Tennessee Running Races In Tennessee

09/07/2009 Labor Day 5 Miler Run 5 Miles Jackson TN 731-668-2483 Sept. 7, Labor Day 5 Miler Run from Jackson State Community College to Lake Graham. Registration starts at 7:00AM at the JSCC gym. The race starts at 8:00AM. Call 731-668-2483 or 731-668-1708. For early registration there is a flier in this newsletter.

9/07/2009 2009 Franklin Classic 10K & 5k Historic Franklin Square TN Jessica Perry 615-628-0054 ext.237 615-595-8030 franklinclassic.org jessica@mercytn.org Proceeds from the Franklin Classic support Mercy Children's Clinic and is our largest fundraising effort. With an annual budget of nearly $2.5 million, 50% of which is raised through sponsors and donations, we're hoping to raise $150,000 through this years event. We are proud to offer certified 5K and 10K courses. ChampionChip Timing is provided by the Nashville Striders.

09/09/2009 Champions of Hope 5K Run 5k Jackson TN Dale Childress 731-217-9820 http://prostatecancerinfolink.ning.com/profile/DaleChildress Sept. 5,Champions of Hope 5K Run Pringles Park at 8:00AM. Jackson, TN Contact Dale Childress, 731-217-9820 A day of fun and entertainment targeted to people whose lives have been impacted by cancer.

09/10/2009 Franklin 4 the Cure, 5k Run/Walk and Family Fun Festival 5k Franklin TN Mark McCutcheon www.Run4theCure.org mark@WesthavenFoundation.org This 5K Race is a Run/Walk event. Bring the whole family and run, jog, or walk the certified distance. This flat course winds through Westhaven and will be enjoyable for everyone from the serious runner to the casual walker. Kids runs will be held following the 5k. Kids activities will be held in the “Hope Street” family area after the race. Proceeds will benefit The American Cancer Society, National Childhood Cancer Research Foundation and Vanderbilt Children’s Medical Center.

09/12/2009 Goodie Two Shoes 5K Run 5k Jackson TN Ronnie Smith 731-423-9257 Sept. 12,Downtown Jackson at The Farmer's Market. The Goodie Two Shoes 5K Run, The race starts at 8:00AM, register from 7:00AM. Be early this is a well attended run. Ronnie Smith 731-423-9257.

09/12/2009 Soy Bean Festival 5K Martin TN Bill Austin 731-589-3153 Sept. 12,At Martin, TN _ Sportsplex on Rt 45. The Soy Bean Festival 5K Run. The Youth run will start at 7:30, The 5K Run will start at 8:15. Contact Bill Austin at 731-589-3153 or 731-881-7357.

09/19/2009 Depot Days Rail Run 5 K run & 2 mile walk 5k Newbern TN http://www.eteamz.com/YMCAofDyerCounty/index.cfm?subsite=4878951 Depot Days 2009 Rail Run 5 K run & 2 mile health walk: Welcome 2009 Depot Days Set for Saturday September 19th. http://www.eteamz.com/YMCAofDyerCounty/index.cfm?subsite=4878951 Saturday September 19th, 2009 7AM Registration – 7:30 Race Time Downtown Newbern Depot located on Main Street in front of City Hall. Trophies Awarded: Male/Female 1st, 2nd, & 3rd overall, 1st Master, 1st Grand Master, 1st Senior Grand Master. Age Groupings Trophies 1st, 2nd, & 3rd: 9&U, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&U 2 Mile Walk Awards: 1st overall, Men’s/Women’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd Cost of Race o 5 K – $15 (by September 18th) or $20 day of raceo 2 Mile Walk - $10 (by September 18th) or $15 day of race Race Fee includes: T-Shirt and Pancake Breakfeast Tickets DEPOT DAYS September 19th events and activities 7:00-10:00 PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7:00 5K RUN AND 2MILE WALK REGISTRATION - Register to participate at the downtown pavilion. 7:30-10:00 RACE BEGINS AT 7:30 8:30 OPENING CEREMONIES - NATIONAL ANTHEM 9:00 ART SHOW AND SALE. 9:00 CRAFTS AND VENDORS OPEN 9:00 KIDS RIDES, INFLATABLES, ROCK CLIMBING WALL AND PONY RIDES. 9:45 CAKE WALK BEGINS 11:00 PARADE BEGINS 12:00 PARADE AWARDS CEREMONY 12:30 DOMINO COMPETITION 1:00-3:00 LOCAL TALENT PERFORMS 2:30 LAWN MOWER DRAWING - COMPLIMENTS OF BRIGGS AND STRATTON 3:00 ELVIS PERFORMS 4:00-9:00 JACKSON PLECTORAL SOCIETY 7:30 $500 CASH DRAWING 8:00-??? STREET DANCE

