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January 1, 2010, 9:30 am. Starts and Finishes on Neyland Drive adjacent to Volunteer Landing. Staging area is Calhouns Restaurant on the River .NEW YEAR'S DAY 5K RUN
January 2, Franklin, NC – Tsali Frosty Foot Fest Second running of a race featuring a 8K, 25K and 50K Trail Race. All proceeds to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. Race Website
January
23, Asheville – 2010 Isaac Dickson Hot Chocolate 10K & Kids Hill Climb IMPORTANT
RACE CHANGES FOR 2010 - SEE WEBSITE January 23, Asheville – 2010 Isaac Dickson
Hot Chocolate 10K & Kids Hill Climb - Race is limited to 800 runners and
REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ONLY through Active.com(event=1795037). Entry Fees:
$21.75 for 10K; $8.25 for Kids Race; Enjoy Asheville's flattest 10K followed by
entertainment and a steaming cup (or two!) of hot cocoa for a tasty post-race
treat. The 1K Kids Hill Climb is limited to children 12 and under.
www.hotchocolate10k.com ; tim@hotchocolate10k.com;
(828) 301-3071; Registration opens
www.bridgerun.com) Charleston Copper bridge 10K road
race March-27
February
13, Black Mountain NC, – 11th Annual Valentine 5K
Valentine Registration Form
Race Website
February
21, Fletcher NC 0230PM, – Park Ridge Hospital Foundation Frostbite 5K
Registration is at the Lelia Patterson Center from 1:00 to 2:15. For more
information see the
online brochure or contact Duncan Sharrits at
duncan.sharrits@ahss.org or by phone 828-681-2162.
Online registration
February 27, 2010 Saturday, Chattanooga – (www.sceniccityhalfmarathon.com) Scenic City Half Marathon 5K & Charity Challenge registration active.com
March
6, 2010 - Carrier Park, Asheville, NC - The Flow 5k Run
Race Website
March 6, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. Marathon, Florida - Sombrero Beach Run Race Website
March
13, 2010 - Asheville, NC - Shamrock 10K Sisters of Mercy Presents the Asheville
Catholic School Shamrock Run on March 13. Both the 5K and 10K courses have been
redesigned so both races start and finish on the Asheville Catholic School
campus. In addition to the usual overall, masters and age group awards, a
special award will go to the most creative Irish-themed costume. Just like on
St. Patrick’s Day, at the Shamrock Run, every runner is Irish. Information and
registration links are available at
www.ashevilleshamrock.com The 10K is part of the
Asheville Track Club Grand Prix Series
March 20, 2010- The Edneyville Spring Fling 5K Run. Trail run at North Henderson High School. Begins at 9:00. Register at active.com. Contact: Bonita Siedentopf, 5th Grade Teacher, Edneyville Elementary School bsiedentopf@henderson.k12.nc.us. Participants can register at active.com or see more info at http://www.edn.henderson.k12.nc.us/
March
27, 2010 at 8:00 am. Spring into Action 5K is a 3.1 mile run through beautiful
Biltmore Park® Town Square and the surrounding community. Go to
www.imathlete.com/events/spingintoaction5k to register
before March 19, 2010. A download version of the application is available here!
Return applications to the address noted on the application with your check by
March 19, 2010 for an early registration fee of $25. Registration received after
March 19, 2010 is $35. Walk up registration on race day is welcome! Funds raised
will go to support the all the important aspects of the mission of the Junior
League of Asheville, NC. This year our community partners are: Girls on the Run
and MANNA FoodBank. Please see the race brochure for a list of FOOD ITEMS needed
by MANNA to support hungry families in Buncombe County. We appreciate any
donation from one can to a box of goods.
