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*RACE DIRECTORS IN NORTH CAROLINA-- Click here to list your race in this calendar.

June 22, Charlotte - Skirt Chaser 5K, 7:45am Women, 7:48am Men. Info: (704)358-0717, registration@runforyourlife.com.

June 22, Conover - Conover School 5K Run and Roll, 8am. Info: Carol Johncock (828)234-5457, cjohncock@charter.net.

June 22, Greenville - Greenville Jaycees Flat Out 5K & 1 Mile, 8am. Info: rebecca_woodard@hotmail.com.

June 22, Statesville - Fan The Flame 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Walk & Kids Dash; 8am. Info: faithfulstepsic@yahoo.com.

June 22, Winston-Salem - A Brighter Path 10K Run, 8am. Info: ebridges@wsifb.com.

June 25, Statesville - Iredell County Sweet 13 5K Race Series #8, 6:30pm. Info: Scott McLelland (704)701-6926, samfeet@yahoo.com.

June 29, Asheboro - Rush the Streets for Rushwood 5K, 9am. Info: jennamhill@yahoo.com, http://www.rushwoodpark.org/RushTheStreets.html

June 29, Beech Mountain - Beech Mountain 10K, 9am. Info: Jason Bryant (336)326-5344.

June 29, Elizabeth City - Culpepper's Rebellion 5K Mud Run, 8am. Info: info@ecmudrun.com.

June 29, Greensboro - Fun Fourth Festival Freedom Run & Walk, 10K & 2 Mile; 8am. Info: Aislinn Spain (336)274-4595, administration@grassrootsproductionsltd.org.

June 29, Lenoir - Firecracker 10K & 5K, 8am; 1 Mile FR, 9am; $20/10K, $15/5K, $10/FR by 6/22, after $25/10K, $20/5K. Info: Zack Carter, POB 958, Lenoir, NC 28645; Anna Coleman (828)757-2196, acoleman@ci.lenoir.nc.us.

June 29, Fletcher - Race for the World 5K, 8am. Info: (828)891-5080, hfol223@gmail.com.

June 29, Raleigh - Raleigh's Finest 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 8am. Info: Scott Bassett (336)253-3153, smbassett@hotmail.com.

June 29, Winston-Salem - Ultimate Runner, 1 Mile, 400 Meters, 800 Meters, 100 Meters, 5K XC; 4:30pm. Info: Sandy Wetherhold (336)782-0857, ultimate@twincitytc.org.

July 2, Statesville - Iredell County Sweet 13 5K Race Series #9, 6:30pm. Info: Scott McLelland (704)701-6926, samfeet@yahoo.com.

July 3, Charlotte - Charlotte Firecracker 5K, 7pm. Info: (888)720-5787, info@s2fcharlotte.com.

July 4, Brevard - July 4th Firecracker Run/Walk, 5K, 10K & 1 Mile; 8am; Wheelchairs & Strollers Welcome; see website for entry fees. Info: Sammy Kicklighter, Box 375, Brevard, NC 28712; (828)884-3931, sammykicklighter@gmail.com, www.brevardrotary.org.

July 4, Carrboro - Four on the Fourth, 4 Miles. Info: Le Tour Team (919)923-3861, letourdecarrboro@gmail.com.

July 4, Charlotte - July 4th Spectacular 4 Miler, 7:30am. Info: (704)358-0717, registration@runforyourlife.com.

July 4, Columbus - Columbus Firecracker 5K, 8am; $25 by 6/27, after $30. Info: Columbus Firecracker 5K, POB 1481, Tryon, NC 28782; Ross Fox (828)859-9979, rossmfox@hotmail.com, www.firecracker5k.org.

July 4, Dallas - Cavalier's 5K Trail Race, 8:30am; Kids FR, 9:20am. Info: Luz Martinez (704)750-1524, luzmartinez@gaston.k12.nc.us.

