RACE SCHEDULE - Last Update 07/02/2009
2009/2010
January * February * March * April * May *
June * July * August * September * October * November * December
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January (2010)
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February (2010)
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March (2010)
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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 |
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March 20 (Saturday) Durham |
newhope 5K/10K – ?? am - 10,000 meters, 5,000 meters, Kids’ fun run - Contact: Jonathan Keane at (919)960-4673 or at race@newhopenc.org |
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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. |
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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. | |
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April (2010) |
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May (2010)
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June (2010)
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July
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August
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August 8 (Saturday)Littleton |
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The Crossing on Lake Gaston – 9 am – 1-mile swim – Contact: Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce at 1-866-730-5711 or at lgcc@earthlink.net |
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August 29 (Saturday)Cary |
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15th 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
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September 12 (Saturday) Oxford |
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Run with the Lions – 8:30 a.m. – 5,000 meters, 1 mile – Contact: Eddie Crews at (919)691-1199 or walter.crews@ncmail.net. |
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September 12 (Saturday) Raleigh |
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North Hills 5K Run/Walk at the Roc – 9 a.m. – 5K. 1 mile, 100-yard Kid’s Dash, Senior Stoll – Contact: Spencer Good – sgood@rocraleigh.com. |
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September 13 (Sunday) Raleigh |
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The Magnificent Mile - 2:00 p.m. - 1 mile, 1/4-mile Kid's Run, 100-meter Kid's Dash - Jim Young at (919)873-1207 or at tjyoung@mindspring.com |
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September 19 (Saturday) High Point |
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23rd 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 (Sunday) Greenville |
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Splash & Dash Kids Triathlon - 2 pm – Pool Swim, Bike, Run – Contact: Kyle Pitchford at (252)329-4107 (days) or kidstri@greenvillenc.gov. |
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September 26 (Saturday) Raleigh |
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Women's Distance Festival – 8:30 a.m. - 5,000 meters - Contact: Ken Hamilton at kghamilton@nc.rr.com. |
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September 26 (Saturday) Raleigh |
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7th Annual Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Awareness Walk and 5K Run – 9:30 a.m. - 5,000 meters - Contact: Melanie Bacheler at ovarianawarenesswalk@hotmail.com |
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September 27 (Sunday) Research Triangle |
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Anna's Angels 10 Miler and 5K - 8 a.m. – 10 Miles, 5,000 meters - Contact: Michelle Pfeiffer at michellepfeiffer@nc.rr.com. |
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October
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October 2-3 (Friday/Saturday) Cary |
Great American Cross-Country Festival - 3:30 pm (Friday) - 8K (College Men), 5K (all others) - Contact: Chris Seaton at ccseaton@gmail.com. |
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October 3 (Saturday) Selma |
Railroad Run – 8 a.m. – 5,000 meter – Contact: Joni Hubble-Zenberg, Selma Parks & Recreation at (919)975-1411 or selmaparks_rec@yahoo.com |
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October 10 (Saturday) Raleigh |
Triangle Run/Walk for Autism (formerly the Autism Ribbon Run) - 10:00 a.m. - 5,000m, Mile, Kid’s Dash - Contact: Heather Hargrave (919)743-0208 or hhargrave@autismsociety-nc.org. |
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October 10 (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@algagen.com |
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October 17 (Saturday) Henderson |
The Foundation 5 – 9 am - 5,000 meters, 1 mile – Contact: Nick LaRaia at (252)436-1606 or at laraian@mphosp.org |
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October 17 (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 |
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October 24 (Saturday) Apex |
American Tobacco Trail 10-Miler – 10 Miles – Contact: Brad Broyles at brad@misterfun.com |
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October 24 (Saturday) Greenville |
Select Bank & Trust Good Samaritan 5K - 8:30 a.m. - 5,000 meters, 1 mile - Contact: info@hope-of-glory.org |
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October 25 (Sunday) Morrisville |
7th Annual 5K Run for Healthier Babies- 2:00 p.m. - 5,000m, 1 mile - Contact: Tim Brady at (919)460-2192 or at run4babies@yahoo.com. |
