robinson 21:18, Aaron Graeb 22:11. 45-49 – John Bell 24:40, Tony sands 24:43, Ed Hammole 25:54. 50-54 – Tracey Levins 20:33, Tony Dressler 22:06, Tracey Wall 25:45. 55-59 – Doug Glassburn 23:28, Henry Wolfe 26:13, Jami Pursell 30:19.

60-64 – Bill Dennis 32:01, Rickey Gunter 34:37, John Sinnott 38:58. 65-69 – Bert Allen 27:50, David Dietz 32:22, Buddy Brackin 47:26. 70-74 – Wyatt Walley 27:42, Bill Bowman 27:59.

75-over – Will Wright 30:52, Bill Gardner 34:54, Mark Leinweber 42:47.

Female, Overall – Hannah Frain 19:56, Abby Warner 20:03, Sarah Martin 20:31.

Masters – Kathy Peterson 22:48.

Grandmasters – Carol Caldwell 24:53.

Senior Grandmasters – Carol Cowan 29:18.

9-under – Emi Quintero 27:14, Presley Putnam 28:50, Caleb Amare 29:50. 10-14 – Ryley Grantham 21:34, Nicole Luther 21:34, Brooke Duplantier 21:40. 15-19 – Joshua Johnson 20:45, Linsey Hrabovsky 21:36, Caroline Vegas 22:38. 20-24 – Kyndel Tarziers 27:26, Kali Thompson 27:56, Mollie Dean 27:58.

25-29 – Sarah Williams 25:37, Lindsey Rhodes 27:44, Samantha Stewart 29:43. 30-34 – Rachel Cazalas 21:03, Rainer Bradley 23:20, Molly Miller 24:52. 35-39 – Laura Hons 23:09, Mindy Bobe 23:27, Shana Jones 25:17. 40-44 – Christin Rowe 24:25, Jamie Nguyen 27:16, Angela Foley 27:16. 45-49 – Rachel Robinson 27:13, Nicole Amare 29:13, Sharon Frain 29:17. 50-54 – Lee Milstead 26:24, Eloisa Tumulak 28:38, Zoey Urban 28:59. 55-59 – Susan Rhodes 27:55, Kerry Malsom 31:12, Bonnie Ketterman 39:37. 60-64 – Ann Nielsen 35:11, Beth Hall 36:07, Peggy Possien 40:04. 65-69 – Brenda Hutchison 36:00, Sara Dietz 37:22. 70-74 – Peggy Black 32:43, Julie Jaksen 36:30, Dorothy Dykes 59:36. –Will Wright

ARKANSAS Operation Christmas Child 10K/5K El Dorado, AR – 10/10 Male, 10K: Overall – Josh Smith 40:45.

30-39 – Charlie Louden 42:03, Brian Johnson 44:19. 40-49 – Chad Wilson 43:02, Tom Smith 53:39, Dean Williamson 55:31.

50-59 – Don Brotherton 51:00, Paul Easter 1:03:11, Glen Scott

Neelie Dobbins was the female winner of the Operation Christmas Child 10K

Mason Howard was the overall winner in the Operation Christmas Child 5K. 1:05:43. 60-over – George Roscoe 49:55, Robert Reynolds 52:58.

Female, 10K: Overall – Neelie Dobbins 43:53.

20-29 – Hayley-Jo Cox 1:06:56, Taylor Welchman 1:06:57, Caitlin McCloy 1:09:21. 30-39 – Leslie Collins 50:32, Carrie Jackson 53:35, Tiffany Wilson 1:05:46. 40-49 – Angela Stanford 1:07:11. 50-59 – Denise Pesek 50:23, Devona Garris 1:17:36.

Male, 5K: Overall – Mason Howard 22:02.

12-under – Anderson Colley 32:17, Landon Moore 44:11, Matthew Morgan 54:43. 13-19 – Jonathan Harbour 40:19. 2029 – Benjamin Harbour 22:35, Tyler Cheatham 40:38. 30-39 – Justin Langston 24:26, John Jackson 25:48, Shawn Dartez 47:12. 40-49 – Pete Atkinson 32:27, John Moore 44:29. 50-59 – Joe Funderburg 23:26, Danny Anderson 25:27, James Moseley 28:25. 60-over – Stepehn Ruddell 53:42.

Female, 5K: Overall – Jenny Louden 23:50.

12-under – Katelyn Owens 26:24, Mary Crawford 36:24, Bailey Morgan 53:56. 20-29 – Sarah Hubbard 29:22, Aimee Badalac 32:08, Candy Cates 32:44. 30-39 – Jamie Brown 29:39, Amy Hough 30:32, Kellie Young 33:11. 40-49 – Gina Zeigler 31:19, Kristy Owens 39:37, Yetta Eagleman 44:07. 50-59 – Sandra Dixon 28:23, Lisa Beaver 35:31, Kim Hall 36:24.

FLORIDA Blue Mountain Half Marathon/10K Blue Mt. Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, FL – 10/11 Male, half marathon: Overall – Matthew James 1:25:26, Drew Bruner 1:27:40, Stephen Hicks 1:31:43.

Masters – Eric Stookey 1:34:25.

Grandmasters – Edward Holland 1:39:07.

15-19 – Ben Evans 1:43:12, Isaac Maytum 1:53:15. 20-24 – Ridley Lancaster 1:40:30, Dalton Grissett 1:45:23, Keith Buell 1:52:56. 25-29 – Trent Hagan 1:32:24, Thomas Newell 1:38:04, Zane Brnhill 1:41:00. 30-34 – Joel Jason 1:35:56, Jeremy Pascual 1:47:19, Jeff Hieber 1:51:49. 35-39 – Philip Broyles 1:40:44, Jeremy Estrada 1:41:02, Jacob Barbier 1:41:44. 40-44 – Brian Johnson 1:37:41, Bailey Meeks 1:38:08, Craig Lodge 1:47:23. 45-49 – John Kelly 1:35:01, Patrick Brennan 1:49:47, Kurtis Grabner 1:51:16. 50-54 – Jim Holderby 1:43:58, Ernesto Gutierrez 1:48:19, Kirk Somers 1:55:09. 60-64 – Ken Beasley 1:53:10, James Pierret 1:55:05, David Butler 2:03:43.

Female, half marathon: Overall – Jennifer McGranahan 1:23:51, Sam Gardner 1:24:55, Amanda Manders 1:36:49.

Masters – Beth McCordy 1:39:20.

Grandmasters – Michelle Johnson 1:55:20.

Senior Grandmasters – 15-19 – Britne Holderby 1:43:18. 20-24 – Sarah Somers 1:55:09, Hadley Trautmann 1:56:52, Kaitlin Gilliam 1:59:34. 2529 – Anna Morelock 1:38:08, Lisa Martin 1:44:40, Mary Gray Demetz 1:49:55. 30-34 – Ashley Rolfe 1:47:57, Patricia Walsh 1:51:33, Alissa Betchick 1:58:29. 35-39 – Melanie Bradley 1:49:19, B Stros 1:53:26, Marla Lenox 1:54:31. 40-44 – Amy Stookey 1:44:40, Abigail Caputo 1:46:50, Kerry Haertel 1:48:25.

45-49 – Michelle Underwood 1:43:19, Andrea McGehee 1:45:25, Karen Hamby 1:58:13. 50-54 – Kim Betts 2:01:14, Melissa Yandel 2:07:33, Patty Seeling 2:13:08. 55-59 – Laurie Ninzatti 1:59:19, Carolyn Bell 2:10:46, Janet Simmons 2:37:27.

60-64 – Marie Hughes 2:04:13.

Male, 10K: Overall – Christopher Elszasz 39:03, Steve Johnson 43:15, John Steck 44:10.

Masters – Matt Hall 47:53.

Grandmasters – Michael Richardson 50:36.

14-under – John Richardson 50:34, William Cabaniss 56:45.

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Can vegetarian runners get enough protein?

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Do artificial sweeteners cause cancer?

These are just a few of the questions that runners often ask me in their quest to eat wisely and consume a quality sports diet. They feel so confused by the plethora of conflicting messages. To dispel some of this confusion, respected food and nutrition experts addressed some hot topics at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' (AND) 2015 Convention. (AND is the nation's largest group of registered dietitians and nutrition professionals; www.eatright.org). Here are some highlights that might be of interest to you.

Sugar and artificial sweeteners: Aye or Nay? It's no secret we have an innate preference for sweet foods, starting with all-natural breast milk. Kids, more than adults, enjoy sweetness. However, as we age, taste buds lose their ability to perceive sweetness. Perhaps you have noticed your parents adding extra sugar to their coffee to achieve a desired level of sweetness? These extra sugar-calories can become problematic for unfit folks who might have (pre-) diabetes.

Sugar sends a positive message to our brain and excites our reward system. (That helps explain why ceasing to eat sugar can feel like withdrawal). Artificial sweeteners (such as Equal, Sweet 'n Low, NutraSweet, etc.) do not create a big “reward” for the brain; hence they feel less “addictive.”

All living species - apart from cats -- are attracted to sweets.

(Yes, my dog loves blueberries!) Hungry runners, in particular, tend to enjoy sweet stuff, too. While little is wrong with the occasional dessert, some runners enjoy way too many sugarladen foods, including those sweetened with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). The question arises: Is HFCS health-erosive and to be avoided?

To date, research indicates that at normal intakes (research is often done with abnormally high intakes), HFCS should not be of concern. It is not inherently fattening, nor inflammatory.

Any inflammation associated with HFCS can be traced to obesity. Obesity triggers the inflammation found in heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes.

If you are a lover of soft drinks, sweet tea and other HFCS beverages, you might be left wondering if you should quit drinking the sugary stuff and opt for diet beverages instead?

Controversy surrounds the topic of artificial sweeteners: Do they increase sweet cravings? Contribute to fat gain? Cause cancer? According to Dr. Jim Hill of the University of Colorado and a principal researcher for the National Weight Control Registry (a study of more than 10,000 people who have lost more than 30 pounds and have kept it off for more than a year), the dieters who drank sugar-free soda reported it helped them manage their weight.

A review of all the research on diet soda and weight concludes: 1) Diet soda does not lead to weight gain in humans. Rather, the studies indicate diet soda is associated with either weight loss or weight maintenance (i.e., lack of weight gain).

2) Diet soda does not contribute to adverse health effects or inflammation. Even the American Cancer Society places no limitation on sugar substitutes. (Rather, they suggest a high sugar intake can promote obesity and that places people at a higher risk for cancer.)

3) To date, no scientific findings recommend against diet soda. (Science changes, as we know.)

Hence, if desired, artificial sweeteners can be one tool in a dieter's weight-management toolbox and part of a healthy eating plan that preaches balance and moderation with all foods.

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Antibiotics in foods.

In the 1940's, farmers started using antibiotics in cattle to promote quicker growth. That helped the farmers make more money, and no one thought anything about it. The farmers bought over-the-counter antibiotics and used them as desired.

Today, we are acutely aware this has contributed to excessive use of antibiotics.

Because 50% to 90% of antibiotics pass through the intestinal tract “alive,” they get into the environment via manure. Over time, this has contributed to increasing prevalence of bacteria that survive exposure to antibiotics and have become antibiotic-resistant. If antibiotic resistance keeps increasing, we could potentially resurrect the pre-antibiotic era, where bacterial diseases ravage our health. A scary thought...

Today, the government is starting to strictly regulate the use of antibiotics in farm animals, with full enforcement by 2017.

Only veterinarians can prescribe antibiotics, and they must be used only to take care of sick animals, and not used to foster growth. This approach has been used in the Netherlands to successfully reduce antibiotic use, but that has not reduced antibiotic resistance.

According to Dr. Mike Apley DVM and professor of clinical pharmacology at Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, very little, if any, antibiotics end up in meat itself due to withdrawal periods. Milk is also antibioticfree. Every truckload of milk is tested for certain antibiotics, and if they are detected, the farmer has to pay for the entire ruined batch. Hence, dairy farmers discard milk from sick cows that had been given antibiotics.

One way to alleviate concern about resistant bacteria is to cook food well, and carefully clean the meat preparation area.

You can also consume more plant-based proteins, which over time, can reduce the need for more cattle. And yes, even athletes can get plenty of protein from plant-based meals.

The bottom line: To add years to your life, and life to your years, consider taking Michael Pollan's advice: Eat real food. Not too much.

Mostly plants. You can balance in some sugary foods, as long as 85-90% of your calories are from nutrient-rich wholesome foods. While artificial sweeteners can save a few calories, the better bet, is to abate cravings for sweets by enjoying satiating, high quality meals earlier in the day that prevent afternoon and evening cravings for sweets. Breakfast bagel with peanut butter and a lunchtime bean burrito, anyone?

Sports nutritionist Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD has a private practice in the Boston-area (Newton; 617-795-1875), where she helps both fitness exercisers and competitive athletes create winning food plans. Her best-selling Sports Nutrition Guidebook, and food guides for marathoners, cyclists and soccer players, as well as teaching materials, are available at www.nancyclarkrd.com. For online and live workshops, visit NutritionSportsExerciseCEUs.com.

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Earlier I mentioned I was in the worst After running primarily the longer loop physical shape of my life. What I mean on Friday, we opted for the shorter loop by that is my body as a composite - all of on Saturday-it reduced the time between the moving parts from top to bottom rest breaks by 70%--and ran quite a few of have never been more discombobulated them with Dan, who would go on to win that they are right now. It would be easier the event with 157 miles. to list the body parts that don't hurt or For the most part, the day was a blur, ache than those that do: but I do remember Ron saying he was • What doesn't hurt: My nose. 'slapped in the face with exhaustion' at • What does hurt: Everything else. some point. Kelly however misinterpretAt least my foot coozie was still doing ed what he said and wondered where its thing (when all was said and done I ran someone found an egg sausage to slap a total of 85 miles with the coozie on my him with and before you knew it all of us foot - quick, someone call Guinness. were laughing so hard our stomachs hurt Kelly ran a personal best 120 miles, all of

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I mentioned writing my goals for the event prior to the start and I'll get to them right after I tell you about another goal I set in my delirium the previous day as I was laughing about Ron getting slapped in the face with an egg sausage: I wanted to run more than 140.6 miles. Why? Because that's the total distance of an Ironman (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bicycle ride, 26.2-mile run) and I thought it would be neat to design a T-shirt with this on the front: • You covered 140.6 miles and for 112 of them you were sitting on your butt?

How cute.

And this on the back: • I ran 151.9 miles at the Senoia Distance Festival. On foot.

(Sorry if I offended any triathletes. I just found it funny at the time. Still do, actually.)

I finished the weekend with (as I just mentioned) 151.9 miles, a total that achieved one of my goals: To run farther than I ever have before.

Another goal I achieved was to get ultras out of my system, once and for all.

After several years of trying, I believe I've finally been successful. I've had more than my fair share of ibuprofen, Vaseline, salt tablets and aid station fare for one lifetime.

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Another was to run myself literally to the point of exhaustion. I'll admit my mind got there first, but my body wasn't far behind. As I write this four days later I'm still in recovery mode (both mind and body), looking forward to when everything returns to being functional.

Finally, I wanted to go out with a bang as a race director. Based on the post-race comments of those in attendance I believe I was successful. The Senoia 60 was the perfect three-day running weekend, if I do say so myself. I wouldn't change a thing.

In all probability the Senoia 60 will be the last race I ever direct, the last ultra I ever run and will serve as the perfect denouement to my running career.

I'm 60 years old.

It was the 60th race I've directed.

60 hours is the ideal window of time to test one's limits. At least for me it was.

I'm exhausted.

Scott Ludwig is president and founder of Darkside Running Club (.com). He lives in the Atlanta area and is the author of eight books - six about running - and is working on others. His most recent book is Running Ultras to the Edge of Exhaustion. He can be reached at darksiderunning@comcast.net. He also has a blog at ScottLudwigRunsandWrites.blogspot.com where his books are available - or at any major online book store.

Left to right: Kelly Murzynsky, Scott Ludwig, Valerie Howard

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In speaking to runners of all age and ability across the country, the most common “mistake” in this coach's opinion is a lack of variance in the pace of training. Most runners tend to execute the majority of their runs at a similar pace start to finish throughout the year. This “sameness” of tempo virtually always yields performance plateaus (not to mention overall mental staleness) more quickly than a program replete with changing rhythms. Additionally, mixing in a variety of paces throughout the week improves both biomechanical efficiency and power. So as you approach your 2016 winter training, do so by injecting a few of these tried and true gear changing sessions sure to elevate your fitness and keep your winter training engaged.

Gear Changer #1 “On Off” Tempo Miles Tempo Runs are a bread and butter workout for many distance runners around the country. These moderately hard (generally 15-20 sec per mile slower than 10k race fitness) sustained runs enable racers to maintain pace in the latter stages of races and enter the final 1/3 of races 1-2% less anaerobic and ready to finish well. Varying the tempo within these tempo runs gives runners an additional rare skill: being able to respond to mid race gear changes.

The “Gear Changing 5 Mile Tempo Execution After a proper warm up open with your first mile a touch faster than your normal steady tempo run (roughly 10 sec per mile slower than your current 10k race fitness), mile 2 should be 20-25 sec per mile slower than the opening mile (or 30-35 sec per mile slower than 10k fitness), mile 3 is a repeat of mile 1, and mile 4 mirrors mile 2, the final mile (5) is again at the quicker tempo of miles 1 & 3. For an athlete in shape to run a 10k at roughly 7:00 per mile, the tempo run would look like this….

Mile #1 - 7:10/12 Mile #2 - 7:35 / 40 Mile #3 - 7:10/12 Mile #4 - 7:35/40 Mile #5 - 7:10/12 5 Mile Tempo Time - 36:40 - 36:56 Gear Changer #2 Ins and Outs (aka Straights and Turns) Track Intervals Once a bastion for only the ultra competitive, track intervals are rapidly becoming a staple for runners of all levels looking to work on the quickest of all surfaces. As with tempo runs most runners execute track intervals, long and short, at the same rhythm from gun to tape.

Ins and Outs Execution Begin your track intervals on the curve slightly slower than your targeted tempo (for example if you are targeting 400m repeats at 7:00 pace run the opening curve at 7:05/10 pace).

As you enter the straightaway accelerate slightly for a pace a hair quicker than your targeted interval tempo on the straight.

Then back off and revert to the slightly slower rhythm on the curve again. Continue this subtle 5% tempo gear change back and forth on the straights and curves throughout your interval.

The other added benefit of this “straights and curves” execution is a slightly reduced torque on the IT band and lateral stabilizers by running more slowly on the curves.

Gear Changer #3 “Squires” Long Run Surges Bill Squires is regarded by many as the greatest marathon coach in U.S. History. Coach to Boston and NYC Marathon Winner Bill Rodgers, 2:08 man Dick Beardsley, and more than 3 dozen sub 2:18 marathoners, Squires - now in his 80s - had a significant impact on our sport. Squires often had his runners toss in surges within their longer runs, particularly over the final half. These gear changes gave his runners unique tools to finish well (rather than simply survive) when racing longer distances and allowed runners to stave off bad patches more readily.

“Squires” Surges Execution Over the latter half of your longest run of the week, toss in a moderate 45 second to 1:00 surge every 6-7 minutes. For example if you have a 70-90 minute run every 1-2 weeks, toss in the surges over the final 35-45 minutes of this run. These surges are controlled in their nature, perhaps only 15-20 sec per mile faster than you were running preceding the surge, and runners should be able to easily return to the pre-surge rhythm immediately upon its' conclusion. If you find yourself having to slow considerably after your surges, back off on the next surge. Remember, these changes of rhythm should only be Gear Changer #4 - The “Play” Fartlek A Swedish word meaning “speed play,” fartleks are some of the most enjoyable types of gear changing sessions. While fartleks have become very regimented in recent decades (with set duration and set recovery), the original fartleks - made famous by the late Swedish National Coach Gosta Holmer were anything but regimented. He called them “play.”

Play Fartlek Execution Play fartleks are joyful and make unique workouts. In the midst of one of your normal weekly runs, after a minimum of 10-15 minutes of easy running, start throwing in some surges, of varying length and intensity, with no set recovery. Here at ZAP Fitness we often tell our athletes to go on a run we call a “surprise fartlek” with a partner and each can do 3-4 separate pick-ups with the partner following the other's lead. After one athlete finishes leading, it is entirely up to the partner than to decide when to begin the next surge and how long it will be (thereby applying the “surprise”). The only other instruction we typically give is to make sure the fartlek piece are a minimum of roughly 100 meters in length and no more than 800m.

This year, as you begin your drive toward 2016 competitions, implement training which involves a variety of gears, particularly within your harder and longer runs. Be it fartlek or tempo, intervals or Squires' long run surges, varying your tempos in training will yield a fruitful spring and summer of racing. Train aggressively and intelligently.

ZAP Fitness is a Reebok Sponsored non-profit facility which supports post collegiate distance runners in Blowing Rock, NC. ZAP puts on adult running camps during the summer and is available for retreats all year. The facility has a state of the art weight room, exercise science lab for testing and a 24 bed lodge. Coaches at the facility include 2-time Olympic Trials Qualifier Zika Rea, 2007 USATF National XC Champion Ryan Warrenburg as well as head coach Pete Rea. For more information go to www.zapfitness.com or call 828-295-6198. You can reach Ryan at zapfitness@gmail.com.

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Down the Road Saying Goodbye To An Old Running Buddy It's almost a new year so why talk about saying goodbye? Maybe the start of a new year is one of the best times to talk about how things change with the passage of time. So here goes.

Longtime readers of this article might remember back in February 2007 an article called 'A New Running Buddy'. If you don't you can just pick up your old copy of Running Journal for that month and year and look on page 15. If any of you newer readers (or anyone else for that matter) want to see the old article, just drop me an e-mail and I'll send you a PDF copy.

Hard to believe it was almost nine years ago, in fact the article was written in December of 2006 when I was recovering from a botched anesthesia administered during surgery and from Jury duty. So I was down in the dumps when Buddy, well, let me quote from the old article: “Buddy is a Yellow Lab. He lives just a little more than half a mile from my house in a big yard with one of those invisible

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electric fences. He's probably 4 or 5 years old.” Buddy demanded attention and wanted Kathy and me to play with him every day when we walked (or in my case tried to run) past him. It perked all three of us up. (We got the owner's permission to go in their yard and play with him.)

This went on for years. Buddy is a hunting dog and a few years ago they brought in a new dog named Queenie to replace him. She also is an enthusiastic player, but doesn't call for us like Buddy does when we go by their house.

Now that Buddy has gotten older we

noticed that he doesn't get taken on the hunting trips and the electric fence has been moved back so he can't come all the way up to the front yard. Of course neither Kathy nor I can run anymore either due to disease and injury, but we would still pet him on the rare occasions when we saw him.

About six months ago Kathy and I noticed that we had not seen Buddy in a long time. We talked about him and said that he was old and might be gone by now.

We had not seen him at all since then so we were pretty sure he wasn't around anymore. Then the other day it happened.

We were walking by Buddy's house and heard a loud bark from the rear. It sounded like Buddy, and sure enough it was him. He was near the back of the back yard and he slowly headed up the driveway, I could tell it was a painful effort - a long uphill walk for him. I walked down to greet him. He began almost moaning and rubbing up against me.

Buddy smelled like a dog, a very strong

'wow he needs a bath smell', but I didn't let that keep me from petting him as he nuzzled me. He rubbed all over my jeans.

Kathy waited at the top of the driveway as her Multiple Sclerosis makes it difficult to go up and down hills and it is a long driveway. Buddy rubbed against me and licked my hand and nuzzled me for a long time.

Finally I told him we had to go. I said “Goodbye, Buddy.” He seemed to understand. As I walked away up the driveway Kathy said 'Look”. I turned and looked and Buddy was slowly, methodically making his way down the driveway without looking back. He had said his goodbye to us, and I almost chocked up, and Kathy admitted she did as well. Friendship between people and dogs is real and powerful. It was hard to say goodbye, but I'm glad we got the chance to do so.

So in the New Year value your friendships, be it with pets or with other people.

Nothing lasts forever so we should all make the best of the time we have on this earth.

Cedric Jaggers was elected to the South Carolina Road Runners Hall of Fame in 1992.

He is the author of Charleston’s Cooper River Bridge Run. He lives and runs in Rock Hill, SC. He may be reached via e-mail at JaggersRun@comporium.net

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Learning from the Young Guns Overcoming Performance Plateaus If you've been a distance runner long enough you know that improvement rarely follows a linear trajectory. You've likely learned this lesson the hard way: through injury, mental or physical burnout, or a myriad of other things that can derail the improvement train. Despite the near inevitability of having a setback or reaching a performance plateau at some point those times are still difficult to deal with and overcome. But worry not, while the speed bumps along the way come in many forms, so too, do the solutions.

Our head coach Pete Rea often says it's not how you deal with the good times that make you a great athlete; it's how you deal with difficult times. If you're in the sport for the length of time it takes to see your best running then you'll have some setbacks or plateaus along the way.

For reassurance, look no further than two of the best marathoners in US history. This fall at the Chicago Marathon Deena Kastor broke the US Master's Record with a blistering 2:27 and put herself in the discussion as one of the favorites for the Olympic Team next year. It was the first time she had run under 2:30 in six years, and the fastest time she had run since setting the still-standing American record of 2:19 in 2006. Her compatriot on the men's side, Meb Keflezighi, also broke the US Master's Record this fall with his 2:13 at New York and is certainly one of the favorites to make the 2016 Olympic Team.

In 2008, Meb, the 2004 silver medalist in the marathon, suffered a fractured hip that kept him off the Olympic Team. At age 33, many wrote him off, but the next year Meb became the first American to win the New York City Marathon since 1982. He followed that up with a 4th place finish at the 2012 Olympic Games and then his historic win at the 2014 Boston Marathon.

While none of us will ever be Meb or Deena, it is powerful to know that some of the best runners in history have some of the same ups and downs as the rest of us.

Some of the most common causes of performance plateaus are self-inflicted, which means we also have the power to change them. The example I see the most is of athletes running themselves into the ground trying to get better. It's a common notion that if you aren't getting the results you want then you simply must work harder. This is true for many things in life, but it's not always the case with running. I've seen numerous runners take a rest break a hard training cycle, sometimes without seeing the improvement they wanted, and that break be the source of a breakthrough. Those runners come back from a break with fresh legs and renewed vigor that takes their performance to the next level.

Taking rest can sometimes be just the change of stimulus the body is looking for. We all know that doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is the definition of insanity. In this case, distance running is no different. Many people get stuck in the same routine every day of running the same run at the same pace and expecting different results. The best thing you can do when you hit a performance plateau is to add variety to your routine, or change the stimulus. For many, that can

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simply mean making sure that you are running your easy days easy so you are recovering between harder workout days. For others it may mean adding a mile here and there to increase their overall training volume. For many athletes I've worked with adding a few miles to their weekly volume has been the most effective way of changing their training stimulus to see improvement.

There are many ways to add variety to your training routine and break through to the next level of performance. Adding volume and taking adequate rest are just two examples. Varying the distance you run on a day-today basis by adding a medium long run to the middle of the week is a good way to add volume and additional aerobic development. Varying the terrain that you run on day-to-day is another great change in stimulus. There are many others, but choose 1 or 2 and do them consistently for a training cycle to take advantage of the benefits.

Struggling with overcoming a performance plateau feels like getting stuck in a rut. Those ruts can affect not just our performance, but also our entire attitude toward running. If you are searching for that 5k PR by racing every 5k in town or are going from racing one marathon right after another you likely would benefit by changing gears. Try switching up your race focus for a few months.

If you're always focusing on short distances, pick a longer distance race to work on your strength. If you race long races, pick a shorter distance to work on your speed. This is a great way to work your way out of a rut, both physically and mentally. Changing the racing stimulus keeps your body from getting stale and it can give you a mental break to try something new and exciting.

All runners go through ups and downs, even the very best, but we all have the opportunity to make some simple changes to take our performance to the next level.

ZAP Fitness is a Reebok Sponsored non-profit facility which supports post collegiate distance runners in Blowing Rock, NC. ZAP puts on adult running camps during the summer and is available for retreats all year.

The facility has a state of the art weight room, exercise science lab for testing and a 24 bed lodge. Coaches at the facility include 2-time Olympic Trials Qualifier Zika Rea, 2007 USATF National XC Champion Ryan Warrenburg as well as head coach Pete Rea. For more information go to www.zapfitness.com or call 828-295-6198. You can reach Ryan at zapfitness@gmail.com.

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Running Through the Age Groups Slow is Smooth - and Smooth is Fast!

This column departs from my usual because, frankly, this is about an unusual - no, virtually impossible! -- feat which was accomplished with absolute aplomb by my incredible and talented running coach, Kristen Smith Jeno, and her good friend, super-runner Jennifer (“Jenny”) Perrottet.

In achieving the impossible, they placed seventh in the WORLD at an event known as the Ötillö World Swim-Run Championship.

WOW! I'm sure many of you may have heard of an event called “swim-run” or “aquathlon”, but only a select few could ever even think about taking on the challenge of Ötillö which traverses a gorgeous yet rugged 26-island Swedish archipelago amid the harsh northern Mediterranean Sea. The brainchild of adventuresome friends who concocted the challenge over drinks ten years ago, Ötillö is ranked by CNN as one of the world's toughest endurance races. The event boasts the “mother of all endurance courses,” comprising 75 kilometers of which

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10 are open water swimming and 65 are trail running.

And this is not just some peaceful, balmy lake and groomed dual-track trail; due to the nature of the archipelago, athletes are required to negotiate numerous swims and runs, traversing extreme seas and impossibly technical trails. They must also complete 55 transitions from land the water and water to land, over seemingly impossible-to-scale

Our quaint guest cabin on Grinda Island

Kristen (left) and Jenny (right) preparing to take on the Ötillö course!

Our coveted Ötillö race bibs! Being that this was the tenth anniversary race, they were extra-special.

slick, rocky escarpments! Couple the sheer difficulty of the course with frigid water temperatures and harsh, windy conditions, and you have the makings of a truly world-class challenge!

In order to get into the race, athletes must meet tough qualifying standards and even then, entry is by invitation only. The format is a two-person team, but it is not a relay. Team members must remain together and can never be more than 30 feet apart from each other.

Most teams, including Kristen and Jenny, utilize physical tethers known as “paracords” to prevent them from running afoul of the rule.

Teams must decide who will “lead” or “pull” through each portion of the race, and this requires a good knowledge of each person's respective strengths and weaknesses. As they progress through various phases of the race, teams must meet strict cut-off times lest they be pulled from the course and not allowed to finish. The race thus tests not only sheer physical ability, but also requires a level of mental toughness, strategic planning, and pure heart that can only be tested in such a team format.

Before proceeding with their account of their amazing experience, here's a little background on Kristen and Jenny. I simply can't say enough great things about Kristen. She is an amazing athlete; not only is she a terrific runner, she's also a world-class Masters swimmer. She's a well-rounded and upbeat coach who always puts you in a better mood after having been at practice. It's such a refreshing departure from “ancient times” when I ran for high school and college, and so often the coaching methods that were popular at the time left runners feeling so guilty for not having reached contrived expectations in a particular workout that they became demoralized and often injured themselves trying to “make up” to their coaches. Not so with Kristen and the other coaches at Without Limits.

There is never a negative moment at any practice, and this is how she lives her life!

She has kept me healthy and, as a result, my running is much more consistent than it was even during my high school and college years and, most importantly, I've been enjoying my running more than ever. This seems to be the case with all the athletes with whom she works.

While I do not know Jenny that well yet, what I do know seriously impresses me.

Having begun her running career as a collegiate walk-on, she skyrocketed from being the slowest runner on the team to being a record-holder by her senior year. She joined the United States Marine Corps, was a member of the All-Marine Running Team from 2002 to 2011, and was a member of the USA Military World Marathon Championship

Team in 2009!

She has suffered numerous injuries, including over 36 stress fractures, a partially torn Achilles tendon, a torn soleus muscle, a fractured back, a fractured leg, a broken foot, a collapsed joint, a torn hip flexor, a torn plantar and a broken heel! Yet after all that, she just had her most successful racing year to date. She has run 17:20 for 5K and 1:18:28 for the half-marathon. These are blisteringly fast times! She credits Kristen and the Without Limits program for keeping her healthy in recent years. Oh, and did I mention that she is also a world-class Masters swimmer?!

