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March 13 (Saturday) Raleigh - Run for the Oaks - 8:30 a.m. - 5,000 meters, 1/4 mile - Contact: Kira Stewart at kira.stewart@ci.raleigh.nc.us The 2010 version of the Run for the Oaks will be the 28th annual running of this event. Over 450 runners turned out on a cold rainy morning in 2009. Robert Mintz, Jr. won the race in 16:57. Brennan Liming won the women's title in 18:20. Mark Andrews (14:23) holds the course mark for the men. Tara Wojcieckowski (16:58) holds the women’s course mark. The 5K race starts and finish on Person Street next to Moore Square at the City Market. To find the location, go to www.mapquest.cpm and type in 214 East Martin Street, Raleigh, NC. Click here for a course map The 5K is the first race of the day starting at 8:30 a.m. The kid's run for children ages 10 or younger begins at 9:30 a.m. The course starts and finishes at the City Market. There will be water at the start and finish plus a water stop at the ½-way point. Splits will be called each mile. Registration and packet pickup will be held at the City Market (look for the signs when you get there). The entry fees are $21 for recreational entries and $23 for competitive entries. After March 5, the fees increase by $3. The entry fee includes a t-shirt. There is no pre-registration or fee for the Children’s Run. Kids can sign up race day. The competitive entry will be issued a chip, will receive an official time and be eligible for awards. The recreational entry will not receive an official time. However, there will be a digital clock at the finish line where runners can see their finishing times. This year there will be no entry form. Entrants can register at using a credit card. Unlike many area races, there will be no additional fee for registering on-line. The Run for the Oaks will absorb that additional fee. Click here to register on-line. 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 following age groups (both sexes); 15-under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60-over. Once again the Run for the Oaks is the first race in the Eastern Carolina Corporate Cup Road Race Series. Teams can consist of 3-5 members (all working for the same employer) with the first three finishers on each team comprising the team score. Awards will be presented to the top three male teams and to the top three female teams. Late entrants can register and preregistered runners can pick up their packets on Thursday, March 11, at The Athlete’s Foot located at 2035 Cameron Street in Cameron Village between 5-7 or on Friday, March 12, at 214 East Martin Street at the City Market between 5-7 pm. Late entrants can register and preregistered runners can pick up their packets at the City Market on race day beginning at 7 am. The Run for the Oaks is the fifth event in the eight-race Second Empire Spring 2010 Grand Prix Series. Other races in the Spring Series are the Run for Young in Raleigh on Saturday, January 9, the Run for the Roses in Raleigh on Sunday, February 7, the 2010 Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K for Special Olympics in Raleigh on Saturday, February 20, the WakeMed Cary Distance Festival 10K in Cary on Saturday, March 6, the St. Timothy’s School Spring Sprint in Raleigh on Saturday, April 17, the Second Empire 5K Classic in Raleigh on Sunday, May 2, and the Inside-Out Sports Classic Half-Marathon in Cary on Sunday, May 17. Runners who participate in these races accumulate points and are awarded money and prizes at an awards banquet held at the Second Empire Restaurant at the conclusion of the Series. For more information on the Series, go to http://www.second-empire.com/race/grand-prix-series-2010/ March 20 (Saturday) Raleigh –Bolt for the Blue 5K - 9:00 a.m. - 5,000 meters, 1 mile - Contact: Ronnie Sharpe at rrsharpe@wcpss.net. Last year this race had record field of 378 entrants – many of them students at Ligon GT Magnet Middle School. Jason Bochert broke the course-record as he finished first overall in 18:29. Trisha Moore also lowered the women’s course record to 20:03 in her win. This race is organized and managed by the people at Ligon GT Middle School in Raleigh. The race starts and finishes at the school which is located at 706 East Ligon Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601. Click here for a copy of the course map. The entry fee is $20 and includes a t-shirt to all those registered NLT March 5th. Gift certificates to local merchants will be given to the first male finisher overall, to the first female finisher overall and to the top three finishers in each of the following age divisions: 10-under, 11-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50 and over. Net proceeds from the event will benefit programs at the school. To download a mail-in entry form, go to http://ligon.wcpss.net/
March 20 (Saturday) Durham – newhope 5K – 9 am - 5,000 meters - Contact: Jonathan Keane at (919)960-4673 or at race@newhopenc.org Held on a Saturday afternoon in 2009, this event had 75 entries. Raymond Dobson (19:09) had the fastest time in the 5K. Kimberlie Fowler won the women’s competition in 21:26. Grant Emerson (43:45) and Tara Herrmann (43:51) were the winners in the 10K. This year the 10K has been dropped, and there will just be the 5K run. The race is put on by the Athletic Ministry of the newhope church in Durham. The course starts and finishes at the church’s new location at 7619 Fayetteville Road in Durham. Over half of the race is run on the Amertcan Tobacco Trail. Click here to downlaod a course map. Click here to download a mail-in entry form.
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW. March 27 (Saturday) Oxford -2010 Oxford Run for Life - 9:30 a.m. - 5,000 meters, 1 mile - Contact: Mary Caudle at mcaudle@oxfordnc.org. This race, organized and managed by the Oxford Parks and Recreation Department, is to benefit the American Cancer Society. In 2009, a field of over 160 runners/walkers registered for this event. Bernard Genna (19:59) and Jennifer Falls (24:45) were the overall winners. Jarrett Prady holds the course record of 16:57 set in 2006. Jordan McAdams (23:03) holds the women’s course record set in 2008. The 5K walk is the first event of the day starting at 9:30 am. The 5K Run begins at 10:00 am while the one mile run/walk begins at 10:00 a.m. The course starts and finishes at the Oxford Recreation Complex at 307 East Spring Street. For a copy of the course map, click here. The entry fees for the 5K are $10 for Recreation Runners/Walkers who do not wish to have an official time and $15 for those who wish to be timed. The fee is only $10 for those under age 19 who wish to get an official time. On race day, all fees increase by $5. The first 200 entrants will receive a t-shirt. In both races, awards will be given to the top three males overall, to the top three females overall, and to the top finishers in each of the following age divisions: 6-under, 7-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-over. Click here to download a mail-in entry form.
