North Carolina Running Calendar

                

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*RACE DIRECTORS IN NORTH CAROLINA-- Click here to list your race in this calendar.

Feb.4, Charlotte - Charlotte Ultra Run, 50K & 10K Fun Run; 8am. Info: (704)644-8383, admin@charlotteultrarun.org.

Feb. 4, Salisbury - Winter Flight 8K Run/Walk, 10am; Fun Run, 9:30am; Running Journal Grand Prix event. Info: David Freeze (704)310-6741, david.freeze@ctc.net, www.salisburyrowanrunners.org.

Feb. 11, Black Mountain - Valentine 5K, 2pm. Info: Renee Mastrangelo (828)669-8610, renee.mastrangelo@townofblackmountain.org.

Feb. 11, Greenville - Cupid's Crawl 5K, 9am. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

Feb.11, Rocky Mount - Sweetheart 5K, 9am; 1 mi., 10am. Info: Michael Forrester (252)443-4566, runrmec@yahoo.com.

Feb. 12, Forest City - Run for your Valentine 5K Skirt Chaser, 2pm. Info: Mandy Huffman (828)447-7760, fitbomb@bellsouth.net.

Feb. 12, Raleigh - Run for the Roses 5K, Children's fun run, 5K-2pm, fun run-3pm. Info: Rebecca Sitton (919)873-1207, resitton@yahoo.com.

Feb. 18, Charlotte - Great Amazing Race for Youth, 1 Mile Cross Country Adventure Race for 2; 1pm/Recreation Race, 2:30pm/Competitive Race. Info: Greg Benton (513)518-0528, info@flyingcolorssports.com.

Feb. 18, Denver - Valentine's Weekend 5K & Couples Div., 5K & FR; 9:30am. Info: Melvin Morrison (704)736-1860 (x25420), mmorrison@lincoln.k12.nc.us, www.denvernc.com/valentine5k.

Feb. 18, Pilot Mountain State Park - Pilot Mountain Pay Back Marathon & Half Marathon, 8am. Info: askforabe@hotmail.com.

Feb. 18, Sanford - The President's Day Freedom Run, 5K, 1 mi.; 10am. Info: SDrPharm@gmail.com.

Feb. 19, Hendersonville - FrostBite 5K, 10K, Fun Run, 2:15pm. Info: Kirsten Houmann (828)687-5697, kirsten.houmann@ahss.org.

Feb. 25, Connelly Springs - "Search for the Carolina Mountain Goat" South Mountains Trail Race, 17K 9am. Info: Mike Cothran (864)907-1742, mike@goruntrails.com.

Feb. 25, Greensboro - Off'n Run'n Plunge, 5K Trail Run & Lake Plunge, 10am; Individual or Team. Info: jen@offnrunningsports.com.

Feb. 25, Morehead City - Crystal Coast Half Marathon, 5K, 100yd. dash, 8am. Info: Butch Robertson, butch.robertson@earthlink.net.

Feb. 25, Raleigh - Special Olympics NC Torch Run 5K & Kid's Fun Run, 8:30am; $20/5K by 2/10, after $25; $10/Kids FR. Info: amy_orders@ncsu.edu, www.ncsu5k.com.

Feb. 25, Stem - Panther 8K, 2 Mile, 8k-9am, 2mi-10am. Info: Chris Crowder (919)603-4974, chriscrowder2007@yahoo.com.

Feb. 25, Winnabow - Run for Ray Trail Run, Half Marathon, 6 & 3 Mile; 9am. Info: runforray@gmail.com.

March 3, Clayton - Run for the Rockets 5K-9:30am, Mile-9am, Kid's Dash-10:30am. Info: Alison Wilson 919-320-4207, alisonwilson9025@gmail.com

March 3, Greenville - Run United 5K, 9am. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

March 3, Huntersville - Cool Breeze Corporate Multisport Challenge 5K & Family FR, 9am. Info: Leigh-Ann Mueller (704)907-3040, leigh_ann@coolbreezecyclery.com.

March 3, Kernersville - Caleb's Creek Elementary 5K Run For Reading, 5K, 1mile fun run, 5K-9am, 1mi.-8am. Info: Debra Lackey (336)992-2830, ccesfunrun5K@aol.com.

March 3, Lumberton - Rumba on the Lumber, LRA 5K, 11am; 1 mi., 10am. Info: Scott Billingsley (910)521-6807, scott.billingsley@gmail.com.

