2010 Spring Marathon & Long Distance Directory -- Races in the Southeast

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JAN. 2 - Tsali Frosty Foot Fest 50K & 30K - Almond, NC

2nd Annual. 9am/50K, 11am/30K, 11:30am/8K. Prize $. Tsali is home to some of the most well groomed and scenic trails in the world, rolling alongside the scenic Fontana Lake.

Contact: David Forkner 828-226-0600, david.forkner@gmail.com, www.VO2Sports.NC.com.
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JAN. 2 - New Year's Resolution Half Marathon - Travelers Rest, SC

7th Annual. 9am/half marathon & 5K. Rolling hills in the Piedmont region of Upstate SC. USATF certified. Avg. temp. 50.

Contact: Cindy Kavanagh, 100 Inspirational Way, SC 29690, 864-834-2400, ckavanagh@ymcagreenville.org, www.ymcagreenville.org/north_greenville.php.
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JAN. 3 - River, Roots & Ruts Trail Run - Alva, FL

7th Annual. 8am/half marathon, 8:15am/5K. A trail run over the beautiful and rugged trails of the Caloosahatchee Regional Park. Entry Limit: 300/half. Time Limit: 3 hrs./half. 2009 entrants: 285-half, 125-5K. Avg. temp. 70.

Contact: Steve Brookman, Race Director, 130 Rockaway Rd., Lebanon, NJ 08833, 908-236-2122, RaceDirector@RRRTrail.com, www.RRRTrail.com.
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JAN. 3 - DeLeon Springs Half Marathon - DeLeon Springs, FL

26th Annual. 8am. 5K. Pancake flat rural running; USATF certified. 2009 finishers: 187-half, 171-5K.

Contact: John Boyle, DLS, POB 1700, DeLand, FL 32721, 386-736-0002, www.altavistasports.com.
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JAN. 7-10 - Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend - Lake Buena Vista, FL

17th Annual. 7am/5K (1/8); 5:50am/half marathon (1/9); 5:50am/marathon (1/10). 5K & Half closed for 2010. Run through all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks in the most magical 26.2 miles on earth; USATF certified. Avg. temp. 48.

Contact: Walt Disney World® Marathon, POB 10,000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, 407-938-3398, www.disneyworldmarathon.com.
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JAN. 9 - Mississippi Blues Marathon & Half Marathon - Jackson, MS

3rd Annual. 7am. Prize $. New Course for 2010 - enjoy faster layout as well as new start/finish area in downtown Jackson. Time Limit: Marathon-7 hrs., Half-3.5 hrs. Avg. temp. high 55F, low 35F.

Contact: info@msbluesmarathon.com, www.msbluesmarathon.com.
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JAN. 9 - Ocean Isle Beach Bridge Run for Food Half Marathon - Ocean Isle Beach, NC

6th Annual. 9am. 5K Run/Walk. Course takes you over a high rise bridge with spectacular views of the Atlantic; USATF certified. Time Limit: 3 1/2 hrs. 2009 entrants: 356. Avg. temp. 55º-65º.

Contact: Tom Horan 910-579-5994, tom.horan@atmc.net, ww.active.com.
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JAN. 9 - Run to Read Half Marathon - Fairmont, WV

5th Annual. 12 Noon. Double out and back on two rail trails; the first trail is 4.5 miles long, paved, and goes through a tunnel; the second trail is 8.6 miles long and is run on crushed limestone. Time Limit: 4 hrs. 2009 entrants: 230 (181 finishers). Avg. temp. 40.

Contact: Jim Woolfitt, c/o Literacy Volunteers, 601 Locust Ave., Fairmont, WV 26554, 304-366-6055, run2read@yahoo.com, www.runningintheusa.com/r2rhm.
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JAN. 10 - BankTrust First Light Marathon & Half Marathon - Mobile, AL

9th Annual. 7:30am/Marathon, Half Marathon, 5-Person Relay & Wheelchair/RW div. 1:30pm/1.2 mi. FR. Course will start near the riverfront, run westward through the heart of historic Mobile neighborhoods; USATF certified. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2009 finishers: 371-marathon, 492-half. Avg. temp. 55º.

Contact: Marty O'Malley, L'Arche Mobile, 151 S. Ann St., Mobile, AL 36604, 251-476-8732, firstlightmarathon@hotmail.com, www.firstlightmarathon.com.
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JAN. 16 - Pensacola Beach Half Marathon - Pensacola Beach, FL

5th Annual. 8am. 10K & 5K (Racewalk div.). Flat, scenic course along Pensacola Beach; USATF certified. Avg. temp. 70.

Contact: Pensacola Runners Association, POB 12552, Pensacola, FL 32591, Susi Lyon 850-434-0212, pensacolabeach@pensacolarunners.org, www.pensacolarunners.com.
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JAN. 16 - Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon - Warner Robins, GA

14th Annual. 8am/Marathon. 8:15am/Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk. Prize $ ($2,000). Flat course on perimeter of Robins Air Force Base; USATF certified. 2009 entrants: 140-marathon, 308-half, 611-5K. Avg. temp. 40-45º.