July 4, Kernersville – 18th Annual Kernersville Medical Center 5K Rotary Parade Run, 8:30am; $20 by 6/30, after $25. Info: Brian Stewart, 270 Post Oak Rd., Kernersville, NC 27284; (336)399-8045, bstewart@eastridge.net, www.onthemarksports.com.

July 4, Lake Park - Common Heart Firecracker Run, 10K 7:30am; 5K 9:15am; 1K 9:20am; Kids Firecracker Dash 10am. Info: Keith Adams (704)218-9060, firecrackerrun@thecommonplace.org.

July 4, Murphy - Firecracker Run, 10K, 5K, 2 mile walk, 8am. Info: Sheri Brydebell (828)835-3700, sheri.brydebell@cherokeecounty-nc.gov.

July 6, Cary - Run for Liberty, 5K-9am, 1mile-8:30am. Info: James DelBianco (919)740-8510, jim@delbiancopo.com.

July 6, Huntersville - Firecracker 5K, 7:45am; Super Soaker 100 Yard Dash for Kids, 9am. Info: Shawna Madison (704)766-2222, smadison@huntersville.org.

July 9, Union Grove - Iredell County Sweet 13 5K Race Series #10, 6:30pm. Info: Scott McLelland (704)701-6926, samfeet@yahoo.com.

July 12, Concord - Streetlight 5K, 7:30pm; 1 Mile FR, 7pm. Info: recreation@concordnc.gov.

July 13, Asheville - Gay 5K and Rainbow Romp, 5K Run 8:45am; FR/Walk 9:15am. Info: Holly Paar (828)337-3730, holly@blueridgepride.com.

July 13, Boone - Grandfather Mountain Marathon, 6:30am. Info: weaverjt@appstate.edu.

July 13, Cary - Alpha & Omega "Superhero" 5K, 8am; Kids 1/2 Mile, 9am. Info: georgia.livolsi@gmail.com.

July 13, Greensboro - Fire on the Track 5,000 Meters, 6pm. Info: jen@offnrunningsports.com.

July 13, Mooresville - Lake Norman Excursion 5K Run & Rides (40, 68 & 100 Mile options), 5K 7am; Rides 8am; Family Fun Ride 9am. Info: Leigh-Ann Mueller (704)663-8812, leigh_ann@coolbreezecyclery.com.

July 13, Morganton - Athletic Quilt Street Light 5K, 9:30pm; $10 by 7/10, $15 on RD. Info: Robert Murray, 801 Briggs St., Valdese, NC 28690; Robert Murray (828)879-2073, rmurray@burke.k12.nc.us.

July 13, Wilmington - Tri-Span 5K/10K, 7am; $25/5K, $30/10K by 7/1; after 7/1 $30/5K, $35/10K; Race Day $35/5K, $40/10K. Info: Dalia Nir, YMCA, 2710 Market St., Wilmington, NC 28403; (910)251-9622 X246, dalia.nir@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org, Register Online: www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org or www.sportoften.com.

July 16, Love Valley - Iredell County Sweet 13 5K Race Series #11, 6:30pm. Info: Scott McLelland (704)701-6926, samfeet@yahoo.com.

July 19, Pleasant Garden - Moonlight Bootlegger 5k trail race, 9pm. Info: Rich Swor, info@triviumracing.com.

July 20, Asheboro - The Sleigh Ride & Run 5K, 8am; 25, 45 & 75 mile ride. Info: Zach Ausband (336)510-0523, zausband@operationredsleigh.com.

July 20, Beaufort - Historic Beaufort Road Race, 10K, 5K & 1 Mile. Info: Tabbie (252)728-4583 (x137), bsmith2@ec.rr.com.

July 23, Statesville - Iredell County Sweet 13 5K Race Series #12, 6:30pm. Info: Scott McLelland (704)701-6926, samfeet@yahoo.com.

July 27, Asheville - Bele Chere 5K, Kid's FR; 7:30am. Info: events@idaph.net.

