2010 Race Calendar

Race Calendar

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2010 Calendar

January 2, Franklin, NC – Tsali Frosty Foot Fest Second running of a race featuring a 8K, 25K and 50K Trail Race. All proceeds to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. Race Website

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Attention! January 23, Asheville – 2010 Isaac Dickson Hot Chocolate 10K & Kids Hill Climb IMPORTANT RACE CHANGES FOR 2010 - SEE WEBSITE January 23, Asheville – 2010 Isaac Dickson Hot Chocolate 10K & Kids Hill Climb - Race is limited to 800 runners and REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ONLY through Active.com(event=1795037). Entry Fees: $21.75 for 10K; $8.25 for Kids Race; Enjoy Asheville's flattest 10K followed by entertainment and a steaming cup (or two!) of hot cocoa for a tasty post-race treat. The 1K Kids Hill Climb is limited to children 12 and under. www.hotchocolate10k.com ; tim@hotchocolate10k.com; (828) 301-3071;

Attention! February 13, Black Mountain NC, – 11th Annual Valentine 5K Valentine Registration Form
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Attention! February 21, Fletcher NC 0230PM, – Park Ridge Hospital Foundation Frostbite 5K Registration is at the Lelia Patterson Center from 1:00 to 2:15. For more information see the online brochure or contact Duncan Sharrits at duncan.sharrits@ahss.org or by phone 828-681-2162. Online registration

Attention! March 6, 2010 - Carrier Park, Asheville, NC - The Flow 5k Run Race Website

March 6, 2010 - 730 a.m. Winston Salem NC - MS: Power up the Tower at the Winston Tower Join us for the first Annual Climb MS: Power up the Tower at the Winston Tower in Downtown Winston-Salem. Climb up 30 flights of stairs to the top to find a cure for MS. Race Website

March 6, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. Marathon, Florida - Sombrero Beach Run Race Website

Attention! March 13, 2010 - Asheville, NC - Shamrock 10K Sisters of Mercy Presents the Asheville Catholic School Shamrock Run on March 13. Both the 5K and 10K courses have been redesigned so both races start and finish on the Asheville Catholic School campus. In addition to the usual overall, masters and age group awards, a special award will go to the most creative Irish-themed costume. Just like on St. Patrick’s Day, at the Shamrock Run, every runner is Irish. Information and registration links are available at www.ashevilleshamrock.com

The 10K is part of the Asheville Track Club Grand Prix Series

March 13, 2010 - Johnson City, TN - Chasing Snakes Road Race Race Website

March 20, 2010 The Edneyville Spring Fling 5K Run. Trail run at North Henderson High School. Begins at 9:00. Register at active.com. Contact: Bonita Siedentopf, 5th Grade Teacher, Edneyville Elementary School bsiedentopf@henderson.k12.nc.us. Participants can register at active.com or see more info at http://www.edn.henderson.k12.nc.us/

March 20, 2010 - Canton, NC - Meadowbrook Cubs on the Run 5K For race questions ,to volunteer, or sponsor please call (828) 646-3445, or go to http://teacher.haywood.k12.nc.us/bswanger/

Attention! March 27, 2010 at 8:00 am. Spring into Action 5K is a 3.1 mile run through beautiful Biltmore Park® Town Square and the surrounding community. Go to www.imathlete.com/events/spingintoaction5k to register before March 19, 2010. A download version of the application is available here! Return applications to the address noted on the application with your check by March 19, 2010 for an early registration fee of $25. Registration received after March 19, 2010 is $35. Walk up registration on race day is welcome! Funds raised will go to support the all the important aspects of the mission of the Junior League of Asheville, NC. This year our community partners are: Girls on the Run and MANNA FoodBank. Please see the race brochure for a list of FOOD ITEMS needed by MANNA to support hungry families in Buncombe County. We appreciate any donation from one can to a box of goods.

Attention! March 27, Brevard, NC Earth School Dupont Forest 12K Trail Run

March 27, 2010 - Asheville, NC - 5k Run/Walk for Colon Cancer Awareness 5k Run/Walk for Colon Cancer Awareness

March 28, Fletcher Park, Fletcher, NC Run for the Paws 5k Run & 1 mile Dog-Walk and Pet Wellness Fair For more information, call Denise Bitz at 828-808-9435. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and Race Website

Attention! April 3, Black Mountain, NC, – Black Mountain Greenway Challenge 5k/10k The goal of the Black Mountain Greenway Challenge 5k/10k is to raise awareness and support for the The Black Mountain Greenway. All proceeds from the race will be donated to The Black Mountain Greenway Commission. Race Website

April 3, Lake Junaluska, Bunny Run 5K info at http://www.lakejunaluska.com/easter/

