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Running Through the Bluegrass, Tracy Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 The Athlete’s Kitchen, Nancy Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 After the Run, Mary Marcia Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Inspired Daily, Rae Ann Darling Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Masters Running, Lena Hollmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Running Psychology, Richard Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Women’s Running, Carolyn Mather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Ultra Running, Ray Krolewicz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Down the Road, Cedric Jaggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Distance Memories, Scott Ludwig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Learning from the Young Guns, Ryan Warrenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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39th Annual Running Journal Grand 45-49 Prix Schedule August 26 November 20 December 10 January 7 January 29 March 4 March 12 May 29

Midnight Flight 10K 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 Birmingham, AL Huntsville, AL Jackson, MS Salisbury, NC Myrtle Beach, SC Germantown, TN Huntsville, AL

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. Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall male and female finishers, top 3 male and female masters, grand masters, senior grandmasters, and veterans.

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)

Grand Prix Scoring System Place Top 20 overall Top 8 scoring

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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).

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Running Through the Bluegrass A ‘Data Junkie’ and How the Info is Useful This morning, 58.9 percent of me was water. My resting heart rate was 57. And I averaged 184 steps per minute on my run.

Fitness tracking and wearables are a huge market, and you might even have a device on your wish list. Pretty likely when I mentioned resting HR, you thought about checking yours on the device on your wrist.

I’m a data junkie, so I have a Garmin Forerunner 35 and plus a Garmin Index Smart Scale. So what the heck do all these numbers mean, and which ones matter?

I talked to two guys, both named Matt, and who both know what they’re talking about.

Matt Ebersole is the coach of Personal Best Training, based in Indianapolis but with clients across the country. He’s been coaching for 25 years, and works with runners of all levels, from 6-hour marathoners to Olympic Trials Qualifiers. He also has the dubious distinction of being my coach.

I also talked to Matt Fitzgerald, author of “How Bad Do You Want It,” “80/20 Running,” and a bunch of others. "I believe that many of the health and fitness metrics that runners are now able to monitor with wearables, apps, and other technologies CAN be useful,” Fitzgerald said, "Whether they actually ARE useful depends on how they are used."

Resting Heart Rate: If you wear a FitBit or other activity tracker, you probably have this data. If you record it frequently, it can be a great tool.

An uptick in your resting heart rate can indicate you’re not fully recovered, or that you’re overtraining.

“But as with most numbers, people don’t pay attention to it until something is wrong,” Ebersole said.

Similarly, Fitzgerald said his favorite app for monitoring training stress and recovery status is HRV4, which measures heart rate variability. The app uses the camera on your phone to measure your heart rate, so no sensors or straps needed. (Current generation phones include both a camera and a light emitting diode, which can be used for reflection based bio-optical imaging. The technique is called photoplethysmography, or PPG.) "What distinguishes it from similar offerings is that it is supported by reliable guidance on how to use the information you're gathering about your body in order to train more effectively,” Fitzgerald said.

Iron levels: Ebersole said knowing your iron levels, both ferritin and hemocrit, is really useful especially for female runners. Again, you need baseline data to make the most of this.

“I have some women who train well at 3540, but some who are over 100,” Ebersole

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said. “It makes me wonder what those women could do if they were at a hundred, too, though.”

This wide range points to the need to get your levels checked when things are going well — during a recovery phase, for example. Then, if you’re feeling run down in a period of heavy training, a check of your iron levels can be compared to past data.

“Ideally, we’d track that every two weeks or once a month,” he said. Obviously that’s not feasible for most people, but worthy of routine checking.

Cadence: Measured in steps per minute, cadence is a way to measure the efficiency of your form. But before we say anything else about it, know this: any changes to your cadence should come from strength training and stretching — not by just trying to take more steps.

While it varies by person and pace, around 180 steps per minute is a general target.

More and more running watches track cadence, but it’s also pretty easy to do with just a timer. For 30 seconds, count the number of steps you take on one foot, multiply by 4. If you’re bored on the treadmill, that’s a great place to check your cadence, and you can see how it increases as higher speeds.

Ebersole said a dip in cadence can be a predictor of injury, because it can show a runner is slipping back into old habits.

Fewer steps per minute is typically an indicator of overstriding, and also increases impact forces on your legs and decreases forward momentum.

Fitzgerald is more cautious.

"Research has consistently shown that virtually any attempt to increase or decrease one's cadence from what is natural worsens running economy. That's because runners naturally adopt the cadence that is most efficient for them.”

But, cadence can change beneficially — "but it has to happen naturally as part of the subtle stride evolution that unfolds as runners keep running.”

If you’re really interested in understanding

biomechanics and injury prevention, pick up a copy of Jay Dicharry’s “Anatomy for Runners.” It’s the one my physical therapist uses in her work, and it has a place on my nightstand.

Sleep: I know I should get 8-9 hours of sleep per night, but if I don’t use an alarm that shows how many hours I have until it’s time to wake up, I won’t get enough. Same for having it logged via my Garmin. It just takes staying up a little later and getting up a little earlier and suddenly it’s Saturday long run day and I’ve had 6 hours of sleep the two nights before.

For me, sleep tracking is a reliable way I can make sure I’m logging enough hours. It can also point to issues you might be having, like if you wake up frequently.

Remember, sleep is when your body recovers from training and that fitness gains are made. If you’re not sleeping adequately, your training may be for naught. Sleep deficit can also weaken your immune system.

Two things that don’t matter at all: — Pace on easy days. Ebersole said some runners focus on this as a measure of fitness, the faster you can run on easy days, the more fit you are. He recommends using heart rate as a key indicator for easy days and not worrying about pace at all.

— GPS and the Strava effect. To some extent, this phenomenon has existed as long as we’ve had any sort of watch.

“I’ve even found myself doing this coming back from knee surgery,” Ebersole said. “I look down at my watch and feel like I have to speed up or I’m going to kill my average pace.”

Tracy Green is a runner and writer living in Louisville, KY, where she lives wih her husband, Chris. She is a Hammer Nutrition sponsored athlete and certified Pilates instructor. Find her at @TGRunFit on Twitter and Instagram, Facebook.com/TGRunFit, or TGRunFit.com.

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The Athlete’s Kitchen

EAT WELL, RUN WELL

Carbohydrates: Yes? No? Friend? Foe? Don’t let Ever since I stopped eating carbs, I’ve been feeling so much better.

The keto-diet works fine for me. It keeps me from having cookie binges!

I tried giving up carbs and my workouts tanked. I had no energy and felt horrible.

Runner’ opinions about carbohydrates range from evil to essential. Some anti-carb runners rave about how great they feel; others complain about weakness and fatigue. Abundant research supports eating a sports diet based on grains, fruits and vegetables—the wholesome kinds of sugars and starches that feed the brain and fuel the muscles during track workouts and hard runs. If anti-carb anecdotes leave you wondering what’s best for your sports diet, keep reading.

Why would anyone choose a very low carb ketogenic diet?

In a ketogenic diet, about 70% of the calories are from fat and only 5% from carbohydrate. (Think drinking olive oil and eating lots of butter, not eating lots of protein) This very low carb/moderate protein diet trains the body to burn dietary-and body-fat, and produces ketones (by-products of fat metabolism) that can be used for fuel.

Speaking at the 2016 annual meeting of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND), Jeff Volek PhD of The Ohio State University noted that a keto-diet has been used for many years in clinical situations, such as epilepsy to control seizures, obesity to lose weight, and diabetes to control blood sugar. Some runners are now experimenting with ketosis, as a means to enhance endurance.

Eating a keto-diet forces the body to burn more fat. This enables an endurance runner to consume less fuel (gels, sport drinks, gummi bears, etc.) during exercise and potentially enhance endurance if the exercise is very low intensity (such as an ultra-run as opposed to a 10K. This also reduces the risk of creating intestinal distress.

An alternate way to improve performance and resolve undesired pit stops is to meet with a sports nutritionist who is a registered dietitian (RD) who can assess your diet, create a winning food strategy, and help you figure out what causes intestinal distress in the first place. You can likely resolve the issue without resorting to a tough-to-maintain keto-diet.

Why do some runners say they feel better when they stop eating bread, cereal and other grains/carbohydrates?

When runners rave about how much better they feel after having made any dramatic dietary change (such as cutting out grains), I ask, “What were you eating before you made this change?” Inevitably, the answer is The Standard American Diet (S.A.D.), with skipped meals, abundant fast foods, and more junk-snacks than high-quality meals. No wonder they feel better; they are eating better.

Other reasons for “feeling so much better” after giving up grains might relate to food sensitivities. When you cut out a whole food group, you eliminate a lot of foods. Likely just a few of the foods created feelings of un-wellness. An RD can help you reach the same level of “feeling great” by working with you to figure out which foods contributed to the sensitivity. Maybe cutting back on just onions and garlic could have done the job.

Easier than ketosis!

Some runners who rave about their ketogenic diet see the diet as a way to curb their “addiction” to sugar. A high fat diet curbs hunger, and simultaneously curbs cravings for sweets. An easier way to reduce sugar cravings is to prevent extreme hunger.

Despite popular belief, sugar binges are unlikely due to sugar addiction but rather to the physiological effects of hunger.

Again, an RD can help athletes resolve cravings for sugar without resorting to ketosis.

Ketones vs. carbs: What does the sports nutrition science say?

A recent study with elite race walkers showed that a ketogenic diet is associated with the ability to burn very high rates of fat at high exercise intensities (1). However, the downside is that burning fat requires more oxygen. Speaking at the A.N.D.

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conference, exercise physiologist John Hawley PhD, Head of the Centre for Exercise & Nutrition at the Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research (MMIHR) in Melbourne, Australia, commented that keto-athletes become less efficient and less powerful. They needed more oxygen to move at a given speed. The research indicated a sustained keto-carb diet impaired competitive performance, despite an intense training program that improved 10-km race-walking performance by about 5% to 7% in the carbohydrate-consuming control group.

Instead of totally eliminating carbs, Hawley and his coresearcher Louise Burke, Head of Sports Nutrition at the Australian Institute of Sport and Chair in Sports Nutrition at MMIHR, suggest athletes limit carbohydrate intake around specific training sessions, so they train with low carbohydrate stores a few times a week to gain a metabolic fat-burning advantage, but still train well-fueled most of the time to support high quality workouts. To train depleted, runners could, for example, workout hard in the evening, limit their carb intake afterwards (eat chicken and a spinach salad with lots of dressing for dinner), and then train again the next morning on empty.

(Note: this is not fun, but it does boost mental toughness!)

Training in a carb-depleted state in that second workout triggers beneficial metabolic adaptations that can help improve sports performance.

The Bottom Line Eliminating carbs eliminates a lot of nutrients that invest in overall good health. It also limits your ability to “eat from the same pot” as your friends and family. It can strain relationships and interfere with quality of life. Yet, each competitive athlete is unique in terms of what works for his or her body and mind.

One sports diet does not fit everyone and some say they are content in ketosis.

I cringe when runners report they have eliminated carbs because they are addicted to sugar or believe that carbs are fattening. If you have a poor relationship with carbs, you want to meet with a sports dietitian who can help you find peace with grains. This professional can help you create a fueling program that you will want to enjoy for the rest of your life. To find your local sports nutritionist, use the referral network at www.SCANdpg.org.

While ketosis may seem like a fascinating nutritional adventure, in the long run, don’t you think, from time to time, you’d really prefer to enjoy some birthday cake and/or beer with your friends?

Reference: 1. Burke L et al. Low Carbohydrate, High Fat diet impairs exercise economy and negates the performance benefit from intensified training in elite race walkers. J Physiology, Dec 2016 (open access; read at http://ow.ly/aGAh307TFIV)

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After the Run Record-Setting Running 7-7-7 On January 29th, 42-year old American marathoner and ultramarathoner, Michael Wardian, set a new world record for running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 consecutive days when he won the 2017 World Marathon Challenge. His average time was a jaw-dropping 2:45:57, completing all seven marathons in less than three hours.

Chile's Silvana Camelio was this year's women's champion, averaging a 4:12:37.

Rewind to January 29th of 2016, and 36year old American marathon runner, Becca Pizzi claimed the women's World Marathon Challenge title. Completing the event in 6 days 18 hours and 38 minutes, Pizzi set the world record for fastest female time. She also became the first American female to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. Her average of 3:55:11 set another world record for fastest cumulative marathon time for a female - a record she continues to hold following this year's event.

“I worked very hard last year to raise the bar as high as I could,” Pizzi said.

"A torn groin prevented Pizzi from finishing the final two marathons of the 2016 event as strong and as fast as she had wanted (they were her only two to exceed 4 hours), but Pizzi said she “can't complain.”

“I'm very proud to continue to hold the title, and I could not have done it without such an incredibly well organized race director (Richard Donovan) and the love and support from my friends, family and my number one fan, my daughter Taylor,” Pizzi said.

Staying with family tradition, Taylor, now 10, ran her first 5k race with her mom on Mother's Day in 2014. Pizzi ran her first race at a hometown event with her father, when she was about the same age.

“My dad was always a runner,” Pizzi said. “He is my role model and I am so lucky to have him supporting my crazy dreams.”

While Pizzi's father inspired her to start running when she was just six years old, it was her daughter, who (in large part) inspired her to run the World Marathon Challenge.

“It was my goal to show Taylor that you can do anything you put your mind to when you believe in yourself. She saw me firsthand working very hard to achieve my goals,” Pizzi shared.

Pizzi's training consisted of running 70 to 100 miles each week, participating in

By Mary Marcia Brown

yoga for runners classes, and incorporating cross-fit training and personal training into her weekly fitness regimen. Prior to the World Marathon Challenge, Pizzi had run 45 marathons in weather that ranged from -2 degrees in New Hampshire, to 92 degrees in Hawaii.

Stepping up to the starting line in Union Glacier, Antarctica, Pizzi felt that she had a solid base of training miles and exposure to the varied elements, to successfully tackle the feat of fitness, endurance, and fortitude.

“I knew from day one in my training that I would need to get real comfortable being uncomfortable as that is what I would be facing throughout the week,” Pizzi said.

Not only did she face it, she crushed it, winning every leg of the female competition in marathons that spanned from Antarctica to Sydney, Australia, with Punta Arenas (South America), Miami (North America), Madrid (Europe), Marrakech (Africa) and Dubai (Asia) in between.

“The highs of this race were very high and the lows were low,” Pizzi said.

“I stepped off the plane and immediately felt so fortunate to be running a marathon on a glacier. There are no words, it was incredible!” Pizzi said of one of the immediate 'highs' of the event.

It was in Antarctica that Pizzi made a commitment to herself - “finishing this race was not an option,” she said.

She really had to work to hold onto that commitment when she reached Australia.

“I was at the lowest point of my race in the seventh marathon. I felt a stabbing pain coming out of my groin as if a knife was sticking out of my leg. I was four hours from making history. I heard a quote from Tom Brady where he said, 'I did not come this far just to come this far.'

It replayed in my mind over and over. I felt as if the world rallied for me. Everyone came together and supported me and I did not want to let anyone down,” Pizzi remembered.

She had no need to be concerned with disappointment. Her boyfriend-turnedfiance' held the finish line tape as she ran to her victorious finish, making friends, family, fans, and her Sponsors (who helped her with the event's $36,000 entry fee) very proud.

After the event, Pizzi got to throw out the first pitch at Fenway Park (where she then got engaged). A 5K race in her hometown of Belmont, Massachusetts was named after her - “The Becca Pizzi Family Fun Run,” and she teamed up with Belmont Savings Bank and Belmont Boosters to help benefit the Becca Pizzi Foundation, which grants scholarships to two graduating seniors from her alma mater, Mars Hill College. The ice cream shop she manages, Moozys Ice Cream, also named a flavor after her - “Becca 7.” She was welcomed back to her hometown with her very own parade, and the town declared February 4th (with proclamation from the State House) as “Becca Pizzi Day.” One may think that a day that bears her name would be her favorite, but Pizzi has

Becca Pizzi, World Marathon record-holder.

another pick. When asked if she would be running the Boston Marathon for the 17th time this year, Pizzi answered with assurance, “It's my favorite day of the year.”

In addition to Boston, Pizzi is currently on a 50 states marathon journey, and is 27 states in. Louisianna and Texas are on her radar for the first quarter of the year, and the world has yet to see what the rest of the year will hold. For now, Pizzi holds onto her cherished memories of the World Marathon Challenge, just as she continues to hold onto the fastest cumulative marathon time record. If the record is ever broken (and even if it is not) Pizzi has definitive plans when it comes to the World Marathon Challenge in the future.

“I will run this race again,” she said and as a fan, I look forward to it.

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

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Inspired Daily Inspiration Is All Around Us Last month I posed the question “is it possible to literally be inspired daily?”

This month, I am more sure than ever of my answer after reading the December 2016 and January 2017 issues of Running Journal.

One of my New Year’s resolutions is to cycle once a week. After missing six weeks of running last fall I discovered I need some extra cardiovascular work without the pounding. I committed to one cycling session at the gym each week in addition to strength training twice a week and running five days a week to prepare for Boston 2017.

I just cannot listen to music or watch television while I work out so I read Running Journal, which makes the time on the bike just fly by. I found particular inspiration from Tracy Green’s “Run Smart, Run Hard, Good Things Will Happen” (January 2017) and Cedric Jaggers “Nobody Needs A Paper Running Log – Unless You Run” (December 2016).

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Tracy’s article was both inspirational and exciting. From her preparation to the detailed race report, I almost felt like I was there. I could feel the excitement as she took us through each stage of the race and could definitely relate to her experience of having such a great race despite the fact that my times are significantly slower than hers. But it isn’t the times that mattered for our shared experience. I got off the bike that Friday with a renewed excitement for my own training and rac-

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The take aways: Tracy stuck to her training despite long hours at work, early mornings, late evenings, and fatigue. She was prepared. Consistency is what got her there. She also stuck to her race plan and her body knew what to do even when her Garmin failed her mid race. We need to know what our pace feels like and cannot always rely on technology to tell us. Good lessons for all of us no matter our speed.

The title of Cedric’s article made me laugh but then as I read the entire article I realized he is absolutely right! I have referred to my old training logs more times than I can count over the years. I wish I had kept better records when I was younger as there are many gaps of missing data, unfortunately. But as technology has made it easier to record running data, I must admit I have gotten lazy and rarely write any of it down anymore. A lot of my running friends don’t even think twice about it. You finish a run, get in your car to drive home, and before you arrive, your Garmin has already transferred your run data to the app on your phone which you can also access on your computer. Why write any of it down? This technology saves us so much time. I even add notes to my runs on Garmin Connect so I am still getting the extra data like how I felt, weather, nutrition, etc.

But what if that data did get lost? I know I would be very upset because I often refer back to historical data for both my training and racing. I look for patterns when injuries or aches and pains flare up, refer back to great workouts that really seemed to give me that extra edge, review splits from past races when creating a plan for my next race, and often find inspiration from great workouts and races.

The take away (and this one is obvious) — keep a paper running log. For the past two years I have used the “Believe” journal by Lauren Fleshman and Roisin McGettigan-Dumas. I did well writing in it regularly the first year but got lazy the second year. This year I bought the new “Compete” journal, also by Lauren and Ro, in hopes it would inspire me during my Boston training after a tough fall 2016 missing so much training due to injuries.

Now I just need to start using it!

And since last month I mentioned my three cross country and track athletes preparing for the February 5th Sarasota Music Half Marathon, I will share a quick update on my daily source of inspiration, “my kids!” All three completed their first half marathons with great success. Alison finished in 1:49:59 and Raquel in 1:50:22, running together for most of the race. Chris took home second place in his age group with a 1:44:35. They all had fun while getting in the longest run of their pre-season conditioning for track season. They will have to wait until track season is over, but all three have expressed an interest in running another half marathon and setting a new PR. I would like to thank Tracy, Cedric, and all of my fellow Running Journal columnists for supplying me and the rest of the southeast with inspirational, useful, and entertaining stories month after month.

Inspiration is all around us, you just have to look.

Rae Ann Darling Reed runs, coaches, and writes in Florida. She is an RRCA and USATF Level 2 certified running coach and part of the Brooks Inspire Daily program. Rae Ann is a Fit Expert at Fleet Feet Sports Sarasota and coaches cross country and track at Manatee High School. Follow the RunnerGirl's adventures on twitter @runnergirl or facebook.com/runnergirl

Alison Ecker, Raquel Lespasio, and Coach Rae Ann after the Sarasota Music Half Marathon

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Masters Running

Running Psychology

Coping with Race Cancellations

Growing as a Runner

In January, I ran the Naples Half Marathon, here in my hometown of Naples, FL. A well staged production on a flat and fast course, with plenty of volunteers as pacers and at water stops. The race also offered high quality T-shirts, beautiful medals to all finishers, and age group awards that matched the medals. And there was plenty of food at the finish, even free beer!

Successful races like this year's Naples Half don't happen by themselves. They all require a lot of effort and planning, not only on race day but also during the preceding weeks and months. And I'm sure the same effort that went into this year's race was also spent last year. But then a cold front crossed our area just hours before race time, bringing with it thunderstorms, heavy rain and high winds. In its wake there were fallen trees and power lines, and standing water on the race course. So the race director and city officials had no choice but to cancel the event.

We were aware ahead of time that the storms were coming. However, as late as the night before the organizers still figured the event could be held, possibly with an hour's postponement. Early on race morning this was still the belief, and it was not until about an hour before the original race time, after the storm had passed and left damage in its wake, that the race was cancelled. A bummer for many, myself included, and definitely for those who had traveled from afar to participate. But necessary under the prevailing circumstances. And as far as I know, a vast majority of runners understood this.

The 2016 Naples Half Marathon is not the only race that was forced to cancel in recent years due to inclement weather or other issues. Just this month (January 2017) I have heard of several race cancellations, including the Disney Half Marathon in Orlando, FL. Here too a band of strong thunderstorms that made it unsafe to run were the culprit. The decision to cancel was made the night before the race, and Disney offered several options to compensate runners who had entered the half. One of those options was to switch to the full marathon the following day, and this became the choice for some. And since Disney offers several race combinations during their weekend, each with a unique name and medal, and all including the half marathon, many opted to run the 13.1 mile course on their own after the storm clouds had cleared.

So, we cope. After I was unable to run the Naples Half last year, I looked for another half marathon nearby to enter. After all, I was not going to let all that training that I had done go to waste! I found the Sarasota Music Half Marathon which was held a few weeks later. And here I was also able to

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meet a friend and fellow runner, and have breakfast with her after the race.

I have been running road races for four decades now, and race cancellations or interruptions used to be very rare. However in recent years they seem to have become more frequent. There are several possible reasons for this, among them that there are more races, that word of a cancellation spreads more easily (think social media!), or that the weather is changing. Most likely it's a combination of all, although it seems the weather is a common culprit. There's snow, ice, thunderstorms, and tornado threats. Occasionally also heat, as was the case in the 2007 Chicago Marathon.

Ice storms are a common spoiler, forcing the cancellation of this year's Mississippi Blues Marathon and Half Marathon, and also several races in the interior southeast during a December weekend in 2013. Betsy Boudreaux of Terrytown, LA, had driven with her husband Aaron to the 2013 St Jude Marathon in Memphis, TN, eager to run.

But the race was cancelled in the last minute due to icy and dangerous conditions on the course. The couple drove back and found a half marathon near their hometown the next day, where they let Betsy jump right in and run. Like me last year, she didn't want all her training to go to waste. And she ended up running a personal best that day, in a cold and driving rain!

But it isn't just runners that are inconvenienced when a race has to be cancelled.

Race directors often find themselves in a tough spot also. It's never easy to judge whether it's safe or not to hold a race when the weather is “iffy”, nor is it to determine when to make the final “go/no go” call.

With all the effort and expense it takes to put up a race, and with participants who in some cases travel a long way to run, no race director wants to cancel unless it is absolutely necessary for the safety of runners, contractors and volunteers. Also, some runners may not realize that often it's not the race committee, but municipalities and law enforcement who make the call to cancel. Still, it is usually the race director who gets the “blame” when a race cannot be held as planned, especially when the weather doesn't get as ugly as forecasted

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Much has been written recently in popular psychology on what has been termed growth mindset. Having a growth mindset really means you feel that with time, persistence, and hard work, you can achieve your goals. With a growth mindset you don't believe there is some type of limit on how you can perform. Even if failure or setbacks occur, with a growth mindset you understand that such things are a part of the normal process of reaching your goals and achieving success. The road to success is not usually a smooth one and a growth mindset allows you to learn from your mistakes and failures and continue to work and improve your running. In stark contrast is a fixed mindset where you view your running ability as limited and poor performances as a way of confirming your limited ability. A fixed mindset simply doesn't allow you to progress and improve as a runner.

It's pretty obvious that those runners that have a growth mindset perform better and enjoy their running more. In any aspect of life setbacks and failures are inevitable and running is certainly no different. A poor race, periods of sub-par training, a string of nagging injuries or just plain lack of motivation can disappoint you and make you question your ability and future as a runner. It's not about never failing or facing difficulties, it's more about how you react to these failures and challenges. When times get tough, do you shrink back and give up, or do you look at what happened, learn from the experience, and then push forward into the future? Hopefully you push forward and grow as a runner.

Much is written concerning the issue of genetic talent and sports performance. While genetics and innate ability can never be ignored in running, having a growth mindset can carry you far in running and actually help you perform better than someone with more “talent.”

In her famous book, “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,” Stanford University psychologist, Carol Dweck, talked a lot about her research and how in educational settings having a growth mindset resulted in better academic performance for many students even though their intelligence test scores would not have predicted high academic performance. It seems that those individuals who genuinely believe they can improve themselves and their performance are far more likely to actually improve. It's their growth mindset that allows them to overcome limitations and get better.

If you have a growth mindset you understand to reach challenging goals you must push your limits and sometimes pushing your limits can mean

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some failures. But a growth mindset means challenges don't create a fear of failure. Failure is looked upon as a normal stepping stone on the slippery road to success and failures provide a challenge to come up with new strategies and motivations to meet and overcome the failures in the future. So a poor performance in a race can actually cause you to work harder and smarter in training, plus a poor performance can cause you to take a closer look at your overall training plan. With a growth mindset a poor performance can make you much better in the future.

Having a growth mindset in running doesn't mean you will become an Olympian or be on the European track circuit next summer. Many people may say a growth mindset is just another example of feel good, positive psychology, and that you can't make chicken salad out of chicken feathers. Yes, there are genetic determinants to many things in life and running most certainly is no exception. However, just be honest and ask yourself the question, “can I be a better runner with the proper psychological attitude and proper training plan that I work hard at?” In my heart I believe you will answer yes to the above question. Far, far too many runners limit themselves by their thinking!

It really doesn't matter if you are a 2:06 marathoner or a 25 minute 5K runner, you can improve! The key is to believe you really can improve and that you act on the belief. As a runner don't ever limit yourself and above all don't let anyone else limit you. Constantly remind yourself that you never really know just how good you can be as a runner unless you have a growth mindset and go after it. Maybe you won't be the next Galen Rupp, but maybe you will run new personal bests, complete races you never thought possible and even enjoy running even more.

Having a growth mindset may require some real effort, especially if you tend to lean on the side of a fixed mindset, but developing a more growth oriented mindset can be achieved with patience and practice. First, try to think about the

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Women’s Running Turning 40 In The South This Spring After working for two weeks last June at the 40th Grandmas Marathon, I realized that some of my favorite races in the south are reaching that milestone this year. For years my favorite 10K has been the Rose City 10K in Thomasville, GA. Not only will the 40th edition take place this April, but Jim and Carolyn Story have been the race directors for all 40 years. I suspect that must be a rare record and they do this as their love. From the silver age group award cups, to the medals, to the hot dogs and Little Debbie cakes, to the post race picnic, to the dj getting you up their "heartbreak hill," this race remains the best value in running and a great deal for $20 including a finisher's medal and gorgeous tee shirt.

Both the Cooper River Bridge Run and Reedy River turn 40 this spring and both of these events are well run and give you unique views of South Carolina. Thus three events turn 40 in the month of April.

This also has to be a very rare occurrence as it is unusual for races to continue to flourish for 40 years.

Although there have been many changes for the race over 40 years, the Gasparilla Distance Classic turns 40 in February. Gasparilla was for many years the first stop on the winter running circuit. Held in the Tampa Bay area, the weather is usually a welcome change for our northern neighbors. In addition to the 40 year old 15K, there is a half marathon and a 5K now, and a beautiful run along the water.

The crown jewel Gate River Run 15K, which is the largest 15K in the United States, also turns 40 this year, and again serves as the national championship for the 23rd year. This is an unprecedented record and the folks at Gate are proud to host the national championship every year. Over 20,000 runners descend on Jacksonville for this classic. The Gate River Run is one of the best run races on the planet and draws the best elite, professional runners to Jacksonville to compete for $65,000 and a national title. Gate has a equalizer component where the elite ladies start six minutes before the elite men and it often becomes a battle to the finish to see if the female winner can hold off the male winner. Having ridden on the ladies press truck for a number of years I cannot begin to convey the excitement as the runners crest the green monster Hart Bridge and begin a fast forward to the finish line. I sit anxiously in the press truck looking for signs of the men approaching.

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In the past few years the female/male battle has been epic.

Richard Fannin is the consummate running geek and he begins recruiting fast runners almost the day after the race finishes. He goes far and wide to seek the up and coming runners and the tried and true.

He manages to lure over 160 runners to Jacksonville (with no appearance money) to compete for the top 10 money spots and top three masters money spots and to have a high level of American racing and lots of fun also. Richard does this often thankless job completely as a volunteer.

He not only holds down a job as Senior Vice President at UBS but has a wife and five children aged 14- 5, and coaches the girls cross country and track and field teams at Bishop Snyder Catholic High where his eldest son runs on the team.

Richard also manages to train and run a few marathons a year along with racing with several of his children and wife Amy at local events. Fortunately for him he manages to get by on four hours of sleep and keeps in constant touch with the world of professional distance running.

Recently Richard has highlighted most of the runners on Facebook that he has lured to Gate this year. He has one of the best fields ever and the competition should be fierce. Both of the fields will be wide open with no clear favorite coming into the race. Most of the members of Coach Scott Simmons US Army WCAP team will be present as will members of Team USA Minnesota, BAA Elite, Boulder Track Club, ZAP Fitness, HOKA Arizona Elite, NorCal Distance Project and my own Atlanta Track Club Elite.

Also Richard says "bringing along the next generation, I just counted no fewer than 21 men that ran NCAA Division 1 cross-country championships from 20132015 that will be running Gate and I am sure I missed a few." Richard has also recruited a whole new class of young collegiate women. Over half of the large

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and it might in hindsight have been possible to hold the event.

Cities and municipalities may have different parameters to work with than race directors, and police officers have other duties besides monitoring a race course. If severe weather is expected for example, they are often needed elsewhere. I recall reading about the inaugural Raleigh Marathon, scheduled for December 2000.

The weatherman had predicted a major snowstorm for the Raleigh, NC, area on race day, so the city had to pull officers away from the race and assign them other duties. And as a result, the race was cancelled. As a footnote, the snow that was predicted never materialized, and the race was put to bed for good. Or at least until it was resurrected several years later as the City of Oaks Marathon, which is held a month earlier when it is much less likely to snow in Raleigh.

So as runners or race directors, what can we do to prevent being faced by a race cancellation or interruption? And what can we do to minimize the impact in case we have to cancel an event? There's no “fool proof ” solution of course, since foul weather and other mishaps can happen at any time. But we can choose to run or organize our races at times and places where it's not very likely to occur. Instead of signing up for a race in Minneapolis in January for example, pick one in Atlanta in November. And always have a backup plan. If you are a runner, find a race or two that you could tentatively run in case the one you originally planned is cancelled. And if you are a race director, have a plan also, regarding how and when to determine whether conditions may be unsafe, and how to disseminate the information in case you are forced to cancel your event. Also, runners aren't always aware of all the non-recoverable expenses that come with putting up a race.

Therefore it is important to communicate this also so they understand why entry fees cannot be refunded.

A cancelled race may be a tougher pill to swallow for a young elite runner who is eager to put in a great performance than it is for a veteran or a back of the pack runner. But even for a long time runner like me it was a disappointment last year when I didn't get a chance to run the Naples Half.

However, when life gets in the way we make other plans! I was happy to get the chance to run in Sarasota last year and to meet my friend there, and even happier to eventually get a chance to run in Naples this year. This in spite of that for the first time in my life I didn't break two hours, and that my quads got more sore after this race than I can ever remember!

areas of your running that you need to improve upon. What exactly do you need to do to improve these areas?

Maybe you need more long runs, some interval training, more threshold training or even a better diet? Don't shy away from areas of weakness. These types of things in running are really under your control and if they are under your control you can work to improve them! No, you can't control your genetic talent, but you can indeed control how much belief and effort you put into your training and racing.

The road to success and goal achievement is not usually a smooth one. There will be poor training runs, injuries (I hope not!), disappointing races, defeats, and even times of questioning if you really like to run. So just how will you respond to such setbacks? Prepare yourself for success, but also prepare yourself for how you will react to failure. Be ready to learn from setbacks and actually use the information gained from them to make you a better, happier runner.

Just why were you tired going into the race, what factors contributed to the DNF marathon and even why aren't you as motivated as you once were. Learn new things about yourself and your running each day and put that knowledge to use in the future as you train, race or simply run for pure enjoyment.

Sometimes it takes years to see the benefits of having a growth mindset in running. Improvement may be in very small increments, so you need to be patient. Like the old saying goes, “slow and steady wins the race.” Always keep in mind that you will never see improvement and progress if you simply give up.

That much is certain. So keep growing as runner, not just now, but for the rest of your life.

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

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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Ultra Running Marathon Training

*The DivasÂŽ

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I had forgotten how hard marathon training is. One can become lulled by the “running is running� mantra espoused for ultras, but marathon training can, and should be hard work. That hard work is proving to be a challenge for me.

Last column I wrote that I was going back to Boston, after a 21-year absence, and commencing marathon training. I had signed up for races as motivation. I had tried different “tricks� to further motivate myself. Ultimately, all failed, and I continued to run “just good enough� but not seriously. As a result I promised myself to actually train as if I was preparing for a marathon. The first aspect of that training was to run at least three 20 mile runs a month. I accomplished that in December with exactly three. January promises at least two, with 100 kilometer and 50 kilometer races to be run. I would like at least two more.

December also saw a number of fartlek sessions during runs between six and 13 miles. In preparing my body for the real speedwork soon to come I have run hard

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intervals, lasting between 30 seconds and two minutes, during these runs. I did include one sustained “faster paced� 10mile run, but think the run was too long, and the pace too slow to actually build endurance speed. January will need more such runs, particularly in the four to eight mile range, perhaps leading to a couple of short fast races in February.

Speedwork is an absolute. To run fast one must practice running fast. When I was running seriously in races from 5 kilometers to 100 miles there were incredible

speedwork sessions. Sometimes as many as 25 eight-hundred meter runs, countless 400s. I may not quite get there by April. I will get as close as I can. There should be at least one actual speedwork session before I run a 100 kilometer on January 14th.

That 100K will serve as a test run. This race requires an “old school� approach by running as fast as possible for as long as possible. This tactic, not necessarily the best for optimum performance, will serve the dual purposes of providing a long sustained run and give an indication of current conditioning when the “crash� occurs. The remaining slow miles will serve as recovery miles for workouts and races yet to come.

I remain dedicated to running as fast as possible at the Boston Marathon. Ultras remain part of that build up and training.

I hope that Boston will serve as a springboard for the task of quality marathons in the future, just as it did in 1979.

That task will take training. Serious training. Long runs, speedwork, races at shorter distances, all of the things I know how to do, but have neglected. I should probably stop typing now and go for a run. I'll let you know next month how things are going.

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Down the Road South Carolina's Top And Largest Races of 2016 20 TOP RACES IN SOUTH CAROLINA 2016 Selected by Bill Marable, SC USATF/SC Record Keeper ‘based on the overall competitiveness of the runners’.

City and # of finishers added by Cedric Jaggers By Cedric Jaggers

The 9 races which appear on both lists are ALL CAPS & BOLD (last year there were 7) Uncertified courses for races are indicated by * RACE 1 COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN 10K 2 GHS Half Marathon 3 Red White & Blue Shoes 4 K of C TURKEY DAY 5K 5 Reedy River Run 10k 6 MYRTLE BEACH HALF MARATHON 7 REINDEER RUN CHARLESTON 8 KIAWAH ISLAND HALF MARATHON 9 Jailbreak 5k 10 GREENVILLE NEWS RUN DOWNTOWN 11 Soda City Crit Elite 12 CHARLESTON HALF MARATHON 13 Midnight Flight 5k 14 TREESGREENVILLE TURKEY DAY 8K 15 Governor’s Cup Half Marathon 16 Long Run 15k 17 MYRTLE BEACH MINI HALF MARATHON 18 Dam Run to Irmo 10k 19 Sunrise Run 8k 20 Run With the Saints 5k

DISTANCE 10K 13.1M 5K 5K 10K 13.1M 5K 13.1M 5K 5K 5K

CITY Charleston Greenville Greenville Charleston Greenville Myrtle Beach Charleston Kiawah Island Lexington Greenville Columbia

Every year Bill Marable, SC USATF Record keeper, selects the 20 races he considers to be the top races in South Carolina based on the overall competitiveness of the runners. Also every year I compile a list of the largest races in the state since I try to get the results of every 13.1M Charleston race in the state to send to Running 5K Anderson 8K Greenville Journal to post on the Running.Net web13.1M Columbia site. In 2016 I found a total of 566 races, 15K Columbia down from 618 in 2015.

13.1M Myrtle Beach The two lists are not identical. A race 10K Irmo does not have to be one of the largest to be 8K Simpsonville a top race. There are a lot of good races 5K Columbia in the state. It was good to see that all 20 of the top races were USATF certified. 20 LARGEST SC RACES 2016 compiled by Cedric Jaggers Since uncertified courses are not measured to USATF standards, and are fre- Includes only races which timed every finisher individually quently short of the full distance, they are Uncertified courses are indicated by * & small case to indicate approximate distance not recognized by USATF for record purth 10K Charleston poses. Some runners don't care if the 1 39 COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN 10K th 5K Charleston races they run are the full distance, but 2 39 K of C TURKEY DAY 5K th Carolinas Spartan Beast 10-12m* Winnsboro discerning runners do and in my opinion 3 4 th GHS SWAMP RABBIT 4 8 5K Travelers Re all runners should care.

13.1M Kiawah Isl Note that four of the 20 largest races in 5 37th KIAWAH ISLAND HALF MARATHON 13.1M Charleston the state were not run on certified cours- 6 6th CHARLESTON HALF MARATHON 13.1M Myrtle Beach es. You can also notice that 12 of the top 7 13th MYRTLE BEACH HALF MARATHON 5K Charleston 20 largest races had fewer finishers in 8 27th REINDEER RUN CHARLESTON 2016 than in 2015. This matches the 9 5th DIVAS HALF MARATHON 5K 5K N Myrtle Bch national trend of lower race participation. 10 7th MYRTLE BEACH MINI HALF MARA 13.1M Myrtle Beach It's a pretty good bet that if a race is on 11 5th DIVAS HALF MARATHON 13.1M N Myrtle Bch both lists, it is probably a good choice. So 12 3rd NEXTON COCOA CUP 5K 5K Summerville choose your races carefully and enjoy 13 14th GET TO THE GREEN 5K 5K Columbia your running and racing. th 14 17

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# FINISHERS 26,843 1,133 1,127 6,814 915 2,484 2,221 2,851 491 1,223 16 2,682 770 1,330 390 391 2,484 281 673 242

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Distance Memories A Dash To Escape From Wild Turkeys It was just after 8 a.m. the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Valerie and I were 10 miles into our run when we noticed several wild turkeys mixing it up with some chickens in the yard of a house on one of the country roads at Senoia, Georgia. We stopped to catch a glimpse of the action when suddenly the turkeys started running along the 100-yard asphalt driveway towards the road where we were standing. Jokingly I mentioned that the turkeys were coming after us.

Thirty seconds later I discovered the joke was on me. Because 30 seconds is how long it took for five of the largest and loudest turkeys I’ve ever run across to take their position between we two runners, frozen in our tracks as we both wondered what was about to happen.

Valerie spoke up first: “They’re going to dance for us.” (She explained later she used to have a turkey — ‘Tom Turkey’ — who would dance in circles whenever she was around). We waited a few seconds; dancing was the last thing on their minds.

I looked up and down the street, hoping for someone to open their front door and reassure us they were “neighborhood turkeys who wouldn’t do us any harm,” throw some bird food from their front porch to distract them or at least tell us they had called 911. None of that happened.

Valerie and I watched the turkeys intently — and they watched intently back. The tallest one — whose head came up to my chest, and probably weighed at least five pounds of feathers more than me, was the loudest … and meanest looking of the lot.

Don’t get me wrong: Any one of the others would be enough to cause concern if you met up with them in a dark alley.

After five or six minutes of gobbling, flapping their wings, ruffling their tail feathers, circling and intermittently creeping towards Valerie (and her two dogs who had been running with us) and me, the turkeys maintained their proximity to us. I looked at Valerie and said “checkmate” because I felt like we were in the middle of a Mexican standoff, except with wild turkeys and no guns.

(My best guess is that during this time the turkeys were wondering whether or not we were carnivores. Truth be told, I was wondering the exact same thing about them.)

As both my eyes were focused on the turkeys and what they might do next, I failed to notice that Valerie and her dogs were slowly distancing themselves from me and our feathered friends. I looked up and saw Valerie and her dogs were almost 40 yards away while the turkeys were still hovering in front of me, never more than

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a couple of feet apart and always forming a perfect circle. All I could think of was this: I have to make a run for it.

So I did. I ran towards Valerie, slowly at first just to see what the turkeys would do.

They ran after me, keeping their distance at a couple of yards. I wasn’t sure if they were enjoying the run or were trying to catch me and peck me to the ground. I ran faster; they did the same. I ran even faster; so did they. Finally I broke out in a full sprint and gave it everything I had.

I looked back and saw I had finally managed to open up a little distance between the turkeys and I started to breathe easier when I saw them stop dead in their tracks in the middle of the road. (A quick calculation: Turkeys max out at about seven minutes per mile, based solely on when this particular gang decided to call it quits. Interesting fact: A group of wild turkeys is called a flock, whereas a group

www.running.net of domesticated turkeys is known as a gang. Backwards, I know. During my research I also discovered turkeys can run 25 miles per hour. I’m glad I did this research AFTER my escape from danger; otherwise I just might have wet my shorts.)

I regret Valerie didn’t have a cell phone with her; I can only imagine what I looked like running as fast as I could with five rather large wild turkeys in close pursuit. I have no idea what the expression on my face was because it was a blend of deathly fear, reaching my anaerobic threshold, disbelief and the slightest hint of a smile, because I knew that in a million years nothing like this would ever happen again.

I was also proud of myself for proving an old adage to be entirely false, because regardless of what anyone says you can fly like an eagle when you’re surrounded by turkeys.

Scott Ludwig is president and founder of Darkside Running Club (.com). He lives in the Atlanta area and is the author of 11 books - 7 about running - and is working on others. Scott's book “Running to Extremes: The Legendary Athletes of Ultra Running” is now available. It features stories on Ray Zahab, Dean Karnazes, Larry Macon, Mark Covert, Ed Ettinghausen, Mike Morton, Tim Twietmeyer, Ann Trason and seven other amazing athletes of long distance running.

You can find it on Amazon and most major booksellers. The book is inspired by and dedicated to the enduring memory and legacy of Ted Corbitt. Scott 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 bookstore.

WOMEN’S RUNNING CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 field will be running their first Gate 15K. "Christo Landry has finished 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th at Gate the last 5 years. He has won the USARC Road title the last 5 years and a slew of national titles. He will return to Gate this year!" reported Richard.

"Skechers athlete Kiya Dandena has made huge strides the last few years.