March 27 (Saturday) Kinston - The Kinston 8,000: Run for the River - 8:30 a.m. - 8,000 meters, 1 Mile– Contact: Adrian King at aking-pride@embarqmail.com. Last year, this event had a field of over 150 entries. Devin Swann won the race in a course-record 24:18. Heather Lee (31:34) won the women’s race. Beth Green holds the women‘s course record of 28:56. Both Swann and Lee were the defending champions. The race will start at the Neuseway Nature Center and Campground. The mile begins at 8:30 a.m. and the 8K starts at 9:00 a.m.Click here to download a course map. One reason for the fast times is that a cash purse of $1,800 is divided among the to the top three males and top three females in the 8K. Award are also given to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-over. In the mile, each finisher receives an award. The entry fee for either race is $20 and $25 on race day. The entry fee includes a t-shirt. There will be a welcome and orientation party for runners, sponsors, and volunteers beginning at 6 pm on Friday, the 26th, at the Hampton Inn in Kinston. They are also offering a special rate for runners, Call (252)523-1400 for reservations. Click here to download an entry form. For more information, go to http://www.downtownkinston.com/run.html
March 28 (Sunday) Raleigh – Dog Days 5K – 2 pm – 5,000 meter, 2-mile Dog Walk – Contact: Stephanie Zick at zickdvm@gmail.com. Running with one’s dog is generally discouraged in area races, but this is one event where it is encouraged – even required. While the 5K run is without dogs, the 2-mile event is with dogs. Last year 35 finished the 5K cross-county run while others did the 2-mile dog walk. Anthony Corriveau led all finishers in 20:06. Beth Cranston led the women in 22:16. The start/finish area is at the NC State Faculty Club located at 4200 Hillsborough Street just west of the Beltline. The 5K is a cross-country run. The 5K starts at 2 pm. The Dog Walk begins at 3 pm. The entry fees are $20.00 for the 5K and $10 for the 2-Mile Dog Walk. After 3/26, both fees increase by $5. Late entrants can register and pre-registered entrants can pick up their packets beginning at 12:30 pm on race day. In the 5K run the first three males overall, the first three females overall and the top male and female under 18 will receive awards. All registrants will receive a water bottle. Click here to download an entry form.
April 10 (Saturday) Cary – Cary Road Race – 8:30 am – 10,000 meters, 5,000 meters, Mile – Contact: Kirk Matthews at (919)469-4363 or kirk.matthews@townofcary.org One of the area’s oldest events, this race has been run since the late 70’s. The race, which starts and finishes at the Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary, is managed by the Department of Parks, Recreational and Cultural Resources in Cary. Last year over 1,000 people participated. Tim Miegs (35:50) and Rafaela George (41:33) were the overall winners in the 10K. Travis Walter (32:57) and Tara Wojcuechowski (36:41) hold the course records. In the 5K Peter Ellis just missed tying his course mark by two seconds as he won in 15:59. Brennan Liming set a new course mark for woman as she won in 18:13. For all the information go to http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/Sports/Sports_Events_and_Tournaments/Cary_Road_Race.htm April 10 (Saturday) Cary – Kay Brewer Memorial 5K for Greater Raleigh Young Life - 9:00 a.m. - 5,000 meters - Contact: Young Life office at (919)833-6576 or at greaterraleighyounglife@gmail.com This race debuted last year with 279 entrants. Teammates Stanley Kipchumba and Nicholas Robin finished in an intentional tie in 17:10 to win the event. Jennifer Curtin won the women’s competition in 17:10. Since this was the first year the event was run, both are event records. Once again, the race will be run on the cross-country courses at WakeMed Soccer Park located at 201 Soccer Park Drive in Cary. The route being used is the same one used for the New Balance Reindeer Romp in December. Click here to download a course map. The entry fee is $20 increasing to $30 after April 3rd. The fee includes a t-shirt guaranteed to all those registered by the 3rd. After that, it will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants can either register as a “competitive” or a “recreational” participant. The competitive runners will be issued chips, will receive official times, and be eligible for awards. The recreational runner/walker will not receive an official time but will be able to see his/her finishing time in a digital clock at the finish line. Late entrants can register and pre-registered runners can pick up their packets either at The Athlete’s Foot in Cameron Village on Thursday, April 7th, from 5-7 pm or on race day at start/finish area beginning at 7:30 am. Awards will be presented to the first three males overall, to the first three females overall, and to the first-place finisher in each of the following age groups: (both sexes) 13-under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, and 70-over. Click here to download a mail-in entry form. Profits from the race will benefit the Greater Raleigh Young Life, a non-denominational Christian outreach for teenagers.