April 10, Navy SEAL Extreme Off-Road Challenge Cosby, TN Race Website

Attention! April 17, 2010, 9:00 am – Camp Green Cove at Lake Summit, Tuxedo, NC - Sixth Annual Mainstay Mountain Medley 10-mile/5k/1-mile fun run/walk. The 10-mile and 5K race courses are certified and will be included in the 2010 Asheville Grand Prix Series. Followed by an awards ceremony, food, music and fellowship. Awards for Top Male/Female, Top Male/Female Masters (40+), Top Male/Female Grand Masters (60+), Age group. To benefit Mainstay, Henderson County’s domestic violence prevention agency. $30 for 10-mile includes long sleeve t-shirt, $15 for 5k run includes t-shirt, $12 for 1 mile run/walk includes t-shirt. $5 discount if registration is received by March 15. Can only guarantee t-shirts to early registers. Register online or by mail at www.mainstayhelp.org or www.active.com.

April 17, Murray's Mill, Catwaba, NC 2nd Annual “Run of the Mill We now have online registration at http://www.leetiming.com/ Please feel free to contact Amanda Crouse at acrouse@cvcc.edu

Attention! April 18, Asheville, NC Falafel 5K

April 24th 2010; 9:00 am, The Pisgah National Forest on Hwy 221 in Marion 1st Annual McDowell High School Navy JROTC 5K run /walk Relay For Life All proceeds will benefit Relay For Life. Entry forms available on our web site http://njrotc.mcdowell.high.groupfusion.net look at bottom of page in the folder labeled 5k race

April 24 0900AM, Vance Elementary, West Asheville 1st annual Vance Elementary School Rocket Run Website Contact is contact@vancerocketrun.com

April 24, 2010 - Fletcher, NC - The Veritas Spring Fever 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Register at active.com.

April 24, 2010 Mars Hill, NC Running With the Wildcats 5K Website

May 1, 2010 Rutherfordton, NC The Hammer Time 5K All proceeds from this race will go toward Habitat For Humanity and Rutherford Town Revitalization

May 1, 1000AM - Highlands, NC Mountain Lakes 5K This is the eleventh edition of this race. More information, and a downloadable entry form, can be found on our website at http://www.main.nc.us/hrc/. Start time has been changed to 10:00 a.m. this year.

May 1, 2010 Sat. May 1 Hendersonville,NC PB&J 5K (9 am) and 1 Mile Fun Run (10 am) Rugby Middle School. All proceeds go to the Children’s Clothing Closet of Hendersonville. “Jam Session” to follow the race. Sponsored by Junior Woman's Club of Hendersonville and EarthFare. To register: www.jwchendersonville.org Questions email Alicia Greene afuduric2@yahoo.com

May 2, 2010 - Fletcher, NC - Run for the Hills Fun Run Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy is excited to host the Run for the Hills Fun Run on Sunday May 2nd at Fletcher Community Park in the Town of Fletcher. This event is designed to raise community awareness about local conservation and the Fletcher Greenway. Outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels can participate in the Fun Run, and all proceeds will go towards our mission of saving the places you love. The distance is 5K, and more information can be found at www.carolinamountain.org/funrun

Attention! May 8, 2010 0900AM - Burnsville, NC - Burnsville Fit Families 5K Join us for the 1st Annual Burnsville Fit Families 5K on Saturday, May 8, 2010. This is an event you won't want to miss! Click on this link for more details and to register online. Click on this link for more details and to register online.

May 8, 2010 0800AM - Carrier Park, Asheville NC First Light Solar Run for The Sun 8K The race is sponsored by First Light Solar, an Asheville-based, award-winning solar energy design and installation company providing residential and light commercial clients with the latest technology in photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal (hot water) energy systems. For more on First Light Solar visit http://www.firstlightsolar.com or contact Grant Gosch at 828-350-3993.

May 8,2010 0900AM Brevard Academy School is putting on its running shoes in preparation for its 2nd Annual “Dash With Mom 5k Race and Fun Run”. The event will take place at 9am Saturday May 8th at the Brevard Music Center, Brevard NC. This scenic race, which is a two-loop course in and around the school campus, will help raise funds for Brevard Academy. It is geared to promote health and fitness among its students and staff. This year’s race will also include a kids’ one mile Fun Run. Early registration begins April 1st, with first 100 registered runners receiving a T shirt. Cash awards will be given for top 3 race finishers, and additional awards given for the top 3 finishers in 13 different age brackets. “Fastest Mom/Son” and “Fastest Mom/Daughter” teams will also receive awards. For more information and registration form, visit www.brevardacademy.org ; or email Joan Barham at jbarham445@yahoo.com

May 8th, 2010 10:00am Erwin High School XC 5k Erwin Registration Form
Any questions please email Drew Shelfer at shelferdrew@charter.net

Friday May 14, 2nd Annual Race for Hope The Relay for Life of Enka is hosting its 2nd annual Race for Hope, a rolling hills 5K course on the scenic Enka High campus in the mountains of Western North Carolina. T-Shirt, refreshments & awards provided for only $25 per person. (Ages 12 & up) Race begins at 5:00 pm, followed by the Relay for Life of Enka, including over 40 festival booths, games, live entertainment, and great food! All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Register online at http://RelayForLife.org/Enka. Click on 5K Race for Hope. Contact debi.morgan@bcsemail.org for more info.

