More than 786,000 runners crossed the finish line at Thanksgiving Day themed events in 2014 making Thanksgiving the biggest running day of the year. In fact, there were more than 1,000 races on turkey day in 2014 as well as in 2013, according to the Running USA website, which
Looking for a marathon that offers fast, picturesque trails? Need a fast course to qualify for Boston? Want a race with a fun post-race party? Tobacco Road Marathon is all that and more! The Allscripts Tobacco Road Marathon features over 20 miles of the American Tobacco Trail. The rest
Special Olympics of Alamance Haw River Trail Run | October 15 | Haw River Come out for a beautiful trail run along the banks of the Haw River to benefit Special Olympics Alamance County. Special Olympics Alamance serves 400 adult and children athletes with developmental disabilities. Special Olympics Alamance provides year round athletic
The City of Concord Parks and Recreation Department’s Veterans Salute 5K takes place Saturday, November 5 at 9:30 am in the beautiful Historic Downtown Concord. The 5K starts and finishes in Downtown Concord on Means Avenue and runs through the McEachern Greenway, continuing on the Downtown Connector Greenway to
Have You Heard? If you haven’t heard already, Charlotte’s hometown marathon has gotten a new name! For eleven years, Charlotteans and runners from all over the U.S. have been familiarized with the Novant Health Thunder Road Marathon. As of January, 2016, the official name has been changed to the
Earl Scruggs Center’s Rhythm & Roots Run 5K/10K is celebrating BIG this year! The Earl Scruggs Center opened January 11, 2014 and has already been written up in New York Times and Washington Post. The Rhythm & Roots Run, celebrating it’s 5th year, is one of Runners World’s “18 runs
The Entertainment Capitol of the World only shuts down its most iconic road - Las Vegas Blvd, AKA “The Strip”- for one private event each year, and this is it. The combination of a world-class course under dazzling neon lights with live, non-stop entertainment from start to finish provides
The 2016 Paws for Life 5k Road Race and One Mile Dog Walk is scheduled for Saturday, October 29. This event features a competitive, certified 5K course and a family-friendly one-mile walk. All of the proceeds from the event go to support the Franklin County Humain Society and the
Each year, seriously ill children from around the world come to Charlotte to receive advanced medical care. Often, these children must be away from home for weeks at a time while receiving treatment. It can be a stressful and scary period for these young patients and their families. Luckily,
November 5-6 | Savannah, GA February 5 | New Orleans, LA April 29 | Nashville, TN Choose your destination then lace up your running shoes for the ultimate tour of the best global destinations. With more than 30 event locations around the world, the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon Series combines
