North Carolina Running Races In North Carolina

02/13/2010 Riverside High School Cross Country 1st Annual Valentine's 5k Run Fundraiser 5K Riverside High School 3218 Rose of Sharon Rd, Durham, NC, 27712-3100 NC 919-624-0594 registerforRHSXC5K@gmail.com This 5K is a fundraiser to support local Riverside High School's Cross Country team. The event is being coordinated and hosted entirely by the high school runners, their coaches, and parents. Register by e-mailing registerforRHSXC5K@gmail.com with the runner's name, gender, age, contact phone number, and expected 5K time. Direct any questions to the same e-mail or call (919)624-0594. The race course is the same course used for the home cross country meets of Riverside High School's Varsity Cross Country team. The 5K course consists of multiple wooded trail loops. Registration costs $25 until Feb. 1st. Late registration costs $40. Runners may pay race day at the gate. Accepting checks only, unless paying the day of the race. If paying on race day, either cash or check will be accepted. Mail checks (payable to RHS Cross Country)to: Riverside High School Care of Book Keeper 3218 Rose of Sharon Rd Durham, NC 27712-3100 Clean bathroom facilities on site. Ample parking. Stadium seats available for use by family/friends/supporters. Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female Runners will receive medals. GO RHS PIRATES!

2/20/10 UNC Charlotte Homecoming 5K Run/Walk 5K UNC Charlotte Campus- 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223 North Carolina Kemet Gatchell (704) 687-2564 (704) 687-3556 http://www.recservices.uncc.edu/hc5k.htm kegatche@uncc.edu UNC Charlotte Homecoming 5K Run/Walk February 20th, 2010 9:00AM Start The UNC Charlotte Homecoming 5k race, hosted by the Recreational Services Department, is open to everyone. Current UNC Charlotte Students will receive a student discount. Student ID must be shown at check-in for the student rate. Faculty/Staff, Alumni, and Community are encouraged to participate. Pricing $15 for UNC Charlotte Students if postmarked by 2/12/10 $20 for all other participants if postmarked by 2/12/10 $25 for all categories 2/13/ to 2/19/10 $30 for all participants on race day Accepted forms of payment: -check or money order, payable to: UNC Charlotte -cash may be brought to Belk Gym, 222 Mail payment to: Kemet Gatchell Recreational Services 9201 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC 28227

03/06/2010 Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Fred Fletcher Park North Carolina www.getyourrearingear.com This event benefits the Colon Cancer Coalition. For more information please visit our website at www.getyourrearingear.com, or call 952-426-6521.

3/13/10 Salisbury Fire Department St. Patrick's Day 5k 5k J. F. Hurley YMCA, Salisbury North Carolina David Morris 704-638-5351 704-638-8445 active.com dmorr@salisburync.gov Race begins at 9 am. Trophies awarded to the top 3 overall male and female runners. Trophies awarded to the top 3 age group winners, male and female.

3/13/2010 River Bound Race Series 5K The River Bound Race Series is a joint production of N.C. Outward Bound and the U.S. National Whitewater Center. The four-race series will take place on the 400 acres/14 mile trails at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC during the Spring/Summer of 2010. September 25th (Half Marathon) Registration: www.usnwc.org

3/20/2010 The Equinoxalizer 5k 5 kilometers Durham Bulls Park 224-298 U.S. 15 Business (Race begins between the DPAC and the Bulls Stadium) North Carolina Joseph Elsakr (386) 451-3978 http://www.active.com/running/durham-nc/the-equinoxalizer-5k-2010 joseph.elsakr@duke.edu Race begins at 9 AM and goes through a scenic course in Durham. Race will start and finish next to the Durham Performing Arts Center and parking will be available in a parking garage nearby. Check the race website for more information.

03/20/2010 FOR KIDS SAKE 5K: RUN OR WALK 5K North Carolina Melissa Fourrier www.NCMARATHON.com Melissa@fosterfriendsnc.org 2010 UnitedHealthcare NC Marathon Saturday, March 20, 2010 Marathon & Half Marathon START: 8:00am For Kids Sake 5K START: 9:00am walk or run

3/20/10 2nd Annual S. Ray Lowder "Spring Spirit" 5K 5k S. Ray Lowder Elementary School 350 Kennedy Dr Lincolnton NC 28092 NC Donald Welch (704) 735-2741 (704) 736-4267 http://srles.lincoln.k12.nc.us/home dwelch@lincoln.k12.nc.us S. Ray Lowder Spring Spirit 5k Race. Registration 7:30-8:30 Race Starts at 9:00. Race runs through downtown Lincolnton and Macria Ccloninger Rail Trail (paved). Cost-adult $15 Student $10 Family $35. Free T-shirt for all pre registered racers. We will award top male and female runner and age group winners. Will give away alot of door prizes to registered participants. We had 150 runners last year. Very well organized event.

