2011 Fall Marathon & Long Distance Directory -- Races in the South

JULY 9 - Grandfather Mountain Marathon - Boone, NC
6:30am.
Contact: weaverjt@appstate.edu.

JULY 16 - Make It By Midnight Marathon & Half Marathon - Macon GA
7pm.
Contact: Deborah Botkin 478-390-7631, makeitbymidnight@yahoo.com.

AUG. 13 - Lynchburg Half Marathon - Lynchburg, VA
7:30am/half, 8am/5K.
Contact: Riverside Runners 434-846-7449, info@riversiderunners.com.

AUG. 20 - Parkersburg News & Sentinel Half Marathon - Parkersburg, WV
8am/half, 8:10am/2-Mile Race.
Contact: 304-485-1891, halfmarathon@newsandsentinel.com.

AUG. 27 - High Country Triple Crown Half Marathon - Blowing Rock, NC
8am. Brand new for 2011! The High Country Triple Crown race series is proud to announce its newest event in the 3-race series - the High Country Triple Crown Half Marathon. The race will start in downtown historic Blowing Rock at the Blowing Rock Equestrian Center and will follow 13.1 miles of unsurpassed beauty.
Contact: Stacy Sears, Race Coordinator 828-262-6116, triplecrownraces@gmail.com, www.triplecrown.appstate.edu.

AUG. 27 - Battle of the Triad Half Marathon, 5K - Kernersville, NC
7am.
Contact: Jennifer Goff 336-288-7071, jennifer.goff@yahoo.com.

AUG. 27 - Patrick Henry Half Marathon - Ashland, VA
7am.
Contact: 804-285-9495, info@sportsbackers.org.

SEPT. 3 - Charleston Distance Run 15-Miler - Charleston, WV
39th Annual. 7:30am. 5K Run, 3 Person 15-Mile Relay, 10K & 5K Walks, Childrens' Fun Runs. Prize $ ($12,000). Scenic run along city streets, starts at State Capitol building, finishes at University of Charleston Stadium; significant hills in middle of race. Time Limit: 3.5 hrs. 2010 entrants: 1,500 (approx.). Avg. temp. 60º.
Contact: John Palmer, POB 1791, Charleston, WV 25326, 304-347-8324, charlestondistancerun@yahoo.com, www.charlestondistancerun.com.

SEPT. 4 - Tupelo Marathon & 14.2 Miler - Tupelo, MS
28th 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.
Contact: David Whiteside runtupelo@gmail.com, www.tupelorunningclub.homestead.com/tupelomarathon.html.

SEPT. 4 - Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon - Virginia Beach, VA
11th Annual. 6:40am/Wheelchair; 6:45am/Invitational Women; 7am/Race Start. Prize $. Flat, fast, scenic course that finishes along the Virginia Beach boardwalk; USATF. Labor Day weekend’s best running event & music festival. Time Limit: 4 hrs. Avg. temp. 75.
Contact: Competitor Group 800-311-1255, www.competitor.com.

SEPT. 10 - Western Maryland Half Marathon, 5K - Hancock, MD
8am.
Contact: Diana Stone 301-791-9009, wmdhalf@gmail.com.

SEPT. 10 - Odyssey Trail Running Rampage, Marathon, Half Marathon, 40 Mile, 5 Mile - Douthat State Park, VA
7am/40 mile, 8:30am/marathon, 10am/half, 11:30am/5 mile.
Contact: 540-444-4422, info@oarevents.com.

SEPT. 17 - Race for the Fallen at Red Top Mountain 1/2 Marathon - Cartersville, GA
9am.
Contact: Wayne Tubb 770-389-5391, wtubb@sspba.org.

SEPT. 17 - Arkansas 20K, Benton AR.
7:32am.
Contact: (501)517-7393, pirel@prodigy.net.