Needless to say, these athletes have what it takes to conquer any challenge life could throw at them. Following is an adaptation of an actual blog composed by them. They have graciously permitted me to tell their story, and when I read their blog, I knew I couldn't say it better! So, without further ado, here it goes: They arrive …

“We arrived in Stockholm, Sweden, six days before Ötillö. This gave us plenty of time to sightsee, get used to the climate, and even learn a few Swedish words! The one other U.S. women's team arrived around the same time and found lodging near some trails and an inlet -- an ideal spot to perform final training and shakeouts. They graciously hosted us so we could develop a feel for the terrain we would encounter during the race. This also afforded us the opportunity to test our race gear and make tweaks and additions; we had a blast!

“After three nights in Stockholm, we ventured out to the Stockholm Archipelago in the sea. This is where the race was being held. We discovered Grinda Island, located about halfway to the race's starting point in Sandhamn. Complete with guest cabins, it was perfect for our final pre-race preparations. It was also where we learned just how truly cold the water was! The day before the race was cold and rainy, only reminding us of just how brutal Scandinavian weather conditions can be. We were beginning to question our sanity at this point. After an athlete meeting and pre-race dinner, we headed to bed; our 4:00 a.m. wake-up time was going to arrive in no time!

“In what seemed like only minutes later, we were up, gathering gear, eating, dressing, and repeating to each other for the thousandth time, “I can't believe this is actually happening!” Jenny, who had fallen ill shortly after completing the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Austria the week before Ötillö was feeling worse. She felt and looked awful; we silently both worried but we knew this was our chance to race the storied Ötillö and nothing was going to stop us! We stuck to our race plan.

“When we arrived at the start, the rain had subsided but the wind had intensified to the point that things were getting really rough! It was finally dawning on us though that this was actually happening. We were in awe of the other competitors; we could tell that these

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Running Journal • December, 2015 swims and runs with maximum distances of 100 meters. In this section, we caught several teams on the swims but we lost time on the technical trails and rocks. The infamous “Pig Swim” loomed. It was a bear at 1,400 meters in length, complete with 4-foot swells and white caps. The winds blew so fiercely from the right side that Kristen was forced to swim hard right in order for us to maintain a straight line and “land” in the appropriate spot on the target island. The current was also a factor; it was extremely strong which rendered accurate sighting even more crucial.

“We nailed it! This swim-leg was particularly brutal -- probably the toughest swimming either of us had ever encountered. There was no rest for the weary. We became colder and colder as the wind beat us down, and we were no doubt close to hypothermic. We were extremely relieved when that swim came to an end! As we clamored out of the water, an event staffer remarked, “Well done ladies, well done!” Another staffer presented us with two well-deserved Twix bars which we promptly shoved into our mouths. We hugged each other and nearly cried because we had survived that swim! For the next ten minutes we shivered and joked about not being able to feel our feet, even though that wasn't really funny.

“After the Pig Swim, we encountered several shorter swims, along with short runs which were just long enough for us to warm up slightly. At the conclusion of the third section, we were a comfortable 90 minutes ahead of the cut-off time.

“Prior to the race, Kristen had jotted all of the swim-run distances on her paddles so that we could keep track of our position on the course and have some idea of what challenge lay ahead. We knew that another long swim loomed and this made us nervous, since we had yet to thaw from the Pig Swim. We took solace in knowing that upcoming swim, 970 meters in length, was our final long swim, and that the 20 kilometer run following that swim would surely help us get warm!

“After managing that swim, with Jenny pulling, we crushed the 20K run! Feeling strong and smooth on the gravel and asphalt roads, we passed several teams. It actually felt pretty weird to run on asphalt after negotiating rocks, roots, and soft dirt for most of the race. We thawed to the point that we actually got hot! It felt great to not be cold. We made the final cut-off checkpoint with a 45minute cushion. At this point, we knew we

world-class athletes were a different breed of tough!

“We placed our belongings on a boat which would carry them to the finish on Utö Island.

We found the other U.S. women's team and wished them luck. Then, BANG! We were off at 6:00 a.m. Both the air and water temperature were around 55 degrees, a far cry from balmy Wilmington, N.C.! We first ran 1,200 meters through town, reaching a gentle, wide path leading to the water's edge. This is where we encountered our first and longest swim, which spanned 1,750 meters of rough seas between the first two islands.

“Kristen took the lead and pulled on the swim portions. Being an excellent spotter, she could sight the quickest path through the water and keep us on track. The race organizers had placed a strobe light on the target island; this provided crucial guidance in the predawn light. It was windy, but not terrible yet, and the water didn't seem too cold, but we were relieved to reach dry land and begin running again.

“The next two swims were shorter and actually provided a refreshing break from the intense terrain we were negotiating on the runs. These early “run” portions were extremely technical and more like rock climbing or bouldering than running. We also encountered several thigh-high mud pits, thick brush and treacherous roots. Kristen, being a bit more sure-footed than Jenny on trails, led these technical run segments.

Jenny took two hard falls on the rocks early in the race, scaring Kristen as she smashed both her hand and her tailbone. Thankfully, the klutziness left Jenny's system and she forged ahead, pulling Kristen through the final 5.4 mile run portion of the first section of the race. The race was divided into five sections, each approximately 15 kilometers in length.

The first section was daunting and took us over two hours to complete!

“The transition between the first and second sections involved a 5.4 mile run through which Jenny pulled Kristen. Jenny pulled on the longer run sections, most of which took place on wide paths or gravel roads. Since the grueling initial section had taken over two hours, we were thankful that we had brought nutrition to supplement what was available at aid stations. The race had specific cut-off times for each 15-kilometer section of the race, and a failure to meet these cut-off times was grounds for removal and disqualification from the race.

“We had made the first cut-off time by about 45 minutes, but the effort left us depleted; not eating was simply not an option. We literally shoved calories and fluid into our bodies every 45 minutes. The running portions of the second section consisted primarily of technical trails and one swim portion of 1,000 meters which, thankfully, was not too rough. The transition between the second and third sections involved another non-technical 5.5 mile run where we made up some time.

We were one hour and 15 minutes ahead of the cut-off at the transition.

No friendly beaches here…most transitions involved “The third section comprised several short scaling steep, slick rock faces!

were going to finish, as long as we stuck to our motto: “Slow is smooth and smooth is fast!”

We had about four miles of short technical runs and swims remaining after that final checkpoint. We were so ready to stop moving! Our feet hurt, our legs were exhausted, scraped and bruised; our wetsuits were torn, and we were just plain tired of being wet!

When we finally arrived at the final leg of the race, a 3,000 meter run, we were both hurting, but Jenny wasn't going to let Kristen walk.

We were going to finish with everything we had left.

“Then we spotted the finish line atop a winding driveway and, wow, what a glorious sight. We crossed in 12 hours and 53 minutes, good enough to place seventh among the women.

“We started this race together and we finished this race together. There were several points at which we wanted to cry. There were several points at which we questioned what we were doing and we questioned our sanity.

There were several points at which we looked around and smiled at the beauty around us.

This was the experience of a lifetime, and what an honor it was to participate! This event was a true testament to the adage, “The strength of the team is each individual member; the strength of each member is the team.”

“We would like to thank the following supporters, without whom this experience would not have been possible: Prone2Paddle; the Kehaya's - SpeedFaces; Greg and Maleia Tumolo; Distressed Mullet; CA SwimRun; Cecelia Marrese; Alex Llinas; Jenn McCall; Henry Singletary; Without Limits; Leanne Vella; Carrie and Bill Collier; Kathy and Jim

Ominous skies on race morning!

The happy finishers!

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Pawlowski; Lindsey Lynskey; Mark Laboccetta; Keith Helton; Troy Fuller; Patty Pyritz; Gary Cook; Jennie Stone; MJ Barbaretta; and Jerry Clark.”

Concluding thoughts: After reading this amazing account, I hope you are as awed and inspired as I am. These athletes, through their account of this experience, have taught me that if you focus on achieving a goal, there simply are no limits.

This account has taught me to believe in my ability and the abilities of those with whom I have the pleasure to run. While Ötillö might not be in my future, I am seriously considering an ultramarathon, a feat I would never attempt but for the privilege of relating the experience of these extraordinary athletes!

After reading this, I hope you, too, find yourself dreaming of something new. Perhaps a triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon, marathon or ultra, or maybe even the Ötillö itself! Your personal challenge doesn't have to be earthshattering, although it could be; the important take-away is to never limit yourself and don't be afraid to set lofty goals! I truly hope you enjoyed this read, and if you'd like to find out more about the Ötillö race, see their website at www.otilloswimrun.se. Until next time, Happy Running!

Mary Margaret can be reached at mmmceachern@bellsouth.net

Jenny (left) and Kristen (right), are all smiles at the starting line!

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Susan G. Komen To Have 5K At Wrightsville Beach Marathon Wilmington, NC -- Registration is open for the 2016 Susan G. Komen Wilmington Race for the Cure®, presented locally by Belk and Wilmington Health. The Race will take place on Saturday, March 19 as the featured 5K of the Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon.

Belk, of the Komen Wilmington Race for the Cure® as we join forces with the Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon," said Alysa Bostick, Director of Physician Relations and Marketing, Wilmington Health.

"We are thrilled to collaborate with the Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon in an effort to grow our Race and fulfill our promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever," said Pam Kohl, Executive Director, Komen NCTC. "The Race presents us with an opportunity to honor women and families affected by breast cancer, while impacting our local communities by raising funds to support education, screening and treatment programs.

Seventy-five percent of the net funds raised stay in our local communities. The remaining 25 percent supports national cutting edge research.

Last year, Komen NCTC distributed $545,000 to 12 organizations in the region to provide a continuum of breast health services. In the coastal region, Novant Brunswick Medical Center Foundation received $46,150 for its Breast Screening and Diagnostics Program for Uninsured and "We're very excited to welcome the Susan G. Komen Underinsured Women in Brunswick County.

Wilmington Race for the Cure to the Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon weekend," said Steve Brechbiel, Senior Komen NCTC also contributed $136,000 to Susan G. Director of Community Relations, Quintiles. "And we're Komen's National Research Program. This year, researchers equally proud to join the Wilmington community in support- at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at ing such a great cause that is closely related to the work our Chapel Hill will receive $3.8 million from Susan G. Komen. employees do every day."

For more information or to register for the Komen "We are excited for this collaboration of two fantastic events. Wilmington Race for the Cure®, presented locally by Belk The energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism from both and Wilmington Health in collaboration with the Quintiles sides is really going to make for a phenomenal weekend Wrightsville Beach Marathon, please visit komennctc.orgor nobody will want to miss," said Tom Clifford, Race Director, WrightsvilleBeachMarathon.com Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon. "We feel this is going to give many people several outlets to raise money for About Susan G. Komen® North Carolina Triangle to Coast Susan G. Komen is the world's largest breast cancer organKomen NCTC and for the Landfall Foundation." ization, funding more breast cancer research than any other The Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon is the largest run- nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the ning event in Wilmington bringing more than 4,000 runners disease. Komen was founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who and their families to the coast while providing a boost to the promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end local economy. "Running is an amazing sport and relates to the disease that claimed Suzy's life. Komen NCTC is worklife in so many ways, being able to host an event weekend ing to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the like this gives thousands of people an opportunity to run for local community. Through events like the Komen Triangle themselves, and run for someone or something," said Race for the Cure®, the Komen Wilmington Race for the Cure® and the Finding Solutions Through Science, Scholars Clifford. and Survivors Luncheon, Komen NCTC has invested $14 The Komen Wilmington Race for the Cure®, presented local- million in community breast health programs in 29 counties ly by Belk and Wilmington Health, will take place at the in central and eastern North Carolina and has helped conMayfaire Town Center Event Field and features a competitive tribute to the more than $800 million invested globally in 5K run and recreational 5K run/walk "The Race culminates research. For more information, call 919-493-2873 or viswith the breast cancer Survivor Celebration honoring those itkomennctc.org.Connect with us on social media atkomenwho have battled this disease and remembering those who nctc.org/get-involved/social-media. we've lost to cancer," said Kohl.

About Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon: "We are very excited about bringing both of these races The Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon is the largest together in partnership with Quintiles," said Tre Stallings, running event in Wilmington, North Carolina and Manager, Belk, Independence Mall. "We feel this will generates millions of dollars for the local economy strengthen both events and naturally help us take the and has raised over $200,000 since its inception in 2010 for local charities and volunteer groups including the main Wilmington Race for the Cure to the next level." benefactor, the Landfall Foundation. For more "We are proud to be a local presenting sponsor, along with information,visitWrightsvilleBeachMarathon.com.

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Two Southern Marathons Among Top 7 Travel List Two southern marathons have made a CNN.com list of “7 U.S. marathons worth the trip.”

— The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer at Jacksonville, FL, “launched by local news anchor and threetime breast cancer survivor Donna Deegan,” the event is described as “the Florida coast’s most inspiring marathon.”

The “26.2 with Donna” event began in 2008 and has raised millions of dollars through The Donna Foundation for breast cancer research. The race will be held Feb. 14.

— St. Jude Rock ’n’ Roll Nashville Marathon, April 30, at Nashville, TN, is a major fund-raiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. Run in downtown Nashville and neighborhoods, musicians play on the streets in the country music capitol.

Country music and an estimated 30,000 runners make this a quality, fun event.

Details on all seven races: http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/12/tra vel/best-usamarathons/index.html

Roads Scholars Run Long Races Griffith Graves, a 2015-16 RRCA Roads Scholar, was the top American finisher at the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, finishing eighth overall with a time of 2:20.51. Graves, who trains with ZAP Fitness in Blowing Rock, NC will compete at the U.S Olympic Marathon Trials in Los Angeles in February 2016.

Graves’ showing was particularly impressive considering the fast field. Dominic Ondoro of Kenya won the marathon in 2 hours, 11 minutes and 16 seconds. That was the fastest time since 1990, and a little more than a minute off the thirty year old course record.

RRCA Roads Scholars also completed notable performances at the Medtronic TC 10 Mile, also held on Sunday.

Alexi Pappas (‘13) finished third in 53:10. Pappas’s time actually bested Kara Goucher’s course record of 53:16 that stood heading into the race. However, Neely Spence Gracey, who finished second in 53:03 and Molly Huddle, who finished first with a new course record of 51:44 also broke the mark.

For the men, Tyler Pennel (‘13) finished second in 46:48 when he was out sprinted to the finish by Sam Chelanga, who won the race in 46:47. Three-time Olympian Dathan Ritzenheim finished third.

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Ultra Running Lots Of Information Out There, But Is It Helping Us Become Better Runners?

There are training discussions on every form of social media that involve running. I have recently been told about online running groups that I never knew existed. (I'm not sure why some do.) People share information, training plans, races and race results.

It would seem that with all of this shared knowledge there would be a vast improvement in performances. Not only at the top, but also among the masses, perhaps especially among the masses. Unfortunately that has not happened. It seems that everyone is an expert and each expert feels that many/most others are wrong. So the shared advice often become debates, and little is accomplished. (One group recently debated what pace must be run per mile to constitute a run.)

Among these many groups are those concerned with ultra-running. They appear to have no more shared knowledge for the benefit of the sport than those groups concerned with running shorter distances.

Recently someone on an ultra forum said that long runs were a waste of time. He said that experienced ultra-runners did not have

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to build endurance since we already have it.

Another group debated the need for, benefits to, and applications of speed training for 100 mile runs (races). No consensus was reached. We wonder why performances do not improve.

The most overused and harmful cliché out there is “We are all an experiment of one.”

Fact is, we are not an experiment of one.

There is an amazingly thin line of difference in physiological and caloric needs in order to run long distances. Those who choose to ignore the common aspects of training, particularly in order to find “a better way” usually find no way at all.

Physiologically we all propel ourselves along the surface of the earth. In the grand scheme of things the difference in speed at any distance is slight, within seven to eight miles per hour at any ultra distance. Most fall within a two to three miles per hour range. Training for sustaining our individual top speeds as long as possible is remarkably similar.

We can train for cardiovascular endurance, precipitated mainly by long runs, or increased speed which is gained from training at faster speeds. These usually are not done simultaneously. Careful consideration to training aspects can improve both areas.

We all need calories, whether from stored fats (inefficient) or fuel consumed and processed while we run. The brain needs sugar. Even while utilizing stored fats as fuel, the brain needs sugar, will bonk without it, and take it first from any sugar added to the body while running.

I will answer the question on speedwork for training in ultras because I know a workout that has proven effective. All may not

like it or agree with it, but that is true for many things in life. To do speedwork for a 100 mile effort there is a great workout. The runner should try a weekend with four or five 10 mile runs somewhat faster than your goal pace for the 100. These runs should be within the time frame for the 100 miles (thus 4 or 5).

So, take a desired 20 hour 100 mile, which is 12 minute miles. You would want to run four 10 milers, at about 10 min mile pace in 20 hours, which take 1:40 each to complete. So, you will be running 6 hours 40 minutes of the 20, or completing a 10 miler every 5 hours. This might look like this. 6:00 am run 1:40 (to 7:40) rest until 11, run another 1:40 10 miler (to 12:40).... you can do the math from there.

Thirty hour 100 milers might want to add in a 5th 10 miler, perhaps after a short break during the night. This will mimic the way many runners, who require a break, which often places them near cutoffs. Remember though, unless you plan to sleep during the event you do not get to sleep during the training run/days.

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Inspired Daily Pick up your feet Last year I ran the Paris Mountain 16K for the first time ever on November 1, 2014 in the snow. This year I scheduled my return trip to South Carolina as soon as my cross country season wrapped up at Manatee High School, where I have coached since 2003. As luck would have it, the first available weekend for my trip included November 7, 2015; the date of the Paris Mountain 16K. The temperature was quite perfect this year as I was able to race in a singlet and shorts. The temperature was great and the light rain refreshing but the rain storms of the previous night and the week prior had completely soaked the trails. Even the mud and stream crossings were not so bad … but those leaves! Wet leaves covered all the trails, roots, and rocks which made for another interesting run up and down Paris Mountain.

Before the race I overheard two runners explain the course to some firsttimers. I listened carefully and even glanced at the map myself. Last year I did take a wrong turn so I made sure to remember the name of that right turn to avoid making that mistake again. Each time the runner doing the explaining talked about the approximately half-mile to mile-long section of trail that is not runnable and how they would HAVE to walk/hike it, I chuckled remembering last year when I heard those words for the first time.

The funny thing about Paris Mountain and any trail race, I suppose, is that even after hearing the words “not runnable,” receiving a detailed explanation of the course, and being shown the map, you really don't get it. You just cannot understand what the trails are like until you have been on them. The best advice I could give a first timer at a trail race is “pick up your feet.” Other than that, you just have to see it for yourself.

I grew up running cross country in high school and college. I often trained and raced on rough, even somewhat dangerous trails with holes, leaves, steep inclines and descents, rocks, and roots similar to Paris Mountain. Cross country was my first love. Road racing and track came later. I am no stranger to trail racing in New England and Florida. Even with the great course description I still could not comprehend Paris Mountain until I ran it last year and I enjoyed it so much I chose to run it again this year.

The trails are definitely dangerous if run

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too quickly or without 100% focus, evidenced by several bloody finishers. I was fortunate that I did not fall despite very slippery conditions and finished as the overall female winner both years.

I kept repeating to myself the same mantra I used last year: breathe, focus, and pick up your feet; but mainly “pick up your feet.” The altitude and steep climbs were a challenge but did not leave me as disoriented as last year. It must have been that summer of marathon training in Florida's extreme heat and humidity plus the strength training that prepared me.

Whether you are prepared for trails, hills, and altitude or not, you can still enjoy the beauty of trail racing as long as you pick up your feet.

Rae Ann Darling Reed runs, writes, and coaches in Florida. She is a member of the Brooks Inspire Daily program. Follow her on twitter: @runnergirl

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He Said, She Said How About More than a Marathon?

It was not quite 75 degrees when I pulled into the gravel parking lot that encircled a small pond at Ann Dever Memorial Regional Park in Englewood, Florida. At 8:00 a.m.

I had an hour to go before I took the first stride of my first official long-distance race. Cars were compiling in clusters close to the starting line pavilion and trail opening. Tents were popped and prepared for the ultra distance runners who were tackling the race's 12 and 24-hour option for the day.

I was among the 6-hour runners ready to tackle the pine straw and crushed shell terrain of the 3.3-mile trail that concluded, each loop, with a lap around the parking lot. Though I do not typically run with water bottle in tow, I invested in a twelveounce bottle and several Endurolyte tablets to accompany me along the course.

A cooler containing Diet Coke, bottled water, sparkling water, oranges, and protein bars was prepared and waiting in the trunk of my vehicle. So, too, were a change of shorts, shoes, and socks, along with lube, sunscreen, and Biofreeze.

Except for the fact that I had not run more than 12 miles since January, and the fact that most of my runs were typically 6milers, I was ready to go.

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there was a costume component to the day's run as well. Multi-colored tutus, hats, horns, capes, and camo could be seen in the thick of the trees. However one runner arose above it all by changing costumes at the successful completion of each lap. In just six hours, I saw her morph from a yellow and black bumble bee, to a pixie dust-sprinkling Tinker Bell, to a “run faster” cast-spelling wand-carrying witch, to a soccer player - complete with a soccer ball head mask and colored penalty cards.

While I was not around to see the glitter-glazed, top hat-donning, skull head awards be presented the next morning, I have little doubt that the witchy ball-playing Tinker Bell bee took the costume prize and one of the wacky awards home with her.

“We're a weird bunch,” Stetter said. “It only makes sense that we have those awards,” he smiled when I first spotted them on a table under the pavilion, and commented about how fun and unique they were.

In addition to timing, Stetter was also responsible for taking post-race photos of each runner and printing them on official certificates.

“You looked like a pro out there,” Stetter said to me when he presented me with my certificate. “I can't believe this was your first ultra,” he said.

I appreciated the kind, complimentary words, while laughing inside as I thought about my blunders of the day and how very much I still have to learn - the prime importance of a bib being near the very top of the list.

He (Doug Stetter) said…

“Thirty seconds!” Zoomers Running Club's Doug Stetter yelled out, after giving everyone a quick overview of what we could expect during each revolution.

“Make sure you hear a beep when you cross the mat, and then make sure your name or number is heard when you call it out at the pavilion,” he said.

In addition to manual lap-counting, the race was giving chipped-timing a try for this second-year event - something that would later haunt me during the day. It was probably only fitting that haunting elements accompanied the wickedly hot, middle-of-the day, 90-degree October weather during the daunting and somewhat scary attempt to test myself with some mileage. It WAS Halloween, and it seemed appropriated to incorporate these elements into the Save the Daylight run.

She (Mary Maria Brown) said…

Before Stetter counted down, delivering “I think that after I complete a half a resonating, 'Go!' as our cue to circle the marathon, I will change my shoes, socks, lot and enter the trail, we learned that and shorts” I said to myself as I moved

atop the pine straw of the tree-trimmed trail.

While the trees provided shade along part of the trail, the sun won during some of the long stretches. By the end of four laps, the 90-degree Florida rays had drenched my polyester Pony running shorts, and my socks were soaked, too. I stopped by my car, changed my shorts, shoes, and socks, had a couple bites of a protein bar, sipped my sparkling water, and headed back around the parking lot to the trail opening.

As I began to re-enter the trail, the timing tent caught my eye, and immediately reminded me that I had neglected to pin my bib back to my changed shorts.

“Ugh!” I thought. I wondered for a second if I could just tell them about my bib and pick it up on the following lap. I quickly concluded that each 3.3-mile lap required too much work to chance not getting counted, plus, the last thing race officials need during an event is special requests and confusion.

I backtracked my quarter mile, then ran it again to start lap five after re-pinning my bib to my shorts. It would have been very easy to be angry with myself, but I chalked it up to a lesson on the learning curve of time-specific distance running.

Besides, I was enjoying my long-distance day in the sun.

That stop took a little more than 20 minutes before I found my running rhythm again. Shortly thereafter, I made the mistake of taking out my earbud to make, what I had thought would be, a quick, passing introduction to a runner I had only met online. That “quick, passing introduction” translated to ten minutes of listening at a fifteen-mile an hour pace. If lesson one of the day had been to always remember to re-pin my bib number when changing clothes, lesson two was certainly to keep the earbuds securely in place until after the run.

The end of lap five marked my longest run ever to that point. Lap six earned me the Save the Daylight root beer float mug, which I was pretty excited about. During lap seven, I could feel chafing on my inner thighs and under my arms. I decided that I would stop by my car to lube my legs and arms at the end of the lap, but was so anxious to begin my more-than-amarathon next lap that I completely neglected to do it.

Lesson three of the day, could certainly therefore be to carry Udder Cream, and/or, to invest in some spandex. It took me years to convince myself to replace my cotton Soffee running shorts with

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shorts really made for running. I imagine the transition from polyester to spandex may take equally as much time.

As I finished my eighth and final lap of the day, I had realized my first marathon and (officially) my first ultra marathon, and almost 45 minutes remained on the clock. Co-Race Director, Justin Radley presented me with my mug and medal, and Stetter took my finish line photo. I was and I remain excited about my first, more-than-a marathon victory, and I look forward to properly training for my next.

Mary Marcia is a runner and Race Director of the TICK TOCK ULTRA MARATHON & TEAM RELAY in both Florida and North Carolina. Reach her at marymarciabrown@yahoo.com or by visiting www.ticktockultra.vpweb.com or www.ncticktockultra.vpweb.com.

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Women’s Running The Amazing and Incredible Molly Huddle Molly Huddle is not just burning up the roads this fall, but she is truly a kind and gentle person. I often wonder how someone so fiercely competitive is such an amazing person. Molly has all of the right stuff.

This past August when Molly was traveling to Beijing for the World Championships, she took time out of her busy schedule to write my husband Steve a sweet note. I got to catch up with her and Amy Cragg (who had also sent Steve a picture and note) before the Twin Cities National Championship 10- mile race. I briefly warmed up with both of them and we sat chatting before the race. Molly seemed so cool and collected before the race. I cannot even imagine how this slight lady can be so calm before decimating the highly talented field. She says she "fakes it," but her demeanor suggests otherwise.

Molly was figuring that she had to run 5:30 miles to beat the equalizer of 6 minutes and 18 seconds and she felt ready.

Her win at the 5K in Providence was her second national road title of the season (after her 20K win on Labor Day) and provided some consolation for the world championships 10,000 final in August, where she lost the bronze medal at the line to teammate Emily Infeld after celebrating prematurely. "I feel like I'm still trying to figure out what that race is going to do for me as far as motivation, or a learning [moment], or just trying to forget," she said.

"I'm not sure yet. I do know I'm in good shape, and I'm just trying to put as many races between me and that day as possible.

It's kind of difficult." "World champs was a hard mistake to process but I had to get back on the horse and learn from it. I hurt inside but my body was fine."

Yet her win at Twin Cities was without a doubt. She told me she would run about 52:30 to beat the equalizer. I heard some of her stellar rivals talking before the race and they kept referring to her and what she would do on this bright, cool morning. I asked who "she/her" was and they all echoed "Molly." Even before the start her competitors had given her the title and were racing for second. Molly took it out hard and had a slight lead at a mile and she increased this margin by seconds every mile. She hit halfway at 25:55. Coming down the final straightaway there was not a woman or man in sight!!

The Twin Cities course is difficult and although it does not meet the standard for an American record, Molly set the record that morning in everyone's mind but USATF's. She completely owned the race

place finishers Neely Spence Gracey and Alexi Pappas and hardly seemed tired after her win and stated that road racing was “fun”. Next on Molly's agenda is the 12K By national championship then she will rest Carolyn Mather, before starting her preparation for her secRN, PhD. ond Olympic team. If all goes well she has a good shot at a medal in Rio. But she "has to see how the year plays out." She should make the 10,000 team and then plans to debut with a fall 2016 marathon. That should be a debut everyone is looking forand beat Kara Goucher's record by over 90 ward to seeing. She feels "I can do someseconds, running a course record 51:44. thing special if I make the Olympic team."

On her attempt for a fifth title this fall at She obliterated her predicted pre-race time by over 45 seconds. And 11 women ran under 55 minutes, which is absolutely mind blowing. The competition was there just not in the same league as Molly.

In 2015, Molly, who has the American 5,000-meter record of 14:42.64 and is second on the all-time U.S. list in the 10,000 meters with a 30:47.59, raced on the track four times, and only once between the U.S. and world championships. This was a record day for her also as she won her third national title in less than a month using her track strength to take on the roads. She uses road races to bounce back from track and she does it with great results.

Then she raced the Tufts 10K national championship eight days after her 10-mile victory. Going out fast took a lot out of her as she went out attempting to hold a sub five-minute pace. The wind was blowing, yet she tried to give it a go but with no help, so she looked down and tried to grind. The last two miles were tough yet she took home her fourth national title in a little over a month by 59 seconds in a new course record 31:21.

Molly certainly does more road racing than any of the other professional American female distance runners, and she has piled up victories before and after the outdoor track season. In March, she won the NYC Half by outkicking Kenyan superstar Joyce Chepkirui. She said the training she did for the half marathon was ideal for a season in which she needed to add strength work to aid the switch from the 5,000 meters to the 10,000 meters on the track. In 2014, she won the B.A.A. 5K and was the first American winner of the New York Mini 10K in a decade. Molly definitely has a winning way about her and is a fierce competitor.

After her 10-mile championship, she was kind and gracious as she was told she had the American record, then that she did not.

She cooled down with second and third

www.running.net the 12K Molly says "I hope, with the month between, I can freshen up a bit and get some longer workouts in,” anticipating 1.5mile and two-mile repeats on the pavement in Providence and 600 meters and 1,000 meters on the track. Molly is a Notre Dame graduate who lives and trains in Providence, RI, with her husband Kurt Benninger and she is coached by Ray Treacy. Emily Infield is her training partner and frequent competition. Molly's secret is she listens to her body and knows when to rest and when to get the hard work done.

Molly is tiny in stature but has shown she is one of the best road and track racers in the world and she has a heart of gold. I trust only wonderful things are to come for this 31-year-old tiger!!

Carolyn Mather,R.N.,PhD. lives and runs in north Georgia and is a member of the Atlanta Track Club Elite. She can be reached at carolynmather@tds.net.

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SOUTHEASTERN ROAD RACE RESULTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13

20-24 – Justin Adams 56:50. 25-29 – David Carney 55:26, Anthony Maranise 55:47, Travis Cosby 57:01. 30-34 – Bo Ritchie 54:47, Chris Presley 1:02:08, Tim Jennings 1:10:06. 3539 – Christopher Halusan 47:16, Jason Hefner 52:25, Jeff Lea 55:36. 40-44 – Andrew Sandefer 52:19, Rob Sweeney 56:59, Brad Cowden 1:04:31. 45-49 – Brian McBride 1:01:37, Timothy Henderson 1:08:32, Robert Jackson 1:11:36. 50-54 – David Nelson 53:49, Thomas Muldowney 53:53, Steven Stewart 54:17. 55-59 – David Pipkorn 50:45, Ray Dollar 53:54. 60-64 – Donald Demetz 54:07, Larry Degarmo 1:11:58, Basil Borel 1:14:02.

Female, 10K: Overall – Mary Williams 52:22, Alex Washburn 53:30, Monica Cosenzi 54:47.

Masters – Michele Kiewit 56:04.

Grandmasters – Eve Phillips 57:16.

15-19 – Meredith Uzel 1:09:24. 20-24 – Mauria Chaparro 54:55, Alison Nordlander 56:12, Jaclyn Fisher 56:50. 25-29 – Natasha Maltese 57:43, Caroline Ritchie 1:00:19, Carly Halusan 1:00:58. 30-34 – Corrie Secord 58:35, Amanda Jarrett 1:07:24, Amanda Thompson 1:16:18. 35-39 – Adrienne Dabbsstutz 1:02:02, Heather Julseth 1:12:14, Ann Grelling 1:16:19. 40-44 – Michelle Hall 56:30, Polly Sinesi 56:31, Tammy Burton 59:14.

45-49 – Kendra Peloquin 58:32, Jill Voas 58:58, Anita Henderson 1:07:16. 50-54 – Vicki Washington 58:39, Connie Uzel 1:03:48, Elizabeth Arnold 1:07:41. 55-59 - Connie Flynn 1:06:58, Lynn Elliott 1:36:08. 60-64 – Eva Cardinal 1:44:54.

Florida Halloween Halfathon/5K St. Petersburg, FL – 10/31 What does a goldfish, cat-lady, and the red devil have in common at a race? These were some of the creative costumes worn by 1,600 Half Marathon and 5K runners at the Florida Halloween Halfathon and 5K Race.

