Southeast Race Calander August - September
September 7, 2009 (Monday)
River Region Runners (R3) Budweiser Labor Day 5K/1 Mile
Montgomery, AL 7:30AM Union Station Train Shed Downtown Montgomery, 300 Water Street (Challenging course, rolling hills, beautiful scenery.)
Contact: RIVER REGION RUNNERS BUDWEISER LABOR DAY (River Region Runners of Montgomery Alaba), P.O. Box 6350, Montgomery, AL, USA, 36106. 1-334-263-2424 1-334-263-2424 westgrahare@aol.com
September 13, 2009 (Sunday)
XTERRA Alabama - Cheaha State Park 10K Trail Run
Delta, AL 8:30AM Cheaha State Park, Delta Alabama, 2141 Bunker Loop (This is great single and double track off-road running experience.)
Contact: Tim Schroer (Company), 1911 Carriage Brook Ct., Dacula, GA, USA, 30019. 1-404-310-3628 1-404-310-3628 tim@dirtyspokes.com
Feel The Heat 5K Run/Walk
Holly Hill, FL 7:30AM Holly Hill Recreation Department, 1046 Daytona Ave (The 5K will be clocked timed,Thru back streets & along the scenic Halifax River)
Contact: Duane Connor (Holly Hill Heat Baseball), 1647 Ridge Ave, Holly Hill, FL, USA, 32117. 1-386-673-9123 1-386-673-9123 dconnor2@cfl.rr.com
August 15, 2009 (Saturday)
GFLRRC - ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon Kick Off 5K
Fort Lauderdale, FL 7:00AM Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3019 E Sunrise Blvd (Fun Run, fitness walk and youth events.)
Contact: Cynthia Raes Barnard (Greater Fort Lauderdale Road Runners Clu), POB 2512, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 33303. 1-954-782-0519 1-954-782-0519 cynthia@gflrrc.org
Race Results
UT Tri Challenge #2
Tampa, FL 8:00AM Pepin Rood Track/Soccer Stadium off Boulevard, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. (400-800-mile combined times, AGE GRADED on the track)
Contact: Dror Vaknin (Progressive Training Team), 7412 South Desoto Street, Tampa, FL, USA, 33616. 1-813-846-5021 1-813-846-5021 coachdror@aol.com
August 23, 2009 (Sunday)
The Jeffrey Tait Back to School 5K Run/Walk
Hollywood, FL 7:30AM North Beach Park, 3601 N. Ocean Drive (Mile splits, lead and trailing vehicle, finish line clock, results posted on-lin)
Contact: Jon Williams, 3168 Virginia St, Miami, FL, USA, 33133. 1-786-873-6512 1-786-873-6512 coolrunning@buschmountains.com
August 28, 2009 (Friday)
St. Pete Beach 5K Series - Race 3
St. Pete Beach, FL 7:00PM Sirata Beach Resort & Conference Center, 5300 Gulf Blvd. (Races the last Friday of June, July & August-Your Friday Happy Hour this summer.)
Contact: Eric Sager (St. Pete Road Runners), P.O. Box 14516, St. Petersburg, FL, USA, 33733. 1-727-341-0737 1-727-341-0737 sager_eric@hotmail.com
September 6, 2009 (Sunday)
Dash At Dawn 5K
Fort Lauderdale, FL 7:00AM Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3019 E Sunrise Blvd (Benefitting the National Kidney Foundation)
Contact: Gtr. Fort Lauderdale Road Runners Club, POB 2512, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 33303. 1-954-970-7752 1-954-970-7752 cynthia@gflrrc.org
Race Results
September 20, 2009 (Sunday)
DonateLife 5k
Brandon, FL 8:00AM Brandon LA Fitness, 2890 Providence Lake Blvd (A Non-profit 5k run or walk for Florida Organ and Tissue Donor)
Contact: George Roby (One Health One America Organization), 11234 Black Forest Trail, Riverview, FL, USA, 33569. 1-813-672-2134 1-813-672-2134 garoby@yahoo.com
September 26, 2009 (Saturday)
Expedition Everst Challenge
Kissimmee, FL 7:30PM Disneys Animal Kingdom Theme Park, 3281 Sherberth Road (Competitive 5K run, obstacle course, and scavenger hunt)
Contact: Expedition Everest Challenge (Disney Sports Attractions), USA, 30127. 1-407-938-3398 1-407-938-3398 wdw.sports.marathon.endurance@disneysports.com