March 3, Mocksville - St. Francis of Assisi Shamrock Run, Walk & Tots Trot; 5K & 10K Run, Corporate Challenge 5K Walk/Run; 8:15am; $20/5K & 10K by 1/30, $25 by 3/2, $30 on RD. Info: (336)751-2973, www.stfrancismocksville.com, www.active.com.

March 3, Raleigh - St. Patty's Run Green 8K, 3pm. Info: Bruce Bokish (919)349-1719, bruce@precisionrace.com.

March 3, Raleigh - Get Your Rear in Gear 5K for Colon Cancer, 9am. Info: Lisa Sanderson (952)426-6521, lisasanderson@getyourrearingear.com.

March 3, Raleigh - MBA Wolfpack Run 5K, 10am. Info: Karen Bell (919)749-6231, kmbell4@gmail.com.

March 3, Raleigh - Iron Dog 5K, 1mi. dog walk, 2pm. Info: Marcia Backstrom (309)251-6775, mmbackst@ncsu.edu.

March 3, Southern Shores - Hot Pursuit 8K, 12pm. Info: Melissa Clark (252)722-5633, hotpursuit8k@gmail.com.

March 10, Charlotte - Alston + Bird LLP Corporate Cup Half Marathon & Relay, 5K; 8am. Info: Rachel Hallmark (704)716-6418, rachel.hallmark@ymcacharlotte.org.

March 10, Charlotte - 2012 Bound Race Series #1, Trail Race; 8K & 5K; 8am. Info: Neal Boyd (704)503-0138, nealboyd@charlottesportscycling.com.

March 10, Pisgah National Forest - Big Bad John Rock 8K Trail Race, 9am. Info: Mike Cothran (864)907-1742, mike@goruntrails.com.

March 10, Raleigh - City of Oaks 5K, children's 1/4 mile fun run, 5K-8:30am, 1/4mi.- 9:30am. Info: Kira Stewart (919)609-0201, Kira.Stewart@raleighnc.gov.

March 10, Roanoke Rapids - Roanoke Canal Half Marathon, 8am; 8K, 8:30am. Info: Michael Forrester (252)443-4566, tarriverrunningco@gmail.com.

March 10, Salisbury - St. Patrick's Day 5K, 9am; JF Hurley YMCA; $20 by 3/6, after 3/6 & RD $25. Info: Terry Smith (704)239-0205, www.sportoften.com, www.salisburyrowanrunners.org

March 17, Asheville - Shamrock Run, 10K, 5K, 1K Fun Run, 10K/5K-9am, 1K-8:45am. Info: Greg Duff, greg@gloryhoundevents.com.

March 17, Carolina Beach - Steve Haydu St. Patrick's Lo Tide Run, 10K 8:45am; 5K 9am; $25 by 3/7; after $30. Info: Randy Linquist, 513 S. 4th Ave., Kure Beach, NC 28449; (330)417-0144, rlinquist@lotiderun.org, www.lotiderun.org.

March 17, Clayton - C3 5K Run for Peru, 5K, 1mi., 5K-9:30am, 1mi-9am. Info: Katie Chatham (919)934-3551, katie@c3church.com.

March 17, Durham - The Equionoxalizer 4 Miler, half-mile family fun run, 8am. Info: Joseph Elsakr (386)451-3978, jme16@duke.edu.

March 17, Greensboro - Pounding Pavement for PanCan, 5K 9am. Info: Caleb Wilkerson (336)509-8512, gamersk8215@aol.com.

March 17, Greenville - Habitat Home Run, 10K-8:15am, 5K/1 mile-8:30am. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

March 17, Lenoir - Leprechaun Leap, 5K 9am; $15 by 3/11, after $20. Info: Meleah Mikeal, POB 958, Lenoir, NC 28645; Anna Coleman (828)757-2196, acoleman@ci.lenoir.nc.us.

March 17, Lincolnton - S. Ray Lowder "Spring Spirit" 5K Race/Walk, 9am. Info: Donald Welch (704) 735-2741, dwelch@lincoln.k12.nc.us.

March 17, Pittsboro - Shamrock Run for Hope 5K, 8am. Info: Marion Haywood (919)6192756, 3rdshamrockrun@gmail.com.