Like a giant Trick or Treat parade, the adorned athletes dashed through the start line as the sun rose over Fort De Soto Park, voted “Nation’s Top Beach” in 2009.

Running in costume is about as easy as waking up at 4:00 a.m. to run, but many PRs were set on this fast and flat, out-and-back course, made up of recreational trails with gorgeous views of Tampa Bay and the Sunshine Skyway.

Each finisher received their glistening spider-web

more results at running.net medal and enjoyed the post-race pasta & meatball party on this warm and sunny Florida fall day. The costume award winners received the loudest applause as Race Director, Chris Lauber, dressed as the King of Hearts, bestowed their well-earned trophy.

Male, half marathon: Overall – Michael MacDonald 1:14:01, Chris Yanichko 1:14:36, Chris McCaffrey 1:16:27.

Masters – Andrew Chandler 1:20:45, Walter Sieg 1:26:15, Jerry Gisclair 1:27:45.

Grandmasters – David Whiteside 1:28:04, Larry Cerling 1:30:33, Robert Hoy 1:31:16.

14-under – Chris Demas 2:43:13. 15-19 – Christian Kondor 1:24:01, Tyler Schnelker 1:45:52. 20-24 – Kyle Vuksich 1:21:56, Ben Leboutillier 1:27:22, Michael Weisgerber 1:44:40. 25-29 – Christopher Chorney 1:24:38, Brian Benjamin 1:32:02, Eric Law 1:40:57. 30-34 – Sean Gallagher 1:17:15, Christopher Turner 1:27:02, Michael O’Rourke 1:27:09. 35-39 – Rob Pulsifer 1:27:41, Daniel McDonough 1:39:30, Scott Hall 1:39:58. 40-44 – Charles Schauer 1:27:54, Eric Sager 1:29:14, Oliver Von Tempski 1:30:47. 45-49 – Charles Ryan 1:35:09, Paul Crellin 1:39:28, Paul Lawrence 1:40:17. 50-54 – Dan Krone 1:43:49, Paul Morris 1:44:21, Nick Dipasquale 1:45:42. 55-59 – Mo Chiodini 2:00:17, Kaaron Benson 2:01:29, Kerry Kelly 2:04:35.

60-64 – Karen Alezeev 1:58:38, Cindy Leedy 2:09:46, Vicki Linkovich 2:16:37. 65-69 – Richard Olitsky 1:48:44, Lary Robinson 2:13:05, Barry Foster 2:18:50. 70-over – Brian Kelly 2:16:46, Harry Muller 2:34:04, Chuck Bombard 2:47:59.

Female, half marathon: Overall – Keara McGraw 1:28:21, Meredith Mikell 1:32:11, Kiera Russo 1:32:27.

Masters – Lisa Valentine 1:33:44, Terri Rejimbal 1:33:58, Donna Silver 1:36:26.

Grandmasters – Robyn Patrick 1:41:57, Laurie Pinover 1:55:27, Lynn Culbreath 1:56:20.

14-under – Briar-Rose Honeywell Sykes 2:09:02, Anna Demas 2:38:42. 15-19 – Jessica Hanley 1:50:53, Jessica Mastrogiovanni 2:24:29, Dayita Wable 2:24:29. 20-24 – Amanda Harmer 1:39:09, Alyssa Franks 1:54:40, Anna Duque 2:09:29.

25-29 – Jessica Bachiochi 1:33:04, Leandra Osborne 1:37:09, Shelbie Palmer 1:44:02. 30-34 – Penny Primus 1:32:58, Lauren Smith 1:35:43, Natalie Piszek 1:37:48. 35-39 – Leslie Beauchamp 1:38:16, Emily Heuser 1:39:49, Kathleen Mallon 1:39:56. 40-44 – Stacey Hendry 1:40:46, Jackie Cahill 1:43:21, Karena Caputo 1:46:01. 45-49 – Laura Cole 1:41:40, Tamara Rice 1:52:12, Cindy Hazel 1:53:01. 50-54 – Angeliki Vidalis 1:56:34, Rebecca McAneny 1:57:54, Ann Hunsader 1:59:01. 55-

Running Journal • December, 2015 59 – Mo Chiodini 2:00:17, Kaaron Benson 2:01:29, Kerry Kelly 2:04:35. 60-64 – Karen Alexeev 1:58:38, Cindy Leedy 2:09:46, Vicki Linkovich 2:16:37. 65-69 – Janet Kelly 2:01:44, Gloria Galofre-Ross 2:35:34, Kathleen Osullivan 2:37:39. 70-over – Millie Hamilton 2:28:38, Margaret Conner 2:46:37, June Suller 3:04:22.

Male, 5K: Overall – William Urbance 18:07, Kerry Kalman 18:47, Nate Townsend 18:59.

Masters – Mario Da Silva 19:15, Brian McManus 20:30, Walter Lysinger 20:48.

Grandmasters – Francisco Pablos 22:04, Gregor Fischer 23:01, Rick Whitt 23:50.

14-under – Max Consoni 21:31, Sebastian Hasbun 25:21, Danny Amaya 26:27. 15-19 – Seely Bevan 20:29, Michael Leitz 21:18, Nico Hendriks 22:00. 20-24 – Kimyua Nelson 23:23, Stephen Tackney 24:17, Michael Gonzales 29:35. 25-29 – Jordan Schellhase 26:32, Brian Hetherton 28:20, Chiris Soto 29:35. 30-34 – William Orr 23:12, Cj Richardson 25:51, Joshua Murphy 25:52. 35-39 – Brian Forman 28:35, Rick McConnell 28:58, David Lowry 30:38. 40-44 – Chris McClure 26:16, Brian Newsome 27:17, Paul Pekrul 27:44. 45-49 – Jorge Gardyan 22:09, Patrick Luettinger 24:55, Jason Sharpe 27:45. 50-54 – Mike McLaughlin 24:22, Victor Carranza 24:31, James Welch 26:36. 55-59 – Don Mehan 25:47, Rudy Consoni 26:37, Michael Vitch 28:14. 60-64 – Rory Whipple 28:34, Duncan McDonald 36:01, Dave McConahy 37:01. 65-69 – Richard Fulgieri 28:26, Vern Lefler 28:37, James Wright 33:19. 70-over – Jon Priolo 28:30, Ernie Dinkel 32:59, Paul Stees 40:41.

Female, 5K: Overall – Christa Stephens 19:09, Shannon Sweeney 20:54, Stephanie Saladino 21:38.

Masters – Amy Canavan 24:15, Dee Gill 24:29, Pam Greene 24:56.

Grandmasters – Debra Donald 25:00, Jane Duncan 25:25, Debbie Jane Kinsey 25:49.

14-under – Hannah Laurence-Vijay 28:37, Thea Malik 29:13, Kaylee Clougher 31:38. 15-19 – Grace Michalk 24:08, Caroline Forester 24:30, Liz Kramer 24:31. 20-24 – Lauren Lumley 22:23, Lauren Sharkey 24:30, Amanda Parker 26:46. 25-29 – Lisa Barnes 23:19, Julie Broyles 28:04, Nicole Holup 29:38. 3034 – Jamie Geissler 22:44, Candiss Fortenberry 26:28, Michelle Garay 27:28. 35-39 – Jennifer Palmer 22:56, Jennifer Temple 27:16, Phuong Hoang 28:22. 40-44 – Deborah Zecchini 25:30, Linae Boehme-Terrana 27:25, Sonia King 27:51. 45-49 – Kristine Kennedy 26:06, Katja Bauermeister 26:11, Lina Lekaviciute 26:21. 50-54 – Sylvia Crowhurst 27:45, Jayne Lumley 28:23, Kelley McLaughlin 28:25. 55-59 – Susanne Johnson 27:18, Barbi Bozich 27:45, Lisa Grover 28:26. 60-64 – Debra Wright 27:31, Bren Ross-Greene 31:54, Karen Vander Ploeg 31:55. 65-69 – Susan Mitchell 40:15, Alice Tenney 42:01, Deborah Frethem 42:55. 70-over – Sharon Andrews 38:31.

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26:06, Deborah Franklin 32:44, Vicky Werner 33:22. 65-69 – Sue Chastain 29:58, June Hammond 41:09, Terri Maudsley 1:01:59. 70-74 – Christine Cardenaz 28:11, Charlotte Caudle 51:14.

Run Dunwoody 5K Dunwoody, GA – 10/18 Male, Overall – Jeff Haushalter 18:17.

Masters – Scott Shipley 19:43.

Grandmasters – James Rooney 21:54.

10-under – Daniel Mata 21:30, Sean Pierce 21:50, Sutter Guttery 24:31. 11-14 – Cade Lautenbacher 20:26, Nick Pierce 20:27, Luka Kapeskas 21:16. 15-19 – William Linde 19:51, Townsend Lambert 20:16, Grayson Seelke 24:15. 20-24 – John Nguyen 33:12, Jared Thiele 34:16, Ben Bishop 35:17. 25-29 – Kevin Murray 19:36, Jordan King 24:21, Phillip Hairston 26:04.

30-34 – Brandon Antic 19:25, Matt Wood 21:43, Gijs Korremans 21:54. 35-39 – Yaron Regev 19:29, Chris Kulinski 20:19, Alejandro Escalera 24:10. 40-44 – Mitsuhiro Tsuchida 19:39, Michael Valerio 21:25, Ron Foster 21:54. 45-49 – Thomas Westbrook 21:27, Carlos Mata 23:06, Peter Schultz 24:19. 5054 – Arthur Schwartz 22:09, William Kring 23:12, Michael McGannon 24:59. 55-59 – Rick Hayes 22:38, Phil Mittenzwei 26:13, James Blackburn 27:54. 60-64 – Roger Keel 24:02, Aregay Desta 28:48, David Gordon 49:58. 65-69 – David Oblinger 25:21, Robert Centor 27:58, Larry Hayes 34:55. 70-74 – Jose Alfonso 26:55, Lennart Thornquist 29:38, Jim Webster 30:01. 75-79 – Mike Shortal 38:41, George Morse 40:12. 80-

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GEORGIA Scarecrow 5K Watkinsville, GA – 10/17

William Urbance was the male winner at the Florida Halfathon 5K on Oct. 31.

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Christa Stephens was the female winner at the Florida Halfathon 5K on Oct. 31.

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Male, Overall – Justin Ingels 15:48.

Masters – Darrius Tompkins 16:07.

10-under – Jackson Krueger 19:46, Timmy Reed 20:26, James Reed 22:03. 11-14 – Kyle McCullough 18:39, Andrew Guthrie 18:53, Carson Greene 18:58. 15-19 – Cody Boles 18:05, Brett Reeves 18:37, Jackson Mulkey 18:58. 20-24 – Nick Faulkner 28:45, Brooks Kilzi 29:57. 25-29 – Jon Forketic 22:13, Kegan Wilhelm 26:49, John Bennewitz 28:10. 30-34 – Clayton Hunnicutt 20:53, Stanton Porter 27:40, Tom Bennewitz 27:54.

35-39 – Justin Krueger 19:47, John Gay 20:30, Lee Jackson 21:30. 40-44 – Ryan Hitchins 20:57, Derek Jesweak 23:43, Garth Hixson 24:07. 45-49 – Jason Lee Parks 20:20, Randy Knight 20:47, Alton Fowler 21:55. 50-54 – Buddy Davis 18:41, James Snyder 20:09, Mark Townsend 21:25. 55-59 – Tom Porter 21:03, David Moore 21:08, Jerome Douglas 24:33. 60-64 – Randy Ballew 20:34, Kim Davison 28:43, Stephen Horrocks 33:53. 65-69 – John Gregg 30:51, David Capell 34:04, Mark Miller 34:51. 70-74 – Joe Waters 25:58, William Tweedell 27:35, Wilson Page 40:59.

Female, Overall – Abigail Snyder 18:10.

Masters – Maric Boudreau 18:34.

10-under – Lauren Reed 20:11, Amelia Smith 31:11, Kennedy Wiedower 36:58. 11-14 – Hannah Reed 19:33, Liz Adams 21:21, Elise Piotrowski 24:06. 15-19 – Rachel Snyder 19:05, Hadley Kirsche 20:33, Madi McCullough 21:35. 20-24 – Madison Vermilya 26:55, Tabby Hawthorne 26:56, Annalise Connan 28:02. 25-29 – Amanda Evans 24:46, Renah Gallagher 27:14, Brenda Bryant 27:59. 30-34 – Ginny Ingels 22:29, Marie Jesweak 23:32, Amber Mann 23:56. 35-39 – Amber Reeves 25:13, Jennifer Gay 25:27, Jennifer Wise 27:18. 40-44 – Lisa Taylor 21:18, Amy Peavy-Smith 30:11, Ruth Waddell 31:40. 4549 – Laura Ackerman 22:52, Catherine Law 22:55, Donna Marshall 24:15. 50-54 – Melinda Black 21:40, Susan Taylor 22:34, Michon Quick 23:05. 55-59 – Mara Nance 24:33, Leslie Hunnicutt 34:53, Sarah Scheidt 36:13. 60-64 – Patti Patterson

Jeff Haushalter was overall winner at the Run Dunwoody 5K in Dunwoody, GA.

Sami Rickheim led the females at the Run Dunwoody 5K in Dunwoody, GA.

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over – Leanfang Jeng 39:58.

Female, Overall – Sami Rickheim 22:08.

Masters – Amy Rickheim 23:04.

Grandmasters – Julia Smith 23:10.

10-under – Lily Nydam 30:34, Bella Champney 34:11, Ansley Fenech 34:31. 11-14 – Audrey O’Toole 24:34, Abby Schwartz 25:53, Dani Blank 25:53. 15-19 – KC Westbrook 23:03, Kate Hudson 24:22, Ally Thornhill 28:48. 20-24 – Emma Leschly 25:35, Camilla Aamaas 26:10, Sonia Cabrera 28:00. 2529 – Kendra Fuentes 24:34, Eileen Huang 25:32, Asia Johnson 25:35. 30-34 – Tara Hawkins 24:43, Meghan Cureton 25:48, Leslie Webb 26:21. 35-39 – Jennifer Godfrey 29:38, Becca Herman 29:39, Caroline Samalin 30:09. 40-44 – Kira Dunkerly 23:43, Kim Champney 25:46, Beard Kirsten 26:28. 45-49 – Catherine Lautenbacher 25:11, Audrey Daum 26:35, Tracy Carroll 27:12. 50-54 – Barbara Altera 24:42, Kathryn Glas 28:47, Sandy Lanphear 31:41. 55-59 – Gail Blumberg 24:44, Debra Brand 26:19, Amy Linde 27:30. 60-64 – Janelle Bowersox 30:10, Karen Gilbert 39:33, Wanda Wallendorf 41:01.

65-69 – Linda Mayse 27:00, Beth Webster 32:09, Mary Hayes 32:50. 70-74 – Tanya Briggs 33:00, Nancy James 47:42, Janet McManic 52:41.

KENTUCKY Explore the Mud: Obstacle Course/5K Williamstown, KY – 10/10 Explore the Mud: Obstacle Course/5K had a successful 2nd year! With over 20 obstacles and lots of mud, participants crawled, climbed and sprinted towards the finish line. The race was a non-sanctioned event, so it was a friendly competition between the 124 participants. Those who raced last year mentioned that they loved the new obstacles such as the pyramid of hay bales and the tunnel in the mud. They also got a lot muddier! All the proceeds generated from Explore the Mud benefit Grant County healthy lifestyle initiatives fulfilled by a local coalition, Fitness For Life Around Grant County, and Grant County 4-H. The event could not have been possible without the help and support of Grant County Parks and Recreation, Grant County Extension, Grant County 4-H, Grant County Fair Board, Forcht Bank, Grant County Foods, the Northern Kentucky Health Department, the City of Williamstown and all of our wonderful volunteers. We can’t wait for the muddy good time at next year’s race!”

Participants go down a slide in the first heat of the Explore the Mud: Obstacle Course/5K. Photos by: Carrie Coleman

Senior Grandmasters – Don Brown 38:51.

10-under – Ahmad Jaber 51:27, Cody North 56:15, Jackson Culley 1:00:11. 11-14 – Mason Ashley 44:19, Bladik Rowell 47:17, Matt Jones 49:26. 15-19 – Connor Smith 35:54, Brandon Fischer 36:37, Erastum Lum 37:03. 20-24 – Justin McDaniel 35:51, Richard Petty 36:06, Elisha Drake 41:27. 25-29 – Newman Kazery 33:42, Orlando Carrasquillo 35:38, Milton Aguilar 38:31. 30-34 – Josue Capir 32:18, Preston Walker 34:16, Matthew Kirk 36:22. 35-39 – Rob Sadler 32:47, Jonathan Pennington 37:06, Michael Duggan 37:23. 40-44 – Lex Davis 33:38, J.J. Scarborough 34:17, Terry Jones 34:45. 45-49 – Ty Wamsley 33:46, Bryan Register 34:29, Bill McIlwain 37:50. 5054 – Bilal Hashim 36:44, Larry East 41:23, Charles Carson 41:29. 55-59 – Greg Gearhart 34:25, Mark Lipking 36:33, Charles Allred 37:38. 60-64 – Edward Hill 42:50, Frank Juarez 47:28, Ronnie Berkemeyer 54:04. 65-69 – Robert Sadler 41:48, Ike Henry 43:05, Joe Lane 46:54. 70-over – Tad Jurgens 43:37, Tom Leggett 44:58, Mack Varner 46:46.

Female, Overall – Kristi Hall 34:41.

Masters – Shannon Steele 37:36.

Grandmasters – Chantay Steen 40:00.

Senior Grandmasters – Jonette Anderson 42:31.

10-under – Laura Bailey 48:20, Cara North 1:20:34. 11-14 – Aidan Collins 42:53, Elaina Bailey 45:04. 15-19 – Luba Rowell 59:31, Kristina Rowell 59:32, Rachel Runnels 1:00:14. 20-24 – Margaret Thames 47:31, Hannah Barrett 50:28, Carra Carrillo 56:49. 25-29 – Jamie Cain 36:08, Megan Holland 45:42, LindsayCarruth 46:07. 30-34 – Melissa Smithart 40:10, Elizabeth Hill 42:49, Renea Thompson 43:34. 35-39 – Ashley Mason 38:49, Denise Lindsay 41:54, Christina Kennedy 42:27.

40-44 – Brandie McMullin 46:04, Jennifer Agyepong 46:58, Alicia Louisville 47:26. 45-49 – Lisa Burkhalter 42:05, Lori Burke 45:19, Maria Signa 49:29. 50-54 – Miriam Allred 40:56, Mary Baumgarten 41:05, Holly Smith 42:28. 55-59 – Cheryl Haley 42:39, Patsy Watson 45:08, MiHyang Faulks 46:37. 60-64 – Zena Keen 43:21, Helen Redecop 44:58, Wanda Whitney 46:23. 65-69 – Dian Anderson 58:49. 70-over – Maria Walker 49:37.

NORTH CAROLINA LOUISIANA Freret 5K New Orleans, LA – 10/17 Male, Overall – Geoff Zelek 16:40, Derek Dowell 17:48, Brian Lozes 18:29.

Masters – Michael Henry 19:17.

Grandmasters – Doug Arena 20:45.

Senior Grandmasters – Derrick Lee 21:31.

Youth – Derrick Smith 20:20, Luke Estrada 21:00, Brent Porter 21:13, Grant Bostick 21:29.

Racewalker – Gary Sells 38:15.

Female, Overall – Stephanie Hankins 18:51, Becky Younger 19:01, Liz Cowle 20:21.

Masters – Kathleen Welch 22:30.

Grandmasters – Kathy Parson 26:19.

Senior Grandmasters – Tipawan Reed 33:08.

Youth – Lylese Sutton 23:55, Mary Parker Whisnant 28:56, Kayjah Vigne 31:25.

Racewalker – Elaine Joseph 37:33.

MARYLAND Ebenezer Summerville 5K/10K Fort Washington, MD – 10/17 5K: Order of Finish –1-Rushee Davis 19:41, 2-Andre Bruce 19:44, 3-DeCarlo Stanfield 19:48, 4-Mike Cannon 23:39, 5-Jean Burton 25:15, 6-Marissa Belton 25:45, 7-Kendall Linson 26:32, 8-Shelia Bruce 28:18, 9-Dan Kallemyn 29:24, 10-Melinda Thomas 29:47, 11-Vancia Davis 30:25, 12-Lilah Blackstone 32:23, 13-Tracy Jackson 32:25, 14-Ragnitt Robinson 39:25, 15Rosemary Kallemyn 45:10, 16-Monica Francis 45:42, 17Desmond Keyes 50:55, 18-Carolyn Howard 55:30, 19-Annell Williams 58:27.

10K: Order of Finish – 1-Scott Millhouse 45:33, 2-Alexandra Kirk 1:08:30, 3-Jamal McCren 1:08:31, 4-Tameka Nicholas 1:16:05, 5-Wanda Posey 1:17:47, 6-Corey Wiley 1:33:58.

MISSISSIPPI Over the River 5 mile Vicksburg, MS – 10/10 Gus Camacho, Vanessa Rose and Cody Durr at the finish line of the Explore the Mud: Obstacle Course/5K. – Photo by: Carrie Coleman

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Male, Overall – Caleb Hammons 29:56.

Masters – Collin Johnson 31:52.

Grandmasters – Jody Ogletree 32:42.

Remembrance Run 10K/5K Camp Lejeune, NC – 10/10 Male, 10K: Overall – Kevin Hanratty 39:05, William Hohmeier 39:11, Burke Gardner 40:06.

Masters – Rico Quispe 40:35, Mike Short 41:42, Steve Kozischek 42:38.

9-under – Gage Peterson 1:09:44. 10-12 – Drew Nikorak 1:08:52, Sean Anders 1:12:01. 13-16 – Michael Quispe 42:25, Scott Hagerty 51:09, Markus Deleon 1:07:59. 17-19 – Lucas Bolding 42:48. 20-24 – Obie Carnathan 44:01, Obryant Ashley 44:59, Victor Benitez 45:38. 25-29 – Frederick Lynch 42:43, Chad Myers 43:27, Pablo Gonzalez 45:18. 30-34 – Chris Jeanpierre 44:27, Daniel Sandlin 45:39, Nicholas Trosclair 49:11. 35-39 – David Hill 42:23, Santos Salinas 46:53, Hector Vicente 47:47. 40-44 – Kevin Smith 46:05, Max Canales 47:24, James Booth 49:37. 45-49 – Darryl Dotson 43:34, Darryl Sawn 46:45, Bret Bolding 47:21. 50-54 – William Vornheder 46:56, Samuel Hammonds 47:24, Stephen Whalen 49:16. 55-59 – John Mangel 49:55, Charles Heilborn 52:38, Michael Parish 54:55. 60-64 – George Faison 56:54, Linwood Moye 1:33:20.

65-69 – Steven Stanfield 49:47, Dick Whicker 1:00:24, Dan Jones 1:15:13. 70-over – Ronnie Davenport 1:02:14, Domenick Irrera 2:11:25, Robert Baldwin 2:11:26.

Female, 10K: Overall – Jessica Potts 39:09, Brandy Humphrey 43:02, Ally Roth 45:22.

Masters – Teresa Hagerty 52:14, Sherrie South 52:24, Sonja Williams 53:22.

10-12 – Morgan Carter 1:07:55. 13-16 – Cassandra Spencer 46:18, Abby Volz 51:55, Gracie D’Amico 55:23. 17-19 – Lucas Bolding 42:48. 20-24 – Amanda Reap 50:56, Sabrina Culp 59:03, Samantha Hammonds 59:22. 25-29 – Kristin Langston 45:23, Katrina Wojtasinsk 50:03, Rachel Surovy 51:11.

30-34 – Kelly Sidhu 47:24, Amanda Sapp 51:40, Anne Doty 53:51. 35-39 – Christie Everett 50:48, Crystal Brinson 51:14, Shelley Frost 51:14. 40-44 – Dynela Baran 54:15, Sherry Reid 55:56, Jennifer Johnson 56:33. 45-49 – Karen Roe 55:35, Christine Giampa 59:4`1, Antonia Edinger 1:00:37. 50-54 – Georgia Thomas 43:34, Karen Parish 1:16:53, Laura Koene 1:17:55. . 55-59 – Jackie Rasmussen 1:04:06, Joanna Darnell 1:08:44, Annel Dill 1:33:12. 60-64 – Trish Tracey 1:28:21. 65-69 – Martha Stanfield 1:12:46.

Male, 5K: Overall – Calvin Brown 19:14, Robert Yanez 22:20, John Germain 27:19.

Masters – Brian Prow 27:55, Roland Swensen 28:26, Bayluss Martin 28:35.

13-16 – Matthew Dorrough 37:20, Christian Roe 49:40. 1719 – Steven Roe 34:11. 20-24 – Michael Collette 51:24. 25-29 – Frank Gonzales 41:40. 30-34 – James Devinnney 30:18, Jared Sabo 34:38, Derick Lowe 1:36:37. 35-39 – Chris Weber

32:36, Michael Kviper 50:48. 40-44 – Kendrick Rogers 44:48.

45-49 – Shane Reichenberg 30:43. 55-59 – John Furey 50:14.

65-69 – Mike Tracey 32:37, Robert Dill 1:16:42. 70-over – Sylvester Howard 38:04.

Female, 5K: Overall – Madison Canales 23:34, Elizabeth Henderson 27:23, Jolie Candreia 28:07.

Masters – Tifany O’Neal 28:41, Shari Anselmo 28:55, Lynn Reichenberg 30:43.

10-12 – Julie Gonzales 31:34, Haley Short 35:06, Lily Roe 43:30. 13-16 – Laura Frost 32:18. 20-24 – Lacey Hill 37:43, Chantel Haylock 38:30. 25-29 – Ruth Steward 28:36, Victoria Ross 30:04, Brittany Dahme 36:56. 30-34 – Rebecca Robinson 30:18, Elyse Papastrat 33:42, Liv Alvarado 34:46. 35-39 – Lori Short 34:40, Kelly Ricketts 39:57, Gina-Marie Kropiew 40:58.

40-44 – Christa Blakelock 32:14, Stacy Canales 36:15, Laurie Dorrough 37:55. 45-49 – Nichole Moore 35:57, Erin Sawn 41:24, Nan Fenton 51:39. 50-54 – Gail Black 50:26. 55-59 – Kim Swensen 44:41, Deb Furey 49:44.

Triangle Run/Walk for Autism 5K Raleigh, NC – 10/10 Male, Overall – Evan Bieder 15:42, Jacob Gonzalez 15:44, Omar Wiggan 16:29.

Masters – Ivaylo Benov 17:01, Robert Watling 18:49, Gary Franks 18:57.

12-under – Noah Walker 19:25, William Venable 19:43, Dylan Core 21:59. 13-19 – Kenny Derek 17:57, John Grow 18:33, Marc Olson 19:18. 20-24 – Matthew Loeffler 17:27, Evan Anderson 19:10, Christian Christopoulos 19:19. 25-29 – Addison English 18:36, Samuel Flores 19:01, Colin Wach 20:31.

30-34 – Sean Perriera 16:52, Andrew Ball 18:19, Nick Woerner 21:00. 35-39 – Jaret Preston 18:43, Brad Christensen 22:08, Floyd Rice 22:23. 40-44 – Kevin Kidd 20:30, Derek Crooks 20:50, John Soemer 21:11. 45-49 – Tripp Dean 19:24, Andrew Scribner 20:07, Tom Karnatz 20:10. 50-54 – Russ Florack 19:00, Mark Newton 19:40, Jeff Crume 19:45. 55-59 – Rusty Anderson 21:41, Tim Beck 21:43, Tim Graper 23:17. 60-64 – Will Morrell 21:15, Geoff Bolton 23:52, David Brooks 27:28. 6569 – Stan Hutchins 22:03, David Covington 23:24, Chip Dodd 25:33. 70-74 – John Mitchell 25:37, Rey Ramirez 29:21, Gary Wallach 33:29. 75-79 – David Dusenbury 34:59. 80-over – Bob Dayoan 33:28.

Female, Overall – Brennan Liming 18:39, Jordan Jarrett 19:07, Beth Hanson 19:20.

Masters – Tara Wojciechowski 29:34, Amy Fowler 22:23, Mary Marcia Brown 23:43.

12-under – Caroline Yell 22:10, Caroline Ross 23:33, Samantha Florack 23:38. 13-19 – Tessa Yell 20:34, Murphy Credle 23:04, Katie Concannon 23:11. 20-24 – Kathryn Aldrich 24:37, Rebekah Sparrow 25:31, Kory Morgan 26:08. 25-29 – Stephanie Brewer 22:16, Melanie Yelardy 23:58, Kelly Jones 23:59. 30-34 – Kristin Yonkers 23:13, Ashley Shuell 23:53, Christi Colyer 25:02. 35-39 – Renae Lockhart 21:26, Kristy Smith 23:21, Carey Evans 24:01. 40-44 – Nicole Johnson 25:31, Sue Haswell 25:42, Dalila Dragnic-Cindric 25:56. 45-49 – Tina Lee 24:40, Mape Gaudette 25:19, Nehal Outlaw 26:43. 50-54 – Cheri Pederson 23:59, Denise Myers 26:14, Kathy McDowell 26:21. 55-59 – Susan Lombardo 24:57, Mary Siachames 30:44, Mary Cummens 31:02. 60-64 – Jadine Lee 30:13, Susan Nealen 30:26, Kathryn Converse 32:35. 65-69 – Kaye Hoklder 27:40, Patricia Torain 1:09:57. 70-74 – Barbara Latta 32:04, Barbara Kennedy 37:46, Judith Smith 49:53. 75-79 – Priscilla McCloud 1:15:22.

Neuse River Bridge Run Half Marathon/10K/5K New Bern, NC – 10/17 Male, half marathon: Overall – Leon Lafreniere 1:22:25, Nicholas Pusateri 1:25:43, Steve Gilgo 1:28:05.

15-19 – Benjamin Bruno 2:10:11. 20-24 – Robert Bailey 1:34:53, CJ Karber 1:50:00, Marklin Nixon 1:59:40. 25-29 – Bradley Ferguson 1:39:08, Tyrone Price 1:41:48, Martin McDonald 1:42:00. 30-34 – Joshua Doggett 1:32:01, Daniel Atkin 1:32:24, Mitch Gay 1:33:03. 35-39 – Thomas Gorman 1:28:10, Jonathan Britt 1:37:00, Derrick Knight 1:38:16. 40-44 – William Ponton 1:30:14, Nicholas Polakowski 1:32:45, Torian Priestly 1:36:40. 45-49 – Mark Landow 1:45:10, Tim Reaves 1:46:49, Anthony Wilkinson 1:53:08. 50-54 – Joe Houmard 1:35:08, Garcy Ward 1:35:56, Jose Rubio 1:38:24. 55-59 – Dick Beardsley 1:44:58, Jackie Ireland 1:48:25, Andrew Parrish 1:53:04. 60-64 – Poppy Taylor 2:10:57, Jeff Payne 2:14:50, Matt Healy 2:17:16. 65-69 – Thomas Mitchell 1:43:13, Warren Cheves 2:16:23, Tom Lewis 2:17:21. 70-over – Robert Polakowski 3:00:05.

Female, half marathon: Overall – Heidi Tucker 1:25:57, Melissa Denman 1:28:53, Katie Houmard 1:31:25.

14-under – Emily Piwowarski 1:49:53, Camryn Brockman 2:15:25. 15-19 – Hannah Welborn 1:54:38, Jenny Paul 1:59:57, Virginia Pope 2:03:50. 20-24 – Shannon O’Neil 1:39:55, Gabrielle Frost 1:53:57, Amanda Roth 2:04:01. 25-29 – Megan

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Zee 1:48:01, Rachel Surovy 1:51:13, Meaghan McGonagle 1:54:25. 30-34 – Cailin Whitsett 1:34:48, Kelly Fiume 1:47:43, Sarah Brandon-Stephens 1:51:47. 35-39 – McKenzie Hall 1:34:50, Karen Greene 1:42:04, Anne Scott 1:42:08. 40-44 – Angel Baer 1:47:17, Melissa Rankin 1:50:32, Natascia Carr 1:53:30. 45-49 – Karen Reaves 2:01:58, Jennifer Toler 2:02:14, Gladys Norris 2:09:28. 50-54 – Heidi Poage 1:47:26, Sonja Williams 2:02:45, Sheila Kester 2:04:38. 55-59 – Wynne Shaw 1:58:08, Sharon Busch 2:08:06, Kristy Rice 2:18:48. 60-64 – Rita Lewis 2:36:02.