July 27, Cary - Roundabout 5K, 8am. Info: (919)460-4964, william.davis@townofcary.org.

July 27, Chapel Hill - Race to Sustainability II - 6K Trail Run, 9am. Info: Michael Jones (919)360-5606, mike@revolutionbio.com.

July 20, Charlotte - River Bound Race Series, 5K & 15K; 8am. Info: lleonetti@ncobs.org.

July 20, Creedmoor - Viking 5K Run, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR/Walk, 9am. Info: Don Colgan (919)619-5510, colgand@gcs.k12.nc.us; Chris Crowder (919)603-3974, chriscrowder2007@yahoo.com.

July 20, Jonas Bridge - The Scream! Half Marathon. Info: david@leetiming.com.

July 20, Pineville - James K. Polk 5K, 1 Mile FR; 7:30am. Info: Kristy Detwiler (704)889-2400, parknrec@pinevilledsl.net.

July 20, Salisbury - 5K Run/Walk for the Greenway & 1/2 Mile FR, 8am. Info: Steve Clark (704)638-5289, sclar@salisburync.gov.

July 20, Spruce Pine - Spruce Pine Skedaddle 5K, 8am; Fun Run after 5K; $25 by 7/5 (for race shirt) & 7/17 online deadline; $35 on RD. Info: Spruce Pine Skedaddle, 125 Hospital Dr., Spruce Pine, NC 28777; Heather Greene (828)766-1592, heather.greene@msj.org, www.blueridgehospital.org.

July 20, Winston-Salem - Beat the Heat 5K & NC-USATF 5K Championship, 7pm. Info: Er Ralston, Race Director (336)749-7008, erralston@yahoo.com.

July 26, Gastonia - Gastonia Grizzlies 5K, 7pm. Info: Steve Davria (704)865-8551, steve@gastonymca.org.

July 27, Durham - Habitat Bull Moon Ride & Run, 5k run/walk or 12 mile ride, ride-8:15pm, run/walk-8:30pm. Info: Tammy Dorfman (919)632-5613, tamdorf@aol.com.

July 27, Durham - I Am Too Sexy 5K, 8am. Info: toosexyfamily@gmail.com.

July 27, Morrisville - Run With Heart, 5K Run/Walk & Kid's FR, 8am. Info: gevetta@runwithheart.org.

July 30, Statesville - Iredell County Sweet 13 5K Race Series #13, 6:30pm. Info: Scott McLelland (704)701-6926, samfeet@yahoo.com.

Aug. 1, Asheville - Cross Country Grand Prix Series - Event #1 - 5K, 6:30pm. Info: aaron@footrxasheville.com.

Aug. 3, Durham - Strides for Lupus 5K, 9am. Info: Nikeita Grady (919)697-6423, grady.gateway@gmail.com.

Aug. 3, Kernersville - Glow in the Park 5K, 8:45pm. Info: Richard Swor (313)304-0903, trivium.racing@gmail.com.

Aug. 3, Raleigh - Dog Days of Summer 5K. Info: Paula O'Neal (919)369-2529, runraleighraces@aol.com.

Aug. 9, Woodleaf (Cleveland) - Tomato Trot 5K, 7pm/Friday; $20 by 8/8, $25 on RD. Info: Patti Safrit, POB 28, Woodleaf, NC 27054; (704)278-4248 tomatotrot@yahoo.com, www.unitypresbyterianchurch.com, www.sportoften.com.

Aug. 10, Asheville - Hotter Than Haiti 10K, 8am. Info: laurieatowers@gmail.com.

Aug. 10, Black Mountain - Sourwood 5K and Cheshire Pump & Run, 8:30am. Info: Sourwood 5K (828)669-1902, info@sourwood5K.com.

Aug. 10, Cary - Bella Rose Strides for Babies 5K, 8am. Info: aaronleininger@yahoo.com.