SEPT. 17 - Asheville Citizen-Times Half Marathon - Asheville, NC
12th Annual. 7:15am. 5K Run/Walk. Prize $. Challenging half marathon route that navigates through the heart of downtown Asheville; scenic and friendly neighborhoods with incredible skyline views; USATF.
Contact: Greg Duff 828-400-5868, greg@gloryhoundevents.com, www.citizen-times.com/race.

SEPT. 17 - Revenge of the Penguins, 20 Mile & 10 Mile - Carderock, MD
8am.
Contact: steitzj@georgetown.edu.

SEPT. 17 - Run the Valley Half Marathon - Badin, NC
6th Annual. 7:30am/half marathon. 5K, 10K. North Carolina RRCA State Championship Half Marathon. Scenic, rural course takes runners into Morrow Mtn. State Park. 2010 entrants: 100-half marathon.
Contact: Peter Asciutto, Uwharrie Running Club, PO Box 1911, Albemarle, NC 28002, 704-983-3274, uwharrierunningclub@gmail.com, www.vacanddash.com.

SEPT. 17 - Run for Red Marathon & Half Marathon - Valley Crucis, NC
7am.
Contact: Fay Binning, 828-963-5485, faybinning@gmail.com.

SEPT. 18 - Fall Creek Falls 50K & 1/2 Marathon Trail - Pikeville, TN
7am.
Contact: Kevin Mahan 865-988-3906, kevin@endurancesportsmanagement.com.

SEPT. 24 - Hiddenite Festival Road Race, Half Marathon - Hiddenite, NC
5th Annual. 8:30am/Half & 10K. Hilly, rural run by Rocky Face Mountain in beautiful Alexander County; USATF. 2010 entrants: 36-half, 50-10K. Avg. temp. 75ºF.
Contact: Rick French, 621 Liledoun Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681, 828-632-9332, rfrench@alexandercountync.gov, www.co.alexander.nc.us/running-in-alexander-county.php.

SEPT. 24 - Chestertown Half Marathon & 5K Race - Chestertown, MD
8am.
Contact: (443)756-7711, info@athletesservingathletes.org.

SEPT. 24 - Salem Lake Trail Races - Winston-Salem, NC
8am 30K, 8:30am 10K.
Contact: Steve Bennett 336-722-2489, salemlake@twincitytc.org.

SEPT. 24 - The Women's Half Marathon - Nashville - Nashville, TN
2nd Annual. 7am/half, 7:15am/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 hrs. 2010 finishers: 3,883-half, 492-5K. Avg. temp. L-55, H-78.
Contact: Women's Running Magazine, 1499 Beach Dr. SE, Unit B, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, 727-502-9202, info@womenshalfmarathon.com, www.womenshalfmarathon.com.

SEPT. 24 - Great Eastern Endurance 100K, 50K & Half Marathon Trail Race - Charlottesville, VA
7am.
Contact: 434-293-7115, rungillrun@comcast.net.

SEPT. 25 - Bluegrass Half Marathon - Johnson City, TN
2nd Annual. 7:30am. Relay team/4 mbrs. The race is set against a blue back drop of serene mountains and combined with the lively pulse of Bluegrass music; USATF.
Contact: Karen Hubbs, Dir. of Sports Development, Johnson City Convention & Visitors Bureau, 603 E. Market St., Johnson City, TN 37601, 423-461-8012, www.bluegrasshalfmarathon.com.

SEPT. 25 - Smokies Half Marathon - Sevierville, TN
8am/Half Marathon, 8:15am/5K, 9:45am/FR.
Contact: Reinke Sports Group 407-599-0568, info@usrahm.com, www.usrahm.com.

SEPT. 30-OCT. 1 - Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend - Lake Buena Vista, FL
10/1: 7am/5K Run, 10pm/Half Marathon & Relay. Half marathon course will run through three theme parks at the Walt Disney Resort; USATF.
Contact: 407-938-3398, www.rundisney.com.

OCT. 1 - Heart & Sole Half Marathon & 5K, Jonesboro, AR.
8am.
Contact: (870)882-9403, ppanneck@yahoo.com.