Male, 10K: Overall – Louis Kinlaw 36:47, Jesus Alarcon 42:03, Gabriel Pierre 42:47.

14-under – Ben Hart 49:15, Drew Harris 56:11, Marcus Tyson 58:42. 15-19 – Mitchell Moody 51:10, Jacob Smith 52:30, Marc Celotto 55:57. 20-24 – Michael Ehmke 45:16, Daniel Grohol 47:00, Alexander Moerwald 48:33. 25-29 – Brian Sears 43:23, Jonathan Dew 46:22, Niles Miller 49:12. 30-34 – Sean Greenlaw 44:23, Jaime Diaz 47:00, Jeremy May 47:56.

35-39 – Victor Gonzales 43:55, Rogelio DeLeon 44:06, Johnny Harrison 48:48. 40-44 – Dustin Canestorp 46:43, Adrian Saldana 52:03, Kelly Greene 53:10. 45-49 – Todd Whitfield 47:54, Todd Nibarger 49:12, Daniel Celotto 50:08. 50-54 – Keith Poythress 44:26, Brian Crenshaw 49:59, Forrest Fenton 50:43.

55-59 – David Daly 44:51, Bill Willis 48:59, Mike Peebles 49:05.

60-64 – Ricky Prill 51:52, Tim Jannik 55:01, Elliot Frank 56:35.

65-69 – Jere Kersnar 59:18. 70-over – Martin Hofmann 47:49, Ronnie Davenport 1:05:22.

Female, 10K: Overall – Haley Nowak 44:15, Sarah Horn 44:53, Mary Paul 48:40.

14-under – Emma Manwaring 57:02, Abby King 1:16:02, Alice Paul 1:19:38. 20-24 – Kiera Carpenter 52:35, Mariah Camacho 53:31, Ali Willis 57:45. 25-29 – Bailey Badgley 50:58, Michelle Romeo 51:02, Brooke Bricen 52:24. 30-34 – Lauren Arnette 49:12, Katherine Stewart 49:35, Jennifer Scott 49:40.

35-39 – Jessica Homyack 49:37, Michelle Lynch 51:21, Bethany Richards 53:11. 40-44 – Nan McAden 48:53, Laura Norment 56:38, Jessica Seymour 58:10. 45-49 – Isabelle Lemasson 51:25, Valerie Cavenaugh 55:19, Gayla Poythress 58:30. 50-54 – Lori Ann Giovinco 50:17, Julie Larick 52:20, Karen Fowler 59:21. 55-59 – Mary Ann Goode 56:45, Jan Morton 1:02:52, Michelle Noevere 1:04:09. 60-64 – Jean Benore 1:03:54, Emily Holloway 1:07:41, Ginny Tarleton 1:12:21. 65-69 – Caroline Mandly 59:59, Patti Buesser 1:15:00, Virginia Ducey 1:18:18. 70-over – Judy Kirchoffer 1:19:02.

Male, 5K: Overall -Parker White 17:04, Holden Dixon 17:11, Mark Starlin 18:24.

14-under – Lucas Ouano 19:04, Tyler Morris 20:46, Collin Ponton 21:29. 15-19 – Matthew Clayton 20:07, Eugenio Cotto 20:27, Andrew Hadad 20:57. 20-24 – Bradley Harder 23:09, Will Gurkin 24:48, Cam Cook 25:13. 25-29 – C.N. Milhouse 23:48, Alexander Miyakawa 23:50, Sean Carroll 23:52. 30-34 – David Deitz 22:27, Jesse Quinn 24:34, Edward Ponton 25:06. 35-39 – Drummond Bryant 25:18, Will Summer 25:49, Bryan Smith 27:00. 40-44 – Chris Hudson 21:36, Shane Grant 22:12, Jim McConnell 25:03. 45-49 – Brian Moffett 22:11, Andrew MacLaren 22:15, Matt Piwowarski 24:03. 50-54 – Richard Venable 24:23, Chris Hadad 26:48, David Martin 29:56. 55-59 – Paul Badgley 25:37, Steve Foweler 31:30, Dennis Barker 32:48.

60-64 – William Holton 27:16, John King 27:45, Bradley Rodgers 30:55. 65-69 – Reginald St. Germain 25:21, Robert Busher 26:41, Michael Richards 31:21. 70-over – Andrew D’Angelo 32:50, Franklin Andrews 36:02, George Brake 37:05.

Female, 5K: Overall – Kendra Carpenter 22:18, Grace Deitz 22:27, Mia Criner 23:50.

14-under – Mallory Tripp 24:07, Caroline Ouano 27:16, Hayley Ponton 27:47. 15-19 – Madison Gaskins 25:26, Mary McKenzie Bobbett 26:12, Danielle D’Angelo 28:38. 20-24 – Chelsea Cauley 28:46, Molly Davis 28:47, Afrika Hamilton 28:59.

25-29 – Brittany Ledford 25:14 Karis Van Althuis 26:12, Amber Buck 28:20. 30-34 – Ashley Andrews 26:03, Sarah Tarica 30:33, Jennifer Riggs 30:53. 35-39 – Marthie Namie 24:53, Heather Summer 27:12, Laura Gray 28:45. 40-44 – Danielle Ouano 27:19, Julie Dawson 27:41, Andrea McConnell 29:05. 45-49 – Elizabeth Henderson 27:33, Laura McCombs 28:36, Elizabeth Wood 29:21. 50-54 – Maureen Abraham 28:34, Kathryn Richey 28:41, Marie Tingle 29:21. 55-59 – Lynn Harris 31:09, Brenda Perkins 32:13, Judy Lekoski-Eurich 32:50. 60-64 – Emily Andrews 34:04, Susan Holton 36:43, Denise Mitchell 42:34. 6569 – Karen Busher 39:34, Linda Winfield 46:44, Marisela Flores 46:46. 70-over – Gail Young 45:09, Joanne Somerday 50:25, Margaret Cooper 59:08.

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more results at running.net Tick Tock 12-hour Ultra Pinehurst, NC – 10/24 Runner’s name followed by total miles run.

Male, Order of finish – 1-Charles Dodd 65.55, 2-Joel Chuning 51.75, 3-Luis Chevere 48.3, 4-Sean Todd 44.85, 5Aaron Oldham 37.95, 6-Belvie Jenkins 34.5, 7-Chuck Cordell 31.05, 8-Brian Povish 31.05, 9-Frederick Tuisl 31.05, 10-John Robinson 27.6.

Female, Order of finish – 1-Stephanie Smith 51.75, 2Elizabeth Gmerek 48.3, 3-Lisa Dodd 37.95, 4-Rene Ellis 37.95, 5-Jennifer Sutterfield 34.5, 6-Kay Jenkins 34.5, 7-Donna Raye 31.05.

Overmountain Victory Trail 5K Rutherfordton, NC – 10/24 Order of Finish – 1-Jonathan Thacker 17:45, 2-Stephen Thacker 19:57, 3-Kyle Hankinson 20:25, 4-Cole Higgins 20:26, 5-Amy Edelstein 20:43, 6-Zander Bell 20:54, 7-Justin Rollins 21:02, 8-Mitchell Rippy 21:09, 9-Jack Golden 21:19, 10-Sara Hartman 22:31, 11-Matthew Milam 22:35, 12-Steve Collins 22:45, 13-Chuck Lindsay 23:42, 14-Kevin Jewett 23:52, 15Larry Curtis 23:57, 16-Brian Hasty 24:05, 17-David Cook 24:06, 18-Tim Lovelace 24:52, 19-Brandon Aiken 25:06, 20-Richard Williams 25:10, 21-Jennifer Coffey 25:34, 22-Joe Hughes 25:42, 23-Amy Smith 25:54, 24-Jim Owens 27:04, 25-John Higgins 28:17.

26-Carrie Lovelace 29:15, 27-Thad Hodge 29:37, 28-Darrell Bumgarner 29:45, 29-Rhonda Lovelace 30:36, 30-Sarah Snyder 31:09, 31-Larry Penrose 31:20, 32-Ken Hankinson 31:24, 33Rachel Zullo 31:33, 34-Jason Zullo 31:34, 35-Bill Parke 32:22, 36-Keith Atkins 32:30, 37-Beth Miller 32:57, 38-John McClain 32:59, 39-Scott Lawrence 33:00, 40-Donald Crawford 36:51, 41-Jill Jennette 37:10, 42-Kevin Lovelace 37:22, 43-Doug Barrick 37:25, 44-Bethany Hasty 38:28, 45-Beth Archer 39:22, 46-Lisa Curtis 39:47, 47-Kim Morris 42:07, 48-Ron Huntsinger 44:39, 49-Debbie Toms 53:40, 50-Keith Ward 1:00:21.

SOUTH CAROLINA Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon/Coastal 5K Myrtle Beach, SC – 10/18 Male, half marathon: Overall – Brett Morley 1:09:52, Eric Stuber 1:15:57, Caleb Critcher 1:16:37.

14-under – Jonathan Briggs 1:47:21, Sam Reynolds 1:58:13, Bryson Mize 2:03:56. 15-19 – Robert Carlson 1:32:31, Dalton Hopper 1:34:30, Juan Gonzalez Cruz 1:41:39. 20-24 – Zak Roshdy 1:25:35, Neil Butler 1:30:58, Raymond Gorski 1:40:29. 25-29 – Amadeo Iraheta Mejia 1:18:11, Ryan Woloszyn 1:25:02, Justin Hicks 1:31:47. 30-34 – Gregory Wrape 1:29:27, Chad Lenox 1:30:44, Craig Wlaschin 1:31:42. 35-39 – Stuart Perkins 1:23:03, Brad Wilkinson 1:25:44, J.J. Taylor 1:29:07.

40-44 – Mike Welker 1:25:43, Lynnie Doughton 1:26:10, Joey Sorrells 1:32:58. 45-49 – John Ashton 1:19:40, John Williamson 1:26:51, Luke Smith 1:29:18. 50-54 – John Massey 1:24:26, Bradford Deel 1:25:43, Brad Marlow 1:26:56. 55-59 – Jimmy

Top 3 overall male winners (L-R): Caleb Critcher (3rd), Brett Morley (1st) and Eric Stuber (2nd) at Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon.

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60-64 – Mike Lies 1:35:02, Richard Hefner 1:36:44, Bruce Shively 1:46:42. 65-69 – Randy Mendat 1:39:48, Ronald Thompaosn 2:02:09, Donald Rudloff 2:02:53. 70-74 – Earl Jackson 1:47:05, Jim Deal 1:53:18, Ampelio Meza 2:10:28. 75over – Patrick Zier 2:29:42, Jerry Cooper 2:58:50, Anthony Amatuccio 3:39:36.

Female, half marathon: Overall – Alyssa Bloomquist 1:18:16, Sara Powell 1:19:40, Erin Miller 1:22:33.

14-under – Amber Noel 2:02:33, Nichole Parrish 2:30:34, Rachel Strawn 2:48:15. 15-19 – Ashlyn McConnell 1:38:34, Taylor Barnes 1:48:09, Valentina Pantani 1:50:25. 20-24 – Heather Jones 1:40:28, Ansley Rutland 1:45:08, Anna Davis 1:47:54. 25-29 – Sunday Davis 1:23:44, Meaghan Holmes 1:32:21, Hillary Wagstaff 1:36:29. 30-34 – Erika Suhy 1:24:45, Kimberly Shelton 1:37:26, Siobhan Havlik 1:40:30. 35-39 – Jennifer Goff 1:22:42, Mary Claire Cox 1:29:01, Christie Martin 1:34:26. 40-44 – Kim Bowler 1:26:58, Yoko England 1:28:13, Linn Hall 1:31:58. 45-49 – Barbara Wiggins 1:31:05, Cindy Barbour 1:37:44, Tracy Proctor 1:37:52. 50-54 – Chantal Faure 1:38:42, Gail Davis 1:43:17, Alice Menafra 1:44:29. 55-59 – Sharon Jansky 1:52:21, Lisa Roberts 1:53:22, Tammy Johnston 1:54:01. 60-64 – Becky Morgan 1:48:08, Joy Kelly 1:50:03, Dawn Eberhard 2:06:45. 65-69 – Patsy Ringler 2:24:43, Donna Akers 2:36:06, Ali Schaad 2:44:22. 70-74 – Katherine Kilmurry 2:23:23, Jane Mergle 3:34:32. 75-over – Shirley Brown 3:20:55.

Male, 5K: Overall – Stephan St-Martin 15:07, Matt Shock 15:40, Victor Nadeau-Pare 16:35.

14-under – Taylor Marlow 19:00, Ben Johnson 21:05, Evan Baxley 22:09. 15-19 – Spencer Waters 17:30, Trent Mize 25:30, Heston Mize 25:58. 20-24 – Taylor Hodge 23:14, Jordan West 24:35, Caleb Knight 25:00. 25-29 – Charles Olson 23:15, Joshua Gandy 23:17, Wayne Hall 23:47. 30-34 – Ryan Strickler 18:04, Gregory Wrape 19:16, Ryan Sacko 20:03. 35-39 – Robert Carroca 16:59, Gregory Lowry 19:10, Michael Major 20:54. 4044 – Niles Yantchook 19:13, Africo Smalls 21:23, Daniel Brass 21:41. 45-49 – Paul Reardon 18:51, Scott Dilling 19:28, William Leppert 20:17. 50-54 – Jeff MacIntosh 22:36, Terry Sell 23:08, Bill Roth 24:50. 55-59 – Jimmy Arnold 19:47, Randall Bowles 20:52, Gary Cooper 21:37. 60-64 – Rick Doss 23:00, David Donahue 23:39, Thomas Duckworth 25:21. 65-69 – Bill Piatt 22:57, David King 22:58, Mackie Johnson 23:12. 70-74 – Mike Lantz 28:32, Calvin Ferguson 33:40, Bill Whisenant 33:47. 75over – George Hagan 32:09, James Roether 33:46, Lee Archer 33:56.

Top 3 female winners (L-R): Erin Miller (3rd), Alyssa Bloomquist (1st) and Sara Powell (2nd) at Myrthe Beach Mini Marathon.

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Female, 5K: Overall – Michelle Ziegler 18:04, Lisa Pieterse 19:31, Heather Costello 19:39.

14-under – Emma Calvert 21:28, Emma Reinhardt 22:02, Abigail Calvert 23:46. 15-19 – Emily Sutherland 23:10, Valentina Pantani 23:38, Shana Taylor 26:12. 20-24 – Heather Jones 21:37, Brennan McDavid 21:46, Karie Huff 29:15. 25-29 – Lydia Jacewicz 22:05, Ilana Aumick 24:36, Tori O’Bryant 25:07. 30-34 – Sarah Torgersen 23:24, Kimberly Hardin 23:25, Rebekah Troutman 25:34. 35-39 – Becky Dougherty 20:48, Jenn PierceVande Vooren 24:01, Carrie Dunn 24:19. 40-44 – Michelle Visconti 22:06, Shelley Minton 24:06, Melissa Etling 24:14. 4549 – Wendy D’Arbasie 21:17, Christine Kitzler 21:18, Mary Margaret McEachern 22:07. 50-54 – Kelli Ford 26:08, Cindy Eaton 26:29, Julie Ferguson 26:43. 55-59 – Virginia Kelly-Todd 25:01, Terri MacIntosh 29:17, Cynthia Wyatt 30:14. 60-64 – Josephine King 28:04, Karen Hilbourn 29:04, Barbara Brenkworth 29:58. 65-69 – Rita Beam 32:57, Patricia Ferguson 39:03, Carol Hodrick 39:44. 75-over – Carol Allen 47:05, Jeanne Hendrix 59:54, Crystal Higby 1:04:25.

Pumpkin Run 5K Irmo, SC – 10/31 Male, Overall – Joe Keitt 17:11, Dustin Carder 17:25, Jeff Spraker 17:35.

Masters – Angel Manuel 19:56, Alex McDonald 19:57, Anthony Hernandez 20:29.

2-7 – Dantzlev Covington 29:54, Luke Tully 39:33, Bradley O’Leary 40:42. 8-10 – Seth Shealy 22:59, Hampton Miller 24:22, Ben Hawkins 24:49. 11-13 – Joshua Morten 20:40, Saint Hadwin 22:55, Neal Necastro 22:55. 14-16 – Fred Manning 20:47, Taylor Thomas 21:17, David Rypkema 22:43. 17-19 – Griffin Bryant 27:41, Bryon Turbeville 29:04, Josh Fields 31:38.

20-24 – Joshua Chaney 21:17, Dakota Skutka 23:22, Josh Stevenson 24:42. 25-29 – Brandon Lee 22:54, Jordan Louie 24:56, Seth Lapic 26:22. 30-34 – Jason Dimery 17:54, Jesse Near 22:25, Justin Kier 23:35. 35-39 – David Pappas 23:26, George Hartrick 24:29, Kevin Major 26:31. 40-44 – Charley Clements 22:32, Marion Hinson 25:10, Todd Whalon 26:31. 4549 – Joel Watts 20:59, Kevin Potts 22:49, Wayne Shuler 22:53.

50-54 – Danny Westerkam 22:41, Tony Scotti 25:39, Kevin Paschal 25:51. 55-59 – Ken Sekley 20:53, John Gasque 28:06, Carl Rohrig 30:31. 60-64 – Pete O’Boyle 21:42, Robert Sanders 28:46, Pete Poore 29:54. 65-69 – Jan Hardwick 24:00, Alex Ponomarez 26:58. 70-over – Arnold Floyd 25:33, Peter Mugglestone 27:11, Henry Holt 29:31.

Female, Overall – Liz Locke 21:07, Ashley Culler 22:55, Amy Pierson 24:09.

Masters – Karen Manning 23:00, Shelley Hinson 25:10, Dianne Fladung 26:27.

2-7 – Sarah Walling 48:26. 8-10 – Claire Hawkins 25:51, Abigail White 26:43, Ella Yarborough 27:42. 11-13 – Alexis Conrad 25:45, Elise Hill 26:53, Anneliese Rypkema 30:10. 14-16 – Madelyn Moosbrugger 24:15, Mary O’Toole 24:55, Stephanie Mason 26:35. 17-19 – Laureen Ouzts 25:48, Samantha Morten 27:41, Jessica Weaver 28:24. 20-24 – Sarah Hardy 24:46, Shelby Bryant 25:24, Rebekah Chitty 25:28. 25-29 – Emma Husby 25:39, Jodine Avant 25:46, Sarah Merriman 25:48. 30-34 – Jessica Weems 25:05, Autumn Wilson 26:11, Jessica Major 26:16. 35-39 – Jamie Van Zandelhof 28:10, Christina McCarty 28:15, April Hutto 31:42. 40-44 – Amy Barnhill 26:31, Katie Broussard 27:54, Missy Moosbrugger 28:40. 45-49 – Heather Hawn 26:51, Teresa Campbell 29:35, Cameron Barkley 30:39.

50-54 – Pamela Griffin 28:51, Catherine Hazan 29:28, Terry Dudley 31:54. 55-59 – Lisa Smarr 28:09, Kathleen Lovelace 30:39, Barbara Hudson 31:19. 60-64 – Karen Kramer 31:22, Cheryll Stetar 37:24, Sally Raymond 45:03. 65-69 – Jan Hardwick 24:00, Alex Ponomarev 26:58. 70-over – Janiee

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This Running Life The Tuna 200 - or Sleepless in North Carolina The midday sun was high in the sky and the temperature was inching up to 80 on an unusually warm, late-fall day when I arrived at an almost empty parking lot somewhere out in the boondocks near the North Carolina coast.

After running, jogging and walking my final 7-mile leg in the 2015 Tuna relay, I was ready for a round of hi-fives, cheers and attagirls from my teammates.

But all I saw was a blank slate of asphalt and two volunteers who were ready to call it a day and go home.

The race was nearly over, after all.

The Tuna Run 200 -- you might call it “Sleepless in North Carolina” -- started before dawn on a cool, foggy October morning. Teams of runners lined up in waves in Garner, N.C. to start the 200mile relay that would take us down country roads, past trailer homes, barns, pastures, and fields barren after recent harvests.

Brian Malak of Charleston, S.C. hatched the idea to start a series of 200mile relays in South Carolina, Virginia and North Carolina in 2010 after he had run similar races in other parts of the country.

“We did not have any relays local to where I live,” he wrote in an email. “A friend of mine who had captained our teams said he wanted to start one and we ended up putting one together - the Palmetto 200 from Columbia to Charleston.”

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He wanted to add more relays and Raleigh to Atlantic Beach seemed like a good fit so he launched the Tuna Run in 2012.

The Tuna fielded 85 teams this year, with just under 1,000 runners. Runners could choose six-person ultra marathon teams or 12-person full teams.

Occasionally lone super ultra marathon runners cover the entire course by themselves.

My team -- called “Team Mimosa” -was a regular full team with 12 runners divided into two vans. Each of us was assigned to three legs, and the total distance for each runner was between 15 and 18 miles. The legs ranged from 2 miles to 10 miles each. Our team's speed was averaged out at a 10-minute mile pace.

Slower teams start in the early waves beginning at 6:00 a.m. from a park in Garner, a community just south of Raleigh. The teams roll out, with the fastest getting on the road mid-morning.

Team Mimosa finishes the 2015 Tuna Run 200, from Garner to Atlantic Beach. Our team of 12 runners had two van drivers who drew their share of attention thanks to their chauffeur uniforms. From left front row: Julia Hershberger, Mariana Aldridge, Cheryl Klein, Lisa Arnold, Esther Dill and Carol Scheible. Back Row: Dane Hershberger, Joe Berdiel, Mary Szymkowski, Phil Sielatycki, Raj Petchetti, Teri Saylor, Janyne Kizer and Chris Klein.

At a campground, we pitched a tent at one o'clock in the morning. By 2 a.m., four of us had lined up like a tin of sardines in the tent. The other three slept in the van. Our wake-up call came at 5. We were back on the road again before the sun came up.

Our team captain, Jerry Canterbury had meticulously assigned us our legs, based on our pace, factoring in distance. He had us, on paper, arriving at the beach by midafternoon - around 33 hours after we started.

By mid-morning the second day, we were hopelessly behind schedule so instead of each runner taking a leg, we doubled up and ran our legs at the same time.

And this is how I happened to end up alone in an empty parking lot.

Our van had three runners left: Dane Hershberger, Raj Petchetti and me.

Dane was still running his final 5 miles when I hit the road for my last 7-mile leg.

Our van driver took Raj to the spot where he was supposed to start the 2-mile leg to finish his journey, then doubled back to pick up Dane.

The plan was to meet Raj at the end of his last run, and head back to pick me up.

But Raj was nowhere to be found.

He had started running, and at the twomile mark, there was no end zone in sight.

So he just kept on running on that hot afternoon. He called the van driver to bring him some water and he kept on running. Once his team realized they had dropped him off at the wrong location to start his run, they found him still running along the road, convinced him to stop and circled back for me.

In the end, with all runners accounted for, Team Mimosa did cross the Tuna Run finish line, and not in last place, either.

There was still plenty of food and beer

The idea is for all of the runners to cross the finish line, 200 miles later within a decent window of time to enjoy the finish line beach party together.

Here's how it worked There were six runners and one driver in each of two Team Mimosa vans. Van One went first, starting at 6:30 a.m. Mary Szymkowski led the chase, covering her 5.5 mile leg in well under an hour. The van carried me to the first exchange zone where I waited by the side of the road for her to tag me, launching me on my first 5.5-mile leg. We took turns running until all six runners had finished their legs.

Meanwhile, our teammates in Van Two had gone for breakfast. They would catch up with us later to start their legs.

Somehow, Brian and his crew managed to find country roads so remote I was completely disoriented for about two thirds of the course. Brian admitted there was a lot of back road driving and mapping to get that course set.

“It is a challenge to find good exchange zones,” he wrote. “You don't want the legs to be too short or too long so you need to find 35 suitable and wiling locations where teams can park their vans.”

Most of the exchange zones were at schools and churches, where many kindhearted people opened their fellowship halls, restroom facilities and even sanctuaries for hungry and tired runners to rest, take a potty break and grab a bite to eat.

It was a hotter than average weekend in North Carolina, and it did not take long before Team Mimosa started slowing CONTINUED ON PAGE 32 down.

Members of Team Mimosa who have already finished the 2015 Tuna Run 200 wait for the rest of their teammates to run in. From left: Joe Berdiel, Carol Scheible, Raj Petchetti, Julia Hersberger, Dane Hershberger, Chris Klein and Lisa Garrity.

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TENNESSEE Overmountain Victory Run 10 miles Piney Flats, TN – 10/10 Male, Overall – Andrew Campbell 1:08:33, Jason Tipton 1:13:28, Roman Zehner 1:14:11.

Masters – Zehner 1:14:11.

Grandmasters – Blake Williams 1:21:03.

Senior Grandmasters – Bob Townsend 1:21:41.

14-under – Henri Collins 2:11:10. 15-19 – Max McGlamery 1:29:38. 25-29 – Dustin Greene 1:19:45. 30-34 – Theodore Morgan 1:20:16, Ben DeWitt 1:42:22. 35-39 – Shawn Nave 1:35:53. 40-44 – John Carter 1:14:53, Robert Bradley 1:19:03, Richard Weber 1:25:50. 45-49 – Eric Henley 1:27:27, Marc Foguenne 1:40:11. 50-54 – Glenn Hudson 1:47:45, Richard Oreskovic 1:57:29. 55-59 – Bill Jones 1:28:09, Scott White 1:28:13, Jon Reynolds 1:40:20. 60-64 – Clyde Kidd 1:24:32, Michael Brannon 1:32:05, Joe Knight 1:41:38. 65-69 – Bill Dickerson 1:22:23, Gary Rice 1:29:52, Bob Hardin 1:30:55. 7074 – Tom Deaderick 1:33:22, Tony Borghetti 1:33:33, LeeRoy Hurst 1:40:11.

Female, Overall – Sarah Bradley 1:21:06, Amy Bradley 1:22:12, Rachel Monderer 1:26:17.

Masters – Amy Bradley 1:22:12.

Grandmasters – Rachel Monderer 1:26:17.

Senior Grandmasters – Marianne Brannon 1:30:37.

25-29 – Cristi Blalock 2:47:40. 30-34 – Allison Gingrich 1:32:45, Lacy Hughes 1:53:12, Brandie Maness 2:01:37. 35-39 – Sarah Bowen 1:30:49, Rose VanHuss 2:01:28, Crystal Landers 2:11:10. 40-44 – Meg Collins 1:55:22. 45-49 – Sarah Harkness 1:28:59, Janette Adams Erchinger 1:31:36, Suzanne Boothe 1:45:54. 50-54 – Nancy Hagood 1:43:09, Tena Keys 2:01:29.

55-59 – Mary Fanslow 1:41:57, Patti Turpin 1:42:37. 60-64 – Katie Yates 2:12:00. 65-69 – Lana Butler 1:59:36, Donna Akers 2:01:17.

Farragut Fall 5K Farragut, TN – 10/24 Male, Overall – Adam Chase 17:57, Matt Stegall 19:12, John Schitter19:50.

Masters – Mark D’Allessandro 20:14.

Grandmasters – Craig Schwartz 21:30.

14-under – Alden Smith 34:48, Colin Perez-Bergquist 40:29, Marcus Williams 41:53. 15-19 – Jay Kirchner 22:48, Lewis Wang 29:25. 20-29 – Trent Sanders 26:50, Christian Lewelllyn 31:42, Ben Kerwin 39:08. 30-39 – Chris Davis 20:25, Chris West 20:34, Shane Carr 22:52. 40-49 – Scott Fraze 26:15, Brian Lonas 26:59, Les Fout 31:02. 50-59 – Mark McKeever 22:05, Richard Winterfield 22:56, Mark MacDonald 23:21. 60-65 – Conrad Blickenstorfer 27:12, Jim Bolon 29:14, Mike Pratt 38:35.

66-70 – Bruce Fox 26:56, Frank Letchworth 28:42, Chuck Delllinger 35:36. 71-75 – CR Morton 25:00, Harold Finke 42:58.

Female, Overall – Holly Niznik 23:31, Madelyn Dresen 24:54, Anita Dresen 25:00.

Masters – Mona El Jisr 26:55.

Grandmasters – Lori Huenink 26:58.

14-under – Kate Bass 30:58, Macy Sharpe 38:59. 15-19 – Kristen Werner 25:01, Lindsey Von Hagen 26:23, Natalie Schoonheim 27:36. 20-29 – Alyssa Jordan 26:40, Camille Sanders 28:03, Samantha lewellyn 31:42. 30-39 – Nisserine Whisman 28:04, Amy Larson 29:31, Brittne Jennings 30:42. 4049 – Wendy Petruzzi 27:11, Kelly Gibson 29:25, Su Wang 32:02.

50-59 – Patty Schoonheim 30:21, Crystal Apon 33:03, Charlotte Jensen 35:07. 60-65 – Denise Jordan 35:33. 71-75 – Greer Fox 44:25.

Farragut 13.1/5K Farragut, TN – 10/31 Male, half marathon: Overall – Patrick Chepotoek 1:10:18, David Makone 1:15:58, Stewart Ellington 1:16:00.

Masters – Keith Gemeinhart 1:23:59, Tim Gregory 1:24:28, Paul Horton 1:25:19.

Grandmasters – Brent Bueche 1:26:47, Jeff Colfer 1:28:35, Mark Ezzo 1:32:09.

Senior Grandmasters – Malcolm Oliver 1:39:34, Earl Tyler 1:47:17, Baker Jones 1:48:22.

15-19 – John Sadler 1:37:01, Dawson Dell 2:20:22. 20-24 – Aaron Hill 1:19:46, Taylor Coada 1:27:04, Xavier Harmon

more results at running.net 1:37:03. 25-29 – Jared Berry 1:25:01, Daniel Kittrell 1:34:16, Alex Widmer 1:37:20. 30-34 – Chris Koboldt 1:21:40, Ross Whitfield 1:27:54, Michael Teubert 1:30:17. 35-39 – Bradley Adams 1:19:35, Kenton Deitch 1:32:34, Horacio Blanco 1:34:05.

40-44 – Matt Stegall 1:26:30, Aaron Clark 1:31:55, Dave Ryan 1:34:41. 45-49 – Chris Riser 1:35:36, Kevin Phillips 1:37:08, Dave Bauman 1:37:16. 50-54 – David Hinkle 1:38:52, Brian Whitehead 1:40:26, Ron Watzke 1:40:32. 55-59 – Jeff Wade 1:47:46, Joe Caldwell 1:56:37, Gregory Wirtz 1:58:06. 60-64 – Rob Sterling 1:54:06, Chris Sentell 1:56:39, Patrick Pickard 1:58:01. 65-69 – Langston Shelton 1:50:20, Kenneth Sirois 1:52:37, Wade Hurst 2:15:09. 70-74 – Bruce Fox 2:06:30, Earl Sizemore 2:23:35. 75-79 – Bob Cunningham 1:58:54.

Clydesdale – Luke Pfleger 1:34:15, Daniel Austin 1:38:13, Marshall Anderson 1:42:43.

Female, half marathon: Overall – Gislea Olalde 1:18:35, Marion Kandie 1:20:19, Kathy Wolski 1:25:09.

Masters – Sarah Starling 1:36:34, Missie Gregory 1:37:37, Holly Sayne 1:40:15.

Grandmasters – Doris Windsand-Dausman 1:45:06, Jennifer Singh 1:46:12, Kelli Stone 1:47:28.

Senior Grandmasters – Maryjane Pitts 2:02:59, Patricia Lees 2:25:03, Shirley Sirois 2:25:26.

15-19 – Kathryn Rack 1:47:13, Jessica Rack 1:57:16, Lizzy Benson 1:57:33. 20-24 – Colleen Kelly 1:33:55, Hayley Scheer 1:42:40, Shelby Miller 1:48:23. 25-29 – Marion Corum 1:40:37, Emily Jones 1:45:02, Tesha Haggard 1:45:41. 30-34 – Jenny Vance 1:27:13, Alicia Teubert 1:33:16, Lindsay Adams 1:47:19.

35-39 – Lynn Baione 1:25:56, Gina Rouse 1:27:32, Andee Swann 1:30:12. 40-44 – Kristi Burkhardt 1:44:51, Sue Moring 1:49:03, Megan Kenner 1:50:52. 45-49 – Marsha Morton 1:41:07, Francie Thurman 1:44:05, Miranda Goss 1:48:59. 5054 – Jeanne Parish 1:56:47, Debbra Burgess 1:59:14, ChangHong Yu 1:59:52. 55-59 – Anne Lawson 1:50:07, Becky Tener 1:59:07, Kris Corbitt 2:03:29. 60-64 – Jackie Kirby 2:38:10, Kathy Nash 2:42:25, Nell Walton 3:41:02. 65-69 – Gayla Cutler 2:46:00, Phyllis Sizemore 2:48:07, Barbara Stinnett 3:26:28.