August 1, 2009 (Saturday)
Summer Sizzler International Distance Triathlon
Hiawassee, GA 8:00AM Ga Mountain Fairgrounds, Hwy 76 (8/10 swim, 23 mile bike, 4 mile run)
Contact: Scott Hanna (Great Smoky Mts Triathlon Club), 44 Weeping Willow Lane, Hayesville, NC, USA, 28904. 1-828-389-6982 1-828-389-6982 triracing@thebeastoftheeast.net
August 2, 2009 (Sunday)
Summer Sizzler Sprint Triathlon
Hiawassee, GA 8:00AM Ga Mountain Fairgrounds, Hwy 76 (.4 mile swim, 12 mile bike, 2 mile run)
Contact: Scott Hanna (Great Smoky Mts Triathlon Club), 44 Weeping Willow Lane, Hayesville, NC, USA, 28904. 1-828-389-6982 1-828-389-6982 triracing@thebeastoftheeast.net
August 15, 2009 (Saturday)
Bulldog Dash 5K Road Race - 11th Annual
Suwanee, GA 8:00AM North Gwinnett High School, 20 Level Creek Road
Contact: Debbie DiMercurio (North Gwinnett High School Cross Country), 5385 Highland Gate Drive, 5385 Highland Gate Drive, Suwanee, GA, USA, 30024. 1-770-271-4492 1-770-271-4492 dimercus@bellsouth.net
August 23, 2009 (Sunday)
XTERRA Ga - Rock Hawk 13.1 Mile Trail Run
Eatonton, GA 8:30AM Rock Hawk Effigy & Trails, Eatonton, Ga., 123 Wallace Dam Road (This is great single and double track off-road running experience.)
Contact: Tim Schroer (Company), 1911 Carriage Brook Ct., Dacula, GA, USA, 30019. 1-404-310-3628 1-404-310-3628 tim@dirtyspokes.com
August 29, 2009 (Saturday)
2009 India Run for Hope 5K
Atlanta, GA 7:30AM Georgia Tech campus, Ferst Dr And Cherry St (This 5k run will benefit the American Cancer Society India Cancer Initiative)
Contact: Uma Patel (India Run for Hope), 572 Inwood Trail, Lawrenceville, GA, USA, 30043. 1-770-572-3993 1-770-572-3993 indiarun@gmail.com
7th Annual Adams Realtors 5K Run for the Park
Atlanta, GA 7:00AM Grant Park, 537 Park Avenue (5k)
Contact: Grant Park Conservancy (Grant Park Conservancy), 537 Park Avenue, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30312. 1-404-521-0938 1-404-521-0938 events@launchatlanta.com
September 5, 2009 (Saturday)
Sunrise on the Square
Newnan, GA 7:45AM Historic Newnan Courthouse Square, 6 First Avenue (Includes 1 mile, 5k, tot trot, prize money)
Contact: Linda Kee (Main Street Newnan), 6 First Avenue, Newnan, GA, USA, 30263. 1-770-253-8283 1-770-253-8283 lbridges@cityofnewnan.org
September 7, 2009 (Monday)
Macon Labor Day Road Race 5K & 10K
Macon, GA 7:30AM 5K: Vineville & Pio Nono, 10K: Forsyth Rd 1 mile south of Wesleyan College, 2591 Vineville Ave (A family-friendly Macon tradition. Fast course, makes great Peachtree qualifier.)
Contact: Sam Martinez (Macon Tracks Running Club), P. O. Box 26455, Macon, GA, USA, 31221. 1-478-973-2050 1-478-973-2050 macontracks@cox.net
September 19, 2009 (Saturday)
PT Challenge
Dawsonville, GA 6:30AM North Georgia Premium Outlets in Dawsonville, Ga, 30 Industrial Park Rd (Physical fitness challenge, includes push-ups, Sit-ups and a 2 mile run.)
Contact: Lowell Starr (Five Star), 30 Industrial Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA, USA, 30534. 1-770-633-5511 1-770-633-5511 lstarr3@mindspring.com
Sterling Stampede 5K
Flowery Branch, GA 8:00AM Sterling on the Lake Clubhouse, 7005 Lake Sterling Blvd (Includes a Treehouse Tot Trot and post race food)
Contact: Gail McGee (Sterling Life Charities), 7005 Lake Sterling Blvd, Flowery Branch, GA, USA, 30542. 1-678-267-3502 1-678-267-3502 southernlivinggail@yahoo.com
September 26, 2009 (Saturday)
Godfrey Gallop
Madison, GA 8:30AM Godfrey Community Park, Godfrey Road (Fun Run & 5K. Proceeds benefit Godfrey Community Park.)
