2012 Spring Marathon & Long Distance Directory

JAN. 1 - DeLeon Springs Half Marathon - DeLeon Springs, FL.

28th Annual. 8am. 5K. Prize $ (for race and age group records). Pancake flat rural running; USATF certified. 2011 finishers: 248-half.
Contact: John Boyle, DLS, POB 1700, DeLand, FL 32721, 386-736-0002, www.altavistasports.com

JAN. 5-8 - Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend - Lake Buena Vista, FL.
19th Annual. 6:30am/5K (1/6); 5:30am/half marathon (1/7); 5:30am/marathon & Relay (1/8). Run through all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks in the most magical 26.2 miles on earth; USATF certified. Avg. temp. 48.
Contact: 407-938-3398, www.rundisney.com

JAN. 7 - Phunt 50K, Marathon & 20K - Elkton, MD.
9am.
Contact: Phil Nissen 800-949-1003 (ext. 5422), philruth@intergate.com.

JAN. 7 - Mississippi Blues Marathon & Half Marathon - Jackson, MS.
7am.
Contact: John Sewell 601-664-5726.

JAN. 7 - Tsali National Forest Frosty Foot Trail Runs, 50K & 30K - Almond, NC.
9am/50K, 10am/30K, 11am/8K,
Contact: Aaron Saft 828-277-5151, aaron@footrx.com, www.tsalifrostyfoot.com.

JAN. 7 - Ocean Isle Beach Bridge Run for Food Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk - Ocean Isle Beach, NC.
9am.
Contact: Tom Horan 910-579-5994, tom.horan@atmc.net.

JAN. 7 - May River Half Marathon, 10K, 5K - Bluffton, SC
7:30am.
Contact: Andy Kennedy/Multisport Fitness, LLC (225)772-2737, multisportfit@aol.com.

JAN. 7 - New Year's Resolution Half Marathon - Travelers Rest, SC.
9am/half marathon & 5K.
Contact: YMCA 864-834-2400.

JAN. 8 - BankTrust First Light Marathon & Half Marathon - Mobile, AL.
11th Annual. 7:30am/Marathon, Half Marathon, 5-Person Relay & Wheelchair/RW div. 1:30pm/1.2 mi. FR. Course will start near the riverfront, run westward through the heart of historic Mobile neighborhoods; USATF certified. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2011 finishers: 474-marathon, 508-half, 250-Relay. Avg. temp. 55º.
Contact: Marty O'Malley, 151 S. Ann St., Mobile, AL 36604, 251-438-2094, firstlightmarathon@hotmail.com, www.firstlightmarathon.com

JAN. 8 - River, Roots & Ruts Trail Run - Alva, FL.
8am/Half Marathon & 5K.
Contact: Steve Brookman 908-236-2122, RaceDirector@RRRTrail.com.

JAN. 8 - Run to Read Half Marathon - Fairmont, WV.
2pm.
Contact: Jim Woolfitt 304-366-6055, run2read@yahoo.com.

JAN. 14 - PRA Pensacola Beach Run, Half Marathon - Casino Beach on Pensacola Beach, FL.
7:30am. The PBR is bigger and better this year! With a completely separate 1/2 marathon, new start time, and much much more.
Contact: Jehan Clark (850)261-2200, Richard Dickinson 251-978-4700, pbr@pensacolarunners.com, www.pensacolarunners.com (click on the PRA Events Tab for info and imAthlete link).

JAN. 14 - GWTC 30K & 15 - Tallahassee, FL.
8am.
Contact:Jackie & Jerry McDaniel (850)591-0081, jackiemcdaniel1@gmail.com.

JAN. 14 - Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon & Half Marathon - Warner Robins, GA.
16th Annual. 8am/Marathon & Half, 8:15am/5K. Prize $ ($3,000). 13.1 course on Robin's Air Force Base, fairly flat and level; USATF. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2011 entrants: 1,097. Avg. temp. 40-45º.
Contact: John Hunter (478)335-3426, hunterjh@cox.net, www.active.com,
www.museumofaviation.org

JAN. 14 - Charleston Marathon & Half Marathon - Charleston, SC
8am/marathon & half marathon, 8:30am/5K.
Contact: Liz Alford 843-300-7500.

JAN. 14 - Sandman Extreme for Excellence Half Marathon - Wytheville, VA
3rd Annual. 9am. 9 Mile Course Available. Snow or shine, run starts in downtown Wytheville, descends to Reed Creek at 2,100 feet elevation before climbing 1,000 feet in 4.5 miles on asphalt & gravel road. Time Limit: 4 hrs. 2011 entrants: 52. Avg. temp. 40º.
Contact: Andy Kegley 276-620-1074, akegley@naxs.com, www.wytheexcellence.org

JAN. 15 - Naples Daily News 1/2 Marathon - Naples, FL
7am.
Contact: 239-262-5653, questions@napleshalfmarathon.net.