Athena – Liz Eastman 1:55:28, Nicole Howe 1:57:17.

Male, 5K: Overall – Ryan Meece 20:33, Connor Howe 21:09, Donnie Sharp 21:14.

Masters – Ernie Brooks 21:43, Bobby Liles 21:59, Rick Walker 27:35.

Grandmasters – James Bollinger 27:46, David Leach 27:51, Caney Knauth 28:20.

Senior Grandmasters – Frank Bushakra 32:00, Mike Pratt 38:03, Ed Hooks 39:33.

14-under – Lonnie Saunders 22:37, Joey Weston 22:38, Tyler Case 25:56. 15-19 – Chandler Bowman 38:23. 20-24 –Anthony Scalf 31:27. 25-29 – Louise Mayor 23:17, Bin Hu 25:41, Eric Robertson 27:54. 30-34 – Steven Brand 24:42, Steven Brooks 26:19, Bryan Benson 27:30. 35-39 – David Cziep 22:35, Chris Schaefer 26:45, Larry Perkins 31:19. 40-44 – Erik Hamm 27:37, Craig Alexander 27:38, Timothy Phillips 29:55. 4549 – Jon Buchanan 31:03, Shane Tucker 31:46, Larry Sharpe 35:24. 50-54 – Bill Engle 28:21, Alan Joyce 31:10, Steven Shelton 31:52. 55-59 – William Thompson 34:57, Freddy Penny 50:55, Gary Wright 57:51. 60-64 – Tommy McCullah 51:29. 6569 – John Witherspoon 44:29. 75-79 – Jonas Holdeman, Jr. 40:36. Clydesdale – Shane Carr 23:23, Dustin Waterous 23:52, Shawn Angel 25:21.

Female, 5K: Overall – Morgan Roche 20:42, Amanda Hardcastle 20:53, Katie Klapproth 21:41.

Masters – Patti Moore 27:57, Sonya Smoak 30:12, Glenn Gladwin 30:21.

Grandmasters – Suzanne Parker 30:41, Sheila Booe 31:33, Diane Lyle 31:36.

Senior Grandmasters – Lindy Carroll 35:29, Jan Quick 39:26, Cindy Brittingham 44:36.

14-under – Ainsley Paterson 25:08, Brinley Murphy 26:55, Jaiden Weston 26:56. 15-19 – Lilly Simms 25:08, Hunter-Sue Bowen 28:28, Viktoria Ohstrom 34:47. 20-24 – Shelby Scott 26:32, Meredith Manning 26:39, Sarah Pelfrey 38:36. 25-29 – Emily Clark 23:43, Caitlin Morris 278:04, Melissa DiRado 28:56.

30-34 – Kristin Sharp 23:44, Kelly Novarro 25:23, Julie Schaefer 26:27. 35-39 – Laura Branson 24:00, Tommi Buford 24:03, Bonnie Enders 25:09. 40-44 – Christy Martin 31:45, Betty Brown 33:46, Cindy Abidi 34:24. 45-49 – Jo Ann Whitfield 31:09, Kelly Gibson 31:26, Julie Koontz 31:50. 50-54 – Joni Joyce 36:14, Dotty Bollinger 36:36, Maureen Ezzo 37:48. 55-59 – Vicky Wallace 38:41, Peggy Kane 42:14, Christine McMurray 45:28. 60-64 – Zayn Bowling 47:58, Kathy McCullah 51:29. 6569 – Bonnie Greer 57:03. Athena – Lori McCown 27:20, Becky Fryxell 30:18, Jennifer Torregiano 31:51.

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VIRGINIA Hog Jog 5K Smithfield, VA – 10/10 Male, Overall – Connor Murphy 17:58, Jacob Fields 18:01, Samuel Wilson 18:17.

Masters – Glen Morris 18:50, Lee Duncan 19:56, John Caggiano 20:00.

11-under – Taylor Price 20:22, Cooper Plott 24:28, Ethan Caggiano 27:26. 12-14 – Jonathan Hamilton 18:57, Alex Hanna 20:21, Andrew Fields 20:30. 15-19 – Ryan Balentine 18:21, Noah Morris 18:41, Ryan Wright 18:48. 20-24 – Miller Deming 22:03, Chris Kurowski 22:10, Luke Hill 24:01. 25-29 – Victor Pinto 19:51, Matthew Jones 19:52, Brett Pendell 21:13. 30-34 – Jose De La Cadena 18:36, Scott Karlin 19:27, Ben Shear 20:57.

35-39 – Joseph Klopfer 21:37, Sean Holmer 24:33, Todd Whitcomb 25:46. 40-44 – Jay Bluett 20:01, Walt Hattemer 20:48, Billy Parker 22:05. 45-49 – Jeffrey Fitch 20:30, Chad Simpson 21:14, Paul Whiddon 21:50. 50-54 – Joe Garrity 21:17, Mark Dow 22:08, Lane Newsome 23:06. 55-59 – Tim Westfall 23:04, David Ebert 23:35, Ernest Murray 23:59. 60-64 – Donnie Wyatt 21:01, Joe Mattingly 25:48, William Shea 29:24. 65-69 – Joseph Verdirame 25:06, William Thurston 29:26, James Porceila 30:59. 70-over – Doug Berry 29:02, Joseph Polinski 34:16, Jim Halley 40:04.

Female, Overall – Lydia Wilson 19:48, Jennifer Riddick 20:53, Pamela Lovett 20:58.

Masters – Karla Lewi 23:28, Ellen Wilkinson 23:42, Patricia Holland 23:43.

11-under – Natalee Jones 24:55, Lydia Jones 24:56, Maddie Hanna 30:01. 12-14 – Katherine Caggiano 22:09, Courtney Collins 22:27, Samantha Grant 22:28. 15-19 – Caitlynn Melanson 22:50, Rachel Sigrist 23:10, Lewis Kendall 23:29. 2024 – Lauren Hoy 23:16, Rachel George 24:02, Rebekah Wilson 24:11. 25-29 – Renee Lenassi 23:26, Lindsey Accardi 24:54, Cara Stone 26:39. 30-34 – Jaime Lawson 24:46, Christen Jones 26:09, Leilani Adams 27:08. 35-39 – Amy Branch 28:27, Jessie Donaldson 28:42, Kimberley Fedor 28:52. 40-44 – Amy Balka 27:00, Christen Whiddon 28:24, Stephanie Caggiano 28:29. 4549 – Denise Baylous 25:58, Barbara Hill 25:59, Carla Cline 27:50. 50-54 – Melanie Mitchell 24:15, Kathy Delong 26:12, Jill Reiser 26:20. 55-59 – Debby Kowalski 27:59, Patricia Wiedemann 30:07, Kathy Scarberry 30:11. 60-64 – Lucy Hines 29:58, Dottie Humphreys 30:07, Joanne Gordon 35:02. 65-69 – Patricia Infantine 29:00, Elaine Cardwell 36:09, Susan Saunders 37:14. 70-over – Gale Barnes 29:37, Ann Hirn 31:18, Barbara Stark 31:35. – Bruce Davis

Crawlin Crab Half Marathon/5K Virginia Beach, VA – 10/17 Male, Overall – Ryan Carroll 1:12:46, Joe Kane 1:19:53, Pete Gibson 1:21:03.

Masters – Dwight Jacobs 1:25:43, Aaron Jones 1:27:24, Chris Basford 1:27:31.

15-19 – Kevin Mahan 1:34:27, Thomas Medlin 1:41:04, Max Hennessy 1:41:09. 20-24 – Daniel Richard 1:23:45, Win Clark 1:32:25, Timothy Cheng 1:34:03. 25-29 – Steven Brewer 1:22:57, Erik Bates 1:23:12, Nicholas Weigand 1:27:30. 30-34 – Philip McCollum 1:25:23, Patrick Kennedy 1:32:53, Paul Day 1:35:22. 35-39 – Michael Leech 1:21:05, Matthew Ballard 1:26:45, Joe Telford 1:26:51. 40-44 – Erik Sandvig 1:28:06, William Courtemanche 1:30:09, Robert Mikulski 1:30:16. 45-49 – David Herbert 1:29:27, David Lockard 1:30:56, Brian Lutgens 1:35:13. 50-54 – Kurt Wohler 1:32:57, Sonny Lowe 1:33:18, James Romag 1:33:23. 55-59 – Scott Wagner 1:29:48, Jim Uzel 1:31:42, Ron Weaver 1:34:42. 60-64 – Kevin Topp 1:38:28, Gene Bachman 1:43:17, Roy Blakeburn 1:49:11. 65-69 – Joe Day 1:43:31, Philip Gibrall 1:48:23, Bert Dominguez 1:48:49.

70-74 – Larry Arata 2:03:38, Clint Page 2:21:55, Ronald Kellum 2:28:52.

Female, Overall – Kris Lawrence 1:21:06, Teresa Allman 1:23:14, Johanna Torgesen 1:27:30.

Masters – Amy McCann 1:40:23, Suzy Ramirez-Lowe 1:41:10, Susanne Fierros 1:44:24.

15-19 – Keara Garrity 1:52:39, Kassie Tulenko 2:11:59. 2024 – Julie Machamer 1:29:06, Jessica Armstrong 1:31:42, Meghann Forshey 1:40:09. 25-29 – Christine Hubbard 1:30:58, Courtney Klepac 1:46:13, Brianne Moran 1:46:37. 30-34 – Sika Henry 1:28:45, Sarah Thurman 1:31:06, Megan Ulanich-Overey 1:33:19. 35-39 – Krista Cain 1:37:09, Adriana Aldape 1:41:51, Claire Blanton 1:42:57. 40-44 – Jennifer Strickland 1:45:11, Susan Hagel 1:46:23, Heather Nixon 1:48:03. 45-49 – Catherine Hasle 1:51:17, Ann Cole 1:52:33, Mary Brown 1:53:40. 50-54 – Debra Price 1:48:04, Lisa Wagner 1:52:03, Margaret Kopacz 1:53:09. 55-59 – Carolyn Harrison 1:48:28, Norma Phillips 1:49:00, Janet Dobson 1:59:22. 60-64 – Frances Newton 1:59:08, Jackie Ahlsted 2:05:45, Teri Delaney 2:06:32. 65-69 – Betty Brothers 1:43:28, Barbara Biasi 2:03:31, Mary Johsnon 2:36:14. 70-74 – Betty Thomas 3:11:05.

Male, 5K: Overall – Ryan Carroll 15:52, Geroge Matais 17:36, James Myatt 18:52.

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Masters – Steven Armitage 19:13, John Burcher 19:56, Kevin Dieter 20:40.

10-under – Mitch Griesi 22:27, Tristan Bakian 28:08, Braden Long 32:13. 11-14 – Sho Adams 26:30, Holden McCormick 26:35, Michael Mason 32:39. 15-19 – Scottie Enis 24:47, Denzeil Wiltshire 25:54, John Chiles 27:44. 20-24 – Vincent Wehking 21:56, Thomas Barringer 22:12, Scott Bergstresser 23:37. 25-29 – Nicholas Weigand 18:57, Steven Brewer 19:37, Hassan Craddock 20:06. 30-34 – Matthew Doran 20:41, David Weaver 21:02, Shammy Roberts 21:03. 35-39 – Michael Lynch 21:08, Jim Brooks 21:33, John Woodard 21:35. 40-44 – Franklin Derricott 22:13, Noah Taylor 23:00, Michael Ziegler 23:13. 4549 – Chad Simpson 20:57, Aaron Candella 21:47, Terence Wood 22:05. 50-54 – Steven Robbins 20:50, Dwight Starks 22:30, Tim Robinson 22:39. 55-59 – Bill Price 21:38, Kevin Boleyn 21:58, Steven Stasulis 22:00. 60-64 – Donnie Wyatt 21:16, Randy Tephabock 24:16, Michael Martin 24:26. 65-69 – Gerald Ortiz 27:45, Andrew Medvec 28:54, Kevin Garner 39:43. 70-74 – Robby Harris 39:35, Michael Gontesky 43:43, William Simpson 45:08. 75-79 – Charles Terrell 33:19.

Female, 5K: Overall – Claire Blanton 22:34, Laura McCarthy 22:46, Angie Todd 23:24.

Masters – Margaret Kopacz 23:40, Terri Kindness 23:42, Dawn Gray 23:42.

10-under – Emily Waters 29:51, Sakura Waseline 30:05, Samantha Dresch 34:00. 11-14 – Alexis Stewart 26:57, Hayley Blanton 27:06, Taylor Green 27:59. 15-19 – Alicia Rolon 28:28, Keara Garrity 28:38, Hannah Miles 29:01. 20-24 – Tiffany Tyler 23:26, Shannon Sansone 25:14, Shelby Locke 26:26. 25-29 – Kathryn Majewski 23:56, Jocelyn Tourault 24:04, Emily Young 24:12. 30-34 – Amanda Houck 23:39, Amanda Shuler 24:37, Jennifer Tamble 25:10. 35-39 – January Davidson 25:02, Nicola Hall 25:13, Brandi Angus 25:28. 40-44 – Rebecca Denny 23:51, Coreen Lee 24:24, Shelia Johnson 24:43. 45-49 – Milda Donahoe 23:54, Amanda Deverich 24:32, Jami Callahan-Brill 25:28. 50-54 – Valor Foy Jones 24:56, Carolyn Bowman 27:37, Cassandra Autry 29:02. 55-59 – Terri Weaver 24:54, Debbie Puckett 25:43, Carol Miranda 27:34. 60-64 – Janice Graser 26:11, Jackie Ahlsted 29:35, Crisandra Tephabock 30:56. 65-69 – Jane Abbott 30:51, Susan Saunders 34:28, Barbara Francis 34:59. 75-79 – Pauline Ely 43:44, Carolyn Tody 49:52, Fannie Walls 55:15.

Wicked 10K Virginia Beach, VA – 10/31 Male, Overall – Ryan Carroll 32:45, Ryan Foster 33:10, George Matais 35:45.

Masters – Pete Gibson 36:50, Keith Gray 36:54, Michael Waterman 39:01.

10-under – Bradley Troyer 39:33, Caleb Williams 48:59, Cameron Sadr 49:36. 11-14 – Hunter Johnson 39:21, Tyler Howe 40:19, Jack Van Straten 41:29. 15-19 – Zachary Evans 38:56, Gavin Soscia 39:13, Erik Spencer 39:24. 20-24 – Matthew Riloff 37:09, Andrew Brodt 42:17, Loreto Pantano 42:22. 25-29 – Daniel Killeen 39:33, Shaun Foret 39:42, Spencer Jurkiewicz 39:48. 30-34 – Christopher Stock 36:18, John Eppes 37:31, Chris Robinson 38:56. 35-39 – Brett Riley 38:54, JP Amonte 39:43, Brian Walker 41:25. 40-44 – Robert Hunter 41:06, Timothy Suhr 41:19, David Markle 41:33. 45-49 – Kevin Martingayle 39:03, Steven Bowser 39:23, Steven Armitage 39:48. 50-54 – Ernie Leber 41:40, Rodney Rain 42:47, Ardi Vahedi 43:16. 55-59 – Ron Weaver 41:43, David Furgeson 43:18, Frank Crum 44:47. 60-64 – Victor Gazzolo 45:01, Dave Edgerton 45:51, Donnie Wyatt 46:00. 65-69 – Bill Hart 44:20, William Pardee 51:20, David Ozolek 53:07. 70-74 – Tom Walsh 58:46, Frank Marsh 59:27, Ronald Kellum 1:03:28. 75-79 – Bob Otto 58:24, CA Duke 1:35:42. 80-over – Sid Bass 1:47:41.

Female, Overall – Anna Nelson 39:21, Sarah Thurman 39:32, Diana Espinoza 40:26.

Masters – Andrea Leber 41:37, Kimberly Taylor 44:42, Julie Hicks 45:17.

10-under – Kayla Foley 54:22, Kaya Dargusch 54:47, Emily Wagner 1:04:27. 11-14 – Lexia Hann 45:45, Abigail Balkus 45:45, Julia Duarte 48:16. 15-19 – Lizzie White 45:10, Anna Phan 45:22, Erin Weible 48:34. 20-24 – Meagan Marciano 42:28, Lauren Hoy 48:12, Lindsay Gentrup 48:58. 25-29 – Samantha Popovich 41:21, Krista Sheets 41:40, Cailin Davis 42:47. 30-34 – Stephanie Manny 41:12, Elizabeth Knize 41:49, Rachel Keipe 42:28. 35-39 – Stephanie Smith-Olansen 40:36, Jamie Dockiewicz 40:41, Nicole Weidensaul 44:38. 40-44 – Jennifer Gildea 46:15, Carmen Walker 47:03, Clarice Matthews 47:36. 45-49 – Jill Kratzer 45:41, Kelly Borkman 46:40, Jennifer Bowers 48:16. 50-54 – Elfriede Noonan 48:26, Maureen Ventrice 49:40, Margaret Kopacz 50:19. 55-59 – D’Ellen Parter 47:04, Beth Lanoue 50:27, Norman Phillips 50:33. 60-64 – June Hartman 54:29, Janice Graser 54:58, Lynn Anderson 54:58. 6569 – Karen Knust 49:13, Suzanne Gibson 55:43, Elizabeth Gold 1:07:06. 70-74 – Carol Getsinger 1:10:43, Diane Beasley 1:13:41, Elvira Ramirez 1:31:15. 75-79 – Alice Bowers 1:23:51, Pauline Ely 1:36:07, Ellen Stott 1:40:45.

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THIS RUNNING LIFE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 30 to enjoy, as we started making plans for the 2016 Tuna Run. Tuna Run Highlights: The name of the race. Some people think the race is called “Tuna Run” because seared tuna is part of the finish line party food. Brian told me the idea to call the run “Tuna Run” came from seaman lore that the fishing is good when the tuna are running. “I have to say I was not sold on it immediately, but I'm glad I decided to stay with it,” he wrote.

Running at night. When I considered that I would have to run in the dead of night, mostly alone, along narrow shoulders of country roads, I was nervous. And I wasn't the only one who felt that way.

But once I was out there, under a nearly full moon, wearing enough flashing lights to decorate a Christmas tree, it didn't even seem dark. I even enjoyed hearing coyotes, howling in harmony off in the distance. When people say their favorite part of overnight relays is the nighttime running, I know what they are talking about.

Team names. Team names are inventive and clever puns and twists on words.

Tunado, Chickens of the Sea, Friends in Slow Places, Fool Speed Ahead, Coast Busters, Asphalt Junkies, and We Got the Runs are just a few of the great team names spotted along the way.

Winners. The Pickle People is the team to beat. Legendary for their speed and daring, they dash across all 200 miles like it's just a jog in the park. They are so fast, they don't need to pitch a tent or even worry about eating because they can make it to the finish line in plenty of time to catch a nap before the party. This year, The Pickle People finished the Tuna 200 in 24 hours and 24 minutes - average pace 7:17.

The Ultramarathon team winner was the Red Hot Mamas, finishing in 29 hours and 35 minutes.

Ashby Ray, a solo runner, who ran all 200 miles by himself, finished in 64 hours and 50 minutes. A second solo runner, Jeff Bell, finished in 66 hours and 44 minutes.

Teri Saylor lives, runs and bikes in Raleigh, NC. Reach her at 919-604-0288

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“Racing South” THE ONLY CALENDAR YOU NEED TO RUN THE SOUTH Race Directors: Use form on page 37 to send information on all upcoming races.

Runners: Please verify information before traveling to a race.

Abbreviations: RD = race day, RW = racewalk, FR = fun run, P/M = postmarked, W/C = wheelchair.

ALABAMA Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Huntsville - Galaxy of Lights 5K & 3K Holiday Dash, 11/30: 5K 6:30pm; 12/1: 3K 6:30pm. Info: Carol Casey (256)830-4447 (x290), ccasey@hsvbg.org.

Dec. 5, Andalusia - Andalusia Civitan Holiday Half Marathon & 5K, 7:30am. Info: Andalusia Civitan Club (334)488-6333.

Dec. 5, Athens - Athens High School JROTC Jingle Bell Jog 5K, 8am. Info: james.chambers@acs-k12.org.

Dec. 5, Birmingham - THE GREAT AMAZING RACE Birmingham, 1 Mile w/obstacles; 3pm. Info: Great Amazing Race, (513)518-0528, info@greatamazingrace.com.

Dec. 5, Mobile - Speed the Light 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Margaret Olive (251)401-8039, mlolive@bellsouth.net.

Dec. 5, Montgomery - Jingle Bell Run 5K, 1K & Elf Chase; 8am.

Info: Lendria Glass (334)557-1577, lglass@arthritis.org.

Dec. 6, Huntsville - Mistletoe Madness 5K, 2:30pm; 1 Mile Run/ Walk, 3pm. Info: Rhonda McDavid (205)222-2477, rhonda@sdiabetes.org.

Dec. 6, Mobile - THE GREAT AMAZING RACE Mobile, 1 Mile w/obstacles; 3pm. Info: Great Amazing Race, (513)518-0528, info@greatamazingrace.com.

Dec. 12, Birmingham - Jingle Bell Run/Walk 5K, 1 Mile Santa Chase; 9am. Info: Lauren Cicatiello (205)314-8445, lcicatiello@arthritis.org.

Dec. 12, Fort Rucker - Mistletoe 5K, 1 Mile FR; 9am. Info: (334)255-3794.

Dec. 12, Huntsville - Nike Rocket City Marathon, 8am; $90 P/M thru Oct., after $100 (online thru 12/1). Info: Suzanne Taylor (256)650-7063, suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville. com, www.runrocketcity.com Dec. 12, Point Clear - Holiday Half Marathon & 8K Run, 8:30am.

Info: Port City Pacers (251)473-7223.

Dec. 12, Talladega - Dashing Through The Springs, 5K Run/Walk, 5 Mile Trail Run; 8am; $18 by 11/30, after $22. Info: Shocco Springs-Elizabeth Cook, 1314 Shocco Springs Rd., Talladega, AL 35160; (256)2990312, ecook@shocco.org, www.shocco.org/ race Dec. 12, Tuscumbia - Dickens Dash & 1 Mile Tiny Tim Trot, 5K 9am; 1 Mile 8:30am. Info: contact@srcse.com.

Dec. 19, Bessemer - Dash Away 5K & Jingle Bell Junction, Frosty 1 Mile FR; 100-Yard Dash (6-under); 8am. Info: (205)3242434, shendren@campfire-al.org.

Dec. 19, Birmingham - Meadow Brook Runs, 5K 9am; 1 Mile FR, 10am. Info: Bob Cosby (205)991-6054, JVPOA@juno.com.

Dec. 19, Huntsville - Rudolph Run 5K, 8am. Info: marydae@aol.com.

Dec. 29, Arab - Run with the Knights Under the Lights 5K, 6pm.

Info: mistied@otelco.net.

Jan. 1, Huntsville - 1, 2 & 4 Mile Concurrent New Year’s Fun Runs, 2pm. Info: Randy McFarland (256)534-5509, mcbikeboy@yahoo.com.

Jan. 2, Point Clear - Victory Bowl 5K & 10K, 9am. Info: Willie Foster (251)928-2424.

Jan. 9, Montgomery - The Extra Mile, 5K+1 Mile/10K+1 Mile; 8am.

Info: Michael Coleman (334)210-0604, mscolemanjr@gmail.com.

Jan. 10, Mobile - Servis1st Bank First Light Marathon, Half Marathon & 5-Person Relay, 7:30am; 1.2 Mile FR & LifeSouth Kid’s Marathon, 2pm. Info: Marty O’Malley (251)438-2094, firstlightmarathon@hotmail.com.

Jan. 16, Coker - Tashka Trail Race, 50K, 25K & 4 Mile; 7am.

Info: Alison White (205)826-1658, alibama@gmail.com.

Jan. 30, Dothan - SACF Run for the Wiregrass, Half Marathon, 5K & 1 Mile FR; 8am. Info: Millie Armstrong (334)446-0247, millie.armstrong@sacfinfo.org.

Jan. 30, Mobile - The Charity Chase 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Margaret Olive (251)401-8039, mlolive@bellsouth.net.

Jan. 31, Gulf Shores - Big Beach Marathon & Half Marathon, 8am. Info: Mike Clark (336)215-0564, mike@junction311.com.

Feb. 14, Birmingham - Mercedes Marathon, Half Marathon &

Marathon Relay, 7:03am; Superhero 5K, 8am on 2/13. Info: (205)8707771, info@mercedesmarathon.com.

Feb. 14, Huntsville - Winter Winds Road Races, 2 & 4 Miles & Fun Run; 2pm. Info: Linda Scavarda (256)656-3989, runlinda83@gmail.com.

Feb. 20, Gulf Shores - Sea Turtle 1/2 Marathon and Sweetheart 5K Run/5K Walk.

1/2 Marathon 7:30am, $20/Students (18under), $50 by 1/1, $60 by 2/5, $80 after 2/5, $90 on Race Day; 5K Run/Walk, 9am, $15/ Students (18-under), $30 by 1/1, $35 by 2/5, $40 on Race Day, $20/Students (18-under); 1 Mile Fun Run, 8:30am, $15 by 2/19, $20 on Race Day. Info: Sweetheart Run 5K/Sea Turtle 1/2 Marathon, POB 3584, Orange Beach, AL 36561; Walt Graham (205)966-4366, sweetheartrun@run42k.com, www.RunSignUp.com Feb. 20, Moulton, AL - Black Warrior/Phillip Parker 50K, 50K Relay, 25K, 5 Mile Trail Runs; 8am. Info: Jay Baxter (256)303-1948, keith@blackwarrior50k.com.

March 5, Tuscaloosa - Tuscaloosa Half Marathon & 5K, 7am.

Info: Tammy Denson (205)345-7600, tammydensonpls@bellsouth.net or tuscaloosahalfmarathon@gmail.com.

ARKANSAS Dec. 5, Batesville - White River Christmas Half Marathon & Relay, 9am. Info: boakley59@hotmail.com.

Dec. 5, Benton - Speedy Santa 5K, 8:30am. Info: (501)7782271, clay.cunningham@fbcbenton.org.

Dec. 5, Bentonville - Bentonville Running Series: Frosty 5K, 8am. Info: lmoore@bentonvillear.com.

Dec. 5, Fayetteville - Jingle Bell Jog/Reindeer Fun Run, 9am.

Info: (479)530-8084, jinglebelljog5k@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Fayetteville - Devil’s Den Trail 9 Mile & 3 Mile, 9am. Info: (479)879-7003, registration@devilsdenrun.com.

Dec. 5, Little Rock - Jingle Bell 5K, 1 Mile; 11am. Info: (501)6647242, aharris@arthritis.org.

Dec. 5, Rison - Santa Fun Run 5K, 8am. Info: (870)818-0553, jasonallison11@yahoo.com.

Dec. 5, Russellville - Harvest Run 5K & 1 Mile, 9am. Info: (479)692-1511, williams.marie74@yahoo.com.

Dec. 12, Alma - Lake Alma Trail 3.8 Mile & 7.6 Mile, 9am. Info: (479)561-2379, lakealmatrailrun@gmail.com.

Dec. 12, Conway - Frozen Feet 5K, 8:30am. Info: (501)4994674, juniorauxiliaryofconway@hotmail.com.

Dec. 12, Greenwood - Yule Run 5K, 9am. Info: (479)996-6357, info@greenwoodchamber.net.

Dec. 12, Pine Bluff - CASA Half Marathon, 8am. Info: (870)5404911, pbcasahalf@live.com.

Dec. 12, Springdale - NWA Jingle Bell 5K & 1 Mile, 10am. Info: (800)482-8858, aharris@arthritis.org.

Dec. 19, Dardanelle - Mt. Nebo Bench Trail 4 Mile, 9am. Info: (479)477-0909, mwwitt01@gmail.com.

Dec. 19, Fayetteville - 142nd Cross Cannon 5K, 8am. Info: (479)871-0021, armydan02@yahoo.com.

Dec. 19, Little Rock - Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon, 7am.

Info: info@3bridgesmarathon.com.

Jan. 1, Batesville - Mac & Michelle’s Prediction Run, 3.8 Mile 9am. Info: (870)307-9850, macandmichelle@sbcglobal.net.

Jan. 1, Fayetteville - Black Eyed Pea New Years 5K & 10K, 10am. Info: (479)790-6491, doug@oleforjoses.com.

Jan. 9, Fayetteville - Frozen Toes Trail 15K, 8am. Info: (479)4443463, tgaulke@fayetteville-ar.gov.

Jan. 9, Hot Springs - Jockey Jog for ACH 5K, 10:30am. Info: (501)617-0668, bennettcharity@att.net.

Jan. 9, Wynne - Village Creek 25K/5K Trail Run, 8:30am. Info: Ethan Cook (870)238-4610, ecook5381@aol.com.

Jan. 16, Mountain Home - Davids Trail Endurance 40K, 25K & 7K, 9am. Info: (870)404-8363, pirateperry@outlook.com.

Jan. 31, Texarkana - Six Leg Fun Run & 5K, 2pm. Info: (903)826-4278, sixlegfunrun@gmail.com.

Feb. 6, Conway - Freezin for a Reason 5K & 10K, 9am. Info: (501)450-0512, freezin4areason@yahoo.com.

Feb. 13, Lake Village, AR to Greenville, MS - Mississippi River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. Info: (662)721-7779, mississippirivermarathon@gmail.com.

Feb. 14, Fort Smith - Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay; 8am. Info: (479)650-6894, fortsmithmarathon@gmail.com.

Feb. 21, Texarkana, AR-TX - Run the Line Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, 8am. Info: (903)792-7186, info@txkruntheline.org.

Feb. 27, Benton - The Beat Goes On 5K, 9am. Info: (501)7766746, megan.caldwell@salinememorial.org.

FLORIDA Dec. 2, Boca Raton - Boca PAL Holiday Mile, 7pm. Info: (561)361-1950, runedgetom@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Navarre - Navarre Jingle Bell Run 5K, 8am. Info: Mike Sandler (850)686-6643, mike@navarrechamberfoundation.org.

Dec. 5, Jacksonville Beach - Josh’s Run for Paws 5K, 9am.

Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

Dec. 5, Melbourne - Take Stock In Children’s Run 4 The Future 5K Walk/Run, 4pm. Info: (321)633-1000 (x756), info.bsf@brevardschools.org.

Dec. 5, Orlando - OUC Orlando Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 7:45am. Info: Jon Hughes (407)896-1160, info@trackshack.com.

Dec. 5, Pensacola - Volition America Half Marathon, 7:45am (wheelchair 7:42am); 5K, 8am; 1.3K Mission March, 8:05am. Info: Beth Murphey (602)621-3854, bmurphey@volitionamerica.com.

Dec. 5, St. Augustine - Gingerbread Man Dash 10K/5K/Kids Run; 7:30am. Info: Sal Palmieri (904)710-2458, info@ultimateracinginc.com.

Dec. 5, Tallahassee - GWTC 5 & 10 Mile Challenge, 8am. Info: 10milechallenge@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Tallahassee - Reindeer Run 5K, 9am. Info: Brooke Winston - brooke.winston23@yahoo.com.

Dec. 5, Tallahassee - Jingle Bell Run, Fun Run (1.70 mi. approx.); 6:15pm. Info: Jan Bubsey (850)891-3860, jan.bubsey@talgov.com.

Dec. 5, Tampa - Santa’s Twilight 5K Run/Walk, 7:30pm; .25 Miles Kids Candy Cane Dash, 8:30pm. Info: Sommer Sports (352)394-1320, info@sommersports.com.

Dec. 5, Vero Beach - Candy Cane 3K Run/Walk, 5:15pm. Info: (772)569-7364, jim@runnersdepotvb.com.

Dec. 5. Wauchula - Hardee YMCA Jingle Bell 5K, 8:30am. Info: Ruben Rivas (863)445-0285, rrivas@thesarasotay.org.

Dec. 6, Heritage Harbour - Scrooge 10K, 8am. Info: Steve Litschauer (941)737-1593, president@suncoaststriders.com.

Dec. 6, Palm Beach - EAU Palm Beach Marathon & Run Fest, Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay, 6:30am; 5K, 6:45am.

Info: info@palmbeachesmarathon.com.

