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
Race Website

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/Calendar.html#bookmark4 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 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

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

May 8, 2010 0900AM - Burnsville, NC - Burnsville Fit Families 5K

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 - 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

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

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

Attention! July 4, Weaverville, NC Firecracker 5K

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

Attention! July 31, Waynesville, NC Folkmoot 5K

Attention! August 14, Black Mountain, NC, Sourwood 5K and Cheshire Pump & Run

Attention! August 21, Montford, NC Hot August Nights

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

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

Attention! August 29, 0630AM Chimney Rock, NC Race to the Rock 5K

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

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

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

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

Attention! September 26 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! 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.

October 2, Sylva, NC Westcare Smoky Streak 10K

Attention! October 9, Bethel, NC Bethel Half Marathon

Attention! October 16 Burnsville Town scamper 5K, Burnsville, NC

Attention! October 16, Fairview, NC Southcliff Black and Blue Classic

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

Attention! October 30, Waynesville, NC Power of Pink 4 Mile

Attention! November 13 Superhero 5K