JAN. 15 - Palm Coast Half Marathon - Palm Coast, FL
8am/Half Marathon, 8:15am/5K Run/Walk, 9:45am/1 Mile FR/Walk.
Contact: Reinke Sports Group 407-599-0568, usrahalf@gmail.com.

JAN. 15 - Louisiana Marathon, Half Marathon, 2 & 4 Person Relays, 5K & RocketKidz Marathon - Baton Rouge, LA.
Contact: (888)524-9861, craig@thelouisianamarathon.com.

JAN. 15 - Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Houston Half Marathon - Houston, TX.
7am.
Contact: www.chevronhoustonmarathon.com, www.aramcohoustonhalfmarathon.com.

JAN. 21 - Frostbite Half Marathon - Starkville, MS.
12:00 Noon.
Contact: Elaine Schimpf 662-615-3194, frostbite@och.org.

Jan. 22, Clearwater - Clearwater Halfathon, 5 Miler & 5K Fitness Walk - Clearwater, FL.
7am.
Contact: Chris Lauber (727)347-4440, floridamarathon@aol.com.

JAN. 22 - Key West 1/2 Marathon - Key West, FL.

14th Annual. 7am. 5K. Flat, fast, through Old Town and Key West Waterfront and Landmarks; USATF certified. 2011 entrants: 900. Avg. temp. 75º.
Contact: Barbara Wright, POB 1681, Key West, FL 33041, 305-240-0727, bwpromo2@bellsouth.com, www.active.com, www.keywesthalfmarathon.com

JAN. 22 - Ocala Marathon & Half Marathon - Ocala, FL.
1/22: 7am/Marathon, 7:15am/Half. 1/21: 7:30am/5K.
Contact: Chris Moling, RD (352)637-2475, info@drcsports.com.

JAN. 28 - Larry Fuselier 25K - New Orleans, LA.
8am. 10K & 2 Mile.
Contact: raceinfo@runnotc.org.

JAN. 28 - Long Beach Carnival Half Marathon - Long Beach, MS.

2nd Annual. 8am. Half Marathon 2-Peson Relay; 5K. Super fast and flat course on Hwy. 90 along the Gulf of Mexico; USATF. Time Limit: 4 hrs. 2011 entrants: 300. Avg. temp. 47º.
Contact: Lisa Hamel, Race Director, POB 120, Long Beach, MS 39560, 228-239-8022, lbcarnivalclassic@hotmail.com, www.longbeachcarnival.com

JAN. 29 - ING Miami Marathon & Half Marathon - Miami, FL.
6:15am Marathon & Half marathon. 7:30am Tropical 5K on 1/28.
Contact: 305-278-8668, info@ingmiamimarathon.com.

JAN. 29 - Florida Challenge Half Marathon - Tampa, FL.
8am/half, 8:30am/5K.
Contact: Jim Hartnett 813-232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com.

JAN. 29 - Callaway Gardens Marathon & Half Marathon - Pine Mountain, GA.

15th Annual. 7:50am/5K, 8am/Marathon & Half. Entire course within the Callaway Gardens Resort. USATF certified. Time Limit: 5 1/2 hrs. 2011 entrants: 680. Avg. temp. 50.
Contact: Dave Johnson, 1930 Beaver Brook Ln., Marietta, GA 30062-2640, 770-565-5208, eventsdj@aol.com, www.callawaygardens.com

JAN. 29 - Louisiana Riverfront 1/2 Marathon - New Orleans (Kenner), LA.

Inaugural. 8am. 5K. Prize $ ($1,000). Kenner - Rivertown and on Mississippi River jogging path; Applied for USATF. Time Limit: 3:30. Avg. temp. 55º.
Contact: NORSI, 4041 Williams Blvd., Suite A-9, Box #107, Kenner, LA 70065, 504-468-1488, chucknorsi@cox.net, www.nolarunning.com

FEB. 3-4 - Critz Tybee Half Marathon - Tybee Island, GA.
2/4: 7am/10K, 8:30am/Half. 2/3: 6pm/Kiddie Run, 6:15pm/5K.
Contact: 912-355-3527, robert@fleetfeetsavannah.com.