Attention! Sunday, May 16, 2010, 7:15am – Biltmore estate, Asheville, NC Biltmore/Kiwanis 15k/5k Classic. An Extraordinary Race for Runners of All Abilities! The race course is run entirely on the scenic grounds of Biltmore. New for 2010 – Performance t-shirts for all pre-registered runners! The 15k race is part of the Asheville Track Club Grand Prix Racing Series. Medals for Top Finishers in 5k/15k Overall, Masters and Age Groups. Race limited to the first 950 entrants. (Race has sold out for the past 3 years in a row.)15k - $40 until April 18th, $45 thereafter, 5k - $30 until April 18th, $35 thereafter. Register at Active.com or visit our website. Questions please contact Ned Cabaniss: buned@main.nc.us.

Attention! May 22 Ninja 5K

May 29th -Brevard, NC 3rd ANNUAL 5K/10K WHITE SQUIRREL RACE Details of the race, including a downloadable registration form , a map of both courses, and how to register on-line with www.active.com, can be found at www.brevardrotary.org.

Friday June 4, Asheville, NC Chamber Challenge 5k The team-based, Chamber Challenge 5k run is designed to promote community wellness through friendly competition between businesses. The certified course begins and ends at the Asheville Chamber and winds through the historic Montford neighborhood. www.ChamberChallenge.org

Attention! June 5, Waynesville, NC The Human Race 5K

June 5, Ridgecrest, North Carolina - Downhill @ Dawn Half Marathon This half marathon starts at the Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain and ends 13.1 miles later in Old Fort, NC. What a course to attempt a PR!! Race Day - Saturday, June 5, 2010, Race Time: Dawn - 6:01am If you have any pre-race or race day questions, please email Ron Pratt at ron.pratt@lifeway.com or feel free to call him at 1.615.251.2065. Event Website: http://www.lifeway.com/article/166864/

June 5, "Run on the Wildside" 8K Trail Race, NC Arboretum, Bent Creek, NC A race to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving- MADD. This race named above will be held at the NC Arboretum on Saturday, 5 June 2010 at 8am. Registration is through WWW.SETUPEVENTS.COM. The Highway Patrol is working with other law enforcement agencies and the National Guard to promote this event. Ingles Markets and Biltmore Baptist Church are two of the primary sponsors. Governor Perdue will attend the race along with other members of State Government to support employee health and MADD.

June 5 - 6, Montreat College, Black mountain, NC - Black Mountain Monster 12/24 Relay This race was formally the Rockmont Relay and before that the Blue Planet/Run for Africa. The new details for the event are below: Distance: 3.5 mile loop. Contact Info: Race Director: Richard Handy 917-710-2805 Email: bmmonster24@gmail.com Website: www.bmmonster24.org

Attention! June 12 Run for Kids Sake 5K

June 12, Hendersonville Sun Run 5K Online registration available at www.active.com and search for Civitan Sun Run. For more information contact Linda Carter at lindac@childrenandfamily.org or 828.698.0674.

June 12, 2010 @ 9:00am, Beech Mountain, NC Cool 5 Road Race. Race info at Website

Attention! June 19 2010, Bakersville NC Rhododendron 10K/1 Mile Fun Run/Healthwalk 8:30 am – 10K 8:00 am – 1 Mile Call 1-800-227-3912 for entry forms or forms may picked up at Jus Running or Foot Rx Running

June 19, 2010 Boone, NC Ryan's Rock and Roll 5 mile/ 5K / 1 mile The run was created two years ago in memory of Ryan Glenny to help raise money for Ewings Sarcoma cancer research. Website

June 26, North Henderson High School United Way of Henderson County Inaugural LIVE UNITED 10K Run (Certified and Chip Timed Course) United Way of Henderson County will host the inaugural LIVE UNITED 10K run on Saturday, . Morris Broadband is the lead sponsor for the event and all proceeds will benefit the 2010 United Way Campaign. Registration will be held on race day beginning at 4:30 PM, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged. A 400 meter Fast Dash for children will be held on the track beginning at 6:10 PM. Participants can register online at active.com and sign up for the 10K run or the kid’s Fun Fast Dash. Pre-registration for the 10K is $30 and event day registration is $35. Cost for participants in the Fast Dash is $10. All 10K racers will receive a performance t-shirt and Fast Dash runners will receive a child sized LIVE UNITED t-shirt. Pre-registration will close Saturday June 19, 2010.

