RACE SCHEDULE - Last Update 5/7/2008
2008
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June * July * August * September * October * November * December
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March
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April
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May
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May 10 (Saturday) Raleigh |
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St. Timothy's School Spring Sprint - 9:00 a.m. - 5,000 meters, 1 Mile– Contact: Sharon Keen at springsprint@nc.rr.com or (919)787-3011x1313 |
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May 10 (Saturday) Kill Devil Hills |
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Yuengling 2008 Nags Head Woods 5K Run and Village Realty 1 Mile Family Fun Run - 8 a.m. - 5000m, 1 Mile - Contact: Chuck Parker, 87 Duck Woods Road, Southern Shores, NC 27949 (C. Parker -252/261-8241 or e-mail at cparker@gwfh.com. |
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May 11 (Sunday) Durham |
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Human Rights Torch Relay – 4 pm – 5,000 meters – Contact: Al Whitted at al@walkyourpathwell.net. |
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May 17 (Saturday) Apex |
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St. Mary Magdalene Monarchs in Motion 5K Walk/Run – 8 am – 5,000 meters, Children’s 200-yard – Contact: Mike Grace at mike5kgrace@gmail.com |
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May 18 (Sunday) Spartanburg, SC |
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Stump Jump – 9 am – Contact: Marvin Lord at stumpjump@charter.net |
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May 31 (Saturday) Lexington |
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5K Dragon Dash – 9 a.m. – 5,000 meters, 1-mile – Contact: Phillip Hartley at philliph@lexingtonnc.net. |
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May 31 (Saturday) Greenville |
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The Lake Kristi Triathlon - 8 a.m. - ½ mile swim, 15-mile bike, 3-mile run – Contact: Carl Bonner, 314 Beacon Drive, Winterville, NC 27890 (252/353-1600, days or jandcbonner@nc.rr.com |
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June 7 (Saturday)Fuquay-Varina |
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Run the Quay – 8:30 a.m. – Contact: Sue Tarabokia, Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, 121 North Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 (919/552-4947 or sue@fuquay-varina.com. |
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June 7 (Saturday)RTP |
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27th Annual Run and Walk for Research) – 6:30 p.m. - 5,000 meters, 1 mile - Contact: John Greene -(919)537-4218 or jgreene@owsaa.org |
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June 14 (Saturday) Raleigh |
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Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure – 7:00 a.m.- 5,000 meters – Contact: info@komennctriangle.org. |
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June 21 (Saturday) Charlotte |
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Cowbell Challenge – 10 a.m. – 12-hour mountain bike race – Contact: Connie Giordano – connie@therightwordz.com. |
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June 21 (Saturday) Selma |
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Law Enforcement 5K Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics North Carolina– 8 a.m. – 5,000 meters – Contact: Michael Sellers at (919)934-8386 (office) or torchrun01@embarqmail.com |
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July
| July 4 (Friday) Raleigh |
Great Raleigh Road Race – 9 a.m. – 5 miles, 1-mile, 100-yard Kid’s Dash – Contact: Butch Robertson – butch.robertson@earthlink.net | |
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August
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September
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September 6 (Saturday) Morrisville |
6th Annual 5K Run for Healthier Babies - 8:30 a.m. - 5,000m, 1 mile - Contact: Tim Brady at (919)460-2192 or at run4babies@yahoo.com |
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September 6 (Saturday) Cary |
14th Annual Run for Life - 8:30 a.m. - 5,000m, 1 mile - Contact: Bob and Kathy Klein – blk4jmj@juno.com |
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September 7 (Sunday) Ashland (VA) |
Twisted Tire Mountain Bike Race - 9:00 a.m. - Contact: Laurie Mehler at laurie@richmondmultisports.com. |
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September 13 (Saturday) Raleigh |
Roc n' Run 5K – 9 a.m. – 5K. 1 mile, 100-yard Kid’s Dash, Senior Stoll – Contact: Spencer Good – sgood@rocraleigh.com. |
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September 14 (Sunday) Raleigh |