Aug. 10, Greensboro - Run4Roo 4 Mile Run/Walk. Info: Scott Bassett (336)253-3153, smbassett@hotmail.com.

Aug. 10, Valdese - Great Waldensian Footrace, 5K & 10K 8am; 1 Mile Walk/Run to follow; $15 before 8/8, $16 on RD. Info: Town of Valdese, c/o Jeff Morse, Box 339, Valdese, NC 28690; (828)879-2116.

Aug. 10, Winston-Salem - Mission 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile Non-Competitive Run/Walk, 8am. Info: (336)722-8477.

Aug. 11, Blowing Rock - The Ascent 3.7 Mile Hill Climb & Du, 3.7 Mile Run, 9.25 Mile Bike, Duathlon; Run 12pm; Bike & Du 10am. Info: Andrew Stackhouse (828)719-8448, info@pirateraceproductions.com, http://www.highcountryrun.com.

Aug. 17, Charlotte - 2013 Trail Run Challenge, 10K & 5K; Individual/Teams; 8:30am. Info: runners@trailrunchallenge.com.

Aug. 17, Newton - Soldier's Reunion Run, 5K Run/Walk 8:30am, 1 Mile 8am. Info: Carol A. Stiles (828)695-4317, cstiles@newtonnc.gov.

Aug. 17, Spruce Pine - Springmaid Summer Splash Trail Races, 5K, 10K, 10K $30 by 8/11, $40 after; 5K $25 by 8/11, $30 after. Info: Matt Hollified, 56 Southridge Dr., Spruce Pine, NC 28777, (828)467-1812, matthollifield@mitchellraces.com, www.mitchellraces.com.

Aug. 22, Fletcher - Cross Country Grand Prix Series - Event #2 - 5K, 6:30pm. Info: aaron@footrxasheville.com.

Aug. 23-25, Lake Lure - Lake Lure Olympiad Sports Festival, 8/23: 10K Dam Run 7pm; 8/24: Triathlon 8am; Open Water Swim 11:30am; 8/25: Race to the Rock, 25 Mile Bike Ride 7:30am; 5K Run 7:45am. Info: Michelle McConnell Yelton (828)980-2883, michelle@mcconnellgroup.biz.

Aug. 24, Boone - High Country Triple Crown, Half Marathon, 7:30am; $45 by 8/10, after $55. Info: ASU, Box 32102, Boone, NC 28608; Stacy Sears, Race Coordinator (828)262-6116, triplecrownraces@gmail.com, www.triplecrown.appstate.edu.

Aug. 24, Cary - Run for Life 5K, 1 mile, 5K 8:30am, 1mi 8am. Info: Kathy Klein (919)815-1369.

Aug. 24, Charlotte - OrthoCarolina 10K Classic, 5K Run/Walk; 7:30am. Info: Justin Ratike (704)968-5666, info@orthocarolinaclassic.com.

Aug. 24, Dunn - ACCRF 5K Run, 1 Mile; 9am. Info: Heather Pope (910)892-0027, heatherp@carolinatherapy.net.

Aug. 24, Fontana Dam - The Dam Race, 5K & 10K 9am; 1 Mile FR 8:30am. Info: karl1@touchnc.net.

Aug. 24, Hickory - HCA Knights 5K Run, 8am. Info: Carol Johncock (828) 234-5457, cjohncock@charter.net, www.hickorychristianacademy.com.

Aug. 24, Maggie Valley - Maggie Valley Moonlight Run 8K, 8:30pm. Info: greg@gloryhoundevents.com.

Aug. 24, Raleigh - Raleigh 8000, 7:30am. Info: TarRiverRunningCo@gmail.com.

Aug. 31, Clemmons - Run the House 5K, 8:30am. Info: Kelcie Lynch (336)767-4320, kelcie.lynch@ncsecu.org.