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October 25 (Sunday) Cary |
The Carying Place 5K - 2 pm. - 5,000 meters, 1 Mile Walk - Contact: thecaryingplace5k@gmail.com |
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October 31 (Saturday) Raleigh |
Sue A. Hoying 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run - 9 am – 5,000 meters, Fun Run – Contact: John Tardif at susanahoyingrun@aol.com. | |
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November
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December
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December 5 (Saturday) Cary |
New Balance Reindeer Romp 5K – 5,000 Meters – 10:00 a.m. – Contact: Karl Lyon at klyon12@hotmail.com. |
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December 5 (Saturday) Raleigh |
Jingle Bell Run – 5,000 Meters, 1 mile, Kid’s Dash – 10:00 a.m. – Contact: Candy Fuller at candyfuller@earthlink.net. |
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December 6 (Sunday) Greenville |
Reindeer Dash for Cash – 10 miles, 5,000 Meters – 1:00 p.m. – Contact: Dawn Cash at 252/531-4241 or dawn@reindeerdashforcash.org. |
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December 12 (Saturday) Cary |
St. Michael School Jolly Elf Trail Run – 5,000 Meters, 1 mile, 200-yard Kid's Dash – 8 a.m. – Contact: Colleen Ueland at cueland@nc.rr.com |
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December 13 (Sunday) Chapel Hill |
6th Annual Southern Village Holiday 5K – 5,000 Meters, 1 mile – 2:00 p.m. – Contact: Courtney Snooks at courtneysnooks@yahoo.com | |
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August 8 (Saturday) Littleton – The Crossing on Lake Gaston – 9 am – 1-mile swim – Contact: Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce at 1-866-730-5711 or at lgcc@earthlink.net
This event is a one-mile (roughly) swim across Lake Gaston. The crossing occurs in a protected area adjacent to the Eaton Ferry Bridge.
Registration will begin at 8:00 am at the Morningstar Marina located at 1847 Eaton Ferry Road in Littleton. The swim starts at 9 am.
The entry fee is $20 ($25 on race day). For the first time, this event will be using chip timing.
Awards will be presented to the first male and to the first female finishers and the most outrageous entry.
For more information, visit their web site at www.lakegastonchamber.com/sailacross.html
August 29 (Saturday) Cary -15th Annual Run for Life - 8:30 a.m. - 5,000m, 1 mile - Contact: Bob and Kathy Klein – blk4jmj@juno.com
Last year over 170 runners and walkers registered for this event. Omar Smith covered the 5K cross-country course in 17:12, breaking the course mark for this event by 10 seconds. Ivonne Chiro-Klevans (22:12) won the women’s title. Heather Wallace (21:06) holds the women’s course record.
The race is run at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. For directions to the Park, go to http://www.townofcary.org/depts/prdept/soccerpark/soccerdirections.htm
The one-mile run begins at 8:30 a.m. The 5K starts at 9:00 a.m.
The entry fees for the 5K are $20, if entry fee is received or postmarked NLT August 21 and $25 thereafter, up to and including race day. The entry fees for the one-mile run are $15 and $20, respectively. The entry fee includes a t-shirt.
In the mile, awards will be given to the first three boys and girls in each of the following age divisions: 8-under, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14.
In the 5K, the first three males overall and the first three females overall will receive gift certificates to The Athlete’s Foot. Awards will also be presented to the first three finishers in each of the following age divisions: (both sexes) 14 - under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-over.
There will also be a special packet pickup and late registration at Athlete’s Foot in Cameron Village in Raleigh from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 27.
Both the mile and the 5K will again be timed with the ChampionChip.
Click here to download a mail-in entry form.
For more information, go to www.raleighrunforlife.org
September 12 (Saturday) Oxford – Run with the Lions – 8:30 a.m. – 5,000 meters, 1 mile – Contact: Eddie Crews at (919)691-1199 or walter.crews@ncmail.net.
Last year 125 runners and walkers register for this event in its second year. Paul Yates won the race in 21:36. Jenny Fells ran 23:10 to win the women’s title. The course records are held by Dean Taccus (16:37) and Mary Gill (18:54).
Both races start and finish at the parking lot at the corner of Little John and Gilliam Streets in downtown Oxford. Click here for a copy of the course map.
The featured 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by the start of the mile at 9:30 a.m. The 5K will be timed with the ChampionChip. The mile will not be officially timed, but there will be a digital clock at the finish line so runners can see their finishing times.
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.
September 12 (Saturday) Raleigh – North Hills 5K Run/Walk at the Roc – 9 a.m. – 5K. 1 mile, 100-yard Kid’s Dash, Senior Stoll – Contact: Spencer Good – sgood@rocraleigh.com.
Last year, over 300 runners and walkers signed up for the event. Jarett Prady led the field over the certified North Raleigh course in 18:12. Elaine Lawrie was the women’s champion finishing 4th overall in a new women’s course record of 19:55. Erastus Kiama ste the men’s course record in 2007 with a 17:08 clocking.