3rd Annual Magnificent Mile - 2:00 p.m. - 1 mile, 1/4-mile Kid's Run, 100-meter Kid's Dash - Mike Walsh at (919)931-6047 at mikew_nt@yahoo.com. |
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September 20 (Saturday) High Point |
22nd Annual Warren Rives 5K - 8:00 a.m. -5000m, Fun Run - Contact: Alana Holyfield, High Point Regional Hospital, P.O. Box HP-5, High Point, NC 27265 (Alana Holyfield - 336/878-6293 - days or aholyfield@hprhs.com |
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September 20 (Saturday) Raleigh |
The Patrol Stroll – 8:30 am – 8,000 meters, 1 mile – Contact: Kip Sloan at kipsloan@suddenlink.net. |
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September 27 (Saturday) Raleigh |
Women's Distance Festival – 8:30 a.m. - 5,000 meters, Fun Run - Contact: Nancy Bokish (919)349-0499 or at nbokish@yahoo.com |
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September 27 (Saturday) Henderson |
Foundation 5K – 5,000 meters – Contact: Nick LaRaia at laraian@mphosp.org |
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October
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November
| November 8 (Saturday) Raleigh |
Free to Breathe 5K – 9:00 am. 5.000 Meters, 1-mile fun run: Contact: Jim Young at (919)873-1207 or tjyoung@mindspring.com. |
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December
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May 10 (Saturday) Raleigh - St. Timothy's School Spring Sprint - 9:00 a.m. - 5,000 meters, 1 Mile– Contact: Sharon Keen at springsprint@nc.rr.com or (919)787-3011x1313
Now in its third year, this race had over 550 entrants in 2007. Ben Vasquez (17:21) and Wesley Frazier (20:39) were the overall winners. The course records are held by Derek Fenton (16:07). and Kristen Cheman (20:03).
The start/finish area is at St. Timothy’s School in Raleigh. For directions, go to www.mapquest.com and enter 4523 Six Ford Road, Raleigh, NC 27609. Click here to download a course map.
The mile begins at 9 am. The featured 5K starts at 9:30 am. The mile is untimed, but there will be a digital clock at the finish line where runners can see their finishing times. The 5K is timed with the ChampionChip.
In the 5K race, prizes will be awarded to the top three males overall, to the top three females overall, and to the top finisher in each of the following age divisions: (both sexes) 9-under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60-over.
In the one-mile fun run, the top ten finishers will receive prizes and all participants will receive a ribbon.
Race packets can be picked up and late entries can register on Thursday, May 8. from 4-6 pm in the Administration Building at St. Timothy’s from 4:00 pm. to 6:00 pm. and on race day at St. Timothy’s beginning at 7:00 am.
Race proceeds benefit the Pediatric Diabetes Program at WakeMed.
Click here to download a mail-in entry form.
May 10 (Saturday) Kill Devil Hills – Yuengling 2008 Nags Head Woods 5K Run and Village Realty 1 Mile Family Fun Run - 8 a.m. - 5000m, 1 Mile - Contact: Chuck Parker, 87 Duck Woods Road, Southern Shores, NC 27949 (C. Parker -252/261-8241 or e-mail at cparker@gwfh.com.
This is not the race one would choose to run a PR.(In fact one year the race director suggested that you "forget running watches" when you come. The course is sandy and often muddy if there has been a lot of rain. Yet this remains as one of the most popular races in Eastern NC – a place to go to have a “good time” as opposed to running a “good time.”
Last year a record field of over 460 runners/walkers registered for the event. John Mallroy (18:22) won the race. Jennifer Holliday won the women’s title in 20:32. Raymond Ochs holds the course record for the men of 16:12. Megan Holden holds the course record of 18:37
While the footing may be slow on the course, the scenery is magnificent. The 5K course winds through a maritime forest, which makes this race unique among other NC events. And even though the race is professionally run with ChampionChip timing and everything running like clockwork, the atmosphere is low key.
For maps, entry forms, and all the information, click here.
May 11 (Sunday) Durham - Human Rights Torch Relay – 4 pm – 5,000 meters – Contact: Al Whitted at al@walkyourpathwell.net.
Although this may sound like it, this is not a relay race. Instead it is a 5K run/walk held in conjunction with the Olympic Torch Relay moving through North America. The “Human Rights” moniker is to remind everyone during the hoopla surrounding the 2008 Olympic Games that China, where the games will be held, is a well-known violator of human rights. For more information on the global human rights torch relay, click here.
The race will start and finish at the Durham Farmer’s Market and is one of several events being held that afternoon highlighting human rights. For directions to the Farmer's Market, go to www.mapquest.com and enter 534 Foster Street, Durham, NC.