FEB. 4-5 - Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon & Half Marathon - Melbourne, FL.
2/5: 7am/Marathon & Half; 2012 National Masters Championship Half Marathon. 2/4: 7am/8K, 8am/5K, 8:45am/Kids Run.
Contact: info@themelbournemarathon.com.

FEB. 5 -Tallahassee Marathon & Half Marathon - Tallahassee, FL

38th Annual. 7:30am. Prize $ ($8,600). Flat, fast, out-and back staged at Florida State University utilizing 18 miles of the St. Marks Trail. Entry Limit: 800-half marathon. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2011 entrants: 998. Avg. temp. 40s-50s.
Contact: Jay Silvanima, 527 East Call St., Tallahassee, FL 32301, 850-264-0739, tallahasseemarathon@gmail.com, www.tallahasseemarathon.com

FEB. 11 - Orlando Xtreme Half Marathon - Christmas, FL.
7:30am, Half Marathon 10K & 5K.
Contact: 888-281-0533.

FEB. 11 - The Wall 30K - Destrehan, LA.
8am. 10K & 2 mi.
Contact: raceinfo@runNOTC.org.

FEB. 11 - Hilton Head Half Marathon - Hilton Head Island, SC.
10th Annual. 8:00am. 10K & 5K. Scenic certified Half Marathon course that is fast and flat and takes participants thru two parks and over the broad creek. Time Limit: 3 hrs. 2011 entrants: 960, expect 1,100 this year. Avg. temp. 64.
Contact: Bear Foot Sports, 20 Towne Dr., PMB #200, Bluffton, SC 29910, 843-757-8520, bfs@hargray.com, www.bearfootsports.com

FEB. 11 - Cedars Frostbite Half Marathon - Lebanon, TN.
6th Annual. 11am/cst. One loop around Cedars of Lebanon State Park; USATF. 2011 entrants: 738. Avg. temp. 40F.
Contact: Lynda de Paulis, 205 Woodland Ct., Hermitage, TN 37076, 615-889-1306, Lntdp@earthlink.net, www.musiccityhalfmarathon.com/Frostbite%20Running%20Club.html

FEB. 12 - Mercedes Marathon & Half Marathon - Birmingham, AL.
11th Annual. 2/11: 8am/5K, 9am/Childrens Run. 2/12: 7am/Marathon, Marathon Relay & Half marathon. Prize $. Fast & friendly double loop course; USATF. Entry Limit: 1,400-marathon, 4,000-half. Time Limit: 6 hrs. Avg. temp. 45º.
Contact: Jill Edwards 205-870-7729, info@mercedesmarathon.com, www.mercedesmarathon.com

FEB. 12 - 26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer - Jacksonville Beach, FL
6:30am/Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay.
Contact: 904-355-7465, info@breastcancermarathon.com.

FEB. 12 - Strawberry Plains Half Marathon - Strawberry Plains, TN
24th Annual. 9am. 10K. A lovely rolling and scenic course running through the Holston River Valley; USATF. Time Limit: 3 1/2 hrs. 2011 entrants: 340-half, 225-10K. Avg. temp. 40º.
Contact: Kristy Altman, POB 52266, Knoxville, TN 37950, 888-217-5635 opt 0, knoxvilletrackclub@gmail.com, www.ktc.org

FEB. 18 - Buzz Marathon #12 - San Miguel, CA

12th Annual. 8:30am/Marathon & Half Marathon, 8:45am/5K, 9:30am/Kids Mile (12-under), 6:30am/walkers. Meditative rolling hills on Camp Roberts Army National Guard Reservation; USATF. Time Limit: 9 hrs. on 6:30am start. 2011 entrants: 225. Avg. temp. 55º.
Contact: Eileen Rogers, Lillian Larsen School, 1601 L Street, San Miguel, CA 93451, 805-467-3216 (x207), hornetqueen93451@yahoo.com, www.buzzmarathon.org

FEB 18 - BI-LO Myrtle Beach Marathon & Dasani Half Marathon - Myrtle Beach, SC.
15th Annual. 2/17: 5:30pm/Fun Run, 7pm/5K. 2/18: 6:30am/Marathon & Half Marathon. Flat, fast, loop, city streets; view of Atlantic Ocean; USATF. Half Marathon is part of the Running Journal Grand Prix. Entry Limit: 3,000-marathon, 5,000-half, 2,000-5K. Time Limit: Marathon-8 hrs., Half-4 hrs. Avg. temp. 61ºF.
Contact: Myrtle Beach Marathon, POB 8780, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578, 843-293-RACE (7223), mbmarathon2@sc.rr.com, www.mbmarathon.com

FEB. 18 - Berry Half Marathon - Rome, GA.
9am/half marathon & 10K, 9:20am/5K, 11am/1 Mile FR. Experience the largest campus in the world - Berry College's 26,000 acre wonderland, packed with miles and miles of historic buildings, pristine forest, and diverse wildlife; relatively flat course with a few moderate hills; USATF. Time Limit: 4 hrs.
Contact: Allison Hunter 706-346-6223, berryhalf@gmail.com, www.berryhalfmarathon.com

FEB. 18 - Hospice Half & Dewey Dash - Valdosta, GA.
8am/Half Marathon, 8:05am/5K, 9am/1 mi.
Contact: Leanna Greene (229)563-7676, lgreene@valdostainsurance.com.

