2010 Marathon & Long Distance Directory/Races in the Southeast

JULY 10 - Grandfather Mountain Marathon - Boone, NC

43rd Annual. 6:30am/marathon. Starts at an elevation of 3,333 ft. and climbs to 4,279 ft. where it ends on Grandfather Mountain in Linville, NC; mountainous and very scenic as it winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains; run predominately on asphalt (3 miles of course on gravel); race will finish during the Scottish Highland Games; crowds of up to 10,000+ will see the finish. Entry Limit: 475. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2009 finishers: 376. Avg. temp. 60 start, 70-75 finish.

Contact: John Weaver 828-262-3074, weaverjt@appstate.edu, www.hopeformarrow.org/gmminfo.htm.
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AUG. 14 - Lynchburg Half Marathon - Lynchburg, VA

10th Annual. 7:30am/half, 8am/5K. Flat and fast course, out and back on shaded scenic Blackwater Creek bikepath. 2009 finishers: 211-half, 200-5K. Avg. temp. 73ºF.

Contact: Riverside Runners, 2301 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503, 434-846-7449, www.riversiderunners.com.
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AUG. 21 - Parkersburg News & Sentinel Half Marathon - Parkersburg, WV

24th Annual. 8am/half, 8:10am/2-Mile Race. Tiny Tot & Jr. 1pm on 8/22. Prize $ ($30,000). Rolling hills with several scenic views and a downhill finish; USATF. Time Limit: 4 hrs. 2009 entrants: 980-half, 250-2 mi. Avg. temp. 75-80ºF.

Contact: Amy Wallace, 519 Juliana St., Parkersburg, WV 26101, 304-485-1891, halfmarathon@newsandsentinel.com, www.NewsandSentinel.com/halfmarathon.

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AUG. 28 - Patrick Henry Half Marathon - Ashland, VA

7am. Race starts & finishes in Poor Farm Park, traversing both rolling countryside & Ashland's scenic railroad district. Entry Limit: 1,500. Time Limit: 3 hrs.

Contact: 804-285-9495, phhalf@rrrc.org.

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SEPT. 4 - Charleston Distance Run 15-Miler - Charleston, WV

38th Annual. 7:30am. 5K Run, 3 Person 15-Mile Relay, 10K & 5K Walks. 15 miles through city streets, residential neighborhoods, riverfront, state capitol grounds, 5 miles of significant hills, 10 miles flat. Time Limit: 3.5 hrs. 2009 entrants: 1,200 in all events. Avg. temp. 72º.

Contact: Aaron Allred, POB 11595, Charleston, WV 25339, 304-345-5433, aaallred@aol.com or gcs1953@gmail.com, www.charlestondistancerun.com.
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SEPT. 5 - Tupelo Marathon & 14.2 Miler - Tupelo, MS

27th Annual. 5am. Prize $ ($450). Gently rolling course on country roads & residential sections of West Tupelo & Belden; 14.2 Miler - point to point; Marathon out & back; USATF. Entry Limit: 300-marathon, 250-14.2 miler. Time Limit: 6 hrs. Avg. temp. 75-90º.

Contact: David Whiteside/TRC, 160 N. Columbia St., Pontotoc, MS 38863, runtupelo@gmail.com, www.tupelorunningclub.net.
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SEPT. 5 - Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon - Virginia Beach, VA

10th Annual. 6:40am/Wheelchair Invitational; 6:45am/Elite Women; 7am/Elite Men & Half Marathon Participant Start. Prize $ ($80,000). Flat, fast, scenic course that finishes along the Virginia Beach boardwalk; USATF. Labor Day weekend’s best running event & music festival. Avg. temp. 75.

Contact: Competitor Group, 9401 Waples St., Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92121, 800-311-1255, rnrvb@competitor.com, www.virginia-beach.competitor.com.
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SEPT. 18 - Western Maryland Half Marathon - Hancock, MD

3rd Annual. 8am. 5K Run. Prize $ ($500). Flat, paved, on the Western Maryland Rail Trail. Entry Limit: 300. Time Limit: 3 hrs. 2009 entrants: 150. Avg. temp. 55ºF.

Contact: Diana Stone, Race Coordinator, 100 Charles St., Hagerstown, MD 301-791-9009, wmdhalf@gmail.com, www.westernmdhalf.com.
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SEPT. 18 - Run the Valley Half Marathon - Badin, NC

6th Annual. 7:30am/half marathon, 8:15am/10K & 5K. Scenic course takes runners to the top of Morrow Mountain and back to Badin. Entry Limit: 125-Half marathon only. 2009 entrants: under 100. Avg. temp. 60ºF.