OCT. 1 - Jacksonville Marine Corps 1/2 Marathon - Jacksonville, FL
8th Annual. 7am. Half/5K. Prize $ ($2,000). Course starts at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, runs through Downtown and into Riverside; USATF. 2010 entrants: 2,700. Avg. temp. 70.
Contact: Doug Alred, 3931 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32217, 904-731-1900, firstplacesports@mindspring.com, www.1stplacesports.com.

OCT. 1 - Beckley Half Marathon - Beckley, WV
14th Annual. 8am. 5K Run & Walk. Prize $ ($2,500). Gradual rolling hills through picturesque Beckley. Time Limit: 2.5 hrs. 2010 entrants: Approx. 400 (total). Avg. temp. 50.
Contact: Kip Buchanan, 245 N. Kanawha St., Beckley, WV 25801, 304-252-7328, kip@brccc.com, www.brccc.com.

OCT. 1 - Freedom's Run, Marathon & Half Marathon - Shepherdstown, WV
7am marathon; 8am/half; 8:30am/5K & 10K; 11am/Kids Free FR. RRCA Regional Marathon Championship. Marathon course is a point to point through four National Parks with a small net elevation loss; half marathon run is hilly exploration through Antietam National Battlefield; USATF. Entry Limit: 1,000-marathon, 1,000-half, 500-10K, 500-5K.
Contact: mark@freedomsrun.org, www.freedomsrun.org.

Oct. 1 - Winchester's Southern Tennessee Plunge Marathon & Half Marathon - Winchester, TN
7am.
Contact: Whitney Franklin (931)967-8165, whitney.franklin@LPNT.net.

OCT. 2 - 13.1 Marathon Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
7am.
Contact: 404-832-0786, run@131atlanta.com, www.131marathon.com.

OCT. 2 - Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon - Mount Vernon, VA - National Harbor, MD
2nd Annual. 7:30am. Prize $: $10,000+. USABA National Half Marathon Championship presented by NIB. From Mt. Vernon up GW Parkway, over Woodrow Wilson Bridge and ending at the resort of National Harbor. Entry Limit: 5,000 starters. Time Limit: 15/min pace=3:16. 2010 entrants: 4,000/sold out. Avg. temp. 70s.
Contact: Steve Nearman, 1005 Cameron St., Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-587-4321, steve@wilsonbridgehalf.com, www.wilsonbridgehalf.com.

OCT. 2 - Music City Half Marathon - Nashville, TN
5th Annual. 8am/cst. Out and back on Shelby Bottoms Greenway; extremely flat; USATF. Entry Limit: 1,000. 2010 finishers: 293.
Contact: 615-390-6977, Lntdp@earthlink.net, www.musiccityhalfmarathon.com/Music%20City%20Half%20Marathon....

OCT. 8 - Arkansas Marathon & 10K, Booneville,AR
8am.
Contact: (479)675-2666, trinity@booneville.com.

OCT. 8 - Cannonball Half Marathon - Greensboro, NC
8am/half, 8:30am/5K.
Contact: race@cannonballrunrace.com, www.cannonballrunrace.com.

OCT. 8 - iRecycle RunSpartanburg Half Marathon - Spartanburg, SC
3rd Annual. 8am. 5K. Prize $ ($1,000). Double loop course featuring Duncan Park Lake; USATF. Time Limit: 3 hrs. 2010 entrants: 500. Avg. temp. 60º.
Contact: Brandy Gutierrez, 5396 N. Blackstock Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29303; 864-764-0119, bgutierrez@urrc.net, www.irecycledoyou.net.

OCT. 8 - Clarksville Half Marathon - Clarksville, TN
3rd 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.

OCT. 9 - Mystery Mountain Marathon & 12 Miler - Chatsworth, GA
7am.
Contact: Kim Pike 678-579-9378, mysterymtnmarathon@getguts.com.

OCT. 15 - Beachside 1/2 Marathon - Vero Beach, FL
6:30am.
Contact: 772-563-9118, events@irchealthystart.org.