April 11 (Sunday) Raleigh – 4th Annual Less Fork, More Foot 5K– 9 am. – 5,000 meters, kids’ runs – Contact: Nealie Tebb at (919)760-8735 or tabbjenn@meredith.edu. Last year over 90 people signed up for the event. The top finisher was Paul Francis in 17:56. For Francis, who designed the race logo, it was his third win in a row in this race. Meghan Hegarty (21:35) was the women’s champion. This year, the race will be moving from Cameron Village to the campus of Meredith College. The entire course is inside the Meredith College campus. Runners need to enter the campus off of Faircloth Drive. The featured 5K will start on the Main Campus Drive at 9 am while the Kid’s Dash will be held on the Meredith College track beginning at 10 am. The entry fees for the 5K are $25 for those who wish to receive an official time and be eligible for awards and $20 for those who do not wish to receive an official time. After March 28th, both fees increase by $5. Late entrants can register and pre-registered runners can pick up their packets at Fleet Feet in the Ridgewood Shopping Center on Saturday, April 10th from 2-6 pm. The event is managed by the Raleigh District Dietetic Association and benefits The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education (www.poehealth.org). Go to www.lessforkmorefoot.com to download a course map and for more information Click here to download an entry form.
April 17 (Saturday) Raleigh - St. Timothy's School Spring Sprint - 9:00 a.m. - 5,000 meters, 1 Mile– Contact: Sharon Keen at skeen@sttimothys.org or (919)787-3011x1313 Now in its fifth year, this race had over 500 entrants in 2009. Stephen Sykes (17:33) and Lexy Bader (20:42) 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 Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609. The morning begins with the mile beginning at 9 am followed by the start of the 5K at 9:30 am. The dash begins at 10:30 am. Click here to download a course map. The entry fees are $20 for the 5K, $15 for the mile and $5 for the 50-yard dash. The entry fee includes a t-shirt for the 5K and mile entrants- guaranteed to all those entered by April 1. In the 50-yard dash, one can order a shirt for an additional $5 if done by April 1. In the 5K, runners can enter as either a competitive entrant or a recreational entrant. Competitive entrants will be issued a chip, will receive an official timer and be eligible for awards. Recreational runners will not receive an official time and will not be eligible for awards. However, there will be a digital clock at the finish line where all participants can see their finishing times. In the 5K, awards will be presented to the top three males overall, to the top three females overall, and to the top three finishers in each of the following age groups: (both sexes) 9-under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, and 80-over. The mile is not chip-timed, but the first ten finishers who had registered for the mile will receive awards. All finishers will receive ribbons. The 50-yard dash is for children ages 6 and below. The first five finishers who had registered for the dash will receive awards. All finishers will receive ribbons. Late entrants can register and pre-registered runners can pick up their packets either at Fleet Feet on 3546 Wade Avenue on Thursday, April 15 from 4-7 pm or on race day at St. Timothy’s School gym beginning at 7:30 am. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center. Since its inception, the Spring Sprint has raised over $76,000 for charities. The St. Timothy’s Spring Sprint is the sixth race in the the eight-race Second Empire Spring 2010 Grand Prix Series. Other races in the Spring Series are the Run for Young in Raleigh on Saturday, January 9, the Run for the Roses in Raleigh on Sunday, February 7, the 2010 Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K for Special Olympics in Raleigh on Saturday, February 20, the WakeMed Cary Distance Festival in Cary on Saturday, March 6, the Run for the Oaks in Raleigh on Saturday, March 13, the Second Empire 5K Classic in Raleigh on Sunday, May 2, and the Inside-Out Sports Classic Half-Marathon in Cary on Sunday, May 17. Runners who participate in these races accumulate points and are awarded money and prizes at an awards banquet held at the Second Empire Restaurant at the conclusion of the Series. For more information on the Series, go to http://www.second-empire.com/race/grand-prix-series-2010/\ Click here to register using a credit card. Click here to download a mail-in entry form.. April 17 (Saturday) Raleigh – 11th Annual House Your Neighbor 10K, 5K and Fun Run - 8:30 a.m. – 10,000 meters, 5,000 meters, 1 Mile– Contact: Luisa Jaramillo lfjarami@ncsu.edu or at (919)744-6020 This race is put on by students at NCSU and will be held on Centennial Campus. This will be the first year that have added a 10K to the event. The entry fees are $20 for the 10K, $15 for the 5K, and $10 for the mile. T-shirts are guaranteed to all those registered by April 3. Awards will be given to the top male overall and to the top female overall in both the 5K and 10K. Proceeds will help Wake County Habitat for Humanity. For more information, go to http://clubs.ncsu.edu/habitat/about5k.php.
April 18 (Sunday) Durham, NC – 2010 Spring Saunter – 2:30 pm – 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters – Contact: Emily Bennett at (507)450-5022 or at emilylaura88@hotmail.com. This is a new race for the Triangle Area being put on by the good people of Summit Church in Brier Creek. The races start and finish at the Church which is located at 2335 Presidential Drive, Durham, NC 27703. The 10K starts at 2:30 pm and the 5k begins at 3 pm. The entry fees are $30 for the 10K and $20 for the 5K. After April 1, both fees increase by $5. The entry fee includes a t-shirt. In each race, awards will be presented to the top 3 males overall, to the top three females overall and to the top three females in each of the following age divisions: 18-under, 19-25, 26-35, 36-45, and 46-up. Awards will also be presented to the top finisher in each race from each of the churches four locations – Brier creek AM, Brier Creek PM, West Club and Cole Mill. There also will be college team competition among four local universities: Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State, and Southeastern. Scores will be based on the top five finishers from each school with awards going to the fastest men’s team and the fastest women’s team in both races. Proceeds from the race will benefit Habitat for Humanity. Click here to download a mail-in entry form.