March 18, Cary - Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon, 7am; $70/Marathon, $60/half before 1/1, $80/$70 before 3/12, $90/$80 after 3/12. Info: Michael Yahyapour, 6100 Crescent Knoll Dr., Raleigh, NC 27614; (919)302-6619, mky9582@gmail.com, www.tobaccoroadmarathon.com.

March 24, Asheville - Colon Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk, 9am. Info: Kim Metcalf (828)254-0881, kim.metcalf@ashevillegastro.com.

March 24, Canton - Meadowbrook Cubs on the Run 5K, Fun Run (less than 1mi), 9am. Info: (828)646-3445, meadowbrook5k@yahoo.com.

March 24, Charlotte - Race to the Top, 672 Vertical Feet, 8:30am. Info: Chris Raynor (704)688-8167, craynor@charlottesports.org.

March 24, Durham - Great Human Race 5K, 8:30am. Info: Tammy Dorfman (919)632-5613, tammy@thevolunteercenter.org.

March 24, Ellerbe - The Ellerbe Springs Marathon, 8am. Info: Mark Long (910)582-6747, runrbike@etinternet.net.

March 24, Hendersonville - Dupont Forest 12K Trail Race, 10am; $30 by 3/23 (mail in), 3/22 (online); after $35. Info: Jus Running Inc., 523 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804; Norman Blair (828)252-7867, jusrun@jusrunning.com Online entry: www.imathlete.com/events/dupontforest12k, www.jusrunning.com.

March 24, Oxford - Oxford Race for Life 5K, 1mi., 5K-9am, 1mi.-10am. Info: Mary Caudle (919)603-1135, mcaudle@oxfordnc.org.

March 24, Raleigh - Mission Outreach Benefit 5K, mile, 8:30am. Info: Dawn White (919)772-6264x227, dawnwhite@wakechristianacademy.com.

March 24, Raleigh - Bolt for the Blue, 5K & 1 Mile FR; 9am. Info: Hunter Buxton (919)862-8607, hunterbuxton@gmail.com.

March 24, Raleigh - Chick-fil-A Race Series of Raleigh, 5K, 1mile, 5K-8:15am, 1mi-8am. Info: Brandon Cullum (706)310-6053, brandon@connectevents.net.

March 24, Reidsville - RCMS Band on the Run 5k Run/Walk, Kids Fun Run, 8:30am. Info: Brian Otter (336)613-0073, botter@rock.k12.nc.us.

March 25, Concord - NC Half Marathon at Charlotte Motor Speedway, 7:30am; 5K Run; $65/half by 11/15, $75 11/16-1/15, $90 1/16-3/21, $100 at Expo; $25/5K by 1/15, $30 1/16-3/21, $35 at Expo. Info: Kristi (800)733-7089, kkimura@usruns.com, www.nchalfmarathon.com.

March 25, Cullowhee - Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon, 5K, half marathon-7:30am, 5K-7:45am. Info: Sandy Terhune (828)227-8805, ValleyoftheLilies@wcu.edu.

March 25, Raleigh - Second Empire 5K Classic, 5K, mile, kid's dash, 5K-2pm, mile, kid's dash-3pm. Info: Jim Young (919)873-1207, tjyoung@mindspring.com.

March 31, Ayden - Love A Sea Turtle Trail Run, 10K, 5K, Nature Walk, 10am. Info: Kay Sokolovic (252)355-7486, loveaseaturtle@suddenlink.net.

March 31, Bostic - Bearfoot 5K, 1/2 mile fun run, 8:30am. Info: Susan Hollfield (828)245-6960, sahollifield@gmail.com.

March 31, Cary - 5K4CFF - A Run to Cure Cystic Fibrosis, 5K, 8:30am. Info: Megan Babson (919)349-8948, 5k4cff@gmail.com.

March 31, Hudson - Hall Pass 5K, 9am. Info: Matt Ingram (828)313-2575, mattingram1000@hotmail.com.

March 31, Kinston - The Kinston 8000: Run for the River, 8K 9am; 1 mi. FR 8:30am. Info: Tim Knobeloch (252)939-3336 (o), aking-pride@embarqmail.com.

April 1, Raleigh - Raleigh Rocks Half Marathon & 5K, 7:30am. Info: Butch Robertson (919)889-3438, butch.robertson@earthlink.net.

April 1, Raleigh - Mountains-to-Sea Trail 12 Mile & 50K Challenge. Info: Kim & Jason Page (919)265-3904.