March
27, Brevard, NC Earth School Dupont Forest 12K Trail Run
March 28, Fletcher Park, Fletcher, NC Run for the Paws 5k Run & 1 mile Dog-Walk and Pet Wellness Fair For more information, call Denise Bitz at 828-808-9435. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and Race Website
March 28 2010, Knoxville TN. Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon 26.2M run, 26.2M relay, 13.1M run, 5K run, 1.2M kids run
(www.atlantatrackclub.org/peachtree) Preach-tree road race July 4 10K registration opens (March 21)
April
3, Black Mountain, NC, – Black Mountain Greenway Challenge 5k/10k The goal of
the Black Mountain Greenway Challenge 5k/10k is to raise awareness and support
for the The Black Mountain Greenway. All proceeds from the race will be donated
to The Black Mountain Greenway Commission.
Race Website
April 3, Lake Junaluska, Bunny Run 5K info at http://www.lakejunaluska.com/easter/
April 7 registration opens (www.marinemarathon.com) Marine Corps marathon Oct 31
April 10, Navy SEAL Extreme Off-Road Challenge Cosby, TN Race Website registration opens for Oct 2 race limited to 200 runners….
April
17, 2010, 9:00 am – Camp Green Cove at Lake Summit, Tuxedo, NC - Sixth Annual
Mainstay Mountain Medley 10-mile/5k/1-mile fun run/walk. The 10-mile and 5K race
courses are certified and will be included in the 2010 Asheville Grand Prix
Series. Followed by an awards ceremony, food, music and fellowship. Awards for
Top Male/Female, Top Male/Female Masters (40+), Top Male/Female Grand Masters
(60+), Age group. To benefit Mainstay, Henderson County’s domestic violence
prevention agency. $30 for 10-mile includes long sleeve t-shirt, $15 for 5k run
includes t-shirt, $12 for 1 mile run/walk includes t-shirt. $5 discount if
registration is received by March 15. Can only guarantee t-shirts to early
registers. Register online or by mail at www.mainstayhelp.org or www.active.com.
Saturday, April 17 Chickamauga Chase 5K/15K/Scenic Walk, Chickamauga, 8:30 a.m.; web site
April
18, Asheville, NC Falafel 5K
April 24th 2010; 9:00 am, The Pisgah National Forest on Hwy 221 in Marion 1st Annual McDowell High School Navy JROTC 5K run /walk Relay For Life All proceeds will benefit Relay For Life. Entry forms available on our web site http://njrotc.mcdowell.high.groupfusion.net look at bottom of page in the folder labeled 5k race
April 24 0900AM, Vance Elementary, West Asheville 1st annual Vance Elementary School Rocket Run Website Contact is contact@vancerocketrun.com
April 24, 2010 - Fletcher, NC - The Veritas Spring Fever 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Register at active.com.
April 24, 2010 Mars Hill, NC Running With the Wildcats 5K Website
May 1, 2010 Rutherfordton, NC The Hammer Time 5K All proceeds from this race will go toward Habitat For Humanity and Rutherford Town Revitalization
Saturday, May 1 Light in the Mountains Road Race 5K & Fun Run, Tallulah Falls, 8:00 a.m.; 706-754-0400.
May 1, 1000AM - Highlands, NC Mountain Lakes 5K This is the eleventh edition of this race. More information, and a downloadable entry form, can be found on our website at http://www.main.nc.us/hrc/. Start time has been changed to 10:00 a.m. this year.
May 2, 2010 - Fletcher, NC - Run for the Hills Fun Run Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy is excited to host the Run for the Hills Fun Run on Sunday May 2nd at Fletcher Community Park in the Town of Fletcher. This event is designed to raise community awareness about local conservation and the Fletcher Greenway. Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels can participate in the Fun Run, and all proceeds will go towards our mission of saving the places you love. The distance is 5K, and more information can be found at www.carolinamountain.org/funrun
May 8, 2010 0800AM - Carrier Park, Asheville NC First Light Solar Run for The Sun 8K The race is sponsored by First Light Solar, an Asheville-based, award-winning solar energy design and installation company providing residential and light commercial clients with the latest technology in photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal (hot water) energy systems. For more on First Light Solar visit http://www.firstlightsolar.com or contact Grant Gosch at 828-350-3993.