Contact: Caryl Deems 478-972-2609, caryldeems@windstream.net, www.robinspacers.org.
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JAN. 17 - Naples Daily News 1/2 Marathon - Naples, FL

22nd Annual. 7am. Prize $ ($19,000). Out-and-back, flat and fast USATF certified. Time Limit: 2:45. 2009 entrants: 1,500. Avg temp. 60’s.

Contact: psilvrman@aol.com, www.napleshalfmarathon.net.

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JAN. 17 - Larry Fuselier 25K Louisiana RRCA State Championship - New Orleans (Jefferson), LA

34th Annual. 8am. 10K & 2 Mile. On the Mississippi River paved jogging pathway; USATF certified.

Contact: New Orleans Track Club, Race Dir.: Chuck George, POB 52003, New Orleans, LA 70152-2003, 504-467-8626, www.runNOTC.org.
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JAN. 23 - Frostbite Half Marathon - Starkville, MS

25th Annual. 12:00 Noon. 13.1 miles of rolling hills in the country. Time Limit: 2:45:00. 2009 finishers: 252. Avg. temp. 40.

Contact: Wellness Connection, POB 1506, Starkville, MS 39760, Elaine Schimpf, 662-323-9355, frostbite@och.org, www.och.org/frostbite.
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JAN. 31 - Key West 1/2 Marathon - Key West, FL

12th Annual. 7am. Flat, fast, Key West Landmarks, Hemingway Home, Lighthouse & Beaches; USATF certified. Time Limit: 3 hrs. 2009 entrants: 700. Avg. temp. 72º.

Contact: Barb Wright, POB 1681, Key West, FL 33041, 305-240-0727, bwpromo2@bellsouth.net, www.keywestspecialevents.com.
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JAN. 31 - ING Miami Marathon & Half Marathon - Miami, FL

8th Annual. 6:15am Marathon & Half marathon. 7:30am Tropical 5K on 1/30. Prize $. A scenic flat and fast tour of Miami and Miami Beach; USATF certified. Avg. temp. 64ºF.

Contact: US Road Sports & Entertainment of Florida, LLC, P.O. Box 56-1081, Miami, FL 33256, 305-278-8668, info@ingmiamimarathon.com, www.ingmiamimarathon.com.
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JAN. 31 - Ocala Marathon & Half Marathon - Ocala, FL

10th Annual. 1/31: 7am/Marathon, Half Marathon. 1/30: 7:30am/5K, 9am/5 Points of Life Kids Marathon. Road course through the beautiful and scenic Florida countryside; USATF. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2009 entrants: 800. Avg. temp. 40 start, 60 finish.

Contact: Ross Crist, POB 94, Inverness, FL 34451, 352-201-8283, ross@drcsports.com, www.ocalamarathon.com.
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JAN. 31 - Florida Challenge Half Marathon - Tampa, FL

7th Annual. 8am/half, 8:30am/5K. Great single track running on beginner & intermediate mountain bike trails. Avg. temp. 70º.

Contact: Jim Hartnett, 4634-A N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33603, 813-232-5200, jim@tamparaces.com, www.tamparaces.com/challenge.
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JAN. 31 - Callaway Gardens Marathon & Half Marathon - Pine Mountain, GA

13th Annual. 7:50am/5K, 8am/Marathon & Half. Entire course within the Callaway Gardens Resort. USATF certified. Time Limit: 1:30pm. 2009 entrants: 650. Avg. temp. 50.

Contact: Dave Johnson Enterprises, 1930 Beaver Brook Ln., Marietta, GA 30062-2640, 770-565-5208, eventsdj@aol.com, www.callawaygardens.com.
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JAN. 31 - The WALL-Louisiana RRCA 30K State Championship - New Orleans (Destrehan), LA

31st Annual. 8am. 10K. On the Mississippi River paved jogging pathway; USATF certified.

Contact: New Orleans Track Club, Race Dir.: Chuck George, POB 52003, New Orleans, LA 70152-2003, 504-467-8626, www.runNOTC.org.
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FEB. 6 - Hilton Head Half Marathon - Hilton Head, SC

8th Annual. 8:00am. 10K & 5K. Scenic course through two parks and over Broad Creek; fast and flat with bridge; USATF certified. 2009 entrants: 810. Time Limit: 3 hrs. Avg. temp. 62.

Contact: Bear Foot Sports, 20 Towne Dr., PMB #200, Bluffton, SC 29910, 843-757-8520, bfs@hargray.com, www.bearfootsports.com.
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FEB. 7 - Melbourne & Beaches Music Marathon & Half Marathon - Melbourne, FL

2nd Annual. 6:45am/marathon & half; USA 2010 National Masters Half Marathon Championship; 7:30am/8K & 8am/5K on 2/6. Prize $. A very scenic route that includes four bridge crossings for the full and two for the half; USATF. Avg. temp. mid 50's.