In very warm, muggy conditions, he ran the Half Marathon in a PR of 63:13 to finish as the second American at Houston in January against a very tough field! Thrilled that he will be returning to Gate River Run in March!" A few of the top men and women are still on the fence waiting until after National Cross Country to finalize their commitment.

In the women's field, two-time Olympian Kim Conley will be racing her first Gate, taking on Neely Spence Gracey, Laura Thweatt, Meghan Peyton, Brianne Nelson, Emily Infeld, Aliphine Tiliamuk, Liz Costello, and Esther Erb to name only a few. It should be a barn burner. I can hardly wait to see the race unfold.

I am fortunate to be able to spend three days feeding, entertaining and providing race swag to all of the elites.

With the able help of my sidekick Elizabeth Unislawski who works for the Atlanta Track Club and is a team mate on the Atlanta Track Club Elite Team, we manage not to lose our minds getting little sleep, and keeping "our children" happy and prepared to race. It is our work of love after Richard brings all of them to us. This year we will have quite a few newbies (say about 75-80) so we will have our hands full. As we discovered last year my precious Steve did jobs we never knew existed. I am sure he will be with us every moment making sure our works gets done to his highest standards.

If you want to see more about the elite runners racing, go to Richard's Facebook page. You will also find any additions posted there before race time. I hope many of my readers will be joining us for the run and the huge after party. It is definitely an event not to be missed.

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.

BLURRY PHOTO is blurry for a reason. Scott was running like a wild man to escape the pursuing wild turkeys.

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Running Journal • March, 2017

SOUTHEASTERN ROAD RACE RESULTS more results at running.net ALABAMA Servis1st Bank First Light Marathon/Half Marathon Mobile, AL – 1/8 Male, Marathon: Overall – 1-Matt Hall 2:46:27, 2-Nathaniel Edwards 2:55:11, 3-Frederic Bonvillain 2:58:45, 4-Brian Roser 3:00:34, 5-Brandon Rouse 3:02:20, 6-Jason Mayfield 3:02:55, 7-Brennan Barlow 3:03:18, 8-Khris Vickroy 3:07:53, 9-Greg Schahet 3:08:57, 10-Vincent Rossmeier 3:10:29.

Masters – Shawn Husband 3:20:00, Mike Wilson 3:22:52, Micah Grafenstein Kin 3:26:12, Clayton Foutch 3:30:0, Brett Nguyen 3:34:06.

Grandmasters – Bill Schroeder 3:13:18, Richard Christensen 3:22:53, Dougin Walker 3:29:03, Thomas Zorn 3:34:02, Jim Leclare 3:36:48.

Senior Grandmasters – David Dutton 3:5523, Paul Bergman 3:59:27, Arthur Brooks 4:08:30, Ivins Steinhauer 4:23:02, Roger Biggs 4:26:18.

20-24 – John Clark 3:59:37, Robert Hrabchak 4:32:46, Matthew Pemberton 4:56:46. 25-29 – Samuel Gregory 3:27:34, Cory Sneddon 4:17:45, Michael Tuttle 4:29:58. 30-34 – Adam Epstein 3:26:11, Nicholas Carroll 4:10:38, Evan Crawford 4:20:07. 35-39 – Matthew Banfield 3:13:27, Denison Crocker 3:16:10, Wyman Hamilton 3:21:38. 40-44 – Brent Cornelison 3:35:44, Charles Finn 3:36:58, Jeremy Jungling 3:37:22. 45-49 – Chip Southern 3:34:22, Lane Gilbert 3:42:51, Suman Silwal 3:56:48. 50-54 – Jamie Waldhour 3:48:47, Donald Sherrell 3:55:29, Gene Bowden 3:55:41. 55-59 – Peter Heeger 3:41:31, Bob Asztalos 3:43:49, Allen Perkins 3:54:34. 60-64 – David Butler 4:40:13, George Hernandez 4:46:08, Robert Sistko 4:55:11. 65-69 – Rich Roth 4:34:49, Walter Dear 4:35:49, Daniel Zamora 4:45:16. 70-74 – Mark Pitts 4:45:17, George Southgate 5:01:05, James Cornelison 6:50:14. 75-79 – Jim Simpson 6:31:43, Bob Livitz 6:51:44. Racewalker – Steve Mills 7:03:02, Andy Sharp 7:03:03.

Female, Marathon: Overall – 1-Sarah Getty 3:11:12, 2Kristi Yates 3:27:51, 3-Jennifer Anderson 3:29:22, 4-Jaclyn Shokey 3:32:13, 5-Laura McDermott 3:42:21, 6-Jennifer Harris 3:47:04, 7-Gabriela Gasque 3:48:20, 8-Joanne Taylor 3:49:36, 9-Jenny Reicks 3:50:11, 10-Laura Nail 3:50:25.

Masters – Joyce Forier 3:52:37, Tara Driscoll 3:55:05, Christie Bane 3:58:51, Reb ecca Dohe 3:59:56, Candace Sametini 4:06:09.

Grandmasters – Wendy Torri 3:54:01, Isabella De La Houssa 4:11:59, Amy Cords 4:18:37, Nancy Zorn 4:26:25, Lisa Brandt 4:27:28.

Senior Grandmasters – Peggy Wise 4:52:36, Kay McVey 4:53:04, Pam Lonsdale 4:56:57, Sue McKinnon 5:21:43, Laura Miller 5:41:43.

16-19 – Allie Hrabchak 4:32:45, Lauren Bozeman 5:25:54 20-24 – Hannah Burnette 3:51:15, Emily Eagerton 4:06:00, Shae Boguslawski 4:54:11. 25-29 – Lacey Genard 4:03:04, Alicia Crawford 4:20:07, Katie Lawson 4:59:26. 30-34 – Sara Harmon 4:03:55, Kelli Schulte 4:12:12, Laura Anderson 4:15:53.

35-39 – Amanda Coder 4:12:28, Ashley Andrews 4:12:52, Bridget Turner 4:18:08. 40-44 – Shelby Singleton 4:13:53, Trish Hall 4:16:30, Jackie Dryden 4:29:59. 45-49 – Stephanie Weldon 4:22:29, Tami Harmon 4:34:47, Laura Robinson 4:35:42. 50-54 – Rene Kim 4:32:59, Barbara White 4:34:14, Amy Lambert 4:43:41. 55-59 – Kathy Bratton 4:35:43, Susan Hrabchak 4:42:50, Boonsom Hartman 4:45:30. 60-64 – Shaw-Fin Bertagnolli 5:51:05, Genie Pyrlik 5:58:24, Roz Kelley 6:31:03.

65-69 – Cheryl Murdock 6:13:52, Marsha White 6:19:52, Lois Berkowitz 6:21:18. 70-74 – Bettie Wailes 6:36:50. 80-over – Carolyn Mitchell 7:47:48.

Male, Half Marathon: Overall – 1-Grady Smith 1:22:45, 2Steve Harris 1:23:59, 3-Ben Jones 1:25:31, 4-Jason Teitloff 1:26:38, 5-Aaron Freesmeier 1:29:23, 6-Dennis Devore 1:31:51, 7-Phil Feisal 1:32:49, 8-Matthew Graham 1:33:01, 9-William Webster 1:33:16, 10-Trey Galloway 1:33:52.

Masters – Paul Swann 1:35:50, Wayne Pierce 1:36:45, John Chandler 1:39:57, Alex George 1:41:04, Adam Overstreet 1:42:34.

Grandmasters – Larry Wayne 1:37:55, Mark Achenbach 1:38:34, Michael Reynolds 1:38:52, Robert Knight 1:39:11, Tracey Levins 1:40:20.

Senior Grandmasters – Ken Conner 1:42:53, David Jeffrey 1:43:36, Johnny Goode 2:26:40, Randy Frith 1:47:25, Steven Plakas 1:51:38.

Wheelchair – Arthur Cronenberg 1:38:51.

15-under – Ben Truong 1:34:02, Dallas Stricker 1:57:46, Mark Wallace 2:07:50. 16-19 – Zachary Myers 1:34:06, Jabren Henderson 1:41:08. 20-24 – Michael Keyser 1:38:13, Jonathan Foster 1:48:20, Harrison Kim 1:50:02. 25-29 – Anthony Snook

1:39:27, Jonathan Lahti 1:41:02, Jeremy Miller 1:42:03. 30-34 – Adam Stoves 1:38:32, Luke Spaulding 1:39:34, Ian Brady 1:42:08. 35-39 – Charles Montgomery 1:34:03, Rick Osness 1:36:28, Jeff Winter 1:38:16. 40-44 – Marco Brancker 1:44:48, Barnes Reiney 1:48:11, Michael Blair 1:48:13. 45-49 – Tony Cooer 1:43:19, Thomas King 1:45:03, Jeff Bedford 1:45:33. 5054 – Tyler Scott 1:45:53, Troy Stevens 1:46:24, Matt Bell 1:47:31. 55-59 – Joe Ferguson 1:46:03, Calvin Lewis 1:46:38, Scott Hartman 1:46:42. 60-64 – Ron Danley 1:56:27, Kirk Demara 2:11:39, Daniel O’Neill 2:11:45. 65-69 – Bill Brady 1:52:59, Haywood Harrell 2:13:00, Robert Ryan 2:19:46. 70-74 – Jack Hasson 2:02:46, Ron Mitchell 2:07:53, Chester Kalb 2:46:41 75-79 – Aladar Bencsath 2:12:10, Paul Helminger 3:14:17. Racewalker – Thomas LaBlonde 2:24:13, John Holmes 2:27:55, Michael Shown 2:36:50, Larry Perry 2:53:41.

Female, Half Marathon: Overall – 1-Samantha Gardner 1:24:44, 2-Donnelly Howard 1:30:18, 3-Yekaterina Karpitskay 1:34:16, 4-Elizabeth Meraz Valde 1:34:38, 5-Anne Finn 1:34:53, 6-Elizabeth Heidal 1:36:04, 7-Jessica ones 1:36:42, 8-Andra Bruce 1:38:04, 9-Kelly Keyser 1:38:13, 10-Kate Phillips 1:38:43.

Masters – Chrissy Yaste 1:41:03, Tammy Russ 1:41:12, Shannon Steele 1:45:00, Wendy Vix 1:45:27, Rhonda Collings 1:48:31.

Grandmasters – Eleanor Ter Horst 1:43:27, Mary Trufant 1:44:38, Bonnie Gardner 1:49:05, Rita Duran 1:54:04, Kathryn Murgas 1:57:01.

Senior Grandmasters – Barbara Harte 1:52:14, Cynthia Harrell 2:17:34, Lola Plough 2:26:40, Lisa Moore 2:28:10 Barbara Manson 2:28:17.

Wheelchair – Shandy Oliver 2:14:37.

15-under – Abigail Osness 1:57:46, Peyten Salvaggio 2:43:36. 16-19 – Libi Jacobs 1:53:36, Katherine Brown 1:56:40, Kristen West 2:07:39. 20-24 – Ashley Hrubala 1:42:36, Katie Dolan 1:44:18, Stephanie Maniglia 1:53:16. 25-29 – Hannah Schrubbe 1:54:18, Teran Gafford 1:59:16, Mary Burnett 2:03:29.

30-34 – Cicely Wallis 1:44:33, Maridith Hollis 1:48:08, Molly Miller 1:49:09. 35-39 – Shelley Westmoreland 1:41:19, Anna Israel 1:47:01, Erika Peterson 1:52:46. 40-44 – Tammy Ford 1:50:21, Barbara Pinkerton 1:54:51, Ingrid Johnson 1:56:53.

45-49 – Kristie Steinberger 1:52:11, Teresa Hrubala 1:52:27, Rebecca Castillo 1:54:53 .50-54 – Dawn Gregory 1:58:48, Susan Bradford 2:01:01, Kate Gerowitz 2:03:27. 55-59 – Cheryl Biesiada 1:57:26, Marilyn Kirchgesner 2:02:01, Sharon Erwin 2:04:29. 60-64 – Christine Carmichael 2:37:06, Sharon Brown 2:42:58, Angie Holmes 2:46:37. 65-69 – Ginger Holt 2:37:08, Mary Tsoulos 2:40:41, Renee Speigel 3:08:43. 70-74 – Terry Rasmussen 3:13:19. Racewalker – Danielle Shown 2:36:50, Kate Yates 3:05:24, Beth Antenucci 3:08:03, Faith Bennett 3:17:50, Christine Lucinao 3:34:32.

ARKANSAS Western Arkansas Ballet 5K Little Rock, AR – 1/14 Overall, Top 25 – 1-Jared Williamson 21:32, 2-Daniel Sanderson 22:19, 3-Chad Woodruff 24:04, 4-Kolton Kennon 24:09, 5-Skeeter Hogue 24:10, 6-Faith Woodruff 25:38, 7-Tessa Lee 26:52, 8-Jessica Waggoner 27:14, 9-Sam Patterson 27:49, 10-Jennifer Groehn 28:26, 11-Katie Patterson 28:33, 12Nicholas Mesa 29:33, 13-Kevin Yokley 30:24, 14-Karel Yokley 30:24, 15-Emma Patterson 30:33, 16-Jerry Douglas 30:47, 17Owen Pennington 31:54, 18-Tracy Coward 31:58, 19-Larry Smith 32:03, 20-Paul Kinder 32:24, 21-Katie Mankins 32:40, 22-Jon Patterson 32:55, 23-John Coats 32:58, 24-Zach Coats 32:59, 25-Jo Anne Lewis 33:27.

River Trail 15K North Little Rock, AR – 2/4 Male, Top 25 – 1-Brent Corbitt 52:26, 2-Brian Sieczkowski 52:56, 3-Jonathan Aram 54:35, 4-Adam Bradbury 55:00, 5Nathan Smith 56:50, 6-Brian Sites 56:52, 7-Jerry White 58:10, 8-Karl Lenser 58:28, 9-Mark Ferguson 59:02, 10-Jimmy Thompson 1:00:00, 11-Alan Stone 1:00:30, 12-Etienne Mirgaine 1:01:19, 13-Jacob Mills 1:01:21, 14-Alan Krenzelok 1:01:59, 15-Edward Hill 1:02:29, 16-Colin Hall 1:02:42, 17-Jason Herring 1:03:00, 18-Ben Putnam 1:03:00, 19-Homer Maror 1:03:27, 20Jacob Hudgins 1:04:06, 21-Keith Cooper 1:04:12, 22-Bryon Murders 1:04:56, 23-Cain Newton 1:05:13, 24-Matt Tollett 1:05:28, 25-Billy Mills 1:05:36.

Female, Top 25 – 1-Kaitlin Bounds 56:13, 2-Tia Stone 58:35, 3-Carli Langley 1:00:52, 4-Jennifer Found 1:01:06, 5Sarah Olney 1:02:16, 6-Jenny Massanelli 1:04:23, 7-Natalie Ragsdale 1:05:56, 8-Melanie Smith 1:06:14, 9-Gina Kraft 1:07:45, 10-Lennon Bates 1:09:21, 11-Christine Ferguson 1:10:16, 12-Tammy Helmick 1:10:29, 13-Nicole Hobbs 1:10:58,

14-Mackenzie Epperson 1:11:22, 15-Whitney McLellan 1:12:21, 16-Pamela Morrow 1:12:26, 17-Allison Martin 1:13:08, 18Rachel Hendrix 1:13:49, 19-Carole Delaney 1:14:32, 20-Nicole Bradbury 1:14:50, 21-Jane Anne Blakney-Bailey 1:14:54, 22Brandi Moody 1:15:01, 23-Laura Kearns 1:15:17, 24-Kelsey Walker 1:15:21, 25-Erika Nava 1:15:53. – Ken McSpadden

FLORIDA Brandon’s Run for Autism 5K Deerfield Beach, FL – 1/7 Male, Overall – Harrie Olsthoorn 19:12, Steven Schiff 19:33, Zack Krez 20:08.

Masters – Mark Greenwald 22:38, Greg Barber 23:47, Ryan Montag 24:05.

Grandmasters – Orlando Ruiz 22:05, Dan Fuoco 22:17, Peter Engelhardt 23:37.

13-14 – Grahm Rubin 32:56. 20-24 – Jared Goode 31:23, Justin Cohen 1:06:07. 25-29 – Brian Reategui 21:22, Fellipe Teixeira 29:26. 30-34 – Johnathan Redwanz 23:35, Brandon Zapack 25:07, Robert Boutvatte 25:19. 35-39 – Chule Musangi 21:03, Matt Rodemeyer 24:51, Bobby Jividen 25:45 40-44 – Alfredo Ferreira 26:44, Brad Fiske 29:07, Scott Burden 36:36.

45-49 – John Cunha 36:57. 50-54 – Bill Hickey 26:32, Jeff Greaves 40:28. 55-59 – Michael Norton 23:55, Cubanpete Camejo 33:07, Jim Karlan 47:13. 60-64 – Phil Troskey 26:42, Joe Rusinowski 30:17, Dave Hartigan 53:06. 65-69 – Juan Oliveras 29:02, Michael McCarthy 31:20, Laurence Fejes 31:37.

75-79 – Peter Hawkins 30:57, Rolf Sternglanz 35:38, Mark Lewin 39:32 80-over – Domenick Liguori 1:27:27.

Female, Overall – Ann Green 22:02, Jennifer Sheehan 22:07, Amber Barber 23:20.

Masters – Camille Creary 23:49, Chrissy Klatt 28:51, Allison Duine 29:22.

Grandmasters – Carol Beckman 31:26, Maryanne Langro 31:44, Harolyn Farber 36:41.

10-under – Ryleigh Brown 42:45, Jaylin Arnone 51:50. 1112 – Gabrielle Greenwald 29:39, Johanna Rubin 52:29, Zoe Goldberg 53:27. 13-14 – McKensie Myers 39:02, Maya McCarthy 51:47, Aliya Dhanji 51:50. 15-16 – Briana Karlan 54:54. 20-24 – Courtney Baker 43:16, Jordana Holden 53:45.

25-29 – Rana Conneway 29:35, Liz Meyer 48:24, Elizabeth Shaner 49:42. 30-34 – Irina Myrick 24:10, Cara Pluf 26:44, Candace McGuinness 26:49. 35-39 – Shawna Camilleri 25:37, Gemma Pickard 27:30, Laura Amaral 29:16. 40-44 – Jackie Schatz 30:39, Glorimar Ortiz 34:53, Virginia McKnaught 35:37.

45-49 – Jennifer Ramos 29:51, Deborah Myers 34:39, Caye Serlng 35:59. 50-54 – Christine Cordek 37:31, Joan Morris 42:05, Katie Tasca 51:55. 55-59 – Goode Luann 38:47, Debby Thomas 42:49, Laura Cote 43:09. 60-64 – Bonnie Zapack 43:50, Pat Martin 1:12:06. 65-69 – Linda Wayne 37:30, Joan Ickler 43:23, Suzanne Fejes 48:41. 70-74 – Mar Ann Healy 36:42. 75-79 – Traudi Degiacomi 45:57, Linda Nettles 55:37.

St. Pete Beach Classic Half Marathon/10K/5K St. Pete Beach, FL – 1/14 Male, Half Marathon: Overall – Noah Alkhawaldeh 1:14:05, Jimmy Williams 1:26:30, Andrew Mullen 1:27:37.

10-14 – Ethan Helms 2:49:33. 15-19 – Zack Deitz 1:41:17, Zack Morrison 1:50:59, Clayton Croom 2:17:26. 20-24 – Jimmy Williams 1:26:30, Tim Hilliard 1:35:16, Tom Chvala 3:00:11. 2529 – Noath Alkhawaldeh 1:14:05, Daniel Glass 1:29:51, Trevor Runge 1:35:02. 30-34 – Matt Barrett 1:37:12, Michael Glass 1:46:39, Kevin Crews 1:48:50. 35-39 – Thomas Rogers 1:36:28, Bradley Savage 1:44:27, Richie Mahoney 1:46:51. 40-44 – Andrew Mullen 1:27:37, Paul Vella 1:31:06, Jean-Pau Antona 1:32:28. 45-49 – Charles Ryan 1:33:48, Bruce Fuller 1:38:49 Marcos Alves 1:43:40. 50-54 – Michael Danielson 1:33:19, Timothy Federation 1:41:09, Thomas Dates 1:41:34. 55-59 – David Flynn 1:42:11, Brian Constantine 1:44:02, John Steakley 1:47:47. 60-64 – Gregory Kiziah 1:47:49, David Hillenbrand 2:04:44, Wayne Redford 2:08:10. 65-69 – Joe Link 1:49:51, Sheldon Hall 2:00:34, Jan Puzio 2:01:44. 70-74 – Robert Weir 2:01:47, Brian Blue 2:04:51, Leroy Sanborn 2:27:45. 75-over – Herb Townsend 2:21:38, Frak Zolfo 3:00:06.

Female, Half Marathon: Overall – Christine Noordstar 1:29:22, Brennan Liming 1:30:38, Caitlin Constantine 1:38:42.

15-19 – Leah Kunins 2:17:40, Alison Glen 2:25:50, Haley Bobitt 2:53:12. 20-24 – Natalie Nagle 1:40:30, Jessie Karr 2:03:55, Chynna Humphrey 2:08:19. 25-29 – Tahnee Cudoit 1:48:26, Jackie Crews 1:48:50, Josie Kathle Caglianone 1:58:35. 30-34 – Jessica Sapienza 1:43:39, Britt JohnsonBroache 1:44:06, Katrina Maloney 1:45:53. 35-39 – Caitlin Constantine 1:38:42, Kate Kessler 1:44:20, Tane Rickey 1:48:23. 40-44 – Christina Noordstar 1:29:22, Brennan Liming

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1:30:38, Sonya Kiziah 1:44:36. 45-49 – Kristie Adams 1:58:02, Jennifer Riley 1:58:30, Rose Lndberg-Maingi 2:02:47. 50-54 – Christine Federation 1:48:38, Kelly Belisle 1:51:55, Elena Kourchenko 1:57:18. 55-59 – Ellen Gerth 1:45:08, Reva Moeller 1:51:04, Luz Nagle 1:55:45. 60-64 – Clare Kelley 1:59:49, Susan Adiletta 2:12:16, Dori Iten 2:14:50. 65-69 – Shirley Calvey 2:10:39, Barbara Ann Morrissey 2:27:33, Geraldine Jacoson 2:36:38. 70-74 – Katie Vandergraaf 2:17:37, Millie Hamilton 2:20:30, Darla Dennis 2:50:26. 75-over – Carol Montgomery 3:11:30.

Male, 10K: Overall – Jon Mott 32:32, Mark Benjamin 34:18, Eric Oliva 37:01.

9-under – Charlie Eggimann 46:35, Grant Powell 55:45. 1014 – Aiden Tarantino 46:27, Andrew Powell 47:10, Alex Penalosa 54:17. 15-19 – Alec Dunn 40:38, Camden George 44:44, Tommy Hilliard 45:15. 20-24 – Jacob Ames 52:37, Lantz Martin 56:27, Benjamin Russell 56:39. 25-29 – Jon Mott 32:32, Mark Benjamin 34:18, Daniel Glass 40:18. 30-34 – Eric Oliva 37:01, James Martin 38:35 Andrew Hill 40:30. 35-39 – Samuel Picard 42:46, Karl Evans 45:39, Joshua Powell 47:11. 40-44 – Robert Kniss 37:13 Eric Diner 42:59, Daniel McDonough 45:29. 45-49 – Eric Sager 41:29, Jason Allen 43:59, Chad Clarke 45:38. 5054 – Julien Labonte 42:00, Timothy Federation 44:26, Thomas Dates 45:05. 55-59 – Jeff Lessie 39:20, Warren Lee 45:02, Glenn Schneider 46:31. 60-64 – Denny McDowell 50:58, Alvin Rowsell 52:16, Rick De Jong 52:47. 65-69 – Vincent Caffert 45:14, Dan McClenathan 52:38, Jan Puzio 54:04. 70-74 – Joe Richards 59:32, Bob Chittenden 1:07:48. 75-79 – Gerald Ringer 1:07:34, John Kramer 1:09:26, Donald Herring 1:20:17.

Female, 10K: Overall – Aimee Epps 43:20, Tina Seech 44:42,Lisa Barnes 46:57.

9-under – Annie Biondollilo 1:15:30. 10-14 – Juliaa Albright 1:11:01, Olivia Lesbirel 1:13:25. 15-19 – Alexis Saddler 54:56, Kat Seefeldt 55:02, Sarah Gonzale 1:04:19. 20-24 – Aimee Epps 43:20, Lauren Lumley 48:45, Alisa Pelot 55:27. 25-29 – Jackie Crews 47:52, Monika Baldwin 49:51, Nikki Hehn 49:53. 30-34 – Lisa Barnes 46:57, Janna Angell 53:00, Kim Mottert 53:39. 3539 – Ashley Swanegan 50:16, Angel Lathrop 51:45, Stacy Gumula 51:57. 40-44 – Tonya Emory 47:11, Iraleide Vaz 50:51, Amy Hodge 51:43. 45-49 – Brenda George 46:58, Virginia Edmonds 47:56, Christine Moorby 50:20. 50-54 – Christine Federation 47:57, Janice Smith 52:32, Linda Richards 55:20.

55-59 – Tina Seech 44:42, Kathleen Kaye 48:06, Deb Robinson 53:29. 60-64 – Mary Campbell 58:02, Connie Harper 58:26, Shirley Penny 59:07. 65-69 – Jean Connolly-Cochrane 59:47, Lindsay Bell 1:01:31, Donna Robinson 1:02:09. 70-74 – Carol Jean Vosburgh 56:33, Lenore Rupert 1:13:53, Ginger Herring 1:18:12. 75-79 – Cathy Dehaan 1:21:40, Annette Frisch 1:31:56, Pat Baznik 1:35:30.

Male, 5K: Overall – Brian Runyon 16:41, Trevor Coryea 18:15, Blair Burnett 18:36.

9-under – Charlie Eggimann 23:42, Justin Scott 27:28 Paul Nicklaus 28:23. 10-14 – Trevor Coryea 18:15, Owen Legrande 20:02, Andrew Tarantino 22:44. 15-19 – Alex Fiorillo 19:37, Dylan Landry 19:42, Tommy Hilliard 21:38. 20-24 – Cory Braddy 20:00, RJ Zygarowski 22:13, Harrison Stagner 23:17. 25-29 – Daniel Glass 19:33, Ryan Fay 21:25, Kevin Larson 21:43. 30-34 – Aaron Dwyer 19:14, Stephen Schilling 19:41, Justin Cochran 19:54. 35-39 – Brian Runyon 16:41, Andy Mascherino 19:02, Leonardo Silva 20:36. 40-44 – Charles Schauer 18:44, Daniel McDonough 21:58, Yasser Kazbour 22:01. 45-49 – Blair Burnett 18:36, Alan Graff 19:39, Chad Clarke 21:13. 50-54 – Timothy Federation 21:46, Thomas Dates 21:51, Scott Dietsch 24:12.

55-59 - Jeff Lessie 19:24, John Booth 21:16, Glenn Schneider 23:20. 60-64 – Paul Tavernier 23:34, Terry Krogman 25:34, David Roth 25:53. 65-69 – John Payne 24:09, Dennis Holman 26:09, Jan Puzio 26:14.. 70-74 – Gary Flisek 24:04, Tom Kirkwood 26:55, Andrew Goddard 28:32. 75-79 – David Ridenour 33:02, Ted Tyler 43:01, William Welch 45:41. 80-over – William Riley 25:14, Willis Ridenour 34:56, Charles Titus 35:07.

Female, 5K: Overall – Tatiana Fabian21:36, Nicole Miranda 22:41, Lisa Barnes 22:59.

9-under – Jillian Davenport 31:02, Violeta Meyer 46:15, Ella Tarantino 53:14. 10-14 – Madison Moon 25:36, Maya Bickford 28:25, Kylie Valdes 31:26. 15-19 – Tatiana Fabian 21:36, Cassidy Kline 24:33, Zoe Keown 26:18. 20-24 – Ashlee Jack 23:05, Lauren Lumley 24:39, Meghan Patulak 28:53. 25-29 – Nicole Miranda 22:41, Jackie Crews 23:25, Monika Baldwin 24:17. 30-34 – Lisa Barnes 22:59, Laura Vansickle 25:36, Kim Mottert 26:20. 35-39 – Jennifer Graybill 24:14, Marguerite Thomer 27:06, Miranda Dearmon 29:07. 40-44 – Valerie Leggett 23:13, Gina Di Santo 23:45, Iraleide Vaz 25:43. 45-49 – Virginia Edmonds 24:04, Natalie Weaver 26:13, Kelly Mayo 26:32. 50-54 – Christine Federation 24:11, Jane Duncan 24:36, Janice Smith 26:59. 55-59 – Patty Conolly 24:51, Deb Robinson 26:39, Debra Gilbert 26:56. 60-64 – Karen Mathews 28:08, Terri Lenas 28:30, Susalee Cook 28:43. 65-69 – Cathy Schell 29:28, Jennifer Jell 29:29, Donna Robinson 29:35. 70-74 – Janice Ridenour 38:36, Ginger Herring 38:49, Carol Whitye 41:00. 75-79 – Dede Buckley 38:49, Rose Marie Ray 42:58, Sally Titus 44:46. 80-over – Carol Montgomery 46:53, Jackie Yost 1:05:06.

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Learning from the Young Guns Digging Deep into Core Strength I'm not always the most decisive when it comes to making certain decisions. For instance, it's not uncommon for me to sit down to watch a movie on Netflix and spend so much time agonizing over which movie to watch - scrolling through the options, looking up reviews online, reading plot summaries - that I run out of time and end up watching a TV show instead. Decision paralysis has been studied, and as it turns out I'm not alone. Being presented with many choices, while seemingly appealing, actually makes people more indecisive and less likely to reach any decision at all. When it comes to strength training for distance runners, it's easy to be overwhelmed by information online or in magazines, and people paralyzed by the lack of clear direction often end up settling on doing nothing instead.

When we work with the ZAP elite athletes and our adult running campers in the weight room, one of the goals is to teach them the purpose of the exercises and break down the movements so they have a better understanding of how to perform their core and strength exercises. Having a more thorough understanding of the primary movements involved in runner specific core and strength training allows you to better perform and evaluate the sensibility of an exercise routine. When it comes to runner specific strength training, the primary focus should be on the stabilization and strengthening of the hips. There are other areas that may have specific relevance on an individual basis, but a focus on hip stability will make you a better, healthier runner.

When people think about core for runners, the first thing that pops to mind is abdominal strength. This is important, but not in the way you may necessarily think. Strong abdominal muscles do help stabilize your trunk and aid in pelvic rotation, but the specific abdominal muscle we want to strengthen is one most people have never heard of. The transversus abdominis is the deepest of your abdominal muscles and essentially wraps around your torso to stabilize your hips and spine. Learning how to activate this muscle while you are doing any core exercise is the most important part of improving hip and spinal stability. Stabilization of the spine is important for efficient communication between the nervous system and your extremities. If spinal stability is compromised your nervous system has a harder time communicating to your larger stabilizing muscles - sort of like a kink in a garden hose - and your running efficiency will suffer which can lead to both slower times and increased risk of injury.

In order to activate your transversus abdominis, Jay Dicharry, author of Anatomy for Runners, suggests mimicking the abdominal activation of coughing where your belly button pulls in a bit toward the spine. This activation stabilizes both your pelvis and your spine and is an ideal position to start any core or strength exercise. Another way to think about it is to brace your core as if someone is about to punch you in the stomach. Before you start any core strengthening exercise be sure to turn this muscle on and keep it on throughout the duration of the exercise. This will help you avoid a lot of the mistakes people make when they are doing strength exercises, and ensure the exercises you are doing will improve your running and keep you healthy.

One thing that you will notice immediately if you keep your deep core engaged throughout a movement is that you have far less anterior rotation in your hips. In other words, the hips will remain more level from the front to the back rather than the relatively common problem where the front of the hips tip forward. Anteriorly rotated hips are on of the

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most common postural problems we see in distance runners. It can be the result of both tight hip flexors as well as a lack of spinal and pelvic stabilization. Quite often it is a combination of the two. When your hips rotate forward while you are running you will notice an accentuated arch in the lower back, an indication that you are lacking spinal stability. When this happens your body has a hard time activating your larger stabilizing and propulsion muscles, and the most common victims are your gluteal muscles. If you're a runner and you've been in to see a physical therapist in the last few years, you've probably been told your glutes are weak or not firing properly. This is a very common problem, and can often be traced back to lack of spinal stability with the deep core muscles.

A running specific strength program should include abdominal exercises, but it must also include exercises that activate and strengthen the hip stabilizers as well. The primary hip stabilizer is your gluteus medius, which is responsible for stabilizing the hip joint upon impact during running. If your gluteus medius isn't functioning properly you'll notice your hips dipping from side to side or your knees knocking together on impact. The lack of stabilization in the hip joint leads a whole host of other problems as the rest of the body compensates in an attempt to provide that stabilization. Hip stability and deep core activation is not the end all be all of strength training for runners, but it is the best place to start and is the most important component to staying healthy and moving efficiently.

Let the principle of activating your deep abdominals and maintaining spinal and pelvic stability throughout the exercise be your guiding light when it comes to navigating the sometimes murky waters of strength training. If you keep your core involved and your lower back in its natural position the strength gains will reinforce proper running mechanics. Importantly, a good exercise done poorly is a poor exercise; beyond being useless, it can be harmful because it reinforces poor muscle patterns that strengthen the dysfunction, making it that much harder to break those patterns going forward.

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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Key West Half Marathon/5K Key West, FL – 1/15

35:44. 70-74 – Jean Garlie 32:08, Sharon Wright 33:06, Hollace House 46:47. 75-over – Trentin Castillo 1:04:20.

Male, Half Marathon: Overall – Mark Kirkikis 1:20:02, Bryan Stansberry 1:20:43, Ryan Holtz 1:21:25.

Masters – Mike Sewell 1:24:19, Robert Gealy 1:25:39, Aldo Virano 1:27:01.

10-14 – Ben Myers 1:26:55, Mac Wright 1:46:20, Luke Sanchez 1:56:14. 15-19 – Joel Zaila 1:29:15, Mason Ruffner 1:41:17, Tucker Arvin 1:48:50. 20-24 – Mitchell Steiner 1:38:18, James Leidel 1:38:32, Alex Wagner 1:53:40. 25-29 – Adam Matyi 1:27:19, Shane Craig 1:35:43, Francisco Ramirez 1:36:15.

30-34 – PJ Chermak 1:22:56, Derek Mauro 1:26:20, Mikhail Tiourine 1:31:48. 35-39 – Rodrigo Pinheiro 1:24:06, Eric Quinn 1:25:57, Brian Houck 1:27:12. 40-44 – Mark Goetz 1:29:23, David Jones 1:30:44, Philip Meltzer 1:31:29. 45-49 – Bradley Makimaa 1:38:25, Jeff Vanvolkenburg 1:42:01, James Dibert 1:43:29. 50-54 – James Mastrianni 1:34:42, Ron Marion 1:36:44, Bobby Hutton 1:37:59. 55-59 – Thomas Dever 1:34:13, Tom Waidelich 1:37:24, Gilles Boisclair 1:39:52. 60-64 – Bill Phillips 1:31:13, Oliver Mellet 1:39:50, Dave Whetzel 1:45:15.

65-69 – Dennis Kroskey 1:40:58, Doad Edwards 1:41:29, Daniel Mickelsen 1:47:00. 70-74 – Roger Nelson 1:38:15, Robert McConnell 1:41:29, Joe Cronin 2:25:21. 75-over – Charles Altman 2:31:29, William McArthur 2:37:37, Malcolm Miller 2:43:10.

Female, Half Marathon: Overall – Julie Stackhouse 1:19:03, Caroline Bauer 1:23:06, Nicole Esplin 1:24:33.

Masters – Vivien Wollitz 1:34:24, Wendy Fisher 1:39:04, Paula Burks 1:42:51.

10-14 – Jennifer Sullivan 2:20:45, Zoe Marckmann 2:34:17, Lynn Carney 2:39:44. 15-19 – Davis Richmond 1:49:25, Hannah Claggett 1:55:50, Stephanie Boord 1:59:16. 20-24 – Evan Adams 1:27:59, Amanda Glish 1:37:00, Tanner Haughn 1:38:35.

25-29 – Laura Kirkikis 1:26:28, Stephanie Balaconis 1:33:16, Gabrielle Bradley 1:38:38. 30-34 – Christina Hogue 1:34:00, Jen Shultz 1:34:59, Margaret Klimek 1:35:21. 35-39 – Teresa Poliquin 1:41:24, Stephanie Skladzien 1:43:25, Allison Offerman 1:44:07. 40-44 – Shannon Greenhill 1:42:51, Samantha Paterson 1:44:21, Jen Wagner 1:44:43. 45-49 – Karen Lampert 1:44:15, Amy Neira 1:44:18, Cheryl Pannone 1:45:26. 50-54 – Paula Goldberg 1:46:40, Mardiny Ung 1:46:44, Nancy Fawley 1:50:01. 55-59 – Jacqueline Shakar 1:43:05, Pamela Campbell 1:47:47, Diane Krose 2:00:00. 60-64 – Patricia Kutner Fiume 1:56:53, Lesley Nole 1:57:39, Shelley Christian 1:58:41. 65-69 – Elaine Devries 1:59:23, Lillian Patten 1:59:31, Jo Ann Clough 2:12:57. 70-74 – Gerda Kalb 2:45:23, Monika Wells 2:47:26, Nancy Mallon 2:49:29.

Male, 5K: Overall – Edward Clarke 18:32, Michael Kraus 19:40, Marcel Nemec 19:49.

Masters – David Gerber 21:53, Geoff Ewenson 22:05, Clifton Warrenton 22:12.

9-under – Diangelo Sinicrope 26:48, Ethan Quinn 31:55, Nico Colvin 38:04. 10-14 – Jonah Bennett 21:50, Aiden McNamara 22:42, Cole Grossman 23:10. 15-19 –Steven Myers 22:00, Nicolas Haughn 22:34, Michael Jodlowski 24:11. 20-24 – Dakota Messier 22:38, Rodrigo Barcelo 29:46, Cameron Smith 34:09. 25-29 – Dante Harper 21:31, Alex Socha 23:52, Freddy Cobb 24:11. 30-34 – Devon Kirk 25:44, Chris Lynch 26:29, Joel Miller 26:54. 35-39 – Eric Sargent 21:58, Andrew Peterson 23:27, Jason Martinez 23:30. 40-44 – Chris Woods 23:12, Alexander Gashti 23:47, Geoff Hodgson 24:20. 45-49 – Brandon Beach 23:11, Stuart Halkett 24:40, Karl Stewart 25:35. 50-54 – Tony Williams 22:19, Francis Oberholtzer 23:18, Michael Tollar 23:35. 55-59 – John Cullen 23:39, John Brocato 23:39, Douglas Strebel 27:50. 60-64 – Bill McNamara 23:24, Victor Yzaguirre 24:52, Richard Rodgers 26:04. 65-69 – Michael Whittaker 24:54, Sandy Bohrer 27:57, David Hensley 28:25. 70-74 – Ron Obrien 30:43, William Weiner 31:06, Franz Faradi 32:17. 75-over – Aleks Hromyk 28:14, Bruce Hildreth 33:22, Harry Conn 43:36.

Female, 5K: Overall – Jenna Stauffer 21:31, Kathy Jackson 23:30, Nicolette Bastien 23:36.

Masters – Brooke Ashley 24:32, Lynne Evans 25:32, Robin Fowler 25:37.

9-under – Rebecca Dicesare 26:45, Gabriella Marchione 43:11, Johnna Bonapart 45:54. 10-14 – Lorelai Bennett 26:46, Catherine Bosse 28:18, Lauren Quinn 31:55. 15-19 – Remy Kane 30:10, Elizabeth Vlahakis 30:45, Olivia Bender 31:38. 2024 – Alana Erqui 29:34, Jo Evans 31:47, Alexsandra Bello 32:01.

25-29 – Stephanie Suggs 27:23, Carie Charest 30:57, Tori Kermer 32:51. 30-34 – Jessica Hackney 24:18, Kristin Dekeyrel 24:18, Adrianne Grand 25:51. 35-39 – Louise Lingenfelser 24:18, Leslie Bhoopathy 25:25, Jamie Schwartz 26:46. 40-44 – Marcie Sanocki 26:26, Kana Raman 26:56 Shannon Murphy 27:18. 45-49 – Eunice Paino 26:49, Ann Davis 26:54, Shelley Whelpton 27:37. 50-54 – Julie Wright 28:16, Carla Chestnutt 28:49, Liza Ryan 29:00. 55-59 – Lyne Boiset 26:31, Mary Beth Corrigan 26:36, Sari Chapman 29:37. 60-64 – Mary O’Brien 26:03, Fern Talmas 26:56, Carol Gonzalez 28:22. 65-69 – Margaret Perrotto 28:25, Linda McConnell 33:25, Peggy Reinholt

Naples Daily News Half Marathon Naples, FL – 1/15 Male, Overall – Tyler McCandless 1:06:02, Eduardo Garcia 1:06:17, Matthew McDonald 1:06:50, Ahmed Osman 1:06:58, Andrew McLain 1:08:01.

Masters – Joseph Ekuom 1:16:32, Matt Thull 1:17:31, Hakan Eriksson 1:17:33.

Grandmasters – Brian Keno 1:21:02, John Piggott 1:21:29.

Senior Grandmasters – Gary Romesser 1:26:32, Jerry Orange 1:31:29.

13-18 – Arye Beck 1:19:39, Jarett Arabie 1:23:08, Hugh Brittenham 1:23:28, Brian Robinson 1:25:33, Dean Gamblin 1:25:56. 19-24 – Argeo Cruz 1:10:00, Evan Williams 1:16:09, Gabriel Hogan 1:21:29, Antony Cruz 1:24:56, Ramiro Melendez 1:26:12. 25-29 – Kurt Roeser 1:12:00, Ross Lenehan 1:13:14, Jesper Lundberg 1:15:58, Christopher Wolf 1:16:31, James Osborne 1:20:43. 30-34 – Austin Richmond 1:08:49, Greg Hutson 1:11:04, Josh Eaton 1:20:46, Justin Burrows 1:21:13, Michael Paul 1:24:26. 35-39 – Bryan Huberty 1:15:27, Martin Killian 1:18:55, John Davis 1:19:24, Steven Neugebauer 1:25:20, Scott Mcconnelee 1:27:13. 40-44 – Orinthal Striggles 1:19:33, Carlos Mendez 1:20:54, Yancey Palmer 1:23:48, Wisnick Beauplan 1:26:51, Gabriel Kohn 1:28:53. 45-49 – Spencer West 1:19:38, Al Bugbee 1:26:33, Russell Becker 1:26:33, Bruce Christensen 1:27:49, Alberto Cardenas 1:28:16.

50-54 – Brian Hill 1:28:19, Michael Hollander 1:29:47, Daniel Cronen 1:34:17, Eric Fayard 1:34:54, Greg Rhines 1:37:14. 5559 – Paul Giannobile 1:25:50, Dennis Wallach 1:26:16, Paul Kusek 1:28:41, Ronald Prabucki 1:29:38, Tim Francis 1:31:43.

60-64 – Mario Rodriguez 1:34:15, Robert Defrancesco 1:35:40, John Hollenhorst 1:36:10, Nick Ruchty 1:38:03, Dave Ragsdale 1:38:47. 65-69 – Steve Santana 1:39:46, Carl Randall 1:44:03, Art Dance 1:45:52, Bruce Andrews 1:47:00, Jim Glendon 1:48:15. 70-74 – Albert Wieringa 1:34:15, Joe Noonan 1:48:11, Richard Olitsky 1:49:27, Zeke Zucker 1:51:35, Don Owens 1:53:06. 75-79 – Jerry Bergman 1:54:56, Rick Kleyman 2:22:12, John Ohnesorge 2:23:02, Patrick Zier 2:30:10, Ben Alalouf 2:34:14.