June 26th Rock Hill, SC Miles for Marines 15k / 5k Second annual Miles for Marine 15k trail race. Like last year, the moderate to strenuous trails will run through Westminster Park and around Camp Canaan's Sand Island. Unlike last year, this year's event will be a timed race. We have also added a timed 5k trail race, as well as a 1 mile fun run. Please consider coming out and joining us as we honor the Marines that have served each of us and raise money to help those that have been injured in combat. On the Friday evening before the race we will have a pre-race pasta dinner. For out-of-town runners we have secured discounted rates at a nice reputable hotel in Rock Hill. See our website for more details. https://www.milesformarines.org

Attention! July 3, Weaverville, NC Firecracker 5K

July 3, Columbus, NC Columbus Firecracker 5K Contact Ross Fox at 828-859-9979 or e-mail him at rossmfox@hotmail.com Race Website

July 10, Saluda, NC Coon Dog Day Run 5K Race Start: 8:00 am Packet Pickup/Late Registration: 6:30 - 7:30 am Awards Presentation: 10 am (at the Festival Stage on Main) Entry Fee: $30, includes T-shirt www.firstplaceevents.com Info at www.coondogdayrun.com

July 17 0958PM, Kingsport, TN Crazy Eights 8K World's Fastest 8K. Late night race with candle-lit streets and spectacular stadium finish. Run the race where the 8K world record was set for both men (22:03) and women (24:28). Only 1 hour 15 minutes from Asheville on I-26. Register on-line and receive a discount off the regular entry fee. Also 3K walk, youth runs, and Crazy Mile (Crazy Mile is July 16th).

July 20, Bays Mountain Park , TN WOLF RUN 7 Mile Trail Race. The race is part of Kingsport Fun Fest & the Skelton Law Racing Series and is included in the Trail Runner Trophy Series and the State of Franklin Track Club King & Queen Competition and Trail Series Competition.

Attention! July 24, Asheville, NC Bele Chere 5K Race Website

July 24, Greenville, TN This is the fifth year of the Greeneville Astros 5K race, located in Greeneville, TN on the beautiful campus of Tusculum College. The race will be held on July 31st at 8am, with registration beginning at 6:30 that morning. Early registration fees are $13, while registration the day of the race is $15. All proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville and Greene County, and participants will receive a T-shirt (guaranteed for early registrants, all others will receive a shirt as available) and all participants will also receive a General Admission ticket to a Greeneville Astros Game. The top male and female and master's male and female finishers of the 5K will receive the opportunity to throw out a ceremonial pitch at a Greeneville Astros home game and will receive a plaque. There will be trophies for the top three male and female finishers in each of the six age groups (Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and over 60). For more information on the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville, please visit www.ggcbgc.org/.

Attention! July 31, Waynesville, NC Folkmoot 5K

July 31, Johnson City, TN The ETSU Physical Therapy Class of 2010 is hosting a 5K run/walk. All proceeds will be donated to the Women's Cancer Network in honor of one of our professors who was diagnosed with endometrial cancer this spring. We would like to add this event to your calendar, along with the entry form (if there is no charge for this). All pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt, there will be medals for top 3 in each age group, and $50 gift cards for overall top male and female. Also, there will be door prizes given out. For questions please contact Rachel Pierce or call (423)895-1722

Saturday, August 7, 2010 Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, Asheville, NC Phoebe's Pancake Palooza 5K and 1 mile Fun Run Phoebe Rose Miller is a 4 year old Asheville resident that is facing brain surgery. Phoebe’s family and friends are organizing this fundraising event because $10,000 dollars must be sent to Johns Hopkins before Phoebe arrives for surgery. Come to eat pancakes and play… Race in the 5K through one of Asheville’s most beautiful neighborhoods! And, the 1 mile Fun Run/Walk will be great for all ages! This event is designed to be a fun Saturday morning for your family, all while helping Phoebe’s family as well.