Contact: 321-759-7200, info@themelbournemarathon.com, www.themelbournemarathon.com.
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FEB. 7 - Tallahassee Marathon & Half Marathon - Tallahassee, FL

36th Annual. 7:30am. Prize $ ($7,500). Flat, fast, out and back on scenic St. Marks Rails to Trail, start/finish on Florida State University Campus. RRCA 2010 South Region Championship Marathon. USATF certified. Entry Limit: 1,200. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2009 entrants: 700+. Avg. temp.: 50F.

Contact: Jay Silvanima, 527 East Call St., Tallahassee, FL 32301, 850-264-0739, Tallahasseemarathon@gmail.com, www.tallahasseemarathon.com.
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FEB 11-14 - BI-LO Myrtle Beach Marathon & Dasani Half Marathon - Myrtle Beach, SC

Half Marathon Closed
13th Annual. 2/12: 5:45pm/Family FR, 7pm/5K. 2/13: 6:30am/Marathon & Half Marathon; 6:25am/Marathon wheelchair div. 2/14: 7:30am/Bicycle Rides, 10, 30 & 63 Miles. Flat, loop, city streets; USATF certified. Half Marathon is part of the Running Journal Grand Prix. Avg. temp. 61ºF.

Contact: Myrtle Beach Marathon, POB 8780, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578, 843-293-RACE, mbmarathon2@sc.rr.com, www.mbmarathon.com.
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FEB. 13 - Orlando Xtreme Half Marathon - Christmas, FL

6th Annual. 7:30am. 10K & 5K. One of the best off-road running half marathons in Florida and one of the most scenic anywhere! Entry Limit: 500/total.

Contact: Buttar Inc. 888-281-0533, support@buttar.com, www.buttar.com/events/running/OrlandoXtreme/index.htm.
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FEB. 13 - Cedars Frostbite Half Marathon - Lebanon, TN

3rd Annual. 11am/cst. One loop in Cedars of Lebanon State Park; USATF. 2009 entrants: 386. Avg. temp. 40F.

Contact: Lynda de Paulis, 205 Woodland Ct., Hermitage, TN 37076, 615-889-1306, Lntdp@earthlink.net, www.musiccityhalfmarathon.com/Frostbite%20Running%20Club.htm....
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FEB. 13 - Strawberry Plains Half Marathon - Strawberry Plains, TN

22nd Annual. 9am. 10K. Rural, rolling, scenic running through the Holston River Valley; USATF certified. Time Limit: 3 hrs. 2009 entrants: 625. Avg. temp. 40.

Contact: Kristy Altman, POB 52266, Knoxville, TN 37950, 888-217-5635, knoxvilletrackclub@gmail.com, www.ktc.org.

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FEB. 14 - Mercedes Marathon & Half Marathon - Birmingham, AL

9th Annual.7am. 2/13: 5K & Kids Marathon. 2/14: 7am/Marathon, Marathon Relay & Half marathon. Prize $ (15K+). Fast & friendly double loop course; USATF certified. Time Limit: Marathon-6 hrs., Half-4 hrs. 2009 entrants: 10,000. Avg. temp. 45º.

Contact: Jill Edwards, BMI, POB 59260, Birmingham, AL 35259, 205-870-7729, jill@bhmevents.com, www.mercedesmarathon.com.
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FEB. 13-14 - Five Points of Life Race Weekend - Gainesville, FL

5th Annual. 2/13: 8am/5K, 9am/Kids Marathon. 2/14: 7am/Marathon & Half. Prize $ ($5,000). Mostly flat with some hills; winds through all parts of Gainesville including University of Florida campus; USATF certified. Time Limit: 6 hrs./marathon, 3.5/half hrs. 2009 entrants: ,2000-marathon/half, 450-5K, 900-kids. Avg. temp. 68ºF/44ºF.

Contact: Brite Whitaker, 4039 Newberry Rd., Gainesville, FL 32607, 352-224-1728, bbwhitaker@lifesouth.org, www.fivepointsoflife.org.

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FEB. 14 - Washington's Birthday Marathon & Marathon Relay - Greenbelt, MD

49th Annual. 10:30am. Course consisting of three scenic loops with rolling hills; USATF. Time Limit: 6 hrs. Avg. temp. 40º.

Contact: DCRRC, c/o Jack McMahon, 5412 Marlin St., Rockville, MD 20853, Pat Brown 703-476-5765, gwmarathon@gmail.com.
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FEB. 20 - Black Warrior Trail Runs, 50K, 25K, 50K Relay & 5 Mile - Moulton, AL

5th Annual. 8am/cst. Mostly single track horse trails; rolling with few rocks. Entry Limit: 225. Time Limit: 9 hrs. 2009 entrants: 225. Avg. temp. high 57, low 34.