03/20/2010 The 21st Annual ZTA Franklin 5K 5K Chapel Hill North Carolina Samantha Lunny 908-963-4818 http://www.sportoften.com/events/eventDetails.cfm?pEventId=4558 lsamanth@email.unc.edu Zeta Tau Alpha of UNC—Chapel Hill would like to invite you to join us on Saturday, March 20th, 2010 for our 21st Annual Franklin 5K. This race is our largest philanthropic event of the year, last year raking in over $43,000 and around 600 runners. Our national philanthropy is breast cancer education and awareness. All of the proceeds from the race will benefit: Komen for the Cure, the ARC of Orange County, The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and The Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation, INC.

03/20/2010 Kidney Kare 5k Run/Walk & Kids Kare 1/2 Mile Run 5k, 1/2 mile McDougle Middle School Chapel Hill North Carolina Suzie Hosman 919-966-2561 x 311 919-966-4251 www.unckidneycenter.org suzie_hosman@med.unc.edu

03/21/2010 The Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon 26.2 miles/13.1 miles USA Baseball/Thomas Brooks Park in Cary NC Mark Dill 919-949-9263 919-481-2771 www.tobaccoroadmarathon.com info@fsseries.com Fast and flat course • Ideal Boston qualifier • Cash prizes Both races start from the USA Baseball/Thomos Brooks Park complex in Cary. The scenic course includes 18 miles of the American Tobacco Trail for the marathon and 7 miles for the half with quiet country roads in western Cary. Join us for this inaugural event and run your first or fastest race in our mild 52 degree average temperatures!

4/3/2010 Lillie's Friends Got Friends 5k Run/Walk 5K Tanglewood Park, Clemmons, NC North Carolina Kyle Armentrout (336) 624-6323 http://www.lilliesfriends.org kylearmentrout@triad.rr.com The 1st Annual Lillie's Friends Got Friends? 5k Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, April 3rd starting at 9:00 at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, NC (10 miles west of Winston-Salem, NC) Children's Festival from 10-2 after the race. All proceeds go towards Children's Cancer Research.

4/11/2010 Peace Love Run 1 mile and 2 mile Bellingham Park Mooresville NC 1600 Bellingham Drive NC Eleanor Dainko 704 6647686 704 6647686 1peaceloverun@gmail.com Register online at Sportoften.com This is a family oriented event benefitting the Dove House. Kids are encouraged to run!

04/17/2010 Scotland Memorial FUNd Run-4-Life 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 5k Run/Walk, 10 Mile Run Scotland Memorial Hospital, 500 Lauchwood Drive, Laurinburg North Carolina Renee Collins, Foundation Development Coordinator 910-291-7543 http://www.scotlandhealth.org/getpage.php?name=FUNd_Run_2010 renee.collins@scotlandhealth.org On Saturday, April 17, 2010, runners, walkers, and community members from all around our region will participate in Scotland Memorial Foundation's FUNd Run-4-Life The FUNd Run-4-Life is only one of the events sponsored by Scotland Memorial Foundation to raise money to improve the health of the community. This year, proceeds from the Scotland Memorial FUNd Run-4-Life go to the many programs and services in the Scotland Health Care System. FUNd Run-4-Life is an exciting event for all community members, not just runners and walkers. First-time runners, seasoned athletes, children, or those who just want to walk for their health can enjoy the event. 1 mile Fun Run/Walk 5k Walk/Run 10 Mile Run Race Times 9:00 a.m. - for 1 mile, 5K and 10 mile run

04/17/2010 Scotland Memorial FUNd Run-4-Life 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, 5k Run/Walk, 10 Mile Run Scotland Memorial Hospital, 500 Lauchwood Drive, Laurinburg North Carolina Renee Collins, Foundation Development Coordinator 910-291-7543 http://www.scotlandhealth.org/getpage.php?name=FUNd_Run_2010 renee.collins@scotlandhealth.org On Saturday, April 17, 2010, runners, walkers, and community members from all around our region will participate in Scotland Memorial Foundation's FUNd Run-4-Life The FUNd Run-4-Life is only one of the events sponsored by Scotland Memorial Foundation to raise money to improve the health of the community. This year, proceeds from the Scotland Memorial FUNd Run-4-Life go to the many programs and services in the Scotland Health Care System. FUNd Run-4-Life is an exciting event for all community members, not just runners and walkers. First-time runners, seasoned athletes, children, or those who just want to walk for their health can enjoy the event. 1 mile Fun Run/Walk 5k Walk/Run 10 Mile Run Race Times 9:00 a.m. - for 1 mile, 5K and 10 mile run