09/19/2007 St. Jude 5K 5k Camden TN Mike Bell 731-593-3221 http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=319&NewsID=965662&CategoryID=8373&on=1 Sept. 19- St. Jude 5K Location: Camden, TN Contact: Mike Bell Phone: 731-593-3221 Registration for the event begins at 7 a.m. and the pre-registration fee is $15. You can also register on race day for $20. All those who pre-register are guaranteed a tee shirt. The USATF certified course will begin at Camden Junior High School. This year’s event is in honor of Alivia Parks. Alivia, who is not yet one year old, has cancer behind both eyes and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. If she is feeling well enough the day of the run her family is going to participate in the run (walk) and push her in a stroller.

9/19/2009 MDA 5k 5k Jackson TN 731-695-2337 Sept. 19 - MDA 5k Jackson,TN at Lambuth University gym. The run starts at 8:00AM. Call 731-695-2337 for more information.

9/19/09 1st Annual Marshall County 4-H 5K Clover Run and 1 Mile Walk 1Mile and 5K Henry Horton State Park, Chapel Hill TN Trent Jones 931-359-1929 931-359-0557 http://marshall.tennessee.edu/ jtjones@utk.edu Entry form can be found on our Website.

09/19/2009 Doodle Soup Festival 5k Bradford TN Earl McAlister 731-742-3254 Sept. 19, At Bradford, TN _ The Doodle Soup Festival 5K Run at 8:00AM. Register at the Junior High School from 7:00AM. Earl McAlister 731-742-3254.

9/19/2009 Browns Country 5k/Walk/Kid Run 5k/1 mile Browns Church, Jackson TN Steven Callicoatt 731-926-5907 m_cavness@yahoo.com 8am start, family fun event to benefit youth group. Kids start at 9. Very flat - come enjoy the country just 4 miles from Pringles Park

09/19/2009 Sharon Corn & Music Festival 5k Run & 1 Mile Fun Run 5k & 1 Mile Sharon Fire Department 123 s Hollis Tennessee Todd Maxey & David Hatler 731-514-6401 or 731-819-9424 davidhatler@hotmail.com Come enjoy the Corn & Music Festival in Sharon Tennessee & The 1st Annual 5k Run & 1 mile Fun Run,5k starts at 8:30am & 1 mile fun run approximately 9:00am free T-shirt to to those who enter the race.Awards Age Divisions 0-10,11-12,13-15,16-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-over.The 5k will be $10.00 in advance & $15.00 on race day.The 1 mile fun run for kids ages 5-12 will be $6.00 you Can mail form to Todd Maxey 1000 Nursing Home Rd Dresden TN 38237 or call us if for any questions at 731-514-6401 or 731-819-9424 thanks and look forward to this Race

09/19/2009 Doughboy Challenge 5k Murfreesboro Tennessee George M. Spence 615-225-1375 615-225-1432 doughboychallenge.com george.spence@genmills.com This years race will be held at the Gateway Island in Murfreesboro. There will be a 5K race and a 1 mile fun walk. All proceeds from the event will go to 3 local charities.