Contact: Keith Hallmark, 3295 Co. Rd. 343, Mount Hope, AL 35651, 256-306-2652, keith@blackwarrior50k.com, www.blackwarrior50k.com.
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FEB. 21 - Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon & Half Marathon - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

5th Annual. 6am. 5K, Kids Race. Take advantage of our scenic beautiful course! Miles of ocean views await you; run Ft. Lauderdale Beach; the ocean is your finish line; USATF certified. Entry Limit: 5,000. Time Limit: 6 hrs. 2009 entrants: 4,000. Avg. temp. 68ºF.

Contact: Matt Lorraine, Exclusive Sports Marketing, 6421 Congress Ave., Ste. 103, Boca Raton, FL 33487. 561-241-3801, alamarathon@exclusivesports.com, www.A1Amarathon.com.
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FEB. 21 - 26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer - Jacksonville Beach, FL

3rd Annual. 7:30am/Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay. Prize $ ($67,500 total). Race begins near Mayo Clinic Campus and follows through beach communities of Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach; USATF certified. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2009 finishers: 3,048-half, 1,243-marathon.

Contact: 26.2 with Donna, 2107 Mango Place, Jacksonville, FL 32207, 904-355-7465, www.breastcancermarathon.com.

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FEB. 27 - Columbia Half Marathon - Columbia, SC

Inaugural. 8am/Half Marathon Run/Walk, 8:15am/5K Run/Walk, 8:45am/1 Mile FR/Walk. Part of USRA Half Marathon Series. Scenic, rolling course through downtown; USATF certified.

Contact: Reinke Sports Group 407-599-0568, dean@ColumbiaHalfMarathon.com, www.columbiahalfmarathon.com.
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FEB. 27 - Scenic City Half Marathon - Chattanooga, TN

3rd Annual. 8am. TN RRCA Half Marathon State Championship & 5K. Start/finish at Finley Stadium, the course runs through the heart of the downtown/riverfront and returns along the Tennessee River Park. Time Limit: 3 1/2 hrs. 2009 entrants: 750. Avg. temp. 50º.

Contact: Chattanooga Track Club, POB 11241, Chattanooga, TN 37401, 423-842-6265, sceniccityhalfmarathon@comcast.net, www.sceniccityhalfmarathon.com
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FEB. 27 - Run for Hope Half Marathon - Oxford, MS

8:30am/Half Marathon, 8:45am/5K. The race course will take you through the Oxford Square, the University campus, the biking and walking paths and the public parks of the city; USATF certified/

Contact: Race Director Run for Hope, 117 Cedar Hill Dr., Oxford, MS 38655, info@oxfordrun4hope.com, www.oxfordrun4hope.com.
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FEB. 27-28 - Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend Marathon, Relay, & Half Marathon - Tampa, FL

33rd Annual. 2/27: 7:05am, 15K; 9:30am, 5K. 2/28: 6am, Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay. Prize $ (Marathon: $7,000-Florida only). Course starts in downtown Tampa; flat, fast, waterfront course showcasing many of Tampa’s most beautiful historic neighborhoods. Boston Qualifier/USATF. 2009 entrants: 20,600 (total). Avg. temp. 62ºF.

Contact: Susan Harmeling, POB 1881, Tampa, FL 33601, 813-254-7866 (ext. 201), gdcarun@verizon.net, www.tampabayrun.com.

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FEB. 28 - Rock 'n' Roll Mardi Gras Marathon & Half Marathon - New Orleans, LA

7am. Flat and fast USATF course.

Contact: Competitor Group, c/ Rock 'n' Roll Mardi Gras, 9401 Waples St., Ste. 150, San Diego, CA 92121, 800-311-1255, www.runrockroll.com.
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FEB. 28 - Whitestone 30K - Paint Rock, TN

9th Annual. 8:30am EST. Team Relay (3 legs). Scenic, rural & rolling; USATF certified. Time Limit: 4 hrs. 2009 entrants: 165. Avg. temp. 40s.

Contact: Kristy Altman, POB 52266, Knoxville, TN 37950, 888-217-5635, knoxvilletrackclub@gmail.com, www.ktc.org.
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FEB. 28 - Anheuser-Busch Colonial Half Marathon - Williamsburg, VA

31st Annual. 1pm/half-marathon, 1:10pm/5K Run. Prize $. Out-and-back with a loop, Carter Grove Country Road/Kingsmill; start on William & Mary Campus; finish inside William & Mary Hall; USATF certified. Time Limit: 2:30. Avg. temp. 40s to 60s (avg. being 50s).

Contact: William & Mary Special Events 757-221-1599, 757-221-1552, www.tribeclub.com.