May 8,2010 0900AM Brevard Academy School is putting on its running shoes in preparation for its 2nd Annual “Dash With Mom 5k Race and Fun Run”. The event will take place at 9am Saturday May 8th at the Brevard Music Center, Brevard NC. This scenic race, which is a two-loop course in and around the school campus, will help raise funds for Brevard Academy. It is geared to promote health and fitness among its students and staff. This year’s race will also include a kids’ one mile Fun Run. Early registration begins April 1st, with first 100 registered runners receiving a T shirt. Cash awards will be given for top 3 race finishers, and additional awards given for the top 3 finishers in 13 different age brackets. “Fastest Mom/Son” and “Fastest Mom/Daughter” teams will also receive awards. For more information and registration form, visit www.brevardacademy.org ; or email Joan Barham at jbarham445@yahoo.com
May 8th, 2010 10:00am
Erwin High School XC 5k
Erwin Registration Form
Any questions please email Drew Shelfer at
shelferdrew@charter.net
Saturday, May 8 Yahoola Creek 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, Dahlonega, 8:00 a.m.; 706-867-0077.
Friday May 14, 2nd Annual Race for Hope The Relay for Life of Enka is hosting its 2nd annual Race for Hope, a rolling hills 5K course on the scenic Enka High campus in the mountains of Western North Carolina. T-Shirt, refreshments & awards provided for only $25 per person. (Ages 12 & up) Race begins at 5:00 pm, followed by the Relay for Life of Enka, including over 40 festival booths, games, live entertainment, and great food! All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Register online at http://RelayForLife.org/Enka. Click on 5K Race for Hope. Contact debi.morgan@bcsemail.org for more info.
Saturday, May 15 Mountain Flower Fine Art Festival 5K, Dahlonega, 8:00 a.m.; 706-531-6201
Sunday,
May 16, 2010, 7:15am – Biltmore estate, Asheville, NC Biltmore/Kiwanis 15k/5k
Classic. An Extraordinary Race for Runners of All Abilities! The race course is
run entirely on the scenic grounds of Biltmore. New for 2010 – Performance
t-shirts for all pre-registered runners! The 15k race is part of the Asheville
Track Club Grand Prix Racing Series. Medals for Top Finishers in 5k/15k Overall,
Masters and Age Groups. Race limited to the first 950 entrants. (Race has sold
out for the past 3 years in a row.)15k - $40 until April 18th, $45 thereafter,
5k - $30 until April 18th, $35 thereafter. Register at Active.com or visit our
website. Questions please contact Ned Cabaniss: buned@main.nc.us.
Monday May 31 2010 Chattanooga Chase 8K run, 5K run, 1M fun run, 1M walk. The oldest road race presented by the Chattanooga Track Club, the Chase includes an 8k race, and 1 mile walk/fun run through Chattanooga’s Riverview neighborhood.
May
29th -Brevard, NC 3rd ANNUAL 5K/10K WHITE SQUIRREL RACE Details of the race,
including a downloadable registration form , a map of both courses, and how to
register on-line with www.active.com, can be found at www.brevardrotary.org.
Friday June 4, Asheville, NC Chamber Challenge 5k The team-based, Chamber Challenge 5k run is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses. The certified course begins and ends at the Asheville Chamber and winds through the historic Montford neighborhood. www.ChamberChallenge.org
June
5, Waynesville, NC The Human Race 5K
Saturday, June 5 XTERRA Geogia - Deep South, Dauset Trails 15K, Jackson GA.; web site
June 5, Ridgecrest, North Carolina - Downhill @ Dawn Half Marathon This half marathon starts at the Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain and ends 13.1 miles later in Old Fort, NC. What a course to attempt a PR!! Race Day - Saturday, June 5, 2010, Race Time: Dawn - 6:01am If you have any pre-race or race day questions, please email Ron Pratt at ron.pratt@lifeway.com or feel free to call him at 1.615.251.2065. Event Website: http://www.lifeway.com/article/166864/
June 5, "Run on the Wildside" 8K Trail Race, NC Arboretum, Bent Creek, NC A race to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving- MADD. This race named above will be held at the NC Arboretum on Saturday, 5 June 2010 at 8am. Registration is through WWW.SETUPEVENTS.COM. The Highway Patrol is working with other law enforcement agencies and the National Guard to promote this event. Ingles Markets and Biltmore Baptist Church are two of the primary sponsors. Governor Perdue will attend the race along with other members of State Government to support employee health and MADD.