Contact: Peter Asciutto, Uwharrie Running Club, PO Box 1911, Albemarle, NC 28002; 704-983-3274, uwharrierunningclub@gmail.com, www.vacanddash.com.
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SEPT. 18 - Asheville Citizen-Times Half Marathon - Asheville, NC

11th Annual. 7:30am. 5K Run/Walk. Prize $ ($1,500-half). Challenging half marathon route that navigates through the heart of downtown Asheville; scenic and friendly neighborhoods with incredible skyline views; USATF. Running Journal Grand Prix Event. Entry Limit: 1,500. Time Limit: 3.5 hrs. Avg. temp. 86/66.

Contact: Greg Duff, Glory Hound Events, 49 Rolling Dr., Waynesville, NC 28786, 828-400-5868, greg@gloryhoundevents.com, www.citizen-times.com/race.
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SEPT. 18 - Mountain Top Marathon & Half Marathon - (Ocoee White Water Center) - Copperhill, TN

9am Marathon, Half; 9:15am 5K. Home of the 1996 Olympic paddling events, this course is challenging and beautiful. Avg. temp. 75º.

Contact: Barbara Border 404-217-0041, barb@newleafadventures.com, www.newleafadventures.com.

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SEPT. 18 - Gulf Coast Sun Run Half Marathon - Panama City Beach, FL

7:30am. 5K, 1 Mile Run/Walk. Enjoy an exhilarating run through Pier Park and along Front Beach Road. in beautiful Panama City Beach.

Contact: Heather Ricketts (850)872-3862, hricketts@gulfcoast.edu.
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SEPT. 18 - Run the Valley Half Marathon - Badin, NC

14th Annual. 7:30am/half, 8:15am/10K & 5K, 9:30am/1 mi. FR. The 1/2 marathon takes runners through Morrow Mountain State Park to the top of scenic Morrow Mountain. Entry Limit: 125/Half.

Contact: Vac & Dash 704-983-3274, uwharrierunningclub@gmail.com, http://www.vacanddash.com/RuntheValley1.htm.

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SEPT. 18 - Odyssey Trail Running Rampage Marathon, Half Marathon & 40 Mile - Douthat State Park, VA

Race course will be a loop format which will offer challenging uphills, fast downhills and beautiful views of multiple points on the trail; 40 mile will entail 3 laps; the Marathon 2 laps; and the Half Marathon 1 lap.

Contact: Odyssey Adventure Racing, P.O. Box 2487, Salem, VA 24153, 540-444-4422, info@oarevents.com, www.OARevents.com.
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SEPT. 19 - MGD 64 Locomotive Half Marathon - Kennesaw, GA

2nd Annual. 7:30am/half & 5K, 8am/1 mi., 8:45am/tot trot. Time Limit: 3 1/2 hrs. 2009 entrants: 500. Avg. temp. 70º.

Contact: Mark Vescio, 323 Tuggle Ct., Woodstock, GA 30188, 678-895-2631, runningmanwest@bellsouth.net, www.kennesawlocomotivehalf.com.

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SEPT. 19 - Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon - Alexandria, VA

Inaugural. 7:30am; Prize $ (tba). Mt. Vernon up George Washington Memorial Parkway over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge to National Harbor; USATF. Entry Limit: 4,000. Time Limit: 15 min./mile. Avg. temp. 70s.

Contact: Steve Nearman, 1005 Cameron St., Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-683-4660, steve@wilsonbridgehalf.com, www.wilsonbridgehalf.com.
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SEPT. 25 - Hiddenite Festival Road Race Half Marathon - Hiddenite, NC

4th Annual. 8:30am/Half & 10K. Hilly, rural run in beautiful Alexander County; USATF. 2009 entrants: 100 both races. Avg. temp. 75-80ºF.

Contact: Rick French, 621 Liledoun Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681, 828-632-9332, rfrench@co.alexander.nc.us, www.alexandercountync.gov/pdf/hiddenite-half-marathon-2010.p....
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SEPT. 25 - Salem Lake Trail Races 30K & 10K - Winston-Salem, NC

21st Annual. 8am 30K, 8:30am 10K. Beautiful out-and-back course mostly on wooded trail surrounding Salem Lake. Course has been listed as one of America's best running trails. Entry Limit: 1,000 both races. 2009 entrants: 462-30K, 564-10K. Avg. temp. 60º.