Aug. 31-Sept. 2, Boone - Blue Ridge Mountain Throwdown, 8/31: Half Marathon 7:30am; The Gauntlet 10:30am; New River Cyclo-cross 2pm; 9/1: High Country Triathlon 2pm; Railroad Grade Time Trial 5:30pm. 9/2: New River Triathlon 7:30am. Info: Ken Sevensky (336)877-8888, info@mountainthrowdown.com.

Aug. 31, Wilmington - March of Dimes 5K For Healthier Babies, 5K 8am, 1 mile fun run 8:05. Info: Jen Peterken (910)620-8276, librajen@bellsouth.net.

Sept. 1, Charlotte - Labor Day Festival Trail Race, 5K & 15K; 9am. Info: Adam Bratton (704)391-3900, abratton@usnwc.org.

Sept. 6, Asheville - Blue Ridge Relay, 208 Mile Relay; 6:30am. Info: Ken Sevensky (336)877-8888, info@blueridgerelay.com.

Sept. 7, Cary - Carying Place 5K Run, 5K Walk, 1 Mile & Kid's Dash; 9am. Info: marcoizzi@me.com, chris.pelnik@pelnik.com.

Sept 7, Charlotte - PurpleStride Charlotte 2013, 5K Run/Walk, 7am (Marshall Park); $30/Adult 5K Run by 8/19, $35 on Event Day. Info: Holly Patz/Christina Lerubio (310)706-3347, hpatz@pancanvolunteer.org, clerubio@pancan.org, www.purplestride.org/charlotte.

Sept. 7, Charlotte - Hog Jog 5K, 7:45am. Info: Chris Raynor (704)688-8520, craynor@charlottesports.org.

Sept. 7, North Hills - North Hills 5K, 1 Mile, Kid's 100-yd. dash; 8am. Info: sgood@rocraleigh.com.

Sept. 9, Lillington - Veteran's Day 5K, 9am. Info: Greg Gephardt (814)397-7771, racedirector.vfw6722@gmail.com.

Sept. 12, Asheville - Cross Country Grand Prix Series - Event #3 - 5K, 6:30pm. Info: aaron@footrxasheville.com.

Sept. 14, Asheville - River Bound Race Series, 5K, half marathon, 8am. Info: Luiz Leonetti, lleonetti@ncobs.org.

Sept. 14, Cary - Run Your Heart Out 5K, 8am. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

Sept. 14, Drexel - Drexel 5K, fun run, 5K 7pm, fun run 6:30pm. Info: Bryan Land (828)310-5182, Porkster6@yahoo.com.

Sept. 14, Farmville - Farmville 5K Road Race, 8am. Info: farmville5kroadrace@gmail.com.

Sept. 14. Middlesex - Warren "Sneak" Lewis 5K Memorial Run, 1 Mile; 8:30am. Info: miste.strickland@nashcountync.gov.

Sept. 14, Morrisville - Jack and Jill Ran Up the Hill 5K, 1 Mile; 8am. Info: ptaylor@pameladtaylorcpa.com.

Sept. 14, Mt. Ulla - Hoffner Organic Farm Dairy Dash 5K Trail Run & 1/2 Mile Kid's FR; 9am; $20/5K early, $25 RD; $10/FR (Kids 12-under). Info: David Freeze (704)310-6741, david.freeze@ctc.net, www.salisburyrowanrunners.org, www.sportoften.com.

Sept. 14, Raleigh - Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Cancer Walk & 5K Run, 8am. Info: Melanie Parkins Bacheler (919)323-9523, ovarianawarenesswalk@hotmail.com.

Sept. 21, Blowing Rock - Stick Boy Mayview Madness 5K Run/Walk & Kid's 1 Mile FR, 8am; $20/5K, $10/Kids FR by 9/15, $30 on RD. Info: ZAP Fitness, POB 192, Blowing Rock, NC 28605; (828)295-6198, zapfitness@gmail.com, www.active.com/running/blowing-rock-nc/stickboy-mayview-madness-5k-and-k....