Contact: Jessica L. Hinton (Godfrey Community Park), 2061 Godfrey Road, Madison, GA, USA, 30650. 1-770-787-6900 1-770-787-6900 x112 jessuga03@yahoo.com
Octoberfest International Distance Triathlon
Hiawassee, GA 8:30AM Clay County Recreation Park, Clay Country Recreation Park Rd (.8 mile swim, 16 mile bike, 4 mile run beautiful views, fast course)
Contact: Scott Hanna (Great Smoky Mts Triathlon Club), 44 Weeping Willow Lane, Hayesville, NC, USA, 28904. 1-828-389-6982 1-828-389-6982 triracing@thebeastoftheeast.net
September 27, 2009 (Sunday)
Octoberfest Kids Sprint Triathlon
Hiawassee, GA 3:00PM Clay County Recreation Park, Clay Country Recreation Park Rd (Great event for kids 8-15. Very safe course and parent friendly)
Contact: Scott Hanna (Great Smoky Mts Triathlon Club), 44 Weeping Willow Lane, Hayesville, NC, USA, 28904. 1-828-389-6982 1-828-389-6982 triracing@thebeastoftheeast.net
Octoberfest Super Sprint Triathlon
Hiawassee, GA 8:30AM Clay County Recreation Park, Clay Country Recreation Park Rd (Great race for fast sprinters and first time triathletes)
Contact: Scott Hanna (Great Smoky Mts Triathlon Club), 44 Weeping Willow Lane, Hayesville, NC, USA, 28904. 1-828-389-6982 1-828-389-6982 triracing@thebeastoftheeast.net
XTERRA Ga - Bull Mountain 13.1 Mile Trail Run
Dahlonega, GA 8:30AM Camp Washega 4-H Center, Dahlonega Ga., 77 Cloverleaf Trail (This is great single and double track off-road running experience.)
Contact: Tim Schroer (Company), 1911 Carriage Brook Ct., Dacula, GA, USA, 30019. 1-404-310-3628 1-404-310-3628 tim@dirtyspokes.com
August 1, 2009 (Saturday)
NC Watermelon Festival 5K
Murfreesboro, NC 10:00AM Murfreesboro Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, NC, P.O. Box 124 (Flat, certified course, awards for top m/f overall & 1-3rd in age divisions, fr)
Contact: Lee Canipe (Murfreesboro Rotary Club), P.O. Box 124, Murfreesboro, NC, USA, 27855. 1-252-398-0569 1-252-398-0569 watermelon5k@yahoo.com
August 8, 2009 (Saturday)
Bookin It 5K Run/Walk
Rosman, NC 8:00AM Zion Church, 749 Pickens Hwy (This two-lap course will be the flattest mountain run you have ever taken)
Contact: Stacie Dotson (Rosman High School), 749 Pickens Hwy, Rosman, NC, USA, 28772. 1-828-862-4284 1-828-862-4284 sdotson@tcsnc.org
Purple Elephant Walk and Stampede
Cary, NC 9:00AM Bond Park - Kiwanis shelter, 801 High House Rd (1 Mile Walk and 5k Stampede (Fun Run) with silent action)
Contact: Danielle Hennis (Purple Elephant Computer Factory for KID), 6808 Davis Circle, Raleigh, NC, USA, 27613. 1-919-788-7740 1-919-788-7740 walk@purpleelephant.org
August 22, 2009 (Saturday)
Springmaid Splash xStream 10K
Spruce Pine, NC 8:30AM Springmaid Mountain Retreat, 2171 Henredon Road (A tough course, including 4 river crossings)
Contact: Matt Hollifield (Mount Mitchell Runners Club), 56 Southridge Drive, Spruce Pine, NC, USA, 28777. 1-828-765-5495 1-828-765-5495 matthollifield@mitchellraces.com
August 29, 2009 (Saturday)
Continental Divide Trail Race
Laurel Springs, NC 9:00AM Laurel Ridge Camp, 124 Pendry Dr
Contact: Jason Bryant, USA, 30127runningmtn.goat@yahoo.com
Run For Their Lives!
Sanford, NC 9:00AM Kiwanis Park, 1600 Wicker Street (5K Run, 1/2 mile Walk, and Family Festival - dogs welcome!)