Monday, August 9, 2010 Jackson Park in Hendersonville, NC The Park to Park 5 Miler will take place on the Greenway Trail connecting Jackson and Patton parks. The race will start below the Jackson Park Office at 6:30pm. Pre-register and receive a free tech shirt! You can register online at www.hcprd.com or by calling (828) 697-4884. You can also register onsite at 5:30pm on the race day. Registration: $15 Contact: Tim Hopkin: (828) 697-4884 or thopkin@hendersoncountync.org

Attention! August 14, Black Mountain, NC, Sourwood 5K and Cheshire Pump & Run 2010 marks the 22nd running of the Sourwood 5K, a premiere road run/walk held August 14th in conjunction with the Sourwood Festival. Also returning this year is the Cheshire Pump & Run where participants earn deductions off their 5K times for doing bench presses pre-race. The well marked/supervised 5K course features rolling hills, shade, three aid stations and lots of fun. Both events are held at the Cheshire Fitness Club in Black Mountain. Race Start is 8:30a.m. Race organizers are also hosting a practice run each Wednesday night - starting July 7th until the Wednesday prior to the race August 11th. The free practices start at 5:30 p.m. and follow the exact course of the Sourwood 5K. Athletes of any pace or experience are welcome to join the 5K practice runs starting at the Cheshire Fitness Club. No registration is required but reservations are requested via phone or email. Check out the event website www.Sourwood5k.com for event info, on-line registration, Pump & Run rules, and course maps. Paper applications can be picked up at Cheshire and area merchants. Contact Event Mercenaries at 828-669-1902 or for additional questions and/or information on sponsorship opportunities.

June 26, North Henderson High School United Way of Henderson County Inaugural LIVE UNITED 10K Run (Certified and Chip Timed Course) United Way of Henderson County will host the inaugural LIVE UNITED 10K run on Saturday, . Morris Broadband is the lead sponsor for the event and all proceeds will benefit the 2010 United Way Campaign. Registration will be held on race day beginning at 4:30 PM, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged. A 400 meter Fast Dash for children will be held on the track beginning at 6:10 PM. Participants can register online at active.com and sign up for the 10K run or the kid’s Fun Fast Dash. Pre-registration for the 10K is $30 and event day registration is $35. Cost for participants in the Fast Dash is $10. All 10K racers will receive a performance t-shirt and Fast Dash runners will receive a child sized LIVE UNITED t-shirt. Pre-registration will close Saturday June 19, 2010.

June 26th Rock Hill, SC Miles for Marines 15k / 5k Second annual Miles for Marine 15k trail race. Like last year, the moderate to strenuous trails will run through Westminster Park and around Camp Canaan's Sand Island. Unlike last year, this year's event will be a timed race. We have also added a timed 5k trail race, as well as a 1 mile fun run. Please consider coming out and joining us as we honor the Marines that have served each of us and raise money to help those that have been injured in combat. On the Friday evening before the race we will have a pre-race pasta dinner. For out-of-town runners we have secured discounted rates at a nice reputable hotel in Rock Hill. See our website for more details. https://www.milesformarines.org

Attention! July 3, Weaverville, NC Firecracker 5K

July 3, Columbus, NC Columbus Firecracker 5K Contact Ross Fox at 828-859-9979 or e-mail him at rossmfox@hotmail.com Race Website

July 10, Saluda, NC Coon Dog Day Run 5K Race Start: 8:00 am Packet Pickup/Late Registration: 6:30 - 7:30 am Awards Presentation: 10 am (at the Festival Stage on Main) Entry Fee: $30, includes T-shirt www.firstplaceevents.com Info at www.coondogdayrun.com

July 17 0958PM, Kingsport, TN Crazy Eights 8K World's Fastest 8K. Late night race with candle-lit streets and spectacular stadium finish. Run the race where the 8K world record was set for both men (22:03) and women (24:28). Only 1 hour 15 minutes from Asheville on I-26. Register on-line and receive a discount off the regular entry fee. Also 3K walk, youth runs, and Crazy Mile (Crazy Mile is July 16th).

July 20, Bays Mountain Park , TN WOLF RUN 7 Mile Trail Race. The race is part of Kingsport Fun Fest & the Skelton Law Racing Series and is included in the Trail Runner Trophy Series and the State of Franklin Track Club King & Queen Competition and Trail Series Competition.

Attention! July 24, Asheville, NC Bele Chere 5K Race Website

July 24, Greenville, TN This is the fifth year of the Greeneville Astros 5K race, located in Greeneville, TN on the beautiful campus of Tusculum College. The race will be held on July 31st at 8am, with registration beginning at 6:30 that morning. Early registration fees are $13, while registration the day of the race is $15. All proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville and Greene County, and participants will receive a T-shirt (guaranteed for early registrants, all others will receive a shirt as available) and all participants will also receive a General Admission ticket to a Greeneville Astros Game. The top male and female and master's male and female finishers of the 5K will receive the opportunity to throw out a ceremonial pitch at a Greeneville Astros home game and will receive a plaque. There will be trophies for the top three male and female finishers in each of the six age groups (Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and over 60). For more information on the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville, please visit www.ggcbgc.org/.