09/26/2009 Unity Ministries 5K Run/Walk 5k Rutherford TN 731-414-7792. Sept. 26, At Rutherford, TN _ At the City Park, Unity Ministries 5K Run/Walk. The race starts at 8:00AM, register from 7:00AM, Contact: 665-6610 or 731-414-7792.

9/26/2009 Monterey Senior Citizens 5K Run 5k Monterey TN http://www.hilltopexpress.net 5K Run When: Sat, September 26, 7am – 8am Where: 105 N. Elmore, Monterey, TN Description: 5K run starts at Monterey Senior Citizens Center http://www.hilltopexpress.net

09/26/2009 Cannon Blast 5K 5K Woodbury, TN TN Paula Todd ptodd@dtccom.net Cannon 5K Blast Woodbury, TN September 26, 2009 7:30 a.m. Start at the Woodbury Grammar School Contact Paula Todd online registration coming soon

09/26/2009 Bluebird Dash – Janice Davis Memorial 5k 5k Beech Bluff TN 731-693-2309 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beech-Bluff-TN/Bluebird-5K-and-Walk-Janice-Davis-Memorial/120981786719 Sept. 26 – Bluebird Dash – Janice Davis Memorial 5k Beech Bluff, TN at Woodmen of the World Lodge. The Bluebird Dash 5K starts at 9:00AM. Go to the facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beech-Bluff-TN/Bluebird-5K-and-Walk-Janice-Davis-Memorial/120981786719 or contact 731-693-2309 for more information.

10/03/2009 GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL RUN 8k, 5k and 1 mile fun fun Allardt TN 931-879-7125 http://www.allardtpumpkinfestival.com/ start Time:8:00 CST Start at: Allardt Elementary School 220 Portland Ave. Allardt, TN http://nicesingles.com/festival/runform.html

10/03/2009 13th Annual Pancake Breakfast 5K Run 5k Jackson TN 731-424-0912 Oct. 10 - 13th annual Pancake Breakfast 5K Run In Jackson, TN at the YMCA on 1515 Campbell St. Starts at 9:00AM, Call 731-424-0912.

10/03/2009 Covington, TN Rotary Run 5K Shelton Park (Corner of US HWY 51 and Church Ave) TN Johnna Burton 731-780-5700 clay.crockett@bxs.com Door Prizes and t-shirts for first 100 runners! Beautiful, certified course through historic Covington.

10/03/2009 Northside Medical Clinic Fall Fun Run 5K 5k Jackson TN Fred Sesti 731 - 217-9328 October 3 - Northside Medical Clinic Fall Fun Run 5K Benefiting Relay for Life the 5K run starts and finishes at Jackson Sports and Fitness. Registration 7:30 run starts 8:00am. For More Information please call Fred Sesti or Tommie Wyatt at 731-668-2800. Jackson, TN

10/03/2009 Pink Ribbon 5K 5k Milan TN 731-414-0263 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=86829042809 Oct. 3- Pink Ribbon 5K In Milan at The City Park on Rt 104, The Pink Ribbon 5K Run at 9:00AM. Contact: 731-414-0263 Milan-Medina Relay for LifePink Ribbon Run 5K Event Overview When: When 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009 Race day registration begins at 8:15 am Location Milan City Park 350 Ellington Dr. Milan, TN 38358 CE: $15 by September 20 with T-shirt $20 day of race http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=86829042809 Or http://search.jacksonsun.com/sp?skin=&aff=1002&eventId=10360&startDate=&endDate=

10/3/2009 Chester Co. BBQ Festival 5K Pig Trot and 1 Mile Fun Run 5k Henderson TN 731-435-1016 www.racesonline.com Oct. 3- In Henderson at NoXcuse Fitness Club, 123 Front Street – 5K starts at 8:00AM & 1 mile fun run will start at 8:30AM. All proceeds benefit the Carl Perkins Center of Chester County. Chester City Bar-B-Q. You may register online at www.racesonline.com or contact 731-435-1016 or 731-983-3300. Also, registration morning of race starts at 7AM.