Female, Overall – Belainesh Gebre 1:13:29, Stephanie Pezzullo 1:17:37, Obsie Birru 1:18:22, Janel Blancett 1:18:48, Erica Jesseman 1:19:36.

Masters – Sheri Piers 1:20:30, Lyubov Denisova 1:21:56, Sonja Friend-Uhl 1:22:52.

Grandmasters – Brenda Wilson 1:36:15, Jan Rempe 1:36:16.

Senior Grandmaster – Karen Miles 1:36:29, Jeannie Rice 1:42:56.

13-18 – Alayna Goll 1:38:27, Angela Burun 1:46:21, Annelisa Swiersz 1:47:19, Greta Elder 1:48:12, Rebecca Shakour 1:48:45. 19-24 – Olivia Adams 1:33:02, Holly Davis 1:25:28, Madeline Rublee 1:34:06, Rachel Helton 1:40:29, Clare Myers 1:40:45. 25-29 – Lacey Krout 1:21:08, Alexandra Gardino 1:35:18, Leandra Osborne 1:37:58, Paige Kelly 1:45:01, Haydee Staebell 1:45:44. 30-34 – Nicole Camp 1:25:29, Danielle Brown 1:29:32, Alisa Stern 1:31:27, Angela Cho 1:36:07, Erin owe 1:36:39. 35-39 – Ashley Paulson 1:19:54, Tania Canterbury 1:26:00, Sheila Monaghan 1:27:22, No name 1:33:16, Angelica Jones 1:33:18. 40-44 – Sarah Wittman 1:28:33, Claudia Brinkruff 1:32:09, Kimberly Martineau 1:32:43, Susan Scherer 1:33:06, Martha Delgado 1:35:19. 45-49 – Amy Wing 1:38:33, Julie Berling 1:40:04, Deborah Vannest 1:40:41, Edie Perkins 1:40:53, Lynn Frise 1:41:25. 50-54 – Denise Curry 1:41:32, Molly Ragsdale 1:43:23, Wendy Body 1:43:41, Marion Conklin 1:44:41, Jacqueline Conrecode 1:46:16. 55-59 – Michelle Rupe 1:39:37, Michelle Mueller 1:43:56, Darlene Boehing 1:47:05, Florence Swaim 1:48:12, Teresa Basilone 1:49:13. 60-64 – Donna May 1:47:44, Anniebee 1:47:59, Maura MacNeill 1:49:59, Karen Lui 1:51:04, Mary McGrath 1:52:13. 65-69 – Karen Durante 1:48:18, Joanne Neustrand 1:55:15, Buteena Pfeffer 1:58:28, Lena Hollmann 2:00:34, Amy Chappell 2:03:10. 70-74 – BJ King 2:11:55, Rose Reeves 2:22:56, Judith Buruk 2:25:54, Patricia Brinkman 2:34:05, Vera Owens 2:40:00. 75-79 – Marie Killeen 2:33:50, Lis Heckmann 2:41:43, Faye Goldin 3:15:38.

Sarasota Music Half Marathon Sarasota, FL – 2/5 Male, Overall – Ross McGraw 1:18:57, Christopher Berman 1:22:31, Ben LeBoutillier 1:23:02.

Masters – Todd Carpenter 1:23:49, Brian Ward 1:25:22, David Meier 1:26:35.

Grandmasters – Eric Redding 1:31:01, Tim Sieh 1:31:44, Tom Eisenhauer 1:32:02.

Senior Grandmasters – Jay Helgerson 1:32:10, Stacy Bagal 1:46:57, Glenn Greenslade 1:47:16.

Super Grandmasters – Daniel Gould 2:04:18, Dan Bowles 2:06:04, Bill Harden 2:09:43.

14-under – Macarius Wright 1:41:45, Noah Baylor 1:46:06, Ben Schreibman 1:51:36. 15-19 – Sean Fischer 1:35:33, Kaeden Beliveau 1:44:05, Christopher McAleer 1:44:35. 20-24 – Mark Pellman 1:33:23, Alvin Ducre 1:35:27, Zachar Michel 1:36:18. 25-29 – Taylor Henninge 1:23:18, Dan Crotts 1:34:58, Ben Dabush 1:36:55. 30-34 – Cody Moss 1:32:26, Matthew Grady 1:33:11, Sean Gast 1:34:44. 35-39 – John Stevenson 1:26:27, John Williams 1:26:31, Grant Luce 1:27:22. 40-44 – Danny Jones 1:37:52, John Guitar 1:38:11, Chris Deleonardo 1:38:50. 45-49 – Geoffrey Michel 1:32:59, Michael Meinert 1:33:25, Gintaras Pupininkas 1:34:17. 50-54 – John Devine 1:34:56, Jim Julian 1:36:41, Adam Bright 1:38:15. 55-59 – Jim Harding 1:38:33, Bill Cook 1:38:40, Douglas Manning 1:39:27.

60-64 – Terry McGannon 1:52:09, Michael Fogassey 1:52:49, Danny Smith 1:54:04. 65-69 – Greg Envey 1:55:00, Bill Furst 1:57:53, Harold Maher 2:03:55. 70-74 – William Geller 2:18:46, Jerry Haralson 2:20:14, Steven Lenz 2:25:24. 75-79 – Fred Fiala 2:31:05, Jerry Bruns 2:59:08.

Female, Overall – Hannah Brickse 1:27:41, Salome Marmet 1:31:56, Stephanie Meissner 1:32:22.

Masters – Julie Berling 1:37:9, Lauren Fineman 1:39:23, Leslie Olson 1:39:53.

Grandmasters – Linda Bayne 1:40:43, Sarah Strunk 1:41:08, Beth Bryan 1:43:12.

Senior Grandmasters – Denise Skinner 1:44:52, Marva Sletten 1:45:32, Kim Kane 1:54:41.

Super Grandmasters – Vera Owens 2:26:58, Melanie Perrone 2:32:01, Mary Bonetz 2:32:09.

14-under – Maya Aleman 2:23:13, Catherine Bricker 2:50:31, Delaney Thull 3:09:14. 15-19 – Sydnee Berman 1:36:21, Tatum Young 1:41:03, Emily Rumisek 1:49:44. 20-24 – Taylor Young 1:39:18, Lauren Lumley 1:43:06, Mary Nell Armstrong 1:45:12. 25-29 – Hannah Lemke 1:43:59, Careth Arnold 1:45:14, Stephanie Knapp 1:45:32. 30-34 – Ashley Clifford 1:36:12, Tova Plashkes 1:41:19, Kathleen Freund 1:42:13. 35-39 – Katalin Nagy 1:33:18, Katie Waters 1:36:37, Vicky Romocki 1:37:54. 40-44 – Kelley Miller 1:40:36, Rae Ann Darling Reed 1:41:06, Lissa Murphy 1:41:57. 45-49 – Nicole Geller 1:44:14, Theresa Young 1:46:51, Sherry Lewis 1:51:02.

50-54 – Molly Ragsdale 1:43:24, Kathleen Strayer 1:46:47, Kelly Belisle 1:49:00. 55-59 – Janet Feldman 1:44:41, Jodi Mailman 1:48:29, Holly Johnson 1:50:51. 60-64 – Lesley Noble 1:55:16, Laura Rogers 1:57:51, Ginger Farrell 2:02:22. 65-69 – Dianne Campbell 1:57:50, Lillian Mullen 1:59:25, Alice Longworth 2:03:18. 70-74 – Grant Herman 2:05:00, Donna Jezowski 2:39:49, Sandra Bauman 2:50:00. 75-79 – Carol Westerman 3:16:36, Anthony Niewijk 3:23:48.

GEORGIA Pilot Chase 5K Watkinsville, GA – 1/14 Male, Overall – Griffin Stephens 18:08.

Masters – Bill Hunt 19:30.

11-14 – Nathan Smith 22:06, Chase Stephens 24:01, Andrew Guthrie 27:20. 15-19 – Joshua Shunk 18:34, Hayden Guthrie 19:59, Sam Hunt 22:42. 30-34 – Casey Mull 21:47, Mitchell Vandiver 38:26. 35-39 – Ryan Liebowitz 24:53. 40-44 – Brian Brodrick 20:41, Derek Lee 23:09, Jim Andrews 24:27.

45-49 – David Beeland 22:30, Patrick Johnson 22:35, Juan Vicente 23:40. 50-54 – Lloyd Winstead 23:25, Jimmy Miller 29:37, Randy Booth 33:11. 55-59 – David Moore 23:36, Rick Hayes 24:32, Blane Marable 30:04. 60-64 – Tommy Gilstrap 33:50, Tom Wendle 34:25, Clint Rhodes 47:39. 65-69 – Mel Garber 28:43, Grover Higgins 30:08, Richard Harrison 31:20.

70-74 – Scott Thompson 30:48, Bill Tweedell 34:49, Wayne Vail 36:05. 75-over – Jim Latimer 37:30.

Female, Overall – Claire Suggs 21:48.

Masters – Cheryl Vail 25:34.

10-under – Amelia Smith 29:11. 15-19 – Alyssa Ervin 25:42, Clara Ervin 27:00. 25-29 – Gina Cleveland 42:12. 30-34 – Faye Deloach 24:35, Candace Vandiver 30:59, Rebecca Pruett 34:17.

35-39 – Lindsay McCurle 26:05, Pam Sherrer 27:39, Marie Jesweak 29:39. 40-44 – Paula Trent 29:02, Leslie Armisted 36:03, Sabrina Ervin 43:12. 45-49 – Lynn Hughes 28:59, Patty Kennedy 29:16, Donna Blla 29:53. 50-54 – Marybeth Forwood 28:49, Shirley Bible 30:11, Lorie Peterson 30:39. 55-59 – Elaine Dixon 30:37, Veronica Doster 32:07, Rita Rogers 42:38. 60-64 – Karen Swann 27:57, Marsha Burgess 43:07, Patricia Sibley 50:28. 65-69 – Sue Chastain 34:04, Carolyn Weeks 36:47.

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Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Atlanta, GA – 1/22 Male, 15K: Overall – Nathan Haskins 48:30, Joshua Andrews 50:16, Jason Holder 52:05.

Wheelchair – John Pulliam 1:06:07, Kim Harrison 1:39:41.

14-under – Dylan Burns 1:04:06, Gentry Arnette 1:17:00, Drew Stiles 1:24:43, Gabriel Elalam 1:25:38, Ethan Ellis 1:31:24.

15-19 – Cameron Bensley 56:47, Armando Ibarra Pina 1:02:48, Alejandro Pozos 1:04:02, Oscar Reyes 1:06:53, Will O’Reilly 1:06:54. 20-24 – Kyle Rodriguez 1:06:12, Wesley Kean 1:11:41, Christopher Lee 1:12:06, Stephn Beutler 1:12:09, John Verrone 1:16:15. 25-29 – Jason Veclotch 54:09, Andrew Ruiz 55:23, Lucas Stocks 56:06, Chris Blanco 1:00:43, Nathan Briggs

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1:00:49. 30-34 – Daniel Seo 58:50, Keith Glaspy 1:00:05, Robert Norwood 1:02:50, Dom Clarke 1:03:59, Eric Albrecht 1:06:52. 35-39 – Giovani Pipia 52:34, Vladimir Volodin 59:24, Mark Hagan 1:00:01, Trevor Hosch 1:02:09, Ozgur Akan 1:03:58. 40-44 – Jon Hager 52:06, George Darden 53:07, Orinthal Striggles 54:09, Justin Milrad 59:23, Yaron Regev 1:04:18. 45-49 – Kenyrik Alexis 58:39, Brian Genter 1:02:32, Rich Kenah 1:03:21, David Parsons 1:03:29, Danny Potter 1:04:04. 50-54 – Sergio Torres 1:01:37, Curtis Whitney 1:04:19, Mike Cincola 1:05:24, James Richey 1:06:02, Kenneth Gaines 1:07:52. 55-59 – John Runnion 1:06:27, Michael Clancy 1:06:55, Wesley Jones 1:11:32, Robert Sanderson 1:12:49, Frankie Loong 1:14:28. 60-64 – Mark Pauly 1:14:42, Mark Ehrhard 1:19:00, Jon Steadman 1:23:55, Charlie Broussard 1:26:41, James Alston 1:27:43. 65-69 – Greg Chiarelo 1:21:47, Allan Olexa 1:25:55, Bill Fogarty 1:30:55, Art Domby 1:36:46, Randy Sutt 1:42:02. 70-over – Dick Thompson 1:32:41, Jorge Affonso 1:34:35, Ken Bonifay 1:57:27, Dennis Stansbur 2:15:11.

Female, 15K: Overall – Morgan VanGorder 56:00, Shawanna White 57:21, A. Nicole DeMoss 1:00:30.

14-under – Mckinsey Spinks 1:12:17, Seirra Bennett 1:14:18, Madeline Fisher 1:16:52, Ellie Atkinson 1:17:50, Makenna Calbert 1:18:27. 15-19 – Mackenzie Czurak 1:06:24, Cheyenne Spinks 1:06:55, Gracie Griffith 1:07:00, Kayli Moody 1:07:51, Molly Morris 1:08:53. 20-24 – Jessica Ridley 1:09:23, Emily Gaid 1:13:15, Ellyn Bowen 1:13:51, Carol-Ann Baird 1:14:08, Andrea Vargas 1:14:35. 25-29 – Jenn Stocks 1:01:06, Chloe Lalonfr 1:01:34, Jacqueline Palmer 1:04:41, Victoria Prince 1:07:07, Heather Bauer 1:07:31. 30-34 – Sarah Norwood 1:02:50, Tara Mooney 1:03:32, Cera Jones 1:07:57, Sabrina Lichtenberg 1:08:15, Gretchen Kent 1:09:17. 35-39 – Tracy Cemark 1:04:58, Natalie Salvador 1:06:02, Sherry Spinks 1:06:09, Tara Harris 1:10:25, Melanie Bradley 1:11:29. 40-44 – Alexandra Lonergan 1:01:55, Paula Burks 1:06:21, Shannon Greehill 1:06:21, Kathy Dierkes 1:07:07, Sara Hofeldt 1:07:47.

45-49 – Heidi Pennington 1:10:28, Brenda Herrington 1:11:21, Karin Elliott 1:12:07, Cindy Machan 1:12:58, Mette Klausen 1:13:12. 50-54 – Kelly Thomas 1:12:02, Tina Klein 1:12:26, Laura Hodges 1:14:13, Leslie Mattern 1:18:49, Amy Lettes 1:20:48. 55-59 – Karen Hinson 1:15:14, Virginia Kuenker 1:19:36, Teresann Sprague 1:23:03, Karen Brown 1:23:20, Geralyn Chabucos 1:23:33. 60-64 – Deborah Williams 1:25:02, Robin Khouri 1:29:33, Gaelle Boling 1:29:44, Betty Songe 1:30:10, Gail Bocian 1:30:10. 65-69 – Sue Landa 1:26:22, Helen Perkel 1:26:48, Valerie Kelleher 1:33:32, Joan Palatto 1:34:34, Fran Ehrhard 1:38:18. 70-over – Rosemary Kernahan 1:47:19, Dottie Wright 1:58:38, Susan Thomas 2:05:34, Ann Kay 2:06:49, Julia Sacks 2:06:49.

Male, 5K: Overall – Daniel Mativo 16:39, Raymond Green 17:01, Simon Black 17:47.

14-under – Colin Chapman 18:26, Luca HornMorawa 20:35, Siddhartha Narker 20:36, Matthew Ashe 20:38, RJ Mazurek 20:39. 15-19 – Tyler Harkins 17:49, Jason Bell 17:56, Braedon Bensley 18:01, Daniel Reis 18:28, Alexander Dyck 18:39. 20-24 – Trent Jones 18:47, Lucas Rettenmeier 20:09, Christian Carter 20:48, Christopher Purpura 21:05, Albert Wouters 21:15. 25-29 – Colin Conroy 20:25, Justin Graves 20:48, David Martin 20:58, Andrew Josephson 22:43, Noe Vallejo 23:05. 30-34 – Ryan Johnson 21:28, Corey Dunn 21:29, Cameron Butler 21:48, Joshua Lovell 22:32, Brice Hilkin 22:33. 35-39 – Jarrod Browder 18:38, Chris McSwain 20:56, Bret Bauer 21:39, Craig Taylor 22:12, Jason Crim 23:08. 40-44 – Blake Andrews 20:21, Hobbie Eckes 21:12, Brad Sadl 21:15, Chris Denny 21:19, Eng Taing 21:27. 45-49 – Brian Minor 22:16, Olle Sorme 23:02, Troy Ham 23:22, Mark Keeler 23:28, Carey Carlson 23:54. 50-54 – Simon Ayling 21:48, Byron Davis 22:10, Thomas Metrick 23:32, Terry Bruehl 23:38, Mike Harkins 24:10. 55-59 – Scott Bennett 24:25, William Gamel 26:19, Doug Stiles 26:43, Tom Anderskow 26:51, Brett-Alexander 27:00. 60-64 – Randy Ballew 21:39, Matthew Fanoe 24:43, Bruce Gaynor 26:00, Glen Beasley 26:40, Stanley Hinson 27:24. 65-69 – Randy Murdoch 25:43, Al Ludwick 26:54, David Yu 27:06, Earl Hassler 28:28, Wayne Brannon 28:31. 70over – Bobby Sasberry 25:51, George Voegtlin 28:12, Donald Albino 32:19, Stan Smith 34:46, Kells Conway 35:23.

Female, 5K: Overall – Tyra Holloway 19:33, Julita Auers 19:54, Haley Davis 21:40.

14-under – Rylee Evans 20:25, Abigail Mchoul 21:32, Emily Raeside 21:34, Kami Muse 21:44, Emily Chapman 21:54. 15-19 – Baylee Evans 20:37, Kara Ye 21:31, Madison Tallman 22:15, Amanda Walters 23:22, Jenn Thorpe 23:31. 20-24 – Mindy Ross 24:17, Hayley McIntyre 24:47, Samantha Akoubian 25:14, Cori Bradham 25:35, Sara Akoubian 5:37. 25-29 – Reem Mansoura 24:51, Ashley Jones 25:07, April McDaniel 25:29, Sarah Miller 25:29, Kyli Cho 25:34. 30-34 – Allison Silverstein 23:16, Monika Maltese 24:42, Lisa Ko 24:45, Katie Bonilla 25:04, Kerri Cunningham 25:49. 35-39 – Kathryn Black 22:07, Natalie Waller 22:44, Heather Hoersch 22:52, Crissy Ivey 23:50, Jennie Maldonado 24:20. 40-44 – Attie Muse 20:12, Chrissy Dunn 22:18, Erin Merritt 23:52, Amanda Berry 24:26, Maria Fern 25:10. 45-49 – Jody Hudmon 22:03, Constance Bargeron 22:07, Linda Hearn 22:07, Heather Walters 24:03, Teri Frei 24:18. 50-54 – Susan Kiddoo 26:15, Suzanne Cincola 26:45, Bridgette Floyd 27:24, Sunny Nicklas 27:28, Rhonda Czurak 27:38. 55-59 – Dana Wertz 25:22, Susan DeLong 26:02, Debbie

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he times they are a changin’,” wrote Bob Dylan more than 50 years ago, and that has certainly been the case in the running shoe industry over the past season.

Emerging brands have seen some successes, there have been many new shoe launches (as with the most active past seasons, about 35% of this spring’s offerings are new), and changes in materials and construction methods have left their mark on the industry. Today may be the calm before the storm, as 2017 exhibits the hallmarks of significant transition. Much of the anticipation centers on the jump from standard manufacturing to automated processes. This could mean that we’ll be seeing shoes that are customized, quickly delivered, and possibly even made right around the corner from your house.

Over the past few seasons we’ve seen new or improved manufacturing techniques and materials for uppers: engineered meshes, full-knit uppers, laminates, and membranes. Every shoe in this Review features one or more of these advances. And at the heart of midsole innovation is the thermoplastic elastomer, also known as TPE. These midsoles vary by ingredients, much like cookie dough recipes. Here, it’s the spongy foam that just may be the secret ingredient that makes a shoe a delight to run in. Brands look for their own special recipes and ingredients, and you are the beneficiary as these blends are all more protective, durable, and responsive than ever.

As in much of life, education is your best bet for finding your perfect shoes. Your local running specialty store can capably assist you in this process because they know running and they know shoes. Use our reviews as a starting point. With their assistance and your own good judgment, we’re confident you’ll find success in your shoe search.

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elcome to our first Shoe Review for 2017! Even after all these years, the smell of running shoes straight from the box is still exciting for me. My first pair of real running shoes was Onitsuka Tiger Cortez. I purchased them—well, my mom, Marilu purchased them—for $36. She waited a few days to tell my dear father, as we had never spent more than $5 on a pair of running shoes in my first few years of running.

My white Kmart tennis shoes would be nearly pink from the blood blisters I would develop getting them “broken in.” Hard to believe, but in that era blisters were a rite of passage.

In today’s performance running world, our RN footwear guru, Cregg Weinmann, assures me that shoes are much better now than then. And I concur.

The key is to find the right pair of shoes for you. Don’t be swayed by social media hype or some blogger who’s paid to write about the shoes. At the Running Network, we review product from more than 40 brands, and about a dozen support our efforts through advertising in our various media platforms. If you see a shoe recommended here, rest assured that Cregg and his tireless wear testers have tried the shoe and taken it through at least 100 miles. All shoes submitted for our testing get the same treatment, whether or not the companies advertise with us. It’s a point of pride that we keep those two undertakings separate from one another.

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Harris 27:26, Laurie Hasen 27:43, Karen Sklanka 27:53. 60-64 – Sonia Chambers 27:45, Jan Gaynor 28:39, Peggy Smith 30:21, Christie Pederson 30:53, Rickee Forbes 31:49. 65-69 – Donna Stephens 27:30, Linday Boyett 28:00, Janet Aschmann 30:08, Helga Lewis 3:37, Lida Ludwick 34:03. 70-over – Dianne Isakson 31:24, Myrna Barnett 32:36, Rosemary Kernahan 35:37, Cathy Kolb 36:04, Nancy Brue 39:59.

Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Atlanta brought out more than 15,000 runners on a beautiful Sunday morning. With temperatures kinder than the previous year many runners were eager to tackle the new 2017 course.

This year the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K was run on a new course with a new start and finish line. The course started just outside of Olympic Centennial Park in downtown Atlanta. Many veteran Hot Chocolate runners will remember the hill that would greet them at the end of the race. This year the hill was towards the beginning and runners were glad to tackle that at the front end of the race. The new course also brought new course records at all distances. The race then ended in the Olympic Centennial Park where the post-race party took place.

The post-race party included fondue, chocolate goodies, music and of course plenty of hot chocolate. The swag for this year was a big hit with runners. They loved the high quality of the jackets that they received with registration.

Race day was filled with excitement from start to finish. The team from RAM Racing executed the race in the only way they know how, exceptionally. We would love to see you at Hot Chocolate 15K/5K Atlanta in 2018!

To register for Hot Chocolate 15k/5k Atlanta 2018 visit www.hotchocolate15k.com

Hot Chocolate Photo © RAM Racing 2017 2017 Critz Tybee Run Fest Had a Successful Weekend TYBEE ISLAND, GA - The annual Critz Tybee Run Fest wrapped up Saturday, Feb. 4 with slight wind paired with sunshine and temperatures in the mid 50's providing good race conditions. Nearly 2000 participants took part in the five-race event, including the North Beach Bar and Grill 5K, the Wet Willie's 10K, the Chu's Half Marathon, the Lighthouse Pizza 2.8 Mile Beach Run, and Basil's 1 Mile Fun Run, along with the Byrd's Famous Cookies Kiddie Run for the smallest participants.

The race event presented the opportunity for a large variety of runners, from young children to mature adults, to participate and be part of a unique and family friendly race event.

The organizers, supporting partners, and volunteers went out of their way to make participants and spectators alike feel welcome by providing a fun and positive athletic environment: http://critztybeerun.com/sponsors/. Participants were delighted at the finish line with “refuel options,” ranging from whole-grain breads & muffins by Great Harvest Bakery, soup from Little Italy Neighborhood Restaurant, chicken pasta by North Beach Bar and Grill, pizza and pizza bites by Lighthouse Pizza, along with refuel drinks from Our Skinny, Coca-Cola, Powerade, and plenty of DASANI water along the race course and in the finish line area.

The beautiful variety of race courses highlights some of Tybee Island's most historic landmarks like the iconic pier and the famous lighthouse. The focus of the race is the finish line near the Tybee Pier, where everyone gathers to celebrate their achievements in an exciting environment.

Runners were able to run up to five events that totaled a marathon. Times were totaled those who ran all five races. Top male was Justin King of Indian Trail, NC, in 2:34:05. Top female was Holly Pastor of Lawrenceville, GA, in 3:41:38.

Complete results of each race, plus total combined times, are available at https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/?raceId=6320&remMe Attempt=#resultSetId-55694

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Male, 25K: Overall – Matt Greco 1:49:11.

Masters – Richard Montgomery 1:54:16.

Grandmasters – Sam Landry 1:55:20.

Senior Grandmasters – 2:13:03. 20-29 – Peter Aune 2:13:07. 30-39 – Turck Anada 1:51:15. 40-49 – Michael Jourdan 1:57:11. 50-59 – Branko Jursic 2:13:13. 60-69 – Pat

Breaux 2:42:06. 70-79 – Jim Marshalls 2:38:09.

Female, 25K: Overall – Callie Smithson 1:56:10.

Masters – Kimberly Blaise 2:10:13.

Grandmasters – Dawn Gregory 2:16:29.

Senior Grandmasters – Joan Album 2:44:19.

Youth – Sarash Sawaya 2:30:39.

20-29 – Woodi Jones 2:04:30. 30-39 – Jill Marie Kenyon 2:04:30. 40-49 – Brenda Berres 2:13:59. 50-59 – Diane Gravelle 2:35:30. Racewalkers – Eric De Ronde 3:06:44.

Male, 5K: Overall – Kevin Marshall 19:16.

Masters – Timothy Priest 20:59.

Grandmasters – John Waguespack 21:27.

Senior Grandmasters – J. Roger Brown 22:45.

Youth – Morgan Herbert 21:28.

15-under – Leonardo Fuentes 22:02. 20-29 – Matt Benoit 20:51. 30-39 – Ashton Prat 20:53. 40-49 – Tim Blanchard 23:53. 50-59 – Randall Accardo 22:20. 60-69 – Thomas Parker 25:13. 70-79 – William Phelps 42:30.

Female, 5K: Overall – Fiona Collins 23:26.

Masters – Maryann Parker 25:38.

Grandmasters – Vikki Talamo 27:29.

Senior Grandmasters – Germaine Carroll 30:46. 20-29 – Robin Barnes 32:33. 30-39 – Ashley Trosclair 24:36. 40-49 – Rachel Hutcheson 28:14. 50-59 – Cheryl Webb 30:26. 60-69 – Deborah Cage 48:55. 70-79 – Jane Phelps 43:17.

MISSISSIPPI Casino Bridge Run 10K/5K Biloxi, MS – 1/28 Male, 10K: Overall – Chris Monaghan 38:53.

10-14 – Dallas Stricker 46:54, Reagan Marsteller 47:56, Gannon Mason 1:02:50. 15-19 – Austin Jordan 51:26. 20-24 – Krishna Kidambi 49:8, Samuel Bolen 50:48. 25-29 – Drew Blake 39:31, Jeremy Nogle 42:14, John Parham 50:26. 30-34 – Matthew James 39:13, Ryan Goldin 42:30, Jason Craft 42:39.

35-39 – Jason Graeber 41:54, Adam Wolfe 49:49, Steve Belanger 49:58. 40-44 – Todd Pohnert 47:14, John Keahey 47:21, Stuart Rubio 50:31. 45-49 – Alex McClantoc 45:24, Tim Lopez 55:43, Rob Delaney 55:48. 50-54 – John Wright 50:09, Jeffrey Marsteller 58:33, Scott Leblanc 59:24. 55-59 – Mark Koch 41:32, Ken Conner 46:17, Calvin Lewis 47:33. 60-64 – John Sowers 50:50, Mark Babin 53:20, Richard Fowler 1:05:25.

65-69 – Jeff Massien 51:27, Ernest Houock 52:06, Larry Kogon 58:12. 70-74 – Ron Mitchell 56:00, Carl Rensink 1:03:24, James Bowden 1:32:57.

Female, 10K: Overall – Glenda Adams 43:37.

15-19 – Alicia Hansen 44:25, Kamryn Olkowski 50:30. 2024 – Heather Cannon 48:55, Kayla Skosebu 1:10:07. 25-29 – Rachel Moberg 1:00:16, Sophie Lofton 1:02:38, Rachel Holman 1:03:43. 30-34 – Aliesha Brown 50:39, Alishia Novak 50:42, Courtney Beaudin 53:25. 35-39 – Tracy Box 55:01, Stacy Thornton 57:01, Shana Flick 1:01:24. 40-44 – Casondra Jacobs 54:28, Jean Denton 54:42, Shana Smith 54:56. 45-49 – Yohalice Rodrigez 53:47, Leah McLaughlin 55:03, Mary Cooper 57:45.

50-54 – Julie Teater 59:57, Cindy Coon 1:01:06, Denise Collins 1:03:05. 55-59 – Jeanne Quesenberry 51:04, JD Lee 59:43, Cindi Turgeau 1:08:43. 60-64 – Michelle Babin 58:44, Pam Corwin 1:12:33, Sharon Brown 1:14:33. 65-69 – Linda Connealy 1:34:39. 70-74 – Irene Dennis 1:20:16.

Male, 5K: Overall – Joshua Moore 23:54.

9-under – Karter Knight 47:04. 10-14 – Zachary Rhynehardt 28:32, Jordan Boudreaux 37:16, Ryan McDuffie 1:03:10. 15-19 – Jamiah Bradley 40:05. 20-24 – Austin Morris 26:31, Angelo Morales 28:34, Adam Snider 29:35. 25-29 – Darryn Cook-Kelley 26:58, Auston Essix 38:10, Jacob Peden 57:56. 30-34 – Matt Boney 26:00, Gene Spivey 28:25, Ryan Lamy 29:50. 35-39 – Coe Rangel 27:18, Jon Harvey 27:48, Shawn Byers 31:58. 4044 – Joshua Myers 27:01, Kenneth Powell 28:05, Logan Heath 30:38. 45-49 – Robert Randolph 27:33, Christopher Pope 29:31, Frank McFarland 35:36. 50-54 – Greg Sorg 31:07, Mark Manno 32:12, Rich Bowen 34:13. 55-59 – Darren Mason 38:27, David Baughman 39:37. 60-64 – Keith Larose 36:20. 65-69 – Nick Irwin 38:44, Timothy Burris 39:05, George Hilpman 46:30. 70-74 – William McGough 36:36, George Williams 51:32, Carl Hanson 52:00.

Female, 5K: Overall – Ashley Burt 32:20.

9-under – Maddey Wolfe 34:06.

10-14 – Renee Kelin 34:12, Abbey Wolfe 37:49, Madison Knight 47:03. 15-19 – Stormi Coston 1:10:30. 20-24 – Hannah Cook-Kelley 39:05, Haley Cook-Kelley 39:06, Kendall Cox 41:37.

25-29 – Jessica Mills 34:18, Tiersa Boney 35:00, Brandi Blake 37:31. 30-34 – Danielle Mitchell 32:25, Danya Ainsworth 35:18, Margeaux Harvey 37:58. 35-39 – Jennifer Temple 32:44 Susan Wolfe 34:33, Angela Jones 37:51. 40-44 – June Takeuchi 32:37, Michelle Klein 32:41, Kristina Ellzey 39:32. 45-49 – Kellie Mitchell 37:26, Kristie Hagen 37:55, Deanna Sorg 38:35. 50-54 – Mary Lang 34:59, Christina Wendling 42:35, Deirdre Barnes 45:49. 55-59 – Audrey Jackson 37:10, Kathy Salzmann 38:04, Ellen Davis 38:26. 60-64 – Kristina Abbey 35:53, Sally Coffey 40:18, Shirley Ezell-Frey 43:17. 65-69 – Janet Briggs 38:53, Jimmy Briggs 44:21, Gail Walker 1:04:22. 70-74 – Leslie Bass 51:52. 75-over – Mary Goguen 55:15, Chere Byker 55:54.

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Masters – Douglas Clark 5:07:07.

Grandmasters – Dale Fleckenstein 5:34:04.

20-29 – Charlie Legac 5:07:17, Canyon Woodward 5:09:42, Dan Vasil 5:35:40 30-39 – Peter Rosenblad 5:10:39, Craig Lancaster 5:13:00, Doug Begeman 5:17:37. 40-49 – Matthew Hanley 5:14:32, Todd Burkhalter 5:20:24, Robert Walllace 5:23:38. 50-59 – Eric Morrison 7:21:56, Wayne McDaniel 8:06:41. 60-69 – Michael Montgomery 7:41:40, Russell Bowling 7:44:58.

Female, 50K: Overall – Valerie Matena 5:14:32, Malinda Honkus 5:20:57, Elizbeth Minnick 5:25:50, Sandra Daust 5:52:11, Samantha Page 6:08:18.

Masters – Glynetta Vogt 6:08:34.

Grandmasters – Joanne Moss 6:42:06.

20-29 – Jennie Wyderko 6:20:43. 30-39 – Robin Lenner 6:14:51, Erin Worley 6:20:45, Elizabeth Lucarelli 6:40:15. 40-49 – Susan Allen 6:43:18, Christine Banman 7:45:15, Carolyn Tait 8:06:39. 50-59 – Tracy Taro 7:51:46, Pj MacAlpine 10:39:26.

Male, 30K: Overall – Brandon Smith 2:05:10, Joe Ainsworth 2:05:44, Sheridan Byers 2:09:54, Tyler Van Rensselaer 2:12:45, Phil Gregory 2:17:42.

Masters – Todd Swift 2:17:55.

Grandmasters – Jim Colvin 2:47:46.

20-29 – Matthew Roe 2:31:18, Mac Schweppe 2:32:54, Tait Piercy 2:37:50. 30-39 – Andy Brouwer 2:17:54, Shawn Bagley 2:27:21, Luke Servedio 2:29:14. 40-49 – Jeff Trantham 2:33:25, Chad Cooper 2:43:45, Steve Linton 2:49:24. 50-59 – Jim Hasseler 2:56:35, Tim Scott 3:00:43, Tim Page 3:14:17. 60-69 – Randy Lehman 2:51:56, Danny Dryer 2:54:07, Joel Fine 3:12:12.

Female, 30K: Overall – Jennings Garry 2:27:55, Betsy Kain 2:33:15, Amanda Blair 2:33:30, Shannon Jacquess 2:36:14, Emily Fagan 2:36:55.

Masters – Kelly Whitlock 2:41:37.

Grandmasters – Valerie Hardin 2:53:11.

20-29 – Sarah Hope 3:00:55, Laura Page 3:10:34, Ashley McClary 3:12:09. 30-39 – Jillian Laplante 2:47:36, Whitney Waters 2:54:25, Alexis Wilson 2:58:57. 40-49 – Laura Mitchell 2:44:34, Chris O’Steen 2:50:05, Sherry Stoneman 2:55:19. 5059 – Kym McCarson 3:27:58, Lou Hipps 3:31:21, Dolly McLean 3:35:07. 60-69 – Cullen Covington-Hicks 3:04:43.

Male, 8K: Overall – David Short 31:33, Justin Tucker 32:55, David Forkner 33:17, Joseph Visconti 33:57, Douglas Black 35:58.

Masters – Tom Forkner 39:17.

Grandmasters – Paul Kersch 43:14.

15-19 – Kels Peterson 36:52, Hank Van Ness 387:33, Sutton De Krafft 39:35. 30-39 – Matthew Chisholm 37:01, GaryHill 40:51, Josh Solesbee 57:48. 40-49 – Bill Lawrence 41:32, Jimbo Ledford 43:02, Hogar Sinclair Tait 45:10. 50-59 – Harold McMahan 54:55, Michael Cope 1:09:07.

Female, 8K: Overall – Amber Reece-Young 34:23, Allison Jameson 37:46, Beth Daniel 40:59, Skyler Elizabeth Tait 40:59, Jessica Rene 43:24.

Masters – Mirian Nelson 44:29.

Grandmasters – Jackie Lalor 52:41.

11-14 – Aspen Budden 48:24, Emma Budden 51:22. 20-29 – Katlin Bradley 49:33. 30-39 – Becky Ramey 50:04, Paige Werhan 51:22, Laura Lewellin 52:17. 40-49 – Kristy Pollick 45:29, Jennifer Thompson 47:34, Keisha Hastings 54:46. 50-59 – Liz Atkinson 1:03:20, Donna Cope 1:09:05.

Yeti or Not 25K Dupont State Forest, NC – 2/4 Male, Overall – Jesse McEntire 1:39:14, Matthew Hammersmith 1:48:06, Joe Ainsworth 1:48:30.

Masters – Timothy Poulton 1:55:44.

Grandmasters – Lincoln Crosse 2:16:02.

10-19 – Alex Rawlings 2:45:50. 20-29 – Arek Robinson 1:48:51, David Downing 2:01:42, Ronald Worley 2:02:19. 30-39 – John Gamble 1:49:55, Sheridan Byers 1:50:17, Phil Gregory 2:03:43. 40-49 – Jerad Crave 1:57:48, Jason Bodnar 1:59:59, Matt Clabaugh 2:01:21. 50-59 – Mike Newcomer 2:16:27, Phil Feisal 2:19:37, Marty Vokes 2:23:04. 60-69 – Joel Fine 2:39:33, Russell Bowling 2:51:30, Mike Piercy 3:01:08.

Female, Overall – Hannah McEntire 2:07:37, Jennifer Bodnar 2:07:42, Brittany Orkney 2:09:03.

Masters – Stephanie McCravy 2:08:17.

Grandmasters – Laura Stepp 2:24:52.

10-19 – Madeline Ellis 3:16:56. 20-29 – Meaghan Dolan 2:11:20, Hannah Stillings 2:11:40, Lauren Knowlson 2:18:16.

30-39 – Amanda Blair 2:09:27, Shannon Jaquess 2:16:10, Anna Pigman 2:18:28. 40-49 – Amy Carver 2:19:15, Shannon Greenhil 2:20:20, Paula Burks 2:20:21. 50-59 – Valerie Hardin 2:27:25, Kathleen Rabenold 2:40:46, Deanne Blas 2:41:05.

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SOUTHEASTERN ROAD RACE RESULTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19

SOUTH CAROLINA MLK Celebration 5K Columbia, SC – 1/14 Male, Overall – Ediberto Crisanto 17:55, William Moran 18:21, Zander Jeffcoat 18:42, Joe French 18:59, Brady Rafanan 19:30.

Masters – Gregory Jones 19:47.

Grandmasters – Robbie McLendon 21:16.

Senior Masters – Mike Compton 22:36.

Veteran Masters – Arnold Floyd 26:20.

11-14 – Reese Petruzzi 28:04, James Duckson 33:20, Xavier Paulin 37:22. 20-24 – Tripp French 19:36. 25-29 – William Cannon 23:48, Roland Pitts 27:10, Anthony Broughton 48:50.

30-34 – James Wingo 21:03, Samuel Stewart 26:06, Troy Allen 30:27. 35-39 – William Brumbach 20:26, Omar Armstrong 21:14, Kelvin Gordon 26:31. 40-44 – Jeff Godby 20:15, Angel Manuel 20:22, Xavier Paulin 23:14. 45-49 – Randall Hrechko 20:33, Johnathan Kirkwood 21:18, Roy Sehlley 23:01. 50-54 – Joey Swearingen 26:57, Donald Mills 8:35, Brian Hawn 29:18.

55-59 – Freddy Sons 25:18, T. Wayne Dodgen 27:45, Eric McCartney 29:52. 60-64 – Walt Cole 26:24, Harry Williams 27:36, Elijah Squirewell 29:16. 65-69 – Albert Anderson 23:12.

70-74 – Peter Mugglestone 28:45, Ron Hagell 30:17, Rocky Soderberg 34:02. 75-over – Henry Holt 30:39.

Female, Overall – Shannon Iriel 20:33, Jennifer Lybrand 21:54, Kendra Mies 23:45, Donya Baker 24:26, Barbara Brandenburg 24:44.

Masters – Shelley Hinson 25:20.

Grandmasters – Alsena Edwards 26:19.

Senior Masters – Sue Porter 27:48.

11-14 – Lexie Vandervelde 24:59. 20-24 – Candice Johnson 44:55. 25-29 – Chesea Aquino 29:03, Elizabeth Burgess 32:58, Krystal Pugh 55:34. 30-34 – Kathleen Oconnell 28:53, Rashida House 29:13, Carrie Dial 33:52. 35-39 – Deliah Woods 26:20, Dee-Dee Hamilton 27:54, Tracy Bender 33:13. 40-44 – Joanny Guzman 28:43, Idella Chestnut 31:51, Barbara Turner 32:52. 4549 – Heather Hawn 25:35, Tamara Parsons 25:41, Yvonne Murray-Boyles 28:14. 50-54 – Penelope Evans 31:44, Mary Duncan 32:28, Emily Harrill 32:44. 55-59 – Sharon Bieber 31:21, Mary Bumpas 31:53, Wanda Collier 33:49. 60-64 – Tricia Motes 35:32, Helene Lipe 37:31, Brenda Brazell 42:01. 65-69 – Lynn Grimes 28:17, Brigitte Smith 36:34, Barbara Ann Jacobs 55:48.– Strictly Running

Long Run 15K/5K Columbia, SC – 2/4 Male, 15K: Overall – Michael Banks 46:26, Ryan Root 47:32, Adam Freudenthal 47:42, Brett Morley 48:29, Eric Ashton 53:28.

Masters – Gregory Jones 1:00:01.

14-under – Matthew Bacon 2:12:00. 15-19 – Justin Rose 59:49, John Homer 1:02:30, Pippa Richter 1:05:4. 20-24 – Ediberto Crisanto 57:08, Dustin White 1:41:56. 25-29 – Mike Schrum 54:56, Sean Marden 1:03:34, Hardee Sanders-Myrt 1:04:40. 30-34 – David Russell 57:12, Jarod Holt 1:01:10, Matthew Smith 1:07:29. 35-39 – Mike Kilbourne 54:13, Michael Nance 57:15, Alexander Mclain 59:33. 40-44 – Phil Midden 1:00:15, Jeffrey Godby 1:02:39, Alexander McDonald 1:04:00.

45-49 – James Corder 1:06:22, John Corett 1:6:22, Randall Hrechko 1:07:03. 50-54 – Larry Jourdain 1:00:35, Dennis McAvoy 1:12:57, Phil Togneri 1:15:26. 55-59 – Gene Brinson 1:13:49, David Betancourt 1:15:49, George Starnes 60-64 – Peter Oboyle 1:08:42, Mike Compton 1:13:36, John Matheny 1:22:18. 65-69 – Danny West 1:06:30, Jim Herring 1:58:07.

Female, 15K: Overall – Victoria Hammersmith 57:00, Shawanna White 57:22, Casey Kilareski 57:55, Erin Miller 59:56, Linn Hall 1:01l:09.

Masters – Shannon Iriel 1:01:56.