The entry fee for the 5K is $15, $20 beginning May 1. The fees for the mile are $10 and $15, respectively. The first 100 entrants will receive t-shirts.
In the 5K race, awards will be given to the top three male finishers overall, to the top three female finishers overall, and to the top three finishers in each of the following age groups (both sexes): 12-under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-over.
May 17 (Saturday) Apex – St. Mary Magdalene Monarchs in Motion 5K Walk/Run – 8 am – 5,000 meters, Children’s 200-yard – Contact: Mike Grace at mike5kgrace@gmail.com
This is a new walk/race for the Triangle area this spring which is being put on by the folks at St, Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Apex. The Church is located at 625 Magdala Place, Apex, NC 27502.
The 5K starts at 8 am; the children’s fun run (ages 10 and under) begins at 9:15 am
Entrants in the 5K have a choice of entering as a competitive or recreational entry. Competitive entrants will receive an official time and be eligible for awards. Recreational entrants (walkers and runners) will not receive an official time and thus will not be eligible for awards. However, there will be a digital clock at the finish line where everyone can see their finishing times.
The entry fee for competitive entries is $20, $25 on race day. For the recreational entries the fees are $15 and $20, respectively. There is a special fee of $8 ($10 on race day) for any recreational entrant aged 8 or younger. The entry fee includes a t-shirt.
In the 5K, the top three males overall, the top three females overall and the top three finishers in each of the following age groups will receive awards: (both sexes) 10-under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-over.
Race packets can be picked up and late entrants can register either Friday, May 16, from 3-7 pm or on race day beginning at 6:30 am. Both registrations will take place at the church.
Proceeds from the race will benefit the St. Mary Magdalene Building Fund.
Click here to download a mail-in entry form.
May 18 (Sunday) Spartanburg (SC) –
Stump Jump – 9 am – Contact: Marvin Lord at
stumpjump@charter.net.
Click here for all of the details concerning this mountain bike race.
May 31 (Saturday) Lexington – 5K Dragon Dash – 9 a.m. – 5,000 meters, 1-mile – Contact: Phillip Hartley at
philliph@lexingtonnc.net.
In its debut last year, this event had 84 entrants. Nick Schilly (16:45) and Lanay Robinson (18:42) were the overall winners
The event is being put on by the Tyro Middle School Parent/Teacher Organization. The start/finish area is at West Davidson High School located at 200 Dragon Drive in Lexington. The 1-mile begins at 9 a.m. and the 5K starts at 9:30 a.m.
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May 31 (Saturday) Greenville - The Lake Kristi Triathlon - 8 a.m. - ½ mile swim, 15-mile bike, 3-mile run – Contact: Carl Bonner, 314 Beacon Drive, Winterville, NC 27890 (252/353-1600, days or jandcbonner@nc.rr.com
Last year this race attracted over 120 competitors. Ryan Hyslop won in 1:09:17. Kathryn Miller (1:15:40) was the women’s champion.
The race starts at Lake Kristi on Mobley's Bridge Road about 7 miles east of Greenville. The swim is in a man-made lake, and the run is on grass.
The entry fees are $40 for individuals and $90 for relay teams. After May 23, the fees are $60 and $120, respectively. The entry fee includes a shirt. Non USAT members will need to pay an additional $10 for a 1-day license. The field is limited to 250 individuals/teams.
Trophies will be presented to the first three males overall, to the first three females overall and to the first three finishers in each of the following age groups: 19 under, 20 24, 25 29, 30 34, 35 39, 40 44, 45 49, 50 54, 55 59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70- over. Awards will also go to the top three teams in each of the following three divisions: all male, all female, and mixed.
ChampionChip timing will be used.
To download a mail-in entry form, click here.
June 7 (Saturday) Fuquay-Varina - Run the Quay – 8:30 a.m. – Contact: Sue Tarabokia, Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, 121 North Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 (919/552-4947 or sue@fuquay-varina.com.
This race had a record field of over 260 runners and walkers in 2007. Lamar Timar was the overall winner in 15:57. Lexy Bader won the women’s title in 20:19.
Devin Swann owns the course record of 15:44. Alison Henderson holds the women’s course record of 18:06.
The certified 5K course begins and ends at the Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church at 100 South Judd Parkway SE in Fuquay-Varina. For a copy of the course map, go to http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/search/ and type in "NC05031PH" when it asks for Course Number.