OCT. 15 - Under Armour Baltimore Running Festival - Baltimore, MD
8am/marathon & relay; 9:45am/half, 8:30am/5K; 9am/Kids FR.
Contact: Baltimore Running Festival 410-605-9381, customerservice@corrigansports.com.

OCT. 15 - Run For Life Marathon & Half Marathon - Madison, MS
3rd Annual. 7am. Double loop through scenic Madison, MS; USATF. Entry Limit: 2,500. Time Limit: 8 hrs. 2010 entrants: 1,200. Avg. temp. 77º/52º.
Contact: Mark Simpson, POB 1215, Clinton, MS 39060, 601-594-1486, mark@marathonmakeover.com, www.runforlifemarathon.com.

OCT. 15 - The Vasque Triple Lakes Trail Race, 40 Mile, Marathon,
& Half Marathon - Greensboro, NC
8am/40 Mile & Marathon, 9am/Half Marathon.
Contact: Scott Bassett 336-253-3153, scott@onthemarksports.com.

OCT. 15 - Bluffton Half Marathon - Bluffton, SC
8am. 5K Run/Walk.
Contact: alfred@onontri.com.

OCT. 15 - New Bern - Neuse River Bridge Half Marathon - New Bern, NC
7am/Half Marathon, 7:30am/10K, 8am/5K.
Contact: sheri@bridgerun.org.

OCT. 15 - Ijams Dirty South 1/2 Marathon & 10K Trail Runs - Knoxville, TN
9am.
Contact: Kevin Mahan 865-988-3906, kevin@endurancesportsmanagement.com.

OCT. 16 - Duke Medicine Ramblin' Rose Women's Half Marathon - Durham, NC
7:30am.
Contact: 877-293-6387, info@ramblinroseevents.com.

OCT. 22 - River Valley Half Marathon - Fort Smith, AR
8am. 2-Person Relay HM, 10K & 5K.
Contact: 479-649-8815, jplummer@fca.org.

OCT. 22 - Ridge to Bridge Marathon - Jonas Ridge, NC
6th 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. 2010 entrants: 300. Avg. temp. 58ºF/46ºF.
Contact: David Lee, c/o Lee Timing LLC, POB 2178, Morganton, NC 28680, 828-432-6664, david@leetiming.com, www.my-bmrc.org.

OCT. 22 - The Upper Cumberland Haunted Half Marathon - Cookeville, TN
7am.
Contact: Summer Brown 931-510-9296, subrown38501@yahoo.com.

OCT. 22-23 - Athens GA Half Marathon - Athens, GA
2nd Annual. 7am on Oct. 23. Prize $ ($3,000). 13.1 miles through beautiful downtown Athens, GA, one of the most vibrant college towns in the U.S.; USATF. Entry Limit: 3,000. Time Limit: 4 hrs. 2010 entrants: 2000. Avg. temp. 60º.
Contact: Jared Bailey - athfest08@gmail.com, www.athensgahalf.com.

OCT. 23 - "Running For The Bay!" Marathon - Apalachicola, FL
7:15am. Half Marathon, 10K, 5K.
Contact: friends@runningforthebay.com.

OCT. 23 - Iron Horse Half Marathon - Midway, KY
8am.
Contact: info@ironhorsehalfmarathon.com.

OCT. 23 - Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon - Myrtle Beach, SC
2nd Annual. 7am/Half Marathon. Coastal 5K, High Heel Run, Doggie Dash on Saturday, 10/22. From its famous amusement parks and prestine parkways to some of the nation's most visited beaches, the course takes you on a tour of one of America's most scenic beach communties; USATF. Time Limit: 3.5 hrs. 2010 entrants: 3,000. Avg. temp.: 45º start/66º finish.
Contact: Continental Event & Sports Management, POB 56-1154, Miami, FL 33256-1154, 800-733-7089, info@runmyrtlebeach.com, www.runmyrtlebeach.com.