Sept. 21, Cary - Amberly Search for a Cure 5K, 8am. Info: dsmunger@gmail.com.

Sept. 21, Charlotte - River Bound Race Series, 5K & Half Marathon; 8am. Info: lleonetti@ncobs.org.

Sept. 21, Greenville - The Run for Literacy, 5K, fun run. Info: James Orr (252)902-9712, james@runtheeast.com.

Sept. 21, Goldsboro - Hillbilly Hike Obstacle Race, 5K obstacle, river tubing, 8am. Info: Mark Wilson (919)739-7484.

Sept. 21, High Point - Warren Rives 5K, 1 mile, 5K 8:30am, 1mi-8am. Info: April Carty (336)878-6293, ACarty@HPRHS.com.

Sept. 21, Raleigh - Women's Distance Festival 5K, Kid's 1/4 Mile Run; 8:30am. Info: resitton@yahoo.com.

Sept. 21, Raleigh - Johnson Lexus 5K, 10K & Half Marathon; 7am. Info: midtownmultisport@gmail.com.

Sept. 21, The Triangle - Tunnel to Towers Series 5K Run/Walk, 9am (tentative). Info: thetriangle@tunnel2towers.org.

Sept. 28, Asheville - Asheville Citizen-Times City Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K. Info: Greg Duff (828)400-5868, greg@gloryhoundevents.com.

Sept. 28, Greensboro - Triad Ten Miler, 7:30am; 8K, 7:45am. Info: trivium.racing@gmail.com.

Sept. 28, Winterville - On the Run with Riley's Army. Info: Kimber Stone (252)412-8191.

Sept. 29, Cary - Rotary District 7710's RotaryGlobalRun4Water, 5K 4pm. Info: becca@smithandsmithcpa.com.

Oct. 4, Asheville - Cross Country Grand Prix Series - Event #4 - 5K, 6:30pm. Info: aaron@footrxasheville.com.

Oct. 5, Greensboro - The Vasque Triple Lakes Trail Race, 40 Mile, Marathon & Half Marathon; 8am. Info: Scott Bassett (336)253-3153, scott@onthemarksports.com.

Oct. 5, Selma - Selma Railroad Run, 5K 8am. Info: recsupervisor@selma-nc.com.

Oct. 6, Raleigh - RunRaleigh Half Marathon, 7am; 5K, 7:30am. Info: runraleighraces@aol.com.

Oct. 11, Boone - High Country Triple Crown, The Knob 2 Miles, 5:30pm. Info: Stacy Sears, Race Coordinator (828)262-6116, triplecrownraces@gmail.com, www.triplecrown.appstate.edu.

Oct. 12, Charlotte - Ramblin' Rose Women's Half Marathon & 5 Mile Run. Info: (877)293-6387, info@ramblinroseevents.com.

Oct. 12, Greensboro - Cannonball Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. Info: scott@onthemarksports.com.

Oct. 12, Wake Forest - Paws for Life 5K-9, 5K & 1 Mile Walk; 10am. Info: klarson@aldagen.com.

Oct. 12, Waynesville - Bethel Half Marathon, 5K, 8:30am. Info: Lucas Sorrells (828)734-4099, lucas@jerue.com.

Oct. 12, West Jefferson - Mount Jefferson Challenge, 7.2 Miles; 9am. Info: Ken Sevensky (336)877-8888, info@rivermarathon.com.

Oct. 19, Cherokee - Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. Info: Greg Duff (828)400-5868, greg@gloryhoundevents.com.

Oct. 19, Raleigh - Oktoberfest Run Green 8K, 3pm. Info: uncwheeler@gmail.com.

Oct. 19, Lexington - Barbecue Festival Hawg Run 5K, 1 mile fun run/walk, 7:30am. Info: Stephanie Naset (336)956-1880, ss@barbecuefestival.com.