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.
The morning begins with the 5K beginning at 9:00 a.m. The mile starts at 9:10 am, and the 100-yard Kid’s Dash begins at 10:00 a.m. ChampionChip technology will be used to time the 5K. No official times will be taken in the other two races.
There also will be a Senior Stroll which begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 9:45 a.m This is a walking event on the Recreation Outreach Center's indoor track. There is no set distance. Participants can register the day of the race for $10, which includes a t-shirt.
The entry fee for the 5K is $20 ($25 after September 1st. The fees for the mile and Kid’s Dash are $10 and $5, respectively, with no late fees. All of those registered for the 5K and mile will receive a t-shirt as part of their entry fees. Those entered in the Kid’s Dash can purchase a t-shirt for an additional $5.
In the 5K, awards will be presented to the first three males overall, to the first three females overall, to the first three master finishers of each sex, and to the first three finishers in each of the following age groups: 15-under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60-over.
September 13 (Sunday) Raleigh – The Magnificent Mile - 2:00 p.m. - 1 mile, 1/4-mile Kid's Run, 100-meter Kid's Dash - Jim Young at (919)873-1207 or tjyoung@mindspring.com
In September of 2008 over 400 runners turned out for this race (them known as the Magnificent Mile) in downtown Raleigh. 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. Click here for a copy of the course map.
Bobby Mack won the men’s mile in 4:13 tying the existing state mark for Open Men. Kasia Sujowski won the women’s mile in 5:15. In addition to Mack’s record, seven NC age group mile records were either set or tied.
The Magnificent Mile is also the first event in the eight-race Second Empire Grand Prix Series. Other races in the series include The Anna’s Angels 10-Mile Run in RTP on September 27, the Triangle Run/Walk for Autism( formerly the Autism Ribbon Run) in Raleigh on October 10, the 5K Run for Healthier Babies in RTP on October 25, the Free to Breathe 5K in Raleigh on November 7, the Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot 8K in Cary (Thanksgiving Day), the Jingle Bell Run in Raleigh on December 5, and the St. Michael School Jolly Elf Trail Run in Cary on December 12. 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
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
September 19 (Saturday) High Point – 23rd 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 380 entries in 2008. Tommy Boles (16:42) and Jennifer Vandiver (19:32) 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.
The fun run, for which no official times are taken, begins at 8:00 a.m. and the 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. The 5K is timed using ChampionChip technology.
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September 20 (Sunday) Greenville – Splash & Dash Kid Triathlon - 2 pm – Pool Swim, Bike, Run – Contact: Kyle Pitchford at (252)329-4107 (days) or kidstri@greenvillenc.gov.
Last year 81 kids participated in this event which takes place at the Greenville Aquatics and Fitness Center at 921 Staton Road, Greenville, NC 27858.
There are three divisions. Kids ages 6-8 will swim 25 yards, bike 2 miles and finish with a ½-mile run. For those ages 9-11, the distances are 75 yards, 2 miles, and 1 mile, respectively. Children ages 12-14 will swim 125 yards, bike 2 miles, and run 2 miles.
The swim is in a pool, the bike route is on city streets, and the run is on a ½ mile loop around the GAFC.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each division as well as to the top three relay teams in each division. Additionally, all finishers will receive a prize.
The entry fees are $30 for an individual entry and $70 for a team. After August 24th, the fees are $40 and $90, respectively. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt. There is a 200 person registration cap, and there is no race day registration.
After the event, participants and their families are welcome to use the pool and other GAFC facilities for the day. There will be free food and drinks and door prizes for the kids.
For more information, go to www.greenvillekidstri.org.
Click to download a mail-in entry form and the waiver. Both must be send in together with your payment.
September 26 (Saturday) Raleigh – Women's Distance Festival – 8:30 a.m. - 5,000 meters - Contact: Ken Hamilton at kghamilton@nc.rr.com.
Last year over 250 runners and walkers came out for the Women’s Distance Festival in downtown Raleigh. Mandy Hopper led the field through the downtown course in a course-record 19:44. Rima Bogardus set a new masters course record by finishing third overall in 23:04
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.
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
September 26 (Saturday) Raleigh – 7th Annual Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Awareness Walk and 5K Run – 9:30 a.m. - 5,000 meters - Contact: Melanie Bacheler at ovarianawarenesswalk@hotmail.com
Now in its seventh year, the high successful Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Awarenes Walk has added a 5K run. The run will begin at 9:30 and the 2-mile walk will follow at 11 am. Both events start and finish at Sanderson High School.