14-under – Alexis Howle 1:17:38. 20-24 – Lindsey Smith 1:08:49, Lauren Ramold 1:18:27, Haley Saxby 1:19:27. 25-29 – Tanya Ziegler 1:12:26, Janie Campbell 1:19:27, Natalie Kerus 1:20:10. 30-34 – Lauren Leviner 1:14:20, Jessica Bradley 1:14:33, Ashley Ferrara 1:15:46. 35-39 – Kristin Cattieu 1:11:50, Nicole Bell 1:13:40, Jaime Walvoord 1:19:36. 40-44 – Jennifer Glass 1:13:36, Donya Baker 1:15:35, Amanda Wardlaw 1:16:01. 45-49 – Scott Fleischer 1:07:40, Jennifer Conrick 1:12:46, Tracy Hildreth 1:19:14. 50-54 – Chantal Faure 1:13:25, Michele Whaley 1:27:42, Greta Dobe 1:28:29. 55-59 – Coleen Strasburger 1:16:27, Carol Wallace 1:19:24, Alison Cherry 1:21:31. 60-64 – Marie Queen 1:36:06, Sissy Rosebrock 1:37:25, Karen Kramer 1:43:44. 65-69 – Brigitte Smith 1:50:36, Sharon Sherourne 1:51:00.

Male, 5K: Overall – Frank Devar 15:14, Colby Coulter 15:35, Matt Shock 15:38.

Masters – Darrell Brown 19:28.

10-under – Tate Welch 27:49, Culley Taylor 31:27, Charlie Balkema 41:19. 11-13 – Reese Petruzzi 25:01, Christopher Falcone 25:30, Aden Williams 27:43. 14-16 – Creighton Taylor

more results at running.net 24:44, Zander Casarez 33:32, Skylar Frazier 37:32. 17-19 – Cameron Seier 30:47. 20-24 – Andrew Harris 16:40, Nick Garrett 28:48, Andrew Bloxham 29:03. 25-29 – Daniel Hayes 18:01, Greg Franke 22:54, Danny Chiles 24:11. 30-34 – Adam Ribock 23:59, Mark Philipp 27:15, Troy Allen 27:42. 35-39 – William Brumbach 19:31, Robert Moon 25:43, Adam Way 26:38.

40-44 – Gregory Pride 21:21, Robert Kelley 21:27, Steve Conrick 22:02. 45-49 – Johnathan Kirkwood 20:52, Scot Fischer 20:52, Roy Shelley 22:30. 50-54 – Mario Alvarez 19:59, Dan Mann 25:42, Frank Seier 26:36. 55-59 – Geary McAlister 20:15, Jim Williams 23:01, Jermon Pajaro 24:48. 60-64 – Robbie McLendon 20:59, Walt Cole 24:50, Harry Williams 26:35. 65-69 – Albert Anderson 22:44, Bill Iskrzak 26:45, Alex Ponomarev 26:54. 70-74 – Arnold Floyd 25:44, Peter Mugglestone 28:23, Rocky Soderberg 32:23. 75-over – Henry Holt 29:24.

Female, 5K: Overall – Michelle Ziegler 17:56, Mary Claire Cox 19:43, Rebekah Troutman 23:36.

Masters – Joyce Welch 23:40 10-under – Mary Cather Falcone 45:41, Sara Ann Sawyer 50:56, Raelyn Seaton 51:16. 11-13 – Sara Pullen 24:43, Tenisha Robinson 37:40. 14-16 – Lucy Fischer 29:51, Maegan Togneri 33:49, Lauren Cole 36:08. 17-19 – Brittany Robbins 27:24, Emma Allen 31:29, Emma Faulkenberry 40:13. 20-24 – Amanda Basabe 27:25, Rachel Campbell 27:46, Caralee Stewart 29:12.

25-29 – Sarah Merriman 24:37, Emily Rooney 27:24, Madelyn Smith 24:11. 30-34 – Carolynn Jackson 27:24, Keeli Ramsey 27:34, Rashida Housen 29:40. 35-39 – Erica Gant 31:44, Corinne Goldman 32:38, Brea Amick 33:03. 40-44 – Lisa Faulkenberry 28:39, Laura Williams 30:23, Barbara Barnes 31:39. 45-49 – Victoria Simontis 27:01, Susan Porter 31:51, Denise Mincey 32:45. 50-54 – Penelope Evans 30:50, Susan Weaver 33:17, Cheryl McCary 33:32. 55-59 – Sherri Herndon 29:10, Lisa Frederick 31:54, Karen Hoerig 33:11. 60-64 – Susan West 27:04, Cheryl Outlaw 30:32, Helene Lipe 34:09. 65-69 – Diana Sqirewell 50:02, Patrice Roeuck 51:01.

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TENNESSEE Frostbite Half Marathon Lebanon, TN – 2/4 Male, Overall – Masters – Phil Young 1:24:14.

Grandmasters – Dan Smithhisler 1:27:42.

Senior Grandmasters – Lynn Burnett 1:38:29.

Veterans – Carlos Cobos 2:01:31.

19-under – Tyler Little 1:32:25, Liam Hussels 1:36:03, Bryan Fee 1:42:11. 20-24 – Kevin Barrett 1:26:08, Michael Ahlers 1:35:11, Daniel Tribble 1:38:50. 25-29 – Logan Broadbent 1:18:32, Andrew Sayce 1:26:56, Michael Pate 1:27:20. 30-34 – Robert Miller 1:23:28, Brian Valentini 1:24:11, John Ramsy 1:27:54. 35-39 – Kazufumi Seki 1:15:38, Tim Roman 1:26:27, Jason Long 1:27:57. 40-44 – Charlie Simon 1:29:56, Tim Davis 1:32:09, Jeff Moshinsky 1:32:54. 45-49 – Randy Broadway 1:31:44, Dave Milner 1:33:26, Rich Graham 1:35:13. 50-54 – Jeff Matlock 1:30:17, Don Poston 1:31:54, Timothy O’Leary 1:34:23. 55-59 – Kurt Lenser 1:30:25, Erik Stephan 1:36:30, Brad Pigue 1:40:10. 60-64 – Lee Piccirillo 1:41:59, Jeff Stracener 1:44:21, Paul Seitz 1:46:08. 65-69 – Abraham Cervantes 1:41:15, Papaw Baker 1:50:15, James Paulus 2:08:16. 70-74 – Les MacDiarmid 2:05:52, Tony Garr 2:16:19, Robert Pierce 3:11:05. 75-over – Dennis Christian 2:02:52, Gary Anderson 2:12:47, Zane Cantrell 2:41:16.

Female, Overall – Kylie Korsnack 1:28:50.

Masters – Dianna Leun 1:31:58.

Grandmasters – Marie Palko 1:36:44.

Senior Grandmasters – Betty Joe Salyers 2:09:33.

Veterans – Janet Jernigan 2:18:10.

19-under – Olivia Leftwich 1:46:48, Emma Cate Jones 1:46:48, Olivia Pfeifer 1:52:18. 20-24 – Nicole Thinnes 1:33:03, Mack Dysinger 1:42:53, Rachael Boggs 1:50:54. 25-29 – Jennifer Huang 1:29:5, Belle Thomas 1:30:09, Emily Mack 1:31:38. 30-34 – Lindsay Layne 1:39:08, Elizabeth Rose 1:41:02, Megan McCormick 1:45:32. 35-39 – Ashley Zuber 1:37:20, Kristi Hall 1:38:08, Jewly Hight 1:40:31. 40-44 – Lisa Logan 1:39:33, Anna Hemnes 1:44:55, Sherri Vibbert 1:56:32.

45-49 – Marie Winget 1:38:47, Vivian Davis 1:47:58, Dede Sparkman 1:49:21. 50-54 – Lea Ann Renner 1:42:37, Jane Salem 1:50:15, Martha Smith 1:52:04. 55-59 – Vickie Spickard 1:53:47, Vicki Schmidt 2:03:03, Denise Leaver 2:08:21. 60-64 – Renee Sothard 2:11:19, Cathy Gracey 2:20:16, Thaya Morant 2:25:19. 65-69 – Patricia Cole 2:21:25, Erin McGuire 2:25:24.

www.running.net Strawberry Plains Half Marathon/10K Strawberry Plains, TN – 2/4 Male, Half marathon: Overall – Ethan Coffey 1:09:37, Alan Horton 1:15:34, Jack McAfee 1:16:13.

Masters – Paul Horton 1:24:18.

Grandmasters – Lawrence Brede 1:26:02.

Senior Grandmasters – Jeff Colfer 1:34:36.

14-under – Beckett Anderson 1:25:17. 15-19 – Jake Kirby 1:23:25. 20-24 – Aaron Hill 1:20:39, Christopher Milano 1:27:39, William Ferrell 1:39:35. 25-29 – Gideon Wilson 1:18:40, Travis Wilson 1:19:16, William Gates 1:20:56. 30-34 – Brandon McCloy 1:24:16, Evan Lindauer 1:25:46, Todd Hunt 1:26:07. 35-39 – Chad Dean 1:17:07, Nicholas Morgan 1:21:00, Ron Wireman 1:22:05. 40-44 – William Hicks 1:25:26, David Harker 1:26:05, Jose Salas 1:28:07. 45-49 – Matt Stegall 1:26:43, Joseph Hicks 1:28:18, Robert Nielsen 1:32:49. 50-54 – Mark Hickey 1:29:29, Doug Ross 1:29:50, David Hinkle 1:35:31.

55-59 – Brent Bueche 1:34:19, Greg Johnson 1:37:10, David Price 1:40:36. 60-64 – Chris Miller 1:45:30, Dave Alderman 1:48:28, Mark Nipper 1:54:05. 65-69 – Ken Roark 1:46:36, Wayne Lambert 1:58:36, Kenneth Sirois 2:01:40. 70-74 – Bruce Fox 2:19:45. Clydesdale – Ryan Pate 1:45:36.

Female, Half marathon: Overall – Gina Rouse 1:20:44, Kathy Wolski 1:27:01, Eden Slater 1:28:35.

Masters – Stacy Clower 1:35:26.

Grandmasters – Constance Dickey 1:37:29.

Senior Grandmasters – Doris Windsand-Dausman 1:54:11.

15-19 – Andrea Stansberry 2:19:53, Rachel Kirby 2:19:54.

20-24 – Danielle Speelman 1:48:19, Kasey Miller 1:54:41, Katelyn Smith 2:02:55. 25-29 – Melissa Peters 1:29:36, Patricia Blair 1:37:19, Emily Clark 1:39:38. 30-34 – Sarah Eldridge 1:32:32, Elizabeth Whelpley 1:39:15, Hailey Collier 1:39:49. 3539 – Summer Robinson 1:31:48, Rebekah Jane Montgomery 1:32:13, Shanda Mattis 1:33:42. 40-44 – Jennifer Boling 1:42:56, Kyoko Yamamoto 1:44:09, Shelley Stanko 1:45:27. 4549 – Jasmin Keller 1:42:00, Sarah Starling 1:46:40, Susan Nelson 1:49:38. 50-54 – Kathy Smith 1:46:43, Sue Damstetter 2:00:10, Kelli Stone 2:00:33. 55-59 – Libby Overholt 1:5:36 Kris Corbitt 1:57:58, Brenda Fleean 2:06:32. 60-64 – Becky Tener 2:03:48, Kathy Nash 2:47:48, Starr Gantz 3:03:09. 65-69 – Marie Tedesco 2:13:03, Shirley Sirois 2:39:47. Athena – Muna Rodriguez-Taylor 1:59:02.

Male, 10K: Overall – Jason Altman 35:10, Tim Ensign 36:44, Wil Cantrell 38:00.

Masters – Andrew Gordon 38:49.

Grandmasters – Chad Varga 42:12.

Senior Grandmasters – Jack Foster 52:23.

14-under – Jack Radtke 47:02, Connor Duke 48:38, Tyler Leach 51:13. 15-19 – Lucas Biggerstaff 41:17. 20-24 – Troy Gaylon 39:36, Ethan Archer 59:53, Ethan Griffin 1:05:14. 25-29 – Angel Soriano 48:02, Christopher Gambill 52:21, Jacob Price 52:49. 30-34 – Brad Anderson 41:19, Tommy Mead 45:17, Brandon Lambert 46:45. 35-39 – Sam Plemons 44:39, Stephen Huskey 48:59, Matthew Anderson 54:14. 40-44 – Jim Hall 38:49, Justin Cazana 39:14, Adam Atchley 41:16. 45-49 – Keith Russell 49:55, Scott Jameson 53:08, Jeff Lindsey 54:13. 50-54 – Ray Wilson 43:14, Jeff Whittaker 43:59, Ron Watzke 46:08.

55-59 – Ken Shelton 46:58, Brad Nance 52:17, Logan Hickman 56:36. 60-64 – Mark Rodgers 55:13, Richard Buckner 1:05:24, Clint Jones 1:10:21. 65-69 – Joe Judkins 55:01 Frank Bushakra 1:03:22, John Smith 1:11:07. 70-74– William Kelch 1:31:27.

Clydesdale – Justin Emert 51:31 Female, 10K: Overall – Amanda Martin 38:08, Ashlee Eskelsen 41:22, Katie Klapproth 41:27.

Masters – Kimberly Hicks 46:39.

Grandmasters – Jennifer McKelvey 48:41.

Senior Grandmasters – Hilary Hunter 59:52.

14-under – Gracie Ogle 51:12, Maddie Ogle 56:21, Lilly Ogle 1:10:43. 15-19 – Rachel Jordan 46:23, Hollie Arnsdorff 57:43, Brianna Duff 59:38. 20-24 – Sarah Hopkins 42:15, Robyn Collette 51:17, Allison Heck 52:19. 25-29 – Jamie Horner 50:44, Laura Newswanger 52:21, Katie O’Neal 54:23. 30-34 – Margaux Cowan-Banker 43:09, Anna Sandelli 51:50, Sharee Green 52:09. 35-39 – Tommi Buford 44:13, Lindsay Rebert 44:44, Becky Grindstaff 46:50. 40-44 – Angela Sellers 49:13, Stephanie Churchwell 51:15, Pam Haggard 53:10. 45-49 – Joanne Langton 49:36, Debbie Heck 56:41, Kathy McCoy 58:16.

50-54 – Deborah Stairs 55:24, Suzanne Oliver 59:42, Becky Childs 1:0:24. 55-59 – Ronnda Cloinger 50:42, Debbie Biddle 55:30, Ines Stewart 57:23. 60-64 – Mary Tankersley 1:05:30, Leann Adkins 1:10:33. 65-69 – Melinda Waddell 1:16:28.

Athena – Lauren Chiles 54:28.

Matthew Hoffman 22:03. 50-54 – John Scott 19:46, Greg Pike 21:16, Joseph Biava 23:43. 55-59 – Mike Thomas 27:16, Dean Wewetzer 28:45, Mike Smith 29:10. 60-64 – James Gullo 23:23, David Syrett 25:50, James Mitchell 30:20. 65-69 – Dale Abrahamson 21:47, Joseph Verdirame 24:18, Andrew Medvec 27:44. 70-over – Michael Daly 26:33, Larry Turner 28:37, Randy Hawthorne 32:30.

Female, Overall – Sika Henry 18:19, Megan Schulze 23:38, Kimberly Maigi 24:30. 13-under – Isabel Gilbert 47:00.

20-24 – Shannon Weaver 40:03. 30-34 – Hazel Doupe 29:12, Maryanne Lee 34:54. 35-39 – Lindsey Brooks 25:44, Amanda Collier 28:01, Mary Beth Crawford 33:01. 40-44 – Megan Dewitt 27:05, Stephanie Hamilton 47:04, Melissa Gilbert 47:07. 50-54 – Valor Foy Jones 24:54, Laura Biava 27:18. 5559 – Patricia Wiedeann 30:59, Teresa Fremaux 35:24. 60-64 – Helen Worthington 25:29, Shirley Stephens 28:50, Kathy Gallo 30:40. 65-69 – Patricia Travis 29:07, Dottie Humphreys 30:59.

70-over – Judy Hanna 39:53. – Bruce Davis

WEST VIRGINIA Jingle Bell Run 5K Charleston, WV – 12/17 Male, Overall – Devon Stewart 19:54.

10-under – McKabe Allara 31:51, Brock Allara 36:40, Xander Allara 37:23. 11-14 – Hayden Kreitzer 22:39, Chase Casto 23:08, Reid Pennington 29:00. 15-18 – Brady Nicewarner 22:16, Jared Wheeler 24:58, Matthew Ayoob 31:12. 19-29 – Kalin Fisher 23:57, Corey Niles 26:49, Regan Patton 27:23. 3039 – Ramin Ehehadich 22:57, Jacob Glance 23:10, Jason Smith 23:41. 40-49 – Ian Custer 20:13, Robert Allara 24:15, Andrw Marton 25:52. 50-59 – Russell King 22:26, Nick Thompson 22:43, Andy Altman 23:12. 60-69 – John Owen 28:28, William Platt 32:43, Greg Kozera 32:50.

Female, Overall – Aubrie Custer 22:30.

10-under – Shannen Adkins 35:08, McKenzie Hancock 40:56, Leilah Green 42:35. 11-14 – Baylee Adkins 24:17, Elizabeth Litton 25:09, Josie Kreitzer 25:47. 15-18 – Alexa Hawkins 24:40, Erin Hope 25:05, Katherine Weese 55:30. 19-29 – Holly Wilson 24:48, Rebecca Dudley 28:13, Haley Moore 29:17.30-39 – Hannah Pressley 27:20, Verena Mulins 30:04, Rhiannon Turley 33:33. 40-49 – Sandra Groce 27:21, Jennifer Minnich 28:30, Tiffany King 32:10. 50-59 – Melissa Gamponia 28:21, Anna Vanderlaar 29:16, Teresa Boone-Stark 31:00. 60-69 – Michelle Platt 32:42, Patti Campbell 33:42, Kate Owen 37:06.

Run to Read Half Marathon Fairmont, WV – 1/6 Male, Overall – Matt Bright 1:17:45, Levi Foust 1:18:49, Clayton Lunsford 1:24:44.

19-under – Nicholas Bafield 1:33:13, Mason Clark 1:41:32, Luke Jobson 1:47:05. 20-29 – Jesse Griesheimer 1:32:56, Michael Niemann 1:38:18, Arda Antikacioglu 1:44:47. 30-39 – Jeremy Pevahouse 1:26:15, Aaron Rote 1:26:20, Quintin Brubaker 1:38:20. 40-49 – Douglas Basinski 1:31:57, Daniel McDowell 1:37:34, Kermitt elvin 1:37:37. 50-59 – Jeff Koksal 1:33:18, Jim Cummings 1:33:33, Jeff Metheny 1:33:38. 60-69 – Bob Pikelis 1:45:51, James Trimble 2:04:31, Rick Gross 2:12:26. 70-over – Walter Seamon 2:01:58, Charlie Brown 2:26:32, Jim Freeland 2:46:59.

Female, Overall – Jenny Murtha 1:41:21, Olivia Underwood 1:41:32, Ashton Horsley 1:42:00.

19-under – Mackenzie Stanley 1:44:52, Emily Maddow 1:47:40, Jenna Soltesz 1:49:12. 20-29 – Krystle Cunningham 1:43:53, Hannah Vogel 1:47:15, Ivy Aleshire 1:49:02. 30-39 – Jillian Eddy 1:47:00, Dana Newlin 1:52:44, Erin Denne 2:00:02.

40-49 – Allyson Horsley 1:59:43, Kelly Donahue 2:00:20, Marnie Schilken 2:01:55. 50-59 - Sandy Yocum 2:02:15, Colleen Babilyz 2:08:26, Dawn Smith 2:15:33. 60-69 – Lynne Ryan 2:06:54, Pam Iyer 2:08:51, Mary Karen Noonan 2:21:09.

VIRGINIA Menchville Winter Chill 5K Hampton, VA – 1/14 Male, Overall – Ryan Carroll 15:38, Steve Keller 17:39, Ryan Doupe 18:10.

13-under – Braxton Lee 31:17, Thomas Hamilton 46:57. 1419 – Grant Hamilton 22:35. 20-24 – David Brokman 18:24, Joshua Pike 20:55. 30-34 – Jim Highsmith 19:56, Benjamin Nosko 21:24, Jonathan Nonnemacher 28:48. 40-44 – Christopher Laws 22:12, Rondell Brown 28:49, Thomas Dewitt 29:16. 45-49 – Aaron Candella 20:20, Mike Hamilton 21:07,

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Fast Times At the 34th Annual Winter Flight 8K

By DAVID FREEZE SALISBURY, NC - A cool and bright day turned cloudy and breezy as 250 runners and walkers posted fast times at the 34th Annual Novant Health Winter Flight 8K, Health Walk 5K and 1/2 mile fun run on Jan. 29. Ryan Jank of Mooresville ran a fast 25 minutes and 37 seconds to pace the 8K field while Winston Salem’s Molly Nunn ran a personal record of 29:12 to grab a tight win from Shawanna White of Columbia, SC, who was timed in 29:31.

Orinthal Striggles of Columbia, SC, was a strong second behind Jank as he continues to push for the Running Journal Grand Prix crown. Drew Lake, age 15 from Greensboro, was third in 28:35. Masters runner Carolyn Bachl Stewart took third for the women in 33 minutes and 8 seconds.

Masters winners were Milton Matheny of Kannapolis in 31:40 and Kelly Lowman of Salisbury in 33:14. Bobby Aswell of Cornelius posted 33:59 and Sheri Nemeth from Elizabethton, TN, finished in 36:56 to grab the Grandmasters top spots. Leading the Senior Grandmasters were Finn Hassing of Hickory with a fast 35:56 while Elizabeth Kimberly from Woodleaf finished in 51:28.

Jank said, “I was surprised at how hilly the course was. But I loved the race. It was my second 8K in two days.” Nunn, a multi-time winner on the historic course, said, “I was used up by mile 3 and was glad to get the win. The organization is always amazing for this race. Nobody else does such a good job on coning the course, the split timers were so vocal and we had a great day to run.”

Winter Flight is on the Running Journal Grand Prix circuit of quality races throughout the southeast and Ryan Jank also is the Road Runners Club of America 8K Championship in North Carolina. Runners from six states and Germany competed in the event. All proceeds go to Rowan Helping Ministries, the local homeless shelter. RHM provided volunteers to support the race.

Aleiah Martin grabbed the fun run with a time of 3:24 over a half mile closed track course. Walkers covered a 3.1 mile course in a non-competitive format.

Other sponsors for Salisbury’s premier running event included Catawba College, the City of Salisbury, the Salisbury Post, Piedmont Agri-Systems, the Trophy House, Scott Weant, Abigail’s, the Lettered Lilly, Whimziggy, Fowler Physical Therapy, Zaxby’s, Brent Parks CPA, Cheerwine, Dr. Acquawon Stallworth, Ameriprise Financial, Michael Wright CFP, Simply Good, David Post Law, The Forum, Koontz and Smith, Attorneys at Law, F&M Bank, Ways to Wellness, Walser Technology Group, Vac and Dash, Cleveland Drug and Bradshaw Financial Planning.

The race is managed by the Salisbury Rowan Runners, founded in 1982, and is the oldest 8K and fourth oldest race of any distance in North Carolina.

Winter Flight was the kickoff race for the Tarheel Tour for many years and continues as the unofficial kick-off to the racing season in our area. The historic course has remained the same for the last 25 years.

Male, Overall Ryan Jank 25:37, Orinthal Striggles 27:53, Drew Lake 28:35.

Masters Milton Matheny 31:40.

Grandmasters Bobby Top Females, L-R: Molly Nunn (1st) Aswell 33:59. & Shawanna White (2nd) Senior Grandmasters Finn Hassing 35:56.

14-under Henry Brenner 31:08, Adam Triplett 34:34, Alex Stewart 37:37. 15-19 Michael Swepson 30:57, Alex Wilson 32:18, Chance Brown 33:13. 20-24 Ian Buff 28:52, Curtis

Milton Matheny (top master) & sister Charlotte Matheny (2nd, 55-59)

George Kimberly

Carmack 28:57, Sean McMahan 30:14. 25-29 Joshua Readling 31:19, Gregory Sandquist 36:32, Chris Laws 44:24. 30-34 Matt Storey 33:15, Adam Nichols 33:57, Kevi Ihme 36:15.

35-39 John Martin 32:18, Stu Stepp 33:06, Mike Steiner 37:00. 40-44 Jordan Eison 33:37, Brian Brady 40:05, Jason Oliphant 42:36. 45-49 Craige Farme 32:52, Bernhard Heulmanns 32:57, Steve Ritchie 33:54. 50-54 Richard Ellis 35:33, George Livengood 42:41, Anthony McVay 44:01. 5559 Donny Lake 35:15, Brenneman Thompson 36:33, Gary Haywood 38:03.60-64 Roger Koehler 36:00, Gregory Kiziah 36:35, Finn Pinchus 37:02. 65-69 Wayne Eckert 39:30, Bob Parrot 48:32, Wayne Crowder 51:46. 70-74 Steve Austin 44:08, Jim Owens 46:32, Wade Doggett 1:01:59. 75-79 Lawson Noyes 37:07, Thomas Eison 48:03. 80-over George Kimberly 1:12:00.

Female, Overall Molly Nunn 29:12, Shawanna White 29:31, Carolyn Bachl Stewart 33:08.

Masters Kelly Lowman 33:14.

Grandmasters Sheri Nemeth 36:56.

Laurie Ward

Senior Grandmasters Elizabeth Kimberly 51:28.

14-under Leah Cressler 38:40. 15-19 Hannah Mercer 33:21, Kim Deschka 36:43, Sophie Hinson 40:14. 20-24 Abbey Adams 33:48, Mariah Osenga 47:24, Kristen Rocko 47:55. 25-29 Elizabeth Lyons 35:48, Alexa Baird 40:23, Heather Covington 41:26. 3034 Kellie Koontz 37:26, Vanessa Vila 38:32, Noelle Redding 38:46. 35-39 Florelay Brown 41:52, Anna Auerbach 42:21, Les-Lee Efird 42:59. 4044 Victoria Curran 41:53, Top Males, L-R: Drew Lake (3rd), Orinthal Laurel Reisen 43:14, Mendy Striggles (2nd) & Ryan Jank (1st) Brady 45:11. 45-49 Acquawon Stallworth 39:20, Jennifer Williams 42:45, Carie Hayworth 45:02. 50-54 Amy Mercer 37:32, Christine Kitzler 37:54, Laurie Ward 39:46. 55-59 Valerie Velte 45:43, Charlotte Matheny 48:59, Luann Fesperman 50:51. 60-64 Carla Pence 51:53, Pam Clark 53:01, Barbara Jensen 56:52.

Photos by Aaron Cress

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Grand Prix 39 Standings

Below are the standings following the first four races of the season, the Midnight Flight 10K, Magic City Half Marathon, Rocket City Marathon, and Winter Flight 8K. All half marathon races count for 25 bonus points and double points are awarded at the Rocket City Marathon. Point totals can also be found at: www.running.net.

Male: Overall Orinthal Striggles (SC) 410 Zack Jordan (GA) 200 Michael Holland (NC) 180 Joshua Rayman (FL) 160 Matt Jenkins (TN) 150 Andrew Hodges (AL) 140 Keil Anderson (GA) 130 Raymond McCormack (FL) 125 Jonathan Corso (GA) 120 Richard Kimani (AL) 115 Mathew Dunn (AL) 110 Adam Lazrus (MD) 110 Jerome Wilroy (AL) 105 Ricky Flynn (SC) 100 Connor Wann (AL) 100 Joseph Crook (VA) 100 Ryan Jenk (NC) 100 Gatlin Holland (AL) 95 Brett Morley (SC) 90 Michael Brown (AL) 90 Mark Fleming (AL) 90 Nils Reckemeier (SC) 85 Avery Ainsworth (AL) 85 Drew Lake (NC) 85 Alex Supertramp (AL) 80 George Dewitt (AL) 80 Ian Buff (NC) 80 Daniel Waldschmidt (SC) 75 Samuel Miller (AL) 75 Sean McMahon (NC) 75 Eddie Posey (SC) 70 Drew Randolph (TN) 70 Michael Swepson (NC) 70 Matt Hammersmith (SC) 65 John McCrackin (AL) 65 Henry Brenner (FL) 65 Fernando Gallardo (SC) 60 Josh Baker (AL) 60 Shane Vetter (FL) 60 Joshua Readling (NC) 60 Edwin Hughes (SC) 55 Aaron Ainsworth (AL) 55 Milton Matheny (NC) 55 Joe Terbeek (SC) 50 David Johannesmeyer (AL) 50 Peter Volgyesi (TN) 50 John Martin (NC) 50 Max Desmars (SC) 45 Janek Wasserman (AL) 45 Jordan Eison (GA) 45 Alex Wilson (NC) 45 JJ Taylor (SC) 40 Timothy English (AL) 40 Michael Beeson (SC) 40 Craige Farmer (NC) 40 Kevin Mosteller (SC) 35 Jordan Yarbrough (AL) 35 Bernhard Heimanns (SC) 35 Whit Sibley (AL) 30 Joseph Greer (TN) 30 Stue Stepp (NC) 30 Charles Timms (SC 25 Brad Clay (AL) 25 Chance Brown (NC) 25 Byron Backer (SC) 20 James Barnard (TN) 20 Matt Story (NC 20 Wayne Doerksen (SC) 15 15 Philip Beben (SC) 10 Brian Patterson (KY) 10 Jason Peters (TN) 10 Steve Ritchie (NC) 10 JT Garand (SC) 5 Sammy Griffith (SC) 5 Zachary Livengood (NC) 5 Adam Nichols (NC) 5

Male: Masters Orinthal Striggles (SC) 525 Joshua Rayman (FL) 170 Jonathan Corso (GA) 140 Jordan Eison (GA) 130 Brad Clay (AL) 110 Shane Vetter 110 Cary Morgan (AL) 95 Eddie Posey (SC) 85 Craige Farmer (NC) 85 Jeff Chalmers (GA) 80 Christopher Daubert (MD) 80 Fernando Gallardo (SC) 70 Bernhard Helmanns (SC) 70 Eric Charette (AL) 65 Mike Briggs (TN) 60 Kevin Mosteller (SC) 55 Bryan Heaton (AL) 55 Danny Shaffield (AL) 45 Brandon Chambless (AL) 40 Steve Ritchie (NC) 40 Christopher Luplow (SC) 30 Kurt Hollinger (NC) 30 Brian Audet (GA) 20 .Jonathan MacDonald (GA) 20 Mike Mangum (NC) 20 William Hughes (SC) 10 Giusuppie Lopriore (NC) 10 Male: Grandmasters George Dewitt (AL) 200 Michael Beeson (SC) 170 William Flaherty (TN) 140 Tom Selden (AL) 125 Ronald Childress (AL) 110 Jeff Matlock (TN) 110 Edwin Hughes (SC) 100 Milton Matheny (NC) 100 Scott Padgitt (AL) 95 Byron Backer (SC) 85 Bobby Aswell (NC) 85 Mike Cooper (KY) 80 Todd White (AL) 80 Wayne Doerksen (SC) 70 Donny Lake (NC) 70 Stan Blanton (AL) 65 Darren Ezzo (AL) 60 Rick Keizer (SC) 55 Noriyuki Hanashiro (AL) 55 Richard Ellis (NC) 55 Alan Christian (AL) 45 David Johns (GA) 40 Tim Horvath (AL) 40 Brenneman Thompson (NC) 40 Jim Poh (AL) 35 Jeff Segards (SC) 30 Gary Haywood (NC) 30 Charles Campbell (SC) 20 Robby Callahan (AL) 20 Henry Goodnight (NC) 20 Watson McBride (SC) 10 Tom McKenna (NC) 10 Male: Sr. Grandmasters Ted Rust (NC) 205 Wayne Heckler (AL) 200 Jeff Lee (AL) 170 Mike Wilmering (TN) 140 James Shoaf (AL) 125 John Howick (TN 110 Joseph White (SC) 100 Roger Koehler (VA) 100 Alan Hargrave (AL) 95 Gregory Kiziah (NC 85 Terry McElheny (AL) 80 John Ferguson (AL) 80 James Pruitte (SC) 70 Finn Pinchus (VA) 70 Lawrence Orton (GA) 65

www.running.net David Tosch (AL) 60 Booker Orsley (GA) 55 Mike Sloane (AL) 55 Victor Rosudo (NC) 55 Ronald Shinn (AL) 45 Darrell Davis (SC) 40 Tony Alexander (AL) 40 Benjamin Zachart (NC) 40 William Davis (GA) 30 Wayne Eckert (NC) 30 John Nordeen (SC) 20 Mark Richey (AL) 20 Steve Staley (NC) 20 Gregg Welborn (GA) 10 Male: Veterans Ken Brewer (AL) 200 Ben Oni (AL) 170 George Southgate (GA) 140 Tommy Eison (NC) 140 George Burchfield (AL) 125 Al Klimaitis (AL) 110 Finn Hassing (NC) 100 Michael Kasha (SC) 85 Lawson Noyes (NC) 85 David Cravens (KY) 80 Yuji Kishimoto (SC) 70 Steve Austin (NC) 70 Dan Shoaf (SC) 55 Jim Owens (NC) 55 Wayne Doggett (NC) 30 George Kimberly (NC) 20 Female: Overall Shawanna White (SC) 485 Erica Speegle (AL) 325 Cat Heidrich (AL) 245 Kate Nicewicz (TN) 170 Evan Adams (TN) 160 Amy Doolittle (KY) 140 Toni Diegoli (MD) 130 Angie Clark (TN) 120 Rachel Harley (AL) 110 Mary White (GA) 110 Whitley Waldrop (AL) 105 Christine Kitzler (SC) 105 Micah Morgan (AL) 100 Helen McKenzie (FL) 100 Molly Nunn (NC) 100 Victoria Hammersmith (SC) 90 Libet Anderson (AL) 90 Meredith Smith (TN) 90 Joyce Miller (SC) 85 McKenna Coughlin (AL) 85 Carolyn Stewart (NC) 85 Sunday Davis (SC) 80 Stephanie Ridgway (AL) 80 Andrew Klint (TN) 80 Kelly Lowman (NC) 80 Ansley Rutland (SC) 75 Hannah Cutshall (AL) 75 Hannah Mercer (NC) 75 Jennifer Pryor (SC) 70 Megan Wasserman (AL) 70 Lauren Mitchell (AL) 70 Abby Adams (SC) 70 Kaci Hamilton (AL) 65 Elizabeth Lyons (NC) 65 Katie Crosson (SC) 60 Elizabeth Kivus (AL) 60 Julia Mateskon (AL) 60 Kim Deschka (NC) 60 Heather Carew (SC) 55 Rebecca Hutchinson (AL) 55 Sheri Nemeth (TN) 55 Krys Kittredge (SC) 50 Rebecca Thompson (AL) 50 Krystal Cook (TN) 50 Kellie Koontz (NC) 50 Alexis Hartman (SC) 45 Julie Carroll (AL) 45 Amy Mercer (NC) 45 Hope Rust (NC) 40 Jennifer Murray (AL) 40 Rachel Mesplay (KY) 40 Julie Mitchell (SC) 35 Shannon Kirchmer (AL) 35

Vanessa Vila (NC) 35 Leigh Green (SC) 30 Kristin Beason (AL) 30 Lauren Howell (AL) 30 Denise Kaufman (FL) 30 Noelle Redding (NC) 30 Tammy Wright (SC) 25 Carolyn Green (NC) 25 Gail Audet (GA) 20 Anne Debardeleben (AL) 20 Leighanne Green (NC) 20 Ashley Stone (SC) 15 Acquawon Stallworth (NC) 15 Kennedi Kimbrell (SC) 10 Karli Paull AL) 10 Kristi Phillips (TN) 10 Laurie Ward (NC) 10 Pamela Proner (SC) 5 Hannah Barringer (NC) 5 Karen Ritchie (NC) 5 Female: Masters Helen McKenzie (FL) 200 Meredith Smith (TN) 170 Rachel Mesplay (KY) 140 Kristin Beason (AL) 125 Jennifer Bohnenkamp (AL) 110 Kristi Phillips (TN) 110 Jennifer Pryor (SC) 100 Carolyn Stewart (NC) 100 Debi Secor (AL) 95 Christine Kitzler (SC) 85 Kelly Lowman (NC) 85 Evelyn Moore (AL) 80 Chia-Chi Kuo (AL) 80 Leigh Green (SC) 70 Acquawon Stallworth (NC) 70 Audrey Laird (AL) 65 Tracy Watson (TN) 60 Tammy Wright (SC) 55 Maria Axrad (AL) 55 Victoria Curran (NC) 55 Marianthe Grammas (AL) 45

Lynn Gregory (SC) 40 Teresa Fudge (GA) 40 Jennifer Williams (NC) 40 Sheri Spencer (AL) 35 Amy Sanderson (SC) 30 Laurel Reisen (NC) 30 Heidi Zinzow (SC) 20 Dana Overton (AL) 20 Carie Hayworth (NC) 20 Kristina Mears (SC) 10 Mendy Brady (NC) 10 Female: Grandmasters Denise Kaufman (FL) 200 Renee Idone (FL) 170 Katherine Edmonds (AL) 140 Libet Anderson (AL) 125 Rebecca Hutchinson (AL) 110 Michele Wilson (AL) 110 Christine Prado (SC) 100 Sheri Nemeth (TN) 100 Terri Sullivan (AL) 95 Shirley Smith (SC) 85 Amy Mercer (NC) 85 Jamie Thomas (AL) 80 Janet Jordan (GA) 80 Miriam Strong (GA) 70 Christine Kitzler (SC) 70 Jill Bagby (AL) 65 Suzanne Duvall (KY) 60 Virginia Suggs (SC) 55 Lisa Fuller (AL) 55 Laurie Ward (NC) 55 Charlotte Walker (AL) 45 Pam Garrison (SC) 40 Ambra Pozzi (TN) 40 Karen Ritchie (NC) 40 Barbara Dunn (AL) 35 Suzanne Burgess (NC) 30 Elaine Sillivant (AL) 20 Susan Livengood (NC) 20 Valerie Velte (NC) 10

Female: Sr. Grandmasters Cathy Henry (AL) 200 Erin McGuire (TN) 170 Shirley Sirois (TN) 140 Cindy Duke (AL) 125 Terry Hooks (AL) 110 Elizabeth Kimberly (NC) 100 Teri Smith (AL) 95 Carla Pence (NC) 85 Gail Lee (AL) 80 Pam Clark (NC) 70 Jill Cole (SC) 65 Kay Gwinn (AL) 55 Barbara Jensen (NC) 55 Amy Watson (AL) 45 Sandy Scott (NC) 40 Judy Garner (AL) 35 Diana Dagenhart (NC) 30 Female: Veterans Bonnie Partridge (MS) 200 Joan Thompson (AL) 125 Brenda Cooter (TN) 100 Betty Burrell (SC) 85

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“We Run The South” Running Journal Race Calendar Race Directors: Submit your information anytime on our website - www.running.net or see form on page 30.

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 March 4, Albertville - Race to Remember, 5K, 10K, 1 Mile FR. Info: Annah Grace Morgan (256)891-7724, amorgan@hospicemc.org.

March 4, Andalusia - The Dixon Legend Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Trail Run; Half Marathon 7:45am; 5K & 10K, 8am. Info: Joel Martin (334)222-7779, marti12@auburn.edu.

March 4, Birmingham - Alabama Parkinson’s Fighter Walk, 1 Mile 9am. Info: kvirciglio@bham.rr.com.

March 4, Hartford - Winston Howell 5K Road Race, 9am. Info: Cary Hatcher (334)588-2343, cary.hatcher@gmail.com.

March 4, Huntsville - Kappa Delta Shamrock 5K, 8am. Info: mls0037@uah.edu.

March 4, Huntsville - NSBE 5K STEM Run, 8am. Info: pamela.y.mcdonald@mda.mil.

March 4, Mobile - Colors of Cancer 5K Glow Run/Walk & FR, 6:30pm. Info: Margaret Olive (251)401-8039, mlolive@bellsouth.net.

March 4, Tuscaloosa - Tuscaloosa Half Marathon & 5K, 7am.

Info: tuscaloosahalfmarathon@gmail.com.

March 5, Huntsville - UAH Spring 8K Road Race, 2pm. Info: Ronnie Nelson (256)656-3989, ronaldearlnelson@aol.com.

March 11, Birmingham - 2nd Annual Birmingham Wine 10K presented by Lemak Health, 8am; Meet and Run with Rio Olympics Bronze Medalist Emma Coburn.

Info: Allison Stone/Race Director (205)3835986, allison@cadence180.com, www.wine10k.com March 11, Birmingham - 27th Annual Perseverance 5K, 8am; 1 Mile Fun Run, 8:45am; Registration starts at 6:30am; Benefitting Kids Connection takes place on a flat, fast course through the residential areas of Homewood.

Info: mdriggers@dawsonchurch.org, https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/ Birmingham/DawsonPerseverance5K. March 11, Decatur - DHCA Healthy Heritage 5K, 8am. Info: aliprop@aol.com.

March 11, Guntersville - Wild Irish Run 10K & 5K, 7am. Info: (256)571-7590, wildirishrun@gmail.com.

March 11, Mobile - Funky Monkey 5K & 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: Margaret Olive (251)401-8039, mlolive@bellsouth.net.

March 11, Mobile - Let’s Get It 5K, 11am. Info: Margaret Olive (251)401-8039, mlolive@bellsouth.net.

March 11, Montgomery - Montgomery Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:15am. Info: hardy@montgomerymultisport.com.

March 11, Mountain Brook - Village 2 Village 10K, 7:30am; $35 by 3/8, after $50.

Info: Alex Morrow, 2709 Mamie L Foster, Birmingham, AL 35209; (205)492-3670, coachalex@resoluterunning.com, www.village2village10k.com March 11, Talladega - Redskin Run 5K, 8am. Info: burrage.valerie@aidb.state.al.us.

March 12, Mobile - St. Patrick’s Leprechaun Chase 10K, 5K & 2 Mile Runs; 8am. Info: Margaret Olive (251)401-8039, mlolive@bellsouth.net.

March 18, Auburn - Auburn Running Festival, Half Marathon & 2-Person Relay 7:15am; 5K 7:30am; 10K 8am; FR 8:30am. Info: (334)332-0327, runauburn@gmail.com.

March 18, Birmingham - Fitness N Motion 5K Run/Walk, 8am.

Info: allison@cadence180.com.

March 18, Decatur - Relay for Life of Decatur Nucor Hero Dash 5K, 8am. Info: karen.woldahl@nucor.com.

March 18, Fairhope - Spring Fever Chase 10K Run, 8am. Info: Margaret Olive (251)401-8039, mlolive@bellsouth.net.

March 18, Mobile - O’Daly’s Green Dress Run 5K, 4pm. Info: Margaret Olive (251)401-8039, mlolive@bellsouth.net.

March 18, Mooresville - Rocket Run 10 Mile, 8am. Info: Valerie Connaughton (256)337-0417, connavx@yahoo.com.

March 18, Muscle Shoals - Running The Shoals Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: contact@srcse.com.

March 25, Birmingham - Rumpshaker 5K Run/Walk, 8am; 1 Mile FR, 9am. Info: Amanda Vandergrift - info@rumpshaker5k.com March 25, Decatur - Color Vibe 5K, 9am. Info: support@thecolorvibe.com.

March 25, Huntsville - McKay Hollow Madness 25K/12K Trail Run, 7am. Info: Cary Long (256)694-5664, mcarylong@gmail.com.

March 25, Huntsville - Merrimack Hall 5K & Fun Run, 8am. Info: jdicarlo@merrimackhall.com.

March 25, Madison - Mustang Mudder 5K w/obstacles, 8am.

Info: mudder@macademy.org.

March 25, Mobile - Azalea Trail Run, 10K 8am; 5K 8:15am; Fun Run 9:30am. Info: Port City Pacers (251)473-7223, cindymcmillan74@gmail.com.

April 1, Prattville - Centerpoint Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:15am.

Info: info@centerpointhalf.com.

April 1, Tuscaloosa - Doctors’ Day 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run. Info: brookerbarton@gmail.com.

April 2, Huntsville - Super Heroes 5K, 2pm. Info: scoggins@nationalcac.org.

April 4, Huntsville - Double Helix 5K, 5:30pm. Info: Alex and Amanda Clark (256)603-5284, aclark1983@gmail.com.

April 8, Anniston - The Donoho School 5K Color Run, 8am. Info: laurawesson1975@gmail.com.