Dec. 6, St. Petersburg - Chase the Dreidel 5K, 4pm. Info: Oren Adelson (727)648-6545, adelsono@hotmail.com.

Dec. 6, St. Augustine - Divas® Half Marathon & 5K in St. Augustine, 7:15am 5K; Half Marathon 7:30am. Info: info@runlikeadiva.com, www.runlikeadiva.com.

Dec. 11, Bradenton - Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis, 5K Run/Walk 7pm.

Info: Michelle Hughey (813)968-7000, mhughey@arthritis.org.

Dec. 11, Jacksonville - Jaguars Stache Dash 5K, 6:30pm; 1 Mile, 6pm. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com.

Dec. 12, Cape Canaveral - Reindeer Run/Walk 5K, 1 Mile FR for Kids; 8am. Info: Kip Pastermack (321)412-3675.

Dec. 12, Clermont - Santa Fun Run/Walk, 10K, 5K & 1K; 9am.

Info: R. Pierce (352)394-3849 or A. Spitzer (407)409-4890.

Dec. 12, Fort Lauderdale - Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk-Fort Lauderdale. Info: Brittany Stolzenberg - bstolzenberg@arthritis.org.

Dec. 12, Jacksonville - Running of the Bulls 5K, 8:30am. Info: (904)355-0155, info@arcjacksonville.org.

Dec. 12, Kissimmee - Jingle Bell 5K, 8:30am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

Dec. 12, Leesburg - Mistletoe Trot 5K & 10K, 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

Dec. 12, Siesta Key Beach - Sandy Claws Beach Run 5K, 1 Mile FR; 8am. Info: Diana Finnegan (941)861-9838, dfinnega@scgov.net.

Dec. 12, Orlando - Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis, 5K Run/Walk.

Info: Mariel Armitage (407)208-1766, marmitage@arthritis.org.

Dec. 12, Vero Beach - Girls on the Run Treasure Coast 5K, 7:30am. Info: (772)202-8015, jessica.schmitt@girlsontherun.org.

Dec. 13, Madeira Beach - Florida Holiday Halfathon, 7:05am.

Info: info@flroadraces.com, www.floridaroadraces.com.

Dec. 13, Sarasota - Florida 10 Series, 10 Mile & 5 Mile 7:30am; Kid’s 1 Mile FR 10:15am. Info: info@florida10series.com.

Dec. 13, Sarasota - Lauren’s Rainbow 5K Trail Run & 1 Mile Run/Walk; 8am. Info: Lauren’s One Wish (941)504-6705, laurensonewish@gmail.com.

Dec. 18, Lakewood Ranch - The Jingle 5K, 7pm. Info: Doug Schiller (941)932-6147, dougjune1@msn.com.

Dec. 19, Boca Raton - It’s a Wonderful Run 5K, 8am; 1 Mile FR, 8:45am. Info: Race Hotline (561)212-5982.

Dec. 19, Clearwater - Say No To Drugs Holiday Classic, 5K, 10K & 1 Mile; 8am; 5K/ 10K: $29.50, $35 Race Day; $10 (Kids 12under). Info: Chris Alexander, P.O. Box 781, Clearwater, FL 33757; (727)434-3409, racedir@saynotodrugs.com, www.saynotodrugs.com Dec. 19, Jacksonville - Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis, 5K Run/ Walk. Info: Erica O’Brien (919)973-6798, eobrien@arthritis.org.

Dec. 19, Miami - Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk - Miami. Info: Brittany Stolzenberg - bstolzenberg@arthritis.org.

Dec. 19, Mt. Dora - Corn Maze 5K Run, 8am. Info: Sommer Sports (352)394-1320, info@sommersports.com.

Dec. 19, Palm Coast - Starlight 1/2 Marathon & 5K, 6pm. Info: Toni Yaple (541)951-9891, toni@triumphraces.com.

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Dec. 19, Santa Rosa Beach - Winter Solstice Run, 40, 20 & 10 Miles; 6:30am. Info: Casey Tindell (850)213-1965 (ext. 2002), casey.tindell@amavida.com.

Dec. 19, Satellite Beach - Jingle Bell 2 Miler, 5:45pm. Info: Denise Piercy (321)751-8890, events@runningzone.com.

Dec. 19, Sunrise - Jingle Bell Jog 5K Run/Walk, 8am; Elf Romp (10-under), 8:45am; Youth Mile, 9am. Info: Cynthia Raes-Bernard (954)461-5515, cynthia@gflrrc.org.

Dec. 19, Tallahassee - Tannenbaum 6K. Info: hwills@gmail.com.

Dec. 19, Tampa - Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis, 5K Run/Walk. Info: Melissa Hughey (813)968-7000, mhughey@arthritis.org.

Dec. 31, FWB/Destin - Round the Bay Relay, 36.8 Mile Relay; Round the Bay ULTRA, 36.8 Mile w/support; 6:30am/Staggered Start. Info: dennissamac@gail.com.

Jan. 1, FWB/Ramada Inn - Round the Bay Bloody Mary Recovery Run, 3.5 Mile; 8am. Info: dennissamac@gmail.com.

Jan. 1, Hollywood - New Year’s Resolution 5K Run/Walk, 9am; Kid’s Dash, 9:45am; Youth Mile, 10am. Info: Cynthia Raes-Bernard (954)461-5515, cynthia@gflrrc.org.

Jan. 1, Vero Beach - Resolution Run 5K Run/Walk, 10am. Info: (772)569-7364, jim@runnersdepotvb.com.

Jan. 2, Brooksville - Croom Zoom 100K & 50K, 6am; 25K, 7am.

Info: (813)232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

Jan. 2, Jacksonville - New Year’s Rockin’ 5K, 8:30am. Info: Sal Palmieri (904)710-2458, info@ultimateracinginc.com.

Jan. 2, Melbourne - Lace Up For Literacy 5K, 8am. Info: ben.yeargin@craigtechinc.com.

Jan. 2, Tallahassee - TMH For Life Challenge 5K, 9am; 1 Mile Fun Walk, 8:30am. Info: JoAnne Suggs (850)431-4825, joanne.suggs@tmh.org.

Jan. 3, DeLeon Springs - DeLeon Springs Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. Info: (386)736-0002, jboyle@altavistasports.com.

Jan. 3, Jacksonville - Jacksonville Bank Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7am; Bolles School; $75/Marathon, $50/Half, $30/5K 11/111/30; $80/$55/$35 12/1/15-1/2/16; $85/$60/$40 on Race Day. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)7311900, events@1stplacesports.com, www.1stplacesports.com Jan. 3, Spring Hill - Spring Hill Marathon, 7am; Half Marathon, 7:15am; 10K, 7:30am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

Jan. 3, Tallahassee - Swamp Forest Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 6.5 Mile Run, 8am. Info: byorkjr@msn.com.

Jan. 9, Deerfield Beach - Brandon’s Run for Autism 5K, 7am. Info: Erica Rubin (305)305-0540, erica@isaresearch.org, www.internationalsocietyforautism.org/brandsonrun/ Jan. 9, Green Cove Springs - Hellcat 50K, 7am; 10K, 8am. Info: Chris Rodatz (904)655-6511, crodatz@bellsouth.net.

Jan. 9, Melbourne - Viera Medical Mile 5K, 7:30am. Info: linda@bluewaterfoundation.org.

Jan. 9, Sarasota - Andrew Monroe Memorial Scholarship 5K Walk/Run, 8:15am; 1 Mile Fun Walk, 8:20am. Info: Stacey Monroe (941)320-9837, staceymonroe1@hotmail.com.

Jan. 9, Tallahassee - Bowlegs 5K Run for Scholarship, 9am. Info: Bill Hillison (850)893-4557, whillison@fsu.edu.

Jan. 10, Alva - River, Roots & Ruts Trail Run, Half Marathon & Relay 8am; 5K Fun Run 8:15am. Info: Steve Brookman (908)2362122, racedirector@RRRTrail.com.

Jan. 16, Jacksonville - Best Damn Race Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K & 10K, 7am. Info: nick@bestdamnrace.com.

Jan. 16, Orlando - The Color Run Orlando, 5K 9am. Info: Eve Rackleff (281)546-2288, eve.rackleff@bigsley.com.

Jan. 16, Pensacola - Pensacola Beach Run, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K; 7:30am. Info: Eric Miller (832)444-7529, pensacolarunnersassociation@gmail.com.

Jan. 16, Sarasota - Ringling Bridge Run, 4 Mile 7:30am; 1 Mile Walk/Fun Run 8:30am. Info: Patti Koenig (941)951-2916 (x1035), pakoenig@thesarasotay.org.

Jan. 16, Tallahassee - GWTC 30K & 15K, 8am. Info: Jerry and Jackie McDaniel (850)591-0081, (850)566-6068, jackiemcdaniel1@gmail.com.

Jan. 16, West Palm Beach - Sunshine State Races West Palm Beach Half Marathon, 6:30am; 5K, 6:45am. Info: Eident Racing (239)653-7881, support@eidentracing.com.

Jan. 16-17, St. Pete Beach - Walgreens St. Pete Beach Classic Race Weekend, 1/16: 7am/10K, 8:45am/Kid’s Classic, 9am/5K, 5pm/3.8 Mile Beach Run; 1/17: 7am/half marathon. Info: Alan Johnson (727)363-8880, alanj@runmsm.com.

Jan. 17, Clearwater - Clearwater Distance Festival, 50K Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Miler & 5K Walk; 7:05am. Info: Rya Lauber (727)698-8131, info@flroadraces.com, www.clearwaterdistanceclassic.com.

Jan. 17, Key West - Key West Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: Barb Wright, POB 1681, Key West, FL 33041; (305)240-0727, info@keywesthalfmarathon.com, www.keywesthalfmarathon.com Jan. 17, Naples - Naples Daily News Half Marathon, 7am; $45 by 12/1, $65 by 1/10. Info: Perry Silverman, POB 8636, Naples, FL 34102; (678)777-5622, Psilvrman@aol.com, www.napleshalfmarathon.net.

Jan. 17, Ocala - Ocala Marathon, 7am; Half Marathon, 7:15am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: DRC Sports (352)637-2475, chris@drcsports.com.

Jan. 17, Viera - World of Beer’s Tap It and Run 5K & 10K, 8am.

Info: chuck.liska@worldofbeerusa.com.

Jan. 23, Destin - Destin’s Bayou, Bay & Beach Half Marathon, 7:30am; 10K & 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am. Info: (850)837-6241, mail@DestinChamber.com.

Jan. 23, Clearwater Beach to Caladesi Island - Discover Caladesi Island 10 Mile Beach/Trail Race & 5K Beach Race, 7:30am. Info: ci10milerace@yahoo.com.

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Jan. 23, New Port Richey - Pasco Challenge Run-Walk-Bike, 25 Mile Bike Tour 7:30am; Half Marathon 8am; 10K 8:15am; 5K 8:30am; Walk/FR to follow 5K. Info: (727)848-8888, (888)4968004, info@alzheimersfamily.org.

Jan. 23, Tallahassee - Trent Trot 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile, 9:30am.

Info: Rick and Lois Burnette (850)294-9946, trenttrot5k@gmail.com.

Jan. 23, Titusville - Fly Fish 5K, 8am. Info: lboisseau@gmail.com.

Jan. 24, Lakewood Ranch - Suncoast Half Marathon, 7am. Info: Karen Haynes (941)312-4955, karen@activesuncoast.com.

Jan. 24, Lithia - Florida Challenge Half Marathon & 5K Trail Runs, Half 8am; 5K 8:30am. Info: (813)232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

Jan. 24, Miami - Miami Marathon & Half Marathon, 6:15am; Tropical 5K, 7:30am (on 1/23). Info: FLEvents@lifetimefitness.com.

Jan. 24, Palm Bay - Bayfront 5K9, 5K 8am. Info: Drs. Paul & Jen Sikoski (321)725-4609, info@palmbayanimalclinic.com.

Jan. 30, Melbourne - Tooth Trot 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Jerilyn Bird (321)848-5940, jrbird23@aol.com.

Jan. 30, Punta Gorda - Hands Across the Harbor 8K, 8am. Info: Lisa Hannon (941)575-3314, lhannon@pgorda.us.

Jan. 30, Tallahassee - Trailblazer Run For Literacy, 5K Run 8:30am; 1 Mile Run 9:30am. Info: Jennifer & Carter Hay (850)2949395, jennghayfl@gmail.com.

Jan. 30, Tallahassee - Tulip Trot Run/Walk/Roll, 8:15am Victory Dash; 8:30am 1 Mile; 9am 5K. Info: Michelle Pellito (850)364-0230, michellerjs@gmail.com.

Jan. 31, Celebration - Town of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: kenruns26.2@gmail.com.

Feb. 6, Bradenton - Saint Stephens Falcon 5K River Run, 8am.

Info: Jen Sabo (941)746-2121 (x1121), jsabo@saintstephens.org.

Feb. 6-7, Florahome - Iron Horse 100 Mile, 100km and 50 Mile Endurance Runs, 7am; 100 Mile-$160, 100km-$100, 50 Mile-$80. Info: Chris Rodatz, 986 Lakeridge Dr, Orange Park, FL 32065, (904)655-6511, crodatz@bellsouth. net, www.ironhorse100kmclub.com Feb. 6, Jacksonville Beach - Chariots of Fur 5K, 10am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

Feb. 6, Lakeland - Holloway Park Half Marathon & 5K, 8am.

Info: Holloway Park Foundation (813)625-1417, eventshollowaypark@gmail.com.

Feb. 6, Tallahassee - Young Actors Theatre Break A Leg 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: Jennifer Koch (850)766-4734, jlkoch1115@gmail.com.

Feb. 6, Viera - Super Hero 5K & 1 Miler, 8am. Info: Keith Reid & Kathy Heron (321)300-HERO, superherorun@friendsofchildrenofbrevard.org.

Feb. 7, Daytona Beach - Daytona Beach Half Marathon, 6:45am; 5K, 7am. Info: raceinfo@daytonabeachhalf.com.

Feb. 7, Melbourne - Publix Florida Marathon, 6am; Half Marathon & Relay, 7am; 2/6: 8K 7am, 5K 8:15am, Kids Run 9am. Info: Mitch Varnes (321)759-7200, info@thefloridamarathon.com.

Feb. 7, Sarasota - Sarasota Music Half Marathon, 7am; Save $10 Off Registration with Code RJ10 at checkout. Info: Ryan McCarthy (941)356-6257, John Korff (201)888-8916, john@sarasotahalf.com, www.sarasotahalf.com Feb. 7, Tallahassee - Tallahassee Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am. Info: marathon@gulfwinds.org.

Feb. 13, Chattahoochee - Chattahoochee Smoochie 5K & 1 Mile FR. Info: Pam Medley (850)663-2323, (623)249-0076, info@chattahoocheemainstreet.org.

Feb. 13, Melbourne - Brevard Zoo Sloth Skedaddle 3K, 7am.

Info: Denise Piercy (321)751-8890, events@runningzone.com.

Feb. 13, Pensacola - Publix Pensacola Double Bridge Run, 15K 7am; 5K Run & 5K Walk 8:30am. Info: Jason Libbert (850)4342800, jlibbert@pensacolasports.com.

Feb. 13, Tallahassee - Run for the Cookies 5K, 9am; 1 Mile, 8:30am. Info: okonj@tcc.fl.edu.

Feb. 13, Tallahassee - Run 2-1-1, 10K & 5K 8:30am; 1 Mile FR/ Walk 8am. Info: Angela Hardiman (850)617-6323, development@211bigbend.org.

Feb. 13, Vero Beach - Cupcake 2 Mile Run/Walk, 7:30am. Info: (772)569-7364, jim@runnersdepotvb.com.

Feb. 14, Fort Lauderdale - Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon & Half Marathon presented by Colavita, 6am; Komen’s Run For The Pink 6K, 6:30am; Kids Race (1/2 Mile), 11:45am; 2/13: 5K 7:30am. Info: Matthew Lorraine (561)865-5379, a1amarathon@exclusivesports.com, www.A1AMarathon.com Feb. 14, Naples - Paradise Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7am. Info: contact@eliteevents.org.

Feb. 14, Ponte Vedra Beach - Donna Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am. Info: 904-355-7465, info@breastcancermarathon.com.

Feb. 20, Copeland - Everglades Ultras, 50 Mile 6am; 50K 7:30am; 25K 9am. Info: Bob Becker (954)439-2800, bob@ultrasportsllc.com.

Feb. 20, Tallahassee - Flash 12K/6K, 8:30am. Info: Mark Priddy (850)508-1961, markpriddy@msn.com.

Deadline for our January 2016 issue is December 4.

Feb. 20-21, Gainesville - Five Points of Life Race Weekend, 2/ 20: 8am/5K; 2/21: Marathon, Marathon Relay & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: Brite Whitaker (352)224-1728, bbwhitaker@lifesouth.org.

Feb. 20-21, Tampa - Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic, 2/20: 15K, 6:45am (6:40am Wheelchair); 5K, 9:15am; 2/21: Half Marathon, 6:15am; 8K, 9:30am. Info: Susan Harmeling (813)254-7866, gdcarun@verizon.net, www.tampabayrun.com Feb. 27, Apopka - Real Florida 5K/10K, 8:30am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

Feb. 27, Melbourne - Eye of the Dragon 10K & Tail of the Lizard 2 Mile, 7am. Info: eyeofthedragon10k@gmail.com.

Feb. 27, Orlando - City Quest Orlando, Distances Varies; Noon.

Info: Stephen Lytle (727)254-7468, info@cityquestraces.com.

Feb. 27, Sarasota - Hug A Tree 5K, 8:30am. Info: Lisette Riveron (941)266-8546, lisette@fit941.com.

Feb. 28, Boca Raton - emb(race) Half Marathon, 6am; 5K, 7am; Mile Family Walk, 8:45am. Info: (561)297-4402, info@standamongfriends.org.

Feb. 28, Bryceville - Angry Tortoise 50K & 25K, 7am. Info: Charlie Sauter-Hunsberger (904)502-9407, stridershogjog@gmail.com.

Feb. 28, Ocala - Live Oak International 5K, 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

Feb. 28, Sarasota - Legacy Trail 5K & 12K, 8am. Info: Doug Schiller (941)932-6147, dougjune1@msn.com.

March 6, Ft. De Soto Park - Florida Beach Halfathon & 5K Race, 7:05am. Info: info@flroadraces.com, www.floridaroadraces.com.

GEORGIA Dec. 3, Bainbridge - Follow the Star 5K, 5:45pm; 1 Mile FR, 5:15pm. Info: Tammy Hornsby (229)416-1608.

Dec. 4-6, Dillard - River Vista Half Marathon, & Triple Peak Challenge, 12/4: 5K, 6pm; 12/5: 10K, 8am; 12/6: Half Marathon, 7:30am; Triple Peak Challenge=all 3 events. Info: rivervistahalfmarathon@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Acworth - Jingle Jog 5K Run/Walk, 8am; 1K Family FR, 7:45am. Info: mekalafoot@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Albany - Jingle Bell Jog, 10K 8am; Toddler Trot 9am; 1 Mile Fun Walk 9:15am; 5K 9:30am. Info: Amanda Biery (229)3124483.

Dec. 5, Alma - Bacon’s Sweetest Run Hot Cocoa 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Alison Lee (912)632-4414, alison.lee@bcraiders.com.

Dec. 5, Atlanta - Atlanta BeltLine Eastside 10K, 10am. Info: Dan Popovic - popovic@mindspring.com.

Dec. 5, Buford - Jingle Bear Jog 5K, 8am; FR, 9am. Info: (678)985-3921, fundracers5k@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Canton - Reindeer Run 5K, 8am. Info: serviceleaguerunforthechildren@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Conyers - GSF Gingerbread 5K & 1 Mile FR, 9am. Info: nkollars@goldenstatefoods.com, dgandee@goldenstatefoods.com.

Dec. 5, Dahlonega - Ron’s Run, 6K 2:44pm. Info: boryles@gmail.com, rkeel@mindspring.com.

Dec. 5, Hampton - Holiday Light Spectacular 5K, 6pm. Info: Lyndsay Theado (404)472-7189, lyndsay@paulkoutdoors.com.

Dec. 5, Monroe - Walton Chamber of Commerce Half Marathon, 8:30am; 5K, 7:45am. Info: Walton Chamber of Commerce (770)2676594, staff@waltonchamber.org.

Dec. 5, Peachtree City - Jingle Bell Trail 5K, 9am; 1 Mile, 9:10am.

Info: Chris Castagna (770)631-3250, castagna.christine@mail.fcboe.org.

Dec. 5, Powder Springs - Spirit of Atlanta Egg Nog Jog Cross Country 5K, 8am. Info: Mark Vescio (678)283-6951, runningmanwest@bellsouth.net.

Dec. 5, Royston - XTERRA Georgia “Victoria Bryant” 5K or 10K Trail Run; 8:30am. Info: tim@dirtyspokes.com.

Dec. 6, Marietta - Run the Lights of Life 5K, 5pm; 1K, 4:30pm.

Info: Mark Vescio (678)895-2631, runningmanwest@bellsouth.net.

Dec. 6, Winder - Holly Jolly Elf Trot 5K Run/Walk, 3pm; Kids FR, 3:30pm.

Info: Victoria Patrick (770)307-7956, vpatrick62@gmail.com.

Dec. 12, Atlanta - Barb’s 5K - Presented by BeeCause, 8am; Fit Kids Run/Walk presented

by SKYZONE (this is brand new), 1 mi., 1/2 mi., 1/4 mi., & 100 yards. Info: (800)200-2771 (x306), info@jeffgalloway131.com, https:// jeffgalloway131.com Dec. 12, Columbus - Uptown Mile, 8am. Info: al@bigdogrunning.com.

Dec. 12, Leesburg - KPS Christmas Color Run, 5K, 1 Mile Run/ Walk; 9am. Info: jmvaldosta@yahoo.com.

Dec. 12, Loganville - Jingle Jog for Autism & All Exceptionalities, FR Noon; 5K 12:30pm. Info: (770)406-6111.

Dec. 12, Madison - Madison Christmas Rush Classic, 5K 9am; 8K 10am; 1 Mile 10:15am. Info: Dick Hodgetts (678)949-1943, dickhodgetts@gmail.com.

Dec. 12, Marietta - Sleighbells on the Square 5K/1K, 5K 8:30am; 1K 9:30am; $25/Adults, $20/Youth (18-under) thru 11/29; $30 11/ 30-12/10; $35/All Races on Race Day. Info: Ivone Hughes, 70 Haynes St., Marietta, GA 30075; (770)424-2947, ivone@cobbcountybar.org, https://endurancecui.active.com/eventreg/select-race?e=20097454 Dec. 12, Perry - Langston Road Jingle Jog 5K Walk/Run, 9am.

Info: Langston Road Elementary School (478)988-6160.

Dec. 12, Thomasville - Red Nose Run Half Marathon & 5K, 8am.

Info: Tory Schofill (954)829-9167, tory.schofill@cbre.com.

Dec. 12, Varnell - Carpet Capital 10 Miler & 5K, 9am. Info: David Leatherman (706)673-5804, davidleatherman@yahoo.com.

www.running.net Dec. 13, Atlanta - JG 13.1 - Jeff Galloway Half Marathon, 8am; Online Registration: $115 9/2-12/7; $130 12/11-12 (at expo); Use code gen2015 for 10% discount. Info: (800)200-2771 (x306), info@jeffgalloway131. com, https://jeffgalloway131.com Dec. 13, Eatonton - 4-H Fall Forum 4K, 9:34am. Info: boryles@gmail.com, rkeel@mindspring.com.

Dec. 13, Fort Valley - The Pecan Tree 10.4K, 3:04pm. Info: (706)542-3390, boryles@gmail.com, rkeel@mindspring.com, whitingk@uga.edu.

Dec. 13, Kennesaw - Locomotive Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 8am.

Info: Mark Vescio (678)895-2631, runningmanwest@bellsouth.net.

Dec. 19, Atlanta - Atlanta Christmas 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Ed Williams (404)993-1975, roadraceservices@comcast.net.

Dec. 19, Bishop - Will Chamberlin Memorial Santa Stroll 8K, 8:30am.

Info: Carole Black (706)680-7223, classicraceservices@gmail.com.

Dec. 19, Cumming - Five Star 5K/10K Championships, 8:30am.

Info: Lowell Starr (770)633-5511, lstarr3@mindspring.com.

Dec. 19, Hoboken - Jingle Bell Dash 5K, 8am; 1 Mile FR, 9:15am.

Info: Dana Morgan (912)550-8892, mcbcmissionteam@gmail.com.

Dec. 19, Winder - Barrow County Leisure Services Jingle Jog 5K, 9am; Fun Run, 8:30am. Info: scall@barrowga.org.

Jan. 1, Athens - New Year’s at Noon 5K, 12 Noon. Info: Carole Black (706)680-7223, classicraceservices@gmail.com.

Jan. 9, Bainbridge - Kiwanis River Run 5K & 10K, 9am. Info: Paul Fryer (229)246-8560, pfryer1@gmail.com.

Jan. 9, Columbus - Red Nose Half Marathon, 8am. Info: Carolee Luther (706)593-2909, caroleeluther@gmail.com.

Jan. 10, Bethlehem - Wiseman 5K Run/Walk, 2:30pm; FR/Walk, 2pm.

Info: George Roberson (678)548-4879, classicraceservices@gmail.com.

Jan. 16, Albany - Run for the Son 5K, 10am; 1 Mile Walk, 9am.

Info: First Baptist Church-Putney (229)436-5101.

Jan. 16, Atlanta - MLKDay 5K Let Freedom Run, 8:45am. Info: MLKDay5k@gmail.com.

Jan. 16, Warner Robins - Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon, 8am; Half Marathon, 8:15am; 5K 8:30am; $75/Marathon, $50/Half, $25/5K; Postmarked after 12/1 $80/ Marathon, $55/Half, $25/5K; Postmarked after 1/1 $85/Marathon, $60/Half, $30/5K. Info: Museum of Aviation Foundation, POB 2469, Warner Robins, GA 31099; marylynn.harrison@museumofaviation.org, www.museumofaviation.org Jan. 16, Watkinsville - Jaycees January Jog, 5K 8:30am; 10.2K 9:30am.

Info: Caleb Edwards (770)318-4361, cedwards@athensjaycees.com.

Jan. 18, Athens - ML5K, 3pm; Dream Dash 2:15pm. Info: marypatmanfredi@charter.net.

Jan. 23, Cairo - Frozen 5K & Kid’s FR. Info: k.chapman@grady.k12.ga.us.

Jan. 23, Jekyll Island - Great Dunes 15K & 5K, 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

Jan. 24, Atlanta (Turner Field) - Hot Chocolate 15k/5k Atlanta, 15k & 5k; 7:40am & 8:25am; $64/15k, $44/5k. Info: info@ ramracing.org, www.hotchocolate15k.com/ Atlanta Jan. 30, Callaway Gardens - Callaway Gardens Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K; 8am. Info: TriColumbusGA (808)-478-7576, tricolumbusga@gmail.com.

Jan. 30, Jackson - Huff N’ Puff 1/2 Marathon & 5K Trail Race, 1/ 2 Marathon 8am; 5K 8:40am. Info: revolutionrunning@hotmail.com.

Jan. 30, Winterville - Winterville Snowflake 10K, 9am. Info: (706)540-1166, don.bower@gmail.com.

Feb. 5-6, Tybee Island - Critz Tybee Run Fest 2016, 2/5: Kiddie Run 6pm; 5K Run 6:15pm; 2/6: 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 11/9-12/6; Entry Fees will increase after 12/6/15 (see website).

Info: Cornelia Stumpf (912)692-8992, cornelia@cscpconsult.com, www.critztybeerun.com. See Ad page 18.

Feb. 6, Dunwoody - Tartan Trot 5K/10K Run, 8:30am; 1 Mile Run, 8am; Tot Trot, 9:45am. Info: laura@tartantrot.com.

Feb. 7, Cartersville - Red Top Rumble 11.5 Mile Trail Race, 8:30am; 1 Mile Kids Trail Trot, 10:15am. Info: jbickelhaupt@gmail.com.

Feb. 20, Odum - Doug Daniel Memorial 5K, 9:30am; 1 Mile, 9am.

Info: Kathy Broadhead (912)427-4707, kathybroadhead@bellsouth.net.

Feb. 20, Winder - XTERRA Georgia “Thrill In The Hills” Marathon & Half Marathon Trail Run; 8am. Info: tim@dirtyspokes.com.

Feb. 27, Bainbridge - Purple Heart 10K/5K Run, 1 Mile Walk;

9am. Info: Eric Dueno (229)243-3170, eric.dueno@bainbridge.edu.

Feb. 27, Jesup - Yellow Jacket 12K Run, 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Buzz Run; 8:30am 1 mi., 5K 9am, 12K 10am. Info: Kathy Broadhead (912)427-4707, kathybroadhead@bellsouth.net.

Feb. 27, Warner Robins - Cantrell Center Run to Lose 5K, 8:30am. Info: wom@cantrellcenter.com.

Feb. 28, Augusta - Augusta University Half Marathon & 10K, 8am. Info: stacie@augustasportscouncil.org.

Sept. 10, Peachtree City - Divas® Half Marathon & 5K in Peachtree City, 5K 7:15am; Half Marathon 7:35am. Info: info@runlikeadiva.com, www.runlikeadiva.com.

KENTUCKY Dec. 5, Lexington - Spindletop Stache and Sweater Dash 5K, 9am; Little Stache Kids 1 Mile Run, 10am. Info: 3 Way Racing (859)475-3232, bob@3wayracing.com.

Dec. 5, Mt. Vernon - Jingle Bell 6K, 8:30am. Info: Kayla Rowe (606)256-7767, kayla.rowe@rhrcc.org.

Dec. 5, Paintsville - Christmas on the Country Music Highway Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. Info: Anthony Skeans (606)791-2902, anthonyskeans@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Salvisa - 5K Santa Shuffle, 8am. Info: Elda Jackson (859)613-2333, eldajackson1@gmail.com.

Dec. 12, Lexington - Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: dkoett@ymcacky.org.

Dec. 12, McKee - “Fire On The Ridge” 5K Run/Walk, 10am. Info: Keith Hays (606)438-1258, keith.hays@jackson.kyschools.us.

Dec. 12, Nicholasville - St. Nicholasville Ugly Sweater 5K, 4:30pm.

Info: John Howard (859)396-9136, njcprparks@windstream.net.

Dec. 20, Louisville - Sweaty Sheep’s Christmas 5K & Eggnog Challenge, 3:30pm. Info: todd@headfirstperformance.com.

Dec. 31, Fort Campbell - Iron Horse New Year’s Eve Half Marathon, 10am. Info: cameron.marley@gmail.com.

Jan. 1, Louisville - Hangover Classic 10 Mile & 5K Run, 10am.

Info: todd@headfirstperformance.com.

Jan. 2, Lexington - St. Pete’s Pacers 5K, 10am. Info: (859)2531993.

Jan. 9, Corbin - Run for the Hills 5K, 10am. Info: (606)862-4655.

March 19, Bowling Green - Total Fitness Connection’s Run & Walk for Children to Benefit the Family Enrichment Center, Half Marathon 8am; 5K Run & 5K Fun Walk, 8:15am. Info: Nickie Jones (270)781-6714, njones@familyenrichmentcenter.com.

May 21, Lexington - Kentucky ALE Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; Friday Expo 2-9pm; Boston Qualifier; Postrace celebration with live band; Horse-country inspired awards; Course passes 45 central Kentucky horse farms; Coupon Code rj10 for 10% off. Info: contact@horsecapital marathon.com, www.horsecapitalmarathon. com

LOUISIANA Dec. 4, Baton Rouge - Forum 35’s Reindeer Run 5K & Jingle Bell Jog 1 Mile FR, 7pm. Info: reindeer@forum35.org.

Dec. 5, Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge Beach Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: Craig S. Watson (225)292-3800, cwatson@brbeachmarathon.com.

Dec. 5, Leesville - What The Hill Santa 4 Miler, 8am. Info: jglohrke@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Monroe - Red Kettle Run 5K, 8am; 1K FR, 9:45am. Info: lbarnidge@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, New Orleans - 5th Annual Freedom Run 5K & 1 Mile, 8:30am. Info: Jeffrey - jpete@netscape.com.

Dec. 5, New Orleans - Celebration in the Oaks 2 Mile Run/Walk, 3:30pm. Info: (504)861-8686, laine.thomas@ccc10k.com.

Dec. 5, New Orleans - Girls on the Run 5K, 9am. Info: (504)2727786, natalie@gotrnola.org, www.gotrnola.org.