Click here to download a course map.
For all the details and to register on-line, click here.
September 27 (Sunday) Research Triangle Park - Anna's Angels 10 Miler and 5K - 8 a.m. – 10 Miles, 5,000 meters - Contact: Michelle Pfeiffer at michellepfeiffer@nc.rr.com.
Last year, over 600 runners and walkers registered for the 3rd Annual Anna’s Angels 10-miler and 5K run. Tyler Johnson was the overall winner in the 10 miler. Kimberlie Fowler broke her own course record when she won the women’s crown in 1:04:35. Devin Swann (50:59) owns the men’s course record.
In the 5K both course records fell. Omar Smith ran 16:50 to win while Brianna Gaal won the women’s title in 19:54.
Both races begin at 8 am, and both races will be timed with the ChampionChip
The certified courses will start and finish near the Sheraton Imperial. The start is on Slater and the finish is on Emperor. To download the course maps, go to http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/search/. Enter “NC06122NW” for the course number for the 5K and “NC06037PH” for the 10–mile course.
The Anna’s Angels 10 Miler is also the second event in the eight-race Second Empire Grand Prix Series. Other races in the series include the Magnificent Mile in Raleigh on September 13, the Triangle Run/Walk for Autism (formerly the Autism Ribbon Run) in Raleigh on October 10, the 5K Run for Healthier Babies in RTP on October 25, the Free to Breathe 5K in Raleigh on November 7, the Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot 8K in Cary (Thanksgiving Day), the Jingle Bell Run in Raleigh on December 5, and the St. Michael School Jolly Elf Trail Run in Cary on December 12. 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
NOTE: RUNNERS IN THE 10 MILER ARE THE ONLY ONES THAT WILL RECEIVE GP POINTS. THE 5K IS NOT PART OF THE GP SERIES.
Anna's Angels raises money for Down Syndrome research and is affiliated with Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center.
October 2-3 (Friday/Saturday) Cary - Great American Cross-Country Festival - 3:30 pm (Friday) - 8K (College Men), 5K (all others) - Contact: Chris Seaton at ccseaton@gmail.com.
This 2-day cross-country meet is limited to college and high school cross-country teams, For more information, go to www.nationalscholastic.org/greatamerican.
October 3 (Saturday) Selma –Railroad Run – 8 a.m. – 5,000 meter – Contact: Joni Hubble-Zenberg, Selma Parks & Recreation at (919)975-1411 or selmaparks_rec@yahoo.com
Now in its 32nd year, this event is Johnson County’s oldest continuous running road race. Last October over 100 runners and walkers registered for the 5K with Stephen Sykes (16:37) and Deanne Fitzgerald (19:48) taking the overall titles.
The start/finish area is located at 201 North Webb Street in Selma. 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,
The 5K and the Family Fun Walk both begin at 8 a.m. The Family Fun Walk is untimed, but the 5K will be timed using the ChampionChip system.
The entry fee for the 5K is $15 ($20 after September 30 up to and including race day). The fee for the Family Fun Walk is $10 ($15 after September 30 up to and including race day). The entry fee includes a t-shirt. Entries in the 5K also receive a “goody bag.”
In the 5K run awards will be present to the top two males overall, to the top two females overall and to the top two 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. All the finishers in the 5K Walk will receive medals.
Click here to download a mail-in entry form.
October 10 (Saturday) Raleigh – Triangle Run/Walk for Autism (formerly the Autism Ribbon Run) - 10:00 a.m. - 5,000m, Mile, Kid’s Dash - Contact: Heather Hargrave (919)743-0208 or hhargrave@autismsociety-nc.org.
Last year 847 runners finished this 5K with Victor Ornelas leading the way in 15:39. Georgia Davis won the women’s title in 17:27.
The Triangle Run/Walk for Autism is also the third event in the eight-race Second Empire Grand Prix Series. Other races in the series include the Magnificent Mile in Raleigh on September 13, The Anna’s Angels 10-Mile Run in RTP on September 28, the 5K Run for Healthier Babies in RTP on October 25, 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 Jolly Elf 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.
Click here to download a course map.
For all the information, and to register, go to www.autismsociety-nc.org.
October 10 (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@algagen.com
Now in its fifth year, this event combines a 5K run for people with a 1-mile walk for people with their dogs.
Last year 112 people registered for the 5K run. Dwayne Reese won the race in 18:47. Tara Barrentine won the women’s competition setting a new women’s course record in the process of 21:54. Jarret Prady holds the men’s course record of 17:45 set in 2006.