Attention! July 31, Waynesville, NC Folkmoot 5K

July 31, Johnson City, TN The ETSU Physical Therapy Class of 2010 is hosting a 5K run/walk. All proceeds will be donated to the Women's Cancer Network in honor of one of our professors who was diagnosed with endometrial cancer this spring. We would like to add this event to your calendar, along with the entry form (if there is no charge for this). All pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt, there will be medals for top 3 in each age group, and $50 gift cards for overall top male and female. Also, there will be door prizes given out. For questions please contact Rachel Pierce or call (423)895-1722

Saturday, August 7, 2010 Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, Asheville, NC Phoebe's Pancake Palooza 5K and 1 mile Fun Run Phoebe Rose Miller is a 4 year old Asheville resident that is facing brain surgery. Phoebe’s family and friends are organizing this fundraising event because $10,000 dollars must be sent to Johns Hopkins before Phoebe arrives for surgery. Come to eat pancakes and play… Race in the 5K through one of Asheville’s most beautiful neighborhoods! And, the 1 mile Fun Run/Walk will be great for all ages! This event is designed to be a fun Saturday morning for your family, all while helping Phoebe’s family as well.

Monday, August 9, 2010 Jackson Park in Hendersonville, NC The Park to Park 5 Miler will take place on the Greenway Trail connecting Jackson and Patton parks. The race will start below the Jackson Park Office at 6:30pm. Pre-register and receive a free tech shirt! You can register online at www.hcprd.com or by calling (828) 697-4884. You can also register onsite at 5:30pm on the race day. Registration: $15 Contact: Tim Hopkin: (828) 697-4884 or thopkin@hendersoncountync.org

Attention! August 14, Black Mountain, NC, Sourwood 5K and Cheshire Pump & Run 2010 marks the 22nd running of the Sourwood 5K, a premiere road run/walk held August 14th in conjunction with the Sourwood Festival. Also returning this year is the Cheshire Pump & Run where participants earn deductions off their 5K times for doing bench presses pre-race. The well marked/supervised 5K course features rolling hills, shade, three aid stations and lots of fun. Both events are held at the Cheshire Fitness Club in Black Mountain. Race Start is 8:30a.m. Race organizers are also hosting a practice run each Wednesday night - starting July 7th until the Wednesday prior to the race August 11th. The free practices start at 5:30 p.m. and follow the exact course of the Sourwood 5K. Athletes of any pace or experience are welcome to join the 5K practice runs starting at the Cheshire Fitness Club. No registration is required but reservations are requested via phone or email. Check out the event website www.Sourwood5k.com for event info, on-line registration, Pump & Run rules, and course maps. Paper applications can be picked up at Cheshire and area merchants. Contact Event Mercenaries at 828-669-1902 or for additional questions and/or information on sponsorship opportunities.

Aug. 14 0800AM, Rosman, NC 2nd Annual Bookin' It 5k The flattest 5k run/walk the mountains have to offer! Great for time trials! Now a USATF certified course. Register online Download a registration form at http://rhs.tcsnc.org

Attention! Saturday, August 21 at 7pm, Asheville, NC – Hot August Night 5K, Race course runs through historic Montford neighborhood, 13 and up registration $20; 12 & under $15; save $5 if you register by August 13. Race Director: Kim Kennedy 828-253-3714 Email: montfordr@ashevillenc.gov, register at www.active.com

Attention! August 21, Spruce Pine, NC Springmaid Splash 10K Race Website

August 21, BorgWarner Turbo Systems, 1849 Brevard Rd, Arden, NC 28704 BorgWarner Family and Friends 5K Run and Walk BorgWarner is proud to present their first annual 5K benefitting the Asheville Track Club Fit Families program. The 5k and kids run will be on BorgWarner property. Awards will be given for overall and age group placement, BorgWarner top finishers, and kids run finishers. Shirts are only guaranteed if you register before 8/8/10. Website

August 28, Fontana Dam, NC A first year 5K / 10K event being held in Fontana Dam, NC. Fun Run at 8:30am and the 5K and 10K events will start at 9:00am. Full details can be found at http://www.thedamrace.org. Early registration can either be done online (on active.com) or by mail. The race course is a fairly level area, with incredible views of Fontana Dam, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Fontana Foundation, a local charity. Feel free to contact our event coordinator Karl Sutter karl1@touchnc.net or 828.479.8950 or myself Ed Cambut ed@cambut.com. Thank you for any help you can provide.