April 8, Birmingham - eCO CU Foundation Charity Trail Run 10K & 5K, 8am; 1 Mile FR, 9am. Info: npearman@ecocu.org.

April 8, Guntersville - Laranda Nichols Run for Hope 5K, 8am.

Info: executivedirector@dvcsal.org.

April 8, Mobile - Get Your Rear In Gear 5K Run, 8am. Info: Bill Carroll (251)377-5406, bill.carroll@infirmaryhealth.org.

April 8, Valley - Beulah Bobcat Run, 10.16K 8am; 5K 10am; 1 Mile 11am; CST for all events. Info: rkeel@mindspring.com.

April 9, Huntsville - Bridge Street Town Centre Half Marathon, 7am. Info: suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com.

April 15, Gulf Shores - Zydeco Crawfish Festival, 5K Run & Competitive Walk, 8am. Info: info@harleysports.com.

April 15, Hampton Cove - Cookie Dash 5K, 8am; 1 Mile FR, 9am.

Info: cookiedash5K@gmail.com.

April 22, Gadsden - Physicians Who Care 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk; 9am; $25 by 4/17. Info: Physicians Who Care, One Commerce Square, Gadsden, AL 35901; Lisa Dobbins (256)5473124, lisa@physicianswho.care, www.physicianswho.care; Register online: https://runsignup.com/Races?s=&name= physicians+who+care April 22, Huntsville - Say No To Obesity Run/Walk 4K, 8am. Info: saynotoobesityrun@gmail.com.

April 22, Huntsville - JDRF One Walk to Cure Diabetes 5K, 9am.

Info: Jenni Jeffers (256)794-1970, jjeffers@jdrf.org.

April 29, Muscle Shoals - Swampers 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk, 8am.

Info: Josh Aycock (256)320-7490, runnerdude413@aol.com.

May 6, Decatur - Steeple Chase 8K, 7am. Info: dcoon@mdmechanical.com.

May 6, Valley - Albert Thorton Memorial Run for Valley Haven School, 5K, 8:25am; 1 Mile, 8:30am; 10.5K 9:15am. Info: Valley Haven School (334)756-2868, vallenhaven@vhsarc.org.

May 13, Huntsville - The David McKannan Memorial 5K Run, 7am; Kids 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: Daniel Carter (256)469-3122, hsvracedirector@gmail.com.

May 20, Mobile - 5K Memorial Run for Alabama’s Fallen Heroes, 7am. Info: (205)672-2887, rnivens2887@charter.net.

May 21, Pelham - XTERRA Oak Mountain Trail Run, 5K/10K/ 20K; 9am. Info: Emily Mcllvaine (877)751-8880, trailrun@xterraplanet.com.

May 28, Orange Beach - Paradise Island 5K Run & Competitive Walk, 7:30am. Info: info@harleysports.com.

May 29, Huntsville - Mercedes-Benz Cotton Row Run, 10K 7am; 9am 5K; 1 Mile FR 10am; Running Journal Grand Prix Event; $15/10K & 5K, $10/1 mi. by 3/31; $20/10K & 5K, $10/1 mi. 4/1-31. Info: Dink & Suzanne Taylor (256)650-7063 (before 7pm), suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com, www.cottonrowrun.com. See Ad page 11.

ARKANSAS March 4-5, Little Rock - Little Rock Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kids Race; 7am. Info: mhilgendorf@littlerock.org.

March 4, Pea Ridge - Dash to Remember 5K & 1 Mile, 8am. Info: (479)656-3513, fielder@arkansas.net.

March 11, Alma - Alma Dog Run 5K, 8am. Info: (479)414-1929, cindybrown@almasd.net.

March 11, Amity - Beer & Bagel Off Road 4 Mile, 10am. Info: (214)769-3508, smoknjoe09@att.net.

March 11, Cabot - Pi Day 5K, 8am. Info: (501)515-4086, maocaboths@gmail.com.

March 11, Conway - Chase Race & Paws 2 Mile & 1 Mile, 8am.

Info: (501)514-4370, donp@tcworks.net.

March 11, Magazine - Diamondback Color 5K, 9am. Info: (479)438-3008, diamondbackmarch@gmail.com.

March 11, Siloam Springs - Flapjack 5K & 1 Mile, 8:30am. Info: (479)524-3103, local2855@gmail.com.

March 17, Fayetteville - Cow Paddy 5K, 5:45pm. Info: (479)3877116, cowpaddyrun@gmail.com.

March 18, Cabot - Spring Fling 5K, 8am. Info: (501)438-2414, jandsbelden@hotmail.com.

March 18, Fort Smith - River Valley Endurance Half Marathon & 25K, 9am. Info: (479)675-2610.

March 18, Marshall - MHS Chocolate Roll Festival 5K, 9am.

Info: (870)504-1355, chocolateroll5k@yahoo.com.

March 25, Clinton - Hunger Run 5K, 9am. Info: (843)214-0665, clintonhungerrun@gmail.com.

March 25, Conway - Miles for Multiple Sclerosis 5K, 9am. Info: (501)837-6043, swoodard2@cub.uca.edu.

March 31, Little Rock - The Glo Run 5K, 9pm. Info: (224)7575425, info@allcommunityevents.com.

April 1, Bentonville - Bentonville Half Marathon, 7am. Info: (479)271-3395, lmoore@bentonvillear.com.

April 1, El Dorado - Union County Race for the Call 5K, 9am.

Info: (870)814-7970, brianandmonica2@suddenlink.net.

April 1, Fayetteville - Down and Dirty 5K & 1 Mile, 8am. Info: (479)616-3299, downanddirty5k@gmail.com.

April 1, Fort Smith - Super Heroes for Autism 5K & 1 Mile, 8am.

Info: (479)459-0645, mlshellyd@gmail.com.

April 1, Litttle Rock - Capital City Classic 10K, 8am. Info: (501)231-3730, bjtorrey@ssbcglobal.net.

April 1, Oark - Yale to Oark 10K & 2 Mile, 8:30am. Info: (479)292-3353, tsouth@jasper.k12.ar.us.

April 1, Stephens - Stephens RoadRunner 5K, 9am. Info: (870)947-0084, sdsuffron@yahoo.com.

April 8, Conway - Heroes for Hope 10K, 5K & 1K; 8am. Info: (501)358-4764, development@hopeandjustice.org.

April 8, Hot Springs - I Love LK 5K, 9am. Info: (870)833-2332, k.mcallister777@gmail.com.

April 8, Little Rock - Downtown Dash 5K 10K, & 1K, 8am. Info: (501)375-5557, jessie.smith4415@yahoo.com.

April 8, Morrilton - Hoof It For Heifer 20K, 8am. Info: (501)7301504, racedirector@heifertrailrun.com.

April 8, Springdale - Hogeye Marathon & Relays, Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:05am; $80/Marathon, $60/Half Marathon, $160/4Person Relay; $25/5K by 4/6. Info: Tabby Holmes, POB 8012, Fayetteville, AR 72703; rd@hogeyemarathon.com, http:// www.hogeyemarathon.com April 8, Van Buren - Run For A Vet 5K & 1 Mile, 8:30am. Info: (479)806-0444, dogboy0487@yahoo.com.

April 15, Alexander - Avilla Christian Academy Easter 5K, 8am.

Info: (501)920-7210, chadpekron@hotmail.com.

April 15, Cotter - Cotter Warrior Foundation 5K & 10K, 8am.

Info: (870)435-6363, swilhite@cotterschools.net.

April 15, Fayetteville - Soar With the Owls 5K, 1K & 1 Mile; 8am.

Info: (479)650-9053, hannah.petty@fayar.net.

April 21, Conway - Kids Run Arkansas 1 Mile & 3 Mile; 6pm.

Info: (501)450-9292, mlefler@conwayregional.org.

April 21, Rogers - Cherishing Children 5K Glow Run, 1 Mile Fun Walk & 400yd. dash; 5pm. Info: Jolana (479)621-0385, jolana@cacbentonco.com.

April 22, Fayetteville - Root Rocket 5K, 8am. Info: (479)2003844, elmccamey@yahoo.com.

April 22, Jacksonville - BV Memorial 5K + 1, 8am. Info: (501)8377055, bvmemorial141@gmail.com.

April 22, Little Rock - Rocket 5K, 8am. Info: (501)664-4625, dberry@lrchs.org.

April 22, Vilonia - Fly Like an Eagle 5K, 8am. Info: (501)7439431, john.allison@viloniaschools.org.

April 29, Cabot - Junior Auxiliary Run for the Berries Bubbles 5K Run/Walk, 7am; 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: (501)743-5038, charitygrieco@yahoo.com.

April 29, Clarksville - Color the Eagles 5K & 1 Mile, 8am. Info: (479)979-1411, jprovence@ozarks.edu.

April 29, Conway - Mary Jane Moix Memorial 5K, 8am. Info: (501)327-2255, michael@moixrv.com.

April 29, El Dorado - BSA 5K, 8am. Info: (870)866-7855, dondthird@aol.com.

April 29, Fayetteville - Iron Pig Festival, 5K & FR, 8:45am. Info: Bruce Dunn (479)521-7766, bruce@allsportsproductionsinc.com.

April 29, Little Rock - Panther Prowl 5K, 8am. Info: (501)2474996, wicklst@yahoo.com.

April 29, Little Rock - Arkansas 10 Mile Classic, 5pm. Info: Susan Ford (870)540-7616, susan.ford@cps.k12.ar.us.

April 29, Pine Bluff - This One’s For the Kids 5K, 9am. Info: (870)692-1964, angelasthomas@yahoo.com.

April 30, Russellville - Faith 5K, 3pm. Info: (479)967-8031, crambo@russellvilleccs.com.

May 5, Little Rock - MacArthur Park 5K, 7pm. Info: (501)3750121, downtownpartnership@downtownlr.com.

May 6, Bentonville - HRF Battle For Hope 10K, 5K & 1 Mile; 7:30am.

Info: (479)361-5847, anna.rohweder@hopecancerresources.org.

May 6, Fort Smith - Lei Lei’s 5K & 1 Mile, 8am. Info: (479)4148892, runforlei@yahoo.com.

May 6, Little Rock - Christ the King Rexfest 5K & 1 Mile, 8am.

Info: (501)351-4555, trfranzetti@gmail.com.

May 6, Mena - Foundation Frenzy Color 5K, 8am. Info: (479)2432378, sonyam@menaregional.com.

May 6, Nashville - Peach Festival 5K, 1 Mile; 8am. Info: (870)557-0747, jodirking77@yahoo.com.

May 13, Conway - Women Can Run/Walk 5K, 8am. Info: (501)908-5096, wraracedirector@gmail.com.

May 13, Little Rock - Peace, Love & Goodwill Half Marathon, 10K & 5K; 7:30am. Info: (501)349-6903, lwamsley@goodwillar.org.

May 13, Little Rock - Butterfly Swamp 5K, 9am. Info: (501)7661315, karpmo2015@gmail.com.

May 13, Rogers - Hydration Celebration, 5K, 1/2 & 1 Mile Youth

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Run, 50yd. Toddler Trot; 7am. Info: Becky (479)986-9960, becky@kendrickfincher.org.

May 20, Morrilton - Go Gray in May 5K, 8am. Info: (501)9776535, juliesession58@gmail.com.

May 20, North Little Rock - Race Against the Odds 5K, 8:30am.

Info: (501)442-1564, agwheat@yahoo.com.

FLORIDA March 2-5, Crystal River - Sea to Sea Florida’s 72Hr. Adventure Race. Info: info@flxadventures.com.

March 4, Fort Pierce - MFI’s Race the Runway Tarmac 10K, Turbine 2 Miler & Twin Engine Challenge, 10K 6:30am; 2 Miler 8am.

Info: racetherunway@icloud.com.

March 4, High Springs - Race the Tortoise 5K, 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

March 4, Jacksonville - Kilwins Ice Cream Run, 5K 7:30am. Info: Tina Morris (904)479-6699, tmorris@clarkeschools.org.

March 4, Jacksonville - MOO-VE IT 5K, 10am; 1 Mile, 9:30am.

Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com.

March 4, Jacksonville - Retro Gate River Run 5K, 6pm. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com.

March 4, Lakeland - Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center 3rd Annual Promise Run, 10K 7am; 5K 8:35am; $34/5K, $47/ 10K 12/1-2/25; $40/5K, $50/10K 2/26-3/3; $45/5K, $55/10K on Race Day. Info: Lakeland Regional Health Foundation, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805; Jodi Ridley (863)687-1024, promiseruninfo@mylrh.org, www.promiserun.org.

March 4, Leesburg - Eye Run 5K & 10K, 7am. Info: Chantel Buck (352)435-5040, cbuck@newvisionfl.org.

March 4, Ocala - Strawberry Jam 5K, 7am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

March 4, Orlando - Best Damn Race, Half Marathon 7:25am; 10K & 5K Challenge 7:05am; 10K 7:05am; 5K 9am. Info: nick@bestdamnrace.com.

March 4, Panama City - Run for the Cookies 5K, 1 Mile Run/ Walk; 6:30am. Info: (850)873-3999, eharrison@gscfp.org.

March 4, Pensacola - Bayou Hills Run, 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk 7:30am; 1 Mile Kids Run 8:45am. Info: Nathan Green (850)3939232, bayouhillsrun@gmail.com.

March 4, Sarasota - New Balance FREE 5K Fun Runs, 7am.

Info: Tonya Getzen Gowan (941)921-3696, events@newbalancesarasota.com.

March 4, St. George Island - Red Pepper Run 5K, 8am. Info: Susan Bassett (850)323-0092.

March 4, Tallahassee - Shamrock Scurry 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: scurry@kumconline.org.

March 4, Venice - Shark’s Tooth 10K, 7:30am. Info: Karen Haynes (941)312-4955, karen@activesuncoast.com.

March 5, Brooksville - Long Play Trail Race, 33 1/3 Mile, 6:30am; Half Marathon & 5 Mile, 7am. Info: (813)232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

March 5, DeBary - Swamp House Half Marathon & 5K, 7:15am.

Info: jennifer@finalmileracemanagement.com.

March 5, Ft. Myers - Hooters Half Marathon, Individual & 2Person Relay Team; 7am; $75 2/20-3/4, $85 Race Day (Relay Team - Double Entry Fee); Medals for all finishers. Info: Ft. Myers Track Club, POB 60131, Ft. Myers, FL 33906-6131; www.hootershalfmarathon.com, Online registration at www.ftmyerstrackclub.com.

March 5, Lakewood Ranch - Take Stock 10K & 5K, 7:30am; Fun Run, 8:30am. Info: (941)751-6550.

March 5, Seaside - Seaside School Half Marathon, 7am; 5K Run, 7:25am.

Info: Alicia Butler (850)231-0396, butlera@seasideschool.net, race@runseasidefl.com.

March 5, Stuart - Marathon Of The Treasure Coast, Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay & Non-Competitive Walking, 10K & 5K, 6:30am; Kids Race, 8am (on 3/4).

Info: racedirector@treasurecoastmarathon.com.

March 9, Melbourne - Florida Today Corporate 5K, 6:15pm. Info: Denise Piercy (321)751-8890, events@runningzone.com.

March 10, Viera - There’s No Place Like Home 5K Run/Walk, 6pm. Info: tpagliarini@familypromiseofbrevard.org.

March 11, Bartow - 2017 Polk Senior Games, 5K 8:30am. Info: Deena Wilbur (863)533-0055, polkseniorgames@verizon.net.

March 11, Haines City - Orange Blossom Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:15am. Info: Sommer Sports (352)394-1320, info@sommersports.com.

March 11, Jacksonville - 40th Annual Gate River Run 15K & Florida Times Union 5K for Charity, 8:30am; Brooks Rehabilitation Challenge Mile, 10am; Junior River Run/Free 1 Mile FR for Children, 11am; $50/15K, $35/ 5K 2/1-28; $55/15K, $35/5K 3/1-7, and at the Runner’s Expo if spots still available. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com, www.gateriverrun15k.com March 11, Melbourne - Brianna Marie Foundation 5K, 8am. Info: contactus@briannamariefoundation.com.

March 11, New Port Richey - Alzheimer’s Family Organization Pasco Challenge Run-Walk-Bike, Bike Tour 7:45am; Half Marathon 8am; 10K 8:15am; 5K 8:30am; Walk/Fun Run (after 5K). Info: Alzheimer’s Family Organization (352)616-0170, info@alzheimersfamily.org.

March 11, Sarasota - Life in the Son 5K/10K, 8am. Info: (941)9224434, FCsarasota@aol.com.

March 12, Coconut Creek - St. Patrick’s 10K, 7am. Info: Cynthia Raes-Bernard (954)461-5515, cynthia@gflrrc.org.

March 12, Fort De Soto Park - Florida Beach Halfathon & 5K, 7:05am. Info: info@flroadraces.com, www.floridaroadraces.com.

March 12, Ocala - Live Oak International 5K, 7:30am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

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March 18, Big Pine Key - FAVOR’S 3rd Annual Run With Deer 5K Run/Walk, 8am; $20 (14-over), $25 on Race Day; $10 (13under), $15 on Race Day; Children under 5 Free (w/parent); Race T-shirt for early registration; Space is limited so sign up today! Info: FAVOR Florida Keys (305)731-6362, http:// www.favorfloridakeys.org/run-with-deer.

March 18, Davie - Great Amazing Race Miami Adventure Run/ Walk for Adults & Kids, 1.5 Mile with novelty stations; 2pm. Info: Greg Benton (513)518-0528, info@greatamazingrace.com.

March 18, Jacksonville - Victory 5K To Stop Hunger Now, 5K 8am.

Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

March 18, New Smyrna Beach - Shamrock & Roll 5K Beach Run, 9am; St. Patty Paws 2K Beach Run, 8:55am. Info: Swayne Parsons (386)944-7718 (o), (386)882-7422 (c), sparsons@blackcrow.fm.

March 18, Ocala - St. Paddy’s Day 5K, 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

March 18, Pensacola - Blue Angel Rock N Fly Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. Info: (301)788-9721, runrocknfly@gmail.com.

March 18, Vilano Beach - Vilana Bridge 5K Run/Walk, 8am; 1 Mile FR to follow. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com.

March 19, Jacksonville - St. Paddy’s Run, 10K & 5K 8am. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com.

March 19, Marco Island - Marco Island Half Marathon Bridge Run & 5K, 7:30am; $60/Half by 3/17, $90 3/18 & Race Day; $40/ 5K by 3/17, $50 3/18 & Race Day. Info: Frederick Kramer, 950 N. Collier Blvd. #101, Marco Island, FL 34145; (239)394-3900, fkramer@marcoislandlaw.com, www.marcoislandhalfmarathon.com March 19, Sarasota - First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay, 6:45am. Info: FLevents@lifetimefitness.com, www.sarasotahalfmarathon.com.

March 19, Tampa - Great Amazing Race Adventure Run/Walk for Adults & Kids, 1.5 Mile with novelty stations; 3pm. Info: Greg Benton (513)518-0528, info@greatamazingrace.com.

March 19, Viera - Excalibur 10 Miler & Relay, 7:30am; Dragon Slayer 2 Miler, 7:45am. Info: info@excaliburrun.com.

March 25, Jacksonville - Chick-fil-A 5K, 8am. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com.

March 25, Melbourne - Downtown Melbourne 5K, 7:30am.

Info: Frank Webbe (321)674-7457, webbe@fit.edu.

March 25, Ormond Beach - Tomoka Marathon, 6am; Half Marathon, 6:30am; 5K, 7am. Info: (407)314-8583, don@runnershighracing.com.

March 25, Tallahassee - Bobcat 5K & 1 Mile Family Trail Run, 8:30am. Info: jcpagan@centurylink.net.

March 25, Tallahassee - Florida High 5K, 9am; 1 Mile FR, 8:30am. Info: marlenibruner@gmail.com.

March 25, Tallahassee - Fort Braden FUNd Run, 5K 8:30am.

Info: Ashley Prosser - prossera@leonschools.net.

March 25, Temple Terrace - 36th Annual Driscolls Strawberry Classic Race, 5K, 10K, 15K Challenge (5K+10K); 10K 7:15am; 5K 8:30am; 1 Mile 9am; $30/5K, $30/10K, $50/ 15K Challenge; $10/1 Mile; Deadline 3/18.

Info: Ron Tiller, POB 290372, Tampa, FL 33687; (813)843-3276, info@tampabay runners.com, www.tampabayrunners.com March 26, Palm Bay - Treading for Bread 5K Run/Walk, 8am.

Info: festival@dailybreadinc.org.

March 26, Thonotosassa - XTERRA Trout Creek Trail Runs, 15K & 5K; 8:30am. Info: (813)232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

March 26, West Palm Beach - South Florida Runs Coconut 5K, 7:45am. Info: southfloridaruns@gmail.com.

March 31, NW Bradenton - Robinson Preserve Twilight 5K & 10K, 6:30pm; $35/ 5K, $40/10K by 3/25; after 3/25 $40/5K, $45/ 10K. Info: Doug Schiller, POB 89, Ellenton, FL 34222; Doug Schiller (941)932-6147, dougjune1@msn.com, www.fit2run.com April 1, Brooksville - Croom Fools Run, 50 Mile, 6am; 50K & 16 Mile, 7am. Info: (813)232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

April 1, Fort Lauderdale - Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk Run, 5K, 5 Mile & Fun Run; 8am. Info: Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale (954)462-1350, riverwalkrun@juniorleagueftl.org.

April 1, Gainesville - Equal Access Clinic Network 5K Glow Run, 7pm. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

April 1, Jacksonville - Mt. Acosta Classic Endurance Race, Run/Bike as many loops as possible; 4:30pm. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com.

April 1, Longwood - Patriot Pride 5K, 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

April 1, Melbourne - Fun ‘N The Sun 5K, 8am. Info: Joel Lusz (321)242-2585, joellusz@me.com.

April 1, Navarre - Michele Hill Raider Run, 10K & 5K; 7:30am.

Info: Joe Hill (850)582-2946, mhillraiderrun@bellsouth.net.

April 1, Orlando - CFNL Wounded Warfighter, Lone Sailor 5 & 10K, 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

April 1, Ormond Beach - RayZ Awareness 5K Run/Walk,

7:30am; 1 Mile FR/Walk, 8:30am. Info: Donna Hiatt (386)255-1279, donnadorun@cfl.rr.com.

April 1, Palm Bay - Odyssey Charter School 5K, 6pm. Info: megrego25@gmail.com.

April 1, Tallahassee - GWTC 42nd Annual Springtime 10K/5K, 8:10am; 1 Mile, 7:45am; Finishing medals will be provided for the first 1,000 finishers for the 10K only. Monetary awards of $150, $100 & $75 for the first 3 overall M/F 10K finishers & $75 for the first M/ F master & grandmaster 10K finishers. Info: Sean & Amanda Hudson - springtime10k@ gmail.com, http://www.springtime10k.com April 1, Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota - Run for the Turtles 5K, 8am; 1 Mile, 7:30am. Info: Samantha Byrd (941)388-4441 (x426), sbyrd@mote.org.

April 1, Tampa - Racetrac’s Run for Research 5K & 1K, 8am.

Info: Hayden Sage (602)723-9438, hayden@eventsouthwest.com.

April 1, Vero Beach - Citrus Classic 5K, 7:30am. Info: Jim Van Veen (772)643-7010, info@runvero.com.

April 1-2, Milton - XTERRA Blackwater Triathlon, S-800 yd., Mtn Bike-12 mi., Trail Run-3.75 mi., 9am (4/1); Bear Lake Super Sprint Off-Road Triathlon, S-250yd., Mtn Bike-6 mi., Trail Run-1.5 mi., 3:15pm (4/1); 21K & 6.5K Trail Runs, 9am (4/2). Info: bwmultisport@gmail.com.

April 2, Jacksonville Landing - Run 13.1, Half Marathon & 5K; 7am. Info: www.1stsplacesports.com.

April 2, Plantation - 5K For A Better Day, 8am. Info: Cynthia Raes-Bernard (954)461-5515, cynthia@gflrrc.org.

April 2, Tallahassee - Zombie Run 5K, 1pm. Info: jhunter723@gmail.com.

April 7, Lakewood Ranch - Manatee Torch Run, 5K & Kids FR; 5:30pm. Info: connie.shingledecker@manateesheriff.com.

April 8, Bristol - Torreya State Park’s 2017 Draggin’ Tail Ultra Trail Challenge, 50K & 25K; 7am. Info: Joe Edgecombe (850)7740018, joeruns@yahoo.com.

April 8, Darien - Blessing of the Feet 5K, 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

April 8, Melbourne - Pirate Plunder 2-Miler, 6:30pm. Info: events@runningzone.com.

April 8, Panama City - Coach Post 10K & 5K, 7:30am. lnfo: Tricia Petty (850)769-7448.

April 8, Perry - Warrior Creek 5K, 8am. Info: warriorcreek5k@gmail.com.

April 8, Port St. Joe - Breeze By The Bay 5K & 10K, 8:30am. Info: Ashton Lovejoy (407)454-2141, ashtongay@hotmail.com.

April 8, Sarasota - PV Python Run, 5K 7:30am; 2.10K FR/Walk 8am. Info: info@pvpythonrun.com.

April 8, Sopchoppy - Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ 5K, 8am. Info: Susan Shearer (850)545-6678.

April 8, Tallahassee - Southern Scholarship Foundation Education for Life 5K, 8am. Info: Amber Tynan (850)222-3833, atynan@southernscholarship.org.

April 8, Tallahassee - Climb the Hill for Good Health FAMU 5K, 8am. Info: gekiros@gmail.com.

April 8, Tallahassee - Verity Health 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile, 9:30am.

Info: Michelle Kynoch (850)320-6158, michelle@verityhealthcenter.com.

April 9, Boca Raton - Gumbo Limbo 10K, 7:15am; 1 Mile Walk/ Run, 7:20am. Info: (561)361-1950, runedgetom@gmail.com.

April 9, Clearwater - Iron Girl Clearwater 1/2 Marathon, 6:30am; 5K, 7am. Info: (813)868-5986, clearwater@irongirl.com.

April 9, Fort Lauderdale - Catch’em If You Can 5K, 7am. Info: Cynthia Raes-Bernard (954)461-5515, cynthia@gflrrc.org.

April 15, Daytona Beach - Easter Beach Run, 4 Mile & 2 Mile, 8am; Kids Races, 9:15am. Info: Swayne Parsons (386)944-7718 (o), (386)882-7422 (c), sparsons@blackcrow.fm.

April 15, Jacksonville Beach - Never Quit 5K, 8am; 1 Mile FR, 9am. Info: support@neverquitnever.com.

April 15, Pensacola - Justice Jog 5K, 1 Mile FR; 8am. Info: (850)202-1010, intake@awkolaw.com.

April 15, Sarasota - New Balance FREE 5K Fun Runs, 7am. Info: Tonya Getzen Gowan (941)921-3696, events@new balancesarasota.com.

April 15, Satellite Beach - Run For It 5K, 8am. Info: elizabeth@twloha.com.

April 15, Tallahassee - Palace Saloon 5K, 8am. Info: jnash@nashconsulting.net.

April 22, Carrabelle - Tate’s Hell and Back 5K Run/Walk, 8am.

Info: BeLinda Wharton (850)544-5410, bhwharton@gmail.com.

April 22, Crawfordville - TCC Wakulla Environmental Institute “Hops and Half Shells” 5K Trail Run/Walk, 9am. Info: Ranie Thompson (850)201-6064, thompsor@tcc.fl.edu.

April 22, Gainesville - Gator Clot Trot 5K & Fun Walk, 8am. Info: Caitlyn Beersdorf (407)629-0000, caitlynbeersdorf@ hemophiliaflorida.org.

April 22, Jensen Beach - Children’s Home Society of Florida Treasure Coast 5K Run/1K Walk, 7:30am. Info: Cathy Harrelson (772)344-4020 (ext. 224), cathryn.harrelson@chsfl.org.

April 22, St. Augustine - Shearwater 5K, 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

April 22, Tallahassee - Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe Run, 5K & 10K 8:30am; 1 Mile 8am. Info: Wyatt Brooks (850)322-4362, redshoerun@gmail.com.

April 22, Tallahassee - Youth Adventure Race, 5K 8:30am; 1.2 Mile 9am. Info: Victor Carrsquilla (850)980-6792, vcarrasquilla@christclassical.com.

April 22, Tallahassee - Earth Day Adventure Race, Elite 18hr.

4pm; Sport 4hr. 12pm; Family 1-2hr. 2pm. Info: info@flxadventures.com.

April 23, Boca Raton - Run From The Rays 5K, 7am; 1 Mile, 8am.

Info: Fran Nachlas (561)350-5110, fnachlas@aol.com.

April 23, Clermont - Lake Minneola Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:40am. Info: (352)394-1320, info@sommersports.com.

www.running.net April 29, Malabar - Calvary Chapel Academy’s Wild ‘N Wacky 5K, 7:30am. Info: Brooke Long (321)952-9673, blong@calvaryccm.com.

April 29, Orlando - OCBA Law Day 5K, 8am. Info: Nikki Rodeman (407)422-4551, ocbalawday5k@gmail.com.

April 29, Pensacola - Fiesta of Five Flags 10K & 5K, 7:30am.

Info: (832)444-7529, pensacolarunnersassociation@gmail.com.

April 29, Sanford - Melissa’s Race to Battle Brain Cancer 5K. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

April 29, Tallahassee - Nene Fest 5K, 8am; 1 Mile FR, 9am.

Info: Jessica Kennett (850)241-3283, jesskennett0079@ yahoo.com.

April 29, Tallahassee - Meridian Run 10K & 5K, 8am; 1 Mile, 8:30am. Info: Nicolette Phillips (850)386-6327 (x153).

April 30, Cocoa Beach - U.S.A. Beach Running Championships, 10K & Half Marathon; 6am. Info: info@thefloridamarathon.com.

May 4, Jacksonville - Montoya & Associates Corporate Run 5K, 6:30pm. Info: (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com.

May 5, Wachula - SendMeMissions 5K, 7pm. Info: Jamie Samuels (863)245-1587, sendmemissions@yahoo.com.

May 6, Fernandina Beach - Shrimp Festival 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile FR; 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

May 6, Merritt Island - AIDS Orphan Mud Run, 5K & 2 Mile; 8am2pm.

Info: Shannon Bobb (321)453-0350, mudrun@teenmissions.org.

May 6, Sarasota - New Balance FREE 5K Fun Runs, 7am. Info: Tonya Getzen Gowan (941)921-3696, events@newbalancesarasota.com.

May 6, Tallahassee - Tails & Trails Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile FR/Walk. Info: cara@animalshelterfoundation.org.

May 7, Lithia - The XTERRA Claw 5 Mile & 10 Mile Trail Run, 10 mi. 8am; 5 mi. 8:15am. Info: (813)232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

May 7, Sunrise - Wings For Life World Run, Walk or Wheel, 7am. Info: Running Wild (954)565-9400.

May 7, Viera - Eat My Crust 5K, 7am. Info: Brittany Streufert (321)412-1830, brittanystreufert@gmail.com.

May 13, Fernandina Beach - Jogging for Frogmen 5K, 8am.

Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

May 13, Melbourne - Run for the Gecko 5K, 7am. Info: (321)7518890, events@runningzone.com.

May 13, Tallahassee - Marzuq Shriners Mother’s Day 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile, 8am. Info: Chad Holliday (850)778-7228, cholliday72@aol.com.

May 13, Tallahassee - Run for Ansley 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile, 8am.

Info: Sean Rayborn (850)508-2991, seanrayborn@gmail.com.

May 20, Blountstown - Catfish Crawl 5K, 8am. Info: Jim Shields (904)318-8104, jimshieldsmra@comcast.net.

May 20, New Smyrna Beach - Turtle Take Off 5K Beach Run, 9am. Info: Swayne Parsons (386)944-7718 (o), (386)882-7422 (c), sparsons@blackcrow.fm.

May 20, Sarasota - SUP & RUN 5K, 5K Run, a 5K SUP or 5K SUP & RUN; 8am. Info: (941)600-7135; felicia358@gmail.com.

May 20, West Palm Beach - Stacey Konwiser Memorial Save The Tiger 5K, 7:30am. Info: Events Dept. (561)533-0887, info@palmbeachzoo.org.

June 3, Ft. Lauderdale - Heroes In Recovery 6K - South Florida, 7:30am; $25 through 3/26, $30 through 4/30, $35 through 6/2, $40 on Race Day; Wag & Run - Get bandana for canine participant: $5 (through 5pm, 6/1); Virtual Runner $25 (through 5pm, 6/1). Info: Stephanie Spann - Heroes6k@ frnmail.com, https://goo.gl/J9TBgc

GEORGIA March 3, Bethlehem - Bethlehem Knight Light 5K, 6pm; Fun Run, 5pm. Info: Carole Black (706)680-7223, classicraceservices@gmail.com.

March 4, Albany - Snickers Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am.

Info: (229)317-4760, info@albanymarathon.com.

March 4, Atlanta - Dental Dash at Dawn 5K, 8am. Info: rachel@orionsportstiming.com.

March 4, Atlanta - Finish Lion 5K & Family Fun Run, 5pm. Info: Karoline Brennan (404)633-4290 (x272), kbrennan@spx.org.

March 4, Braselton - Seuss on the Loose 5K, 9am. Info: events@runnersfit.com.

March 4, Carrollton - Central Cupcake Chase, 5K Road Race, 9am; Kids’ Fun Run, 8:30am. Info: cmscupcakechase@gmail.com.

March 4, Dahlonega - Dahlonega 5K Help Prevent Child Abuse, 8am. Info: katieanndolph@hotmail.com.

March 4, Douglasville - Warrior 5K Run, 8:45am; Junior Warrior 1 Mile FR, 10:45am. Info: Michele Casteel (770)900-9742, douglasvilleseacadet@gmail.com.

March 4, Dudley - Faster Than A Pastor/Pass a Teacher Half Marathon, 8 Mile & 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile Run/Walk, 8am. Info: runnersforchrist@progressivetel.com.

March 4, Gainesville - Lanierland Civitan Leprechaun Run for the Special Gold 5K, 10:30am; Fun Run, 10am. Info: ramardenjr@aol.com.

March 4, LaGrange - Awesomesauce Road Race 5K & 1 Mile, 9am. Info: Dana (678)367-5200, dana@orionsportstiming.com.

March 4, Loganville - Sharon Elementary Jag Jog 5K Run/ Walk, 9am. Info: Greg Yarman/Sharon Elementary School (678)6842850.

March 4, Monroe - ICE 5K Run/Walk, 2pm. Info: jerja6211@gmail.com, classicraceservices@gmail.com.

March 4, Sandy Springs - Chattahoochee Road Race, 10K & 5K; 8am. Info: Matt Ryan - info@iwelife.com.

March 4, Savannah - Chick-fil-A Rise and Run 5K, 9am; Kids 1 Mile FR, 8:30am. Info: help@savannahraces.net.

March 4, Vidalia - Chick-fil-A Vidalia Road Race, 8K & 5K Run/ Walk 8am; 1 Mile Run/Walk 9am. Info: Chris Zorn (912)293-4117.

March 4, Warrenton - March Hare Affair 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk; 9am.

Info: Cindy Rivers (706)465-9604, chamber@warrencountyga.com, www.WarrenCountyGA.com.

March 4, Watkinsville - OCMS Brave Run, 1 Mile FR 8am; 5K Race 8:30am. Info: Carole Black (706)680-7223, classicraceservices@gmail.com.

March 5, Atlanta - Intown Ten 5K & 10K Road Races, 5K 8am; 10K 9am. Info: info@intownten.com.

March 5, Covington - Run For Hope 5K Run/Walk, 3pm; 1 Mile FR, 2:30pm. Info: Julie Jay (706)543-2240, julie.jay@cancer.org.

March 11, Alpharetta - Alpharetta Police K-9 5K Foot Chase, 7:30am. Info: tlindgren@alpharetta.ga.us.

March 11, Atlanta - St. Patrick’s Parade 5K, 10am. Info: Matt Ryan - info@iwelife.com.

March 11, Byron - Peach Road Race, 10.5K & 5K; 8am. Info: Jodie Aldridge (478)654-2002, aldridge.jodie@navicenthealth.org.

March 11, Cumming - Dirty Spokes Charleston Park 6.1/4.1 Mile Trail Run, 8:30am. Info: tim@dirtyspokes.com.

March 11, Monroe - Monroe Country Day School 5K, 8:30am; Fun Run, 8am. Info: David Dickson (770)601-9809, mayord@monroeaccess.net.

March 11, Rome - Berry Half Marathon & 10K, 8am; 5K, 8:20am.

Info: info@berryhalfmarathon.com.

March 11, Savannah - Craft Brew Races, 5K 12pm. Info: (401)8569197, info@craftbrewraces.com.

March 11, Social Circle - Social Circle Redskin 6K Run/Walk, 8:30am. Info: Tony Smith (678)618-6814, Carole Black classicraceservices@gmail.com.

March 11, Sparta - John Hancock Academy Rebel Dash 5K Run/ Walk, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 8:15am. Info: Katie Webster (706)3615501, rebeldash@gmail.com.

March 11, Whigham - Whigham School Tribe Trot 5K, 8:30am.

Info: wbundrick1@gmail.com.

March 11, Woodstock - The River Run 5K, 8:30am; Fun Run, 8am. Info: Carole Black (706)680-7223, classicraceservices@ gmail.com.

March 12, Eatonton - Swamp Stomp 5K Road Race, 3pm; 1 Mile FR, 2:30pm. Info: Beth Griffith (706)473-0538, bg8541@gmail.com.

March 12, Kennesaw - Chasing Moonlight/Racing Sunlight, the 5K in Paradise, 1am/moonlight; 8am/sunlight. Info: Mark Vescio (678)895-2631, runningmanwest@bellsouth.net.

March 17, Rome - Leprechaun-A-Thon 5K Glow Run, 7:30pm.

Info: Sarah Grimes (706)291-0768, grimess@floydcountyga.org.

March 18, Americus - Shamrock Jog & Jam 5K & 1 Mile Night Fun Run/Walk, 1 mi. 6pm; 5K 6:30pm. Info: Tracy Law (229)924-9595.

March 18, Athens - Run For The Roses 5K Color Run, 11am. Info: emilybennett@uga.edu.

March 18, Bainbridge - Bainbridge Half Marathon & Relay, 5K, 7am; Kids Marathon, 9am. Info: (229)416-7337, carolec@mh-m.org.

March 18, Buford - Fallen Heroes of Georgia 5K, 8am. Info: Steve Darling (678)794-6135, fallenheroesofgeorgia@gmail.com.

March 18, Carrollton - Carroll County Animal Hospital’s Doggie Dash 5K & 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: Adrian Nunn (770)832-2475.

March 18, Dublin - Leprechaun Road Race, 5K & 10K 8:30am; 1K FR 8am. Info: Alton Culver (478)353-1900, alton@fairviewfitness.com; James Bailey - james.bailey3@HCAhealthcare.com.

March 18, Jefferson - Clover Run Over 5K, 10am; 1 Mile FR, 9:30am. Info: Ali Merk (706)367-6344, alimerk@uga.edu.

March 18, Lawrenceville - Gwinnett Life Run 5K, 10K & 1 Mile; 8am. Info: rachel@orionsportstiming.com.

March 18, Marietta - Angel Festival - I Am A Survivor 5K Run/ Walk, 8am. Info: Deedra Watts (678)895-7033, showmeyourangelwings@gmail.com.

March 18, Marietta - Shamrock Shuffle 5K, 8am. Info: Daneea Badio-McCray (770)794-5425, dbadio@mariettaga.gov.

March 18, Roswell - Water Drop Dash 5K, 8am; Kid’s FR, 8:45am.

Info: info@waterdropdash.com.

March 18, Villa Rica - Botanical Boogie 5K, 12pm; 1 Mile FR, 11:30am.

Info: Katrina Harley (404)457-1811, botanicalboogie@gmail.com.

March 18, Waleska - Assault on Garland Mountain Trail Run, 10 Mile 8:30am; 4 Mile 8:40am; Free 10-under Kids Race 8:45am. Info: lisa@mountaingoatadventures.com.

March 19, Athens - Lake Chapman Trail Runs, 5K & 15K; 8am.

Info: Fleet Feet Sports Athens (706)207-5054, dustin.shinholser@fleetfeet.com.

March 19, Atlanta - Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: pgm@atlantatrackclub.org.

March 19, Cleveland - Crow Calling 5K, 3pm. Info: Marshall Anderson (678)997-5840, mothegreat1966@gmail.com.

March 19, Johns Creek - Lucky Leprechaun 5K, 8:30am; 1K, 8am.

Info: Mark Vescio (678)895-2631, runningmanwest@bellsouth.net.

March 24, Jefferson - Knock Out the Cold 5K Glow Run & 1 Mile FR; 7:45pm. Info: events@runnersfit.com.

March 25, Athens - March For Meals 5K, 8am. Info: Carole Black - classicraceservices@gmail.com.

March 25, Athens - UGA NSSLHA’s Run Your Mouth 5K, 8am.

Info: Anna Fink (404)213-0882, Carole Black classicraceservices@gmail.com.

March 25, Atlanta - Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival 5K Run/ 1K Walk, 7:30am. Info: Gary Jenkins (678)214-5294, gary@georgiarunner.com.

March 25, Auburn - Auburn Elementary Skedaddle 5K, 7:30am; Fun Run, 7:15am. Info: Jennifer Cyran (404)210-5018, auburntigerspto@gmail.com, classicraceservices@gmail.com.

March 25, Canton - Triple Crown 5K, 9:15am; Fun Run, 9am. Info: Amy Kesler (404)213-1772, keslerfam@comcast.net.

March 25, Gainesville - Faithfully Fit 5K, 9am. Info: dlee@lakewoodlife.org.

March 25, Kennesaw - Decade Dash 5K & 1K, 8am. Info: Kerri Brooks (770)421-2637, kerrib@lgeccu.org.

www.running.net March 25, Palmetto - Cochran Mill Trail Race, 10.7 Miler, 8am; 3.7 Miler, 8:10am; $40/10.7 mi., $35/3.7 mi.; price increase 2/ 28; Club/Team Challenge (awarding additional prizes for the most participation and fastest by team); Every finisher will receive a soft cotton/poly blended short sleeved t-shirt; Note there is a $5 parking fee per Cochran Mill Park that will be collected at the entrance. Info: (678)653-4773, tony@peakracing events.com, http:// peakracingevents.com/races/cochran-milltrail-race/ March 25, Powder Springs - Spring Chicken Run, 1 Mile Run/ Walk 8am; 5K Run/Walk & Tot Trot 8:30am. Info: Darlene Duke (770)819-0662 (x11), darlene@sweetwatermission.org.

March 26, Atlanta - Great Amazing Race Adventure Run/Walk for Adults & Kids, 1.5 Mile with novelty stations; 3pm. Info: Greg Benton (513)518-0528, info@greatamazingrace.com.

April 1, Athens - Chick-fil-A Connect Half Marathon, 21K, 5K & 1 Mile; 7am. Info: Connect Events (706)310-6053, info@cfahalf.com.

April 1, Bonaire - Run 2 End Alzheimer’s at the Landings, 5K Run/Walk 8am; 10.5K Run, 8:30am; Fun Run to follow. Info: John Rowlands (478)922-6556, run2endalz@gmail.com.

April 1, Buckhead - The Real Buckhead Road Race 5K, 8:30am. Info: Cheryl Saffold - townofbuckhead@att.net.

April 2, Dunwoody - Daffodil Dash 5K, 9am; 1 Mile, 9:15am.

Info: Andrea Videlefsky (855)665-4234, worldwidedaffodilproject@gmail.com.

April 7, Athens - LEAD Athens Moonlight 5K Run/Walk, 10pm.

Info: lindsay@athensga.com, classicraceservices@gmail.com.

