EVENT PREVIEW – + Even More Half-Marathons!

Alston + Bird Corporate Cup 5k and Half-Marathon

March 10, 2012 – Charlotte, N.C.

The race starts in uptown Charlotte and winds through the tree-lined streets of the surrounding Dilworth and Myers Park neighborhoods. Celebrate the race finish with a post-race party in the Wells Fargo Atrium with live music, free food and more than 20 vendors. Businesses (with 10 or more participants) can register as a corporate team to compete in the Corporate Team Challenge. Corporate teams receive points for the number of participants on their team, the number of people from their company volunteering for the race, creating and submitting a team race T-shirt and more. The team with the most points wins the Corporate Cup award.

More Info: www.ymcacharlotte.org/childressklein

N.C. Half-Marathon

March 25, 2012 – Charlotte, N.C.

Go for the chase in this once-in-a-lifetime half-marathon experience beginning at the Charlotte Motor Speedway start line, with the white flag waving in the air. Run through the speedway, toward the dirt track and drag strip. Finish at the checkered flag right on pit row and bask in your glory in Victory Lane! It’s not just about the run, other events are planned for the whole weekend, including a 5k for those not ready for 13.1.

More Info: www.nchalfmarathon.com

Run Raleigh Half-Marathon and 5k

April 15, 2012 – Raleigh, N.C.

The Run Raleigh Half-Marathon and 5k is partnering with The Athlete’s Foot in Cameron Village to bring an exciting new race to Raleigh. This race will start and finish in Cameron Village and highlight many attractive features of Raleigh, including the southwest and southeast greenways. The scenic route will have runners passing by the N.C. State Bell Tower, the newly renovated Pullen Park, along Western Boulevard and MLK Boulevard, the Raleigh downtown skyline, Martin Luther King Statute and Gardens, and more than 5 miles on the Raleigh greenway. Register by Dec. 31 for the half-marathon and be entered in a drawing for a $500 gift card from Bailey’s Fine Jewelers.

More Info: www.runraleighhalf.com

DON’T MISS THESE DESTINATION EVENTS!

Charleston Marathon

Jan. 13, 2012 – Charleston, S.C.

Other Events: Half-marathon and 5k

More Info: www.charlestonmarathon.com

Melbourne Beaches & Music Marathon

Feb. 4, 2012 – Melbourne, Fla.

Other Events: Half-marathon, 8k and 5k

More Info: www.themelbournemarathon.com

Gasparilla Distance Classic

March 3, 2012 – Tampa, Fla.