The entry fees are $18, if received by May 30, $22 if received after May 31 but before June 6, and $27 on race day. There also is a $16 fee for those ages 12 or younger which increases to $22 on race day. The entry fee includes a t-shirt.
One reason for the fast winning times is that cash awards of $125 are given to the first-place male and female finishers. The second-place overall male and female will each receive $75. Gift certificates to local businesses will be given to the top two finishers in each of the following age groups: (both sexes) 8-under, 9-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over.
Pre-registered entrants can pick up their race packets at the Chamber from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on June 5th and 6th.Late entrants can register and pre-registered runners can pick up their packets on race day at the Church beginning at 7 a.m.
Funds generated by the run help support the Fuquay Youth Initiative, an after-school program for at-risk students in 6th through 8th grades.
Click here to download a mail-in entry form.
June 7 (Saturday) Research Triangle Park - 27th Annual Run and Walk for Research – 6:30 p.m. 5,000 meters, 1 mile - Contact: John Greene -(919)537-4218 or jgreene@owasa.org.
Over 350 runners and walkers entered this race last year as David Kiprono won the overall title in 14:58. Mercy Cheruret won the women's title in 18:36. Chris Seaton holds the men’s course record of 14:39. Joan Mabe holds the women's course mark of 16:34.
The race is the last event in the Carolina Corporate Cup Series, and competition will be held for both male and female teams. (Non-corporate teams can also compete.) There is a maximum of five runners on each team with the first three finishers on each team scoring. Plaques will be given to the top three teams in each division while the scoring members on each of these teams will receive socks.
The evening begins with the mile run at 6:30 p.m. The 5K starts at 7 p.m. Splits will be called at miles 1 and 2, and water will be at the start, finish, and half way points. Both races will be timed using the ChampionChip system.
Click here to download a course map
The early entry fee is $20 for the 5K and $10 for the fun run. After May 23, the fees increase to $25 and $15, respectively. The fee includes a t-shirt – guaranteed to all those pre-registered.
In the individual competition, the overall winners (both male and female) will receive $125 while the second place finisher of each sex will be awarded $75. A bonus of $50 will be paid to the male or female winner if he or she breaks the course record. The course records are 14:39 for the men and 16:34 for the women.
Trophies will be presented to the first two finishers in each of the following age divisions: (both sexes) 19 under, 20 24, 25 29, 30 34, 35 39, 40 49, 50 59, and 60 over. Awards will also be given to the oldest and the youngest finishers of each sex in the 5K.
In the fun run, the first three boys and the first three girls to finish in each of the following age groups will receive awards: 7-under, 8-10, 11 and older.
Click here to download a mail-in entry form.
June 14 (Saturday) Raleigh –
Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure – 7:00 a.m.- 5,000 meters – Contact:
info@komennctriangle.org.
For all the info, go to www.komenctriangle.org
June 21 (Saturday) Charlotte – Cowbell Challenge – 10 a.m. – 12-hour mountain bike race – Contact: Connie Giordano – connie@therightwordz.com.
For all the info, go to http://cowbellchallenge.org
June 21 (Saturday) Selma – Law Enforcement 5K Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics North Carolina– 8 a.m. – 5,000 meters – Contact: Michael Sellers at (919)934-8386 (office) or torchrun01@embarqmail.com
Last year this race debuted with 43 entrants. Joshua Autry won the race in 17:41. Alicia Parr was the women’s champion (19:18)
This run is being held to support the North Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. The event will be hosted by Johnston Correctional Institution and will be run on the same course as the Selma Railroad Run 5K in October. . The start/finish area is located at 201 North Webb Street in Selma. Selma is located centrally between Garner and Goldsboro on US 70 and centrally between Wilson and Benson on I-95.
This flat, certified course is conducive to fast times. The first half of the race is through a residential area with the second half going out of town then back to the finish. To download a course map, click here.
Entrants have a choice of entering as a competitive runner, i.e. receiving an official time and being eligible for awards, or entering as a recreational runner, i.e. not receiving an official time and not being eligible for awards. However, there will be a digital clock at the finish where recreational entrants can see their finishing times. Competitive entrants will be timed using ChampionChip technology. The entry fees for the competitive entrants are $25 up to and including June 10 and $30 thereafter up to and including race day. For the recreational entrants the fees are $22 up to and including June 10 and $25 thereafter up to and including race day
There will also be competition for teams in two divisions - open and law enforcement. The top three male teams and the top three female teams in each division will receive a trophy. Teams will consist of 3-5 members with the top three finishers on each team comprising the team score. Mixed teams will be scored as male teams. The team entry fee is $150 ($200 after June 10). Team members are also eligible for individual awards.