4/17/2010 New Balance Girls on the Run 5K & Fun Run Presented by Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center 5K American Tobacco Campus, Durham NC http://www.gotrtriangle.org/events/new-balance-girls-run-5k-fun-run-presented-duke-childrens-hospital-health-center kelly@trianglegotr.org The 8th Annual New Balance Girls on the Run 5K & Fun Run Presented by Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center welcomes the entire family. Race activities are open to male and female participants of all ages. The event this year will attract over 3,000 runners, volunteers, and supporters. Post-race celebration will continue with a festival for people of all ages and will include moonwalk, face painting, balloon sculptures, food, music, entertainment, and more. Come out and join in on the fun

04/24/2010 Run For Our Heroes 5k 200 W. Hargett Street-Downtown Raleigh North Carolina Kim Swinson 919 369-6180 runforourheroes.org runforourheroes@aol.com The second annual Run For Our Heroes 5k Road Race and the McGruff "Crime Dog" 100 yards Kids’ Dash will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Scenic certified course in downtown Raleigh (200 W. Hargett St) 8:30am ceremony to honor Raleigh's fallen Law Enforcement Officers, 9:00 start time for the 5k and the McGruff Kids Dash will begin at 10:00am Fee: $25 for the 5k race ($30 after April 9, 2010) $5 for the McGruff "Crime Dog" Kids Dash

04/24/2010 The Fifteenth Annual 5K Health Run / Fitness Walk and Kids Smile Mile 5K Asheboro NC David Malin 336-625-2044 www.randolphroadrunners.org information@randolphroadrunners.org

04/25/2010 NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher 5k Race for the Planet 5k NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, 900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach NC Amy Kilgore 910-458-8257 910-458-6812 http://www.ncaquariums.com/race-for-the-planet-5k amy.kilgore@ncaquariums.com Get ready to run, walk or shuffle…the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is hosting the second annual 5K Race for the Planet on Sunday, April 25, 2010. Race time is 8:00 am with packet pick up and on-site registration beginning at 7:00 am. Scenic Fort Fisher will be your route as this race starts and ends at the aquarium. This flat, mostly asphalt course is scenic with views of the ocean, maritime forest, and historic Fort Fisher Civil War site. Tag timing provided by Brunswick Timing Services. The first 200 pre-registered runners are guaranteed an organic cotton t-shirt. Afterwards, enjoy live music by The Casserole, refreshments, and vendors booths. Prizes will be awarded to top 3 male and female overall finishers, top 3 finishers in the masters categories and top 3 in each age group. Download the registration form online. Race fees are $20 before April 16; $25 after April 16 and 10% OFF for NC Aquarium Society members. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Call 910-458-8257 ext. 211 for more information or email amy.kilgore@ncaquariums.com. Proceeds benefit Aquarium educational programs.

05/01/2010 Quest for Hope 5K run / 1 mile walk Dynamic Quest – 4821 Koger Blvd. Greensboro, NC 27407 NC Amela 336-370-0555 336-370-0594 https://www.dynamicquest.com/questforhope/ questforhope@dynamicquest.com May 1st, 2010 3rd Annual Quest For Hope The 3rd Annual Quest for Hope, 5K Competitive Run & 1 Mile Walk, will take place on Saturday, May 1st at Dynamic Quest – 4821 Koger Blvd. Greensboro, NC 27407! The event will feature an awards ceremony and a post-race party, so don’t forget to invite your family, friends, and sponsors. Proceeds will benefit Friends for an Earlier Breast Cancer Test®. For more information, please visit: www.dynamicquest.com/questforhope

05/01/10 The Hammer Time 5K and 1 Mile FUN Run Distance: 3.1 miles Location : Rutherfordton, NC Contact : Kevin Dinga Address : 251 Bent Creek Dr. City : Rutherfordton State : NC Zip : 28139 Country : USA Phone : 828-447-3317 or 429-5342

05/08/2010 ourboys 5k 2010 5k and 1 mile fun run Harris Road Middle School, Concord NC NC Chris Hawkins 704-756-0521 http://www.ourboysjourney.com chawk328@ctc.net Join the North Charlotte/Concord area in supporting the Hawkins family of Concord in their battle with Batten Disease. Brandon and Jeremy have Juvenile Batten Disease, a fatal genetic disorder that has no cure. Batten Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes children to go blind, have seizures, lose motor and cognitive skills and eventually leaves these previously healthy children bedridden and demented by their 20th birthday. The 4th annual ourboys 5k will be held at Harris Road Middle School in Concord and will benefit the Batten Disease Support and Research Association, www.bdsra.org an international organization that helps families and funds research. Visit http://www.ourboysjourney.com to register for the 5k and learn more about Batten Disease.