FEB. 18-19 - Five Points of Life Race Weekend - Gainesville, FL.
7th Annual. 2/18: 8am/5K, 9am/Kids Marathon. 2/19: 7am/Marathon, Marathon Relay & Half. Prize $. Mostly flat with some hills; winds through all parts of Gainesville including University of Florida campus; USATF certified. Time Limit: 6 hrs./marathon, 3.5/half hrs. Avg. temp. 70ºF/46ºF.
Contact: mkflynn@lifesouth.org, www.fivepointsoflife.org

FEB. 19 - Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon & Half Marathon - Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
2/19: 7am Marathon & Half. 2/18: 7am/5K Run/Walk, 7:45am/Youth Mile & Kids FR.
Contact: Exclusive Sports Marketing 561-241-3801.

FEB. 19 - Washington's Birthday Marathon & Marathon Relay - Greenbelt, MD.
10:30am.
Contact: 571-989-3277, races@dcroadrunners.org.

FEB. 25 - Run for Hope Half Marathon - Oxford, MS.
8:30am/Half Marathon, 8:45am/5K.
Contact: Lynn Sloan 662-816-1425, lynnsloan@hotmail.com.

FEB. 25 - Run for Ray Trail Run Half Marathon - Winnabow, NC.
9am. 6 & 3 Mile
Contact: runforray@gmail.com.

FEB 26 - Augusta Half Marathon - Augusta, GA.
4th Annual. 8am. Challenging, scenic course showcasing Georgia's second-oldest and second-largest city; perfect opportunity for both first-timers and seasoned runners; USATF. Entry Limit: 3,000. Time Limit: 3 hrs. 2011 entrants: 1,000. Avg. temp. H62/L36.
Contact: Brinsley Thigpen, POB 1331, Augusta, GA 30903, 706-722-8326, brinsley@augustasportscouncil.org, www.augustahalf.org

FEB. 26 - Whitestone 30K - Paint Rock, TN.
11th Annual. 8:30am. 3-Person Relay. Rolling, scenic, & rural course running through Tennessee countryside; USATF. Entry Limit: 200. Time Limit: 4 hrs. 2011 entrants: 165. Avg. temp. 45º.
Contact: Kristy Altman, POB 52266, Knoxville, TN 37950, 888-217-5635 opt 0, knoxvilletrackclub@gmail.com, www.ktc.org

MARCH 3-4 - Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend, Half Marathon - Tampa, FL.
35th Annual. 3/3: 7:05am, 15K; 9:30am, 5K. 3/4: 6am Half Marathon; 9am, 5+3K. Courses start in downtown Tampa; flat, fast, waterfront course showcasing many of Tampa’s most beautiful historic neighborhoods. Avg. temp. 62ºF. There's a race distance for every fitness level...run or walk one or take on the Michelob Ultra (15K, 5K, Half & 5+3K), Beck's Light (15K, 5K & Half) or Bud Select 55 Mini Challenge (15K & 5+3K).
Contact: Susan Harmeling 813-254-7866, gdcarun@verizon.net, www.tampabayrun.com

MARCH 3-4 - Orange Blossom Half Marathon - Tavares, FL.
7am/Half Marathon (3/4); 7:30am/5K (3/3).
Contact: Sommer Sports (352)394-1702.

MARCH 3 - Albany Marathon & Half Marathon - Albany, GA.
7am.
Contact: Lisa Riddle 229-317-4760, lriddle@albanyga.com.

MARCH 4 - Little Rock Marathon - Little Rock, AR.
10th Anniversary. 8am/Marathon, Half & 10K (wheelchair, hand cycle & physically challenged 7:55am). 3/3: 8am/5K. Prize $. Scenic course with the Capital Citys famous sites; USATF. Entry Limit: 2,400-marathon, 4,200-half. Time Limit: Marathon-8hrs. (beginning at 6am early start), Half-4hrs.
Contact: Geneva Hampton 501-371-4770, ghampton@littlerock.org, www.littlerockmarathon.com

MARCH 4 - Hooters to Hooters Half Marathon & Relay - Ft. Myers, FL.
7am.
Contact: info@hootershalfmarathon.com.