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 am.
The 5K course is certified. To download the course maps, go to http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/search/ and enter “NC05051PH” for the course number.
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
October 17 (Saturday) Henderson – The Foundation 5 – 9 am - 5,000 meters, 1 mile – Contact: Nick LaRaia at (252)436-1606 or at laraian@mphosp.org
In its first year in 2008, this event had 80 entries in the 5K. Aaron Carr won the race in 17:42. Jill Metzer was the women’s champion in 19:54.
The race is put on by the good folks at the Mariah Parham Healthcare Foundation. The race starts and finishes at the Mariah Parham Medical Center which is located at 511 Ruin Creek Road.
The 5K starts at 9 am; the mile begins at 9:45 am. The start/finish area is near the Oncology & Rehabilitation Center on the right side of the Medical Center.
The entry fee is $25 for the 5K and $15 ($10 if one does not want a shirt) for the mile. On race day, the 5K fee increases by $5. The mile fee stays the same. T-shirts will be given to all pre-registered 5K entrants and to mile entrants who paid for them. On race day entrants will get t-shirts on a “first-come, first-served” basis. The 5K will be timed with the ChampionChip. The mile will not be officially timed, but finishers will be able to see their times on a digital clock at the finish line.
In the 5K, awards designed especially for the Foundation 5K will be given to the first three males and the first three females overall. Medals will be presented to the top three finishers in each of the following age divisions: (both sexes) 15-under, 16-29, 30-39, 40-49 and 50-over. Each finisher in the fun run will receive a medal.
Any company that enters a team of 5 or more for the 5K will receive a special certificate. The top runner from each participating team will also receive a certificate. Teams must be pre-registered.
October 17 (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
Last year 77 runners entered this second-annual event. Jack Marmorstein (1:02:08) was the overall winner. Carmin Green was the women’s champion finishing in a new women’s course record of 1:03:32. Matt Richards (1:01:17) holds the men’s course record.
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
October 24 (Saturday) Wake County – American Tobacco Trail 10-Miler – 10 Miles – Contact: Brad Broyles at brad@misterfun.com
In its second year, this race quickly reached its limit of 400 runners in 2008.
Jim Wahl was the overall winner completing the out-and-back course in a course-record 54:25. Cathy Wides set a new state age group record for women 55-59 by winning the women’s competition in 1:12:35. Brennam Liming holds the women’s course mark of 1:02:50.
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,
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
October 24 (Saturday) Greenville - Select Bank & Trust Good Samaritan 5K - 8:30 a.m. - 5,000 meters, 1 mile - Contact: info@hope-of-glory.org
Last year this race had over 115 entries. Phil Rowan was the overall winner in 17:48. Kay Evans won the women’s title in a course-record 20:18. Leland Matheny holds the men’s course record of 17:38 set in 2007.
The race will start and finish at the entrance to the Lynndale Community on Cromwell Drive in Greenville. (For directions, go to www.mapquest.com and search for 600 Lynndale Court, Greenville, NC 27858.)
The event is being presented by Hope of Glory Ministries whose focus is helping those in Pitt County who live at or beneath the poverty level. For more information on this fine organization, go to www.hope-of-glory.org.
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October 25 (Sunday) Morrisville - 7th Annual 5K Run for Healthier Babies - 2:00 p.m. - 5,000m, 1 mile - Contact: Tim Brady at (919)460-2192 or at run4babies@yahoo.com.
Now in its seventh year, this event had a record field of 540 runners and walkers signed up for the race in 2008. Bobby Mack set a new course record as he won in 14:40. Tara Wojciechowski was the women’s champion in 17:46. The event record for the women is 17:25 set by Jemima Semgong in 2005.
The course begins and ends at Tekelec located at 5200 Paramount Parkway in Morrisville. Click here to download a course map.
The 5K Run for Healthier Babies is also the fourth event in the eight-race Second Empire Grand Prix Series. Other races in the series include the Magnificent Mile in Raleigh on September 13, The Anna’s Angels 10-Mile Run in RTP on September 27, the Triangle Run/Walk for Autism( formerly the Autism Ribbon Run) in Raleigh on October 10, the Free to Breathe 5K in Raleigh on November 7, the Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot 8K in Cary (Thanksgiving Day), the Jingle Bell Run in Raleigh on December 5, and the St. Michael School Jolly Elf Trail Run in Cary on December 12. 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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October 25 (Sunday) Cary – The Carying Place 5K - 2 pm. - 5,000 meters, 1 Mile Walk - Contact: thecaryingplace5k@gmail.com
This race was first put on this spring, and now it will be held again this fall. In April, Raymond Dodson won the cross-country race in 20:20. Becky Wiles won the women’s competition with a 24:23 effort
The race will be held in Bond Park in Cary located at 801 High House Road in Cary. The 5k is the first race of the afternoon beginning at 2 pm; the mile starts at 2:30 pm.