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MARCH 6 - SNICKERS® MARATHON® Energy Bar Marathon & Half Marathon - Albany, GA

4th Annual. 7am. Prize $ ($12,500 total). Community friendly race covering many of Albany's top attractions; USATF certified. Entry Limit: 2,000. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2009 entrants: 1,364. Avg. temp. 72º/45º.

Contact: Albany Marathon, Inc., Lisa Riddle, 112 N. Front St., Albany, GA 31701, 229-317-4760, lriddle@albanyga.com, www.snickersmarathonenergybarmarathon.com.
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MARCH 6 - Berry Half Marathon - Rome, GA

3rd Annual. 8am. 5K, 10K & 1 Mile FR. Prize $ ($1,000). All private roads on Berry College campus; beautiful course with wildlife; USATF. Time Limit 4 hrs. 2009 entrants: 550. Avg. temp.: 64 high, 38 low.

Contact: Allison Hunter, Berry College Elementary & Middle School, POB 490247, Mt. Berry, GA 30149-0247, 706-346-6223, berryhalf@gmail.com, www.berryhalfmarathon.com.
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MARCH 6 - 2010 Pasco Challenge Half Marathon - New Port Richey, FL

10th Annual. 8am/all races. 10K & 5K. USATF certified courses.

Contact: John Greco, 7626 Congress St., New Port Richey, FL 34653, 727-848-8888, john@alzheimersfamily.org, http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1785810.
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MARCH 6 - Seneca Creek Trail Marathon & 50K - Damascus, MD

7th Annual. 8am. Single track dirt trail with some hills. Entry Limit: 350. Time Limit: 8 hrs.

Contact: Ed Schultze, 516 Paradise Ct., Gaithersburg, MD 20877, 301-258-0281, edschltze@comcast.net, www.senecacreektrailrace.com.
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MARCH 6 0 Corporate Cup Half Marathon & Relay - Charlotte, NC

30th Annual. 5K. No additional info at presstime.

Contact: Erin Morris 704-716-6135, erin.morris@ymcacharlotte.org, www.ymcacharlotte.org.
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MARCH 7 - Little Rock Marathon - Little Rock, AR

8th Annual. 3/7: Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay Marathon. 3/6: 5K & Kids Race. Entry Limit: See Website. Time Limit: Marathon-8 hrs (beginning at 6am/early start). 2009 entrants: 8,456. Avg. temp. 50s. Half Marathon is part of the Running Journal Grand Prix.

Contact: Geneva Hampton, 500 W. Markham, Room 108, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-371-4770, ghampton@littlerock.org, www.littlerockmarathon.com.
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MARCH 7 - Seaside School Half Marathon - Seaside, FL

8th Annual. 7am/half, 7:25am/5K Run. Out-and back, fast and mostly flat; USATF certified. 2009 finishers: 1,815-half, 719-5K. Avg. temp. 64º.

Contact: Seaside School Half Marathon, POB 4825, Seaside, FL 32459-4825, Lisa Porter 850-231-6190, www.seasidehalfmarathon.com.

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MARCH 5-7 - Disney's Princess 1/2 Marathon - Walt Disney World Resort, FL

2nd Annual. 3/6 - 5K. 3/7 - Half marathon. Course includes the Richard Petty Speedway, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney-Hollywood Studios, and Epcot.

Contact: www.disneyprincesshalfmarathon.com.
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MARCH 13 - Bentonville Half Marathon - Bentonville, AR

Inaugural. 8am Half Marathon, 8:15am/5K, 9:45am/FR. Part of USRA Half Marathon Series. Scenic, rolling USATF certified.

Contact: Race Dir., Mike Rush 479-464-7866, runrunmikerush@yahoo.com, Reinke Sports Group 407-599-0568, dreinkesports@msn.com, www.bentonvillehalfmarathon.com.
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MARCH 13 - Land Between the Lakes Trail Runs, 23K, Marathon, 60K & 50 Miles - Rivers, KY

7th Annual. 6am. Prize $ ($2,800). Mostly single track 11.3 mi. loop with a few short challenging hills offering spectacular views of Kentucky & Barkley Lakes; first 1.75 & final 1.75 miles on paved roads. Entry Limit: 400 (total). Time Limit: 11 hrs. 2009 entrants: 376. Avg. temp. 58/44.

Contact: Steve Durbin, 1100 Hedge Ln., Paducah, KY 42001, 270-556-1679, durb417@gmail.com, www.wkrc.org.
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MARCH 13 - Ellerbe Springs Marathon - Ellerbe, NC

19th Annual. 8am. A loop course starting and finishing near the Ellerbe Springs Inn; first 1/4 mi. & last 1/4 mi. are gravel; everything else is paved rural and hilly. USATF. Entry Limit: 200. 2009 finishers: 137. Avg. temp. High 67, Low 44.