10/03/2009 5K Rotary Run 5K Shelton Park in Covington Tennessee carcarmorris@yahoo.com

10/04/2009 Lakeway to the Smokies 5K Run and Fun Walk 5K Lenoir City Park/Tellico Village Beach Pavilion Tennessee Mary Bryant 865-986-6822 www.visitloudoncounty.com bwatkins@visitloudoncounty.com

10/10/2009 Fireman's Festival 5K 5k Greenfield TN 731-742-3254 http://www.greenfieldtn.com/dept-fire.shtml Oct. 10 - The Fireman's Festival 5K Greenfield, TN. Run starts at 8:00AM Contact 731-742-3254 for more information. http://www.greenfieldtn.com/dept-fire.shtml

10/17/2009 Run for the Deaf 5k 5k Jackson TN 731-423-5705 Oct. 17 - Run for the Deaf 5k 8:00am start at Union University in Jackson, TN. Contact 731-423-5705 for more information

10/17/2009 Gibson General Healthcare Foundation 5k 5k Trenton TN Dr. Thomas Nelson www.wthfoundation.org/gibson drtom47@bellsouth.net Oct. 17 - Gibson General Healthcare Foundation 5k Race starts at Trenton General Hospital at 9:00am in Trenton, TN. The entry fee for runners/walkers is $10 which includes a t-shirt for participants. for more information www.wthfoundation.org/gibson

10/17/2009 The Mission March 5k, Dyersburg Mile, 2 M race walk & Youth Mile 5k and Mile Dyersburg TN 731-285-0726 http://dyersburgmission.com/MissionMarchRelated Oct.17 - The Mission March 5k, Dyersburg Mile, 2 M race walk & Youth Mile In downtown Dyersburg, TN 9:00am. For more information call 731-285-0726 or 731-286-4054 or visit the website at http://dyersburgmission.com/MissionMarchRelated/

10/24/2009 Trinity Christian Academy 5K Heritage Run-Biathlon and Fun Run/Walk 5k Jackson TN 731-256-1734 http://web.me.com/tldm91/TCA_Heritage_Run/Welcome.html TCAHeritageRun@aol.com Oct. 24 - Heritage 5K Run At the Trinity Christian Academy in Jackson, TN starts at 9:00am. Call 731-256-1734 for more information. LOCATION: Trinity Christian Academy - 10 Windy City Road Jackson, TN 38305 COURSE: Race will begin across from TCA on Old Bells Road. Runners will enjoy a 3.1 mile course through a tree lined, flat paved road. Mile Markers will be placed on the course with water available at the midway point. The course is the same as last year so go check it out! Look for the biathlon map soon. Family fun walk will begin at 9:45 on the track. Bring the entire family! Races for the kids, inflatable jumpers, snacks available, and participation ribbons for the kids. Prizes to be given away! There is something for everyone - not just runners! TIMING: Timing for the 5K & Biathlon will be provided by the Jackson Roadrunners Club. Male & Female, and Top Masters Male and Female. REGISTRATION: Register by October 1 to guarantee your T-shirt! Online registration is available using RACESONLINE.COM. There is a small fee to register online if you choose but they do accept all major forms of payment. You can view a list of all your friends (and competitors) as well as race results. If you would like to order the 2nd Annual Heritage Run T-shirt only ($15.00) or to register using printed forms please print form and send to 10 Windy City Road Jackson, TN 38305 Attn: Alison Weaver or give to Tresa Whitehead in the main office. ENTRY FEE: $15.00 Pre-Registered - $20.00 Race Day. All pre-registered race participants will receive a T-shirt as well as the first 50 registrants on race day. Everyone who registers or purchases a T-shirt will be entered for the prize giveaways. REFRESHMENTS: Water will be on the course and at the finish line. Fruit will be available at the finish line.