MARCH 4 - Rock 'n' Roll New Orleans Marathon & Half Marathon - New Orleans, LA.
Time: tbd.
Contact: 800-311-1255, calendars@competitorgroup.com.

MARCH 10 Land Between the Lakes Trail Runs, 23K, Marathon, 60K & 50 Miles - Grand Rivers, KY.
6am.
Contact: Steve Durbin 270-556-1679, durb417@gmail.com.

MARCH 10 - Corporate Cup Half Marathon & Relay - Charlotte, NC.
8am.
Contact: YMCA 704-716-6400.

MARCH 10 - Columbia SC Marathon - Columbia, SC.

Inaugural. 7am/Marathon & Half Marathon; 7:10am/Kids Marathon, 7:45am/10K. Beautiful southern scenery serves as a backdrop for an exciting marathon, half, 10K & kids marathon while running through historic treelined neighborhoods, University of SC and downtown Columbia; USATF. Time Limit: 6 hrs. Avg. temp. 65º.
Contact: Dan Hartley, 3 Hobby Ct., Irmo, SC 29063, 803-730-3663, dan@columbiascmarathon.com, www.columbiascmarathon.com

MARCH 10 - GHS Centennial Half Marathon & 5K - Greenville, SC.
8am.
Contact: Alfred Olivetti 843-338-1481, events@ononevents.com.

MARCH 10 - Gupton Jeep Tom King Half Marathon - Nashville, TN.

18th Annual. 7:30am/5K Run/Walk, 8am/Half Marathon, 8:15am/Healthy Nashville Mayor’s 3K walk. Prize $ ($4,500). Relatively flat course begins at LP Field/Titan Stadium to Shelby Park and loop along Shelby Bottoms Greenway before exciting finish inside stadium on the 50-yd. line. Entry Limit: 1,500. Time Limit: 3 1/2 hrs. 2011 entrants: 1,500-half, 750-5K. Avg. temp. 53.
Contact: Peter S. Pressman, c/o Nashville Striders, 4035 Trail Ridge Dr., Franklin, TN 37067, 615-293-8862, pasta4run@aol.com, www.tomkingclassic.com

MARCH 11 - Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathon, Half Marathon - Boys Ranch, FL.
7:45am.10K & 5K
Contact: (941)799-7184, trac@stateofmindsports.com.

MARCH 11 - Dade City Half Marathon - Dade City, FL.
8am/Half Marathon, 8:15am/5K, 9:45am/Fun Run.
Contact: Reinke Sports Group 407-599-0568, usrahalf@gmail.com.

MARCH 11 - Swamp House Half Marathon - DeBaray, FL.
7am. 5K.
Contact: Jennifer Florida (321)239-6077, jennifer-florida@att.net.

MARCH 11 - First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay - Sarasota, FL.
7am.
Contact: info@sarasotamarathon.com.

MARCH 17 - Kentucky Half Marathon - Mt. Sterling, KY.
8am/Half Marathon Run/Walk, 8:15am/5K Run/Walk, 9:45am/1 Mile FR/Walk.
Contact: Reinke Sports Group 407-599-0568.

MARCH 17 - SunTrust Rock 'n' Roll USA Marathon & Half Marathon - Washington, DC.
8am/Marathon, Half & 2-Person Relay.
Contact: 858-450-6510, 800-311-1255.

MARCH 18 - Publix Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta, GA
7am/Marathon & Half. 5K, 8am & Kids FR, 9am on 3/17.
Contact: 404-832-0786, info@georgiamarathon.com.

MARCH 18 - Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon - Cary, NC.

3rd Annual. 7am. Prize $ ($18,000). Scenic course includes 20 miles of the American Tobacco Trail and 7 for the half; small rolling hills for the first 3 miles; the rest of the course is flat with a downhill finish; USATF. Entry Limit: 2,500-half, 1,500-marathon. Time Limit: 7 hrs./marathon. 2011 entrants: 4,000. Avg. temp. 52ºF.
Contact: Michael Yahyapour, 6100 Crescent Knoll Dr., Raleigh, NC 27614, 919-302-6619, mky9582@gmail.com, www.tobaccoroadmarathon.com

MARCH 18 - Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon, Relay & Half Marathon - Wrightsville Beach, NC.
6:30am.
Contact: wbmarathon@yahoo.com.

MARCH 18 - Germantown Half Marathon - Memphis, TN.