April 24 (Saturday) Raleigh – Run for Our Heroes – 9:00 am – 5,000 meters, Kid's Dash – Contact: Kimberly Swinson at runforourheroes@aol.com The inaugural Run For Our Heroes in April of 2009 drew over 600 entries. Bobby Mack was the class of the field as he covered the certified downtown 5K course in 14:45. Elaine Lawrie ran 18:56 to finish third overall an claim the women’s crown. Click here for a copy of the course map. Splits will be called at miles 1 & 2 and at the halfway mark. There will be 2 water stations on the course. ChampionChip timing will be used to guarantee accurate results. This race will offer each entrant in the 5K a choice of being a competitive or recreational entrant. Here is the difference: Competitive entrants are those who wish to be eligible for awards or just want to receive an official time. Recreational entrants are those who don’t care about being eligible for awards and do not want an official time. However, there will be a digital clock at the finish line where each entrant can see their finish time. The entry fee includes a t-shirt – guaranteed to all those registered NLT Aptil 9. After that date it will be on a “first-entered, first-served” basis. In the 5K race, awards will be presented to the first, second, and third place overall male and female finishers and to the first three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups: 14-under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80 and over. In addition, awards will be presented to the top three male and female Law Enforcement Officer finishers. The McGruff Crime Dog Kids’ Dash will start at 10 a.m. for children ages 10 and under. The entry fee for this 100 yard dash is $5 (no late fee). For an additional $5, each participating child can have their picture taken with McGruff at the Police Memorial. The fee for the Kids’ Dash does not include a t-shirt. All participants in the McGruff Kids’ Dash will receive a gift pack. Late entrants can register and pre-registered runners can pick up their packets at the Athlete’s Foot in Cameron Village on Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 5pm-7pm. or at the race site on race day beginning at 7:30am. For directions to The Athlete’s Foot, go to www.theathletesfootrdu.com. Following the race, there will be a post-race social at Napper Tandy's Restaurant. There will be free food and door prizes for the participants. For more information about the event, go to www.runforourheroes.org. Click here to download a mail-in entry form.
April 24 (Saturday) Durham – Angels Among Us 5K – 5K Run and Family Fun Walk – 8 a.m. – Ellen Stainback at ellen.stainback@duke.edu or (919) 684-4784. Last year over 1,300 runners completed the 5K race led by Nicholas Winkel (17:17) and Rachel Kroll (20:38). Since this was a new course, both are automatic course records. For all the information go to www.angelsamongus.org. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW May 1 (Saturday) Raleigh – MOB 3rd Annual 5K Run – 8:30 am – Fun Run, 5,000 meters – Contact: Dawn White at (919)772-6264x227 or at dawnwhite@wakechristianacademy.com. In May, 2009, over 60 runners and walkers came out for this event. Raymond Dobson won the race in 19:58, while China Chein took the women’s title in 24:26. Since this was the first year the course was certified, both performances are course records. The featured 5K will begin at 8:30 am followed by the start of the Kid’s Fun Run. This event will be run entirely within the campus of Wake Christian Academy in South Raleigh. The school is located just off 401 South at 5500 Wake Academy Drive. Click here to download a 5K course map. The entry fee for the 5K is $20, increasing to $25 after April 19, and $25 on race day The fee forrthe Kids Run is $15. Participants registering on or before April 19 are guaranteed a shirt. Those registering for the 5K can enter either as a Competitive runner and receive an official time and be eligible for awards or as a Recreational entrant who will not receive an official time nor will they be eligible for awards.. Awards will be give to the first three male and females in each of the following age groups: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60-over. The Kids’ Fun Run is a ¾ mile run for children ages 12 and under. All finishers will receive a medal. Race packets can be picked up and late entrants can register either at packet pickup at the school on Friday, April 3rd, from 4:30 – 6:30 pm or on race day beginning at 7:30 am. Proceeds from the race will towards the support of the work of Jim Gardner, a 1986 graduate of WCA, who, along with his family, has been serving as a missionary in Mexico since 1992. The next step in their ministry has led them to plant a church in Morelia, Michoacan, and secure a permanent property to establish a year-round camping ministry for youth. Click here to download a mail-in entry form.
May 1 (Saturday) Raleigh – Run the Ridge – 9:30 am – 5,000 meters, Mile Walk – Contact: Jeff Zampa at jeff@runtheridge.org When last held in fall of 2008, almost 200 runners registered for this event. Tim Pierce led the field with a course record 18:14. Jennifer Coon won the women’s title in 24:43. Gretchen Curtice holds the woemn’s course mark of 22:31 set in 2007. The race starts and finishes in the Delta Ridge Community near the intersection of Duraleigh Road and Glenwood Avenue. Both the 5K and the 1-mile walk begin at 9:30 am Click here to download a course map. . The entry fee is $25 for either event and includes a short-sleeved Dry-Tech shirt – guaranteed to all those registered by April 23. The fee increases to $30 after April 23 up to.and including, race day. In the 5K, awards will be presented to the top three males and the top three female finishers. Profits from the race will go to Hope for Belize Inc., a non-profit organization that got its unofficial start in 2006. Our mission is to radically impact rural communities of Belize, C.A. by sharing the Good News and love of Jesus Christ through a variety of partnership ministries. We accomplish this by building community campuses that serve as a center for spiritual and personal growth in the local communities. For more information, go to www.runtheridge.org Click here to download a mail-in entry form.
