Celebrating the 8th Annual Earl Scruggs Center Rhythm & Roots 5K walk/run and 10K run! One of Runners World’s “18 runs to fill your race calendar” described as “Awesomely unique”. Musical heritage abounds throughout this event in Uptown Shelby, NC, home of music legends Don Gibson and Earl Scruggs.
For Susan G. Komen Charlotte, the goal isn’t to just fight breast cancer: It’s to cut it in half. It’s a big, bold goal. More than 250,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed among women this year in the U.S., and more than 2,400
Of course you could run some of your local trails in your favorite road shoe but, why would you? You could also read a gazillion reviews on the seemingly endless number of trail shoes designed to address certain nuances of certain terrain in certain places in the country where
By Dana Maccorquodale I have a secret. On my first 30 mile run, in the sweltering heat of White House, TN, I had an encounter with the “Third Man”. It not only changed my view of training and racing, but it changed my life bringing me peace, joy and
When running through your neighborhood or along the busy city streets near your office doesn’t satisfy your need for escape or simply doesn’t provide that necessary relief from stress and your hectic life it’s time go off-road. There are plenty of state and local parks and greenways to run
Charles R. Humphrey, III, bass player of Steep Canyon Rangers and ultra runner, is a co-director and sponsor of Steep Canyon 50K Ultramarathon & Relay Hullabaloo, which kicks off the Mountain Song Festival Weekend. The Mountain Song Festival is a Friday to Sunday music festival in Brevard, NC, hosted
One of the premiere ultra marathons in the world, the Western States Endurance Run tests the endurance, dedication, and mental toughness of the best trail runners on the planet and any one else lucky enough to gain entry. The grueling 100.2-mile race begins at the crack of dawn in
Lace up your running shoes, grab your crew and join the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on September 30 for the inaugural Starry Night Triangle 5K at Dorothea Dix Park, Harvey Hill. The 308-acre destination park boasts open fields, rolling hills and stunning views of the city skyline – all
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon is celebrating its 13th year in Charlotte. While the race continues to grow, it stays true to local roots with the authenticity you only find in a locally run race. We asked Tim Rhodes, Charlotte Marathon race director and Run For Your Life owner,
It’s not “Just a Half Marathon”... It’s a FESTIVAL!!! The QuintilesIMS Bull City Race Fest and Food Truck Rodeo starts out like most races. You line up with 5,000 of your closest friends and start running when the gun goes off. But that’s where things take a different turn