Contact: Steve Bennett, c/o Twin City Track Club, POB 692, Winston-Salem, NC 27102, 336-722-2489, salemlake@twincitytc.org, www.twincitytc.org.
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SEPT. 25 - The Women's Half Marathon - Nashville, TN

Inaugural. 7am. 5K. Starting and finishing in front of Country Music Hall of Fame the course includes Centennial Park, Music Row and many great Nashville neighborhoods; USATF. Time Limit: 4 1/2 hrs. Avg. temp. L-55, H-78.

Contact: Kelly Baker, 1499 Beach Dr. SE, Unit B, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, 727-502-9202, info@womenshalfmarathon.com, www.womenshalfmarathon.com.

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SEPT. 25 - Great Eastern Endurance 100K, 50K & Half Marathon Trail Race - Charlottesville, VA

8th Annual. 6am. 7am/half. 100K of single track trail in the beautiful George Washington National Forest; USATF certified. Entry Limit: 300. Time Limit: 100K-19 hrs. Avg. temp. 70s.

Contact: Francesca Coute, 110 Old Preston Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434-293-7115, www.badtothebone.biz.
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SEPT. 25 - Mulberry Island Half Marathon - Fort Eustis, VA

30th Annual. 7:30am/5K, 8am/half marathon. Prize $ ($450). Surface 100% flat, asphalt roadway, along the James River with the Ghost Fleet near Ft. Crafford and the early site of American Brick Factory; USATF. Time Limit: 1 hr.-5K, 3 hr.-half marathon. Avg. temp. Low 70s.

Contact: Ronald Lynch, 643 Dickman St., Fort Eustis, VA 23604, 757-878-6075, ronald.lynch@us.army.mil.

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OCT. 2 - Jacksonville Marine Corps 1/2 Marathon - Jacksonville, FL

7th Annual. 7am. Half/5K. Prize $ ($2,000). Course starts at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, runs through Downtown and into Riverside; USATF. 2009 entrants: 2,500. Avg. temp. 70.

Contact: Doug Alred, 3931 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32217, 904-731-1900, firstplacesports@mindspring.com, www.1stplacesports.com.
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OCT. 2 - Beckley Half Marathon - Beckley, WV

13th Annual. 8am, 5K Run & Walk. Prize $ ($2,500). Gradual rolling hills through picturesque Beckley. Entry Limit: 200-half. Time Limit: 2.5 hrs. 2009 entrants: 150-half, 250-5K run, 50-5K walk. Avg. temp. 50º.

Contact: Kip Buchanan, 245 N. Kanawha St., Beckley, WV 25801, 304-252-7328, kip@brccc.com, www.brccc.com.

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OCT. 2 - Freedom's Run Marathon & Half Marathon - Shepherdstown, WV

7am marathon (6am walk); 9am/half; 9:10am/5K & 10K; 9:15am/Kids FR. Marathon course is a point to point with a small net elevation loss; half marathon runs the marathon course in reverse as you head out of Shepherdstown into Antietam. Entry Limit: 300-marathon walk, 1,000-marathon run, 750-half; USATF.

Contact: mark@freedomsrun.org, www.freedomsrun.org.
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OCT. 3 - 13.1 Marathon Atlanta - Atlanta, GA

2nd Annual. 7:13am (wheelchair 7:03am). Atlanta course features more than 15 entertainment groups. Avg. temp. low to mid-60's. Time Limit: 3:30. 2009 finishers: 2,600.

Contact: US Road Sports & Entertainment, 528 Plasters Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, 404-832-0786, run@131atlanta.com, www.131marathon.com.
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OCT. 9 - Run For Life Marathon & Half Marathon - Madison, MS

2nd Annual. 7am. Double loop course; USATF. Entry Limit: Half-1,500, Marathon-800.

Contact: Mark Simpson, POB 1215, Clinton, MS 39060, 888-647-8278, marathon@marathonmakeover.com, www.runforlifemarathon.com.

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OCT. 9 - Triple Lakes Trail Race, 40 Mile, Marathon & Half Marathon Greensboro, NC

6th Annual. 8am.100% on single track trail, circles three separate lakes. 2009 entrants: 350. Avg. temp. 52º.

Contact: Scott Bassett, 15 Owls Roost Ct., Greensboro, NC 27410, 336-253-3153, scott@onthemarksports.com, www.triplelakesrace.com.
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OCT. 9 - iRecycle Run, Spartanburg Half Marathon - Spartanburg, SC

2nd Annual. 8am. 5K & Kids FR. Prize $ (tdb). Race starts in downtown and utilizes Greenway trail and the Duncan Park lake; rolling hills, 2 loops; USATF. Time Limit: 3 hrs. 2009 entrants: 500. Avg. temp. 70º.