May 2 (Sunday) Raleigh - 10th Annual Second Empire 5K Classic - 2:00 p.m. - 5,000m, 1 mile, Kid's Dash - Contact: Jim Young at (919)873-1207 or at tjyoung@mindspring.com In 2008 a crowd of over 500 runners and walkers turned out for this event in downtown Raleigh. Tim Surface (15:55) was the overall winner. Angelina Blackmon ran 16:50 to win the women’s title. Course records are held by Abdul Alzindani (14:32) and Jemissa Hess (16:36). The race, which is usually held in the fall, was not held in 2009 so it could move to a spring date 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. The afternoon begins with the start of the 5K at 2 pm followed by the mile at 3pm and the Kids’ 100-Yard Dash at 3:15. The entry fees are $20 for the 5K if received NLT April 24th, $25 from April 25th to May 1, and $30 on race day. The entry fee includes a short-sleeved technical shirt guaranteed to all those whose entries are received NLT April 24th. After that date the race will do their best to provide everyone with a shirt but cannot guarantee it. For the 1-mile run, the entry fee is $10, and for the Kid’s Dash, the fee is $5. The latter two entry fees do not include a shirt, but a shirt can be ordered with those entries for an additional $10 if received NLT April 24th. Those entering the 5K have the option of registering as a competitive or recreational entrant. Here is the difference: Competitive entrants are those who wish to receive an official finishing time, to be eligible awards, and/or get credit for participating in a race which is part of the Second Empire Spring Grand Prix. Recreational entrants are those who do not care about receiving an official time, being eligible for awards and/or receiving points in the Grand Prix. Recreational entrants can either time themselves or see their finish times on a digital clock at the finish line. In the 5K, all competitive entrants will be timed using the new BibTag system developed by MyLaps Sport Timing. All of the electronic components are in the bib, which eliminates picking up a chip on race day and chip collecting after the race. Each participant will receive a “chip time” and a “gun time” with awards all based on “gun times.” No official times will be taken for those signing up as recreational entrants in the 5k, the Mile or the Kid’s Dash, but all finishers will be able to see their finishing times on a digital clock at the finish line. In the 5K, awards will be presented to the top three males overall, to the top three females overall, to the top three master finishers of each sex, to the top three wheelchair finishers and to the top 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, 70-74, and 75-over. Pre-register entrants can pick up their race packets and late entrants can register at The Athlete's Foot located at 2035 Cameron Street in Cameron Village on Friday, April 30 from 5-7 pm or on Saturday, May 1, at the CU Fitness Center from 2-4 pm. Pre-register entrants can also pick up their race packets and late entrants can register on race day at the start/finish area beginning at 12 noon. The CU Fitness Center is located in the 400 block of Hillsborough Street – a half-block west of the Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern. Once again the Second Empire Grand Prix Classic will feature the CU Fitness Pump ‘n Run. In this competition, males will bench press 80% of their body weight and women will press 40%.of their weight. For each press, 15 seconds will be subtracted from the individual’s 5K time. The bench presses can be done either at packet pickup on Saturday, May 1, at the CU Fitness Center from 2-4 pm or on race day beginning at 12 noon. The cost of this competition is an additional $5 paid at weigh-in, Awards will be presented to the top three males and to the top three females with the lowest net times. The beneficiary of this year’s race will be Hopeful Parents whose mission is to support, educate, and celebrate with members of the adoption triad. More specifically to assist prospective adoptive parents in preparing to adopt, to provide community support for adoptive families and to homor birth families through charity. Click here for a copy of the course map Click here to register on-line using a credit card. The Second Empire 5K Classic is the seventh race in the the eight-race Second Empire Spring 2010 Grand Prix Series. Other races in the Spring Series are the Run for Young in Raleigh on Saturday, January 9, the Run for the Roses in Raleigh on Sunday, February 7, the 2010 Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K for Special Olympics in Raleigh on Saturday, February 20, the WakeMed Cary Distance Festival in Cary on Saturday, March 6, the Run for the Oaks in Raleigh on Saturday, March 13, the St. Timothy’s School Spring Sprint in Raleigh on Saturday, April 17, and the Inside-Out Sports Classic Half-Marathon in Cary on Sunday, May 17. Runners who participate in these races accumulate points and are awarded money and prizes at an awards banquet held at the Second Empire Restaurant at the conclusion of the Series. For more information on the Series, go to http://www.second-empire.com/race/grand-prix-series-2010/ May 2 (Sunday) Fuquay-Varina - Tiger Trot 5K - 3:00 p.m. – 5,000 meters, 1 mile, and Teeny Tiger Trot – Contact: John Cordaro at jcordaro@wcpss.net Last spring this event had 81 entrants in the 5K. Clay Jones and Ryan Catrine finished in a tie for first in 18:52, and Robin Baxter won the women’s title in 23:06. The course marks are held by Mitchell Graw (16:12) and Bernadette O’Neill (21:28). The races all start and finish at the Lincoln Heights Elementary School at 307 Bridge Street in Fuquay-Varina. For a copy of the course map, click here. The 1-mile Family Fun Run begins at 3:00 p.m., the featured 5K starts at 3:45 p.m., and the Teeny Tiger Trot, which is 1/8 mile, kicks off at 5:00 p.m. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW May 8 (Saturday) Clayton – Clayton Road Race – 9 am – 5,000 meters, Tot Trot – Contact: Matt Lorion at mlorion@townofclaytonnc.org. One of the area’s oldest continuously run road races, this event is part of the East Carolina Corporate Road Race series. Click here to download a course map. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW May 8 (Saturday) Kill Devil Hills – Yuengling 2010 Nags Head Woods 5K Run and Village Realty 1 Mile Family Fun Run - 8 a.m. - 5000m, 1 Mile - Contact: Noel Preston at NagsHeadWoods5K@gmail.com This is 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 528 runners/walkers registered for this 5K event. Matthew Geisz (18:33) won the race. Jennifer Hollday won the women’s title in 20:37. Jason Page holds the course record for the men of 16:46. Megan Holden holds the women’s course record of 18:37 The 5K course is gently rolling and is run over mostly hard-packed dirt/gravel/sand trails in the tree-shaded woods And even though the race is professionally run with ChampionChip timing and everything running like clockwork, the atmosphere is low key. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW May 8 (Saturday) Greenville – Bright Night 5K – 7:30 pm – 5,000 meters – Contact: Bethann Wilkie at bawilkie@suddenlink.net This will be Greenville’s only twilight race. Held in honor of Emily Bright, who died of ovarian cancer in 2008 at the age of 32, this race will start and finish at Moe’s Southwest Grill located at 610 Red Banks Road in Greenville. The entry fee is $20 until May 1. After May 1, the fee is $25. If one wishes to purchase a t-shirt, the cost is an additional $5. Shirts are guaranteed to all entered by May 1. Race packets can be picked up and late entrants can register beginning at 5 pm on race day. Awards will be given to the first three males overall, to the first three females overall and to the first three finishers (both sexes) in each of the following age divisions: 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-over. Following the race there will be a post-race party at Moe’s. Proceeds from the race will be distributed through A Bright Light, a charitable fund managed through the Greater Greenville Community Foundation. Funds will be used for Ovarian Cancer Research & Awareness. Click here to download a mail-in entry form.