05/09/2010 3rd Annual Caroline's Catch Me if You Can 5/10k 5k and 10k 1411 Aversboro Road, Garner NC Jane Ball 919-422-6375 www.fsseries.com jeball@nc.rr.com This years prizes for overall male/female Wii game controller. Proceeds from this year event will benefit the Caroline Ball Foundation www.carolineball.org. Efforts to provide a school and housing for adults with Down syndrom.

5/22/2010 River Bound Race Series 10K The River Bound Race Series is a joint production of N.C. Outward Bound and the U.S. National Whitewater Center. The four-race series will take place on the 400 acres/14 mile trails at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC during the Spring/Summer of 2010. September 25th (Half Marathon) Registration: www.usnwc.org

6/5/2010 RLJ Be The Match 5k 5k Charlotte NC Paige Layman 704 451-3934 www.rljmemorial5k.com rljmemorial5k@gmail.com 5K race in memory of Robert L. Johson and to benefit the Be The Match Foundation

06/05/2010 3rd Annual ASOMF Run For The Legend 5K, 10K Airborne and Special Operations Museum NC Lauren Campbell 910-643-2778 910-643-2793 http://www.active.com/running/fayetteville-nc/3rd-annual-asomf-run-for-the-legend-2010 grants@asomf.org

06/12/2010 Beech Mountain A Cool 5 Race Weekend - 5 Mile Race & 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk 5 Miles Beech Mountain North Carolina Daniel Scagnelli 828.387.3003 828.387.4103 http://www.acool5.com dscagnelli@townofbeechmountain.com What is the A Cool 5 Race Weekend? The A Cool 5 Race weekend is a compilation of events that began in the summer of 2008 on Beech Mountain. For 2010 the A Cool 5 Race weekend will encompass a series of events that are sure to please avid runners, family’s interested in a group recreation experience, and those of the general community wishing to support a wonderful cause. Pre-Race Festivities The A Cool 5 Race weekend will kickoff on Friday, June 11th, 2010 with a pre-race community pasta dinner featuring a guest motivational speaker, live music, games and activities for the family, and pre-race registration and packet pickup. Best of all, the pasta dinner and pre-race festivities are only $6.00! In years past the pasta dinner event has featured racers, family members, and supporters from the local community with participation levels far exceeding 200 guests, so be sure to secure your spot early. Race Day Events Race Weekend festivities continue on Saturday morning with the Third Annual A Cool 5 Race. This year the race will again feature a 1.5 mile fun run/walk and 5 mile (8K) race. The course for each event is set above 5000ft. in elevation with 360 degree views of the majestic mountains such as Grandfather, Mount Mitchell, and Snake Mountain. Typically the weather rarely exceeds 70 degrees and the skies part leaving bright, beautiful blue skies for race day. Race entry is $30.00. Pre-registered racers are guaranteed a race t-shirt, custom DeFeet socks, and a post-race meal voucher. For those of you 21 and over, you will also receive 2 free adult beverages upon finishing one of the A Cool 5 races. Race Day registration will be available; however, race t-shirts and socks will be given out on a first come, first serve basis and sizes may be limited. Be sure to register early to get your race T and socks! Note: Running Strollers are allowed on the entire race course. Dogs will be allowed for the 1.5 mile fun run/walk event. Post Race Events and Awards Following the race events we will hold post race festivities and an awards show. The post race festivities include live music, great food, games and activities for family members, and an age group awards show for race day participants. The top male and female finisher will be recognized and receive awards for their accomplishments. Age group awards and prizes will also be given out to the top male and female in the following age group categories: Under 8 8-12 13-17 18-25 26-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75 and above After the post race festivities, many participants find themselves drawn to Beech Mountain’s many hiking trails, streams, water falls, or sport recreation outlets like the golf course and Buckeye Recreation Center for the remainder of the weekend. For more information on Beech Mountain, NC amenities, please visit the Beech Mountain Links and Amenities section of our Website. Here you will find lodging and dining discounts, recreational opportunities, and area attractions.

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