All of the entry fees include a t-shirt.
Pre-registered runners can pick up their packets and late entrants can register on race day at the start/finish line beginning at 7 a.m.
Awards will be presented to the first three males overall, to the first three females overall, and to the first three finishers in each of the age divisions (both sexes): 12-under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-over
In the team competition awards will be presented to the top three male teams and to the top three female teams:
Following the race there will be music and a post-race drawing.
For information on fund raising for the Special Olympics and a chance to win a 52" HDTV, click here.
July 4 (Friday) Raleigh – Great Raleigh Road Race – 9 a.m. – 5 miles, 1-mile, 100-yard Kid’s Dash – Contact: Butch Robertson – butch.robertson@earthlink.net
Last year over 500 runners and walkers came out for the return of the Great Raleigh Road Race. Nick Sunseri was the overall winner covering the downtown course in 26:12. Tara Wojciechowski (28:45) was the women’s champion.
Click here for a copy of the course map
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August 16 (Saturday) Newton -2008 Soldier's Reunion Run - 8 a.m. - 5000m, 1 mile - Contact: Newton Recreation Department, P.O. Box 550, Newton, NC 28658 (Carol Stiles- 828/695-4317 or cstiles@newtonnc.gov.
Last year over 270 runners entered this event. The 5K was won by Jonathan Sharp (16:51) and Lisa Clark (20:30). The course records are held by Jeff Martin (15:24) and Jennifer Sallez (18:39).
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August 30 (Saturday) Buies Creek – Campbell University Cross-Country Invitational - 9:00 a.m. - 5,000m, 4,000m - Contact: Ken Frenette at (910)893-1356 or at frenette@campbell.edu.
Limited to high school and college runners only
September 6 (Saturday) Morrisville - 6th Annual 5K Run for Healthier Babies - 8:30 a.m. - 5,000m, 1 mile - Contact: Tim Brady at (919)460-2192 or at run4babies@yahoo.com.
Now in its sixth year, this event had a record field of 255 runners and walkers signed up for the race in 2007. Jason Jabaut set a new course record as he won in 15:01. Gina Witcher was the women’s champion in 19:43. The course record for the women is 17:25 set in 2005.
The course begins and ends at Tekelec located at 5200 Paramount Parkway in Morrisville. Click here for a copy copy of the course map.
For more information, go to www.run4babies.org.
Attendance at the race is expected to increase this year as the Run 4 Healthier Babies is part of the Second Empire Grand Prix Series. In fact, the Run 4 Healthier Babies will kick off the nine-race Second Empire Grand Prix Series. Other races in the series include the 5K Run for Healthier Babies in RTP on September 6, The Anna’s Angels 10-Mile Run in RTP on September 28, the Autism Ribbon Run in Raleigh on October 11, the Second Empire 5K in Raleigh on October 26, the Free to Breathe 5K in Raleigh on November 8, the Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot 8K in Cary (Thanksgiving Day), the Jingle Bell Run in Raleigh on December 6, and the St. Michael School Jingle Bell Trail Run in Cary on December 13. Runners who participate in these nine races accumulate points and are awarded money and prizes at an awards banquet held at the Second Empire Restaurant in January.
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September 6 (Saturday) Cary -14th Annual Run for Life - 8:30 a.m. - 5,000m, 1 mile - Contact: Bob and Kathy Klein – blk4jmj@juno.com
Last year over 160 runners and walkers participated in this event. Erastus Kiama (17:22) and Heather Wallace (21:06) won the overall titles in the 5K.
After having been run for two years at Crossroads Fellowship on East Millbrook Road in Raleigh, last year the race was run on a cross-country course at WakeMed ( formerly SAS) Soccer Park. That will be the venue again for this year’s race, For directions to the Park, click here,
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September 7 (Sunday) Ashland (VA) – Twisted Tire Mountain Bike Race - 9:00 a.m. - Contact: Laurie Mehler at laurie@richmondmultisports.com.
Formerly known as the Poor Farm MTB, this mountain bike event is one of many put on by Richmond Multisports in Virginia
For all the information, click here.