Contact: Fred Dummar, 532 Blackbird Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28314, 910-764-1685, fcdoom@aol.com, www.mangumtc.org.
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MARCH 13 - Gupton Dodge Tom King Half Marathon - Nashville, TN

16th Annual. 7:30am/5K Run/Walk, 8:15am/Healthy Nashville Mayor’s 3K walk, 8:30am/half-marathon. Prize $ ($4,500). Relatively flat course begins at LP Field/Titan Stadium to Shelby Park and loop along Shelby Bottoms Greenway before exciting finish inside stadium on the 50-yd. line; USATF certified. Entry Limit: 1,500 in 1/2 marathon. Time Limit: Course open until 11:30am (8am early start for 3 to 3 1/2 hr. finish). 2009 entrants: 1,300-half, 600-5K. Avg. temp. 53.

Contact: Peter Pressman, c/o Nashville Striders, 4035 Trail Ridge Dr., Franklin, TN 37067, 615-293-8862, pasta4run@aol.com, www.tomkingclassic.com.
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MARCH 14 - First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon - Sarasota, FL

7am. 5K. Flat, fast & scenic course will run along some of Sarasota's most popular sights; USATF.

Contact: Robert Pozo, PO Box 56-1081, Miami, FL 33256, (972)458-8991, info@sarasotahalfmarathon.com, www.sarasotahalfmarathon.com.

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MARCH 14 - Lower Potomac River Marathon - Piney Point, MD

6th Annual. 7:15am. Prize $ ($1,200). Mostly flat, scenic out-and-back on riverfront roads and a rural highway; USATF certified. Entry Limit: 200. Time Limit: 5:45. 2009 entrants: 200. Avg. temp. 53F.

Contact: Liza Recto, 48263 Hillside Dr., Lexington Park, MD 20653, 301-863-8431, cbrcliza@hotmail.com, www.cbrcmd.org.
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MARCH 20 - SunTrust National Marathon - Washington, DC

5th Annual. 7am. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Half Marathon & Half Marathon Team Relay. Prize $ (tbd). Named fastest looped marathon in the country by Running USA, this course highlights both the iconic depth of our nations capital mixed with emergence of new and established neighborhoods; USATF certified. Entry Limit: 12,000. Time Limit: Marathon-6 hr., Half-3 hr. Avg. temp. 57º.

Contact: SunTrust National Marathon, 1725 I Street, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20006; 866-RUN-0262, www.nationalmarathon.com.
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MARCH 21 - ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon - Atlanta, GA

4th Annual. 7am. 5K, 8am & Kids FR, 9:30am on 3/20. The staging area of the start and finish is Underground Atlanta in the heart of downtown Atlanta; true showcase of historic Atlanta, beautiful Decatur and all of the neighborhoods in between; USATF certified. Time Limit: Marathon 7 hrs. Avg. temp. Low 40s, High 60s.

Contact: ING Georgia Marathon, 528 Plasters Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, 404-892-8383, www.inggeorgiamarathon.com.
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MARCH 21 - Tobacco Road Marathon & Half Marathon - Cary, NC

Inaugural. 7am. Scenic course includes 18 miles of the American Tobacco Trail for the marathon and seven miles for the half; small rolling hills in the first 3 miles; rest of the course is flat and fast with a downhill finish; USATF. Entry Limit: 3,000-half, 1,000-marathon. Time Limit: 7 hrs./marathon. Avg. temp. 52ºF.

Contact: www.tobaccoroadmarathon.com.
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MARCH 21 - Germantown Half Marathon - Germantown, TN

12th Annual. 7:30am. 2010 RRCA Southern Region Half Marathon Championship, Mayor's Cup 5K. Wheelchair div. Prize $ ($6,400/half). Flat to rolling through neighborhoods and parks; USATF certified. Half Marathon is part of the Running Journal Grand Prix. Avg. temp. 50.

Contact: G'town Runs, 7449 S. Germantown Sq., Germantown, TN 38138, 901-652-4907, info@gtownruns.com, www.germantownhalfmarathon.com.
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MARCH 20-21 - Yuengling Shamrock Marathon & Half Marathon - Virginia Beach, VA

38th Annual. 3/20: 8am/8K & 11am/Operation Smile Final Mile. 3/21: 7am/half marathon, 8am/marathon. Prize $ ($25,000). Flat, fast, scenic course finishing at the beautiful Virginia Beach Oceanfront; USATF certified. Entry Limit: 8,000-half (only limit). Time Limit: 7 hrs. for marathon. 2009 entrants: 22,000 (all races). Avg. temp. 60º.

Contact: J&A Racing Inc., 2865 Lynnhaven Dr., Ste. C-5, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, 757-412-1056, amy@shamrockmarathon.com, www.shamrockmarathon.com.
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MARCH 27 - Total Fitness Connection’s Run & Walk for Children - Bowling Green, KY

12th Annual. 8am. Half marathon, 5K Run/Walk, Pump & Run, 1 Mile Children’s Race. Mostly flat, beautiful country with horse farms along the way. Corvettes usually line the finish line. Time Limit 3 hrs. 2009 entrants: 759. Avg. temp. 50º.