Contact: Brandy Gutierrez, iRecycle, 5396 N. Blackstock Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29302; 864-574-0904, bgutierrez@urrc.net, www.irecycledoyou.net.
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OCT. 10 - Music City Half Marathon - Nashville, TN

4th Annual. 8am/cst. Out and back on Shelby Bottoms Greenway; extremely flat; USATF. Entry Limit: 1,000. 2009 finishers: 309.

Contact: 615-390-6977, Lntdp@earthlink.net, http://www.musiccityhalfmarathon.com/Music%20City%20Half%20M....
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OCT. 16 - Beachside 1/2 Marathon - Vero Beach, FL

2nd Annual. 6:30am. Mainly flat running on sidewalks/roads, cross 2 bridges ~ 2 miles. 2009 entrants 300.

Contact: Felisha Wallace, IRC Healthy Start Coalition 772-563-9118, fwallace@irchealthystart.org, www.beachsidehalfmarathon.com.
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OCT. 16 - Dalton Half Marathon - Dalton, GA

Inaugural. 8am. USRA Half Marathon Series Event, 5K & FR. Flat & Fast; USATF. Time Limit: 4 hrs.-half marathon.

Contact: USRA Series (407)599-0568, info@usrahm.com, www.usrahm.com, info@daltonhm.com, www.daltonhm.com.
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OCT. 16 - Under Armour Baltimore Running Festival - Baltimore, MD

10th Annual. 8am/marathon & relay; 9:45am/half, 8:30am/5K; 9am/Kids FR. Prize $ ($125,000). Rolling course travels through several historic districts including Fells Point, Ft. McHenry, and the famed Inner Harbor; similar to Boston; USATF. Entry Limit: 5,000-marathon, 10,000-half, 3,000-5K, 950-teams, 1,000-Kids. Time Limit: 7 hrs. marathon, 5 1/2 hrs. half. Avg. temp. high 50’s-low 60’s.

Contact: Baltimore Running Festival, 6610 Amberton Dr., Ste. 400, Elkridge, MD 21075, 410-605-9381, customerservice@corrigansports.com, www.thebaltimoremarathon.com.
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OCT. 16 - Cannonball Half Marathon - Greensboro, NC

7th Annual. 8am. 5K & Kids Race. Scenic out and back; USATF 2009 finishers: 425. Avg. temp. 52º.

Contact: race@cannonballrunrace.com, www.cannonballrunrace.com.
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OCT. 16 - Medoc Trail Races Marathon & 10 Mile - Hollister, NC

3rd Annual. 8:15am/marathon, 8:30am/10 mile. Course will challenge runners as they traverse wooded trails, many of which are single track; amazing views, passing over and beside waterways, up and down hills. 2009 finishers: 95-marathon, 178-10 Mile.

Contact: runrmec@yahoo.com, www.medoctrailmarathon.com.

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OCT. 16 - Murfreesboro Half Marathon - Murfreesboro, TN

4th Annual. 6:55am/wheelchair, 7am/half, 7:15am/Kids FR. Start/finish at MTSU Track & Soccer Stadium; run through historic downtown and past several landmarks; flat, fast & fun. USATF. Entry Limit: 2,250/half. Time Limit: 3.5 hrs. Avg. temp. 58.6º.

Contact: Murfreesboro Half Marathon, POB 11985, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-975-2286, racedirector@themiddlehalf.com, www.themiddlehalf.com.
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OCT. 23 - "Running For The Bay!" Marathon - Apalachicola, FL

Inaugural. 7am. Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Walk-A-Thon. Prize $ (tbd). Flat and fast at sea level; USATF. Time Limit: 8 hrs.

Contact: Mark Henderson, Race Director, friends@runningforthebay.com, www.runningforthebay.com.
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OCT. 24 - Augusta Half Marathon - Augusta, GA

3rd Annual. 7am. Medals for Miles, 1.1 Mile FR on 10/23. Challeging course through downtown Augusta and scenic historic areas; USATF. Time Limit: 3.5 hrs. 2009 entrants: 800. Avg. temp. High 69, Low 43.

Contact: Randy DuTeau, Augusta Sports Council, POB 1331, Augusta, GA 30903, 706-722-8326, randy@augustasportscouncil.org, www.augustahalf.org.
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OCT. 24 - Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon - Myrtle Beach, SC

Inaugural. 7am/Half Marathon, Coastal 5K & Doggie Dash on 10/23. Point to point race showcasing the best of this amazing destination; start at Medieval Times led by the king and his knights, and finish by the new Boardwalk right by the beach; USATF. Entry Limit: 6,000. Time Limit: 3.5 hrs. Avg. temp. 66ºF.