OCT. 29 - Silver Comet Half Marathon - Mableton, GA
7:30am.
Contact: 770-745-7056, dana@getfit-atlanta.com.

OCT. 29 - Soaring Wings Half Marathon, Conway, AR
8am
Contact: (501)952-8972, info@swhalf.com.

OCT. 29 - Spinx RunFest - Marathon & Half Marathon - Greenville, SC
7th Annual. 7:30am/marathon, 8am/half, 8:30am/5K. Kids 1 Mile Run. Merchandise Prizes-$2,500. New marathon course includes 15+ miles on greenway trail and takes in scenic Green Valley, Travelers Rest and Furman University; USATF. Entry Limit: 2,500 (each race). Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2010 entrants: 750-marathon, 1,500-half, 1,250-5K. Avg. temp. 60º.
Contact: Ed Hughes, 24 Lanneau Dr., Greenville, SC 29605, 864-419-6788, greenvillehughes@charter.net, www.spinxrunfest.com.

OCT. 29 - The Haunted Half Marathon - Kingsport, TN
3rd Annual. 3pm. Plus, Boo to Brew 4-Person Relay. Very flat and fast double loop course runs through downtown Kingsport with bands, Fat Tire beer & other entertainment; part of downtown Halloween Festival; USATF. Time Limit: 3 hrs. 2010 entrants: 815. Avg. temp. 53.
Contact: Hank Brown 423-963-1046, hank@crazy8s.org, www.hauntedhalf.com.

OCT. 30 - Daytona Beach Half Marathon - Daytona Beach, FL
4th Annual. 6:30am. 13.1 mile race starting at the Daytona International Speedway race track, continuing to the beach boardwalk and finishing back at the Speedway. 2010 entrants: 900. Avg. temp. high 80º, low 63º.
Miranda Smith, 126 E. Lucerne Circle, Orlando, FL 32801, 407-648-4900(ext. 16), msmith@centralfloridasports.org, www.daytonabeachhalf.com.

OCT. 30 - Florida Halloween Halfathon - Fort DeSota Park (St. Petersburg), FL
3rd Annual. 7:05am/Halfathon. 7:20am/5K Race. Totally flat and scenic course at our nation's best beach; costumes encouraged; USATF. Time Limit: 3.5 hrs. 2010 entrants: 727. Avg. temp. 60º.
Contact: Chris Lauber, Race Director, POB 47774, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-7774, 727-347-4440, flroadraces@aol.com, www.FloridaHalloweenHalfathon.com.

NOV. 5 - Mid-South Marathon & Half Marathon - Wynne, AR
13th Annual. 8am. Marathon Handcrank; Marathon & Half Marathon Run or Walk. Out and back with some rolling terrain, some flat; USATF. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2010 entrants: 525. Avg. temp. 52ºF.
Contact: Karen Garner, Race Director, POB 408, Wynne, AR 72396, 870-208-4543, akgarner53@yahoo.com, www.midsouthmarathon.com.

NOV. 5 - Kickin' Asphalt Half Marathon, 5K - Murphy, NC
7:30am.
Contact: Nancy Lane 828-837-2242, admin@cherokeecountychamber.com.

NOV. 5 - Lexington Medical Center Govenor's Cup Half Marathon - Columbia, SC
39th Annual. 8K, 4 Mile Walk & Kid's Events. 2010 entrants: 2,400+.
Contact: Naomi Haley, Race Dir. (803)731-2100, runnernomi@gmail.com, www.governorscupsc.org

NOV. 6 - Raleigh City of Oaks Marathon & Rex Healthcare Half Marathon - Raleigh, NC
5th Annual. 7am. 4-Person Marathon Relay; Kids Marathon. Prize $ ($10,000+). NC State Bell Tower start/finish; course traverses NC State Univ., downtown, Fayetteville Street, The State Capitol, Glenwood South, State Fairgrounds & Umstead Park; USATF. Entry Limit: 2,000-marathon, 4,000-half. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2010 entrants: 3,500. Avg. temp.: 50º.
Contact: Ron Wahula 919-270-0365, ronwahula@aol.com www.cityofoaksmarathon.com.