Contact: Nickie Jones, 441 Church Ave., Bowling Green, KY 42101, 270-781-6714, fecbg@bellsouth.net, www.familyenrichmentcenter.com, www.active.com.

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MARCH 27 - Terrapin Mountain 50K & 1/2 Marathon - Sedalia, VA

3rd Annual. 7am. Forest service roads & single track trails; mountainous terrain; USATF. Entry Limit 300. Time Limit: 9 hrs. 2009 entrants: 253. Avg. temp. 55º.

Contact: Dr. Clark Zealand, 1035 Avalon Dr., Forest, VA 24551, 434-846-2333, czealand@eco-xsports.com, www.eco-xsports.com.
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MARCH 27 - McKay Hollow Madness Trail Half Marathon - Huntsville, AL

4th Annual. 7am. Trail run is roughly 13.1 miles of mostly single track trail; technical race with some difficult climbs and descents. 2009 finishers: 144.

Contact: Blake Thompson, 929 Dewitt Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL 35802, btcruiser14@hotmail.com.

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MARCH 28 - Lexington Half Marathon - Lexington, KY

Inaugural. 8am/Half Marathon Run/Walk, 8:30am/5K Run/Walk, 10:30am/1 Mile FR/Walk. Part of USRA Half Marathon Series. Scenic, rolling route will showcase the region's famed horse farms and run through Kentucky Horse Park, home of the 2010 World Equestrian Games. USATF certified.

Contact: Reinke Sports Group 407-599-0568, dreinkesports@msn.com, www.lexingtonhalfmarathon.com.

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MARCH 28 - Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon - Knoxville, TN

6th Annual. 7:30am. Half Marathon, 4-Person Relay, 5K, Kids 1.2 Mile. Prize $ ($10,000). Beautiful course through scenic downtown Knoxville, campus, riverfront, greenway, with dramatic finish in Neyland Stadium at University of TN; USATF certified. Entry Limit: 6,000. Time Limit: 7 hrs. 2009 entrants: 650-marathon, 5,300-total. Avg. temp. low 46, high 63.

Contact: Jason Altman, POB 32035, Knoxville, TN 37930, 865-684-4294, info@knoxvillemarathon.com, www.knoxvillemarathon.com.
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MARCH 28 - Virginia Creeper Marathon - Abingdon, VA

12th Annual. 8am. First two miles on road, rest on former railroad bed; out-and-back segments with some repetition; soft surface, flat to gentle grade; trestles and scenic views. Entry Limit: 100. 2009 entrants: 97. Avg. temp. low 35/high 60.

Contact: Frank Kibler, c/o SFTC, POB 6427, Kingsport, TN 37663, 423-292-9980, runfrankrun@hotmail.com, www.runtricities.org/creepermarathon.
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APRIL 10 - Morris Broadhead 1/2 Marathon @ Dupont - Brevard, NC

9am/half marathon, 9:30am/3 Runner Relay. All on trails. Entry Limit: 300.

Contact: Greg Walker, Dir., Fletcher Parks & Recreation, 4005 Hendersonville Rd., Fletcher, NC 28732, 828-687-0751, g.walker@fletchernc.org, http:fletcherparks.org.
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APRIL 11 - Talladega 21000 Half Marathon - Talladega, AL

8am/half, 8:15am/1 mi. FR. Course on the Talladega Superspeedway. Time Limit: 3.5 hrs.

Contact: Valerie McLean, BMI, POB 59260, Birmingham, AL 35259, jill@bhmevents.com, www.talladegahalf.com.
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APRIL 11 - Hogeye Marathon & Relays, Half Marathon - Fayetteville, AR

34th Annual. 7:30am. 4 Person Relays, 5K Run/Walk, Kids Run. Out-and-back courses, with 15 miles of paved trail with a few challenging hills allows participants to enjoy scenic Fayetteville; USATF certified. Avg. temp. 55º.

Contact: Tabby Holmes, POB 8012, Fayetteville, AR 72703, 479-445-9251, info@hogeyemarathon.com, www.hogeyemarathon.com.
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APRIL 17 - Andrew Jackson Marathon & Half Marathon - Jackson, TN

38th Annual. 7am/marathon, 7:30am/half, 8am/5K Run/Walk. Moderately rolling hills; Boston Qualifer; USATF certified. Time Limit: Marathon-6hrs. (no walkers), Half-5 1/2 hrs. (walkers permitted).

Contact: Joan Gray, 8 Sedgewick Cove, Jackson, TN 38305, 731-668-4000 (ext. 21), www.andrewjacksonmarathon.com.
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APRIL 17 - Charlottesville Marathon & Half Marathon - Charlottesville, VA

8th Annual. 6:30am. 8K. “Considered by many as the most scenic race in the East; USATF certified. Entry Limit: 3,500 (both events combined). Time Limit: Marathon-6 hrs., Half-3 hrs. Avg. temp. 61º.