September 13 (Saturday) Raleigh – Roc n' Run 5K – 9 a.m. – 5K. 1 mile, 100-yard Kid’s Dash, Senior Stoll – Contact: Spencer Good – sgood@rocraleigh.com.
It is first year last year, over 280 runners and walkers signed up for the event. Erastus Kiama led the field over the certified North Raleigh course in 17:08. Rhoda Maron was the women’s champion (20:41).
The event begins and ends in the parking lot behind Trinity Baptist Church at 4815 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609. Click here for a course map.
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September 14 (Sunday) Raleigh -
3rd Annual Magnificent Mile - 2:00 p.m. - 1 mile, 1/4-mile Kid's Run, 100-meter Kid's Dash - Mike Walsh at (919)931-6047 at
mikew_nt@yahoo.com
In September of 2007 over 500 runners turned out for the 2nd Annual Magnificent Mile. The event was designated as the NC-USAT&F 2007 1-Mile State Championship and offered cash prizes of $250, $150, and $100 to the first, second, and third male and female finishers, respectively. Cash awards were also given to the first two master finishers of each sex and to the first two grandmasters finishers.
As a result, ten state age group records were either broken or set in the race
Once again the race will be the NC-USAT&F 2007 1-Mile State Championship. Additionally, it will also be the Southern Regional RRCA Championship. Ovber $3,000 in cash prizes and award will be given out.
The race starts and finishes in the 400 block of Hillsborough Street. The runners will start there, run down and circle the Capital and return – a very flat course.
The Magnificient Mile is also the second event in the nine-race Second Empire Grand Prix Series. Other races in the series include the 5K Run for Healthier Babies in RTP on September 6, The Anna’s Angels 10-Mile Run in RTP on September 28, the Autism Ribbon Run in Raleigh on October 11, the Second Empire 5K in Raleigh on October 26, the Free to Breathe 5K in Raleigh on November 8, the Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot 8K in Cary (Thanksgiving Day), the Jingle Bell Run in Raleigh on December 6, and the St. Michael School Jingle Bell Trail Run in Cary on December 13. Runners who participate in these nine races accumulate points and are awarded money and prizes at an awards banquet held at the Second Empire Restaurant in January.
For more information, go to www.ncroadrunners.org/magmile.
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September 20 (Saturday) High Point –
22nd Annual Warren Rives 5K - 8:00 a.m. -5000m, Fun Run - Contact: Alana Holyfield, High Point Regional Hospital, P.O. Box HP-5, High Point, NC 27265 (Alana Holyfield - 336/878-6293 - days or
aholyfield@hprhs.com
One of the Triad's most popular races, this event drew a crowd of over 450 entries in 2007. Joe Hall (17:47) and Jennifer Vandiver (19:23) were the overall winners. Scott Dvorak (14:29) and Vicki Mitchell (16:40) hold the course records.
Both courses start and finish at the Millis Regional Health Education Center across the street from the High Point Regional Hospital in downtown High Point. For a copy of the course map, click here.
For directions to the starting line, go to www.mapquest.com and type in 600 North Elm Street, High Point, NC 27262 for the location of the Millis Center.
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September 20 (Saturday) Raleigh – The Patrol Stroll – 8:30 am – 8,000 meters, 1 mile – Contact: Kip Sloan at kipsloan@suddenlink.net.
This race, first held in 2006, but not run last year, is held to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Devin Swann was the class of the field in '06 as he led over 140 runners with a 24:54 clcoking. Philles Moriti won the women's competition in 28:33
This race is unique in the fact that part of the race is run on the NC Highway Patrol’s Private Driver's Training Facility in South Raleigh. This private track, where the troopers learn to conduct their high speed chases, is a 1.6 mile closed road course.
The morning begins with the 1-mile fun run at 8:30 am followed by the featured 8K at 9 a.m. Both races start and finish at the Highway Patrol’s Training facility located at 3318 Garner Road, Raleigh, NC 27610
In addition to the races, many of the NC SHP vehicles will be on display, including cars, motorcycles, ATVs, and one of their helicopters. There will also be a Fitness Expo where runners can get many freebies and great food. For the kids, there will be a fun play area with things to bounce on.