June 5 - 6, Montreat College, Black mountain, NC - Black Mountain Monster 12/24 Relay This race was formally the Rockmont Relay and before that the Blue Planet/Run for Africa. The new details for the event are below: Distance: 3.5 mile loop. Contact Info: Race Director: Richard Handy 917-710-2805 Email: bmmonster24@gmail.com Website: www.bmmonster24.org
June 12, Hendersonville Sun Run 5K Online registration available at www.active.com and search for Civitan Sun Run. For more information contact Linda Carter at lindac@childrenandfamily.org or 828.698.0674.
June 12, 2010 @ 9:00am, Beech Mountain, NC Cool 5 Road Race. Race info at Website
Saturday, June 12 St. Jude Music Fest Road Race 5K/Mile, Nashville, TN, 7:30 a.m.; web site
June 19, 2010 Boone, NC Ryan's Rock and Roll 5 mile/ 5K / 1 mile The run was created two years ago in memory of Ryan Glenny to help raise money for Ewings Sarcoma cancer research. Website
Sunday, June 27 Dirty Spokes (Race #5) - Central park Trail Running Race 3.5 Miles, Canton GA.; web site
July
4, Weaverville, NC Firecracker 5K
Sunday, July 4 Peachtree Road Race 10K, Atlanta, 7:30 a.m.; www.atlantatrackclub.org
July 17, 2010 (Saturday) Dirty Spokes (Race #6) - Sawnee Mountain Trail Running Race 5K, Canton; web site.
July
24, Asheville, NC Bele Chere 5K
July
31, Waynesville, NC Folkmoot 5K
July 31, 2010 (Saturday) "TSALI Recreation Area"4 Mi ⁄ 8 Mi ⁄ 11 Mi Trail Run -- ENTRY FEES 4 Mile Through July 13 -> $30 July 14 - July 23 -> $35 (LATE) Race Day Registration -> $40 8 Mile Through July 13 -> $35 July 14 - July 23 -> $40 (LATE Race Day Registration -> $45) 11 Mile Through July 13 -> $40 July 14 - July 23 -> $45 (LATE) Race Day Registration -> $50 Dirty Spokes will be handing out "Dri-Fit" shirts at each of our trail running races this year! That's right a $25.00 value with your race registration! No guarantee of T-Shirt with late or race day registration. PACKET PICKUP Packet pickup will be the morning of the race starting at 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Race starts at 8:30 a.m. SHARP! RACE COURSE This is great single and double track off-road running experience. The race will start on a street (required for spacing) but will soon lead into the woods (right loop). The terrain is made up of a little bit of everything, rolling hills, climbs, single track, double track, roots, along with some technical sections. The course is beautiful and offers something for every runner truly wishing to ´ditch the city´. On-Line Registration: active.com
August
14, Black Mountain, NC, Sourwood 5K and Cheshire Pump & Run
August
21, Montford, NC Hot August Nights
August
21, Spruce Pine, NC Springmaid Splash 10K
Race Website
August 28 Continental Divide Trail Race, Laurel Springs, NC Mens 10k and Junior boys 5k at 9:00 Womens 10k and Junior girls 5k at 10:00 This race will be the USATF 10k trail championships, but it is not only for elites. We encourage runners of all ability levels to enjoy our beautiful and challenging course. Website: www.continentaldividetrailrace.com Contact: Jason Bryant 336-366-2257 runningmtn.goat@yahoo.com
August
29, 0630AM Chimney Rock, NC Race to the Rock 5K
September
4, 0800AM Hendersonville, NC Apple Festival 8K
September 11, 2010 - Highlands, NC - Continental Divide Trail Race, Laurel Springs, NC Race Registration
September
12 JBL Memorial 5K Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. John B. Lewis Soccer
Complex in Azalea Park
September 17 and 18, 2010 Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina – The Blue Ridge Relay. This will be the fifth running of this 208 mile team running relay and we have grown from 10 teams the first year to over 80 last year! Contact info: www.blueridgerelay.com or 336-877-8888.