The race is being put on by The Carying Place – a non-profit organization operating a transitional housing program in Wake County for homeless working families with children. For more information on The Cary Place, go to www.thecaryingplace.org.
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October 31 (Saturday) Raleigh – Sue A. Hoying 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run - 9:00 am – 5,000 meters, Fun Run – Contact: John Tardif at susanahoyingrun@aol.com.
This race, named in memory of Sue Hoying, will start and finish at St. Raphael Catholic School located at 5801 Falls of Neuse Road in North Raleigh. Sue taught in the Diocese of Raleigh for 23 years before her death in 2007, and an endowment has been established in her memory.
Last year, the first year the race was held, over 200 participants turned out for the race. Louis Pelsang (19:05) took top honors in the race. Laura Frey (20:28) was the winer of the women’s competition.
Click here to see a course map
The mile starts at 9 am, and the 5K begins at 9:30 am.
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November 7 (Saturday) Raleigh – Free to Breathe – 9:00 am. 5.000 Meters, 1-mile fun run - Contact: Jim Young at (919)873-1207 or tjyoung@mindspring.com.
Last year, this event had over 900 runners and walkers signed up. Tim Meigs (16:36) and Mandy Hopper (19:29) were the overall winners in the 5K.
Once again the race will be held on Centennial Campus starting an finishing at the corner on Campus Shore Drive and Main Campus Drive. The street address is 2400 Campus Shore Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606.
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. Click here to download a course map.
Once again the race will offer each entrant in the 5K a choice of being a competitive or recreational entrant. Here is the difference:
Recreational Runners/Walkers: Those who choose this classification don't care about being eligible for any awards, are not running on a corporate team, and don’t care about getting an official finishing time. They will be responsible for getting their own finishing time (we will have a digital clock at the finish line or they can time themselves).
Competitive Runners/Walkers: Those who choose this classification want to be eligible for awards, are running on a corporate team and/or just want to get an official time which will appear in the results.
All profits from the Free to Breathe 5K will go to the North Carolina Lung Cancer Partnership – an organization dedicated to raising awareness and research funds for lung cancer.
The Free to Breathe 5K is also the 5th event in the eight-race Second Empire Grand Prix Series. Other races in the series include the Magnificent Mile in Raleigh on September 13, The Anna’s Angels 10-Mile Run in RTP on September 27, the Triangle Run/Walk for Autism( formerly the Autism Ribbon Run) in Raleigh on October 10, the 5K Run for Healthier Babies in RTP on October 25, the Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot 8K in Cary (Thanksgiving Day), the Jingle Bell Run in Raleigh on December 5, and the St. Michael School Jolly Elf Trail Run in Cary on December 12. 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 and to register, click here
November 8 (Sunday) Raleigh – Law Enforcement Shootout 8K Challenge – 9 am – 8,000 meters – Contact: kory.williford@gmail.com
In its debut last year, this event attracted a field of 80 entries. Arturo Pujol won the race in 31:49. Samantha Little was the women’s champion in 38:15.
The course is run through the Brier Creek Country Club For a copy of the course map, go to http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/search and type in "NC04082PH" when it asks for Course Number. The race is being held to raise money in support of the USO at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
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November 21 (Saturday) Apex – Turkey Trot 5K – 5,000 Meters – 10:00 a.m. – Contact: Karl Lyon at Karl.Lyon@apexnc.org
This will be the 11th year for this race which had over 500 entries last year. Peter Ellis (16:11) and Brennan Liming (18:57) were the overall winners
The race starts and finishes at Apex Community Park at 2200 Laura Duncan Road in Apex. For a copy of the course map, go to http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/search and type in "NC99040PH" when it asks for Course Number. For directions to the starting line, go to www.mapquest.com and type in 220 Laura Duncan Road, Apex, NC 27502.
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November 26 (Thursday) Cary – Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot 8K – 8,000 meters – Contact: Cid Cardoso at cidjr@insideoutsports.com
Confused that there are two area Turkey Trot 8K’s on Thanksgiving morning? This one is the one that is part of the 7th Annual Second Empire Grand Prix Series.