Contact: Robert Pozo, POB 56-1154, Miami, FL 33256, 800-733-7089, info@runmyrtlebeach.com, www.runmyrtlebeach.com.
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OCT. 30 - Silver Comet Half Marathon - Mableton, GA

10th Annual. 7:30am. Beautiful, flat and fast half on the Silver Comet Trail. 2009 finishers: 1,603. Avg. temp. 55º.

Contact: Garden Runner, POB 362, Mableton, GA 30126, 770-745-7056, dana@getfit-atlanta.com, www.silvercometraces.com.
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OCT. 30 - Last Hanging Marathon & Half Marathon - Pikeville, KY

Inaugural. 8am. More info tba.

Contact: Tug Valley Road Runners Club, POB 321, Hardy, KY 41531, David Hatfield, President), 606-625-5092, tvrrc@hotmail.com, www.hatfieldmccoymarathon.com.

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OCT. 30 - Ridge to Bridge Marathon - Jonas Ridge, NC

5th Annual. 8am. 2,800 feet of descent through Pisgah National Forest and Wilson Creek Gorge; point-to-point; USATF. Entry Limit: 300. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2009 entrants: 300. Avg. temp. 58ºF/46ºF.

Contact: David Lee, POB 2178, Morganton, NC 28680, 828-432-6664, david@leetiming.com, www.my-bmrc.org.

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OCT. 30 - Spinx RunFest Marathon & Half Marathon - Greenville, SC

6th Annual. 8am/marathon, 8:40am/half, 9am/5K. Course features historic neighborhoods, Cleveland Park & city landmarks; all races start at Baseball Stadium and finish inside behind home plate. Entry Limit:1,000-half, 2000-5K. Time Limit: Marathon-6 hrs., Half-4 hrs.

Contact: Greenville Track Club, POB 5678, Greenville, SC 29606, 864-271-0092, greenvillehughes@charter.net, www.spinxrunfest.com.

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OCT. 30 - Clarksville Half Marathon - Clarksville, TN

2nd Annual. 8am. USRA Half Marathon Series Event, 5K & FR. Scenic, gently rolling course; USATF. Time Limit: 4 hrs.-half marathon.

Contact: USRA Series (407)599-0568, info@usrahm.com, www.usrahm.com, info@clarksvillehm.com, www.clarksvillehm.com.

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OCT. 30 - The Haunted Half Marathon - Kingsport, TN

2nd Annual. 3pm. Boo to Brew 4-Person Relay. Very flat and fast double loop course runs through downtown Kingsport with bands & other entertainment; USATF. Time Limit: 3 hrs. 2009 entrants: 365. Avg. temp. 53.

Contact: Hank Brown 423-963-1046, hank@crazy8s.org, www.hauntedhalf.com.

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OCT. 31 - Daytona Beach Half Marathon - Daytona Beach, FL

3rd Annual. 7am. Course features an out and back route, with the start and finish lines located at historic Daytona International Speedway. Avg. temp. high 80, low 63.

Contact: Jason Maderer 407-648-4900 (ext. 16), jmaderer@centralfloridasports.org, www.daytonabeachhalf.com.

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OCT. 31 - Florida Halloween Halfathon - Fort DeSota Park (St. Petersburg), FL

2nd Annual. 7:05am. 5K Race. Totally flat course at our nation's beach; USATF. Costumes encouraged. Time Limit: 3 1/2 hrs. 2009 entrants: 587. Avg. temp. 60º.

Contact: Chris Lauber, Race Director, POB 47774, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-7774, 727-347-4440, flroadraces@aol.com, www.FloridaHalloweenHalfathon.com.

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OCT. 31 - Marine Corps Marathon - Arlington, VA

35th Annual. 8am. MCM 10K, Healthy Kids FR. Course takes runners on journey through the nation's capitol featuring the best of Arlington, VA & Washington DC. Entry Limit: 30,000/CLOSED. Time Limit: 14 min. per mile pace.

Contact: Marine Corps Marathon, POB 188, Quantico, VA 22134, 800-RUN-USMC, marine.marathon@usmc.mil, www.marinemarathon.com.
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NOV. 6 - River Valley Half Marathon -= Fort Smith, AR

3rd Annual. 8am. 2-Person Relay HM, 10K & 5K. Race will be held on Fort Chaffee Redevelopment land.