Oct. 19, Winston-Salem - Salem 5K on the Greenway, 5K, 8am. Info: Jonathan Miller (336)404-0000, info@salem5konthegreenway.org

Oct. 20, Durham - Bull City Race Fest, half marathon, 5 mile run, 1 mile, 7:30am. Info: (877)293-6387, spcial@bullcityracefest.com

Oct. 20, Statesville - Carolina BalloonFest 5k & Kids fun run, 8:30am. Info: Cameron Beddingfield (828)308-2722, Cameron_beddingfield@yahoo.com.

Oct. 24, Asheville - Cross Country Grand Prix Series - Event #5 - 5K, 6:30pm. Info: aaron@footrxasheville.com.

Oct. 26, Cary - Futures for Kids 5K, 10am. Info: craigl@f4k.org.

Oct. 26, Greensboro - Greensboro Marathon, Marathon, Half- Marathon, Marathon Relay, and 5K, 8am. Info: Richard Swor (313)304-0903, trivium.racing@gmail.com.

Oct. 26, Mount Airy - Vineyard Stomp 5K Cross-Country Race at Round Peak Vineyards, 11am. Info: Kari (336)352-5595, kari@roundpeak.com.

Oct. 27, Raleigh - Halloween Hustle 5K, 8:30am. Info: nclemens@ccwakefieldplantation.com.

Oct. 27, Raleigh - Monster Dash 5K, 1 Mile l& Kid's 100 yd. dash; 1:45pm. Info: mikez.caprun@gmail.com.

Oct. 27, Wake Forest - Hallowed Half Marathon, 10K, 7:30am. Info: Sharon Casper, (919)524-7104, signatureraces@gmail.com.

Nov. 2, Murphy - Kickin' Asphalt Half Marathon & 5K, 7:30am. Info: Nancy Lane (828)837-2242, admin@cherokeecountychamber.com.

Nov. 3, Raleigh - Raleigh City of Oaks Marathon, Rex Healthcare Half Marathon & News & Observer Old Reliable 10K Run. Info: Carolyn Micheels (919)761-7073, carolyn@cityofoaksmarathon.com.

Nov. 3, Wilmington - Carolina Sports Medicine Battleship North Carolina Half Marathon & 5K, 8am. Info: Ed Fore (910)398-5539, edfore7628@bellsouth.net.

Nov. 8, Brevard - Cross Country Grand Prix Series - Event #6 - 6K, 6:30pm. Info: aaron@footrxasheville.com.

Nov. 9, Bald Head Island - Maritime Classic, 10K, 5K 12:30pm, 1 mile fun run 12pm. Info: Sally Meserole, sallymeserole@bellsouth.net.

Nov. 9, Gastonia - Spencer Mountain 10 Mile, 5K, 8am. Info: Stephanie Fridley (704)865-8551, sfridley@gastonymca.org.

Nov. 9, Mount Airy - Mayberry Half Marathon & 10K, 8am. Info: Darren Lewis (336)786-8313, dlewis@mountairy.org.

Nov. 10, Outer Banks - Gateway Outer Banks Marathon & Southern Fried Half Marathon, marathon, half marathon, 8K, 5K, fun run. Info: (252)255-6273, info@obxse.org.

Nov. 16, Charlotte - Thunder Road Marathon & Half Marathon, 7:45am; 5K Run/Walk, 8:15am. Info: (704)358-0717, marathoninfo@runforyourlife.com.

Nov. 28, Winston-Salem - Turkey Strut 5K, 9am. Info: Benji Jones (336)471-3322, benji@setupevents.com.

Nov. 30, McAdenville - ChristmasTown 5K, 6:30pm. Info: Tim Jennings (704)822-9622, tjennings@gastonymca.org.

Nov. 30, Taylorsville - Rotary's Reindeer 8K Romp, 8K, 9am. Info: Benjamin Zachary (828)632-2103, bizachary@hotmail.com.

Dec. 7, Charlotte - ACC Championship Chase 5K, 8am. Info: Chris Raynor (704)688-8520, craynor@charlottesports.org.