10/24/2009 The Putnam County Family YMCA Haunted Half Marathon 13.1 Cookeville TN http://www.ymcamidtn.org/putnam_county/ Saturday, October 24, 2009 @ 7:00 AM local time Tennessee Tech University Cookeville, TN Date Saturday, October 24, 2009 @ 7:00 AM local time Address Tennessee Tech University Fees Pre-Registration thru Spetember 21, 2009 $40/Registration September 22 thru October 23 $50 Registration Closing Date Friday, October 23, 2009 @ 11:59 PM Please join us For a Spooktacular time October 23-24, 2009 It will be a wonderful weekend of health, wellness, fun and activity at the Haunted Half, the Children’s Hero Half and our Community Expo.

10/31/09 Pumpkin Run/Walk 5K Farmers Market, Jackson, Tennessee Tennessee Julie McMahon 731-668-4000 or 731-499-4931 731-668-4093 jmcmahon@carlperkinscenter.org Annual 5K Pumpkin Run/Walk October 31, 2009, Registration starts at 7am, race at 8am Located at the Farmers Market, downtown Jackson, Tennessee $12 pre-registration and $15 day of race Sponsored by the Bicentennial Exchange Club of Jackson, TN Proceeds to be used for service projects in the area of Americanism, Community Service, Child Abuse Prevention and Youth Activities.

11/07/2009 Planters Bank Half Marathon half marathon Clarksville, TN TN Dean Reinke 407.310.6373 www.clarksvillehalfmarathon.com info@clarksvillehalfmarathon.com COURSE Scenic, gently rolling and certified. Mile Markers, timing clocks, Medical support at the start, along the course and finish. Cheer squads to carry you through along the way! Visit website for more information!

11/26/2009 Shake your tailfeathers Turkey Trot 5k and 10K Camden TN Mike Bell 731-593-3221 731-584-7965 treynoldson@camdeneyecare.com

11/26/2009 Hot To Trot 5k, 10k, & Fun Run 5k, 10k & Fun Run 11619 Parkside Dr TN Melissa Love 865-675-3338 http://www.fleetfeetknoxville.com/HottoTrot/ hottotrot09@fleetfeetknoxville.com Inaugural 5K/10K race open to all ages, genders and paces (walkers welcome). Flat course starts on Parkside Drive in front of Fleet Feet Sports and runs through Turkey Creek area then loops back. Race participants receive: New Balance Technical T-shirt; Entry to door prizes after race; Bring a canned food item, get entered to win a pair of New Balance Shoes

11/26/2009 4th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Road Race & Family Fitness Walk Johnson City, TN Tennessee Charles Harmon 423-341-5357 http://www.johnsoncitytn.org/index.php?page=turkey-trot charmon@btes.tv AWARDS: Trophies awarded to male and female competitive / runners only in the following categories: Overall top 3, Top Masters, Age groups (top 3): Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 and over Medallions will be presented to all runners and walkers who complete the race. SCHOOL AWARDS: School Division The Up & At ‘Em Turkey Trot encourages participation by our schools. A special division rewards students and school staff who complete the event. Because of the high level of participation, we have changed the event this year so large schools and small schools do not have to compete against each other. Only students and staff from the school can participate in the school division. Our goal is to have 1,000 students/staff participate in the school division this year. We hope to see you there! CANINES: Canine participants must be well socialized and on a leash. Dogs will follow runners at the back of the pack.

11/26/2009 Putnam County Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K 5k Cookeville TN Summer Brown (931)528-1133 http://www.ymcamidtn.org/putnam_county/ Nov. 26, Cookeville - Putnam County Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K, 8am; 1 mi., 9am. Info: Summer Brown (931)528-1133.

2/27/2010 Tiger Prowl 5k Ripely TN 731-221-806 Feb. 27--The Tiger Prowl 5K at Ripley High School to benefit Ripley High Track Team. The race starts at 9:00 AM. Contact 731-221-806.

2/13/2010 Valentine's Challenge 5K 5k Milan TN Judi Bullington 731-414-0263 http://www.active.com/running/milan-tn/milanmedina-relay-for-life-valentines-challenge-5k-2010 Feb. 13--Valentine's Challenge 5K in Milan at The First Methodist Church on Jones Blvd. behind Steve Marsh Ford. The race starts at 9:00 AM. Contact Judi Bullington at 731-414-0263.