Dec. 5, Shreveport - AED Winter Sun Run 5K, 9am. Info: run.srm@gmail.com.

Dec. 12, Benton - Dash Around the Square 5K Run, Health Walk & Kid’s FR, 10am. Info: run.srm@gmail.com.

Dec. 12, Houma - Ross Mullooly Project, Outrunning Cancer 5K & 1 Mile, 10am. Info: (985)876-6070.

Dec. 12, Kenner - Lake Town 10 Mile & 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Chuck George (504)468-1488, chucknorsi@cox.net.

Dec. 12, Lafayette - Cajun Country Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K & 10K Trail, 8am. Info: Scott Schilling (337)781-9416, scott@latrail.org.

Dec. 12, Rushton - Ruston Firefighter Association Run for MDA 5K, 8:30am. Info: jchrisreeves@yahoo.com.

Dec. 12, Shreveport - St. John Berchmans School Jingle Bell 5K, 8:15am; Fun Run, 8am. Info: run.srm@gmail.com.

Dec. 13, Lutcher - Festival of the Bonfires 5K Run/Walk, 9am; 1/ 2 Mile Kids’ Run/Walk, 8:30am. Info: Ken Bradford (225)571-2578, brad5980@gmail.com.

Dec. 19, Monroe - Jingle Bell Run Half Marathon, 8am; 5K Run/ Walk, 8:30am. Info: greg.covington@scouting.org.

Dec. 19, New Orleans - Ole Man River Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am. Info: raceinfo@runNOTC.org.

Dec. 19, Shreveport - Thomas LaValley Memorial Run, 12.84 Miles Run/Relay, 8am. Info: run.srm@gmail.com.

Dec. 26, New Orleans - THE GREAT AMAZING RACE New Orleans, 1 Mile w/obstacles; 3pm. Info: Great Amazing Race, (513)518-0528, info@greatamazingrace.com.

Jan. 3, New Orleans - Jackson Day Race 9K, 8:30am. Info: (504)304-2326, NOTC@runNOTC.org.

Jan. 10, Metairie - Larry Fuselier Race 25K & 5K. Info: (504)3042326, NOTC@runNOTC.org.

Jan. 16-17, Baton Rouge - The Louisiana Marathon & The Half,

www.running.net 7am (on 1/17); 5K & Quarter Marathon, 7:30am & Kids Marathon, 9:15am (on 1/16).

Info: (888)786-2001, info@thelouisianamarathon.com.

Feb. 5, Minden - Minden Run for St. Jude, Half Marathon 7:30am; 10K 8am; 5K 8:15am.

Info: eramsey@maddencontracting.com.

Feb. 13, Baton Rouge - Mardi Gras Mambo 15K & 10K, 8am.

Info: (225)382-3571, mambo@brasf.com.

Feb. 20-21, Franklinton - Q50 Races Extravaganza 50 Miles, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Info: (504)390-8807, info@q50races.com.

Feb. 28, New Orleans - Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K. Info: Competitor Group (858)4506510 or (800)311-1255.

MARYLAND Dec. 5, Baltimore - Patterson Park 5K & 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: (216)571-5466, kcoleman@pppcs.org.

Dec. 5, Westminster - Christmas Camel Center 5K Run & Fun Run, 8:30am. Info: stbenspastor@qis.net.

Dec. 6, Glen Echo - DCRRC Bread Run 10K, 10:30am; 2 Mile FR, 10am. Info: (202)726-1518, delabian@aol.com, thurret@aol.com.

Dec. 6, Gaithersburg - Seneca Slopes 9K Cross Country, 10am. Info: Chuck & Michelle Potter (301)525-7984, office@mcrrc.org.

Dec. 12, Kensington - Snowflake 5K, 9am. Info: Bob Platt (703)486-1466, bob@racepacket.com.

Dec. 13, Caderock - DCRRC Gar Williams Half Marathon, 9am. Info: (571)989-3277, brian@dcroadrunners.org.

Dec. 31, Hagerstown - Hawk Indoor Marathon & 50K, 8am.

Info: (301)739-1366, coachwk86@aol.com.

Jan. 9, Kensington - DCRRC Al Lewis 10 Miler, 9am. Info: melody@dcroadrunners.org.

Jan. 16, Elkton - Phunt 50K & 25K Trail Race, Info: (443)3503852, bluesuede71@gmail.com.

MISSISSIPPI Dec. 5, Ecru - Santa 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Becky Sullivan (662)296-9186, bsullivan5@att.net.

Dec. 5, Eupora - Reindeer Race 5K, 8am. Info: Craig Bjorgum (662)418-7660, runner.craig33@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Long Beach - Jingle Bell 5K & 1 Mile Run, 9am. Info: (228)380-7037, leonardvergunst@cableone.net.

Dec. 5, Madison - Fit for Agriculture Half Marathon & Jingle Bell Jog, 10K, 5K & FR; 8am. Info: (601)499-2850, kim.webb@SouthernAgCredit.com.

Dec. 5, Meridian - Jingle Bell Run, 5K Run & 5K Walk, 8:30am; Kid’s FR to follow. Info: Tim Irvine (601)938-9873, gsr5k@yahoo.com.

Dec. 5, Raleigh - Jingle Bell Run, 5K Run/Walk 8:30am; 1 Mile FR to follow. Info: komputerkim@sbcglobal.net or rclaytonfbc@bellsouth.net.

Dec. 12, Camp Shelby - MSNG Run With A Warrior 5K/10K, 8am. Info: msngrunwithawarrior@gmail.com.

Dec. 12, Hattiesburg - Soccer Locker 5K & Diva Timing Mile Road Race, 7:30am Mile; 8:15am 5K. Info: divatiming@gmail.com.

Dec. 12, Pontotoc - Rudolph Run, 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk & Relaxing Reindeer, 7:30am. Info: tutora@bellsouth.net.

Dec. 12, West - Move It! Move It! For Madagascar, 5K Run/ Walk, 1 Mile FR & Prayer Walk; 8:30am. Info: (662)289-9730.

Dec. 17, Canton - Holiday Hustle 5K, 6:30pm. Info: Kelley Sweat (601)941-1840, kelleysweat@hotmail.com.

Dec. 19, Pass Christian - Pass to Bay Christmas 10K & 1 Mile, 9am. Info: (228)380-7037, leonardvergunst@cableone.net.

Dec. 26, Woolmarket - Last Chance to Run 15K, 5K & 1 Mile; 9am. Info: (228)380-7037, leonardvergunst@cableone.net.

Jan. 1, Hattiesburg - Steam Whistle 12K Run, 9am. Info: hryder29@comcast.net.

Jan. 1, Tupelo - Genesis 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Kids Run, 10am.

Info: Peggy Hodges (662)432-1701, omadasports@gmail.com.

Jan. 2, Biloxi - Blue Nickle 5K, 8am. Info: nick@bluenickelllc.com.

Jan. 9, Jackson - Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter (10.5K) & Marathon Relay, 7am; Kids 1 Mile FR, 9am; Current Race Fees: $80/Marathon, $70/Half, $40/Quarter, $190/Relay, $10/Kids’ Marathon. Info: info@msbluesmarathon. com, www.msbluesmarathon.com Jan. 16, Meridian - MPSD Race For The Future 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk & Kid’s 1 Mile FR; 9am. Info: (601)484-360; gsr5k@yahoo.com.

Jan. 21, Tupelo - Special Needs 2 for 1, 7am. Info: Nakita Moore (901)494-2880, onedesignmedia@gmail.com.

Jan. 30, Biloxi - Casino Bridge Run, 10K/5K/5K Competitive Walk; 8:30am. Info: Mike Pate (251)980-1045, Info@HarleySports.com.

Jan. 30, Starkville - Starkville Frostbite Half Marathon, 10K & 5K; 10am. Info: starkvillefrostbitehalf@gmail.com.

Feb. 20, Oxford - Run Oxford’s Mighty Half & 5K, Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: marvin.p.king@gmail.com.

Feb. 20, Ridgeland - SouthGroup 5K Run/Walk for Friends of Children’s Hospital, 8:30am. Info: 5k@southgroup.net.

Feb. 27, Hattiesburg - The Children’s Center Classic 5K, 10K & 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: (601)266-5222.

Running Journal • December, 2015

NORTH CAROLINA Dec. 5, Albemarle - Egg Nog Jog Under the Lights 5K, 7pm. Info: jenna.biddle@graystoneday.org.

Dec. 5, Asheboro - Zoo City Young Life Winter Sprinter 5K, 9am.

Info: (336)629-7323, ashley@zoocity.younglife.org.

Dec. 5, Asheville - Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk for Arthritis. Info: Greg Duff (828)400-5868, greg@gloryhoundevents.com.

Dec. 5, Burlington - Run At The Rock 14 Miles & 7 Miles, 9am.

Info: mike@junction311.com.

Dec. 5, Charlotte - Run Run Rudolph 5K/ 10K, 8am; $20/5K, $30/10K by 12/3, after $25/ 5K, $35/10K. Info: Traci DeFelice, POB 5627, Charlotte, NC 28299; (704)635-8643, braintumorfund@carolina.rr.com, https:// www.racesonline.com/events/2015-run-runrudolph-5k-10k Dec. 5, Charlotte - ACC Fan 5K, 8am. Info: registration@runforyourlife.com.

Dec. 5, Clayton - Santa Baby 5K, 9:30am; 1 Mile, 9am. Info: reciprocityevents@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Durham - Jingle Bell LEAP 5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: kim@bullcityrunning.com.

Dec. 5, Eden - Jingle Bell Rockin’ 5K Run/Walk, 5pm. Info: smbassett@hotmail.com.

Dec. 5, Holly Springs - Holly Springs Mary Kay 5K Fun Run, 9am.

Info: mandyhoughton@marykay.com.

Dec. 5, Huntersville - North Region Girls on the Run 5K, 9am.

Info: adellavalle@girlsontherun.org.

Dec. 5, Jacksonville - The Physical Therapy Clinic Merry Fitness 5K, 9am. Info: Aileen Sutton (910)251-9622 (x266), aileen.sutton@wilmingtonfamilymca.org.

Dec. 5, Kings Mountain - Kings Mountain YMCA Jingle Bell Rockin’ Run, 5K, 10K, 1 Mile Dash for Cash & Kids FR; 9am. Info: ddwyer@clevecoymca.org, www.kingsmountainymca.org.

Dec. 5, Mooresville - Operation Christmas Child 5K & FR, 8:30am. Info: Jennifer Barnette (704)880-0158, occ5k2015@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Morganton - Night of Light 5K, 6pm; Family FR/Walk, 5:15pm. Info: (828)437-0921.

Dec. 5, Mt. Ulla - Santa’s 5K Run/Walk for Charity, 9am; 1/2 Mile Fun Run (12-under), 9:50am; $20/5K by 12/3, after $25; $10/FR (no late fee). Info: David Freeze (704)310-6741, d a v i d . f r e e z e @ c t c . n e t , www.salisburyrowanrunners.org Dec. 5, Raleigh - Raleigh Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, 5K Competitive & Recreational, 1 Mile FR, 250 yd. Kid’s Dash; 10am.

Info: Candy Fuller (919)250-0433, cfuller@arthritis.org.

Dec. 5, Statesville - Running of the Elves 5K & 10K, 6pm. Info: Jon Holman (704)880-0763, runningoftheelves@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Tryon - Race To The Head Of The Class: 5K & 10K 9am; 1K 9:15am. Info: Paul Zimmerman (864)363-2064.

Dec. 5, Waxhaw - Ginger Snap 5K, 8am. Info: gingersnap5k@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, West Jefferson - Christmas Tree 5K, 10am; 1 Mile, 10:15am. Info: Jim Snyder (336)977-1606; (828)773-4407, christmastree5k@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Winston-Salem - YMCA Mistletoe Half Marathon, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, 8am. Info: Aimee Williams a.williams@ymcanwnc.org, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/32ndannual-mistletoe-half-marathon-5k-and-fun-run-registration16727341930.

Dec. 6, Camp Daniel Boone/Canton - Be Prepared Trail 15K & 6K, 1:30pm. Info: (828)687-2826, footrxpr@footrxasheville.com.

Dec. 6, Chapel Hill - Fill Your Bucket List Foundation Holly Jolly Jog, 5K, 5:30pm; Dash to Santa Kids FR, 5pm. Info: (919)413-2992, info@fillyourbucket.org.

Dec. 6, Greensboro - 5K to Stuff the Sleigh, 1:30pm; 1/2 Mile FR, 1pm. Info: beth_heinzelmann@hotmail.com.

Dec. 6, Greenville - Reindeer Dash for Cash 10 Miler & 5K, 1pm.

Info: dawn@reindeerdashforcash.org.

Dec 6, Kernersville - 5th 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 Dec. 12, Asheboro - Reindeer Run & Dash, 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk/ Run; 9am. Info: zausband@hotmail.com.

Dec. 12, Cary - Jolly Elf Run 5K, 1 Mile Kids; 9am. Info: jollyelfrun@gmail.com.

Dec. 12, Charlotte - Krueger Reindeer Romp 5K, 8am. Info: Kate Wheeler (704)716-6927, kate.wheeler@ymcacharlotte.org.

Dec. 12, Charlotte - South Region Girls on the Run 5K, 9am. Info: adellavalle@girlsontherun.org.

Dec. 12, Charlotte - Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, 5K 8am.

Info: Kristina Aquilone (704)705-1798, kaquilone@arthritis.org.

Dec. 12, Charlotte - We Believe - Santa 5K Trail Run, 12pm. Info: (704)391-3900, racedirector@usnwc.org.

Dec. 12, Durham - Race 13.1 Durham, Half Marathon 8am; 5K & 10K 8:15am. Info: 1(866)561-5651 (x301), info@race131.com.

Dec. 12, Eden - Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K, 8am. Info: jarrells@outlook.com.

Dec. 12, Hickory - Mel’s Jingle Run 5K, 9am. Info: melsjinglerun@gmail.com.

Dec. 12, Huntersville - Huntersville Half Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. Info: Bear Robinson (704)301-5932, hardcoreseriousfitness@gmail.com.

Dec. 12, Jamestown - Reindeer Romp 5K Run/Walk. Info: marlee.rindal@ymcagreensboro.org.

Dec. 12, Laurinburg - Scotland County Survival Team MUD Challenge, 5 Miles, 2pm; $250 per 5 person team by 11/29, $350 per 5 person team after. Info: Bill Cason, 1700 Dogwood Mile, Laurinburg, NC 28352, (336)734-3009, casonwm@sa.edu, www.prsportsoflaurinburg.com Dec. 12, Lincolnton - Frosty 5K, 9am; Kids FR to follow. Info: Jenny Drennen (704)716-4595, jenny.drennen@ymcacharlotte.org.

Dec. 12, Maiden - Bustin it 4 Becky 5K Fun Run/Walk, 9am. Info: tlawing75@bellsouth.net.

Dec. 12, Mount Airy - Rosy Cheeks 5K, 9am; Kids 1/2 Mile Jog, 9:45am. Info: Darren Lewis (336)786-8313, dlewis@mountairy.org.

Dec. 12, New Bern - Craven Smart Start Holiday Hustle 10K, 5K & FR, 8:15am. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

Dec. 12, Oriental - Reindeer Run 5K. Info: hopeclinicnc@gmail.com.

Dec. 12, Pittsboro - 5K Reindeer Run/Walk, 8am; Rudolph’s FR, 9am (12-under/free). Info: Teresa Wright (919)542-7449 (x22), reindeerrun@chathamkids.org.

Dec. 12, Raleigh - 2015 Sports Endeavors Reindeer Romp 5K, 10am. Info: karl.lyon@apexnc.org.

Dec. 12, Star - Twinkle Toes 5K, 9am; 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: stacey.crump@montgomery.k12.nc.us.

Dec. 12, Wadesboro - Shop With a Cop Polar Bear 5K Run/ Walk, 2pm; Polar Cub 1K Run/Walk, 3pm. Info: joshua.leviner@icloud.com.

Dec. 12, Wilmington - William H. Craig Race for Life 5K, 8am.

Info: Aileen Sutton (910)251-9622 (x266), aileen.sutton@wilmingtonfamilymca.org.

Dec. 19, Gibsonville - Fill the Sleigh 6K, Fun Run & Team Challenge; 10am. Info: Kevin Gobble - info@piedmontpacers.com.

Dec. 19, High Point - Jingle Jog 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am. Info: mike@junction311.com.

Dec. 19, Mooresville - Mount Mourne VFD Elf 5K, 9am; FR, 8:45am. Info: Chris Goodrum (704)807-2900, www.mmvfd.com.

Dec. 24, Hendersonville - Jones Family Scholarship Reindeer Run, 5K Run/Walk; 9am. Info: rhj182@gmail.com.

Dec. 24, Matthews - Following the Star 5K, 9am. Info: Christy Godwin (704)847-6565, christy.godwin@icloud.com.

Dec. 27, Charlotte - Belk Bowl 5K Run, 2pm. Info: registration@runforyourlife.com.

Dec. 31, Cary - R.I.T.N.Y. Run, 5K & 1 Mile; 11:59pm. Info: twithers@withersravenel.com.

Jan. 1, Beaufort - Resolution Run 5K & 1 Mile, 9am. Info: taylor@beaufortnc.com.

Jan. 1, Clemmons - Running of the Lights 5.5K & 1.75 Mile; 12 Midnight.

Info: Benji Jones (336)471-3322, benji@jonesracingcompany.com.

Jan. 1, Greensboro - 1st Day 5K, 1pm. Info: kelley.king@ncparks.gov.

Jan. 2, Winston-Salem - Lakeshore Frosty Fifty, 50K, 25K & 50K Relay; 8am. Info: runthelastmile@bellsouth.net.

Jan. 3, Cary - Hot Chocolate Run & SPCA Doggie Dash, 5K 9am; 1 Mile 11:45am. Info: fitandablecoach@gmail.com.

Jan. 9, Ocean Isle Beach - Ocean Isle Beach Bridge Run for Food, Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk; 9am. Info: Marty Pritchard (910)579-4684, MaPrita@aol.com.

Jan. 16, Charlotte - Charlotte Running Company Trail Race, 13 Miles, 9 Miles & 4 Miles; 9am. Info: Start 2 Finish (704)893-3800, info@s2fevents.com.

Jan. 16, Tsali National Recreation Area - Frosty Foot 50K, 9am; 30K, 10am; 8K, 10:15am. Info: (828)687-2825, footrxpr@footrxasheville.com.

Jan. 23, Havelock - Run/Walk for Life 5K, 10am. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com; ncquiltgirl4@gmail.com.

Jan. 24, Hillsborough - Occoneechee Speedway Relay, 13.5 Miles; 1pm. Info: speedwayrelay@gmail.com.

Jan. 30, Fayetteville - Boomerang Beer & Brat Fun Run, 5K & 1 Mile, 1pm. Info: Special Operators Challenge (910)483-1900, info@specialoperatorschallenge.com.

Jan. 30, Newton - Snow Cone Run (Paint Run), 5K 10am; FR, 10:15am. Info: robert_froyd@nccs.k12.nc.us.

Jan. 31, Salisbury (Catawba College) Novant Health Winter Flight 8K Run, 2pm; 5K Health Walk, 2:05pm; Fun Run, 1:30pm; RRCA 8K State Championship; 8K: $25/early, $30/late; 5K Health Walk: $20/early, $25/late; FR/Free w/medal. Info: david.freeze@ctc.net, www.salisburyrowanrunners.org. See Ad page 11.

Feb. 6, Coats - Souper Bowl 5K, 2pm; Kid’s Dash, 3pm. Info: soupkitchen5k@gmail.com.

Feb. 6, DuPont State Forest - DuPont Yeti or Not? 25K, 10am.

Info: (828)687-2826, footrxpr@footrxasheville.com.

Feb. 6, Goldsboro - Heart & Sole Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:05am. Info: kriquette.davis@goldsboroymca.org.

Feb. 13, Greenville - Cupid’s Crawl 10K/5K,8:45am. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

Feb. 14, Raleigh - Run for the Roses 5K, 2pm. Info: raceevents@ncroadrunners.org.

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Feb. 20, Charlotte - Charlotte 10 Miler & 4 Mile Run, 7:30am.

Info: Start 2 Finish (704)893-3800, info@s2fevents.com.

Feb. 20, Raleigh - Cupid’s Undie Run, 12-4pm w/ the mile-ish at 2pm. Info: Jennifer Burnette (704)490-0444, raleigh@cupidsundierun.com.

Feb. 21, Wilmington - Race 13.1 Wilmington, Half Marathon 7am; 5K & 10K 7:15am. Info: 1(866)561-5651 (x301), info@race131.com.

Feb. 27, New Bern - Dino Run, 5K Run/Walk 8:30am. Info: Jessie Aldridge (252)229-7896, hopeforharrison.nc@gmail.com.

Feb. 27, Weaverville - North Buncombe Middle School Chilly Challenge 8K & 1 Mile FR, 10am. Info: Rebecca Manske (828)6457944, NBMS8K@gmail.com.

March 5, Mocksville - Shamrock 5K & 10K Run, 8:15am/5K Run & Fun Walk; 9am/10K Run; Register Jan. 1-Feb. 27: 5K or 10K (Students 18-under) $20, both 5K & 10K $25; 5K or 10K (Adults) $25, both 5K & 10K $35; 5K Fun Walk (not timed, t-shirt included) $15; Feb. 28 thru Day of Race add $10 to above fees.

Info: Church Office (336)751-2973, Director@ShamrockRunNC.com, www.ShamrockRunNC.com.

March 19-20, Wrightsville Beach - Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon Madness, 3/19: Eli’s 1 Mile Run, 4pm; Susan G. Komen Wilmington Race for the Cure 5K, 5pm; 3/20: Marathon & Half, 6:40am (6:15am early start option). Info: Tom Clifford (910)2974973, tom@iamwithoutlimits.com.

May 14, Pisgah Forest - Cradle to Grave 30K Trail Race, 10K Trail Race; 8am. Info: Devin Gentry (828)884-5713 (x221), devin@cfaia.org.

SOUTH CAROLINA Dec. 5, Columbia - Deck the Hall & Reindeer Fun Run, 5K Trail Run 8:15am; 2K Trail 9am; Kid’s Reindeer Games & 400m Run 9am. Info: (803)765-2309.

Dec. 5, Conway - RiverTown Reindeer Race 5K, 8am. Info: drjtroxell@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Greer - BRHS Corps of Cadets Let the Music Play 5K Run/Walk, 10am. Info: Amy Lane (864)420-9883.

Dec. 5, Lexington - Warm A Heart PattyPacks 10K & 5K Race, 7:30am. Info: David McKinley (843)813-2098, dave@pattypacks.org.

Dec. 5, Lugoff - Jingle Bell 5K Run & Walk, 8am; after 11/6 $30. Info: Fitness Zone, 814 Hwy. 1 South, Lugoff, SC 29078; George Gibson (803)438-3811, fitnesszone43@aol.com, www.fitnesszonelugoff.com; Register online: www.strictlyrunning.com Dec. 12, Anderson - Cross Your Heart Trail Run, 5K & 10K Run/Walk; 8:30am. Info: Judd Bailey (864)314-4369.

Dec. 12, Easley - The Dream Center Christmas Cruise 5K, 8:30am. Info: Chad Weisner (864)430-7265.

Dec. 12, Greenville - Tacky Sweater 5K & 1 Mile FR, 10am.

Info: Jonathan Smith (864)377-4912, southsidehsxc@gmail.com.

Dec. 12, Greer - Sugar Creek Fun Runs Jingle Bell Jog, 5K Run/Walk 3pm; Elf Run 3/4 Mile for Kids 2:15pm; after 11/15 $35/ 5K, $20/Elf Run. Info: Mary Lee Tierney, 119 Stonecrest Rd., Greer, SC 29650; (864)363-0570, info@sugarcreekfunruns.com, www.sugarcreekfunruns.com.

Dec. 12, Kiawah Island - Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon & Half Marathon, 8am. Info: kiawah_marathon@kiawahresort.com.

Dec. 12, NE Columbia - YMCA Harbor Side Lights 5K Run/ Walk, 5:30pm; Kid’s FR, 5pm. Info: Erin Roof (803)407-0179, erinroof@columbiaymca.org.

Dec. 19, Spartanburg - SPACE Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk, 9am.

Info: Lora High (864)384-2371.

Dec. 26, Columbia - Cold Winters Day 5K Run & Walk, 10am.

Info: Strictly Running (803)799-4786, gstrictlyrunnin@sc.rr.com.

Jan. 1, Fort Mill - Baxter Trail Club New Year’s Day Trail Run, 16K, 10;15am; 5K, 11:15am. Info: Mark Krekeler (513)668-0735.

Jan. 1, Salem - First Day 5K Ranger Run & Loon Lunge, 11am.

Info: James Stanton (864)918-8475, jstanton@scprt.com.

Jan. 1, Spartanburg - Hair of the Dog New Year’s Day Run, 10 Mile & 5 Mile Run 9am; 2 Mile Run/Walk/Dog Run, 9:05am. Info: Brian Helsel (864)585-0306, bhelsel@spartanburgymca.org.

Jan. 9, Travelers Rest - Resolution Run Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. Info: Zach Hall (864)834-2400, zhall@ymcagreenville.org.

Jan. 16, Charleston - Charleston Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 8am; Bike Ride on 1/17, 8:30am. Info: info@charlestonmarathon.com.

Jan. 16, Columbia - Martin Luther King Jr. 5K, 9am. Info: Willie Odom (803)254-8070, kolonel@bellsouth.net.

Jan. 16, Dataw Island - Resolution Run, 5K Run/Walk 10am.

Info: janie@lowcountryhabitat.org.

Jan. 16, Greenville - The Greenville News Run Downtown 5K, 9am. Info: Emily Scurry (864)298-4729, escurry@gannett.com.

Jan. 23, Columbia - Red Shoe Run, 10K 8am; 5K 8:15am. Info: jessica@rmhcofcolumbia.org.

Jan. 23, Spartanburg - SPACE Hot Chocolate 8K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: Lora High (864)384-2371.

Jan. 30, Greenville - A Hero’s 5K, 8:30am. Info: aheros5k@gmail.com.

Jan. 30, Sullivan’s Island - 33rd Annual Charlie Post Classic 15K & 5K, 8:30am; Start/Finish at the Sullivan’s Island Fish Fry Shack (1498 Middle St.); $25/CRC Member, $30/Non Member by 12/1; $30/CRC Member, $35/Non Member 12/2-1/27, $40 1/29-30 for all. Info: danielletgirard@gmail.com, www.charlestonrunningclub.com

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Feb. 6, Folly Beach - Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K, 8:30am; $40/Half Marathon, $25/5K by 1/31/16; after 1/31/ 16 $50/$30. Info: Michael Desrosiers, 821 Union St., Brunswick, GA 31520; (843)670-5321, actioncarolina@yahoo.com, www.actioncarolina.com Feb. 6, Greenville - Half-Moon Outfitters Foothills Drifter 6K, 9am. Info: Jay Ferguson (864)233-4001.

Feb. 13, Greenville - Green Valley Road Race, 8K 8:30am; 10 Miler 8:45am. Info: gvrrdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com.

Feb. 13, Hilton Head Island - Hilton Head Island Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. lnfo: Bear Foot Sports (843)757-8520, bfs@hargray.com.

Feb. 13, Columbia - Half-Moon Outfitters Make My Day 5K & 12K, 9am. Info: Katie Chitty (803)929-0771, katie@halfmoonoutfitters.com.

Feb. 20, Inman - SPACE Fox Chase 10K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: Lora High (864)3842371.

Feb. 20, Moncks Corner- Get Fit Berkeley 5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: Gary Christenssen (843)899-8800 (x2074), christeg@bcsdschools.net.

Feb. 27, Cayce - March for Meals 5K - The Wild Run, 5K Run/Walk 9am. Info: Debora Lloyd (803)252-7734 (x256), dlloyd@seniorresourcesinc.org.

Feb. 27, Charleston - LifePoint Race For Life, 10K 8:15am; 5K 8:25am; 1/2 Mile FR 8:30am. Info: Shirley McAdams (800)462-0755 (x1080), McAdamsS@lifepoint-sc.org.

March 5, Myrtle Beach - 19th Anniversary Myrtle Beach Marathon, Dasani Half Marathon & WPDE Marathon Team Relay, 6:30am; Neon Night 5K, 7pm & Ripley’s Aquarium Family FR, 5:30pm on Friday, 3/4. Info: (843)293RACE (7223), mbmarathon@yahoo.com, www.mbmarathon.com. See Ad page 2.

April 2, Charleston - 39th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run, 10K 8am; Competitive Wheelchair; $45 until 1/15/16; $60 until 2/15/16; $65 Until Sold Out (38,500); Price deadlines apply to online registration. Info: Julian Smith (843)8561949, crbridgerun@att.net, www.bridgerun.com May 1, North Myrtle Beach - Divas® Half Marathon & 5K in North Myrtle Beach, 7am; 10% Off with code RJDEC15 (valid through 12/31/15); $95/Half by 1/31, $110 2/1-4/28; $50/5K by 1/31, $65 2/1-4/28; $125/Half, $80/5K at the Health & Fitness Boutique (if capacity has not been reached).

Info: info@runlikeadiva.com, www.runlikeadiva.com. See Ad page 23.

TENNESSEE Dec. 5, Franklin - Jingle Run/Walk for Arthritis 5K, 8:30am. Info: Melissa LaBonge (615)805-8460, mlabonge@arthritis.org.

Dec. 5, Johnson City - Girls on the Run 5K, 9am. Info: Jessica Thomas (423)5026910, jessica.thomas@girlsontherun.org.

Dec. 5, Johnson City - Bucky’s Jingle Bell 5K, 11am. Info: Amy Wilkes (423)4394809, wilksa@mail.etsu.edu.

Dec. 5, Kingsport - XTERRA Dirt Cheap Rocky Top Trail Half Marathon. Info: (423)230-0002.

Dec. 5, Knoxville - Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K, 8am. Info: Christie Loveday (865)209-9386, christie@thepointknox.com.

Dec. 5, Knoxville - Rockin Santa Half Marathon & Sunshine Santa 5K, 9am. Info: Kevin Mahan (865)988-3906, kevin@endurancesportsmanagement.com.

Dec. 5, Lawrenceville - HoHo Hustle 5K Race/Walk, 7:30am. Info: acjudkins@yahoo.com.

Dec. 5, Memphis - St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, Marathon & Half Marathon 8am; 5K 7:15am; 1 Mile 1:30pm. Info: St. Jude (800)565-5112, marathon@stjude.org.

Dec. 5, Mt. Juliet - TN Sports Medicine Mt. Juliet Holiday Half Marathon & 5K, 10:45am/cst. Info: Faye Yates (615)415-3520, races@team-magic.com.

Dec. 5, Nashville - 12South Winter Warmup 6K & 12K Race, 8am; Kids 1K, 7am.

Info: (615)567-6671, kat@s2fnashville.com.

Dec. 5, Rockwood - The Voice of Children USA 5K Run, 8:30am; 1 Mile Walk, 8am.

Info: (865)617-6120, tvocusa5k@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Tullahoma - Tims Ford Deer Trail 6 Miler, 11am. Info: Denny Elston (931)455-6553, delston@lighttube.net.

Dec. 6, Knoxville - Leftover Run, 6K 2pm. Info: Andrea Collins (865)335-4292, acollin2@yahoo.com.

Dec. 6, Maryville - Reindeer Run 5K, 2pm. Info: kellyforster@parksrec.com.

Dec. 12, Andersonville - Loyston Point Scramble, 7-8 mi. Trail 1pm; Kids Trail Run 12:30pm. Info: Pete Crowley - plan1@comcast.net, Michael deLisle (865)548-4718.

Dec. 12, Buchanan - Over the River 8 Miles, 11am. Info: Mike Bell (731)441-1468, bellm@henryk12.net.

Dec. 12, Burns - Bell Ringer 50K/25K Trail Run, 7am; 2 Mile Kids & 1 Mile FR. Info: ryan.forbess@tn.gov.

Dec. 12, Johnson City - 5K Reindeer Run & 5K Santa Stroll, 9:30am; 100 yd. dash, 9am. Info: Kathie Battista (423)926-0700, elc1986@charter.net.

Dec. 12, Knoxville - Faithwalk & Al Ichiki 5K Run/Walk & 2 Mile Walk; 2pm. Info: samaritanoffice@gmail.com.