May 15 (Saturday) Apex – St. Mary Magdalene Monarchs in Motion 5K Run/Walk – 8 am – 5,000 meters, Children’s 200-yard – Contact: Mike Grace at mike5kgrace@gmail.com In May of 2009, over 340 participants registered for this event which is put on by the good people at the St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Apex. Paul Potori won the race in 18:27. Stacey Ruesch won the women’s title in a course-record 20:51. Travis Walter’s holds the men’s course mark of 17:26 set in 2008.. The race starts and finishes at the church which is located at 625 Magdala Place, Apex, NC 27502. Click here for a copy of the course map. The 5K entrants have a choice between being timed (competitive) or not being timed (recreational). The entry fees for the competitive 5K entrants is $25 ($30 after May 9). For the recreational 5K entrants the fees are $20 and $25, respectively. For ages 10 and under, the fees for the recreational 5K are $10 and $15 (after May 9). There is no fee for the Kid’s Dash. All those registered by May 10 are guaranteed a t-shirt. After that date it is “first-c0me, first-served.” Race packets can be picked up and late entrants can register on Friday, May 14, at the St. Mary Magdalene Activities Building from 3-7 pm or on race day beginning at 6:30 am. Medals will be awarded 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) 10-under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-over. Click here to download a mail-in entry form.
May 15 (Saturday) Grimesland – Lake Kristi Triathlon – 8 am – ½-mile swim, 15-mile bike, 3-mile run – Contact: Carl Bonner at janandcbonner@nc.rr.com. This will be the 10th year for this event which had 144 entries last year. John Royal led all finishers in 1:11:19. Suzie Hosman won the women’s competition in 1:22:29. The swim is in man-made lake, the bike is on the paced roads, and the 3-mile run is on grass. The entry fees are $40 for individual entries and $90 for team entries. After May 6, the fees are $60 and $120, respectively. The entry fee includes a t-shirt with correct sizes guaranteed to those who register by May 6. All participants must be USAT members. One-day USAT-memberships are available for $10. Trophies will be presented to the top three males overall, to the top three teams overall, and to the top three finishers in each of the following categories (both sexes): 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. In accordance with USAT rules, one’s is his or her age as of December 31, 2010. Awards will also be presented to the top three teams in three divisions – all male, all female and co-ed. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Greenville Pitt County Special Olympics. Click here to register on-line using a credit card. Click here to download an entry form. For more details, go to www.tricredibles.com/lakekristi. May 16 (Sunday) Cary - Inside-Out Sports Classic - 7:00 a.m. -13.1 miles, 10,000 meters - Contact: iosclassic@ncroadrunners.org. In 2009 over 400 runners ignored the threat of rain and came out for this event. Paul Potori (1:25:10) and Yvonne Ou (1:28:15) were tops in the half-marathon. In the 10K, Paul Himberger (34:10) was the fastest. Kristin Villopoto (42:25) was the women’s champion. Since this was a new course in 2009, all performances are automatically course records. The race starts and finishes at 4001 Weston Parkway with most of the courses being on the trails of Umstead State Park. For copies of the course maps, go to http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/search/ and enter NC09034PH for the 10K and NC09035PH for the half-marathon. For all the information, click here to go to the race’s web site. The Inside-Out Sports Half-Marathon is the last race in the the eight-race Second Empire Spring 2010 Grand Prix Series. Other races in the Spring Series are the Run for Young in Raleigh on Saturday, January 9, the Run for the Roses in Raleigh on Sunday, February 7, the 2010 Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K for Special Olympics in Raleigh on Saturday, February 20, the WakeMed Cary Distance Festival in Cary on Saturday, March 6, the Run for the Oaks in Raleigh on Saturday, March 13, the St. Timothy’s School Spring Sprint in Raleigh on Saturday, April 17, and the Second Empire 5K Classic in Raleigh on Sunday, May 2. Runners who participate in these races accumulate points and are awarded money and prizes at an awards banquet held at the Second Empire Restaurant at the conclusion of the Series. For more information on the Series, go to http://www.second-empire.com/race/grand-prix-series-2010/ June 5 (Saturday) Fuquay-Varina – Run the Quay – 8:30 am – 5,000 Meters – Contact: Nelsa Cox (919)669-3600 or nelsa@earthlink.net. A record field of 570 runners and walkers signed up for this event in its 5th year easily surpassing the old mark of 350 entrants set in 2008. Chris Capps proved to be the fastest runner in the field as he covered the course inn16:55. Randy Stockbridge won the women’s title in 19:04. The course records are held by Devin Swann (15:39) and Tara Wojciecjowshi (17:41). Both marks were set in 2008. Click here to download a copy of the course map. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW June 5 (Saturday) Archer’s Lodge – 2nd Annual Andrew "AJ" Johnson Memorial 5K and 1 Mile - 8:30 a.m. - 5,000 meters, 1 Mile– Contact: Blair Barnes at aj5kraceteam@yahoo.com. This race is in memory of Andrew Johnson, who was killed on December 4, 2008, in an automobile accident. He was a dedicated firefighter for the City of Raleigh Fire Department and also volunteered as a Captain for the Archer Lodge Volunteer Fire Department. He was only 25 years old when he was killed but had already made such an impact in the community through his involvement with the fire department. He was very passionate about helping younger firefighters learn the skills they needed to be successful at this difficult career. He was always stressing the importance of training in order to help the firefighter as well as those citizens in the community that need them in difficult situations. He was a certified fire instructor and volunteered his time to help train other firefighters. Over 600 runners and walkers turned out for this race in 2009 to honor their fallen hero. Bobby Martinez was the overall winner in 17:15. Brandi Bluming was the women’s champion after running 20:05. Unfortunately the race was unable to get a professional timing company to compile their race results, but that problem has been solved . Young & Associates will be timing the race in 2010 year using the ChampionChip. The race starts and finishes at the Archer Lodge Fire Department located at 6843 Covered Bridge Road in Clayton. The mile starts at 8:30 and the 5K will begin at 9:00 am. For information and photos of the 2009 race, go to www.aj5k.com. 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 $25 up to May 21 and $30 thereafter. For the recreational entries the fees are $20 and $25, respectively. For the mile, the fee are $10 and $15, respectively. The entry fee includes a t-shirt guaranteed to all entered by May 21 ansd on a “first-come, first-served” basis thereafter.. 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, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-over. The overall winners are also eligible for age group awards. Also each child age 12 and under who finishes either race will receive a participation ribbon. Pre-registered entrants can pick up their race packets and late entrants can register at the Archer Lodge Fire Department either on Friday, June 4, from 5-8 pm or on race day beginning at 6:30 am. Click here to download a mail-in entry form. Click here to register on-line using a credit card. August 28 (Saturday) Cary – 16th Annual Run for Life – 8:30 am – 5,000m, 1 mile – Contact: Bob & Kathy Klein at blk4jmj@juno.com. Last year over 350 runners and walkers registered for this event which is held at the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. Joseph Elsakr took top honors in 18:12. Anne Clinton won the women’s competition in 18:56. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW September 11 (Saturday) Raleigh – 8th Annual Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Awareness Walk and 5K Run – 8:30 a.m. - 5,000 meters - Contact: Melanie Bacheler at ovarianawarenesswalk@hotmail.com In 2009, the high successful Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Awarenes Walk added a 5K run. Over 300 runners completed the 5K led by Joe Ballou’s 18:45 clocking. Jennifer Hannen won the women’s competition in 20:28. Since this was the first year that course was used, both times are the course records. The run will begin at 8:30 am and the 2-mile walk will follow at 10:30 am. Both events start and finish at Sanderson High School. Click here to download a course map. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW September 18 (Saturday) High Point – 24th Annual Warren Rives 5K - 8:00 a.m. -5000m, Fun Run - Contact: Alana Greene, One of the Triad's most popular races, this event drew a crowd of over 400 entries in 2009. Cole Atkins ( Both courses start and finish at the For directions to the starting line, go to www.mapquest.com and type in The fun run, for which no official times are taken, begins at MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW September 18 (Saturday) Henderson – The Foundation 5 - 8:00 a.m. - 5,000 meters, 1 mile. Kid’s Dash - Contact: Nick LaRaia at laraian@mphosp.org. This race is organized by the good folks at Maria Parham Medical Center,to benefit the Marham Parham Healthcare Foundation. In 2009, a field of over 70 runners/walkers registered for this event. Heath Davis (19:12) and Cara Grout (23:10) were the overall winners. Aaron Carr holds the course record of 17:42 set in 2008. Jill Metzer (19:54) holds the women’s course record, also set in 2008. The course starts and finishes at the Medical Center which is located at 566 Ruin Creek Road in Henderson. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW September 25 (Saturday) Raleigh – The Patrol Stroll – 8:30 am – 5,000 meters, 1 mile, MADD's Kid's Dash – Contact: L.W. McKeithan at lwmckeithan@nchsp.org This race, first held in 2006 and run for two years as an 8K, switched to a 5K in 2009. Devin Swann was the class of the field as he led the field of 141 finishers with a 15:02 clocking. Steph Pezzullo won the women's competition in 17:50. The race starts and finishes at the NCSHP Training Facility near Garner located at 3318 Old Garner Road, Raleigh, NC 27610. Part of the race is run on the NC Highway Patrol Driving Track. Click here to download a course map. The entry fee for the 5K is $20, $30 after September 20, up to and including race day. For the mile, the fee is $15 with no late fee, and for the Kid’s Dash the fee is $2. T0shirts will be given to the first 300 people who enter either the mile or the 5K. In the 5K, cash awards of $500, $300 and $100 will be presented to the first three males and the first three females for 1ts, 2nd, and 3rd place, respectively. The top three in each of the following age divisions will also receive awards (both sexes): 15-under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70-over. Awards will also be presented to the top three male troopers and top three female troopers. There also will be team competition for I the 5K. A team consists of three or more individuals who work for the same law enforcement team or military unit. In the mile all finishers will receive an official time. The 50-yard MADD Dash is for children ages 12 and under. Profits from the race will go to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). For more information, visit www.thepatrolstroll.org Click here to download a mail-in entry form.