14th Annual. 7:30am. Mayor's Cup 5K. Prize $ ($6,400). Flat to rolling through beautiful neighborhoods and parks; USATF. Half Marathon is part of the Running Journal Grand Prix. Entry Limit: 3,000. 2011 entrants: 2,000. Avg. temp. 50º.
Contact: Harry Scott, 7449 S. Germantown Sq., Germantown, TN 38138, 901-652-4907, slorunr340@mac.com, www.germantownhalfmarathon.com

MARCH 17-18 - Yuengling Shamrock Marathon & Half Marathon - Virginia Beach, VA.
3/18: 7am/Half Marathon, 8:30am/Marathon. 3/17: 8am/8K Run & 8K Middle School Challenge, 10:30am/Childrens Marathon, 11am/Smile Final Mile.
Contact: J&A Racing Inc. 757-412-1056, info@shamrockmarathon.com

MARCH 24 - McKay Hollow Madness Trail 25K - Huntsville, AL.
7am.
Contact: Blake Thompson 256-990-2584, btcruiser14@hotmail.com.

MARCH 24 - Dances With Dirt Green Swamp, 50 Mile & Relay, 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K - Dade City, FL.
Contact: Dawn McConnachie (734)929-9027, events@runningfit.com.

MARCH 24 - Ellerbe Springs Marathon - Ellerbe, NC.
8am.
Contact: runrbike@etinternet.net.

MARCH 24 - Martinsville Half Marathon - Martinsville, VA.
8am. 5K.
Contact: Brad Kinkema (276)632-6427, brad@martinsvilleymca.com.

MARCH 25 - NC Half Marathon at Charlotte Motor Speedway - Concord, NC.
Inaugural. 7:30am/Half, 5K/approx. 20 min. after half (tbd). Start at the Charlotte Motor Speedway start line, run through the Speedway, towards the dirt track and run the drag strip too! USATF. Entry Limit: 4,000. Time Limit: 3.5 hrs. Avg. temp. 53ºF start/65ºF finish.
Contact: Continental Event & Sports Management, POB 56-1154, Miami, FL 33256-1154, 800-733-7089, info@nchalfmarathon.com, www.nchalfmarathon.com

MARCH 25 - Virginia Creeper Marathon - Abingdon, VA.
8am.
Contact: Frank Kibler 423-292-9980, runfrankrun@hotmail.com.

MARCH 31 - Total Fitness Connection’s Run & Walk for Children - Bowling Green, KY.

16th Annual. 8am. Half marathon, 5K Run, 5K Fun Walk, Pump and Run. Mostly flat, beautiful country with horse farms, and a run past Aviation Heritage Park w/Corvettes lining the finish line! Time Limit 3 hrs. 2011 entrants: 750. Avg. temp. 50º.
Contact: Nickie Jones, 441 Church Ave., Bowling Green, KY 42101, 270-781-6714, njones@familyenrichmentcenter.com, www.runwalkky.com, www.familyenrichmentcenter.com

MARCH 31 - RunTheBluegrass Half Marathon - Lexington, KY.
8am.
Contact: (859)361-9811, ericpatrickmarr@lexenomics.org.

MARCH 31 - Andrew Jackson Marathon & Half Marathon - Jackson, TN.
7am/marathon, 7:30am/half, 8am/5K Run/Walk.
Contact: 731-668-4000 (ext. 21), dr.justinbrown@yahoo.com.

APRIL 1 - Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon - Knoxville, TN

8th Annual. 7:30am. Half Marathon, 4-Person Relay & 5K. Prize $ (13,200). Rolling course through downtown & surrounding neighborhoods, culminating with finish line at Neyand Stadium; USATF. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2011 entrants: 6,500. Avg. temp. Lo-45, High-63.
Contact: Jason Altman, Knoxville Marathon, POB 32035, Knoxville, TN 37930, 865-684-4294, info@knoxvillemarathon.com, www.knoxvillemarathon.com

APRIL 7 - Clemson Easter Bunny Run Half Marathon & 5K - Greenville, SC.
Contact: jefferson@adventuregeekproductions.com.

APRIL 7 - Charlottesville Marathon & Half Marathon - Charlottesville, VA.
6:30am/Marathon & Half, 7:30am/8K.
Contact: Gill 434-293-7115.

APRIL14 - Bainbridge Half Marathon, 4-Person Relay - Bainbridge, GA.
8am/Half, 8:30am/1.1 Mile Kids Run.
Contact: Andy Payne (229)726-2794, contact@bainbridgehalfmarathon.com.