August 28 Continental Divide Trail Race, Laurel Springs, NC Mens 10k and Junior boys 5k at 9:00 Womens 10k and Junior girls 5k at 10:00 This race will be the USATF 10k trail championships, but it is not only for elites. We encourage runners of all ability levels to enjoy our beautiful and challenging course. Website: www.continentaldividetrailrace.com Contact: Jason Bryant 336-366-2257 runningmtn.goat@yahoo.com

August 28, Sanford, NC Run For Their Lives! -Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption -- 5k race and 1/2 mile walk website: http://www.cara-nc.org/cara5k contact: nc.cara@gmail.com

August 28, Valle Crucis, NC The Cub Seven-Miler is a race that follow a course through the countryside of Valle Crucis, NC. The route is hilly, steep, and challenging. The race loop begins at the Valle Crucis School with a gradual climb to a steep grade before finishing downhill and flat. The race is associated with Appalachian State University's Institute of Health and Human Services. All proceeds for the race will benefit the Girl's on the Run in the High Country. For more information and registration please go to www.triple crown.appstate.edu

Attention! August 29 0800AM Race to the Rock 5K, Chimney Rock, NC This grueling race starts in Chimney Rock Village for a 5K run and meanders through the park entrance uphill at a 7% grade to finish just below the 315-foot tall Chimney Rock. This is the ONLY TIME you can run or bike up to Chimney Rock.

Attention! September 4, 0800AM Hendersonville, NC Apple Festival 8K

September 4, Boone, NC Announcing the Inaugural Run The GauntletThrowdown at Cooper’s Farm on the New River See the website for details www.TheGauntletRun.com

September 4, 9:00 a.m., Franklin, NC Franklin Blue Planet 5K for Clean Water Beautiful course along the Little Tennessee Greenway in Franklin. This is a charity run hosted by the Franklin High School Interact Club. All proceeds will be used by the Blue Planet Network to provide access to clean water for people around the world who desperately need it. Contact info: Canyon Woodward (828)342-5999 grandcanyon89@yahoo.com. More information and registration available at Franklin5KforCleanWater.com and Active.com.

Attention! September 11, 0800AM North Buncombe High Schoole, NC North Buncombe Tech Run 5K

September 11, 2010 - Highlands, NC - Continental Divide Trail Race, Laurel Springs, NC Race Registration

Attention! September 12 JBL Memorial 5K Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. John B. Lewis Soccer Complex in Azalea Park Register online at www.setupevents.com Coming soon: www.jblmemorial5k.org For more information, contact Susan at sdorsett4@gmail.com. All proceeds to benefit the outreach programs of the ABYSA.

Attention! September 18, Asheville, NC Asheville Citizen Times Half Marathon

September 18 0900AM, Brevard, NC The 1st annual Hickory Mountain 10K trail run in the Dupont state forest, NC This is truly anyone's race...we are going to use an age graded calculator to determine the overall winners... something new and fun we hope! There are only 250 slots available so we hope those that are interested will register early to secure their place in the run...the rangers are capping the event. All race proceeds will go to the nonprofit Center for Career and Educational Pursuits, Inc. (helping students apply to college, find financial aid/scholarships, research majors, minors, careers. Registration available at the race website Contact: Lydia Odell, Race Director, HM10K / Executive Director, Career and Ed Pursuits 828-553-5628

Sepember 18 0930AM Brevard, NC Race will benefit the Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation. There will be a 5K, 1.5 mile walk and cake walks. The 5k will begin at 9:30 and the 1.5 mile walk at 10:45. Registration is avaiable by downloading forms at the website

September 17 and 18, 2010 Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina – The Blue Ridge Relay. This will be the fifth running of this 208 mile team running relay and we have grown from 10 teams the first year to over 80 last year! Contact info: www.blueridgerelay.com or 336-877-8888.

September 18, 2010 Run for the Red Marathon. A new marathon for the high country called Run for the Red. Our web is under construction, but you may visit it now at www.runforthered.org. The first edition will be Sep 18.

Attention! September 18, Asheville, NC Asheville Citizen Times Half Marathon

Attention! September 19, Asheville, NC Run for the Horses 5K

Run for the Horses 5k Web site and Race Registration

Attention! September 25, Asheville, NC Thomas Wolfe 8K

Attention! October 2 0900AM, 2nd annual “Rock the Quarry” 4-Mile Trail Challenge - Swanannoa, NC Located at Grove Stone & Sand in Swannanoa. $25. Register at www.active.com or contact Dorothy Goodman (828) 230-6744 for a mail-in registration form. Race details at http://www.hedrickind.com/quarryrun.aspx. Proceeds go to Presbyterian Home For Children.

Attention! October 2, Sylva, NC Westcare Smoky Streak 10K 10K begins at 9:00 am, 5K at 9:45; Webster Baptist Church; $20 for either race before 9/29, $25 after; Info at www.westcare.org/about-westcare/westcare-foundation or contact Krysta Cooper at 828-631-8893.