October 2 (Saturday) Selma – Selma Railroad Run – 8 am – 5,000 meters – Contact: Joni at selmaparks_rec@yahoo.com. One of the area’s oldest continuous run races, the Selma Railroad Run had 145 entrants last year. Stephen Sykes won the 5K in 16:55 while Katie Leger took the women’s title in 19:25. The race is run on a flat, USAT&F-certified course. Click here for a copy of the course map. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW October 9 (Saturday) Raleigh – Triangle Run/Walk for Autism (formerly the Autism Ribbon Run) - 9:00 a.m. - 5,000m, Mile, Kid’s Dash - Contact: Heather Hargrave (919)743-0208 or hhargrave@autismsociety-nc.org. In 2009 over 1,000 runners finished this 5K with Kevin Pierpoint leading the way in a course-record 15:30. Brennan Liming won the women’s competition in 17:56. Georgia Davis holds the w women’s course record of 17:27 set in 2008.. Click here to download a course map. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW October 16 (Saturday) Staunton (VA) – 1st Choice GMAC 10 Miler - 7:45 a.m. -10 Miles - Contact: Deborah Branstetter at (540)886-0145 or at dfbranstetter@yahoo.com In 2009 over 70 runners entered this third-annual event. Glen Bjerke broke the course record as he won in 56:54. Karen Myers was the women’s champion finishing in 1:13:24, Carmin Green hold’s the women’s record of 1:03:32 set in 2007. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW October 23 (Saturday) Apex – American Tobacco Trail 10-Miler – 9 am - 10 Miles – Contact: Brad Broyles at att10miler@ncroadrunners.org In its third year, this race quickly reached its limit of 400 runners in 2009. Rob Stanfield was the overall winner completing the out-and-back course with a time of 59:51 Katie Leger won the women’s race in 1:06:44 Jim Wahl set the men’s course record of 54:25 in 2008. Brennam Liming holds the women’s course mark of 1:02:50 set in 2007. The race starts and finishes at the American Tobacco Trail White Oak Church Road Parking Lot on White Oak Church Road in Apex. Click here for a copy of the course map, The race will benefit the Triangle Rails to Trails Conservancy. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW October 23 (Saturday) Morrisville – Run for Healthier Babies – 9 am – 5,000 meters, 1 mile – Contact: LaRonda Scott at (919)424-2156 or LScott@marchofdimes.org. In its seventh year, this race had over 400 entrants. Fast times were the order of the day as Bobby Mack led all runners with a 14:34 clocking. Jemissa Van Hoy won the women’s competition in 17:34. Both are course records. Once again the race will be part of the Second Empire Fall Grand Prix. Click here to download a course map. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
October 30 (Saturday) Knightdale – ICG Run - 8 a.m. - 5,000 meters, 1 mile - Contact: Jun Lee at bestkick@aol.com. In 2009 over 300 runners and walkers registered for this event with most of the entrants opting for the 1-mile distance. Fernando Marriano (22:07) led all finishers. Mekka Williams (27:26) was the top woman finisher. James Lawson (18:26) and Rita Beard (21:40) hold the course records – both et in 2008. The event is being put on by Jun Lee of the Black Belt World Headquarters at 300 Black Belt World Drive in Knightdale. The beneficiary of the race is the International Coalition for Good Health & Good Friends which raises funds for building schools throughout the world. The 5k starts at 8 am, and the mile begins at 9 am MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW October 31 (Sunday) Raleigh- The Monster Dash - 2 pm. - 5,000 meters, 1 Mile Walk - Contact: Mike Zimmerman at theathletesfoot.mz@verizon.net In 2009 a record field of over 300 runners and walkers celebrated Halloween a week early at the Monster Dash. The 5K finishers were led by Brandon Jones (16:39) and Megan Hegarty (20:06). The race is sponsored by The Athlete’s Foot and the races start and finish in Cameron Village where the store is located. In addition to the overall and age group awards, prizes will also be given for the best costumes. The mile starts at 2;00 pm, and the 5K begins at 2:30 pm. Click here to download a course map. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW November 6 (Saturday) Raleigh - Free to Breathe 5K – 9:00 am – 5,000 meters, Mile – Contact: Heather Gill at (919)784-0410 or at hgill@NationalLungCancerPartnership.org Now in its fourth year, this event had a record field of over 1,000 entrants last year. Gavin Coombs, who on the 2009 Second Empire Grand Prix Series, took first-place honors with a course-record 15:35. Kimberlie Fowler also set a new women’s course record as she finished in 18:37. The race starts and finishes on the Centennial Campus at NC State University. Click here to download a course map. Once again, the race will be part of the Fall 2010 Grand Prix Series. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW November 6 (Saturday) Raleigh, NC – CF Climb for Life – 9 am – Stair Climb – Contact: Deanna Wilson at (919)845-2155 or dewilson@cff.org. This will be Raleigh’s first stair climb event, The race, which will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, will take place at the Wachovia Capital Center in downtown Raleigh. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW December 11 (Saturday) Cary, NC – New Balance Reindeer Romp – 10 am – 5,000 meters – Contact: Karl Lyon at Karl.Lyon@apexnc.org, One of the larger area races, this event regularly draws over 1,000 runners and walkers to the WakeMed Soccer Park for this cross-country event. Most of the participants are from Girls on the Run. Last year Joe Moore led the field to the finish line in 15:48. Trishna Moore won the women’s competition with a 20:01 effort. The course records age held by Jason Jabaut (15:12) and Adrianne So (18:33). MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
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