APRIL 14 - Dorchester Y Crab Run, Half Marathon - Cambridge, MD.
8am. 5K
Contact: Jennifer Windsor (410)221-0505 (x12), jcannon20002001@yahoo.com.

APRIL 14 - Charlotte RaceFest at SouthPark - Half Marathon - Charlotte, NC.
7:30am. 10K.
Contact: Scott Dvorak (704)377-8786, charlotterunning@bellsouth.net.

APRIL 14 - Palmetto Half Marathon - Columbia, SC.
7am. 5K, Youth Half Marathon & Kids FR.
Contact: Eggplant Events (803)600-1800, info@palmettohalfmarathon.com, www.palmettohalfmarathon.com.

APRIL 15 - Hogeye Marathon & Relays - Fayetteville, AR

36th Annual. 7:30am. Half Marathon, 4 Person Relays, 5K & Kids Marathon. Starts/finishes on Fayetteville Downtown Square, goes by the University of Arkansas Football Stadium and the Cross Country course; 15 miles on paved trail; very beautiful, scenic, rolling course; USATF. Entry Limit: 3,000. Time Limit: 7 hrs. (w/early start). 2011 entrants: 1,475. Avg. temp. 55º.
Contact: Tabby Holmes, Hogeye Marathon, POB 8012, Fayetteville, AR 72703, 479-445-9251, racedirector@hogeyemarathon.com, www.hogeyemarathon.com

APRIL 21 - National College Blue Ridge Marathon & Half Marathon - Roanoke, VA.
7:30am. 5-Person Relay Team & Walking Half. Local runners have crafted one of the most challenging & beautiful marathons on the east coast. Course includes 3,620 feet of total elevation gain & 7,234 feet of total elevation change.
Contact: Pete Eshleman 540-343-1550 (x104), pete@Roanoke.org, www.blueridgemarathon.com

APRIL 21 - Full Bloom 50K & Half marathon - Chesapeake, VA.
7am.
Contact: Brenda Carawan (757)621-2075, bgcarawan@gmail.com.

APRIL 28 - Kentucky Derby Festival, Marathon, miniMarathon & Relays - Louisville, KY
7:30am. 7:25am/Wheelchair.
Contact: 502-584-6383, cpickering@kdf.org.

APRIL 28 - Country Music Marathon & Half Marathon - Nashville, TN
7am.
Contact: Competitor Group 800-311-1255.

APRIL 29 - The Iron Girl Columbia Half Marathon - Columbia, MD.
7am. Coed 5K.
Contact: (410)964-1246, info@tricolumbia.org.

MAY 6 - Potomac River Run Marathon - Carderock, MD.

9th Annual. 6:30am early start, 7:30am Competitive Start. Prize $ ($1,000). Out'n'back on a flat off-road path; no street crossings; beautiful views of the Potomac River; USATF. Entry Limit: 300. Time Limit 6 hrs. 2011 entrants: 300. Avg. temp. 60º.
Contact: Jay Jacob Wind, SHF, 611 South Ivy St., Arlington, VA 22204, 703-927-4833, racedirector@att.net, www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/marathon

MAY 6 - CareFirst Frederick Running Festival-Frederick, MD
7am/Half Marathon & Relay. 5K on 5/5, 6pm.
Contact: 410-605-9381, customerservice@corrigansports.com.

MAY 6 - Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon - Pittsburgh, PA

4th Annual. 7:30am/Marathon, Marathon Relay & Half Marathon. 5K & Kids Marathon on 5/5. Prize $ ($70,000). The course winds through the unique and historic neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. Community celebrations, cheering, spectators and music throughout the course; USATF. Entry Limit: 22,000 in all events. Time Limit: Marathon-6 hrs., Half-3.5 hrs. 2011 entrants: 22,000 in all events. Avg. temp. 48ºF - 71ºF.
Contact: Kelsey Jackson, 810 River Ave., Suite 210, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, 412-586-7785, kjackson@pittsburghmarathon.com, www.pittsburghmarathon.com

MAY 12 - Twisted Ankle Trail Marathon, Half Marathon - Summerville, GA
9am. Kids Run.
Contact: Becky Finger 706-862-2553, beckyworld@windstream.net.