Contact: CARA (Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption), PO Box 2642, Sanford, NC, USA, 27331. 1-919-774-9433 1-919-774-9433 NC.CARA@gmail.com
September 5, 2009 (Saturday)
5k For Joseph
Charlotte, NC 7:00AM UNC Charlotte Intramural Fields, 9201 University City Blvd (Fun run and memorial walk. Walk for Ewings Sarcoma. Food and fun!)
Contact: Reggie Luper (Neil A Armstrong Squadron), 9201 University City Blvd, AFROTC Kennedy Bldg Det 592, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28223. 1-704-975-4551 1-704-975-4551 5kforjoseph@gmail.com
September 11, 2009 (Friday)
Blue Ridge Relay
Fleetwood, NC 6:45AM Grayson Highlands State Park, VA, 2385 Big Flatts Church Rd. (208 mile relay through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia)
Contact: Ken Sevensky (Blue Ridge Relay), 2385 Big Flatts Church Rd., Fleetwood, NC, USA, 28626. 1-336-877-8888 1-336-877-8888 info@blueridgerelay.com
September 12, 2009 (Saturday)
10th Annual Asheville Citizen-Times Half Marathon and 5K Race & Walk
Asheville, NC 7:30AM Starts and ends in front of the Asheville Citizen-Times building., 14 O.Henry (Run one of the Southeasts most scenic courses in Asheville, NC. Cash purse)
Contact: Greg Duff (Company), 14 O.Henry, Asheville, NC, USA, 28801. 1-828-400-5868 1-828-400-5868 greg@gloryhoundevents.com
Hog Jog
Charlotte, NC 8:00AM Center City Charlotte, 333 E. Trade (2nd Annual Hog Jog 5k presented by NARI Greater Charlotte.)
Contact: Caroline (Charlotte Regional Sports Commission), 333 E. Trade, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28202. 1-704-688-8167 1-704-688-8167 csmith@charlottesports.org
September 19, 2009 (Saturday)
Western North Carolina Run/Walk for Autism
Asheville, NC 9:00AM Carrier Park, 220 Amboy Rd (Includes a competitive and non-competitive 5K and 1 mile run/walk.)
Contact: Heather Hargrave (Autism Society of NC), 505 Oberlin Road, Suite 230, Raleigh, NC, USA, 27605. 1-800-442-2762 1-800-442-2762 x32 hhargrave@autismsociety-
September 26, 2009 (Saturday)
Fitness World 2009 Fall 5k
Durham, NC 9:00AM Fitness World, 105 W NC Hwy 54, Suite 271 (Includes a fun run, prizes & raffles, post-race party, for charity)
Contact: Eric Greenley (Fitness World), 105 W NC Hwy 54, Suite 271, Durham, NC, USA, 27713. 1-919-544-9000 1-919-544-9000 eric@fitnessworldnc.com
SOUTH CAROLINA
August 29, 2009 (Saturday)
First Annual Tanger Fit for a Cure 5K Run/Walk
Myrtle Beach, SC 8:30AM Tanger Outlet Center- Hwy 501 Myrlte Beach, SC, 4635 Factory Stores Blvd.