NOV. 6 - Carolina Sports Medicine Battleship North Carolina Half Marathon & Bay Six 5K - Wilmington, NC
13th 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: 1,750-half, 500-5K. Time Limit: Runners-3 hrs., Walkers-4 hrs. Avg. temp. 60ºF.
Contact: Ed Fore, P.O. Box 3434, Wilmington, NC 28406, 910-398-5539, edfore7628@bellsouth.net, www.battleshiphalfmarathon.active.com.

NOV. 6 - Marshall University Marathon - Huntington, WV
7am. Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay & 5-Mile Fun Walk.
Contact: www.HealthyHuntington.org.

NOV. 6 - Xterra Wildhorse Trail Run, Half Marathon - Tampa, FL
8am. 10 Mile, 10K & 4 Mile.
Contact:(813-232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

NOV. 12 - Huntsville Half Marathon - Huntsville, AL
8am.
Contact: Marty & Carol Eaton 256-882-3706, huntsvillehalf@comcast.net.

NOV. 12 - Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon & Half Marathon - Fort Oglethorpe, GA
7:30am/est.
Contact: marathon@chattanoogatrackclub.org.

NOV. 12 - Soldier Marathon & Half Marathon - Columbus, GA
7am.
Contact: info@soldiermarathon.com.

NOV. 12 - Mayberry 1/2 Marathon & 10K Race - Mount Airy, NC
8am.
Contact: Darren Lewis (336)786-8313, dlewis@mountairy.org, www.mountairyparksandrecreation.com

NOV. 12 - Thunder Road Marathon - Charlotte, NC
7th Annual. 7:45am/marathon & half marathon; 8:20am/5K. Run through beautiful downtown Charlotte and historic neighborhoods; USATF. Time Limit: 6 hrs./marathon, 3 hrs. half. 2010 entrants. 8,600. Avg. temp.: High/64ºF/Avg. Low 43º.
Contact: Thunder Road Marathon, 2422 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28203, 704-358-0717 (x 204), marathoninfo@runforyourlife.com, www.runcharlotte.com.

NOV. 12 - SunTrust Richmond Marathon & McDonald's Half Marathon - Richmond, VA
34th 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: Marathon-7 hrs., Half-4 hrs. 2010 entrants: 5,000-marathon, 6,600-half, 4,500-8K. Avg. temp. 51º.
Contact: Sports Backers, 100 Avenue of Champions, Richmond, VA 23230, 804-285-9495, marathon@sportsbackers.org, www.richmondmarathon.org.

NOV. 13 - Pensacola Marathon & Half Marathon - Pensacola, FL
6:30am.
Contact: Janet Olliff 850-434-2800, jolliff@pensacolasports.com.

NOV. 13 - Outer Banks Marathon & Gateway Bank Half Marathon - Outer Banks, NC
7am/half, 7:20am/marathon, 8K/7:30am.
Contact: 252-261-6296, info@obxse.org.

NOV. 19 - Beach Running World Championships 10K & Half Marathon, Cocoa Beach, FL
7am.
Contact: info@themelbournemarathon.com.

NOV. 19 - UnitedHealthcare of the Carolinas North Carolina Marathon & BB&T Half Marathon - High Point, NC
8am/Marathon & Half, 9am/Family 5K.
Contact: Melissa Fourrier (336)834-9919, melissa@fosterfriendsnc.org.

NOV. 20 - X-Country Marathon, 30K & Half Marathon - Lithia, FL
7:30am/Marathon & 30K, 8am/half, 8:30am/5K.
Contact: Jim Hartnett 813-232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

NOV. 20 - The Women's Half Marathon - St. Petersburg, FL
3rd Annual. 7am/Half, 7:15am/5K. Gorgeous, flat, waterfront course through downtown St. Petersburg. Time Limit: 4 hrs. 2010 finishers: 4,746-half, 918-5K. Avg. temp. L-62, H-74.
Contact: Women's Running Magazine, 1499 Beach Dr. SE, Unit B, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, 727-502-9202, info@womenshalfmarathon.com, www.womenshalfmarathon.com.