Contact: Tammie White 479-649-8815.

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NOV. 6 - Mid-South Marathon & Half Marathon - Wynne, AR

12th Annual. 8am (early start 7am). Marathon Wheelchair & Half Marathon Run or Walk. Out and back with some rolling terrain, some flat; USATF. Time Limit: 7 hr. (w/early start). 2009 entrants: 440. Avg. temp. 52º.

Contact: Karen Garner, Race Dir., POB 408, Wynne, AR 72396, 870-208-4543, akgarner53@yahoo.com, www.midsouthmarathon.com.
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NOV. 6 - Mayberry Half Marathon & Team Marathon - Mount Airy, NC

3rd Annual. 8am. Prize $ ($350). Course will include 2 Greenways and run through historic downtown Mayberry. Entry Limit: 400. Time Limit: 5 hrs. 2009 entrants: 200. Avg. temp. 60º.

Contact: Mount Airy Parks & Recreation, Attn: Darren Lewis, 113 Renfro St., Mount Airy, NC 27030, 336-786-8313, dlewis@mountairy.org, www.mountairyparksandrecreation.com.
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NOV. 7 - City of Oaks Marathon & Rex Healthcare Half Marathon - Raleigh, NC

4th Annual. 7am. Prize $. Rolling hills, very scenic course through downtown and state park; USATF. Entry Limit: 2,000-marathon, 4,000-half. Time Limit: Marathon-6 hrs., Half-3.5 hrs.

Contact: committee@cityofoaksmarathon.com, www.cityofoaksmarathon.com.
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NOV. 7 - Carolina Sports Medicine Battleship North Carolina Half Marathon & Bay Six 5K - Wilmington, NC

12th Annual. 8am. Start & finish at the Battleship Memorial. Loop two bridges, tour Greenfield Lake, run over the Memorial bridge at mile-12; USATF. River Taxi and Trolly Buses to race start. Race Limit: 1,500-half, 500-5K. Time Limit: Runners-3 hrs., Walkers-4 hrs. 2009 entrants: 1,400-half, 500-5K. Avg. temp. 60ºF.

Contact: Ed Fore, P.O. Box 3434, Wilmington, NC 28406, 910-398-5539, edfore7628@bellsouth.net, www.battleshiphalfmarathon.active.com.

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NOV. 7 - Marshall University Marathon - Huntington, WV

7th Annual. 7:30am. Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay & 5-Mile Fun Walk. Flat, fast; finishes at the goal line in Marshall University Football Stadium; USATF. Time Limit: 6 hrs. Avg. temp. 50º.

Contact: www.HealthyHuntington.org.

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NOV. 13 - Huntsville Half Marathon - Huntsville, AL

22nd Annual. 8am. Quiet neighborhoods and scenic bike path along Aldridge Creek; USATF. Time Limit: 3 hrs./half. 2009 entrants: 1,000. Avg. temp. 50ºF.

Contact: Race Dir. (tbd). www.huntsvilletrackclub.org.

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NOV. 13 - Lexington Medical Center Governor's Cup Half Marathon, Columbia, SC

38th Annual. 7:30am/half, 7:40am/8K Run & 4 mi. Walk, 8:30am/Kid's Cup Run. Scenic course begins in downtown Columbia and ends at the historic Horseshoe of the University of SC; USATF.

Contact: Naomi Chiorazzi (803)629-2565, naomi@carolinamarathon.org, www.governorscupsc.org.

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NOV. 13 - Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon & Half Marathon - Fort Oglethorpe, GA

32nd Annual. 7:30am/est. Rural paved roads lead through the historic Battlefield Park, a memorial to the major Civil War battle; mostly flat with a few rolling hills; double loop; USATF. Entry Limit: 700-marathon, 800-half. Time Limit: 6 hrs. Avg. temp. 40-60ºF.

Contact: Chattanooga Track Club, POB 11241, Chattanooga, TN 37401, 423-629-6232, marathon@chattanoogatrackclub.org, www.battlefieldmarathon.com.
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NOV. 13 - SunTrust Richmond Marathon & McDonald's Half Marathon - Richmond, VA

33rd Annual. 7am/8K, 7:30am/half marathon, 8am/marathon. "America's Friendliest Marathon" takes runners through scenic and historic sections of Virginia's Capital city and across the beautiful James River; USATF. Entry Limit: 7,500 each race. Time Limit: 3.5 hr./half, 7 hrs./marathon. 2009 entrants: 5,188-marathon, 5,572-half, 4,564-8K. Avg. temp. 50º.