03/20/2010 1st Annual Jaguar Jog Distance: 5k Location : Jackson Preparatory School Phone : 731-267-1020 Fax : Website : www.jacksonprepschool.com Email : mathis@jacksonprepschool.com Additional Info : This will not only be a 5k race/walk but will be a day of fun for the whole family. We will have a Dandy Jumper, face painting, and fun carinval games for the kids. We will have a deejay & concessions. We will also have local vendors with items for sale.

3/20/2010 Jackson Preparatory School 5K 5k Jackson TN 731-988-9840 http://www.jacksonprepschool.com/AboutUs/tabid/355/Default.aspx March 20--At Cypress Grove Nature Park in Jackson, TN at 9:00. Jackson Preparatory School 5K. contact 731-988-9840.

03/20/2010 Morgan Kelley Memorial Run/Walk 5K & Pancake Breakfast 3.1 miles Jackson Fairgrounds Park - North Pavillion Tennessee Lisa Latham 731-988-9840 731-988-9969 l.latham@tlmassociates.com Proceeds from the race and pancake breakfast will go to endow the Morgan Kelley Memorial Scholarship at Lambuth University. Morgan Kelley passed away this past December due to complications during heart surgery. Entry fees are $15 in advance and $20 the day of. Registration is from 7-8am and the race will begin at 8am. A pancake breakfast will immediately follow. Breakfast only tickets are available for $7. Please contact me for any further information.

04/10/2010 H&M’s 3rd Annual Relay for Life 5K Run/Walk 5K Pringles Park, 4 Fun Place, Jackson, TN (Home of the West TN Diamond Jaxx) TN Jeff Fugate 731-660-3219 731-664-6339 www.hmcompany.com/5K jfugate@hmcompany.com This fast, flat course begins and ends at Pringles Park, home of the West TN Diamond Jaxx. Awards and door prizes will be given. T-shirts guaranteed to the first 100 participants. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Please join us for a super start to your Saturday!

04/17/2010 Running for the Prevention of Child Abuse 2010, 5K+ Fun Run/Walk 5K Goodyear's Wingfoot Park, Union City Tennessee Carl Minor or the Carl Perkins Center 731-885-6109 or 731-587-0768 731-587-9051 weakley@carlperkinscenter.org Pre-registration $15

4/18/2010 2nd Annual Friends Helping Friends 4-Mile Race, 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, & Kids Dash Distance: 4 miles Location : Dunlap Tn Contact : Jeri Harris Address : PO Box 2303 City : Dunlap State : TN Zip : 37327 Country : United States Phone : 423-364-9740 Fax : 423-949-6872 Sponsored by The Sequatchie County Cancer Support Network Online Registration

07/03/2010 Comcast Firecracker 5k For St Jude 5k The Racquet Club of Memphis tn susan hedgepeth 9017654409 9016824229 www.firecracker5k.com susan.hedgepeth@racquetclubofmemphis.com Spend the Holiday in Memphis and Join us Saturday, July 3, for the COMCAST Firecracker 5K EVENT& EXPO to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at the Racquet Club. The event is open to everybody - moms, dads, kids and families - who will all be running in honor of the families and patients at St. Jude. Be a part of this summer evening of fun and celebration for the entire family. It’s Tennessee's RRCA 5K state championship. It’s a dance, pool party, and live entertainment. It’s a chance to support the children of St. Jude. The 3.1-mile race will again be managed by the Memphis Runners Track Club and Best Times, and will again feature computer chips as timing devices.

10/09/10 Greenfield fire prevention festival 5k Greenfield tn keith tucker 731235 1155 7312351144 marbleshop@crunet.com 8am start time in front of city hall

10/30/2010 Clarksville Half Marathon Half Marathon, 5k, mile fun run Clarksville TN Dean Reinke 407-599-0568 http://www.clarksvilleHalfMarathon.com/ Dreinkesports@msn.com

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