Contact: Nicole Tolbert (Tanger Outlet Centers), 3200 Northline Avenue, Suite 260, Greensboro, NC, USA, 27408. 1-336-834-6821 1-336-834-6821 natolbert@tangeroutlet.com
Run Wild Cross Country Festival
Columbia, SC 8:00AM Sesqui Centennial State Park, 9564 Two Notch Rd (Open Off-road 5K, Men/Women, cash prizes/kids fun runs/High School Invitational)
Contact: Ginger Belka (Richland Northeast High Cross Country), 7500 Brookfield Rd, Columbia, SC, USA, 29223. 1-803-556-6295 1-803-556-6295 gbelka@richland2.org
September 4, 2009 (Friday)
The Peoples Bank 32nd Annual Midnight Flight
Anderson, SC 9:15PM Anderson Area YMCA, 201 E Reed Rd (CASH Purse, CHRONOTRACK Timing, Certified Courses, 3 Grand Prix Point Systems)
Contact: Angel Cater (Anderson Area YMCA), 201 E Reed Rd, Anderson, SC, USA, 29621. 1-864-716-6952 1-864-716-6952 angelc@andersonareaymca.org
September 12, 2009 (Saturday)
First Annual Tanger Fit for a Cure 5K Run/Walk
North Charleston, SC 8:30AM Tanger Outlet Center, North Charleston, SC, 4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd
Contact: Nicole Tolbert (Tanger Outlet Centers), 3200 Northline Avenue, Suite 260, Greensboro, NC, USA, 27408. 1-336-834-6821 1-336-834-6821 natolbert@tangeroutlet.com
September 19, 2009 (Saturday)
Darlington 5000 - A 5K Walk & Run for Williamson Park
Darlington, SC 9:00AM Courthouse on the Public Square, Public Square (Begin behind Courthouse, down Cashua St. and through beautiful Williamson Park)
Contact: Ellen ODell (City), 108 Arapaho Circle, Darlington, SC, USA, 29532. 1-843-393-8880 1-843-393-8880 williamsonpark@gmail.com
September 26, 2009 (Saturday)
Dyslexia Dash 5k Run for Fun
GREENVILLE, SC 10:00AM FURMAN UNIVERSITY, 3300 Poinsett Highway (5K RUN & 1 MILE WALK - FAMILY ACTIVITIES DURING RACE)
Contact: MICHAEL ROCHE (CAMPERDOWN ACADEMY), 501 HOWELL ROAD, GREENVILLE, SC, USA, 29615. 1-864-354-1324 1-864-354-1324 camperdowndyslexiadash2009@hotmail.com
Run for Dyslexia - 5k
Greenville, SC 10:00AM Furman University - Paladin Stadium, 3300 Poinsett Highway (Music, food & drink, & great fun! Activities for non runners!!!!)
Contact: Michael Roche (Camperdown Academy), 501 Howell Road, Greenville, SC, USA, 29669. 1-864-354-1324 1-864-354-1324 camperdowndash@hotmail.com
TENNESSEE
August 1, 2009 (Saturday)
Strategic Financial Partners TUCI Trot
Memphis, TN 8:30AM, 795 Ridge Lake Blvd
Contact: Rosie Graves (Strategic Financial Partners), 795 Ridge Lake Blvd, Memphis, TN, USA, 38120. 1-901-767-5951 1-901-767-5951 rgraves1@memphis.nef.com
Strategic Financial Partners TUCI Trot 5K Run/Walk
Memphis, TN 8:30AM Corner of Ridge Bend and Ridge Lake Blvd., 795 Ridge Lake Blvd. Ste. 200 (To benefit The Urban Child Institute)
Contact: Rosie Graves (Strategic Financial Partners), 795 Ridge Lake Blvd. Ste. 200, Memphis, TN, USA, 38120. 1-901-260-6404 1-901-260-6404 rgraves1@memphis.nef.com
August 8, 2009 (Saturday)
Smyrna Parks 5K Run, High School Challenge & Bill Nash Competitive Mile
Smyrna, TN 7:30AM Sharp Springs Park, Smyrna, 1000 Espey Drive (Flat, Fast USATF Certified Course. ChampionChip Timing. Awards, Door Prizes)
Contact: Monty Perkins (Smyrna Parks and Recreation), Town Centre, 100 Sam Ridley Parkway, Smyrna, TN, USA, 37167. 1-615-459-9742 1-615-459-9742 x2612 monty.perkins@townofsmyrna.org
August 15, 2009 (Saturday)
Elvis Presley Run, Walk, Rock and Roll
Memphis, TN 8:00AM Gates of Graceland, 3765 Elvis Presley Blvd (A course around the gates of Graceland with a special one-mile walk event)
Contact: Jordyn Matthews (United Cerebral Palsy), 4189 Leroy Ave, Memphis, TN, USA, 38108. 1-901-761-4277 1-901-761-4277 jmatthews@ucpmemphis.org
August 29, 2009 (Saturday)
The Man Run - Knoxville Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, TN 8:00AM The University of Tennessee Medical Center, 1934 ALCOA HIGHWAY (Every entry will provide two men with free prostate cancer screening)
Contact: UHS, 1934 ALCOA HIGHWAY, KNOXVILLE, TN, USA, 37716. 1-865-305-8577 1-865-305-8577 gsamaras@utmck.edu
September 19, 2009 (Saturday)
4thAnnual Doughboy Challenge 5K
Murfreesboro, TN 8:00AM Gateway Island, Medical Center Parkway (Includes a fun walk, wheelchair division, prize money, picture on a wheaties box)
Contact: George M. Spence (General Mills), 200 Butler Drive, Murfreesboro, TN, USA, 37129. 1-615-225-1375 1-615-225-1375 george.spence@genmills.com
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