Click here to download a course map
In the 8K, unique awards will be presented to the top three males and to the top three females. Awards will also be presented to the top three finishers in each of the following age groups; (both sexes) 15 and under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, and 65-over. Awards will also be given to the top three male and female troopers and to the oldest male and to the oldest female finishers.
There will also be competition for law enforcement/military teams. For more information on the team competition, go to www.thepatrolstroll.org.
The entry fee for the 8K is $20 ($25 after September 12 up to and including race day). For the mile Fun Run the fee is $15. The first 300 entrants will receive a t-shirt.
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September 27 (Saturday) Raleigh – Women's Distance Festival – 8:30 a.m. - 5,000 meters, Fun Run - Contact: Nancy Bokish (919)349-0499 or at nbokish@yahoo.com.
Last year over 280 runners and walkers came out for th Women’s Distance Festival in downtown Raleigh. Mary Finch led the field through the downtown course in 20:10. Margaret Norma was the top master finisher in 24:53.
The course being used is the same one that is used for the Run for the Roses. Click here for a copy of the course map
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September 27 (Saturday) Henderson –
Foundation 5K – 5,000 meters – Contact: Nick LaRaia at
laraian@mphosp.org
This is a new race for Eastern North Carolina being put on by the good folks at the Mariah Parham Hospital in Henderson.
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October 4 (Saturday) Wake Forest - Paws for Life 5K-9 Road Race - 10:00 a.m. - 5,000m, 1-mile dog walk/run - Contact: Kelly Larson at (919)484-2571x230 or klarson@aldagen.com.
Now in its fourth year, this event combines a 5K run for people with a 1-mile walk for people with their dogs. Last year 122 people registered for the 5K run. Joseph Stegall won the race last year in 18:03. Jennifer Dackor won the women’s competition setting a new women’ course in the process of 22:30.
The start/finish area for the race is the Birthplace for Wake Forest College (405 North Main Street). The 5K race begins at 10:00 a.m. The starting time for the 1-mile dog walk is 10:15 a.m..
The 5K course is certified. Click here to download a course map.
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October 18 (Saturday) Durham –
Watts/Hillandale 5K - 9:00 a.m. - 5,000 meters - Contact: Jim Young at (919)873-1207 or
tjyoung@mindspring.com.
This is new addition to the fall racing schedule and is part pf the year-long celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Watts Hospital and the Hillandale community in Durham. The race will start and finish on West Club Boulevard in front of the North Carolina School of Science and Math and wind through the Hillanale neighborhood.
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October 25 (Saturday) Wake County –
American Tobacco Trail 10-Miler – 10 Miles – Contact: Aaron Quick at
aquick76@yahoo.com.
Held for the first time last year, this race quickly reached its limit if 200 runners. This year, race officials are trying to get the limit raised to 300 or 400 runners.
This event will also be the RRCA State Championship 10 Miler for 2008.
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October 26 (Sunday) Raleigh - 9th Annual Second Empire 5K Classic - 2:00 p.m. - 5,000m, 1 mile, Kid's Trot - Contact: Jim Young at (919)873-1207 or at tjyoung@mindspring.com
Last year a crowd of over 500 runners and walkers turned out for this event in downtown Raleigh. Devin Swann (14:42) was the overall winner. Jessica Hess ran a course-record 16:36 to win the women’s title. The race also served as the 2007 USAT&F 5,000 Meters State Championship.
The start/finish area is located at Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern, which is located at 330 Hillsborough Street in downtown Raleigh - three blocks west of the Capitol next to the round Clarion Inn.
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The featured 5K is the first event of the day beginning at 2 p.m. The Kid’s Dash, a 100-yard run for children age 6 and younger, starts as soon as the 5K is completed – about 3:00 p.m. The final race of the day – the 1-mile – follows the Kids’ Dash.
The 5K entry fees are $20 up to and including October 12, $25 from October 13- October 25, and $30 on race day. Each entrant in the 5K receives a long-sleeved t-shirt.
For the 1-mile, the entry fee is $10 and for the fun run, the fee is $5. T-shirts can be purchased for an additional $10.
In the 5K run, awards will be presented to the first three male finishers, to the first three female finishers, to the first three wheel chair finishers, to the first three master finishers of each sex, and to the first three finishers in each of the following age divisions: (both sexes) 12-under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70-over.
In the Dash and the 1-Mile Run, no official times will be taken, but medals will be given to all finishers.