NOV. 20 - Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon - Nashville, TN
8am.
Contact: www.harpethhillsmarathon.com.

NOV. 20 - Secret City Half Marathon - Oak Ridge, TN
2nd Annual. 8am. 2-Person Relay; Secret City Half Marathon 4 Kids. Double loop course on streets and Greenways of Oak Ridge, TN; USATF. Entry Limit: 900. Time Limit: 3 hrs. 2010 entrants: 450.
Contact: Frank Chmielewicz 865-804-7091, frankchmi@hotmail.com, www.secretcityhalfmarathon.com.

NOV. 24 - Jacksonville Distance Classic 1/2 Marathon - Jacksonville, FL
28th Annual. 8am Half/6K. Prize $ ($500: $300, $200, top 3 M/F). Beautiful course through Mandarin section of Jacksonville; USATF Certified. 2010 entrants: 5,100. Avg. temp. 56º.
Contact: Doug Alred, 3931 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32217, 904-731-1900, firstplacesports@mindspring.com, www.1stplacesports.com.

NOV. 26 - Kaiser Realty Coastal Half Marathon - Orange Beach, AL
4th Annual. 8am/Half marathon, 8:10am/5K & 1 Mile Fun Run. Prize $ (tba); Product awards for Overall & Age Group Podiums. A fun mix of paved trail through the Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and Gulf State Park backcountry along with stretches on the Gulf State Park main drive; all but about 2.5 miles is on the beautiful, back-country paved trail system. 2011 Half Marathon is the Alabama RRCA Half Marathon State Championship. Entry Limit: 400-half, 300-5K, 100-1 mi. Time Limit: Courses close at 12pm. 2010 entrants: 300-half, 244-5K, 100-1 mi. Avg. temp. 60.
Contact: Team Magic, Therese Bynum, POB 130178, Birmingham, AL 35213, 205-595-8633, races@team-magic.com, www.team-magic.com/events/kaisercoastal/index.html.

NOV. 26 - ZOOMA Atlanta Marathon, 5K - Atlanta, GA
7:30am.
Contact: Brooke Reiley 904-823-9347, brooke@zoomarun.com.

NOV. 26 - Northern Central Trail Marathon & 2-Person Relay - Sparks, MD
9am.
Contact: info@NCRTrailMarathon.com.

NOV. 26 - Mississippi Coast Marathon & Half Marathon - (Stennis Space Center) Waveland, MS
8am (all races). 5K Run.
Contact: Leonard Vergunst 228-380-7037, leonardvergunst@cableone.net.

NOV. 27 - Space Coast Marathon & Half Marathon - Cocoa, FL
40th Annual. 6:15am. This is one of the most unique running and walking events in the country! The race is held within the shadow of the Kennedy Space Center, the entire race revolves around a space theme sure to delight and energize participants; USATF. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2010 entrants: 824-marathon, 1,585-half marathon. Avg. temp. 63º.
Contact: Denise Piercy 321-751-8890, info@spacecoastmarathon.com, www.spacecoastmarathon.com.

NOV. 27 - PAL Half Marathon on Palmer Ranch, Sarasota, FL
7am.
Contact: Felicia Cox 941-706-5301, felicia@jfcinsurancegroup.com.

DEC. 3 - Baton Rouge Beach Marathon & Half Marathon - Baton Rouge, LA
18th Annual. 7am. Double loop. USATF. Entry Limit: 1,000. Time Limit: 6 hrs. Avg. temp. 60-70º.
Contact: Craig S. Watson 225-292-3800, 225-324-3123, sailfish01@aol.com, www.brbeachmarathon.com.