April 1, Wilmington - Paws4People 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk. Info: rachel@s2fcharlotte.com.

April 7, Charlotte - Sticks & Bones 5K, 10K & Dog Jog/Walk. Info: Rachel Ripley-Moffitt (980)216-8920, rachel@s2fcharlotte.com.

April 7, Kannapolis - Feeding Frenzy 5K, kids 1/2 mile fun run, 5K-9am, kids run-8:15am. Info: feedingfrenzy5K@gmail.com.

April 7, Lake Junaluska - Lake Junaluska Bunny Run, 5K & 10K 8:30am; Kids FR 10am. Info: greg@gloryhoundevents.com.

April 7, Southport - Kiwanis 5K, 8am. Info: Roger Magill (910)253-6906, rmagill@ec.rr.com.

April 7, Wilmington - Azalea Festival Big Buddy 5K & 10K, 8am. Info: Elizabeth Norton (910)297-2894, eanorton16@gmail.com.

April 14, Boiling Springs - Run for Glory 5K run/walk, 8am. Info: Bubba Anthony (704)418-4402, gottarun2@carolina.rr.com.

April 14, Burlington - Young Life 5K, 8am. Info: (336)513-5300, acyl@ymail.com.

April 14, Cary - Cary Road Race, 10K-8:30am, 5K-9:45 am, mile-10:30 am. Info: Kirk Matthews (919)469-4363, Kirk.Matthews@townofcary.org.

April 14, Cary - Kay Brewer Memorial 5K for Greater Raleigh Young Life, 5K, 1.5 Miles , 9am. Info: Jessica Woltz (919)833-6576, GreaterRaleighYoungLife@gmail.com.

April 14, Charlotte - Charlotte RaceFest at SouthPark, Half Marathon & 10K; 7:30am. Info: Scott Dvorak (704)377-8786, charlotterunning@bellsouth.net.

April 14, Davidson - Pawz too Run, 5K & 10K & Dog Walk/Run, 8am. Info: Joanna Copio (704)235-5300, pawztoorun@friendsoftheanimals.net.

April 14, Franklin - Macon Your Heart Beat 5K 1mile, 5K-9:30am, 1mi-9am. Info: Tom Forkner (828)349-8290, tforkner@angelmed.org.

April 14, Morganton - ALFA Hike for Hope 5k, 9am. Info: Leslie Cothren (828)850-2704, leslie@refocusonlife.com.

April 15, Raleigh - RunRaleigh Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: Paula O'Neal (919)333-5666, runraleighhalf@aol.com.

April 20-21, North Mill River to Bryson City - Smoky Mountain Relay, 12 & 6 Runner Teams, 2 Vans, 205 Miles. Info: jim@smokymountainrelay.com, www.smokymountainrelay.com.

April 21, Brevard (Dupont State Forest) - Morris Broadband Dupont 1/2 Marathon, 8:30am; $70 after 1/2/12. Info: Greg Walker (828)687-0751 (x140), g.walker@fletchernc.org, www.fletcherparks.org, www.active.com.

April 21, Broadway - Run the Buck 5K, 8am. Info: Carl Bryan (919)718-7285, broadwaymayor@gmail.com.

April 21, Chapel Hill - Wells Fargo Tar Heel 10 Miler presented by CEP and Fleet Feet Sports 4+ Mile Run, 7:30am; $45/10 Miler, $30/4+ Mile Run, $50/$35 starting on 2/1, $55/$40 starting on 3/15. Info: Thys Wind (877)29-ENDURE, 10miler@endurancemag.com, www.tarheel10miler.com.

April 21, Charlotte - Elizabeth 8K, 3K, 8am. Info: Amanda Loftus (704)608-9089, aemloftus@yahoo.com.

April 21, Gastonia - Run for the Money 10, 5K Run, 2K Walk, 8am. Info: LeeAnn Harris (704)864-0927, lharris@cfgaston.org.

April 21, Greenville - Sam's 5K, 9am. Info: Megan Willis (440)225-2499, willisme08@students.ecu.edu.

April 21, Raleigh - NCVAN Memorial 5K Walk/Run for Crime Victims, 8am. Info: Elizabeth Wexler (919)831-2857, elizabeth@nc-van.org.

