The eighth annual Magnificent Mile Race this past September saw gorgeous weather, a festive atmosphere and an exhilarating day of racing and celebrating. Nearly 1,100 individuals participated and close to $45,000 was raised for motor neuron disease, with donations continuing to pour in. This year’s Men’s Competitive Mile was
The Reindeer Dash for Cash has become one of the Southeast’s fastest 10-mile races. The race, named in the spirit after Capt. Christopher Cash, takes place in the historic town of Greenville, N.C. Cash died in battle on June 24, 2004, and his memory will forever live through the
Join Ghana Rock this Thanksgiving morning at 8:30 a.m. for its inaugural 5k “Running to Rescue” in historic downtown Davidson. The course is certified by Run for Green and officiated by Event Marketing Services. This year’s race has a limited number of participants so register early online at www.sportoften.com.
On Nov. 23, runners will get the chance to trek through the streets and residential neighborhoods of the village of Pinehurst in the Sandhills region of central North Carolina at the Turkey Trot half-marathon, 10k, 5k and 1-mile race, which marks its 33rd annual running in 2013. In 2012,
The Huntersville Half Marathon and Huntersville Holiday 5K were created by local runners for local runners. The course was designed to allow local runners the opportunity to race the streets they train on daily. The rolling hill course winds through Huntersville neighborhoods and shopping centers to showcase the community.
The third annual Green Beret Jingle Jog is a 10k road race and 5k fun run/walk/stroller push through a picturesque neighborhood in the Haymount district and on the Fayetteville Technical Community College campus in Fayetteville, N.C. The jog is co-hosted by nonprofits the Special Forces Association Chapter 100 and
By Lori Klingman Founded in 2009 by Ashley Armistead, Let Me Run is a nonprofit running program for boys in fourth through eighth grades. Let Me Run uses the power of running to inspire boys to be courageous enough to be themselves, to build healthy relationships, and to live
The J.Y. Joyner Elementary School Healthy Choice Marathon, Run Club & 5K Run/Walk, now in its third year, aims to teach students positive lifestyle choices while raising money to fund programs for its 700-plus student body by promoting health and wellness and helping kids make mindful choices through healthy
This year the Thunder Road Marathon’s keynote speaker is Charlotte resident Nicole Gross. Gross and her sister were victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. Proceeds from the pasta dinner will go to Be Strong Stay Strong, which celebrates the Gross Family Recovery. More details on the dinner and what it includes
COURSE DESCRIPTION The Raleigh City of Oaks Marathon and Rex Healthcare Half Marathon, the city’s premier distance road race, sets off on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. The races are USATF-sanctioned events and courses. The marathon is a Boston-qualifier and the half-marathon, once again, hosts the North Carolina Half Marathon