The race is the one of only two area races that features a pump ‘n run. In this competition, male entrants are required to bench press 80% of their body weight and females will bench press 40% of their weight. For each press 15 seconds will be deducted from the individual’s 5K time. The cost of this competition is an additional $5 which will be collected at the weigh-in either Saturday or Sunday. Awards will be presented to the top three males and to the top three females with the lowest “net times.”
Race packets can be picked up, late registrants can enter, and Pump ‘n Run contestants can get do their lifts on Saturday, October 25, at the CU Fitness Center from 2 - 4 p.m. The CU Fitness Center is located at 408 Hillsborough Street.
Also race packets can be picked up, late registrants can enter, and Pump ‘n Run contestants can get do their lifts on race day beginning at noon at the Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern.
The Second Empire 5K Classic is also the fifth event in the nine-race Second Empire Grand Prix Series. Other races in the series include the 5K Run for Healthier Babies in RTP on September 6, the Magnificent Mile in Raleigh on September 14, The Anna’s Angels 10-Mile Run in RTP on September 28, the Autism Ribbon Run in Raleigh on October 11, the Free to Breathe 5K in Raleigh on November 8, the Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot 8K in Cary (Thanksgiving Day), the Jingle Bell Run in Raleigh on December 6, and the St. Michael School Jingle Bell Trail Run in Cary on December 13. Runners who participate in these nine races accumulate points and are awarded money and prizes at an awards banquet held at the Second Empire Restaurant in January.
All profits from the Second Empire 5K Classic will be donated to Camp Woodbine, a camp designed for hearing-impaired children and their families.
November 8 (Saturday) Raleigh – Free to Breathe 5K – 9:00 am. 5.000 Meters, 1-mile fun run: Contact: Jim Young at (919)873-1207 or tjyoung@mindspring.com.
In its debut last year, this event had over 800 runners and walkers. Luke Kimmel (17:02) and Brennan Liming (18:16) were the overall winners in the 5K.
This year the race has been moved to Centennial Campus. However, the course will be a new course which eliminates those three u-turns on the traditional course which is run on the Campus.
The One-Mile will begin at 9:00 a.m. The Free to Breathe 5K will start at 9:30 a.m. WALKERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL RACES.
Splits will be called at miles 1 and 2 and at the half-way mark. There will be one water stop on the course. All performances will count for state records and national rankings. ChampionChip timing will be used to guarantee accurate results.
The Free to Breathe 5K is also the sixth event in the nine-race Second Empire Grand Prix Series. Other races in the series include the 5K Run for Healthier Babies in RTP on September 6, the Magnificent Mile in Raleigh on September 14, The Anna’s Angels 10-Mile Run in RTP on September 28, the Autism Ribbon Run in Raleigh on October 11, the Second Empire 5K in Raleigh on October 26, the Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot 8K in Cary (Thanksgiving Day), the Jingle Bell Run in Raleigh on December 6, and the St. Michael School Jingle Bell Trail Run in Cary on December 13. Runners who participate in these nine races accumulate points and are awarded money and prizes at an awards banquet held at the Second Empire Restaurant in January.
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December 6 (Saturday)
Jingle Bell Run – 5,000 Meters, 1 mile, Kid’s Dash – 10:00 a.m. – Contact: Candy Fuller at
candyfuller@earthlink.net.
Last year over 700 runners and walkers participated in this event held to benefit the Carolinas Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. That attendance was more than double the 2006 turnout. Chad Baker (15:47) and Kara Pezzimenti (18:44) were the overall winners. Both performances are course records.
The Jingle Bell Run is also the eighth event in the nine-race Second Empire Grand Prix Series. Other races in the series include the 5K Run for Healthier Babies in RTP on September 6, the Magnificent Mile in Raleigh on September 14, The Anna’s Angels 10-Mile Run in RTP on September 28, the Autism Ribbon Run in Raleigh on October 11, the Second Empire 5K in Raleigh on October 26, the Free to Breathe 5K in Raleigh on November 8, the Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot 8K in Cary (Thanksgiving Day), and the St. Michael School Jingle Bell Trail Run in Cary on December 13. Runners who participate in these nine races accumulate points and are awarded money and prizes at an awards banquet held at the Second Empire Restaurant in January.
For directions, go to www.mapquest.com and enter 200 St. Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC 27605.
For a copy of the course map,click here.
Timing will be done using ChampionChip technology.
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