April 21, Salisbury - Nathan Brown House 5K Run/Walk, 9am; 1/2 Mile FR, 8:30am; $25 5K, $5 1/2 Mile FR (12-under). Info: Nathan Brown House, Inc., POB 1167, Salisbury, NC 28145; Doug Robinson (704)785-5425, goheelz1986@gmail.com; Jason Smith (704)267-4336, jason111444@yahoo.com; www.active.com/running/salisbury-nc/nathan-brown-house-5k-walk---run-201...

April 21-22, Goldsboro - Cures for the Colors Ultra-Marathon, 100 Miles (indiv. & teams), Marathon, 9am; 1 Mile, 10am. $60/individuals, $30/team members by 4/7, after $70/$40. Info: James Atkins 203 Cox Blvd, Goldsboro, NC 27534, (919)580-0000, jnatkins@juno.com, www.southeasterncancercare.org.

April 28, Asheboro - Randolph County 5K Health Run & Smile Mile, 5K 8:15am; 1 Mile 9:15am; $15/5K by 4/20, after $25; $5/1 Mile. Info: Randolph Road Runners, 300 Foust St., Asheboro, NC 27203; Jim Rich (336)625-2044, www.randolphroadrunners.org

April 28,Charlotte - Bulldog 5K, 1mi. fun run, 8am. Info: Deb Rubinich, deb_rubinich@earthlink.net.

April 28, Durham - Angels Among Us 5K, 8am. Info: Ellen Stainback (919)684-4784, ellen.stainback@duke.edu.

April 28, Forest City - Miles for Messiah 5K Run/Walk, 60, 25mile bike ride. 5K-8am, Bike rides- 9am. Info: Alicia James (828)755-1098, ajames013@yahoo.com.

April 28, Mooresville - Joggin' for Jugs, 5K 8am; $25 by 4/10, after $30. Info: Ronda W. Patel, 157-A Professional Park Dr., Mooresville, NC 28117; Ronda Patel (336)403-8195, jogginforjugs@gmail.com, www.jogginforjugs.com.

April 28, Ocracoke Island - Run 5K Ocracoke Island, 5K, 1mile fun run, 8am. Info: Greg Honeycutt (252)207-1305, greg@oceanatlanticrentals.com.

April 28, Pittsboro - Rabbit Run 5K. Info: ehare@cccc.edu.

April 28, Raleigh - Run for Our Heroes 5K, 9am, Info: Kim Swinson (919)996-1276, runforourheroes@aol.com.

May 5, Boone - New River Marathon, 7:30am; Half Marathon, 7:45am; 5K, 8am. Info: Ken Sevensky (336)877-8888, info@newrivermarathon.com.

May 5, Cary - Raleigh Jaycees Fit to Lead 5K, 1Mile FR; 9am. Info: Alycia Wendt (919)271-2350, info@fittolead5k.org.

May 5, Charlotte - 5K Run & Walk for Clean Air, 9am. Info: Julie Gros - JHG@imexmanagement.com.

May 5, China Grove - Jeep Down & Dirty Adventure Mud Run, 4 (+/-) Mile Trail Run; 10am. Info: Aaron Crowe (704)857-7011, acrowe@rowanymca.com.

May 5, New Bern - Semper Fly Run, 10K 7am; 5K 8am. Info: Kristen Heffington (252)634-2370, info@semperflyrun.org.

May 6, Gerton - Bearwallow Beast 5K, 2pm. Info: Chet Howland (828)697-5777, ext. 211, chet@carolinamountain.org.

May 12, Asheville - Ramble Run 12K,5K at Biltmore Park, 5K-8am, 12K-8:15am. Info: Greg Duff, greg@gloryhoundevents.com.

May 12, Forest City - Leader of the Pack 5K, 7:30am. Info: Mandy Huffman (828)447-7760, fitbomb@bellsouth.net.

May 12, Greenville - Greenville Rec Run 5K Trail, 8am; Kids Dash, 9am. Info: Athletic Office (252)329-4550.

May 12, Sparta - Run/Walk 4 Luke Benefit, 5K. Info: Kathryn Abernathy (336)200-2243, run4luke36@gmail.com.

May 12, Troy - Run the Gauntlet - Uwharrie, 4.3 miles, 9am. Info: Blue Ridge Endurance (336)877-8888, info@thegauntletrun.com.

May 19, Charlotte - 2012 Bound Race Series #2, Trail Race; 10K & 5K; 8am. Info: Neal Boyd (724)503-0138, nealboyd@charlottesportscycling.com.