MAY 20 - Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K - Cleveland, OH
35th Annual. 7am/marathon & half marathon. 7:15am/10K. Prize $ ($22,800-increase from previous). Loop course relatively flat and scenic; USATF certified. Time Limit: 8 hrs. 2011 entrants: 18,600. Avg. temp. 50-70ºF.
Contact: Darla Hudson, 29525 Chagrin Blvd., Ste. 215, Pepper Pike, OH 44122, 800-467-3826, cmi@clevelandmarathon.com, www.clevelandmarathon.com

MAY 20 - Divas Half Marathon in North Myrtle Beach - North Myrtle Beach, SC
Inaugural. 7:30am/Half, 7:50am/Girls 5K. The course starts right on Ocean Blvd., heading South towards Atlantic Beach. You will encounter picturesque beachside communties and manicured golf courses bringing you back to the finish line on hotel row. USATF. Entry Limit: 3,500. Time Limit: 3.5 hrs. Avg. temp. 60ºF start/80ºF finish.
Contact: Continental Event & Sports Management, POB 56-1154, Miami, FL 33256-1154, 800-733-7089, info@runlikeadiva.com, ww.runlikeadiva.com

MAY 20 - Run for the Dream Half Marathon - Williamsburg, VA.
7:30am. 8K.
Contact: Kelly Cannon (757)599-9472, kcannon@achievabledream.org.

MAY 27 - KEYBANK Vermont City Marathon & Relay - Burlington, VT

24th Annual. 8am. 2-Person Relay, 3-5 Person Relay. Prize $ ($9,000). Scenic course with fantastic spectator and volunteer support travels along Lake Champlain, through parks and neighborhoods and on the bike path; USATF. Entry Limit: 3,600. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2011 entrants: 3,600-Marathon, 1,400-Relay Teams. Avg. temp: 54º (start) 65º (Noon).
Contact: Leandre Waldo-Johnson, RunVermont, One Main Ct., Suite 304, Burlington, VT 05401, 802-863-8412, leandre@runvermont.org, www.runvcm.org.

MAY 27 - Wyoming Marathon Races - Laramie, WY

35th Annual. 6am/Marathon, Half Marathon & Double Marathon; 8am/5K. Hilly out and back on mostly dirt and gravel roads (100% for the Half and 77% for the Marathon) in Medicine Bow National Forest. Begins at 8,700 feet and drops to 8,000 feet at the turn around. Entry Limit: 300 total for all races combined. Time Limit: 15 hrs. 2011 entrants: 219. Avg. temp: 50ºF.
Contact: Brent Weigner, 402 W. 31st St., Cheyenne, WY 82001, 307-635-3316, runwyo@msn.com, www.angelfire.com/wy2/marathon

JUNE 2 - Virginia Wine Country Half Marathon - Leesburg, VA.
7am.
Contact: (707)933-1769, raceinfo@destinationraces.com.

JUNE 3 - Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon - Steamboat Springs, CO

31st Annual. 7:30am. 10K, Kids FR. Marathon course begins at historic Hahns Peak Village, follows a paved country road down the Elk River Valley and finishes at the courthouse in historic downtown Steamboat Springs; start elevation 8,128', finish 6,728'. Half begins at mid-point of the marathon at an elevation of 6,990' and finishes at the same location of marathon. USATF. Entry Limit: 500-marathon, 1,200-Half. Time Limit: 5.5 hrs. 2011 entrants: 2,000. Avg. temp. 40º at marathon start, 75º. at finish.
Contact: Sarah Leonard, POB 774408, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477, 970-875-7002, kara@steamboatsummer.com, www.steamboatmarathon.com

JUNE 3 - Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon - Deadwood, SD

11th Annual. 8am. Half Marathon, 5-Person Marathon Relay, Fast 5K & Kids. 26.2 Miles of Black Hills Beauty! Course is a point-to-point along an old rail line trail; USATF certified. Entry Limit: 3,000. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2011 entrants: 2,900. Avg. temp. 55º.
Contact: Emily Wheeler, Leanhorse Productions, POB 7892, Rapid City, SD 57709, 605-390-6137, info@deadwoodmickelsontrailmarathon.com, www.deadwoodmickelsontrailmarathon.com

JUNE 9 - Hatfield & McCoy Marathon & Half Marathon - Goody, KY.
6am.
Contact: David Hatfield (606)257-5026 (h), tvrrc@hotmail.com.

JUNE 9 - Marathon to Marathon - Marathon, IA

17th Annual. 6am/Marathon & 5-Person Marathon Relay, 7am/Half Marathon, 7:30am/5K, 8am/Tot Trot. Flat, fast, and friendly, farm to market roads, USATF certified, point to point (Storm Lake, IA to Marathon, IA) Time Limit: 7 hrs.-course. 2011 entrants: approx. 450 total for all races with about 150 marathoners.
Contact: Lois Lind, POB 262, Marathon, IA 50565, Lois 712-289-2246, Fax 712-289-2146, Joyce - joycelehman@yahoo.com, www.marathon2marathon.com.