April 8, Milledgeville - Habitat Hero 5K, 8:30am. Info: Katherine Lacksen (478)453-9617, habitatforhumanitymbc@gmail.com.

April 8, Savannah - Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon & 5K, 7:30am. Info: jsykes@visitsavannah.com.

April 8, Tifton - Run for the Nurses Half Marathon & 5K, 7:30am.

Info: Becky Arnold (229)391-5024, rarnold@abac.edu.

April 14, Eatonton - Good Friday Races, 5K 9:04am; 10.24K 9:54am. Info: boryles@gmail.com, rkeel@mindspring.com.

April 15, Anderson - Running Thru History 5K Run & Walk, 8am; 1 Mile Walk, 9am. Info: Belinda Johnson (478)472-7021.

April 15, Atlanta (Piedmont Park) - Atlanta Children’s Shelter 5 To Thrive 5K & Bunny Run, 8am; $35 (with Promo Code ACSRUN) valid until 3/31 for $5 discount, after $40.

Info: Carmen Simmons, POB 54322, Atlanta, GA 30308; (404)892-3713 (x5433), csimmons@acsatl.org, http://tinyurl.com/ ACS5k2017 April 15, Sylvester - Building on Faith Run, 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run/Walk, 9am; 1 Mile FR/Walk, 8:30am. Info: Robin Allen (229)3472681, Wendy King (229)881-1274.

April 21-22, Conyers - Ragnar Trail Atlanta-GA, Presented by Salomon, 120 Mile Relay; 9am. Info: Customer Service (801)4995024, customerservice@ragnarrelay.com.

April 22, Dunwoody - Lemonade Days 5K, 8am; In partnership with the 19th annual Lemonade Days festival hosted by Dunwoody Preservation Trust; $25/5K (price increase 2/15); Every finisher will receive a soft cotton/poly blended short sleeved tshirt Info: (678)653-4773, tony@peakracingevents.com, http:// peakracingevents.com/races/lemonadedays-5k/ April 22, Chickamauga - Chickamauga Chase 15K, 5K, Trail Race, Scenic Walk & Kiddie K, 8:30am. Info: rita@chickamaugachase.com.

April 22, Kennesaw - Glow It Up Blue 5K, 8:30pm; 1K, 8pm.

Info: Mark Vescio (678)895-2631, runningmanwest@bellsouth.net.

April 22, Roswell - Run the River 5K/10K, 10K Run 7:30am; 5K Run 7:45am; 5K Walk 7:50am; 1 Mile Fun Run 7:55am; $30/10K, $25/5K Run & Walk, $15/Fun Run by 4/21.

Info: Steve Buck, 89 Grove Way, Roswell, GA 30027; (404)408-8508, race@home stretch.org, www.runtheriver.org April 29, Canton - Love Peru, 1 Mile FR 8am; 5K 8:30am. Info: thevillageofthechildren@yahoo.com.

April 29, Forsyth - Autism Awareness 5K Trail Race, 8am; Family Fun Run (0.3 mi.), 10am. Info: Lindsey Hoyt (478)994-0438, aaf@anchorofhopefoundation.org.

April 29, Hiawassee - Run For The Rhodie’s 5K, 8am. Info: fredhamiltongardens@gmail.com.

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Running Journal • March, 2017 April 29, Thomasville - Rose City 10K Run, 8am; Rose City 1 Mile Run, 9:30am; $20/10K, $12/1 mi. by 4/15, after $23/10K, $15/1 mi.

Info: Rose City Run, Cyndee Keel, POB 1037, Thomasville, GA 31799; (229)226-9878, rcr@ymca-thomasville.org, www.ymcathomasville.org April 30, Atlanta - GCADV Race for Empowerment 5K, 8am.

Info: Maurya Lacey (404)226-6014, mauryalacey@gmail.com.

April 30, Chatsworth - Tear Drop Half Marathon, 10K & 5K (all downhill); 7:30am; $50 by 4/28, after $80. Info: Sean Pfister (678)237-5434, sean@iwelife.com.

April 30, Statham - Statham Elementary School Wildcat 5K, 3:30pm; FR, 3pm. Info: faye.black@barrow.k12.ga.us.

May 6, Kennesaw - 80’s Rad Retro Run 5K, 9am. Info: Toni McAlister (678)400-9050, info@tortoiseandthehareracing.com.

May 6, Newnan - RACE for the Orphans, Tot Trot (1/4 mi.), 8:15am; 1 Mile FR, 8:30am; 5K, 9am. Info: Kelly Preston (770)3108222, kelly@racefortheorphans.org.

May 13, Cairo - Jackie Robinson Boys & Girls Club 5K, 8am.

Info: helpagency+race@gmail.com.

May 20, Mount Zion - Mount Zion Run for Fun, 5K 8:30am; 1 Mile 9:30am. Info: April Fordham (770)832-1622 (x1), april@cityofmountzion.com.

May 29, Cordele - Cordele Kiwanis Memorial Day Running Celebration, 8K 7:15am; 5K 8:35am; 4K 9:15am; 3K 9:53am; 2K 10:23am.

Info: Benny Wade (229)273-2981, bennybwade@gmail.com.

Nov. 4-5, Savannah - Rock ‘N’ Roll Savannah Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am (on 11/4); 5K, 1pm (on 11/5); 1 Mile, 2:30pm (on 11/5). Info: Competitor Group (858)4506510, (800)311-1255, www.runrocknroll.com/ savannah

KENTUCKY March 4, Hodgenville - Lincoln’s Birthday 5K, 9am. Info: misty.bivens@larue.kyschools.us.

March 4, Lexington - Ernie’s Bacon Run 5K & Little Bacon Kids 1K, 9am. Info: (859)475-3232, bob@racerise.com.

March 4, Louisville - Anthem 5K Fitness Classic, Kid’s Fun Run; 8am. Info: bruce.richmond@anthem.com.

March 11, Burnside - Shamrock Shuffle 5K, 10am. Info: bobbyclue@gmail.com.

March 11, Grand Rivers - 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, Lexington - Lafayette Band Pride of the Bluegrass 8 to 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am. Info: Carole Howell (859)420-7845, cehowe2@gmail.com.

March 17, Frankfort - Good Shepherd Run for the Gold 3K, 6:30pm. Info: atcamp@dcr.net.

March 18, Lexington - The Perfect 10 Miler & 10K, 9am. Info: bob@racerise.com.

March 18, Louisville - Rodes City Run 10K, 8am. Info: Fred Teale (502)753-1020, fteale@rodes.com.

March 18, Nancy - Edurus 10K Trail Run, 9am. Info: events@vindura.fit.

March 18, Owensboro - Color Blast 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: info@colorblast5k.org.

March 19, Lexington - A Run for the Arts 5K, 2pm. Info: angela.stark@fayette.kyschools.us.

March 25, Berea - CASA 5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: casaofmadisoncounty@yahoo.com.

March 25, Bowling Green - Total Fitness Connection Run & Walk for Children, Half Marathon & Relay, 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Children’s Race; 8am/cst. Info: Nickie Jones (270)781-6714, njones@familyenrichmentcenter.com.

March 25, Jamestown - Hatchery Creek Trout Trot 5K Trail Run, 9am/cst. Info: Moria Painter (270)343-3797, moria_painter@fws.gov.

March 25, Lexington - Kappa Delta Shamrock Shuffle 5K, 9:30am. Info: kd.eo.vpservice@gmail.com.

March 25, Lexington - Quarter Horse Marathon Relay, Solo & Teams; 9am. Info: (859)475-3232, bob@racerise.com.

March 25, Lexington - Blue Devil Dash 5K Run/Walk, 11am.

Info: cindyguckian@gmail.com.

April 1, Frankfort - Find The Fridge 8K Trail Run, 5pm. Info: frankfortstridersclub@gmail.com.

April 1, Lexington - RunTheBluegrass Half Marathon & 7 Miler, 9am. Info: ashleigh@runthebluegrass.org.

April 1, Louisville - Papa John’s 10 Miler, 8am. Info: debbie_laribee@papajohns.com.

April 7-8, Brandenburg - Ragnar Trail Kentuckiana-KY, Presented

by Salomon, 120 Mile Relay; 9am. Info: Customer Service (801)4995024, customerservice@ragnarrelay.com.

April 8, Lexington - Boot, Scoot, and Boogie 5K for UK Agricultural Education, 9am. Info: rebekah.epps@uky.edu.

April 15, Bowling Green - The Baker arboretum 5K Run, 8am.

Info: heinsvelastegui@hotmail.com.

April 15, Burnside - BETA Club Hippity Hop 5K, 9am. Info: leandra.brown@pulaski.kyschools.us.

April 15, Danville - Nitze’s Hippity Hoppity 3K Run/Walk, 10am.

Info: nitzeshippityhoppity@gmail.com.

April 15, Georgetown - Autism 5K Georgetown Run/Walk, 9am.

Info: Ashley Gano (502)863-9987, millschiro.ashley@gmail.com.

April 15, Lexington - University of Kentucky Health & Wellness: LiveWell 5K Run/Walk, 10am. Info: mario.hughley@uky.edu.

April 22, Georgetown - School House Champions 5K, 5:30pm.

Info: shc5k@schoolhousechampions5k.com.

April 22, Lexington - The Haiti Hustle 5K, 9am. Info: thehaitihustle4teaching@gmail.com.

April 22, Murray - Murray Half Marathon, Relay & 5K Run/Walk, 7am. Info: (270)762-1800, sdavis@murrayhospital.org.

April 22, Richmond - Officer Daniel Ellis Memorial 5K, 8:30am.

Info: 457foundation@gmail.com.

April 22, Wilmore - Wesley Waddle 10K & 5K, 8am. Info: ashley.jenkins@asburyseminary.edu.

April 28, Lexington - RK-5K The Twilight Race at Rolex Kentucky, 6:30pm. Info: (859)475-3232, bob@racerise.com.

April 29, Burnside - Walk Run and Wag Your Tail 5K, 8am.

Info: lescoffey31@gmail.com.

April 29, London - Laurel County Life Center 5K/Walk for Life, 8:30am. Info: Jara Burkhart (606)877-1717, lclifecenter@windstream.net.

April 29, Louisville - Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon, 7:30am (wheelchair 7:25am). Info: (800)928-3378, minimarathon@kdf.org.

May 13, Paducah - Paducah Iron Mom Half Marathon & 2 or 4 Person Relay, 7am. Info: (270)443-4838, info@fsspaducah.com.

May 20, Lexington - Kentucky ALE Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; Friday Expo 12noon-8pm; Boston Qualifier; Horse-country inspired Kentucky crafted awards; Course passes 40-plus Kentucky horse farms; Use Coupon Code RUNNINGJOURNAL10 for $10 OFF. Info: Bob Baney, Race Dir. (859)475-3232, b o b @ r a c e r i s e . c o m , www.horsecapitalmarathon.com May 20, Nicholasville - R. J. Corman 5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: Lisa Minton (859)977-2502, lisaminton@chrysalishouse.org.

LOUISIANA March 4-5, Franklinton - Q50 Races Extravanganza, 50 Miles, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Info: (504)390-8807, info@q50races.com.

March 4, New Orleans - Reds on the 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am.

Info: (504)312-8793.

March 4, New Orleans - Tulane Athletics 5K, 9am. Info: JeanPreston Lucius (504)314-2410, jlucius@tulane.edu.

March 4, Shreveport - St. Joseph Catholic School Crawfish Crawl 5K, 8am; Fun Run, 7:45am. Info: run.srm@gmail.com.

March 4, Shreveport/Bossier City - Shamrock Shuffle 5K, 8:15am; 1/2 Mile Kids FR, 8am.

Info: springfundraising.bosc@gmail.com.

March 5, New Orleans - Uptown Classic 5K Run/Walk, 8:45am; 1/2 Mile Family FR/Walk, 8:30am. Info: Chuck George (504)4681488, chucknorsi@cox.net.

March 11, Lake Charles - Color Vibe 5K, 9am. Info: support@thecolorvibe.com.

March 11, Monroe - Camp Quality 5K Race & 5K Walk, 4pm; 1 Mile FR (12-under), 5pm. Info: hoguetd@gmail.com.

March 11, New Orleans to Slidell - Louisiana Paradise Bridge Run, 13.1K (8.2 Miles), 2 Mile Run/Walk; 7:30am. Info: Chuck George (504)468-1488, chucknorsi@cox.net.

March 11, Paulina - St. Peter Chanel Spring Festival Charger Dash 5K, 1 Mile; 9am. Info: Chantel Brignac (225)931-4494, brignacpt@bellsouth.net.

March 11, Shreveport - The Pie Run, 10K & 5K 8am; 1/2 Mile Run 7:45am. Info: kasmcdermott@gmail.com.

March 11, Stonewall - North Desoto Griffin Run 5K, 8:45am; 1/ 2 Mile FR, 8:30am. Info: run.srm@gmail.com.

March 12, Garyville - Frisco Fest Run 5K, 9am; 1 Mile Run, 8:30am; 25 & 40 Mile Bike Tour on 3/11. Info: Plantation Office (985)535-2341, sanfran2@rtconline.com.

March 12, Lafayette - Zydeco Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am.

Info: info@zydecomarathon.com.

March 18, Ruston - Kappa Delta Shamrock 5K Road Race, 8am. Info: shamrock5krun@gmail.com.

March 25, New Orleans - Al Briede Gold Cup 3 Miles & 1 Mile, 8am. Info: (504)304-2326, NOTC@runNOTC.org.

March 26, Baton Rouge - Anna’s Grace Quarter Marathon, 8:15am; 1 Mile FR, 7:45am. Info: Monica Alley (225)931-1960, annasgracequarter@gmail.com.

March 26, New Orleans - Best Damn Race, Half Marathon 7:30am; 5K 7:50am. Info: nick@bestdamnrace.com.

April 1, Gonzales - Heart Hero Hustle 5K, 9am; 1 Mile, 10am.

Info: Kelee King (225)768-2590, kelee.king@lpcf.com.

April 1, Luling - United Way of St. Charles Bridge Run/Walk, 10K & 5K; 8:30am. Info: New Orleans Running Systems Road Race Mgmt., Chuck George, Race Dir. (504)884-7565, chucknorsi@cox.net, www.NOLArunning.com.

April 1, New Orleans - Root Out Child Abuse Walk, 5K Fun Run/ Walk; 8:30am. Info: (504)421-3794, demetricekdm2@yahoo.com.

April 2, Punta Cana - Punta Cana Marathon, 5am; Half Marathon & 10K, 6am. Info: office@puntacanamarathon.com.

April 8, New Orleans - Bursting with Speed 5K & 1/2 Mile, 8am.

Info: (504)304-2326, NOTC@runNOTC.org.

April 9, New Orleans - Family Fun “Eat & Run”, 5K & Kids Run/ Walk; 8am. Info: New Orleans Running Systems Road Race Mgmt., Chuck George, Race Dir. (504)884-7565, chucknorsi@cox.net.

April 15, New Orleans - The Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic 10K, 8am. Info: (504)861-8686, eric.stuart@ccc10k.com.

April 22, Baton Rouge - Active for Autism 5K Run/Walk, 8am.

Info: Teresa Wilson (225)216-7474 (x221), twilson@fhfgbr.org.

April 22, Marrero - VOL Cajun Festival Walk/Run 5K, 8am. Info: cajunfest@vol.org.

April 22, New Orleans - The Superhero Race, 5K & 1K; 8:15am. Info: Lily Schwartz (609)458-3552, lschwar1@tulane.edu.

April 23, New Orleans - A Run & Walk Through History, 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk; 8am. Info: New Orleans Running Systems Road

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Race Mgmt., Chuck George, Race Dir. (504)884-7565, chucknorsi@cox.net.

April 29, Metairie - Run For Home 5K, 1 Mile; 8:30am. Info: (504)883-8225, jpete@netscape.com.

April 29, New Orleans - Run for Home 5K & 1 Mile, 8:30am. Info: Pete (504)883-8225.

May 6, Vacherie - Reveille at Oak Alley Run/Walk, 5K & 1/2 Mile Run/Walk; 8am. Info: New Orleans Running Systems Road Race Mgmt., Chuck George, Race Dir. (504)884-7565, chucknorsi@cox.net.

May 13, Houma - TFAE Run for Excellence 5K & Children’s Fun Run, 6pm. Info: Angie Rome Walsch (985)868-5881, tfae@bellsouth.net.

May 13, New Orleans - Girls on the Run NOLA 5K, 8am. Info: natalie@gotrnola.org.

May 20, Metairie (LaSalle Park) - Fat Boy NOLA Run/Walk, 5K & Kids Run/Walk; 8am. Info: New Orleans Running Systems Road Race Mgmt., Chuck George, Race Dir. (504)884-7565, chucknorsi@cox.net, www.NOLArunning.com.

May 26, New Orleans - Greek Festival Run/Walk, 5K & 1 Mile.

Info: (504)304-2326, NOTC@runNOTC.org.

MARYLAND March 12, Baltimore - Under Armour Kelly St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock 5K, 1:15pm. Info: Kelly Dees (410)308-1870, kelly@charmcityrun.com.

March 26, Severna Park - B&A Trail Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am. Info: ba_marathon@annapolisstriders.org.

April 1, Silver Spring - Ben’s Run, 5 Mile, 5K & 1 Mile; 8am. Info: Clare Goldfogle (301)602-7288, goldfogle@verizon.net, www.bensrun.org.

April 1, Sparks Glencoe - Back On My Feet Oldfields Half Marathon & Relay, 8:30am. Info: (215)772-1080, info@backonmyfeet.org.

April 8, Beltsville - St. Joseph’s 5K, 8am. Info: Austin Conaty (240)568-3059, austin.conaty@gmail.com.

April 8, Cambridge - Dorchester YMCA King Crab Challenge & Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K Run & Fun Walk, 9:30am. Info: Dorchester YMCA (410)221-0505.

April 8, Cumberland - Queen City Marathon for Active Water, 8am. Info: queencitymarathon@gmail.com.

April 8, Ridgely - Arbor Day Run, 5K, 10K & 1 Mile; 9am. Info: Jenny Houghton (410)634-2847, jhoughton@adkinsarboretum.org.

April 9, Hancock - Western Maryland Rail Trail Marathon, 7:30am; Half Marathon, 7am. Info: events@altisendurance.com.

April 15, Middletown - SMHS Makin’ Hay 10K, 8:30am. Info: spookhill4mile@gmail.com.

April 22, Manchester - River Valley Run Trail Half Marathon. Info: River Valley Ranch (443)712-1010, info@rivervalleyranch.com.

April 22, Silver Spring - Oral Cancer Foundation 5K Walk/Run in memory of Peter McGee Hoffman, 9am. Info: Peggy Hoffman (202)232-4389, hoffman.dc.ocf@gmail.com.

April 23, Columbia - Columbia Half Marathon, 8:15am; 5K, 8:35am. Info: racedirector@ripitevents.com.

April 23, Stevensville - 7th Annual Annapolis/Kent Island Run & Dog Walk, 10K 8:45am; 5K 9am; 2 Mile & 1 Mile FR 9:05am; $15-$35 by 4/19 (noon); after $20-$40. Info: Jaime McGrade, 371 E. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787; (631)930-9054, jaime@VetDogs.org, http:// Race4Vets.VetDogs.org April 29, Ocean City - Ocean City Island 2 Island Half Marathon & 5K, 7am. Info: info@octrirunning.com.

April 30, St. Mary’s - St. Mary’s Historic Half Marathon & 5K, 8am.

Info: racedirector@ripitevents.com.

May 2, Elkton - Independence Series Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K - Day 2. Info: clint@mainlymarathons.com.

May 6, National Harbor - 5K Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer Community Event, 7am. Info: (240)752-8752, tlamar@ovarian.org.

May 6-7, Frederick - CareFirst Frederick Running Festival, 5/6: 5K 6pm; 5/7: Half Marathon Relay 7am. Info: (410)605-9381, customerservice@corrigansports.com.

May 7, Carderock - Potomac River Run Marathon, 8am. Info: Jay Jacob Wind (703)927-4833, racedirector@att.net.

May 13, Fulton, Maple Lawn Community - Maryland Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. Info: Kelly Dees (410)308-1870, kelly@charmcityrun.com.

May 20, St. Michaels - St. Michaels Running Festival Half Marathon, 7:10am; 5K, 7:35am. Info: info@runstm.com.

MISSISSIPPI March 4, Calhoun City - Fox Trot 5K, 1 Mile FR; 8:30am. Info: Kristy Tindall (662)552-1700, kristytindall83@gmail.com.

March 4, Laurel - Mississippi Trail 50, 50 Mile & 50K 6am; 20K 8am. Info: Running Bear (601)425-7005 (d), (601)319-9602 (n), info@50ms.com.

March 4, Laurel - March Around The World 5K & 2 Mile Walk, 9am.

Info: Luke Hanna (601)319-9114, lukeprestonhanna@gmail.com.

March 4, Oxford - Come Together 5K, 8am. Info: olemissrunning@gmail.com.

March 4, Pascagoula - Kiwanis Club of Pascagoula 5K & Feel Good Fest, Registration 8am; 5K & 1 Mile, 9am. Info: Jennifer Kaup (228)312-0363, kiwanisofpascagoula@gmail.com, www.kiwanisofpascagoula.com/feelgoodfest.

March 4, Pass Christian - Read, Write & Run 5K, 9am. Info: (228)380-7037, leonardvergunst@cableone.net.

March 4, Southaven - Glow 5K, 7pm. Info: glow5k@communitybank.net.

March 4, Tupelo - Run For Your Buns 5K, 7:30am. Info: Cindy McDaniel (662)377-4627, cmcdaniel@nmhs.net.

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March 11, Jackson - Legal Beagle 5K Run/Walk, 8:15am. Info: Abram Orlansky (601)965-1993, aorlansky@watkinseager.com.

March 11, Tupelo - St. Patty’s Day 5K & 20K, 9am. Info: jennilovern@yahoo.com.

March 18, Gulfport - Run for Relief 5K, 9am. Info: (228)3807037, leonardvergunst@cableone.net.

March 18, Jackson - Fleet Feet Sports St. Paddy’s 5K, 8am.

Info: Chris Walker (601)899-9696, chris@fleetfeetjackson.com.

March 18, Olive Branch - Run for the Roses 5K Run/Walk, 8am.

Info: info@startinggunevents.com.

March 25, Clinton - Crucible 5K+, Mud Run/Obstacle Course; 8am. Info: dlauing@gmail.com.

March 25, Collinsville - Martin Day 5K Blazing Road Race, 8am.

Info: Laura Robinson (601)917-2846, lauramrobinson1@aol.com.

March 25, Columbus to Jackson - Wyatt V. Courage Run: 150 Mile Relay Race, 8am. Info: jggriffinmd@gmail.com.

March 25, Columbus - Uncle Bunky’s 10K & FR, 7:30am. Info: unclebunkyrun@gmail.com.

March 25, Greenwood - Viking Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:30am.

Info: Greenwood-Leflore Chamber of Commerce (662)453-4152, info@greenwoodms.com.

March 25, Ripley - My Choice 5K4Life, 5K 8:30am. Info: Terri Stanford (662)837-1864, terriystanford@yahoo.com.

March 31, Mantachie - Pilot Club of Mantachie Brain Injury Awareness 5K Run/Walk, 6:30pm. Info: Erin Carter (662)255-5903, ejcarter11@yahoo.com.

March 31, Ridgeland - Fleet Feet Sports Run Now Wine Later 5K Run/Walk, 6:30pm. Info: Chris Walker (601)899-9696, chris@fleetfeetjackson.com.

April 1, Columbus - Columbus Pilgrimage Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:15am. Info: Brad Atkins (662)574-5539, bradandmelissa@cableone.net.

April 1, Hattiesburg - Rise & Shine Half Marathon & 5K, 7am.

Info: Susan Yarrow (601)261-3689, susan.yarrow@hattiesburgclinic.com.

April 1, Hernando - Flock Around The Block 5K Run/Walk, 8am.

Info: Kim Scott (901)334-8554, thelightinggirl@yahoo.com.

April 1, Jackson - Fight For Air Climb, 22 Floors, 425 Steps; 8am. Info: Victoria Stein (601)206-5810, victoria.stein@lungse.org.

April 1, Olive Branch - TWIGS Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am.

Info: midsouthrunners@gmail.com.

April 1, Starkville - Dog Jog 5K & 1 Mile FR, 9am. Info: Alayna Stevens (662)207-3319, ochsscvolunteer@gmail.com.

April 1, Starkville - Red, White and Blue Color Run, 4K or 2K; 9am.

Info: Lauren Bloir (719)200-4780, bullyforcecolorrun@gmail.com.

April 1, Summit - Fill Your Heart..And Run for 65 Roses, 10K & 5K Walk/Run 7:3am; 1 Mile FR 9am. Info: Tara Hennington (601)3419933, tmir@cableone.net.

April 2, Houston - Altis Marathon & Half Marathon on Tanglefoot Trail, Marathon 7:30am; Half 8am.

Info: events@altisendurance.com.

April 8, Jackson - Race for the Cure, 10K 8:15am; 5K 8:30am; $35/5K, $40/10K by 4/2, after $40/5K, $45/10K. Info: Central Mississippi Steel Magnolias Affiliate of Susan G. Komen, 103 Fairmont Plaza, Pearl, MS 39208; Shannon McLaughlin (601)932-3999, info@komencentralms.org, www.komencentralms.org April 8, Prentiss - Run For The Roses 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Missy Jones (601)792-5741 (d), (601)441-9876 (n), keithbrid@aol.com.

April 8, Tupelo - The Autism 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: tupelorunningclub@yahoo.com.

April 12, Starkville - Sprint With Super Gabe, 5K 6:30pm. Info: Beler Watts (256)797-6510, belerwatts256@gmail.com.

April 15, Flowood - Mississippi 811 Run/Walk, 8.11K, 8:11am.

Info: Miriam Grammar (601)982-7531, office@ms811.org.

April 22, Clarksdale - Juke Joint Festival, 8K Run, 8am; 5K Run/ Walk, 8:10am. Info: cmitchell@cableone.net.

April 22, Pass Christian - Gulf Coast Classic 10K & 5K, 8am.

Info: (228)380-7037, leonardvergunst@cableone.net.

April 22, Ridgeland - MSOTA Run, Walk, and Roll, 5K Run/ Walk, 10K Run & 100yd. Dash; 8am. Info: (601)906-1034, kellydcrawford@gmail.com.

April 22, Tishomingo - Swinging Bridge Trail Run, Half Marathon & 4 Miler; 8am. Info: emilywadkins1@live.com.

April 29, Flowood - MORA Racing For Donation 8K Run/Walk, 7:30am.

Info: Becky Pierson (601)933-1000, bpierson4@yahoo.com.

April 29, Natchez - Color Natchez 5K, 8am/ Registration, 10am/Race Start Time. Info: Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals, 211 Main St., Ste. A, Natchez, MS 39120; Debbie Hudson (601)445-4611, debbie@natchez chamber.com, www.colornatchez5k.com April 29, Star - Rabbit Run 5K for St. Jude, 9am; Kid’s Fun Run 1 Mile to follow. Info: (601)842-7947, starspringfestival@yahoo.com.

May 6, Collins - Okatoma River Run, 5K Run/Walk 8am; 1 Mile Children’s Fun Run to follow 5K. Info: Covington Co. Chamber of Commerce (601)765-6012.

May 6, Corinth - Coke 10K, 8:20am/Wheelchair, 8:30am/ Runners. Info: Mona Lisa Gardy (662)284-4858, mgrady@corinthcoke.com.

May 6, Greenville - YMCA Cotton Classic 10K Run, 8am; 5K Walk, 8:05am. Info: Mickie Sandidge (662)335-7258, hcmymca@suddenlinkmail.com.

May 6, Ridgeland - Magnolia Meltdown Half Marathon, 10K &

5K; 6:30am. Info: Start 2 Finish Event Mgmt. (901)274-2202, s2finfo@s2fevents.com.

May 13, Ocean Springs - Osprey Ocean Springs Run, Swim, or Aquathon, 1 & 2 Mile Swim/Aquathon, 8:15am; 10K Run, 8:30am.

Info: Rob Kirkland (228)875-5050, rkirkland@mgcymca.org.

May 20, Batesville - Racing For Paws 5K, 8am. Info: Panola County Humane Society (662)654-0926, PAWSpchs@hotmail.com.

May 20, Gulfport - Pursuit of Fun 5K & 1 Mile, 8am. Info: (228)380-7037, leonardvergunst@cableone.net.

May 20, Gulfport - Fallen Officer Memorial 5K, 4pm. Info: Kristin Allen (228)697-1155, themrs66@gmail.com.

May 27, Booneville - Lylah Grey’s Ray of Hope 5K Walk/Run, 8am.

Info: Kim Mcgaughy (662)720-6941, kiki@chrishopefoundation.org.

NORTH CAROLINA March 4, Brevard - Oskar Blues Brewery 4 Mile, 11am (start at Oskar Blues Brewery). Info: Bill Baldwin (828)242-1123, pisgahrunning@gmail.com, www.pisgahrunning.com.

March 4, Cary - The Super Run 5K, 8am. Info: James Kinville (856)777-8737, listings@superflyrunning.com.

March 4, Chapel Hill - Saint Paul Village Community Walk & 5K Run, 9am. Info: stpaulamechur25@bellsouth.net.

March 4, Chapel Hill - BlueBlood Rivalry RunFest, 5K RunWalk; 8:30am. Info: jeff@olympianfitness.com.

March 4, Charlotte - BB&T Corporate Cup, Half Marathon 7:40am; 5K 8:15am. Info: Childress YMCA Sales & Service Center (704)716-6400, corporatecup@ymcacharlotte.org.

March 4, Charlotte - Wingate DPT Moving Forward 5K, 8:30am.

Info: je.williamson@wingate.edu.

March 4, Charlotte - Get Your Rear In Gear 5K Run/Walk, 8:15am; Kids’ FR, 8am. Info: Rachel Lee (612)275-8284, rachel@coloncancercoalition.org.

March 4, Concord - Miles 4 Mission 5K, 9:30am. Info: Perry Gabriel (704)796-3542, backjudge15@hotmail.com.

March 4, Concord - Cabarrus Brewing United Way 5K, 5pm.

Info: William Dusch (704)791-7221, duschw@tecedge.com.

March 4, Denver - March Forth 5K & 15K Run, 7:30am. Info: joysrus90@gmail.com.

March 4, Durham - Florence Forth Road Race, 10K & 5K; 8am.

Info: Leslie McDow (919)964-0454, leslie@florenceforth.org.

March 4, Fayetteville - American Warrior 5K Walk/Run, 9:30am.

Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

March 4, Fontana Dam - Fontandango 50 Mile, 50K, 10 Mile & 50K Relay; 8:30am. Info: Ellen Stallings (828)674-6087, footrxpr@asheville.com, www.footrxasheville.com.

March 4, Greensboro - Waggin’ Wild 5K Run/Walk, 10am. Info: (336)393-0000, LovingPetInnAdoptions@gmail.com.

March 4, Lexington - Charles England Stroke Prevention 5K, 10:30am; 1 Mile Run/Walk, 10am. Info: ebbc5k@gmail.com.

March 4-5, Lumberton - Rumba on the Lumber, 5K & 10K 9am (3/4); Family Fun Run/Walk Mile 11am (3/4); Cruzbike 20-Mile Adventure Ride 1:30pm (3/5); Family Fun Ride/Rodeo, 3:30pm (3/ 5). Info: Jef Lambdin (910)733-2609, woole@mindspring.com.

March 4, Maiden - Miles for Maiden 5K, 9am; FR, 8:30am. Info: mesptokristin@gmail.com.

March 4, 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 4, Morehead City - Crystal Coast Half Marathon, 9am; 10K, 9:15am; & 5K, 9:30am. Info: Nikki Popovich (443)722-7423.

March 4, New Bern - Superhero Dash 5K, 8:30am. Info: hopeforharrison.nc@gmail.com; James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

March 4, Raleigh - Mission Outreach Benefit 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile, 9:15am.

Info: Malcolm Deans (252)289-7952, malcolmdeans@wakechristianacademy.com.

March 4, Raleigh - Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk, 9am; Kids’ Fun Run, 8:30am. Info: Rachel Lee (612)275-8284, rachel@coloncancercoalition.org.

March 4, Raleigh - Umstead Trail Marathon, 9am. Info: committee@umsteadmarathon.com.

March 4, Troutman - Sprint Into Spring 10K & 5K, 9am; Family FR, 10am. Info: Emily Watson (704)528-7600, ewatson@troutmannc.gov.

March 11-12, Asheville - Asheville Marathon (3/12); Half Marathon (3/11); 7:30am. Info: iDaph Events (828)684-0821, intern@idaph.net.

March 11, Asheville - Asheville Catholic Shamrock 10K/5K/Fun Run, 8:45am FR; 10K 9am; 5K 9:15am. Info: Greg Duff (828)4005868, greg@gloryhoundevents.com.

March 11, Belmont - Belmont Rail Trail 5K, 8:30am. Info: mlockamy@cityofbelmont.org.

March 11, Charlotte - Shamrock Shuffle 5K & Kids Fun Run, 9am. Info: Sally Jenkins (704)351-2251, sallycjenkins@me.com.

March 11, Charlotte - Color Me Green 5K Trail Race, 10am. Info: racedirector@usnwc.org.

March 11, Charlotte - RunJenRun 5K, 8am. Info: Start 2 Finish Charlotte (704)893-3800 (x103), info@s2fcharlotte.com.

March 11, Charlotte - Super Colby 5K, 8am. Info: Sara Blakeney (704)366-5657, sara.blakeney@charchrist.com.

March 11, Conover - Tri-City Christian School Walk, Run, Soar 5K & Fun Run, 8:30am. Info: runtimeraces@gmail.com.

March 11, Greenville - Live Well Free 5K, 1 Mile FR; 8:30am.

Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

March 11, Greenville - Shamrock Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk, 11:30am. Info: ra.robinashley@gmail.com.

March 11, Jacksonville - USAA Grand Prix Series - St. Paddy’s Engineer Challenge 5 Mile, 8am. Info: (910)451-0025, lejgrandprix@usmc-mccs.org.

www.running.net g March 11, Kings Mountain - Gateway Trail 5K & 10 Miler, 9am.

Info: Starr Dove (704)685-3549, starr@finishwelltiming.com.

March 11, Lenoir - Leprechaun Leap 5K & 10K, 9am; $25/5K, $35/10K by 3/3. Info: Zack Carter, 1031 Jim Barger Ct., Lenoir, NC 28645; (828)757-2196, zcarter@ci.lenoir. nc.us, https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/ Lenoir/LeprechaunLeapCouch to5kChallenge March 11, Lincolnton - iKnight Tech Drive 5K, 9am; 1 Mile FR, 8:30am. Info: shanabjohnson@hotmail.com.

March 11, Morganton - South Mountain Baptist Camp 5K & 1 Mile FR, 9am. Info: Kasey Stewart (704)796-3534, kaseymstewart@yahoo.com.

March 11, Mount Pleasant - Spring Ahead Sprint 5K Run/Walk For Hunger, 2 Mile Walk; 9am. Info: Harry Lassiter (980)621-8634, mpfoodministry@aol.com.

March 11, Nags Head - Running of the Leprechauns 5K & 10K, 8am. Info: (252)255-6273, info@obxse.org.

March 11, New Bern - Neuse River Bridge Run, Half Marathon 7am; 10K 7:30am; 5K 8:15am; $75/Half, $55/10K, $45/5K. Info: Ann Jones, POB 14762, New Bern, NC 28561; (252)617-0798, annwilliamsjones@ hotmail.com, www.bridgerun.org March 11, Newport - Go for the Gold 5K, 9:30am; 1 Mile Kids FR, 9am. Info: eheimforth@gmail.com.

March 11, Raleigh - American Cancer Society 5K, 8:30am.

Info: Adrian Fleming (919)206-4693, afleming@tollbrothers.com.

March 11, Raleigh - Sola Hot Mini 5K, 8:30am. Info: Jackelyn Vander Veer (410)353-9971, jackelyn.vanderveer@gmail.com.

March 11, Whispering Pines - Shamrock ‘N’ Roll Road Race, 1 Mile FR 8:15am; 5K 9:15am; 10K 9:20am. Info: rjsaunders5@yahoo.com.

March 12, Cary - Running Over Cancer 5K, 2:30pm. Info: runningovercancer@gmail.com.

March 12, Greensboro - Northern Trails Marathon, Half Marathon & 10 Miler, 7am. Info: Richard Swor (313)304-0903, rich@triviumracing.com.

March 12, Locust - Spring Into Health 5K & Fun Run, 2pm. Info: joynerdr01@gmail.com.

March 15, Greensboro - Girls and Pearls Shamrock Fun Run 5K, 6pm. Info: info@fleetfeetgreensboro.com.

March 17, Davidson - Leprechaun Loop 8K, 6:30pm; 1 Mile FR, 6pm. Info: brian@summitcoffee.com.

March 17, Lincolnton - S Ray Lowder Elementary Spring Spirit 5K Run/Walk, 6pm. Info: mthomas2@lincoln.k12.nc.us.

March 17, Wadesboro - Shamrock Shuffle 5K Run/Walk, 6pm.

Info: Anson County Chamber (704)694-4181, ansonchamber@windstream.net.

March 18, Beaufort - Purple Rubber Monkey Duck Fun Run, 5K & 1 Mile FR; 9am. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

March 18, Bostic - Bear Foot 5K & 1/2 Mile FR, 8:30am. Info: ronaldmfuller@att.net.

March 18, Chapel Hill - PSF 5K for Education, 9am. Info: cmcotton11@gmail.com.

March 18, Charlotte - Shamrock 4 Miler, 8am; Kid’s Leprechaun Jog, 9am. Info: registration@runforyourlife.com.

March 18, Charlotte - 3.2.1 Dash For Down Syndrome 5K, 8:30am; FR, 9:15am. Info: (704)893-3800 (x103), info@s2fcharlotte.com.

March 18, Goldsboro - Blessed2BlessedU Ministries 5K Fun Run, 10am. Info: Katie Johnson (919)920-0467, katie@b2buministries.org.

March 18, Greensboro - 3.21 Dash for Down Syndrome 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am. Info: korey.hickling@gmail.com.

March 18, Huntersville - Angels ’97 5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: avissummerslewis@gmail.com.

March 18, Kannapolis - KCS Spring It On 5K, 1 Mile FR; 8am.

Info: Jessica Grant (704)939-1308, jessica.grant@kcs.k12.nc.us.

March 18, Monroe - Follow Your Heart 5K, 8am. Info: Ginger Walle (980)722-7241, ginger@heartformonroe.com.

March 18, Morganton - Shamrock Shuffle 5K, 9am; Color Me Green Fun Run, 10am. Info: jreinhardt@burke.k12.nc.us.

March 18, Mount Olive - The Outlaw Foundation 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile, 9:30am. Info: jbryan@transmaint.com.

March 18, Oxford - Granville Ambulance Chase 10K, 5K, 5K Fun Run, 1 Mile Family Walk & Kids Dash; 4pm. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

March 18, Peachland - Color Me Green 5K, 9am. Info: perfectpixelsmb@gmail.com.

March 18, Waxhaw - Wesley Chapel Jig n’ Jog 5K, 8am. Info: danielle.acker@aol.com.

March 18, Waynesville - Mountaineer 2 Miler, 10am. Info: mountieparents@gmail.com.

March 18, Williamston - Biggsanity 5K in partnership with Special Olympics, 5K 8:30am; 1 Mile FR/Walk 8:15am. Info: biggst@ecu.edu.

March 19, Cary - Allscripts Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: info@tobaccoroadmarathon.com.

March 19, Goldsboro - Color Outside the Lines 5K, 1 Mile FR; 1pm. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

March 19, Greensboro - Old Town Beerun 5 Mile Run/Walk, 1 Mile Frolic FR; 1pm. Info: race@oldtownbeerun.com.

March 25, Asheville - The Super Run 5K, 8am. Info: James Kinville (856)777-8737, listings@superflyrunning.com.

March 25, Bostic - Run For Your Hero 5K, 8am. Info: runforyourhero5k@gmail.com.

March 25, Chapel Hill - KE Caring Community 5K Run/Walk, 7:30am. Info: skleyden@email.unc.edu.

March 25, Cedar Mountain - Dupont State Forest 12K Trail Race, 10am; $35 by 3/22, after $40. Info: Jus Running Inc., 523 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804; Norman Blair (828)252-7867, jusrun@jusrunning.com, www.jusrunning.com March 25, Charlotte - Elizabeth 8K Road Race, 8am; 1.5 Mile Run/Walk, 8:05am; Liz Kids’ FR, 9:15am. Info: Robert Zabel (917)8738028, info@elizabeth8k.com.

March 25, Charlotte - The New South Trail Marathon, 8am; Half Marathon, 9am. Info: racedirector@usnwc.org.

March 25, Charlotte - Know Your Craft 5K, 9am. Info: (704)8933800 (x103), info@s2fcharlotte.com.

March 25, Charlotte - Great Amazing Race Adventure Run/Walk for Adults & Kids, 1.5 Mile with novelty stations; 3pm. Info: Greg Benton (513)518-0528, info@greatamazingrace.com.

March 25, Clayton - Donate Life Hero Run, 5K & 10K 9am; 1 Mile 10am.

Info: Melissa Blackmon (919)964-3562, mblackmon@donatelifenc.org.

March 25, Conover - FootChase 5K, 8:30am; Fun Run, 8am. Info runtimeraces@gmail.com.

March 25, Davidson - Temple Kol Tikvah Run for Youth 5K Run/ Walk, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 9:30am. Info: erinkarp03@gmail.com.

March 25, Emerald Isle - Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon 5K. Info: doolsgirl@gmail.com.

March 25, Greensboro - Hamilton Lakes 10K & 5K, 3pm. Info: Richard Swor (313)304-0903, rich@triviumracing.com.

March 25, Greenville - Storm the Stadium, Stair Climb; 8am. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

March 25, Hudson - Hall Pass 5K, 9am. Info: Matt Ingram (828)396-2188, hallpass5k@gmail.com.

March 25, Jacksonville - Steps to Freedom 5K Run/Walk, 9am.

Info: traci@truejustice.global.

March 25, Kure Beach - YMCA Coastal Carolina Beach Dash Obstacle Course, 1.4 mi.; 11am.

Info: aileen.sutton@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org.

March 25, Manteo - Sprinting into Spring 5K Color Run, 8am; FR, 9:15am. Info: niemanbr0908@daretolearn.org.

March 25, Raleigh - St. Paddy’s 8K, 10:30am. Info: info@nOgRunClub.com.

March 25, Raleigh - Dog Days Fun Run, 5K 12 Noon; 2 Mile 12:10pm. Info: Kaitlyn Ferguson - scavma_class_reps@ncsu.edu.

March 25, Salisbury - Mt. Hope Church 5K Run for Missions, 9am; Fun Run, 10am. Info: wyattbelinda@ctc.net.

March 25, Salemburg - Lakewood Leopard 5K/Fun Run, 9am.

Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

March 25, Saxapahaw - Sun and Spud 5K, 9am; Kid’s Dash, 8:30am.

Info: Justine Post (989)430-4315, sunandspud5k@gmail.com.

March 25, Shelby - Charity Chase 5K & 10K, 9:30am. Info: Katherine Brooks (704)466-1922, katherinebrooks405@yahoo.com.

March 25, Statesville - Hyatt’s Run With The Angels 5K, 9am.

Info: Scott McLelland (704)701-6926, samfeet@yahoo.com.

March 25, Troy - Pennies for Pigs 5K, 9am. Info: lauren.williams@montgomery.k12.nc.us.

March 25, Waxhaw - Run for the Ridge 5K & 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: info@runfortheridge.com.

March 25, Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach - Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon, Relay & Half Marathon, 6:40am; Susan G. Komen 5K, 1 Mile FR, 4:30pm; 3/24: Eli’s 1 Mile FR, 6pm. Info: Tom Clifford (910)297-4973, tom@iamwithoutlimits.com.