Contact: Sports Backers, 100 Avenue of Champions, Richmond, VA 23230, 804-285-9495, marathon@sportsbackers.org, www.richmondmarathon.org.

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NOV. 14 - Outer Banks Marathon & Gateway Bank Half Marathon - Outer Banks, NC

4th Annual. 7am/half, 7:20am/marathon, 8K/7:30am. 2010 USATF NC Association Marathon Championship. Prize $. Varied terrain, coastal, scenic, incredible community support, mainly flat; walker friendly. Entry Limit: 2,500 marathon. Course Time Limit: 3pm. Avg. temp. 48F low, 63 high.

Contact: Outer Banks Marathon, POB 959, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949, 252-261-6296, info@obxmarathon.org, www.obxmarathon.com.
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NOV. 21 - X-Country Marathon, 30K & Half Marathon - Lithia, FL

7th Annual. 7:30am/Marathon & 30K, 8am/half, 8:30am/5K. Beautiful course that winds through Alafia River State Park. Time Limit: 6.5 hrs. Avg. temp. 75º.

Contact: Jim Hartnett, 4634-A N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33603, 813-232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com, www.tamparaces.com.
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NOV. 21 - The Women's Half Marathon - St. Petersburg, FL

2nd Annual. 7am. Women's Running Magazine 5K. Gorgeous, flat, waterfront course through downtown St. Petersburg. Time Limit: 4:30 hrs. 2009 entrants: 4,800. Avg. temp. L-62, H-74.

Contact: Kelly Baker, 1499 Beach Dr. SE, Unit B, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, 727-502-9202, info@womenshalfmarathon.com, www.womenshalfmarathon.com.

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NOV. 21 - Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon - Nashville, TN

5th Annual. 8am. Hilly, wooded roads in one of the country's largest city parks. Entry Limit: 200. Time Limit: 7 hrs. Avg. temp. 40 at start, 50 at finish.

Contact: www.harpethhillsmarathon.com.

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NOV. 21 - Secret City Half Marathon & Relay - Oak Ridge, TN

8am. New name (formerly Oak Ridge Half Marathon). New course will start and end at the National Fitness Center; fast and fast.

Contact: Frank Chmielewicz 865-804-7091, frankchmi@hotmail.com.
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NOV. 25 - Outback Distance Classic 1/2 Marathon - Jacksonville, FL

27th Annual. 8am Half/6K. Prize $ ($500: $300, $200, top 3 M/F). Beautiful course through Mandarin section of Jacksonville; USATF Certified. 2009 entrants: 4,700. Avg. temp. 56º.

Contact: Doug Alred, 3931 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32217, 904-731-1900, firstplacesports@mindspring.com, www.1stplacesports.com.
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NOV. 25 - Atlanta Half Marathon - Atlanta, GA

49th Running (Thanksgiving). 7:30am/half. 5K Course tba. Avg. temp. 45ºF.

Contact: Atlanta Track Club, POB 12109, Atlanta, GA 30355, 404-231-9064, atc@atlantatrackclub.org, www.atlantatrackclub.org.

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NOV. 27 - Kaiser Realty Coastal Half Marathon - Orange Beach, AL

8am/Half marathon, 8:10am/5K & 1 Mile Run. Prize $ ($5,000+). Fast, flat, scenic USATF certified courses.

Contact: 205-595-8633, races@team-magic.com, www.team-magic.com.
*****

NOV. 27 - Northern Central Trail Marathon & 2-Person Relay - Sparks, MD

21st Annual. 9am.1st 1.8 & last 1.5 on roads, balance on out-and-back trail (rails to trail course); USATF. Avg. temp. 48-52º.

Contact: 410-377-7327, www.brrc.com.
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NOV. 27 - Mississippi Coast Marathon & Half Marathon , Waveland, MS (Stennis Space Center)

21st Annual. 8am (all races). 5K Run. Flat, fast course; double loop; USATF. Avg temp. 50º.

Contact: Leonard Vergunst, 304 Mincheck Rd., Ocean Springs, MS 39564, 228-380-7037 (c), www.gulfcoastrunningclub.org.
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NOV. 28 - Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon - Cocoa, FL

39th Annual. 6:15am. Beautiful waterfront course along the Indian River; USATF. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2009 entrants: 2,500. Avg. temp. 53º-55º.

Contact: Donald Piercy Jr. 321-751-8890, info@spacecoastmarathon.com, www.spacecoastmarathon.com.