DEC. 3 - St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend - Memphis, TN
33rd Annual. 8am. Half Marathon, 5K, Family Race & Kids Marathon. Prize $ (tbd). Relatively flat with a number of rolling hills; highlight is running through the St. Jude campus. Entry Limit: Caps tbd. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2010 entrants: 16,387 (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.

DEC. 4 - Palm Beaches Marathon - West Palm Beach, FL
6am/Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay.
Contact: Iva Grady 561-833-3711 (ext. 225), igrady@palmbeaches.org.

DEC. 10 - Rocket City Marathon - Huntsville, AL
35th Annual. 8am. Prize $ ($9,500). Gently rolling and fast; Boston Qualifier; USATF. Entry Limit: 1,500. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2010 entrants: 1,500. Avg. temp. 43º.
Contact: Suzanne Taylor, 2722 Carl T. Jones, Suite 2B, Huntsville, AL 35802, 256-650-7063, suzanne@fleetfeethuntsville.com, www.runrocketcity.com.

DEC. 10 - Cellular South Half Marathon - Ridgeland, MS
Half marathon walk 7:30am, run 8am.
Contact: Jim Myrick 601-856-9884, mtrackclub@aol.com.

DEC. 10 - Kiawah Island Marathon & Half Marathon - Kiawah Island, SC
8am.
Contact: www.kiawahresort.com/recreation/marathon.

DEC. 11 - Mangrove Marathon & Half Marathon - Cape Coral, FL
6:30am.
Contact: Lindsay Ulrich 239-849-8953, hadagoodrun@gmail.com.

DEC. 11 - Dodge Latin Music Miami Beach Half Marathon - Miami, FL
7am.
Contact: Competitor Group 858-450-6510, calendars@competitorgroup.com.

DEC. 11 - Fayetteville Half Marathon - Fayetteville, AR
8am/Half, 8:20am/5K, 8:25am/1 Mile FR/Walk 8:25am. Magic Mile on 12/10.
Contact: Tracy Byrd (479)200-7718, tdbyrd1@att.net.

DEC. 11 - Florida Holiday Halfathon - Madeira Beach, FL
10th Annual. 7:35am. Flat, fast and scenic course touring through beach communities, residential areas and public parks; USATF. Time Limit: 3.5 hrs. 2010 entrants: 880. Avg. temp. 52º.
Contact: Chris Lauber, Race Director, POB 47774, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-7774, 727-347-4440, flroadraces@aol.com, www.FloridaHolidayHalfathon.com.

DEC. 18 - Jacksonville Bank Marathon & Half Marathon - Jacksonville, FL
29th Annual. 7am. Prize $ ($2,000). Very flat and fast keyhole type course. 80% shaded. USATF. Entry Limit: 2,500. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2010 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.

JAN. 29, 2012 - ING Miami Marathon & Half Marathon - Miami, FL
10th Annual. 6:15am Marathon & Half marathon. Tropical 5K on 1/28. Prize $ ($11,800). A first timer friendly race, the ING Miami Marathon course is one of the flatest, and most scenic in the country; USATF. Time Limit: Marathon-6 hrs., Half-3.5 hrs. 2011 entrants: 21,000+. Avg. temp. 61º.
Contact: US Road Sports, POB 56-1081, Miami, FL 33256, 305-278-8668, info@ingmiamimarathon.com, www.ingmiamimarathon.com.

MARCH 18, 2012 - Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta, GA
5th Annual. 7am/Marathon & Half. Run Wild 5K & Kids FR on 3/17. Prize $ ($17,250). The Georgia Marathon is a true showcase of historic Atlanta, beautiful Decatur and all of the neighborhood's in between; USATF. Time Limit: Marathon-7 hr., Half-3 hrs. 2011 entrants: 18,000+. Avg. temp. 60º.
Contact: US Road Sports, 528 Plasters Ave., NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, 404-832-0786, info@georgiamarathon.com, www.georgiamarathon.com.