Attention! October 9, Bethel, NC Bethel Half Marathon

Attention! October 16, 0900AM Burnsville Town scamper 5K, Burnsville, NC Race website is www.ycsfoundation.org. Contact Jordan Greene at 828-682-7557 or email either Jordan at Jordan.Greene@ncsecu.org or Erica.Deaton@ncsecu.org. All proceeds go to benefit the Yancey County Schools Foundation.

Attention! October 16, Fairview, NC Southcliff Black and Blue Classic Southcliff Black & Blue Classic (10/16/2010) - Southcliff Asheville in Fairview; Black is 6.5 miles and starts at 10 am, Blue is 2.6 miles and starts at 10:05 am; both races are predominantly on groomed trails with the first portion of each on pavement; Cost is $25 for Black and $20 for Blue before 10/10; Info at www.gloryhoundevents.com/southcliff-black-blue-classic/ or contact Greg Duff at greg@gloryhoundevents.com

October 16, Wooly Worm Woad Wace 5M Lees McRae College, Avery County, NC

This five mile race takes a cross country/woad wace journey through the back woods and beautiful landscape of Avery County. This is a challenging and fun race because of the terrain.

Attention! October 23, Carrier Park, Asheville, NC 5th Annual WNC Run/Walk for Autism

October 23rd, Traveler's Rest, SC 10k @ 8:30am; 5k @ 8:45am
The 7th Annual Cliffs Quest for your Best 5k & 10k Register at setupevents.com

October 24th 7:00am , Hot Springs, NC Hot Springs Community Learning Center 5K Run Fund Raiser Info at www.hsclc.org/newsevents/hsclc5krun.html

Oct. 24 at 2:00PM, Jackson Park, Hendersonville, NC Race for the World 5K A benefit run to support mission efforts in Honduras. All proceeds will go to an orphanage and school in Honduras. Runners can register at www.active.com or racefortheworld.info.

October 30th, Carrier Park
Heather Keyes Rogers EB Fun Run/5k Please contact anna_licari@unc.edu for entry and donation forms.

Attention! October 30, Waynesville, NC Power of Pink 4 Mile Power of Pink (10/30/2010) - Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center in Clyde; 20 Mile Pink Relay for Women ($200 per 5 person team) and Pink 4-Miler ($25); Pink Relay starts at 8 am, Pink 4-Miler at 9:30 a.m.; Info at www.haymed.org/power-of-pink.html or contact Greg Duff at greg@gloryhoundevents.com

October 30th, 3:00 PM Kingsport, TN www.hauntedhalf.com Very flat and fast double-loop course. If you are looking for a half marathon PR this is the course to do it. Course entertainment, costume contests. Also 4-person relay. Stay for Kingsport's Halloween costume pub crawl that evening at participating downtown restaurants. Lots of fun!

Attention! November 13, Superhero 5K

November 13, Camp Croft Half Marathon, Spartanburg, SC The inaugural Camp Croft Half Marathon is the first half marathon of its kind in the upstate of South Carolina and will take place in beautiful Camp Croft State Park. This challenging race will consist almost entirely of single and double track trails. All proceeds from the race will benefit Camp Croft State Park and Friends of Croft, an organization created to bring assistance and awareness to this jewel of Spartanburg County. Contact info: http://www.campcrofthalfmarathon.com/

November 20, Asheville, NC Mountain Mile Race/Fun Run

A one mile Race Fun Run for families and individuals of all ages immediately preceding the Asheville Holiday Parade. 10:40-ish am. (Exact race time TBD) Corner of Hilliard and Asheland. More info www.redcrosswnc.org

November 20, Buncombe County Sports Park (Candler, NC)

On Saturday November 20th, Buncombe County Parks, Greenways and Recreation Services will hold our 4th annual Tails and Trails event to benefit the Asheville Humane Society. Registration will begin at 7:30 and the 5K Run will begin at 8:00. At 10:00 there will also be a 5K Run/Walk for pet owners and their dogs.

Attention! Novmber 25, Asheville, NC at Carrier Park Turkey Trot 5K

Attention! December 4, Asheville, NC Jingle Bell 5K Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis (12/4/2010) - Montford Recreation Center; 9 am, $30 before race day; Info at www.2010JingleBellAsheville.kintera.org or call Stephani at 704-529-5166 ext. 104.

December 4th in Brevard NC
The Reindeer Run This run is the kick-off event for Brevard's Christmas festival which includes a parade and caroling.

January 15, 2011 As part of the 2nd annual Riverfront Race Festival the Charleston Marathon will take place on January 15, 2011 at 8:00 AM as well as a half marathon, 10K and 5K. The Marathon and Half Marathon will start in beautiful Downtown Charleston, South Carolina and finish on the historic Navy Yard at Noisette in North Charleston. Registration and info are at riverfrontracefestival.com or charlestonmarathon.com.