September
18, Asheville, NC Asheville Citizen Times Half Marathon
September
19, Asheville, NC Run for the Horses 5K
September
25, Asheville, NC Thomas Wolfe 8K
Saturday, September 25 XTERRA Georgia Harbins Park 10K Trail Run, Dacula, 8:30 a.m.; web site
September
26 Race to the Rock 5K, Chimney Rock, NC This grueling race starts in Chimney
Rock Village for a 5K run and meanders through the park entrance uphill at a 7%
grade to finish just below the 315-foot tall Chimney Rock. This is the ONLY TIME
you can run or bike up to Chimney Rock.
October
2 0900AM, 2nd annual “Rock the Quarry” 4-Mile Trail Challenge - Swanannoa, NC
Located at Grove Stone & Sand in Swannanoa. $25. Register at www.active.com or
contact Dorothy Goodman (828) 230-6744 for a mail-in registration form. Race
details at http://www.hedrickind.com/quarryrun.aspx. Proceeds go to Presbyterian
Home For Children.
Saturday, October 2 Frogtown Trail Challenge 4 and 10 Mile, Cumming, 8:00 a.m.; 678-576-9940 or web site
October 2, Sylva, NC Westcare Smoky Streak 10K
October 2, Navy SEAL Extreme Off-Road Challenge Cosby, TN 5.6K trail run, 2.2K trail run Race Website
Sunday, October 3 13.1 Marathon, Atlanta, 7 a.m.; www.131atlanta.com
October
9, Bethel, NC Bethel Half Marathon
October
16 Burnsville Town scamper 5K, Burnsville, NC
Sunday, October 17 8th Annual Autumn Breeze 5K, Tallulah Falls, GA. 3:00 p.m.; 706-782-4526.
October
23, Carrier Park, Asheville, NC 5th Annual WNC Run/Walk for Autism
October
30, Waynesville, NC Power of Pink 4 Mile
October 31, Washington DC Marine Corps marathon
Saturday, November 6 XTERRA Georgia Battle At Big Creek 5.0 / 9.0 Mile Trail Run, Roswell, GA. 8:30 a.m.; web site
November
13, Asheville NC downtown Superhero 5K
Saturday, November 13 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon & Half Marathon, Chickamauga, Ga.; www.chattanoogatrackclub.org
Novmber
25, Asheville, NC at Carrier Park Turkey Trot 5K
Thursday, November 25 Atlanta Marathon and Half Marathon, Atlanta, GA. 7:00 a.m.; www.atlantatrackclub.org
Sunday, November 28 3rd Annual Titan/Warrior Challenge 15K Trail Run, Farmington, GA. 2:00 p.m.; 706-296-5353
December
4, Asheville, NC Jingle Bell 5K
Saturday, December 4 XTERRA Georgia Victoria Bryant State Park 5K / 10K Trail Run Royston, GA. 8:30 a.m.; web site
January 15, 2011 As part of the 2nd annual Riverfront Race Festival the Charleston Marathon will take place on January 15, 2011 at 8:00 AM as well as a half marathon, 10K and 5K. The Marathon and Half Marathon will start in beautiful Downtown Charleston, South Carolina and finish on the historic Navy Yard at Noisette in North Charleston. Registration and info are at riverfrontracefestival.com or charlestonmarathon.com.