March 25, Winston-Salem - Kappa Delta Shamrock 5K, 11am.

Info: schwml15@wfu.edu.

March 26, Chapel Hill - Get Your Motor Running 5K, 7:30am.

Info: carr5k@yahoo.com.

March 26, Davidson - Run for Youth 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR/Walk, 9:30am. Info: erinkarp03@gmail.com.

March 26, Fort Bragg - Fort Bragg All American Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: (910)907-3616, allamericanmarathon@gmail.com.

March 26, Wilmington - Delta Zeta’s Turtle Trot 5K. Info: ceb6397@uncw.edu.

March 26, Winterville - Bulldog Taste the Rainbow Color Run 5K, 3pm. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

March 31, Boone - Sweat for STF 5K, 4pm. Info: haynesca@appstate.edu.

March 31, Lincolnton - LMS Wildcats Prowl 5K, 7pm. Info: mhovis3@lincoln.k12.nc.us.

April 1, Albemarle - Vac & Dash April Fools Day 500,000 Centimeter (5K) Classic, 6pm. Info: peter@vacanddash.com.

April 1, Boone - A Rush for the Brush 5K Run, 9am. Info: castroam@appstate.edu.

April 1, Cary - Greater Raleigh Young Life 5K, 9am. Info: Hannah Williams (919)833-6576, greaterraleighyounglife@gmail.com.

April 1, Cary - Glenaire 5K, 9am; Mile, 9:10am. Info: Carolyn Rice (919)467-0844, cmorgan@presbyhomesinc.org.

April 1, Chapel Hill - Cleft Palate Gallop 5K & Fun Walk (1.2 Miles); 8am. Info: (919)537-3737.

April 1, Charlotte - Charlotte Brain Tumor Race, Survivor Walk 9am; 10K 9:15am; 5K Race/Walk 9:30am. Info: Katie-Rose Tuttle (919)233-1922, krtuttle@braintumor.org.

April 1, Charlotte - Race2Educate 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Abby Armstrong (336)317-5178, cfauniversityplace@gmail.com.

April 1, Charlotte - Twirl N’ Swirl 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am; Kids FR, 9:30am. Info: whitney@queencitytiming.com.

April 1, Charlotte - Cookies For Kid’s Cancer 5K, 9:30am. Info: Emily Rogers - cfkc5k@gmail.com.

April 1, Clayton - Taking Strides Against Domestic Violence 5K Walk/Run, 9am. Info: jcacpresident@yahoo.com.

April 1, Concord - The Puppy Rescue 5K, 10am; 1 Mile FR, 9:30am. Info: 5k@thepuppyrescue.com.

April 1, Cornelius - Hu5Ky Hustle, 5K 8am. Info: sttarry@live.com.

April 1, Cullowhee - Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am. Info: valleyofthelilies@wcu.edu.

www.running.net April 1, Denver - St. James Elementary School Royal Run 5K, 8:30am. Info: trofefamily@gmail.com.

April 1, Fairfield - Race Across the Lake-Hyde County Hotline 5K & 10K 9am. Info: Hyde County Hotline (252)925-2502, cghydehotline@gmail.com.

April 1, Greenville - Sugar Drop 5K & 1 Mile FR, 9am. Info: downeastdiabetology@gmail.com; James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

April 1, Greenville - East Carolina University Army ROTC Patriot Mud Run 5K, 9am; 1 Mile FR, 11am. Info: ecupatriotrun@gmail.com.

April 1, Greenville - Tonight, yes Tonight! 5K; 6pm. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

April 1, Harkers Island - Core Sound Run 10K, 5K, 1 Mile FR; 9am. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

April 1, Hickory - Lenoir-Rhyne University 5K, 8:30am. Info: runtimeraces@gmail.com.

April 1, Jacksonville - Semper Fi Fund Beat the Bridge 10K, 8:30am; 5K, 8:35am; 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: sffbeatthebridge@semperfifund.org.

April 1, Moncure - Moncure Panther Prowl 5K, 9am; Fun Run to follow. Info: ginnybarbour@windstream.net.

April 1, Morganton - Run for the Paws 5K, 9am. Info: kyle.miller87@gmail.com.

April 1-2, Raleigh - Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am (on 4/2), Exclusive Finisher Medal with lots of Participant Perks; 5K, 8am (on 4/1). Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510, (800)3111255, www.runrocknroll.com/raleigh. See Ad page 32.

April 1, Tarboro - Movin’ for Community Outreach 5K Walk/ Run, 9am. Info: michaelbrookespeters@gmail.com.

April 1, Washington - Special Olympics Beaufort/Hyde Rabbit Race, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile FR/Walk; 8am. Info: leyswendy@yahoo.com; James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

April 1, Wingate - Union County Crisis Assistance Ministry Crisis Run, 10K & 5K Race, 9am; 1 Mile FR/Walk, 11am. Info: Gloria Barrino (704)226-7126, uccam@carolina.rr.com.

April 1, Winston-Salem - Camel City Race Fest Half Marathon & 5 Miler, 8:30am. Info: (336)793-4311, mike@junction311.com.

April 1, Winston-Salem - Fit for Business 5K, 9am. Info: Amanda Horton - hortonaj@wfu.edu.

April 2, Carrboro - Not So Normal Run, Quarter Marathon, Half Marathon, Three Quarter Marathon, Quarter Marathon Relay (2 Person), Three Quarter Mararthon Relay (2 Person); 7:30am. Info: jay@notsonormalrun.org.

April 2, Chapel Hill - Zeta Tau Alpha’s Franklin 5K, 9:30am.

Info: franklin5k2017@gmail.com.

April 5, Wilmington - Loop the Lake - Extended 10, 5K & Kids 1 Mile FR/Walk; 5pm.

Info: annie.anthony@capefearvolunteercenter.org.

April 7, Cherryville - Splash Dash 5K, 6:30pm. Info: crhahn@gaston.k12.nc.us.

April 7, Elon - 5K for Pulmonary Hypertension, 3pm. Info: jmacdonald3@elon.edu.

April 7, Kannapolis - Rhythm and Run 5K, 6:30pm. Info: NC Music Hall of Fame Museum (704)934-2320, info@northcarolinamusichalloffame.org.

April 8, Apex - Apex Kiwanis 5K & Play 2017, Kid’s Dash 8:30am; Mile 8:45am; 5K 9:15am. Info: Lee Shanklin (919)5450125, lee.sanklin@edwardjones.com.

April 8, Black Mountain - Black Mountain Greenway 5K & 10K, 2pm. Info: greenwaychallenge@gmail.com.

April 8, Cary - Cary Road Race, 10K 8:30am; 5K 9:45am; Mile 10:30am. Info: Kirk Matthews (919)469-4363, kirk.matthews@townofcary.org.

April 8, Charlotte - Charlotte RaceFest Half Marathon, 10K & 5K; 7:30am. Info: Scott Dvorak (704)377-8786, scott@charlotterunning.com.

April 8, Charlotte - Queen City Trail Run 5K, 9am; Kid’s FR, 10am. Info: bethany@eastsidechurch.tv.

April 8, Concord - Cabarrus Puzzle Run 5K, 9am; 1 Mile FR/ Walk, 9:45am. Info: Maria Brantley - info@autismcabarrus.com.

April 8, Durham - POSH2NOSH 5K, 8am. Info: post2nosh@gmail.com.

April 8, Elizabethtown - Elizabethtown Rotary 8K Trail Run & Walk, 8:30am. Info: elizabethtownrotary@gmail.com.

April 8, Elkin - Habitat HAMMER 5K & 10K, 8am. Info: Claire Sellars (336)526-2277, habitat@UYVhabitat.org.

April 8, Gastonia - Community Foundation Run, 5K & 2K; 9am.

Info: Erin Cashwell (704)864-0927, ewiggins@cfgaston.org.

April 8, Goldsboro - Run for a Child - Greater Goldsboro 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K Walk & 1 Mile FR; 9am. Info: scott@coxedwards.com.

April 8, Greenville - Pirate Nurse 5K, 9am; Kid’s Race, 8:45am.

Info: Jane Boardman (252)744-6504, boardmanj@ecu.edu.

April 8, Harrisburg - Harrisburg YMCA 5K & 10K, 8am; 1 mile FR, 9am. Info: info@agapetiming.com.

April 8, Hickory - End AIDS Walk, 2 Mile 9am; High Heel Dash 11am. Info: alfadirect@alfainfo.org.

April 8, Hope Mills - Run for Global Education 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: dawnhoyt@ccs.k12.nc.us.

April 8, Lexington - Cancer Services of Davidson County, Inc. Walk, Run, Ride For Life, 8:30am/Bikers, 8:45am/5K Run, 10am/ Walk. Info: CSDC (336)249-7265, ray@cancerservicesofdc.org.

April 8, Mooresville - Firefighter Challenge 5K, 8am. Info: rheinrich@lknvfd.org.

April 8, Rockingham - Running For The Ribbons 5K, 10am; Family Fun 1K, 9:30am. Info: (910)695-7500, co’quinn@firsthealth.org.

April 8, Taylorsville - Robin’s Run, 5K Run/Walk 9am; 1 Mile FR, 8:30am. Info: rrbscholarshipcommittee@gmail.com.

Running Journal • March, 2017 April 8, Wilson - WCS Color Run 5K, 9am. Info: jessica.bailey@wilsonschoolsnc.net.

April 9, Greensboro - RunnerDude 10 Mile Challenge, 7am; 10K, 7:10am. Info: Richard Swor (313)304-0903, rich@triviumracing.com.

April 9, Greenville - Hornet Hustle 5K, 3pm. Info: dixonsu@pitt.k12.nc.us.

April 9, Raleigh - Mountains-to-Sea Trail 12 Mile & 50K Challenge, 7am/50K, 8am/12 mi. Info: mtst12milechallenge@gmail.com.

April 13, Cramerton - HIStory Matters Twilight Easter Family 5K, 7pm. Info: thcole@foundationseducationacademy.org.

April 14, Charlotte - FreeMoreWest 5K On The Greenway, 6pm.

Info: bnorvell@mcmillanpazdansmith.com.

April 15, Candler - Carry Your Cross 5K, 9am; Kids 1K, 10am; Little Kids FR, 10:20am. Info: janecannon@charter.net.

April 15, Cape Carteret - Tax Day 5K, 9am; Family Fun Run, 8:30am. Info: mcurtislaw@gmail.com.

April 15, Chapel Hill - Sli-Five 5K, 7:30am. Info: delvilla@live.unc.edu.

April 15, Hollister - Haliwa-Saponi 5K, 8am. Info: Al Cooper (252)257-2594, alc5308@gmail.com.

April 15, Lincolnton - Run for Orphans 5K, 9am; FR, 10am. Info: josh.sugg@freedomchurchnc.com.

April 15, Morganton - Morning of Hope 10K, 5K & 1 Mile FR; 8am.

Info: John Zimmerman (828)443-4850, john@castingforhope.org.

April 15, Pilot Mountain - ACC 10K Road Race, 8am. Info: magan.hodges@armfieldcenter.com.

April 15, Pine Level - PLVFD Remembrance 5K, 8:15am; 1 Mile, 9:15am.

Info: K.M. Holloan (919)524-4254, plvfd.remembrance.5k@gmail.com.

April 15, Vale - LCPR Adventure 5K, 9:30am. Info: sabraham@lincolncounty.org.

April 15, Winterville - Dr. Abdul’s Memorial 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am.

Info: rahman.karim@tyson.com.

April 16, Holly Springs - Too Slow for Boston Marathon, 6:30am.

Info: b.marathonseries@gmail.com.

April 21-22, Brevard/Pink Beds Park - Smoky Mountain Relay, 202 Miles; 12 person or 6 person ultra teams; 10am. Info: iDaph Events (828)684-0821, intern@idaph.net.

April 21, Mebane - Mebane Dogwood Festival 5K, 6:30pm. Info: johnbarnhart@hpw.com.

April 21, Thomasville - Itty Bitty Kiddie 5K Glow Run, 8:30ish (when it gets dark enough to Glow). Info: maryd@partnershipforchildren.org.

April 22, Blowing Rock - Corkscrew & Brew 5K Run/Walk, 9am.

Info: gwoolard@chetola.com.

April 22, Cary - Ruck with the Pack, 10K Run or Ruck, 5K Walk; 8am. Info: zdbowen@ncsu.edu.

April 22, Chapel Hill - Tar Heel 10 Miler, 7:45am; 4 Mile Run, 7:15am. Info: info@tarheel10miler.com.

April 22, Charlotte - CPCC Skyline Run, 5K & 1 Mile; 8am. Info: Aimee Brunton (704)330-6816, aimee.brunton@cpcc.edu.

April 22, Charlotte - Pure Religion 5K, 9am. Info: Brenda, Central Church (704)364-5003, brendal@centralnc.org.

April 22, Davidson - Trot for the Troops 5K, 9am. Info: comitchell@davidson.edu.

April 22, Eden - GoFar 5K Reidsville, 9:15am; Fun Run, 8:15am.

Info: April Cox or Brooke Fuller (336)342-9676 (ext. 207 or 211); aprilc@rockinghamkids.org or brookef@rockinghamkids.org.

April 22, Greensboro - Bengal Dash 5K, 9am; Kids Dash (half lap around GDS Track), 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 8:40am. Info: (336)2888590.

April 22, Greenville - Pirate Alumni Road Race, 5K 8am; 1 Mile FR to follow. Info: mooresh@ecu.edu.

April 22, Hiddenite - RockyFest Trail Race, 5K, 10K & 20K; 8am; $25 by 4/10, after $35.

Info: Rick French, 621 Liledoun Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681; (828)632-9332, rfrench@alexandercountync.gov, http:// rockyfacepark.com/rockyfest/ April 22, Jacksonville - 5K Drug Awareness Run, 9am. Info: difference180@gmail.com.

April 22, Kannapolis - Strides for Stroke 5K, 9am. Info: Lorrie Hampton (704)403-2430, lorrie.hampton@carolinas healthcare.org.

April 22, Matthews - Sunshine 5K, 8am. Info: David Pohorence (704)661-3320, dpoho@msn.com.

April 22, Mint Hill - Mint Hill Lions Club 5K, 8am; Location: 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane, Mint Hill, NC; $20 before 4/1, $25 4/1-21, $30 on Race Day. Register at: http://runsignup/ race/nc/MintHillLionsClub5k April 22, Monroe - Wild Turkey 5K Trail Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Sonia McElveen (704)283-3822, ucmgwebsite@gmail.com.

April 22, Morehead City - Lookout Rotary Port to Fort Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K Wheelchair 7:35am; 5K Run & Fitness Walk 7:45am; 1 Mile, 7:50am. Info: justdoit.barnes@gmail.com.

April 22, Oak Island - Oak Island Lighthouse Half Marathon, 8am; 10K, 8:10am; 5K, 8:20am. Info: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce (910)457-6964, run@oakislandlighthouserun.com.

April 22, Raleigh - Second Empire 5K Classic, 9:30am; 1 Mile, 9am; Kid’s Dash, 10:30am. Info: Jim Young (919)873-1207, tjyoung@mindspring.com.

April 22, Reidsville - Band on the Run 5K, 9am; Kids FR (10under), 8:30am. lnfo: botter@rock.k12.nc.us.

April 22, Sylva - Greening Up the Mountains 5K, 9am. Info: jeniferpressley@jacksonnc.org.

April 22, Warrenton - Run Warrenton 5K, 9am. Info: Jennifer Harris (252)257-0633, editor@warrenrecord.com.

April 23, Durham - Hill Mile, 1 Mile 1pm. Info: Anne Clark Hathaway (919)719-7557, achathaway@hillcenter.org.

April 23, Greensboro - Pig Pounders 5K, 4pm. Info: Richard Swor (313)304-0903, triviumracing@gmail.com.

April 26, Greensboro - Fire on the Track 5K, 5:30pm. Info: Trivium Racing (313)304-0903, rich@triviumracing.com.

April 28, Winston-Salem - Glow Crazy 5K, 8pm; $20 by 2/28, $25 3/1-4/25. Info: Amy Boardwine, 107 Westdale Ave., WinstonSalem, NC 27101; (336)773-9152, aboardwine@bbbsnc.org, https:// runsignup.com/Race/NC/WinstonSalem/ GlowCrazy5k April 29, Apex - Water For People 5K, 9am. Info: Lamya King (919)863-9263, lking@hazenandsawyer.com.

April 29, Bunn - Bunn Fun Run, 5K 9am; Mile 9:50am; Kid’s Dash 10am. Info: Cletus Simpson (919)810-9079, clettuss1@yahoo.com.

April 29, Charlotte - Holy Trinity Bulldog 5K, 8am; 1 Mile FR, 8:45am. Info: bridgitkerger@yahoo.com.

April 29, Dobson - MAD Dash 5K & Fun Run, 8am. Info: Ashley H. Mills (336)386-8211, millsa@surry.k12.nc.us.

April 29, Durham - Angels Among Us 5K, 8am. Info: Ellen Stainback (919)684-4784, ellen.stainback@duke.edu.

April 29, Greensboro - Owl’s Roost Rumble Trail Half Marathon & 3.5 Mile Trail Race, 8am. Info: (336)793-4311, mike@junction311.com.

April 29, Jacksonville - USAA Grand Prix Series - MARSOC Mudd, Sweat & Tears 5 Mile Mud Run, 8am. Info: (910)451-0025, lejgrandprix@usmc-mccs.org.

April 29-30, Ocracoke - Ocracoke Island Weekend Runfest, 4/ 29: 5K & 10K, 8am; Fun Run, 10am; 4/30: Half Marathon, 8am. Info: greg@oceanatlanticrentals.com, www.runocracoke.com.

April 30, Hendersonville/Camp Ton-A-Wandah - The Gnarliest Kids Adventure Race, 1pm. Info: iDaph Events (828)684-0821, intern@idaph.net.

April 30, Morrisville - Run for Nepal, 5K 8:30am. Info: Dipu (919)397-1897, info@run4nepal.org.

May 2, Kannapolis - Jiggy the Piggy 5K, 6:30pm. Info: Laura Evans (704)920-4343, levans@kannapolisnc.gov.

May 6, Atlantic Beach - Mosquito Run, 10K & 5K Run/Hike, 10am. Info: joolbabyone@yahoo.com.

May 6, Brevard - Hunter Subaru Legacy Run, Half Marathon 7:30am; 5K 8:30am; Kids’ FR 10am. Info: Heather Crawford (828)577-0195, heather@inheritanceofhope.org.

May 6, Chapel Hill - Philosopher’s Way Trail Runs, 10 Miler, 8am; 7K, 8:20am. Info: philosopherswaytrailrun@gmail.com.

May 6, Charlotte - Treble Trot 5K Fun Run, 9am; Kid’s Dash, 10:30am. Info: kaitlyn.davros@sardis.org.

May 6, Charlotte - University City Duathlon (R-5K, B-12K, R3K); 5K Run, 5K Kids Sprint, 8am. Info: (704)549-8804, bikeline@bellsouth.net.

May 6, Claremont - Hope 4 A Cure, 5K Race 8:45am; 1 Mile Fun Walk 9am.

Info (828)241-3355 (x320111), angiew_sigmon@catawbaschools.net.

May 6, Davidson - Spartan Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 8:30am.

Info: jcashion@csdspartans.org.

May 6, Durham - Bull City Run Walk Roll 5K, 8am. Info: Elizabeth Karan (919)286-0411 (x6587), elizabeth.karan@va.gov.

May 6, Goldsboro - Cures for the Colors, 5K Run (Timed), 8am; 100-Mile for Teams (untimed), 9am; 1 Mile (untimed), 10am. Info: cfc@cancersmoc.com.

May 6, Greensboro - Girls on the Run Triad 5K & FR, 9am. Info: candice.horvath@girlsontherun.org.

May 6, Hendersonville - Run 4 Life 5K/1-3 Mile Walk, 10am. Info: openarmsrun4life@gmail.com.

May 6, Hickory - Super Hero Challenge - Laps for Charity, 9am10am; Walk or Run as many laps as you can in 1 hr. Info: runtimeraces@gmail.com.

May 6, Huntersville - Red Run, 4K & 8K Road Race & Walk, 8am. Info: smadison@huntersville.org.

May 6, Lewisville - Mutt Strut 5K, 8:30am. Info: (336)721-1303, info@forsythhumane.org.

May 6, Middlesex - Home Run 5K Run/Walk for the Children, 9am. Info: cbrown@fwbch.org.

May 6, Monroe - Union Academy 5K Trail Run, 8:30am. Info: asabo@unionacademy.org.

May 6, Pinehurst - Fairway 5K Run/Walk, 7:45am. Info: (336)2533153, scott@onthemarksports.com.

May 6, Spruce Pine - Run For Holland 10K & 5K, 8:30am. Info: runforholland@gmail.com.

May 6, Statesville - Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run, 5K, 10K & 1 Mile FR; 8:15am. Info: Mindy Rice (704)924-4323, mindyr@hoic.org.

May 6, Todd - New River Marathon, 7:30am; Half Marathon, 7:45am; 5K, 8am; 1 Mile, 6pm (on 5/5). Info: Ken Sevensky (336)877-8888, info@NewRiverMarathon.com.

May 6, Waynesville - Gateway to the Smokies Half & 4-Miler, 7:30am.

Info: Deb (828)456-3021, disenberg@haywoodchamber.com.

May 12, Salisbury - Teens With A Mission (TWAM) 5K & Fun Run, 1/2 Mile FR=7:30pm; 5K=8pm; $20 by 5/11. Info: Delaine Fowler, 308 W. Fisher St., Salisbury, NC 28144; Delaine Fowler (704)636-1321, delaine6@ hotmail.com, www.salisburyfirstpres.org May 13, Asheville/Carrier Park - Mama’s Day 10K & 1K Stroller Push, 10am. Info: iDaph Events (828)684-0821, intern@idaph.net.

May 13, Burnsville - Burnsville Fit Families 5K, 9am. Info: schell@grahamchildrens.org.

May 13, Concord - Exercise is Medicine5K, 9am; Mile Fun Run/ Walk, 8:30am. Info: Perry Gabriel (704)920-2701, phgabriel@cabarruscounty.us, www.runsignup.com.

May 13, High Point - Carolina Brewsfest Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am. Info: (336)793-4311, mike@junction311.com.

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May 13, Jacksonville - Marine Chevy Shuffle 5K, 9am. Info: Monica Brady (910)375-9486, monica.brady@girlsontherun.org.

May 13, Pisgah Forest - Cradle to Grave 30K & 10K Trail Race, 8am. Info: Devin Gentry (828)884-5713 (x221), raceinfo@cfaia.org.

May 14, Greensboro - Race 13.1 Greensboro Half Marathon, 10K & 5K; 7am. Info: (866)561-5651 (x301), info@race131.com.

May 14, Raleigh - Ramblin’ Rose Triathlon & 5K Run, Tri: S225 yd., B-8 mi., R-2 mi.; 5K 7:30am; Triathlon 8am. Info: info@ramblinroseevents.com.

May 20, Boone - Hunters Heroes 10K & 5K Memorial Run, 8:30am. Info: huntersheroes2013@gmail.com.

May 20, Marion - Carolina Donut Festival’s Bob to Bob’s Half Marathon & Donut Dash 5K, Half Marathon 7:30am; 5K 8:30am.

Info: morganpittman78@gmail.com.

May 21, Asheville - Biltmore Kiwanis 15K/5K Classic, 7:45am.

Info: iDaph Events (828)684-0821, support@idaph.net.

May 21, Greensboro - Race the Bar Preyeras 8K & 5K, 6pm.

Info: Richard Swor (313)304-0903, triviumracing@gmail.com.

May 21, Winston-Salem - Indoor Insanity Marathon & Relay, 8am. Info: Mike Clark (336)793-4311, mike@junction311.com.

May 26, Greensboro - Greensboro Distilling Road Bootlegger 5K, 9pm. Info: Richard (313)304-0903, rich@triviumracing.com.

SOUTH CAROLINA March 4, Charleston - 5K Run/Walk for Literacy, 9am. Info: Coakley Hilton (843)323-9367.

March 4, Columbia - Run Hard Columbia Marathon, Relay & Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 7:35am. Info: Crossover Athletics (803)414-9508, jesse@crossoverathletics.org.

March 4, Mauldin - Peacock Strides for Babies 5K Run/Walk, 9am; 1 Mile Family FR, 8:30am. Info: wendy@cjsids.org.

March 4, Mountain Rest - Oconee State Park Cabin Fever 5K, 10am. Info: James Stanton (864)918-8475, jstanton@scprt.com.

March 4, Myrtle Beach - 20th Anniversary Myrtle Beach Marathon, Dasani Half Marathon & ABC15 Marathon Team Relay, 6:30am; Bojangles’ 5K, 7pm & Ripley’s Family FR, 5:30pm on Friday, 3/3. Info: www.mbmarathon.com March 4, Ravenel (Charleston County) - Where the Wild Things Run, 5K Run/Walk 8:30am. Info: Allison Foster (843)7954386, afoster@ccprc.com.

March 4, Rock Hill - Krispy Kreme - Run 4 Reading, 4 Mile; 8am. Info: (704)893-3800 (x103), info@s2fcharlotte.com.

March 4, Simpsonville - Fly With the Eagles 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am. Info: cbrowning2255@gmail.com.

March 4, York - 4-H 4K Run 4-Health, 9am. Info: fisreal@clemson.edu.

March 11, Greenville - Race the Helix-Upstate, 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk; 9am. Info: Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation (864)388-1813.

March 11, Mount Pleasant - Peyton’s Wild and Wacky Ultra, 50K, 50K 5 Per Relay, 50K 2 Per Relay & Phantom 50K, 7am; 5K 10am. Info: noah@mooreonrunning.com.

March 11, Spartanburg - Pine Street School 5K, 9am; 1 Mile FR, 10am. Info: jennstjohn@yahoo.com.

March 12, Bluffton - Palmetto Bluff Half Marathon, 9am; 10K, 10am. Info: rob@palmettorunningco.com.

March 12, Darlington - Color Vibe 5K - Florence, 11am. Info: support@thecolorvibe.com.

March 12, Mount Pleasant - East Cooper Land Trust Race & Roast, 5K Trail Run; 12:30pm. Info: Alison Greer (843)224-1849, alison@eastcooperland.org.

March 15, Mount Pleasant - Catch the Leprechaun 5K, 6:30pm.

Info: Mike McKenna (843)566-2742, catchtheleprechaun@gmail.com.

March 18, Beaufort - Beaufort Twilight Run, Youth 1 Mile Run, 3:55pm; Kid’s 1/4 Mile FR, 4:15pm; Beaufort Challenge Leg 1, 5K Run & Fun Walk, 4:30pm; 10 Mile Run, Beaufort Challenge Leg 2, 8K Run, 5:30pm. Info: beauforttwilightrun@gmail.com.

March 18, Columbia - Get to the Green 5K, 10K & 15K; 15K & 10K 7:30am; 5K 8am; after 2/18 $55/15K, $45/10K, $40/5K. Info: Eggplant Events, POB 692, Blythewood, SC 29016; (803)665-6140, erin@eggplant events.com, www.gettothegreen.com March 18, Edisto Beach - Edisto Beach 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am; 1 Mile, 9:30am. Info: Edisto Chamber of Commerce (843)8693867, chamber@edistochamber.com.

March 18, Greenville - St. Paddy’s Day Dash & Bash, 5K & Kids FR; 8am. Info: Morgan Fields (864)406-5522, mfields@jardenplastics.com, http://stpaddysdashandbash.com.

March 18, North Charleston - Bosch 5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: Melissa Driggers (843)729-7355.

March 25, Anderson - Connector Run 10K, 5K & 1 Mile FR; 8am. Info: Lauren Taylor (864)225-6800, info@acmow.org.

March 25, Charleston - Match to Morrow 5K, 9am. Info: acollier@nmdp.org.

March 25, Columbia - Quarry Crusher Run, 5K 8am; $40/Single, $50/Double by 3/ 20; after $45/Single, $55/Double. Info: Eggplant Events, POB 692, Blythewood, SC 29016; (803)665-6140, erin@eggplant events.com, www.quarrycrusherrun.com March 25, Spartanburg - Earth Run, 5K Cross Country; 9am.

Info: George Sykes (864)503-2833, george.sykes@milliken.com.

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March 25, Summerville - March for Meals Turtle Fun Run, 5K 8:30am. Info: Rachel Sheridan (843)696-0761, rachel@smoothsailingevents.com.

April 1, Charleston - Cooper River Bridge Run, 10K 8am; Competitive Wheelchair. Info: crbridgerun@att.net.

April 1, Fountain Inn - Kelley’s Kure Run/Walk for Ovarian Cancer, 5K & Fun Run/Walk. Info: Sonya Shepherd (864)9796432, sonyashepherd@hotmail.com.

April 1, Greenville - Zoom Through the Zoo 5K, 8:30am. Info: Amanda Osborne (864)627-4200.

April 1, Greer - Greer Earth Day Running Festival, 10 Mile 7:30am; 10K 8am; 5K 8:15am; Kids Run 9:15am; Medals for all 10 Mile & 10K finishers. Info: sijonk@hotmail.com, http://greerearthdayrun.com April 1, Liberty - Vance Bailey Memorial 5K, 9am. Info: Kristen Lopez (864)940-7330, kristenlopez628@gmail.com.

April 1, North Myrtle Beach - The Humane Society of NMB “Run for the Shelter” 5K, 9am; 1 Mile Walk, 11am. Info: Sue Pantano (843)249-4948, admin@hsnmb.org.

April 1, Pickens - Table Rock State Park April Fool’s Day 5K, 10am. Info: James Stanton (864)918-8475, jstanton@scprt.com.

March 4, Nashville - Gupton Jeep Tom King Classic Half Marathon, 7:30am (wheehchair 7:25am); 5K Run/Walk, 7:45am.

Info: Peter Pressman (615)293-8862, pasta4run@aol.com, www.tomkingclassic.com.

March 4, Pikeville - The Fall Creek Thaw 15K Run, 11am. Info: Roger Gall (931)841-3038, rsgl@cafes.net.

March 5, Knoxville - Run With the Bearden Bull Dawgs 5K Race, Kids 400m Lil’ Pup Fun Run; 1pm. Info: patty.thewes@knoxschools.org.

March 11, Chattanooga - Greater Chattanooga Rump Run, 5K 9am; Fun Walk 9:30am. Info: chattrumprun@gmail.com.

March 11, Gallatin - Gallatin Shamrock Run 10K, 7:15am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: (615)452-4000, info@gallatintn.org.

March 11, Hendersonville - Stride at the Streets 5K, 8am. Info: classiter@cchville.org.

March 11, Kingsport - Bays Mountain Marathon, 8am. Info: Mark Skelton (423)272-4812 (w), markskelton@markskelton.com.

March 11, Knoxville - Solid Rock 10K, 7:45am; 5K, 8am; 1 Mile FR 8am. Info: Sara Bell (865)742-7404, sara.bell@blountk12.org.

March 11, Maynardville - Color Run to benefit Union County High School T&F 5K Race, 8:30am. Info: Aileen Beeler (865)9925232, beelera@ucps.org.

March 11, Sevierville - Warrior 10 Miler & 5K, 9am. Info: Frank Damante (865)387-6784, frankdamante@gmail.com.

March 11, Shelbyville - Paws for a Cause 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk, 10am. Info: (931)684-5353.

April 7-8, Columbia - Palmetto Half Marathon, Youth Half Marathon, 5K & Kids FR; 7:15am; $35/5K, $70/Half Marathon by 3/ 31; after $40/5K, $80/Half Marathon. Info: Eggplant Events, POB 692, Blythewood, SC 29016; (803)665-6140, erin@eggplantevents. com, www.palmettohalfmarathon.com

March 12, Germantown - Germantown Half Marathon & Mayor’s Cup 5K, 7:30am; $5,800 Prize Purse Half Marathon, $400 Prize Purse 5K; Part of the Running Journal Grand Prix Series. Info: Start2Finish Event Mgmt.

(901)274-2202, s2finfo@s2fevents.com, www.germantownhalfmarathon.com

April 8, Columbia - Day Break 10 Miler & 5K, 7:15am. Info: Jordan Lybrand (803)799-4786, jslybrand@gmail.com.

April 8, Travelers Rest - Can’t Catch Conner 5K, 8:30am. Info: Mike Foley (864)982-2686.

April 8, York - Hippity Hoppity Hope 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Kelly Arwood (803)627-0272, freddieandkelly@gmail.com.

April 8, Wellford - Hopes Runs Here 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Pam Benedict (864)542-7306, smile55@charter.net.

March 12, Maynardville - Dark Hollow Wallow 11 or 5 Mile Trail Race, 2pm. Info: Bobby Glenn (865)548-7664, bgruns@icloud.com.

March 14, Bristol - Pi Day Pi K Fun Run/Walk (3.14K...about 2 Miles); 6:15pm. Info: Wendy Traynor (423)652-4309, wltrayno@king.edu.

March 18, Chattanooga - Raccoon Mountain Marathon, Half Marathon, Double Half and Relay; 8:30am Marathon & Half; 12:30pm Afternoon Half Marathon. Info: run.nooga@gmail.com.

March 18, Johnson City - Chasing Snakes 10K & Fitness 4K Walk, 8:30am. Info: chasingsnakes@gmail.com.

March 18, Johnson City - Apothecary Dash 5K Run/Walk, 11am. Info: zeis2@etsu.edu.

March 18, Knoxville - Lucky Kidney 6K Race, 10am. Info: katie@etkidney.org.

March 18, Memphis - Memphis Botanic Garden’s 11th Annual Daffodil Dash 3 Miler & Family Fun Run, 8am/Registration, 10am/ Race start; $20 thru 3/11, $25 3/12 thru race day; $10 Children 12under.

Info: Taylor Herndon (901)636-4115, taylor.herndon@memphisbotanicgarden.com; Register online at racesonline.com.

March 18, Nashville - Music City Half Marathon & 10K, 8am.

Info: Faye Yates (615)415-3520, faye@team-magic.com.

March 19, Pikeville - Fall Creek Falls 50K & Half Marathon Trail Runs, 8am. Info: Kevin Mahan (888)728-7879, kevin@endurancesportsmanagement.com.

March 24-25, Chattanooga to Nashville - Ragnar Relay Tennessee, (200ish) Mile; Teams of 12 or 6. Info: (801)899-5024.

March 25, Ashland City - Mid Tenn Shootout 5K, 8am. Info: Larry (615)743-8338, John (615)351-4296.

March 25, Columbia - CCC 15K Trail Run, 8am. Info: Campbell Ridley (931)626-6369, farmerridley@charter.net, www.columbiacyclingclub.com.

March 25, Limestone - Joggin’ For the Noggin’ 5K Run/Walk, 10am. Info: Larry Kyte (423)483-8764, larry@crumleyhouse.com.

March 25, Memphis - In His Steps 5K, 8am. Info: Jan Averwater (901)683-6887, athletics@cumcmemphis.org.

April 1, Clarksville - Alpha Delta Pi Run for Ronald 5K, 10am; 1 Mile FR, 9am. Info: adpirun4ronald@gmail.com.

April 1, Columbia - Mule Kick 5K, 8am; 1 Mile Trot, 9am. Info: Maury Regional Health Care Foundation (931)380-4075.

April 1, Jackson - Andrew Jackson Marathon, 7am; Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 8am. Info: danny@crossett.com.

April 1, Johnson City - Deerslayer 2017, 5K OCR & 1M Kids OCR; 8am. Info: Frank Calderala (423)747-9918, fecvets1@live.com.

April 1, Lynchburg - Oak Barrel Half Marathon, 8am. Info: info@oakbarrelhalf.com.

April 1, Memphis - Youth Villages 10 Miler, 8:15am; 5K, 9am.

Info: (901)251-5000, amanda.mullen@youthvillages.org.

April 1, Memphis - The Glo Run Memphis 5K, 6:30pm. Info: All Community Events (224)757-5425, info@allcommunityevents.com.

April 1, Mt. Juliet - Camp Horizon 5K, 9am. Info: nrfox@hotmail.com.

April 1, Nashville - Richland Creek Run, 5 Miles 8am. Info: Elizabeth Mobley (615)630-3681, elizabeth@greenwaysfornashville.org.

April 2, Franklin - Run for Missions 5K, 3pm; 1K FR, 4:15pm.

Info: danielbmcginley@gmail.com.

April 2, Knoxville - Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay, 7:30am; 5K, 7pm (on 4/1) & Kids 1 Mile Run, 6:30pm (on 4/1).

Info: (865)684-4294, knoxvillemarathon@gmail.com.

April 8, Alcoa - Spring Sprint 5K Race, 8:30am. Info: kellyforster@parksrec.com.

April 8, Bristol, VA-TN - Bristol Half & Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, 5K Walk; 7:55am. Info: mike.stollings@electromechanical.com.

April 8, College Grove - I Am Relay 15K, 5K, Obstacle Race Relay 3-Person Team; 8am. Info: Aaron Pettus (615)364-2255, aaron@iamadifferencemaker.today.

April 22, Greenville - 40th Annual TD Bank Reedy River Run, 2017 Road Runners Club of America South Carolina State 10K Championship; 7:20am/5K, 7:30am/Youth Mile, 7:55am/10K; 10K $25, 5K $20, Youth Mile $10. Info: greenvilletrackclub1972@ gmail.com, www.tdbankreedyriverrun.com April 22, Greenwood - Medicine Chase 5K & 1 Mile, 9am. Info: Donna Trapp (864)942-9889, dtrapp1234@gmail.com.

April 22, Johns Island - Mullet Haul Trail Run, 5K, 10K & 10K Relay; 8:30am. Info: (843)795-4386, customerservice@ccprc.com.

April 29, Aiken - Aiken Electric Cooperative Touchstone Energy RUN UNITED Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 8am; Kids FR, 9am. Info: Keyatta Priester (803)617-3982, kpriester@aikenco-op.org, www.active.com.

May 5, Travelers Rest - GHS Swamp Rabbit 5K, 6:30pm; $6 by 4/29, after $15. Info: Race Director: Chad Carlson, 807 North Main St., Travelers Rest, SC 29690; Rebecca Cooper (864)455-9259, rncooper@ghs.org, www.ghs.org/swamprabbit5k May 6, Sunset - Keowee-Toxaway State Park Mountain Laurel 5K, 10am. Info: James Stanton (864)918-8475, jstanton@scprt.com.

May 7, North Myrtle Beach - Divas Half Marathon & 5K in North Myrtle Beach, 7am; $110/Half Marathon 2/1-5/4; $125 at the Health & Fitness Boutique (only if capacity has not been reached); $65/5K 2/1-5/4, $80 at the Health & Fitness Boutique (only if capacity has not been reached); Save 15% With Code RJMARCH17 valid through 3/31/17. Info: info@runlikeadiva.com, www.runlikeadiva.com. See Ad page 9.

May 27, Greenville - Take Flight 5K & Kid’s Mile, 8:30am. Info: Lara Kaufmann (864)270-6660, lauralkaufmann@gmail.com.

TENNESSEE March 4-5, Chattanooga - Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon & Relay, Half Marathon, 8am (3/5); 5K, 9am & Kids Fun Run, 11am (3/4). Info: info@chattanoogamarathon.com.

March 4, Johnson City - Run For Your Buns 5K, 9am. Info: (423)946-0519, info@thegoosechase.org.

March 4, Jonesborough - Up the Creek 5 & 10 Miler. Info: nettavogt@runcorpsllc.com.

March 4, Memphis - Love Well 5K, 8:30am. Info: rosie@redeemersgroup.com.

March 4, Memphis - Nanette Quinn Gobbler 5K, 9am. Info: (901)274-2202, s2finfo@s2fevents.com.

March 4, Mt. Juliet - MJMS PTO 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 8am.

Info: mjmspto@gmail.com.

www.running.net April 8, Franklin - WillPower 5K, 7:30am. Info: willpower5k@gmail.com.

April 8, Gallatin - SJV Wildcat 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: (615)2307048, info@saintjohnvianney.org.

April 8, Johnson City - Garrett’s Hero Run - ETSU, 5K Run 11am; 1 Mile Fun Walk, 11:15am. Info: davenportm@goldmail.etsu.edu.

April 8, Knoxville - Run for Autism 5K Race, 8am. Info: Beth Ritchie (865)719-0534.

April 8, Memphis - Race 13.1 Memphis Half Marathon & 8K, 7am.

Info: (866)561-5651 (x301), info@race131.com.

April 8, Murfreesboro - Special Kids 15K, 7am; 5K, 7:20am; 1 Mile FR, 8:30am.

Info: (615)893-4892, racedirector@specialkidstn.com.

April 8, Nashville - Race Judicata 10K & 5K, 8am. Info: nashvilleracejudicata@gmail.com.

April 8, Nashville - TSU Big Blue Tiger 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: clowery96@gmail.com.

April 8, White Bluff - Kicking Asphalt for Dickson County 5K, 8am.

Info: Amy Fair (615)321-4939, afair@cfmt.org.

April 9, Greenback - Lakeshore Trail Trek, 16 Mile or 10K Trail Race; 9am. Info: Kathy Smith (865)806-5999, momexample@gmail.com; (865)548-4718.

April 9, Kingsport - Salvation Army Red Kettle Run 5K, 4pm. Info: philiphorner@msn.com.

April 9, Nashville - RunWild Bells Bend 6 Miler, 8am. Info: (615)228-9191.

April 15, Bristol - Holston River BeerMile, 4pm. Info: mrowe106@gmail.com.

April 15, Church Hill - Laurel Run Ascent 11 Mile Trail Race, 8am.

Info: Mark Skelton (423)272-4812 (w), markskelton@markskelton.com.

April 15, Johnson City - Bunny Hop 5K & Kid’s Dash. Info: blueplumdirector@gmail.com.

April 15, Knoxville - Resurrection Run 5K, 8:30am. Info: Chuck Blair (865)696-9333, chuck.blair@arconic.com.

April 15, Memphis - SRVS Kids & Families Bunny Run, 8am/registration, 9am/start; $15/ Children 11-under, $20/MRTC members, $25/ non-MRTC members by 3/31; after $30/all registrants. Info: Cheryl McCaskill, SRVS, 3971 Knight Arnold Rd., Memphis, TN 38118; (901)312-6802, cheryl.mccaskill@srvs.org, www.srvs.org April 15, Nashville (Metrocenter) - Moosic City Dairy Pure Dash 5K/10K/15K and Wunder Mighty Mile, 1 Mile 7am; 5K 7:30am; 10K & The Smitty 15K 8am; $35/5K, $40/10K, $45/ 15K, $20/1 Mile by 4/14; $40/5K, $45/10K, $50/ 15K, $20/1 Mile on Race Day. Info: Frank (Smitty) Schmidt, 166 Tara Lane, Goodlettsville, TN 37072; (615)851-2630, fjsassoc@comcast.net, www.puritydairydash. com April 15, Nashville - Run United Streets Works 5K Unity Run, 7:30am. Info: (615)259-7676.

April 21, Gatlinburg - Earth Day 5K, 10pm. Info: Cheryl Wilkins (865)436-0505, cheryl@gatlinburg.com.

April 22, Brentwood - TN Baptist Children’s House Run for Kids 5K, 7:30am; 1 Mile Kids Run, 8:30am. Info: jmcginnis@tennesseechildren.org.

April 22, Dickson - CareNet Everyday Hero 10K & 5K, 7am. Info: (615)446-0701, carenettn@gmail.com.

April 22, Erwin - Devil Dash 5K, 9am. Info: Stacia Silvers (423)525-3355, stacialynn33@gmail.com.

April 22, Gallatin - Sumner Academy 5K & Fun Run, 8:30am. Info: Kelly (615)500-6274, pto@sumneracademy.org.

April 22, Johnson City - FRIENDS Buddy Run 5K & Family Walk with Special Needs Dash. Info: Misty Adams (865)898-7828, mistyadams2@gmail.com.