Over 900 runners and walkers entered this event last year. Barrett Tilley won the race in a course-record 25:53 Linsey Smith also broke the course record for women by winning the ladies’ title in 29:25.
The race will start and finish at the Inside-Out Sports store in Cary. For directions to Inside-Out Sports, go to www.insideoutsports.com.
For a copy of the course map, go to http://www.usatf.org/events/courses/search and type in "NC07123NW" when it asks for Course Number
The morning begins with the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 am. The featured 8K starts at 9 am, and the 100-yard Kid’s Dash for children ages 7 and under goes off at 10:00 am.
The Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot is also the 6th event in the eight-race Second Empire Grand Prix Series. Other races in the series include the Magnificent Mile in Raleigh on September 13, The Anna’s Angels 10-Mile Run in RTP on September 27, the Triangle Run/Walk for Autism( formerly the Autism Ribbon Run) in Raleigh on October 10, the 5K Run for Healthier Babies in RTP on October 25, the Free to Breathe 5K in Raleigh on November 7, the Jingle Bell Run in Raleigh on December 5, and the St. Michael School Jolly Elf Trail Run in Cary on December 12. 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 5 (Saturday) Cary - New Balance Reindeer Romp 5K – 5,000 Meters – 10:00 a.m. – Contact: Karl Lyon at klyon12@hotmail.com.
In its third year, this event attracted over 800 runners. Erastus Kiama was the only runner to break 17 minutes on the cross-country course as he won in 16:52. Trisha Moore-Colbertson won the women’s competition in a course-record 20:02. Jason Jabut hold’s the men’s course record of 15:12 while Adrianne Soo set the women’s course-record in 2007 of 18:33
The race takes place at the at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. For directions, go to www.mapquest.com and enter “201 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, NC 27511.
Click here for a copy of the course map.
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December 5 (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 900 runners and walkers participated in this event held to benefit the Carolinas Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.
Tim Meigs led all runners over the downtown course in 16:50. Mandy Hopper won the female competition in 19:34. Chad Baker (15:47) and Kara Pezzimenti (18:44) hold the course records, both of which were set in 2007..
The race starts and finishes at St. Mary's School located at 200 St. Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC 27605. For a copy of the course map, click here.
The Jingle Bell Run will be the seventh event in the eight-race Second Empire Grand Prix Series. Other races in the series include the Magnificent Mile in Raleigh on September 13, The Anna’s Angels 10-Mile Run in RTP on September 27,the Triangle Run/Walk for Autism( formerly the Autism Ribbon Run) in Raleigh on October 10, the Run for Healthier Babies in RTP on October 25, the Free to Breathe 5K in Raleigh on November 7, the Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot 8K in Cary (Thanksgiving Day), and the Jolly Elf Trail Run in Cary on December 12. 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 (Sunday) Greenville - Reindeer Dash for Cash – 10 miles, 5,000 Meters – 1:00 p.m. – Contact: Dawn Cash at 252/531-4241 or dawn@reindeerdashforcash.org.
This event is being held to honor Christopher Cash, who died in service to his country in Iraq. Proceeds from the race will go into a scholarship fund in his honor.
In its fourth year in 2008 this race drew a record field of 504 entries, making it Greenville’s largest race. Nicholas Kurgat won the featured 10 Miler in a course-record 51:20. Divinia Jepkogei won the women’s title in 59:51 – a new course record for the women.
Jason Pfruender won the 5K in 17: 42. Abby Fuquay won the women’s competition in 21:28. Blake Roberson holds the course record in the 5K of 16:23. Christine Reasoner (19:29) holds the women’s course mark in the 5K.
Both races begin at 1 p.m. and the certified courses are described as “flat and fast.” Both races start and finish at the Town Commons in Greenville and are timed using the ChampionChip. For a copies of the course map, go to www.usatf.org/events/courses/search/ and type in "NC07056PH" when it asks for Course Number to get the 5K course map. Type in "NC07057PH" to get the map for the 10-mile course.
For more information, go to www.ReindeerDashForCash.org.
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December 12 (Saturday) Cary – St. Michael School Jolly Elf Trail Run – 5,000 Meters, 1 mile, 200-yard Kid's Dash – 8 a.m. – Contact: Colleen Ueland at cueland@nc.rr.com.
Tim Meigs led the field of over 300 runners last year in a course-record 16:38. Kimberly Bowler won the women’s title in 19:56. The course record for women is 18:50.
The race is held in Bond Park in Cary. Although last year was the third year for this event, it was the first year that the race will be part of the Second Empire Grand Prix.