Dec. 13, Sevierville - Santa Hustle Smokies 5K & Half Marathon, 7:30am; Register Now With Promo Code: “RunSantaRun” to Save $5.00. Info: Heather Frayn (847)8294536, heather@adrenalinesportsmanagement.com, www.santahustle.com Dec. 15, Kingsport - KCOP Christmas Lights 8K Run & 3K Walk, 6pm. Info: tchristian152@gmail.com.

Dec. 19, Chattanooga - Lookout Mountain 50 Miler, 7:30am; 10K, 8am. Info: randy@wildtrails.org.

Dec. 19, Limestone - Pioneer 5 Mile Run, 11am Info: Bob Townsend (423)5257335, bobtownsend@comcast.net.

Dec. 19, Memphis - Memphis Jingle Bell Run/Walk, 5K chip-timed & 1 Mile Fun Walk. Info: Michelle Dooner (901)322-1517, mdooner@arthritis.org.

Dec. 19, Nashville - Rudolph’s Red Nose Run 5K, 10am. Info: Jann Seymour (615)269-6835, jann@needlink.org.

Dec. 20, Madison - RunWild Peeler Park 6 Miler & Championship, 9am. Info: races@nashvillerunning.com.

Dec. 28, Memphis - Starry 4K Run/Walk, 6pm. Info: Natalie Wilson (901)222-7267,

nwilson@shelbyfarmspark.com.

Jan. 1, Hendersonville - Frostbite 5K/10K, Kids FR 9am; 10K 9:30am; 5K 9:45am.

Info: Jeremy Tackett (615)826-9622, jtackett@ymcamdtn.org.

Jan. 1, Nashville - Hill YEAH! 5K - Resolution Run, 10am. Info: hillyeah5k@gmail.com.

Jan. 2, Memphis - Hill and Dale 8 Miles, 11am. Info: Andrew Forsdick (901)8425555, andrew@taproute.com.

Jan. 3, Collierville - Herb Parsons Trail Marathon, 8am; Half Marathon, 8:30am.

Info: events@altisendurance.com.

Jan. 9, Cleveland - Trail of Tears 7 Miles, 11am. Info: James Zahn (931)668-3437, jameszahn@yahoo.com.

Jan. 10, Memphis - Winter Off Road MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Series, 3K 2pm.

Info: michoffman@hotmail.com.

Jan. 16, Johnson City - Resolution Fun Run/Walk 5K, 9am. Info: kim@arcwc.org.

Jan. 16, Knoxville - Race Against Racism: 5K & 1 Mile Walk, 1pm; .25-Mile Kids FR, 12:30pm. Info: nrobinson@ywcaknox.com.

Jan. 16, Norris Dam - Norris Dam Challenge 12K, 11am. Info: Dorn Kile (865)6213942, dornkile@bellsouth.net.

Jan. 18, Nashville - 5K4MLK Run/Walk, 5K 8am. Info: Barefoot Republic Camp (615)319-0274.

Jan. 23, Counce - Race 2 Landing 6 Miles, 11am. Info: Michael D’Orio (731)6079098, michaeldorio@hotmail.com.

Jan. 23, Memphis - Lisa Lassandrello 5K Remembrance Run, 9am. Info: Joy Maness (901)767-1377, jmaness@saa-sds.org.

Jan. 24, Bartlett - Winter Off Road MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Series, 5K 2pm.

Info: michoffman@hotmail.com.

Jan. 30, Memphis - Overton Park 10K Trail Race, 8am. Info: Mike Cooley (901)4093507, mikecooley1968@yahoo.com.

Jan. 30, New Johnsonville - Johnsonville Charge 5 Miles, 11am. Info: Angela Redden (931)622-1843, reddenangela@gmail.com.

Feb. 6, Lebanon - Cedars Frostbite Half Marathon, 11am. Info: Lynda dePaulis (615)889-1306, lntdp@earthlink.net.

Feb. 6, Memphis - Mike Cody 4 Mile Classic, 9am. Info: Robert Shankman (901)843-3950, shankman@rhodes.edu.

Feb. 6, Strawberry Plains - Strawberry Plains Half Marathon & 10K, 9am. Info: kensirois1@att.net, knoxvilletrackclub@gmail.com.

Feb. 13, Jackson - Race on the Trace 5 Miles, 11am. Info: Jonathan Stewart (731)426-8109, jstewart@rkrblaw.com.

Feb. 20, Morristown - Straight to the Heart 5 Miler, 11am. Info: Clodie Hinton (423)748-1445, clodiehinton@hotmail.com.

Feb. 21, Bartlett - Winter Off Road MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Series, 8+K 2pm.

Info: michoffman@hotmail.com.

Feb. 27, Memphis - From Mud to Suds 5K, 10am. Info: achigham1@gmail.com.

Feb. 28, Memphis - Winter Off Road MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Series, 10K 2pm. Info: michoffman@hotmail.com.

March 5, Nashville - Gupton Jeep Tom King Classic, Half Marathon 7:30am (Wheelchair 7:25am); 5K Run/Walk 7:45am; Healthy Nashville 3K Walk 8am. Info: Peter Pressman (615)293-8862, pasta4run@aol.com, www.tomkingclassic.com. See Ad page 35.

March 6, Chattanooga - Chattanooga Marathon, Relay, Half Marathon, 5K & Kids Run; 8am. Info: Tim Morgan (423)424-4415, tim@chattanoogacvb.com.

March 13, Germantown - Germantown Half Marathon & Mayor’s Cup 5K, 7:30am; Part of the Running Journal Grand Prix Series. Info: Daniel Shaffer daniel@ s2fevents.com, www.germantownhalfmarathon.com

VIRGINIA Dec. 5, Bristol - Girls Incorporated of Bristol Snowman Stampede 5K, 10am. Info: kathi.boatright@gmail.com.

Dec. 5, Charlottesville - Monticello Holiday Classic 5K, 7am-9am. Info: Alex Bryant (434)984-9822, abryant@monticello.org.

Dec. 5, Lexington - Main Street Lexington Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk, 1.5 Mile Fun/ Walk; 10am. Info: info@mainstreetlexington.org.

Dec. 5, Lynchburg - Reindeer Run 2 Mile Trail Race, 9am. Info: studentactivitiesinfo@liberty.edu.

Dec. 5, Norton - FPS Santa Run/Walk 5K, 10am; 1 Mile Kid’s Reindeer Run, 9:30am. Info: mstidham@provcorp.com.

Dec. 5, Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk, 7:30am-Noon.

Info: Kim Hudson - khudson@arthritis.org.

Dec. 5, Virginia Beach - Reindeer Trot 7K, 9:30am; Reindeer Rally 5K Run/Walk, 8am; Little Reindeer 1/2 Mile, 9:10am. Info: Road Rage Events (757)409-1913, info@roadrageevents.com.

Dec. 5, York County - Run with the Son for Haiti 5K, 8:30am. Info: Judy Townsend (757)876-2417, judy.townsend@verizon.net.

Dec. 6, Fairfax - 5K Run/Walk Ambassador’s Cup...Rebuilding Nepal, 8am. Info: terri@potomacriverrunning.com.

Dec. 6, Fredericksburg - VA Runner Blue & Gray 1/2 Marathon & 5K, 7:30am. Info: Vic Culp (540)310-4803, vic@farc.org.

Dec. 6, Reston - Run With Santa 5K, 8:30am. Info: terri@potomacriverrunning.com.

Dec. 6, Richmond - Run-A-Latke 5K, 10am; 1 Mile FR, 9:30am. Info: asnyder@weinsteinjcc.org.

Dec. 6, Williamsburg - Christmas Town Dash 8K, 8:30am; 1/2 Mile Family FR, 8am.

Info: (757)880-8843, raceteam@flatoutevents.com.

Dec. 12, Chilhowie - BackPack Program Tacky Christmas 5K Run/Walk, 10am.

Info: lnunley@wcs.k12.va.us.

Dec. 12, Langley Air Force Base - Langley Race Around the Base 10 Miler, 9am.

Info: john.hickok@langley.af.mil, SSgt Cristina Sullivan (757)225-8166, cristina.sullivan@langley.af.mil.

Dec. 12, Norfolk - Tacky Sweater 5K, 9am. Info: team@mettleevents.com.

Dec. 12, Stephens City - Warrior Jingle All The Way 5K & Fun Run, Sherando High School (185 S. Warrior Dr.); 8:45am/Fun Run, 9:15am/5K; $5/Fun Run (10-under), $20/ Student w/Student ID, $25/Adult, Team of 4 or more: $20 per person; Onsite registration add $5. Info: Anthony Manzione: shsbba.donations@gmail.com, www.warriorjinglealltheway5k.weebly.com, Registration Link: https://www.raceit.com/Register/?event=34717

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Dec. 12, Stanardsville - Kevin and Callie 5K Fun Run/1 Mile Walk, 9am. Info: kcfrw2014@gmail.com.

Dec. 12, Williamsburg - Sentara Sleighbell 5K Run, 10am; 1 Mile FR, 9:30am. Info: Jim Elder/Race Dir. (757)253-0277, jim@colonialsportscustom.com, Rick Platt (757)229-7375 or (757)345-1431, rickplatt1@juno.com.

Dec. 13, Fairfax - Frosty 5K, 8:30am; 1K FR, 8:35am; Free Tot Trot, 9:30am. Info: terri@potomacriverrunning.com.

Dec. 13, Manassas - Santa’s Workshop 5K, 8:30am. Info: admin@bristowtriandswim.com.

Dec. 31, Ashburn - Ringing In Hope Walk, Run & Fun, 1K FR/ Walk 12pm; 5K Race 1pm; 10K Race 1:15pm. Info: info@ringinginhope.com.

Jan. 1, Gainesville - New Year’s Day Resolution 5K/10K Trail Run, 10am. Info: margo@rev3adventure.com.

Jan. 1, Hampton - Sentara 5K, 11am. Info: Daniel Evans (757)766-2658, devans@sentarafitness.com.

Jan. 1, Reston - New Year’s Day 5K, 10am. Info: terri@potomacriverrunning.com.

Jan. 1, Winchester - Winchester Beer Mile, 1pm. Info: vernn2008@gmail.com.

Jan. 3, Gainesville - Frozen 5K, 8:30am. Info: admin@bristowtriandswim.com.

Jan. 16, Newport News - Menchville Winter Chill 5K, 10am. Info: Danny Garay (757)725-2100, satterfieldent@aol.com.

Jan. 17, Alexandria - Celebrate Community 5K, 9am; 1K FR, 9:05am. Info: terri@potomacriverrunning.com.

Jan. 23, Yorktown - Knights of Columbus Ten-Miler, 9am. Info: John Edwards (757)876-8386, murmur291@gmail.com.

Feb. 7, Newport News - Game Day 10K, 9am; 5K, 9:15am; FR, 8:30am. Info: Flat-Out Events (757)880-8843, raceteam@flatoutevents.com.

Feb. 13, Gloucester - Gloucester 8K & 3K. Info: Mike Jenkins (804)694-0640, mjenkins@baywib.org.

Feb. 13, Hampton - The Great Chocolate Race 10 Miler & 5K, 8am. Info: michael@crucibleracing.com.

Feb. 14, Charlottesville - Adam and Eve Half Marathon & 8K, 8am. Info: (434)418-0402, francesca@badtothebone.biz.

March 19-20, Virginia Beach - Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 8:30am & Half Marathon, 7am on 3/20; 8K & 1 Mile on 3/19; $110/Marathon, $90/Half, $40/8K, $20/1 Mile 9/1-11/2; $120/Marathon, $100/Half, $45/8K, $20/1 Mile 11/3-12/14. Info: J&A Racing (757)412-1056, info@shamrockmarathon. com, www.shamrockmarathon.com

WASHINGTON, DC Dec. 5, Washington, DC - Jingle Bell Run/Walk 5K, 9am; Children’s FR, 10am. Info: jhaltenhof@arthritis.org.

Dec. 6, Washington, DC - Jingle All The Way 5K, 9am. Info: events@runpacers.com.

Jan. 16, Washington, DC - DCRRC JFK 20K & MLK 5K, 9am 5K; 10am 20K. Info: tarnade@verizon.net.

March 12, Washington, DC - Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7:30am. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255.

April 3, Washington, DC - Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk - Lottery for entries opens 10am on Monday, 11/30/15 and extends through Midnight, on Friday, 12/11/ 15; 10 Mile 7:30am (Elite Women @ 7:20am); 5K Run/Walk 8:40am. Info: (301)320-3350, info@cherryblossom.org, www.cherryblossom.org

WEST VIRGINIA Dec. 5, Bridgeport - Jingle Bell Jog-Walk/Run for Toys 5K, 8am.

Info: Mary Ann Ranzelli (304)641-6827, parksandrec@bridgeportwv.com.

Dec. 6, Morgantown - Ugly Holiday Sweater 5K Run/Walk, 9am.

Info: kmcwhor1@mix.wvu.edu.

Dec. 20, Masontown - Green Beret Half Marathon “Christmas Crawl”, 9am. Info: cleon372@gmail.com.

Jan. 1, Saint Albans - Saint Albans Series Race #4 - Race into the New Year 5K, 2pm. Info: ricky@aptiming.com.

Jan. 9, Charleston - Frozen Sasquatch Trail 50K & 25K, 8am.

Info: runningsasquatch@yahoo.com.

Jan. 10, Fairmont - Run to Read Half Marathon, 1pm. Info: Jim Woolfitt (304)366-6055, (304)825-6311, run2read@yahoo.com.

TRACK & FIELD Dec. 5, Nashville, TN (Vanderbilt Univ) - Indoor Opener - Pole Vault, High Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Weight Throw, 60, 200, 400, 800. Info: Clark Clark Humphery (615)322-8328, clark.humphery@vanderbilt.edu Jan. 10, Nashville, TN (Gentry Center Complex) - Ed Temple Classic, Mile, Pole Vault, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Weight Throw, Hurdles, 55, 200, 400, 800, 5000. Info: Chandra Cheesborough (615)963-5906, ccheeseborough@tnstate.edu.

Jan. 15-16, Nashville, TN (Vanderbilt Univ) - Commodore Indoor Invitational, Pole Vault, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Weight Throw, 55, 200, 400, 800. Info: Clark Clark Humphery (615)322-8328, clark.humphery@vanderbilt.edu.

Jan. 29-30, Nashville, TN (Vanderbilt Univ) - Vanderbilt Indoor Invitational, Pole Vault, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Weight Throw, 50, 200, 400, 800. Info: steven.keith@vanderbilt.edu.

Feb. 12-13, Nashville, TN (Vanderbilt Univ) - Music City Challenge, Pole Vault, High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Weight Throw, 50, 200, 400, 800. Info: steven.keith@vanderbilt.edu.

MULTI-SPORTS (Included in the Multi-sports calendar are single swimming and cycling events).

Dec. 6, Brooksville, FL - Dirthead Off-Road Duathlon, Middle Earth Du: B-10 mi., R-8 mi., B-13 mi.; Sprint Du: B-10 mi., R-3.8 mi.; 8am. Info: (813)232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

MARATHON Dec. 5, Baton Rouge, LA - Baton Rouge Beach Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: Craig S. Watson (225)292-3800, cwatson@brbeachmarathon.com.

Dec. 5, Memphis, TN - St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, Marathon & Half Marathon 8am; 5K 7:15am; 1 Mile 1:30pm. Info: St. Jude (800)565-5112, marathon@stjude.org, www.stjudemarathon.org.

Dec. 6, Palm Beach, FL - EAU Palm Beach Marathon & Run Fest, Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay, 6:30am; 5K, 6:45am.

Info: info@palmbeachesmarathon.com.

Dec. 12, Huntsville, AL - Nike Rocket City Marathon, 8am; $100 (online thru 12/1). Info: Suzanne Taylor (256)650-7063, suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com, www.runrocketcity.com Dec. 12, Kiawah Island, SC - Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon & Half Marathon, 8am. Info: kiawah_marathon@kiawahresort.com.

Dec. 19, Little Rock, AR - Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon, 7am.

Info: info@3bridgesmarathon.com.

Dec. 31, Hagerstown, MD - Hawk Indoor Marathon & 50K, 8am.

Info: (301)739-1366, coachwk86@aol.com.

Jan. 3, Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Bank Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7am; Bolles School; $75/Marathon, $50/Half, $30/5K 11/111/30; $80/$55/$35 12/1/15-1/2/16; $85/$60/$40 on Race Day. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)7311900, events@1stplacesports.com, www.1stplacesports.com Jan. 3, Spring Hill, FL - Spring Hill Marathon, 7am; Half Marathon, 7:15am; 10K, 7:30am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

Jan. 3, Tallahassee, FL - Swamp Forest Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 6.5 Mile Run, 8am. Info: byorkjr@msn.com.

Jan. 9, Jackson, MS - Mississippi Blues Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter (10.5K) & Marathon Relay, 7am; Kids 1 Mile FR, 9am; Current Race Fees: $80/Marathon, $70/Half, $40/Quarter, $190/Relay, $10/Kids’ Marathon.

Info: info@msbluesmarathon.com, www.msbluesmarathon.com Jan. 10, Mobile, AL - Servis1st Bank First Light Marathon, Half Marathon & 5-Person Relay, 7:30am; 1.2 Mile FR & LifeSouth Kid’s Marathon, 2pm. Info: Marty O’Malley (251)438-2094, firstlightmarathon@hotmail.com.

Jan. 16, Warner Robins, GA - Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon, 8am; Half Marathon, 8:15am; 5K 8:30am; $75/Marathon, $50/Half, $25/5K; Postmarked after 12/1 $80/ Marathon, $55/Half, $25/5K; Postmarked after 1/1 $85/Marathon, $60/Half, $30/5K. Info: Museum of Aviation Foundation, POB 2469, Warner Robins, GA 31099; marylynn.harrison@museumofaviation.org, www.museumofaviation.org Jan. 16, Charleston, SC - Charleston Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 8am; Bike Ride on 1/17, 8:30am. Info: info@charlestonmarathon.com.

Jan. 16-17, Baton Rouge, LA - The Louisiana Marathon & The Half, 7am (on 1/17); 5K & Quarter Marathon, 7:30am & Kids Marathon, 9:15am (on 1/16).

Info: (888)786-2001, info@thelouisianamarathon.com.

Jan. 17, Clearwater, FL - Clearwater Distance Festival, 50K Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Miler & 5K Walk; 7:05am. Info: Rya Lauber (727)698-8131, info@flroadraces.com, www.clearwaterdistanceclassic.com.

Jan. 17, Ocala, FL - Ocala Marathon, 7am; Half Marathon, 7:15am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: DRC Sports (352)637-2475, chris@drcsports.com.

Jan. 24, Miami, FL - Miami Marathon & Half Marathon, 6:15am; Tropical 5K, 7:30am (on 1/23). Info: FLEvents@lifetimefitness.com.

Jan. 30, Callaway Gardens, GA - Callaway Gardens Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K; 8am. Info: TriColumbusGA (808)-478-7576, tricolumbusga@gmail.com.

Jan. 31, Gulf Shores, AL - Big Beach Marathon & Half Marathon, 8am. Info: Mike Clark (336)215-0564, mike@junction311.com.

Jan. 31, Celebration, FL - Town of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: kenruns26.2@gmail.com.

Feb. 7, Melbourne, FL - Publix Florida Marathon, 6am; Half Marathon & Relay, 7am; 2/6: 8K 7am, 5K 8:15am, Kids Run 9am. Info: Mitch Varnes (321)759-7200, info@thefloridamarathon.com.

www.running.net Feb. 7, Tallahassee, FL - Tallahassee Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am. Info: marathon@gulfwinds.org.

Feb. 13, Lake Village, AR - Mississippi River Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. Info: (662)721-7779, mississippirivermarathon@gmail.com.

Feb. 13, Hilton Head Island, SC - Hilton Head Island Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. lnfo: Bear Foot Sports (843)757-8520, bfs@hargray.com.

Feb. 14, Birmingham, AL - Mercedes Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay, 7:03am; Superhero 5K, 8am on 2/13. Info: (205)870-7771, info@mercedesmarathon.com.

Feb. 14, Fort Smith, AR - Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay; 8am.

Info: (479)650-6894, fortsmithmarathon@gmail.com.

Feb. 14, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon & Half Marathon presented by Colavita, 6am; Komen’s Run For The Pink 6K, 6:30am; Kids Race (1/2 Mile), 11:45am; 2/13: 5K 7:30am. Info: Matthew Lorraine (561)8655379, a1amarathon@exclusivesports.com, www.A1AMarathon.com.

Feb. 14, Naples, FL - Paradise Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7am. Info: contact@eliteevents.org.

Feb. 14, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL - Donna Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am.

Info: 904-355-7465, info@breastcancermarathon.com.

Feb. 20, Winder, GA - XTERRA Georgia “Thrill In The Hills” Marathon & Half Marathon Trail Run; 8am. Info: tim@dirtyspokes.com.

Feb. 20-21, Gainesville, FL - Five Points of Life Race Weekend, 2/20: 8am/5K; 2/21: Marathon, Marathon Relay & Half Marathon, 7am.

Info: Brite Whitaker (352)224-1728, bbwhitaker@lifesouth.org.

Feb. 20-21, Franklinton, LA - Q50 Races Extravaganza 50 Miles, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Info: (504)390-8807, info@q50races.com.

Feb. 28, New Orleans, LA - Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255.

March 5, Myrtle Beach, SC - 19th Anniversary Myrtle Beach Marathon, Dasani Half Marathon & WPDE Marathon Team Relay, 6:30am; Neon Night 5K, 7pm & Ripley’s Aquarium Family FR, 5:30pm on Friday, 3/4.

Info: (843)293RACE (7223), mbmarathon@yahoo.com, www.mbmarathon.com. See Ad page 2.

March 6, Little Rock, AR - Little Rock Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; 3/5: 10K Run & 5K FR/Walk 7:30am. Info: Geneva Lamm (501)371-4639, glamm@littlerock.org.

March 6, Chattanooga, TN - Chattanooga Marathon, Relay, Half Marathon, 5K & Kids Run; 8am. Info: Tim Morgan (423)4244415, tim@chattanoogacvb.com.

May 7, Todd, NC - The New River Marathon, 7:30am; Half Marathon, 7:45am; 5K, 8am; 5/6: 1 Mile & 1/2 Mile FR 6pm, Group Run/Shake-Out 6:39pm. Info: Ken Sevensky (336)877-8888, info@newrivermarathon.com.

March 12, Montgomery, AL - The Montgomery Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K & Mayor’s Marathon Challenge; 7am. Info: Montgomery Multisport (334)356-7271.

March 12, Washington, DC - Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7:30am. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255.

March 12-13, Asheville, NC - Asheville Marathon & Half Marathon at Biltmore Estates, 3/12: Half Marathon, 7:15am; 3/13: Marathon, 7:30am. Info: Daphne Kirkwood (828)684-0812, events@idaph.net.

March 13, Newport News, NC - The Newport News One City Marathon & Relay, 7am; Maritime 8K, 7:45am; Nautical Mile, 10am. Info: City of Newport News (757)926-8621, marathon@nngov.com; Flat-Out Events (757)880-8843, raceteam@flatoutevents.com.

March 18, Muscle Shoals, AL - Running The Shoals Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: contact@srcse.com March 19-20, Wrightsville Beach, NC - Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon Madness, 3/19: Eli’s 1 Mile Run, 4pm; Susan G. Komen Wilmington Race for the Cure 5K, 5pm; 3/20: Marathon & Half, 6:40am (6:15am early start option). Info: tom@iamwithoutlimits.com.

March 19-20, Virginia Beach, VA Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, 8:30am & Half Marathon, 7am on 3/20; 8K & 1 Mile on 3/19; $110/Marathon, $90/Half, $40/8K, $20/ 1 Mile 9/1-11/2; $120/Marathon, $100/Half, $45/8K, $20/1 Mile 11/3-12/14. Info: J&A Racing (757)412-1056, info@shamrock marathon.com, www.shamrockmarathon. com.

March 20, Abingdon, VA - Virginia Creeper Marathon, 8am. Info: Frank Kibler (423)292-9980, runfrankrun@hotmail.com.

April 2, Cumberland, MD - Queen City Marathon for Active Water, 8am. Info: queencitymarathon@gmail.com.

April 2, Charlottesville, VA - Charlottesville Marathon, Marathon 4-Person Relay, Half Marathon, 8K & Kids K; 7am. Info: Dr. Francesca Conte (434)218-0402, francesca@badtothebone.biz.

April 3, Knoxville, TN - Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Half Marathon & Relays, 7:30am; 5K, 7pm (4/2). Info: Jason Altman (865)684-4294, jalts2@comcast.net.

April 10, Raleigh, NC - Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)3111255.

April 17, Destin, FL - Kill Cliff Destin Marathon & Half Marathon, 6am. Info: Zane Holscher (229)630-9051, rd@destinmarathon.com.

April 30, Nashville, TN - St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; 5K 6:45am. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255.

May 21, Lexington, KY - Kentucky ALE Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; Friday Expo 2-9pm; Boston Qualifier; Post-race celebration with live band; Horsecountry inspired awards; Course passes 45 central Kentucky horse farms; Coupon Code rj10 for 10% off.

Info: contact@horsecapitalmarathon.com, www.horsecapitalmarathon.com

ULTRAS Dec. 12, Burns, TN - Bell Ringer 50K/25K Trail Run, 7am; 2 Mile Kids & 1 Mile FR. Info: ryan.forbess@tn.gov.

Dec. 12, Mt. Dora, FL - Masters of All Terrain 50K & 50 Mile Ultra, 6am. Info: nic@mastersofallterrain.com.

Dec. 12, Wakulla Springs, FL - Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic, 50K & 50 Mile; 7am; $60/50K, $80/50 Mile by 12/9. Info: Jay Silvanima & Nancy Stedman, 527 E. Call St., Tallahassee, FL 32301; Jay (850)264-0739, Nancy (850)545-7074, tallahasseeultra@ gmail.com, www.tallahasseeultra.com.

Dec. 19, Chattanooga, TN - Lookout Mountain 50 Miler, 7:30am; 10K, 8am. Info: randy@wildtrails.org.

Dec. 31, Huntsville, AL - Recover From the Holidays 50K, 8am.

Info: Christy Scott (256)508-1925, fitnessonthemove@gmail.com.

Dec. 31, FWB/Destin, FL - Round the Bay Relay, 36.8 Mile Relay; Round the Bay ULTRA, 36.8 Mile w/support; 6:30am/ Staggered Start. Info: dennissamac@gmail.com.

Dec. 31, Hagerstown, MD - Hawk Indoor Marathon & 50K, 8am.

Info: (301)739-1366, coachwk86@aol.com.

Jan. 2, Brooksville, FL - Croom Zoom 100K & 50K, 6am; 25K, 7am. Info: (813)232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

Jan. 2, Winston-Salem, NC - Lakeshore Frosty Fifty, 50K, 25K & 50K Relay; 8am. Info: runthelastmile@bellsouth.net.

Jan. 2-3, Alcoa, TN - The Pistol Ultra Run, 50K Relay & 50K Solo, 7:55am; 100K & 100 Mile, 8am; 50 Mile, 8pm. Info: Will Jorgenson (865)740-1717, rd@pistolultra.com, www.pistolultra.com.

Jan. 9, Green Cove Springs, FL - Hellcat 50K, 7am; 10K, 8am.

Info: Chris Rodatz (904)655-6511, crodatz@bellsouth.net.

Jan. 9, Columbia, SC - Frozen Sasquatch Trail 50K & 25K, 8am.

Info: runningsasquatch@yahoo.com.

Jan. 9, Charleston, WV - Frozen Sasquatch Trail 50K & 25K, 8am. Info: runningsasquatch@yahoo.com.

Jan. 10, Cumberland, VA - Willis River 50K & 35K, 8am. Info: willisriver35k50k@gmail.com.

Jan. 16, Coker, AL - Tashka Trail Race, 50K, 25K & 4 Mile; 7am.

Info: Alison White (205)826-1658, alibama@gmail.com.

Jan. 16, Mountain Home, AR - Davids Trail Endurance 40K, 25K & 7K, 9am. Info: (870)404-8363, pirateperry@outlook.com.

Jan. 16, Elkton, MD - Phunt 50K & 25K Trail Race, Info: (443)350-3852, bluesuede71@gmail.com.

Jan. 16, Tsali National Recreation Area, NC - Frosty Foot 50K, 9am; 30K, 10am; 8K, 10:15am. Info: (828)687-2825, footrxpr@footrxasheville.com.

Jan. 17, Clearwater, FL - Clearwater Distance Festival, 50K Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 5 Miler & 5K Walk; 7:05am. Info: Rya Lauber (727)698-8131, info@flroadraces.com, www.clearwaterdistanceclassic.com.

Jan. 23, Huntsville, AL - Mountain Mist 50K Trail Run, 7:30am.

Info: Dink & Suzanne Taylor (256)650-7063, dink@fleetfeethuntsville.com.

Feb. 5-7, Baton Rouge, LA - The Rouge-Orleans Ultra Marathon & Team Relay, 126.2 Miles, teams of 2, 3 or 6; 50 Mile Option. Info: therougeorleans@gmail.com.

Feb. 6-7, Florahome, FL - Iron Horse 100 Mile, 100km and 50 Mile Endurance Runs, 7am; 100 Mile-$160, 100km-$100, 50 Mile$80. Info: Chris Rodatz, 986 Lakeridge Dr, Orange Park, FL 32065, (904)655-6511, crodatz@bellsouth.net, www.ironhorse100kmclub.com.

Feb. 6, Spotsylvania, VA - “ICY-8” Hour Adventure Trail Run, 7:30am. Info: alexp@athletic-equation.com.

Feb. 13-14, Destin, FL - Destin Beach Ultra Runs, 2/13: 4pm/ 100+ Mile & 24 Hour. 2/14: 5am/50 Mile, 6am/50K, 7am/Relay. Info: info@beachultra.com.

www.running.net Feb. 20, Moulton, AL - Black Warrior/Phillip Parker 50K, 50K Relay, 25K, 5 Mile Trail Runs; 8am. Info: Jay Baxter (256)3031948, keith@blackwarrior50k.com.

Feb. 20, Copeland, FL - Everglades Ultras, 50 Mile 6am; 50K 7:30am; 25K 9am. Info: Bob Becker (954)439-2800, bob@ultrasportsllc.com.

Feb. 20-21, Okeechobee, FL - Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail Lost 118 Miler, 7am. Info: gscottmaxwell@yahoo.com.

Feb. 20-21, Franklinton, LA - Q50 Races Extravaganza 50 Miles, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Info: (504)390-8807, info@q50races.com.

Feb. 27, Delta, AL - Mount Cheaha 50K, 7:30am. Info: pinhoti100@gmail.com.

Feb. 28, Bryceville, FL - Angry Tortoise 50K & 25K, 7am. Info: Charlie Sauter-Hunsberger (904)502-9407, stridershogjog@gmail.com.

March 5, Laurel, MS - Mississippi Trail 50, 50 Mile & 50K, 6am; 20K, 8am. Info: Running Bear (601)450-7005, info@ms50.com.

March 6, Brooksville, FL - Long Play (LP) 33 1/3 Mile, 6:30am; Half Marathon & 5 Mile, 7am. Info: Jim Hartnett (813)232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

Running Journal • December, 2015 March 12, Grand Rivers, KY - Land Between the Lakes Trail Runs, 23K, Marathon, 60K, 50 Miles & 10K; 6:30am. Info: Steve Durbin (270)556-1679, durb417@gmail.com.

March 12, Wintergreen, VA - Bel Monte Endurance Run, 50 Mile, 50K & 25K, 7am. Info: (434)218-0402, francesca@badtothebone.biz.

March 26, Eleanor, WV - Haulin’ in the Holler, 50K & 25K, 7:30am; 5K, 8am; Kids FR, 9:15am. Info: redstorm1969@gmail.com.

April 2, Brooksville, FL - Croom Trail 50 Mile, 50K & 16 Mile Fools Run, 50 Mile 6am; 50K & 16 Mile 7am. Info: Jim Hartnett (813)2325200, jim@tamparaces.com.

April 9, Clifton, VA - Bull Run Run 50 Miler, 6:30am. Info: toni@vhtrc.org.

April 16, Little Rock, AR - Ouachita Trail 50 Endurance Run, 50 Mile & 50K; 6am. Info: Chrissy Ferguson (501)472-9162, OT50@RunArkansas.com.

April 16, New Hill, NC - Jordan Lake 12-Hour Challenge, 7am.

Info: Erin Suwattana (919)542-6644 (x14), erin@childcarenetworks.org.

April 16, Morgantown, WV - Coopers Rock 50K & Half Marathon Trail Run, 7am. Info: info@coopersrock.org.

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