April 22, Lebanon - Roar Run 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: Mary Spann (615)444-6651, mary.spann@lssd.org.

April 22, Morristown - Cease Inc. Overcomer Obstacle Challenge, 3+ Mile endurance race w/21+ obstacles; 9am/1st wave; Kid’s Obstacle Challenge, 11:30am. Info: Donna Kelly (423)581-7029, dkellycease@gmail.com.

April 22, Nashville - Shade Tree Trot 5K, 8am. Info: shade.tree.trot@gmail.com.

April 22, Nashville - Hike2Heal 5K for Raise the Roof Academy, 9am. Info: (615)686-9085, info@raisetheroofacademy.org.

April 23, Pigeon Forge - Spring Fling 5K Run/Walk, 3pm. Info: Frank Damante (865)387-6784, frankdamante@gmail.com.

April 29, Bristol - Power of Play 5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: lindsay.hammitt@wellmont.org.

April 29, Greeneville - Cherokee Challenge 5K Obstacle & Mud Run. Info: Long View Ranch (423)636-0032, office@longviewranch.com.

April 29, Kingsport - Run Like a Princess 3K Walk & 5K Race, 5K 10am; 3K 10:30am. Info: Cody Morelock (423)552-8011, contactus@princessd.org.

April 29, Nashville - St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:15am; 5K, 6:45am; 1 Mile 7pm (on 4/27); Health & Fitness Expo 4/27-28. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255, www.runrocknroll.com/nashville. See Ad page 32.

April 30, Murfreesboro - MTSU See Spot Run for Humanity 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: (615)898-5812.

May 5, Johnson City - Cinco de Mayo Club Links 5K, 7pm. Info: outsidethebox@chartertn.net.

May 5, Oak Ridge - Suck it up butter cup KTM 5K, 8am. Info: Road Kill Timing (865)804-7091, info@roadkilltiming.com.

May 6, Bristol - Splash Dash 5K, 8am. Info: Julie Bittinger (423)502-3941, jebradbu@gmail.com.

May 6, Erwin - Derby Day Dash 5K & Derby Hat Strut, 4pm. Info: amanda@unicoicounty.org.

May 6, Hermitage - Comeback Trail Walk/Run, 9am. Info: trista@neurotherapynashville.com.

May 6, Johnson City - Girls on the Run 5K, 9am. Info: jessica.thomas@girlsontherun.org.

May 6, Nashville - Shoney’s 5K Family Fun Run & Walk, 5K 9am; Kid’s FR, 10am. Info: Terri Harof (404)786-7410, terri.harof@shoneys.com.

May 6, Nashville - Girls on the Run of Middle Tennessee Spring 5K, 8am. Info: (615)356-4829, nashvillegotr@gmail.com.

May 6, Wartrace - Strolling Jim 41.2 Miles, Marathon & 10K; 7am; $100/41.2 mi., $80/ Marathon, $40/10K; $15 Late Fee. Info: Steve Durbin, 445 W. Blount Ave., Unit 108, Knoxville, TN 37920, (270)556-1679, durb417@gmail.com, https:// ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=41888 May 7, Kingsport - FBC Kingsport AmazinGrace 5K, 6pm; KFOM/Fun Mile, 5:15pm. Info: Allison Jones (423)791-2757, abrunnergirl@yahoo.com.

May 9, Kingsport - Duck Island Spring Mile: Kids & Adults; 6:30pm Girl’s Mile; 6:45pm Boy’s Mile; 7:05pm Adults Mile. Info: Bob Townsend (423)525-7335 (c), bobtownsend@comcast.net.

May 13, Bristol - Splash Dash 5K, 8am. Info: Julie Bittinger (423)502-3941, jebradbu@gmail.com.

May 13, Greeneville - Community of Unity 5K Fun Run/Walk, 9am. Info: Sheila Bailey (423)620-0512, baileys@gcschools.net.

May 13, Johnson City - Run For Your Mom 5K, 9am. Info: Kevin Gravier (304)952-6229, runforyourmom@gmail.com.

May 13, Kingsport - Susan G. Komen Tri-Cities Race for the Cure 5K. Info: Lori Brown (423)765-9313, administrator@komentricities.org.

May 20, Bristol - Chick-fil-A Bristol 5K, 8am; Fun Run/Walk, 8:15am.

Info: Hannah Dean (276)466-5811, marketing@cfabristol.com.

May 20, Kingsport - Racks By The Tracks SPF 10K, 9am; 5K, 10:30am. Info: Crystal Landers (423)426-4887, clanders.fitness@gmail.com.

May 20, Memphis (Overton Park) - Heroes In Recovery 6K - Memphis, 8am; $25 until 3/ 18, $30 3/19-4/9, $35 4/10-5/19, $40 on Race Day; Wag & Run - Get bandana for canine participant: $5 (until 5/20); Virtual Runner $25 (until 5/18). Info: Sarah Shearer Heroes6k@frnmail.com, https://goo.gl/ GiH0GG May 27, Bristol - The Bill Gatton Honda Run For Phil 5K, 8am.

Info: 5k@billgattonhonda.com.

May 27, Watauga - Ta-Pa-Win-Go Joy Run 5K, 1pm. Info: cbmcampangela@gmail.com.

May 28, Memphis - Great American River Run, Half Marathon & 5K, 7:30am. Info: (901)525-4611, run@memphisinmay.org.

May 29, Greeneville - The Hope 4, 4 Mile Race, 4K Wellness Walk, 8:04am; Kids FR, 9:04am. Info: Jon Reynolds (423)636-2141, Tom DuBois (423)636-2175.

VIRGINIA March 4, Fort Eustis - Fort Eustis 10K, 9am. Info: Jake Richmond (757)878-6075, jacob.c.richmond2.naf@mail.mil.

March 4, Grottoes - Trailblazer Treks 1/2 Marathon, 8:30am.

Info: ahedrick@rockingham.k12.va.us.

March 4, Virginia Beach - Big Wish 7K, For a Wish 5K & Little Wish 1 Mile, 5K 8am; 7K 9:30am; 1 Mile 11am. Info: (757)409-1913, info@roadrageevents.com.

March 4, Williamsburg - Jamestown High School Swamp 5K Run/Walk, 9:30am; 1 Mile FR/Walk, 9am. Info: Laura Shannon (757)814-3425, the7shannons@yahoo.com, Rick Platt (757)3451431, rickplatt1@juno.com.

March 5, Reston - Reston 10 Miler, 8am. Info: terri@potomacriverrunning.com.

March 11, Aldie - Spring Thaw Trail Series at Willowsford, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K; 9am. Info: margo@adventureenablers.com.

March 11, Mendota - Mendota 5K River Run, 9am; 1 Mile Fun Walk, 9:15am. Info: (276)591-1928 (before 8pm), pitonina@bvu.net.

March 11, Reston - Lucky Leprechaun 5K, 8am. Info: terri@potomacriverrunning.com.

March 11, Wintergreen - Bel Monte Endurance Run, 50 Mile, 50K & 25K; 7am. Info: (434)218-0402, francesca@badtothebone.biz.

March 12, Newport News - Newport News One City Marathon & Relay, 7am; 8K, 7:45am; 1.15 Mile, 10am. Info: Race Team (757)8808843, raceteam@flatoutevents.com.

March 17, Abingdon - The Johnston Memorial Hospital Shamrock 4 Miler, 7pm; Leprechaun Walk, 7:05pm. Info: Susan Abel (276)2584560, abelse@msha.com.

March 18, Gainesville - Spring Thaw Trail Series at Conway Robinson, 10K & 5K; 9am. Info: margo@adventureenablers.com.

March 18, Johnson City - Chasing Snakes 10K & Fitness 4K Walk, 8:30am. Info: chasingsnakes@gmail.com.

March 18-19, Virginia Beach - The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend, 3/18: 8K 7:45am; Leprechaun Dash 10:30am; 3/19: Half

www.running.net Marathon 7am; Marathon 8:30am. Info: (757)412-1056, info@shamrockmarathon.com.

March 19, Abingdon - Virginia Creeper Marathon, 8am. Info: Frank Kibler (423)292-9980, runfrankrun@hotmail.com.

March 25, Hampton - Get Your Rear In Gear 5K, 9am. Info: christielockhart@getyourrearingear.com.

March 25, Gainesville - Spring Thaw Trail Series at Early Mountain Vineyards, 10K & 5K; 8am.

Info: margo@adventureenablers.com.

March 25, Martinsville - Martinsville Half Marathon, 5K & Relay; 8am.

Info: Brad Kinkema (276)632-6427, brad@martinsvilleymca.com.

March 25, Virginia Beach - Spartyka Wounded Warrior 5K, 9am; $30/Individual, $25/Team by 3/23; $35/Individual, $30/Team on Race Day. Info: Jimi Partyka, 624 Argyll St., Chesapeake, VA 23320; (757)515-6538, jimi.partyka@gmail.com, http:// www.raceit.com/search/ event.aspx?id=39420 March 25, Williamsburg - Jamestown 4-H Discovery Run 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 9am. Info: Ruben Brown (757)604-2130, rubrown1@vt.edu.

March 25, Williamsburg - March of the Lions 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile FR; 10am. Info: Gina Troy (757)871-9130, beanerbrae@yahoo.com.

April 1, Abingdon - Restore Your Sole 5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: Jill Rust (423)968-2011, bristolmission.mkt@gmail.com.

April 1, Charlottesville - Charlottesville Marathon, Marathon 4Person Relay, Half Marathon & 8K, 7am; Kids K, 9am. Info: Francesca Conte (434)218-0402, francesca@badtothebone.biz.

April 1, Gainesville - Holy Trinity TAPS 5K, 8am; Fun Run, 9am.

Info: mikejwyke@gmail.com.

April 1, Hampton - Joe & Sue Moore Memorial Scholarship 5K Race, 9am. Info: Danielle Hundley (757)873-6863, danimdanim@hotmail.com.

April 1, Pulaski - “Color Me Cameron” 5K, 10am Opening Ceremony. Info: Terri Fitzwater Palmore - tfitzwater@verizon.net.

April 1, Richmond - Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K, 8:30am; Virginia 529 Kids Run, 8am. Info: Sports Backers (804)285-9495, info@sportsbackers.org.

April 1, Virginia Beach - Sentara Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer 5K, 1 Mile; 9am. Info: Michelle Nassan (757)201-8301, michellenassan@aol.com.

April 2, Virginia Beach - Surf’s Up 5K Run/Walk, 9am; Little Surfer 1 Miler, 8:30am. Info: (757)409-1913, info@roadrageevents.com.

April 8, Bristol, VA-TN - Bristol Half & Half Marathon, 2-Person Relay, 5K Walk; 7:55am. Info: mike.stollings@electromechanical.com.

April 8, Chesapeake - Dismal Swamp Stomp 1/2 Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am; Children’s 1/2 Mile Cub Run, 11:30am. Info: Mettle Events (757)373-4174, team@mettleevents.com.

April 8, Langley - Langley Race Around the Base 10 Miler, 9am.

Info: john.hickok@langley.af.mil.

April 8, Norfolk - Kettle Krush 5K & 1K FR, 8am. Info: heidi@kettlekrush.com.

April 8, Williamsburg - Queens Lake Run, 5K Run/Walk 9am; 1 Mile FR 8:30am. Info: Paul Pelletier (757)253-0625, ppelletier4@gmail.com.

April 9, Fairfax - “Break A Sweat for a Homeless Pet” 5K Run/ Walk, 9am. Info: (703)913-0313, metrorunwalk.bruce@gmail.com.

April 9, Lorton - Prison Break Dash .com, 10K, 5K & 1K; 9am.

Info: Brian - help@prisonbreakdash.com.

April 9, Reston - Runners Marathon of Reston, 7:30am; Half Marathon, 8am. Info: info@runnersmarathon.com.

April 15, Chincoteague Island - Bay to Bay 10K Run & 5K Run/ Walk, 8am. Info: Missy Denault (757)336-6266, mdenault@ymcachesapeake.org.

April 15, Norfolk - Big Blue 5K, 10:30am; 1K, 10am. Info: (757)412-1056, info@jandaracing.com.

April 15, Yorktown - Victory at Yorktown 10K Run, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: Michael Bennett (757)342-5338, michael.bennett@peninsulaymca.org.

April 22, Abingdon - Virginia Creeper 10 Miler. Info: Lisa Hazlett (423)306-1483, lhazlett@k12k.com.

April 22, Ashburn - Step Sisters’ Ribbon Run, 5K 8am. Info: Ashley Campolattaro (703)217-8182, ashley@stepsisters.org.

April 22-23, Ashburn - Loudoun Half & 8K, 4/22: 8K, 8am; Fun Run, 8:05am; 4/23: Half Marathon, 7am. Info: race@logisticsmb.com.

April 22, Petersburg - Petersburg Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:15am; Kid’s Race, 10:30am. Info: info@runpetersburg.com.

April 22, Roanoke - Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & Family 1 Mile; 7:35am. Info: (540)343-1550 (x110), julia@roanokeoutside.com.

April 22, Williamsburg - Run the D.O.G. Street Challenge 5K, 7:30am; 1 Mile FR, 7am. Info: Jim Elder (757)253-0277, jim@colonialsportscustom.com.

April 23, Alexandria - Parkway Classic, 5K, 10 Miles & Kid Dash; 8am.

Info: Pacers Alexandria (703)836-1463, events@runpacers.com.

April 28, Abingdon - EMS Strong Called To Care 5K, 7:30pm.

Info: mlong@vaems.org.

April 29, Burkes Garden - Colors of Cancer 5K Run/Walk, 9am.

Info: aleighton814@gmail.com.

April 28-29, Chesterfield - Ragnar Trail Richmond-VA, Presented

by Salomon, 120 Mile Relay; 9am. Info: Customer Service (801)4995024, customerservice@ragnarrelay.com.

April 29, Damascus - Trail Town Challenge, 35 Mile Ultra 7am; Marathon 7:15am; Half Marathon 7:30am; 10K 7:45am; 5K 8am.

Info: Brian Zier (276)274-6148, bszier@gmail.com.

April 29, Duffield - Run The Tunnel 3.8 Mile Road/Trail, 9am.

Info: Frank Kibler (423)292-9980, runfrankrun@hotmail.com.

Running Journal • March, 2017 April 29, Fairfax - Virginia German Shepherd Rescue’s Charity Run/Walk, 5 Mile & 1 Mile; 7am. Info: (703)927-0672, khaledrbitar@gmail.com.

April 29, Newport - VBJI Let Justice Roll 5K, 8am. Info: Joy Dudley (303)819-0499, joy.r.dudley@gmail.com.

April 29, Radford - Highlander Half Marathon & 8K, 8am; Kid’s FR, 9am. Info: (540)831-7889, athleticmktg@radford.edu.

April 29, South Riding - Glow South Riding 5K & 1 Mile, 7:30pm.

Info: margo@adventureenablers.com.

April 29-30, Sterling - The North Face Endurance Challenge, 4/ 29: 50 Mile 5am; 50K 7am; Marathon 9am; Marathon Relay 10am; 4/30: Half Marathon & 10K 8am; 5K 8:15am; Kid’s Run 10am. Info: Jeff Ball (469)475-1317, endurancechallenge@ publicishawkeye.com.

April 29, York County - Tabb High School May Day 5K, 8am.

Info: Susan Wiker (757)867-5306, swiker@ycsd.york.va.us.

May 6, Charlottesville - Adam and Eve Half Marathon & 8K, 8am. Info: (434)218-0402, francesca@badtothebone.biz.

May 6, New Kent - Uncorked Half, Half Marathon; 8am. Info: Race Director (804)285-9495, info@sportsbackers.org.

May 6, Newport News - 5K By the Bay, 9am; 1 Mile FR/Walk, 8:30am.

Info: Race Team (757)880-8843, raceteam@flatoutevents.com.

May 7, Ashburn - Loudoun Lyme 10K, 8am; 5K, 8:10am; 1K 9:30am. Info: race@logisticsmb.com.

May 13, Abingdon - 5K Run for St. Anne School, 9am. Info: Wendy Cheers (276)669-0048.

May 13, Grundy - Grundy Kiwanis/Trupoint Bank 5K Run, 9am.

Info: Ricky Owens or Jon Rife (276)935-2181, rickyowens@rifestv.net.

May 13, Norton - Fit Farmer 5K, 9am; Kids Obstacle Course, 9:30am. Info: Michele Knox (276)679-0754, michelek@nortonva.org.

May 13, Poquoson - Bull Island 4-Miler, 8:30am. Info: Charles Rivongkham (757)637-8530, c.a.rivongkham@gmail.com.

May 13, Raphine - Ultra Race of Champions - Skylark Crest of the Blue Ridge, 100K & 50K 6am; 25K 9am. Info: gill@badtothebone.biz.

May 13, Yorktown - gotCUREage Must Dash for a CURE 5K, 5:30pm (York High School); Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run, 5pm; $25 by 4/1, $35 by 5/10, $40 on race day; Kids FR $15. Info: Lauren Blanchard, 310 Artillery Rd., Yorktown, VA 23692; (757)880-8322, lauren@gotcureage.com, https:// www.raceit.com/Register/?event=38695 May 14, Springfield - Mother’s Day “Mothers Helping Mothers” 5K Run/Walk, 9am.

Info: (703)919-0313, metrorunwalk.bruce@gmail.com.

May 20, Hampton - Run for the Stage 5K, 9am. Info: jcharbonneau@hampton.k12.va.us.

May 21, Fredericksburg - Marine Corps Historic Half, 7am; Semper5FIVE. Info: (800)Run-USMC, mcmcustomerservice@usmc-mccs.org.

May 27, Newport News - Chick-fil-A 10K/5K, 1/2 Mile 8am; 10K 8:30am; 5K 8:45am. Info: Race Team (757)880-8843, raceteam@flatoutevents.com.

May 27, Portsmouth - Elizabeth River Run 10K, 8am; Crawford Street Mile, 8:15am.

Info: (757)495-3551, races@tidewaterstriders.com.

May 28, Alexandria - Alexandria Running Festival, Half Marathon 7:30am; 1K 7:45am; 5K 8am; $80/Half, $50/5K thru 3/31; $95/Half Marathon, $60/5K on Race Weekend; $15/1K thru 5/28. Info: Nicholas Panebianco (301)807-8529, president@mc-coop.org, www.mc-coop.org/arf May 29, Yorktown - Yorktown Freedom Run 5K, 8am. Info: Bill Pope (757)877-7331, bpope3@cox.net.

Sept. 2-3, Virginia Beach - Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach 1/2 Marathon & 5K, 7am (on 9/ 3); Mile on the Sand, 8:30am (on 9/2); Health & Fitness Expo 9/1-2. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255, www.runrocknroll.com/virginia-beach

WASHINGTON, DC March 5, Washington, DC - St. Pat’s Run, 5K 8:15am; 10K 9am; Double (run both 5K & 10K); Lil’ Leprechaun Leap 10:30am. Info: (703)836-1463, events@runpacers.com.

March 11, Washington, DC - Rock ‘N’ Roll Washington DC Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7:30am. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255.

March 26, Washington, DC - Georgetown Race Against Homelessness, 5K Race & 2K Walk; 11am. Info: homelessness@georgetown.edu.

April 2, Washington, DC - Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run & 5K Run/Walk, 10 Mile 7:30am (Elite Women @ 7:20am); 5K Run/Walk 8:40am; 1K FR for Kids 5 to 12, 9:30am. Info: (301)320-3350, info@cherryblossom.org, www.cherryblossom.org.

April 16, Washington, DC - Locals for Locals 5K, 8am. Info: (202)599-1429, cheryl@localsforlocals5k.com.

May 7, Washington, DC - Public Service 5K Run/Walk, 9am.

Info: (202)554-0007, fedshelpingfeds@feea.org.

May 14, Washington, DC - Tricia Davis 5K Walk/Run for Sinai House, 8am; FR, 8:30am. Info: sinaihouse@gmail.com.

May 20, Washington, DC - Semper Fi 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am.

Info: info@semperfi5k.com.

May 20, Washington, DC - River Run for Orphans DC, 5K Race, 8am; 1 Mile FR, 7:45am. Info: BobLicitra@ChildrensFund.net.

WEST VIRGINIA March 11, Huntington - Movin’ It For Multiple Myeloma 5K, 8am.

Info: kylieday24@yahoo.com.

March 12, Parkersburg - March Hare 5K - Winter Series, 2:30pm.

Info: George Welch (304)482-7647, walkgeorgewv@gmail.com.

March 18, Morgantown - West Virginia University Occupational Therapy Gold Rush Race 5K, 10am. Info: aeormsby@mix.wvu.edu.

March 18, Shepherdstown - Hop Stoopid Beer Mile, 12pm. Info: tripunk32@gmail.com.

March 19, Grafton - Grafton 5 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk, 2pm; 1/ 2 Mile Kids Run, 1:30pm. Info: (304)265-3046 (d), (304)641-4702 (c), erobinso@k12.wv.us.

March 25, Eleanor - Haulin’ in the Holler 5K, 25K & 50K; 8:30am.

Info: Gregg Yarborough (304)444-9939, redstorm1969@gmail.com.

March 25, Ravenswood - Diabetes and Suicide Awareness Dash, 5K 8am. Info: Cherrie Cowan (304)588-5174, cher@suddenlink.net.

March 26, Bruceton Mills - Cooper’s Rock 10K Run, 5K Walk; 2pm. Info: hbury98@hotmail.com.

April 1, Huttonsville - Upper Valley Run Like A Fool 5K Walk/ Run, 9am. Info: dsgarner@k12.wv.us.

April 1, Morgantown - Yards for Yeardley 5K, 12pm (free). Info: lakellan@mix.wvu.edu.

April 7, South Charleston - Luna Run, 10K Trail Run. Info: kristinastover@gmail.com.

April 8, Morgantown - Coopers Rock 50K & Half Marathon Trail Run, 7am. Info: info@coopersrock.org.

April 8, Shepherdstown - Race for the Birds 5K, 10K, 1 Mile Kid’s FR; 9am. Info: Nan Johnson (304)870-4414, race4birds@potomacaudubon.org.

April 15, Danese - Babcock Gristmill Grinder Half Marathon & 5K Fun Walk, 10am. Info: Donnie Hudspeth (304)575-3294, mountainairproductions@gmail.com.

April 22, Weston - Weston 5K Run & Wellness Walk, 10am. Info: Julie Spelsberg (304)269-8167, jspelsberg@stonewallhospital.com.

April 29, Hurricane - TVCS Mustache Color Dash 5K, 8am. Info: s.franson@tvcswv.org.

April 29, Jane Lew - Jane Lew Lions 5K Run & Walk for Fun, 9am; 1 Mile Lightning Run, 8:30am. Info: Joe Turner (304)8847956.

April 29, Martinsburg - Berkeley Heights Elementary 5K Run/ Walk, 8am. Info: cwpence@k12.wv.us.

May 6, Albright - Cheat Fest 5K Run, 10am. Info: bpenn@citynet.net.

May 6, Caldwell - Dirt Dash 5 Mile & Rocky Ridge 15K Trail Runs, 9am. Info: (304)647-3783, info@unitedwaygbv.org.

May 6, Lavalette - Beeches ‘n Streams Sunset 10K Race & 1 Mile Interpretive Hike, 5pm, Info: accesswestvirginia@icloud.com.

May 13, Harper’s Ferry - Harper’s Ferry Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:45am; Kids 1 Mile FR, 11am. Info: tworiversheritage@gmail.com.

May 13, Poca - Poca River Run 15K, 8am. Info: kanawharunningclub@gmail.com.

May 20, Charleston - Dirty Dog 15K Trail Run, 9am. Info: dantoddruns@gmail.com.

May 20, White Sulphur Springs - Race 13.1 Greenbrier Half Marathon, 10K & 5K; 7am. Info: (866)561-5651 (x301), info@race131.com.

TRACK & FIELD March 18, Cary, NC - Pegasus Relays Track Meet, 11am/Field Events; 12pm/Running Events. Info: pegasusrelays@fitandable.net.

April 7-8, Nashville, TN - Boston/Moon Relays, Ed Temple Track. Info: Asha Gibson (615)963-5890, agibso13@tnstate.edu.

May 6, Nashville, TN - Nashville Masters Outoor Track Classic, Various Events All day; 8am. Info: j_carterjr@yahoo.com.

May 20, Huntsville, AL - Harry Williams All Comers Track Meet, 5pm. Info: Marty Clarke (256)651-4015, mclarkeruns@comcast.net.

MULTI-SPORTS (Included in the Multi-sports calendar are single swimming and cycling events).

March 4-5, Lumberton, NC - Rumba on the Lumber, 5K & 10K 9am (3/4); Family Fun Run/Walk Mile 11am (3/4); Cruzbike 20-Mile Adventure Ride 1:30pm (3/5); Family Fun Ride/Rodeo, 3:30pm (3/ 5). Info: Jef Lambdin (910)733-2609, woole@mindspring.com.

March 5, Greensboro, NC - E3 InTriNSIC Tri Indoor Race Series #3, S-1000 yd., B-20 mi., R-4 mi.; 2 Waves: 9am & 11am. Info: (336)543-8771, coachmatt@e3eph.com.

March 11, Iuka, MS - St. Paddy’s Duathlon, R-2 mi., B-20 mi., R-2 mi.; 8:30am. Info: Richard Vanatta (662)482-2730, bandgi.stpaddys@gmail.com.

March 11, Pleasant Garden, NC - Hagan Stone Park Duathlon, Trail Run-5K, B-16 mi., Trail Run-5K; 10am. Info: Richard Swor (313)304-0903, rich@triviumracing.com.

March 12, St. Marks, FL - St. Marks Duathlon, R-5K, B-20K, R2.5K; time TBA. Info: cjohnson@gulfwindstri.com.

March 18, Malvern, AR - Malvern Duathlon, R-5K, B-20K, R2.5K; 9am. Info: Tony Jenkins (501)815-2383, alj_ins@yahoo.com.

March 19, Rogers, AR - Lake Atalanta Trail & Road Duathlon, 8am. Info: (479)200-7718, tracy@gppnwa.com.

March 25, Tallahassee, FL - Red Hills Triathlon, S-0.33mi., B19.3 mi., R-5K; 7:30am. Info: racedirector@redhillstriathlon.org.

March 25, Clinton, NC - Sampson County Super Sprint Triathlon, 9am; S-250yd. (pool), B-7 mi., R-2 mi.; Info: info@fsseries.com.

April 1, Jacksonville, FL - Mt. Acosta Classic Endurance Race,

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Run/Bike as many loops as possible; 4:30pm. Info: 1st Place Sports (904)731-1900, events@1stplacesports.com.

April 1-2, Milton, FL - XTERRA Blackwater Triathlon, S-800 yd., Mtn Bike-12 mi., Trail Run-3.75 mi., 9am (4/1); Bear Lake Super Sprint Off-Road Triathlon, S-250yd., Mtn Bike-6 mi., Trail Run-1.5 mi., 3:15pm (4/1); 21K & 6.5K Trail Runs, 9am (4/2). Info: bwmultisport@gmail.com.

April 1, Woolmarket, MS - Woolmarket Biathlon #2, R-5K, B-11 mi.; 8am. Info: (228)380-7037, leonardvergunst@cableone.net.

April 1, Charlotte, NC - Catawba SwimRun Race, 8am. Info: racedirector@usnwc.org.

April 2, Miami Beach, FL - South Beach Triathlon, International: S-.93 mi., B-24.25 mi., R-6.2 mi., 6:30am; Classic: S-.5 mi., B-20.7 mi., R-4 mi., 7:25am. Info: Athlete Services (305)278-8668, events@lifetimefitness.com.

April 2, St. Bernard, LA - Pelicanman Duathlon, R-2 mi., B-10 mi., R-2 mi.; 8:15am. Info: Janel (504)452-1276, philjanel@netscape.net.

April 2, Greensboro, NC - E3 InTriNSIC Tri Indoor Race Series #4, S-1500 yd., B-18 mi., R-5 mi.; 2 Waves: 9am & 11am. Info: (336)543-8771, coachmatt@e3eph.com.

April 8, Mooresville, AL - Heel and Crank Duathlon, R-3 mi., B16 mi., R-3 mi.; 8am. Info: paul.l.erickson@nasa.gov.

April 8, Biloxi, MS - Traditions Triathlon, S-1/3 mi., B-17 mi., R3.1 mi.; 8am. Info: Dean Morrow (228)604-2227, run.n.tri@gmail.com.

April 8, Valdese, NC - Valdese Triathlon, S-250 yard pool, B-9.5 mi., R-5K; 9am. Info: info@valdesetri.com.

April 9, Boca Raton, FL - Boca Raton Youth Triathlon, Distances varies by age; 8am. Info: Lacey Chimienti (561)222-8440, info@runforfundsflorida.com.

April 9, Cocoa Beach, FL - Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Triathlon, S1/4 mi., B-12.5 mi., R-5K ; Sup N Run, Stand Up Paddle Board 3 mi., R-5K. Info: info@thefloridamarathon.com.

April 9, St. Bernard, LA - Pelicanman Duathlon, R-2 mi., B-10 mi., R-2 mi.; 8:15am. Info: Janel Mumme (504)452-1276, philjanel@netscape.net.

April 9, Oxford, MS - Rebel Man Splash & Dash, S-400m, R-5K; 8:30am.

Info: Brian Veverka (662)915-7799, rmstolemiss@gmail.com.

April 9, Summerfield, NC - Gears and Steers Ride for Hospice, 25, 35 & 54 Mile Options; 10am. Info: triforhospice@gmail.com.

April 22, Guntersville, AL - Lake Guntersville Duathlon, R-3 mi., B-16.2 mi., R-3 mi.; 8am. Info: csucic@aol.com.

April 22, Thomasville, NC - All-America City Sprint Triathlon, S250yd., B-13 mi., R-5K; 4pm. Info: akermanmj@gmail.com.

April 22, Bentonville, VA - Shenandoah AquaBlaze, 13 mi. of Paddling & 13 mi. of running or trekking; 10am. Info: (703)2669995, info@adventureenablers.com.

April 22-23, Bentonville, VA - Shenandoan Epic 24-Hour Adventure Racing, 100+ miles; 9am; Shendoah Strong 12-Hr. Adventure Race, 9:30am. Info: (703)266-9995, info@adventureenablers.com.

May 6, Ridgeland, MS - Natchez Trace Century Ride 2017, 25/ 50/62/100 miles; 8am. Info: (901)550-2114, info@preventmanagement.net.

May 6, Charlotte, NC - University City Duathlon (R-5K, B12K, R-3K); 5K Run, 5K Kids Sprint, 8am. Info: (704)549-8804, bikeline@bellsouth.net.

May 6, Salisbury, NC - Little Kids Buck Triathlon, S-25 yd., B1/2 mi., R-1/6th mi.; 3pm. Info: emarsh@rowanymca.org.

May 13, Boca Raton, FL - Mermaid Mile Swim, 1 Mile 7am. Info: Lacey Chimienti (561)222-8440, lacey@runforfundsflorida.com.

May 13, Ocean Springs, MS - Osprey Ocean Springs Run, Swim, or Aquathon, 1 & 2 Mile Swim/Aquathon, 8:15am; 10K Run, 8:30am. Info: Rob Kirkland (228)875-5050, rkirkland@mgcymca.org.

May 14, Browns Summit, NC - SwimRun Triad, R-10 mi., S-2.4 mi.; 8am. Info: Richard Swor (313)304-0903, rich@triviumracing.com.

May 14, Raleigh, NC - Ramblin’ Rose Triathlon & 5K Run, Tri: S-225 yd., B-8 mi., R-2 mi.; 5K 7:30am; Triathlon 8am. Info: info@ramblinroseevents.com.

May 20-21, Millington, TN - Memphis in May Triathon, 5/20: Sprint Tri - S-1/3 mi., B-12 mi., R-3 mi.; 5/21: Olympic Tri - S-.93 mi., B-24.9 mi., R-6.2 mi. Info: PR Event Mgmt. (901)550-2114, info@preventmanagement.net.

May 27, Woolmarket, MS - Woolmarket Biathlon #3, R-2 mi., B11 mi., R-2 mi.; 8am. Info: (228)380-7037, leonardvergunst@cableone.net.

MARATHON March 4-5, Little Rock, AR - Little Rock Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Kids Race; 7am. Info: mhilgendorf@littlerock.org.

March 4, Albany, GA - Snickers Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: (229)317-4760, info@albanymarathon.com.

March 4, Raleigh, NC - Umstead Trail Marathon, 9am. Info: committee@umsteadmarathon.com.

March 4, Columbia, SC - Run Hard Columbia Marathon, Relay & Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 7:35am. Info: Crossover Athletics (803)414-9508, jesse@crossoverathletics.org.

March 4, Myrtle Beach, SC - 20th Anniversary Myrtle Beach Marathon, Dasani Half Marathon & ABC15 Marathon Team Relay, 6:30am; Bojangles’ 5K, 7pm & Ripley’s Family FR, 5:30pm on Friday, 3/3. Info: www.mbmarathon.com.

March 4-5, Franklinton, LA - Q50 Races Extravanganza, 50 Miles, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Info: (504)390-8807, info@q50races.com.

March 4-5, Chattanooga, TN - Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon & Relay, Half Marathon, 8am (3/5); 5K, 9am & Kids Fun Run, 11am (3/4). Info: info@chattanoogamarathon.com.

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March 11, Washington, DC - Rock ‘N’ Roll Washington DC Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, 7:30am. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255.

March 12, Lafayette, LA - Zydeco Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: info@zydecomarathon.com.

March 12, Greensboro, NC - Northern Trails Marathon, Half Marathon & 10 Miler, 7am. Info: Richard Swor (313)304-0903, rich@triviumracing.com.

March 12, Newport News, VA - Newport News One City Marathon & Relay, 7am; 8K, 7:45am; 1.15 Mile, 10am. Info: Race Team (757)880-8843, raceteam@flatoutevents.com.

March 18, Muscle Shoals, AL - Running The Shoals Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: contact@srcse.com.

March 18, Chattanooga, TN - Raccoon Mountain Marathon, Half Marathon, Double Half and Relay; 8:30am Marathon & Half; 12:30pm Afternoon Half Marathon. Info: run.nooga@gmail.com.

March 18-19, Virginia Beach, VA - The Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend, 3/18: 8K 7:45am; Leprechaun Dash 10:30am; 3/19: Half Marathon 7am; Marathon 8:30am. Info: (757)4121056, info@shamrockmarathon.com.

March 19, Atlanta, GA - Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: pgm@atlantatrackclub.org.

March 19, Cary, NC - Allscripts Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am. Info: info@tobaccoroadmarathon.com.

March 19, Abingdon, VA - Virginia Creeper Marathon, 8am.

Info: Frank Kibler (423)292-9980, runfrankrun@hotmail.com.

March 25, Ormond Beach, FL - Tomoka Marathon, 6am; Half Marathon, 6:30am; 5K, 7am. Info: (407)314-8583, don@runnershighracing.com.

March 25, Charlotte, NC - The New South Trail Marathon, 8am; Half Marathon, 9am. Info: racedirector@usnwc.org.

March 25, Emerald Isle, NC - Emerald Isle Marathon, Half Marathon 5K. Info: doolsgirl@gmail.com.

March 25, Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach, NC - Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon, Relay & Half Marathon, 6:40am; Susan G. Komen 5K, 1 Mile FR, 4:30pm; 3/24: Eli’s 1 Mile FR, 6pm.

Info: Tom Clifford (910)297-4973, tom@iamwithoutlimits.com.

March 26, Severna Park, MD - B&A Trail Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am. Info: ba_marathon@annapolisstriders.org.

March 26, Fort Bragg, NC - Fort Bragg All American Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: (910)907-3616, allamericanmarathon@gmail.com.

April 1-2, Raleigh, NC - Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am (on 4/2), Exclusive Finisher Medal with lots of Participant Perks; 5K, 8am (on 4/1).

Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510, (800)311-1255, www.runrocknroll.com/ raleigh. See Ad page 32.

April 1, Jackson, TN - Andrew Jackson Marathon, 7am; Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K, 8am. Info: danny@crossett.com.

April 1, Charlottesville, VA - Charlottesville Marathon, Marathon 4-Person Relay, Half Marathon & 8K, 7am; Kids K, 9am. Info: Francesca Conte (434)218-0402, francesca@badtothebone.biz.

April 2, Punta Cana, LA - Punta Cana Marathon, 5am; Half Marathon & 10K, 6am. Info: office@puntacanamarathon.com.

April 2, Houston, MS - Altis Marathon & Half Marathon on Tanglefoot Trail, Marathon 7:30am; Half 8am. Info: events@altisendurance.com.

April 2, Knoxville, TN - Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay, 7:30am; 5K, 7pm (on 4/1) & Kids 1 Mile Run, 6:30pm (on 4/1). Info: (865)684-4294, knoxvillemarathon@gmail.com.

April 8, Cumberland, MD - Queen City Marathon for Active Water, 8am. Info: queencitymarathon@gmail.com.

April 9, Hancock, MD - Western Maryland Rail Trail Marathon, 7:30am; Half Marathon, 7am. Info: events@altisendurance.com.

April 9, Reston, VA - Runners Marathon of Reston, 7:30am; Half Marathon, 8am. Info: info@runnersmarathon.com.

April 16, Holly Springs, NC - Too Slow for Boston Marathon, 6:30am. Info: b.marathonseries@gmail.com.

April 22, Roanoke, VA - Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & Family 1 Mile; 7:35am. Info: (540)343-1550 (x110), julia@roanokeoutside.com.

April 29, Louisville, KY - Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon, 7:30am (wheelchair 7:25am). Info: (800)928-3378, minimarathon@kdf.org.

April 29, Morehead, KY - Big Turtle 50 Miler & Marathon Trail Races, 7am. Info: info@nextopportunityevents.com.

April 29, Nashville, TN - St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:15am; 5K, 6:45am; 1 Mile 7pm (on 4/27); Health & Fitness Expo 4/27-28. Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510 or (800)311-1255, www.runrocknroll.com/ nashville. See Ad page 32.

Running Journal • March, 2017 April 29, Damascus, VA - Trail Town Challenge, 35 Mile Ultra 7am; Marathon 7:15am; Half Marathon 7:30am; 10K 7:45am; 5K 8am. Info: Brian Zier (276)274-6148, bszier@gmail.com.

April 29-30, Sterling, VA - The North Face Endurance Challenge, 4/29: 50 Mile 5am; 50K 7am; Marathon 9am; Marathon Relay 10am; 4/30: Half Marathon & 10K 8am; 5K 8:15am; Kid’s Run 10am. Info: Jeff Ball (469)475-1317, endurancechallenge@publicishawkeye.com.

May 2, Elkton, MD - Independence Series Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K - Day 2. Info: clint@mainlymarathons.com.

May 6, Todd, NC - New River Marathon, 7:30am; Half Marathon, 7:45am; 5K, 8am; 1 Mile, 6pm (on 5/5). Info: Ken Sevensky (336)8778888, info@NewRiverMarathon.com.

May 6, Wartrace, TN - Strolling Jim 41.2 Miles, Marathon & 10K; 7am; $100/41.2 mi., $80/Marathon, $40/10K; $15 Late Fee. Info: Steve Durbin, 445 W. Blount Ave., Unit 108, Knoxville, TN 37920, (270)556-1679, durb417@gmail.com, https://ultrasignup.com/ register.aspx?did=41888 May 7, Carderock, MD - Potomac River Run Marathon, 8am. Info: Jay Jacob Wind (703)927-4833, racedirector@att.net.

May 20, Lexington, KY - Kentucky ALE Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; Friday Expo 12noon-8pm; Boston Qualifier; Horse-country inspired Kentucky crafted awards; Course passes 40-plus Kentucky horse farms; Use Coupon Code RUNNINGJOURNAL10 for $10 OFF. Info: Bob Baney, Race Dir. (859)475-3232, bob@race rise.com, www.horsecapitalmarathon.com May 21, Winston-Salem, NC - Indoor Insanity Marathon & Relay, 8am. Info: Mike Clark (336)793-4311, mike@junction311.com.

May 28, Burlington, VT - People’s United Bank Vermont City Marathon & Relay, 8am; Registration Opens Monday, October 10; Sports & Fitness Expo 2017 May 26-27. Info: info@runvermont.org, www.runvcm.org.

June 10, Williamson, KY - Hatfield-McCoy Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 8am. Info: Alexis Batausa (304)542-5311, tvrrc@yahoo.com.

Nov. 4-5, Savannah, GA - Rock ‘N’ Roll Savannah Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:30am (on 11/4); 5K, 1pm (on 11/5); 1 Mile, 2:30pm (on 11/5). Info: Competitor Group (858)450-6510, (800)311-1255, www.runrocknroll.com/ savannah Dec. 9, Huntsville, AL - Rocket City Marathon, 7am. Info: Dink & Suzanne Taylor (256)650-7063, suzanne@fleetfeet huntsville.com, www.runrocketcity.com.

ULTRAS March 4-5, Franklinton, LA - Q50 Races Extravanganza, 50 Miles, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Info: (504)390-8807, info@q50races.com.

March 4, Laurel, MS - Mississippi Trail 50, 50 Mile & 50K 6am; 20K 8am. Info: Running Bear (601)425-7005 (d), (601)319-9602 (n), info@50ms.com.

March 4, Fontana Dam, NC - Fontandango 50 Mile, 50K, 10 Mile & 50K Relay; 8:30am. Info: Ellen Stallings (828)674-6087, footrxpr@asheville.com, www.footrxasheville.com.

March 5, Brooksville, FL - Long Play Trail Race, 33 1/3 Mile, 6:30am; Half Marathon & 5 Mile, 7am. Info: (813)232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

March 11, 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 11, Mount Pleasant, SC - Peyton’s Wild and Wacky Ultra, 50K, 50K 5 Per Relay, 50K 2 Per Relay & Phantom 50K, 7am; 5K 10am. Info: noah@mooreonrunning.com.

March 11, Wintergreen, VA - Bel Monte Endurance Run, 50 Mile, 50K & 25K; 7am. Info: (434)218-0402, francesca@badtothebone.biz.

March 18-19, Alexander City, AL - Lake Martin 100 Mile & 50 Mile Endurance Trail Races; 27 Mile Fun Run; 6:30am. Info: david@davidtosch.com.

March 18, Reidsville, NC - Lost Runners 24 Hour Relay & Ultra, Individual & Team Relay; 7am. Info: dogg7460@gmail.com.

March 18, McClellanville, SC - Palmetto Swamp Fox Adventure Race, 55-60 mi.; 7am. Info: Steve Morrone (803)292-1900, kando1@kandoadventures.com.

March 19, Pikeville, TN - Fall Creek Falls 50K & Half Marathon Trail Runs, 8am. Info: Kevin Mahan (888)728-7879, kevin@endurancesportsmanagement.com.

March 25, Pelham, AL - Oak Mountain 50K, 7:30am. Info: oakmtn50k@gmail.com.

March 25, Eleanor, WV - Haulin’ in the Holler 5K, 25K & 50K; 8:30am. Info: Gregg Yarborough (304)444-9939, redstorm1969@gmail.com.

April 1, Brooksville, FL - Croom Fools Run, 50 Mile, 6am; 50K & 16 Mile, 7am. Info: (813)232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

April 1, Williamsburg, VA - Singletrack Maniac 50K Trail Run, 7am. Info: ultraellen@gmail.com.

April 8, Bristol, FL - Torreya State Park’s 2017 Draggin’ Tail Ultra

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April 29, Morehead, KY - Big Turtle 50 Miler & Marathon Trail Races, 7am. Info: info@nextopportunityevents.com.

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CELEBRATE 20 YEARS RUNNING

Local Raleigh elite runner Bobby Mack won the half marathon in his last race before he retired, at the age of 31 years.

A record 7000+ children participate in the kids one mile race in Nashville.

Local school teacher Scott Weitecha completes a fourpeat with his 4th consecutive marathon win in Nashville.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series heads to Raleigh for its inaugural event.

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