As the name implies, most of the course is on trails.
Once again The Jolly Elf Trail Run will be the last event in the eight-race Second Empire Grand Prix Series. Other races in the series include the Magnificent Mile in Raleigh on September 13, The Anna’s Angels 10-Mile Run in RTP on September 27,the Triangle Run/Walk for Autism( formerly the Autism Ribbon Run) in Raleigh on October 10, the Run for Healthier Babies in RTP on October 25, the Free to Breathe 5K in Raleigh on November 7, the Inside-Out Sports Turkey Trot 8K in Cary (Thanksgiving Day), and the Jingle Bell Run in Raleigh on December 5. 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 13 (Sunday) Chapel Hill – 6th Annual Southern Village Holiday 5K – 5,000 Meters, 1 mile – 2:00 p.m. – Contact: Courtney Snooks at courtneysnooks@yahoo.com
Last year over 300 runners and walkers participated in this event held in Southern Village in Chapel Hill. Kevin Crosby won the race in 15:23. Sarah Volk won the women’s title in a course-record 18:56. Nicodemus Malakwen holds the course record for the men of 15:17.
The 5K will begin at 2:00 p.m. The 1-Mile Family Fun Run Walk will start at 3:00 p.m. WALKERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. Both races start and finish by the Weaver Street Market in Southern Village. For directions to the race, go to mapquest.com and look for Market Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516.
The 5K course is USAT&F-certified and all performances will count towards state records and national rankings. Splits will be called at the one-mile, half-way and two-mile marks. There will be one water stop on the course near the half-way mark.
To download a course map, go to http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=1995.
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January 9 (Saturday) Raleigh - Run for Young - 5,000 meters - 10:00 am - Contact: Liz Stroff at (919)834-6259x31 or lstroff@christchurchraleigh.org
This race was held to honor Sadiki Young, who was killed as a passenger in a drunk driving accident on January 14, 2007. Sadiki was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and a senior at Wakefield High School. The race starts and finishes by the Church on 120 East Edenton Street in downtown Raleigh.
Over 400 runners and walkers turned out for the event. Brian Dotson took top honors in the 5K race in 17:37. Laura Frey ran 20:06 to win the women’s competition. The course records are held by Brian St. Onge (16:23) and Kasia Sujkowski (18:38).
Because of the Hillsborough Street construction, a slightly different course will be run this year.
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February 7 (Sunday) Raleigh - Run for the Roses – 5,000 meters, ¼-mile children’s run, 100-meter children’s run – Contact: run4roses@ncroadrunners.org
Last year the 29th edition of this race attracted over 400 runners and walkers. Robert Stanfield took top honors in the 5K in 16:55. Laura Frey won the women’s title in 20:29.
The course will be the same as last year and the same as the one used for the Women’s Distance Festival starting and finishing at the Halifax Community Center located at 1015 Halifax Street in downtown Raleigh.
Click here for a copy of the course map.
The Run for the Roses is the first race in the newly expanded Second Empire Grand Prix for 2010. The other races in the Spring Series are the WakeMed Distance Festival on March 6 in Cary, the St. Timothy’s Spring Sprint in Raleigh on April 16, the Second Empire 5K Classic on May 2, and the Inside-Out Sports Half-Marathon on May 16.
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February 21 (Sunday) Raleigh – Miles for Smiles – 2:00 pm – 5,000 meters – Contact: Mindy Gill at advdentaltemps@aol.com.
This first-time race will be held in conjunction with dental convention in downtown Raleigh (hence the name “Miles for Smiles.”)
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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 224 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).
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March 20 (Saturday) Durham – newhope 5K/10K – ?? am - 10,000 meters, 5,000 meters, Kids’ fun run - 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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 St. Timothy’s Spring Sprint is the fourth race in the newly expanded Second Empire Grand Prix for 2010. The other races in the Spring Series are the Run for the Roses in Raleigh on February 7, the WakeMed Distance Festival on March 6 in Cary, the Second Empire 5K Classic on May 2, and the Inside-Out Sports Classic in Cary on May 16.
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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.
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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
The Inside-Out Sports Classic is the fifth race in the newly expanded Second Empire Grand Prix for 2010. The other races in the Spring Series are the Run for the Roses in Raleigh on February 7, the WakeMed Distance Festival on March 6 in Cary, the St. Timothy’s Spring Sprint in Raleigh on April 16, and the Second Empire 5K Classic on May 2.
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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 last year to honor their fallen hero.
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 this race next 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.
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