Contact: Gill, RD, Charlottesville Running Company, 110 Old Preston Ave., Charlottesville, VA 22902, 434-293-7115, info@charlottesvillemarathon.com, www.charlottesvillemarathon.com.

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APRIL 18 - Mountain Maryland Marathon & Half Marathon - Allegany County, MD

2nd Annual. 5K, Kids Marathon & 400-meter tot trot. Prize $ (tba). Marathon & Half Marathon course to be determined; USATF. 2009 entrants: 400+.

Contact: 240-522-0276, run@mountainMDmarathon.org, www.mountainMDmarathon.org.
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APRIL 18 - LAWS Run for the Shelter Half Marathon - Leesburg, VA

15th Annual. 8:30am. 5K Run, 3 Mile Wellness Walk & Kids FR. Loudoun County's longest foot race; USATF.

Contact: Run for the Shelter, c/o Bruce Lung, 2090 Whisperwood Glen Ln., Reston, VA 20191, 202-262-7897, info@runfortheshelter.org, www.runfortheshelter.org.
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APRIL 24 - Kentucky Derby Festival, Marathon, miniMarathon & Relays - Louisville, KY

37th Annual miniMarathon, 9th for Marathon. 7:30am. 7:25am/Wheelchair. Prize $. Course runs through beautiful parks, eclectic neighborhoods, through legendary Churchhill Downs racetrack and finishes in the heart of downtown Louisville; USATF certified. Avg. temp. low 50, high 70.

Contact: Kentucky Derby Festival, 1001 S. Third St., Louisville, KY 40203, 502-584-3378, www.derbyfestivalmarathon.com.
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APRIL 24 - Country Music Marathon & Half Marathon - Nashville, TN

11th Annual. 7am. Kids’ Marathon, 5:45pm on 4/23. Beautiful course for both races, which highlights all of Nashville including downtown, Music Row, Belmont University and Shelby Park; USATF certified. temp. 60s.

Contact: Competitor Group, c/o CMM, 9401 Waples St., Ste. 150, San Diego, CA 92121, 800-311-1255, www.cmmarathon.com.
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APRIL 24 - Blue Ridge Marathon & Half Marathon - Roanoke, VA

Inaugural. 7:30am. One of the most difficult and beautiful marathons on the east coast; full marathon includes 3,076 feet of total elevation gain (1,399 ft. for half) & 6,140 feet of total elevation change (2,779 for half); breathtaking views & stunning Blue Ridge Mountain scenery.

Contact: 540-444-4422, racedirector@blueridgemarathon.com, http://blueridgeparkwaymarathon.com.
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MAY 1-2 - Frederick Running Festival - Frederick, MD

8th Annual. 5/1: 6pm/5K. 5/2: 6:30am/Marathon, Half Marathon, Team Relay; 11am/Kids FR. A big time race with small town charm. Runs through Maryland's second largest and historic city streets, great amenities; spectator friendly; USATF certified. Entry Limit: 8,000/total. Time Limit: Marathon/6 hrs. 2009 entrants: 7,500. Avg. temp. Mid 60s.

Contact: Corrigan Sports, 6725 Santa Barbara Ct., Ste. 104, Elkridge, MD 21075, 410-605-9381, customerservice@corrigansports.com, www.frederickmarathon.org.
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MAY 15 - Twisted Ankle Trail Marathon & Half Marathon - Summerville, GA

6th Annual. 9am. Primarily singletrack, some gravel road; a hill or two, a big hill or two. Entry Limit: 350. 2009 entrants: 350.

Contact: Becky Finger, 2710 Beavers Rd., Summerville, GA 30747, 706-862-2553, beckyworld@windstream.net, www.rungeorgiatrails.com.
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MAY 30 - Wickham Park Marathon. 50, 100 & 200 Mile Fun Runs - Melbourne, FL

16th Annual. 7:30am. Staged 50 miles per day for 4 days on a 3.75 mile trail loop, poorly marked, soft sand, mud, bushwacking, snakes, gators. No fee, no aid, no awards, no wimps. Avg. temp. 90F with oppressive humidity.

Contact: Matt Mahoney, 415 Rutgers Ave., Melbourne, FL 32901, matmahoney@yahoo.com, http://mattmahoney.net/wickham/.
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JUNE 12 - Hatfield-McCoy Marathon & Half Marathon - Goody, KY

11th Annual. 7am. Kids mini marathon. One major hill between 6 & 7 mile marker; rest of course is flat to rolling. 2009 entrants: 431. Avg. temp. 85º.

Contact: Tug Valley Road Runners Club, POB 321, Hardy, KY 41531 (David Hatfield, President), 606-625-5092, tvrrc@hotmail.com, www.hatfieldmccoymarathon.com.