DEC. 4 - Baton Rouge Beach Marathon & Half Marathon - Baton Rouge, LA

17th Annual. 7am. Double loop. USATF. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2009 entrants: 1,200. Avg. temp. 60-70º.

Contact: Craig S. Watson, 3909 Plaza Tower Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70816, 225-292-3800, 225-324-3123, sailfish01@aol.com, www.brbeachmarathon.com.
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DEC. 4 - St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend - Memphis, TN

32nd Annual. 8am. Half Marathon, 5K, Family Race & Kids Marathon. Prize $ (tbd). Run by day...rock by night. Truly rewarding race experience in the Birthplace of Rock ‘n Roll and the Home of the Blues. Entry Limit: 3,500-marathon, 8,100-half, 4,000-5K, Family-500 families. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2009 entrants: 15,916 (all 4 races). Avg. temp. 46ºF.

Contact: Dwight Drinkard, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, 800-565-5112, marathon@stjude.org, www.stjudemarathon.org.
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DEC. 5 - Brandon Half Marathon - Brandon, FL

21st Annual. 7am. 5K, 1 Mile MDA Walk. Fast & flat. Time Limit: 4 Hours - Walkers 2009 entrants: 500. Avg. temp. 53.

Contact: Bill McKnight, POB 1564, Brandon, FL 33509-1564, 813-681-4279, kmck4@aol.com, www.brandonrunning.com.
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DEC. 5 - Palm Beaches Marathon - West Palm Beach, FL

7th Annual. 6am/Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay. Flat and fast, over 60% waterfront vistas; Boston qualifier. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2009 entrants: 7,000. Avg. temp. 67º.

Contact: Iva Grady, 401 N. Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, FL 33401, 561-833-3711 (ext. 225), igrady@palmbeaches.org, www.pbmarathon.com.
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DEC. 11 - Rocket City Marathon - Huntsville, AL

34th Annual. 8am. Prize $ ($8,450). Flat, generally rolling, Boston qualifying marathon; USATF. Entry Limit: 1,500. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2009 entrants: 1,500. Avg. temp. 43º.

Contact: Dink & Suzanne Taylor, 2722 Carl T. Jones, Suite 2B, Huntsville, AL 35802, 256-650-7063, suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com, www.runrocketcity.com.
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DEC. 11 - Cellular South Half Marathon - Ridgeland, MS

24th Annual. half marathon walk 7:30am, run 8am. Out and back on Highland Colony Parkway; USATF. Avg. temp. 50.

Contact: Jim Myrick, POB 1414, Ridgeland, MS 39157, 601-856-9884, mtrackclub@aol.com, www.mstrackclub.com.
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DEC. 11 - Thunder Road Marathon - Charlotte, NC

6th Annual. 7:45am/marathon & half; 8:15am/5K. Run through beautiful downtown Charlotte and historic neighborhoods; USATF. Entry Limit: 4,000-half, 3,000-full. Time Limit: 6 hrs./marathon, 3 hrs. half. 2009 entrants. 8,800. Avg. temp. 40s.

Contact: Thunder Road Marathon, 2422 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28203, 704-358-0717 (x 204), marathoninfo@runforyourlife.com, www.runcharlotte.com.
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DEC. 11 - Kiawah Island Marathon & Half Marathon - Kiawah Island, SC

33rd Annual. 8am. Flat, fast course within 10,000 acre barrier island resort community, first class amazing scenery; USATF. Time Limit: 8 hrs. Avg. temp. 40-60.

Contact: Kiawah Island Marathon, 1 Sanctuary Beach Dr., Kiawah Island, SC 29455, 843-768-2780, kiawah_marathon@kiawahresort.com, www.kiawahresort.com/recreation/marathon.
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DEC. 12 - Florida Holiday Halfathon - Madeira Beach, FL

9th Annual. 7:35am. Most flat, fast and scenic course touring through beach communities, residential area and public parks; USATF. Time Limit: 3 1/2 hrs. 2009 entrants: 1,170. Avg. temp. 52º.

Contact: Chris Lauber, Race Director, POB 47774, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-7774, 727-347-4440, flroadraces@aol.com, www.FloridaHolidayHalfathon.com.
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DEC. 19 - Jacksonville Bank Marathon & Half Marathon - Jacksonville, FL

28th Annual. 7am. Prize $ ($2,000). Very flat and fast keyhole type course. 80% shaded. USATF. Entry Limit: 2,500. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2009 entrants: 2,500. Avg. temp. 56º.

Contact: 1st Place Sports, 3931 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32217, 904-731-1900, firstplacesports@mindspring.com, www.1stplacesports.com.