May 19, Charlotte - Run! Ballantyne, 10K, 5K, 1mile., 7:30am. Info: Keri Polowy (704)716-4650, morrisonevents@ymcacharlotte.org.

May 19, Kernersville - Spring Folly 5K, 8:30am; Fun Run, 8am; $15 by 4/13, after 4/13 $20. Info: Blake Ward, 380 Fielding Dr., Kernersville, NC 27284; Blake Ward (336)972-6302, hward@triad.rr.com, www.kernersville-running-club.org.

May 19, Pittsboro - Run for the Mariners 5K & FR, 8am. Info: Perry Harrison School PTA (919)904-0818, enavillus@gmail.com.

May 19, Whiteville - Farmers Market Fun Run & Walk, 5K-9am; 1/2 Mile Kids Run-8:45am. Info: Rachel Smith, columbusruns@gmail.com.

June 1, Concord - June Bug Road Race, 5K 6:45pm; 2 Mile 6:15pm; FR/Walk 6:15pm. Info: Perry Gabriel (704)920-2701, phgabriel@cabarruscounty.us.

June 2, Black Mountain - Downhill at Dawn Half Marathon, 6am. Info: Greg Duff (828) 400-5868, greg@gloryhoundevents.com.

June 9, Beech Mountain - A Cool 5 Race Weekend, 5 mile, 1.5mi., 9am. Info: Daniel Scagnelli (828)387-3003, dscagnelli@townofbeechmountain.com.

June 30, Lenoir - Firecracker Race, 5K, 10K & 1 Mile FR; 8am. Info: Anna Coleman (828)757-2196, acoleman@ci.lenoir.nc.us.

July 14, Charlotte - XTERRA North Carolina Whitewater Center 8.25mile/3.5mile trail race, 8:30am. Info: Tim Schroer (404)310-3628, tim@dirtyspokes.com.

July 14, Jonas Ridge - The Scream! Half Marathon, 8am. Info: Greg Duff, greg@gloryhoundevents.com.

July 21, Charlotte - 2012 Bound Race Series #3, Trail Race; 15K & 5K; 8am. Info: Neal Boyd (724)503-0138, nealboyd@charlottesportscycling.com.

July 21, Winston-Salem - Beat the Heat 5K, 6:30pm. Info: Er Ralston (336)749-7008, erralston@yahoo.com.

July 28, Asheville - Bele Chere 5K, 7:30am. Info: Greg Duff (828) 400-5868, greg@gloryhoundevents.com.

July 28, Beech Mountain - XTERRA North Carolina Beech Mountain 15K/10K/5K trail race, 8:30am. Info: Tim Schroer (404)310-3628, tim@dirtyspokes.com.

Aug. 25, Laurel Springs - Continental Divide Trail Race, 10K-9am, 5K-10am. Info: Jason and Alison Bryant 336-366-2257, continentaldividetrailrace@yahoo.com.

Aug. 25, Maggie Valley - Maggie Valley Moonlight Run 8K, 8:30pm. Info: Greg Duff, greg@gloryhoundevents.com.

Sept. 1, Asheboro - Rush the Streets 5K, 9am. Info: Jennie McKenzie (336)413-4475, jennamhill@yahoo.com.

Sept. 15, Asheville - Asheville Citizen-Times Half Marathon, 5K, Half-marathon-7:15am, 5K-7:30. Info: Greg Duff (828) 400-5868, greg@gloryhoundevents.com.

Sept. 22, Charlotte - 2012 Bound Race Series #4, Trail Race; Half Marathon & 5K; 8am. Info: Neal Boyd (724)503-0138, nealboyd@charlottesportscycling.com.

Sept. 22, Stony Point - Run With The Cows - 10K, 5K, 2mi. Fun Run, 8am. Info: Kim Brady, kbrady@newsterlingarp.org.

Sept. 22, Todd - Run the Gauntlet, 4.5 miles, 9am. Info: Blue Ridge Endurance (336)877-8888, info@thegauntletrun.com.

Sept. 29, Asheville - Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon, 5K, 8am. Info: Greg Duff (828) 400-5868, greg@gloryhoundevents.com.

Oct. 13, West Jefferson - The Mount Jefferson Challenge, 7am. Info: Blue Ridge Endurance (336)877-8888, info@blueridgerelay.com.