North Carolina Running Calendar

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

Sept. 3, Salisbury - BB&T Sunset Run, 5K Run/Walk, 8pm; 1/2 mi. FR, 8:45pm; $20 5K, after 8/31 $25; 1/2 mi. $10. Info: David Freeze (704)239-5508, www.salisburyrowanrunners.org

Sept. 4, Boiling Springs Lake - Go Jump in the Lake 5K & 1.5 Mile FR/Walk, 8am. Info: eerickson@ec.rr.com.

Sept. 4, Boone - Run the Gauntlet, 4.3 Miles; 9am; $65/per runner. Info: (336)877-8888, info@thegauntletrun.com, www.thegauntletrun.com

Sept. 4, Charlotte - Operation Homefront Freedom 5K Run, 8am. Info: (704)358-0717 (x204).

Sept. 4, Franklin - Blue Planet 5K for Clean Water, 9am. Info: Canyon Woodward (828)342-5999.

Sept. 4, Greensboro - RUN for the RUB, 10K 8:30am; Name Your Distance Fun Run, 8:40am; $25 before 8/1, $30 on RD. Info: Joel Tull (336)545-1935, joeltull@joeltull.com, www.joeltull.com.

Sept. 4, Greensboro - X-C Carnival 5K w/Team & Individual Championships, 5K (Men/Women together) 8am; $20 by 8/15, after $35. Info: Bill Cason, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27410; (336)734-3009, casonw@guilford.edu, www.guilford.edu/athletics/mxc

Sept. 4, Hendersonville - Apple Festival 8K Run, 8am. Info: (828)697-4557.

Sept. 4, Wilmington - March of Dimes 5K for Healthier Babies, 8am. Info: librajen@bellsouth.net.

Sept. 4-6, Lake Waccamaw - Take the Lake, 15 Mile Run/Walk, 8am (9/4); 14 Mile Paddle, 8am (9/5); 15 Mile Bike & Hike, 2pm (9/5); 4 Mile Swim, 8am (9/6). Info: Mark Gilchrist (910)642-4104 (x 241).

Sept. 5, Davidson - XTERRA North Carolina Fisher Farms 10 mi., 5 mi. Trail Running Race, 8:30am. Info: Tim Schroer (404)310-3628, tim@dirtyspokes.com.

Sept. 11, Ahoskie - ViQuest Center/Ahoskie Heritage Day 5K, 10am. Info: Jonathan Unger (252)209-3090.

Sept. 11, Archdale - Bush Hill 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: David Pollock (336)861-7788.

Sept. 11, Asheville - North Buncombe Middle School Tech 5K Run, 8am. Info: 5losthikers@charter.net.

Sept. 11, Boone - 4 Mile Challenge, 8am. Info: Steve Collie (828)264-8312, scollie@abfboone.org.

Sept. 11, Chapel Hill - Aging in Stride 5K, 9am. Info: Juliana Kyle (205)382-2991.

Sept. 11, Charlotte - Hog Jog 5K, 8am. Info: Chris Clouden (704)688-8531.

Sept. 11, Charlotte - Camp Care 5K, 9am. Info: Laura Klein (704)578-5841.

Sept. 11, Greensboro - Run 4 the Greenway, 8K 5:30pm. Info: Scott Bassett (336)253-3153.

Sept. 11, Highlands - Old Edwards Inn & Spa Par 5K, 8am. Info: Dave Linn (828)421-7637, dlinn@oldedwardsinn.com.

Sept. 11, High Point - Knights 5K Run for Disabilities, 8am. Info: Jim Wall (336)339-1332.

Sept. 11, Kernersville - Triangle Fitness 5K, 7pm; $15 by 8/15, after $20. Info: Blake Ward, 380 Fielding Dr., Kernersville, NC 27284; Blake Ward (336)972-6302, hward@triad.rr.com, www.kernersville-running-club.org

Sept. 11, Mooresville - Piedmont HealthCare Historic Mooresville 5K, 8am; 1K, 8:30am. Info: Vince Pastore (704)677-2900.

Sept. 11, Ocean Isle Beach - SunBare Whispers 5K Run & Walk (Clothing Opt.), 10am. Info: Sue Butts (704)880-4561, buttsarunnin@aol.com.

Sept. 11, Raleigh - North Hills 5K, 9am; 1 Mile, 9:15am; Kids Dash 100 yd., 10am; $25/5K, $15/1 mi., $10/Kids Dash by 9/1; after add $5. Info: Spencer Good, 4815 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609; Rev. Spencer Good (919)787-3740, sgood@rocraleigh.com, www.northhills5k.com

Sept. 11, Raleigh - Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Cancer 5K, 8:30am. Info: Melanie Bacheler (919)323-9523.

Sept. 11, Rocky Mount - Fords Colony Race, 10K, 8:15am; 5K, 8:20am; Family FR, 7:45am. Info: runrmec@yahoo.com.

Sept. 11, Sunset Beach - Brunswick Family Assistance 5 Mile Run, 8am. Info: (910)755-3313.

Sept. 11, Wake Forest - Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk, 8am/comp & 8:15/walk. Info: Aaron Quick (919)650-8331.

Sept. 11, Winston-Salem - Run for Justice 5K, 8:30am; 1 mi. FR/Walk, 8am. Info: Bill Gibbs (336)403-7557.

Sept. 12, Asheville - JBL Memorial 5K Run, 9am. Info: Susan Dorsett (336)940-3935.

Sept. 12, Raleigh - Friesen 5K Run with the Canes, 9am. Info: butch.robertson@earthlink.net.

Sept. 16, Wilmington - HWF 5K Run/Walk for Preservation, 6:30pm. Info: (910)762-2511.

Sept. 17-18, Asheville - Blue Ridge Relay, 208 Mile. Info: (336)877-8888, info@blueridgerelay.com.

Sept. 18, Asheville - Asheville Citizen-Times Half Marathon & 5K Run & Walk; $55/half, 25/5K 7/1-9/17. Info: greg@gloryhoundevents.com, www.citizen-times.com/race

Sept. 18, Badin - Run the Valley Half Marathon, 7:30am; 5K & 10K, 8:15am. Info: Vac & Dash (704)983-3274.

Sept. 18, (40 minutes NW of) Boone - Cherokee Cove Challenge 5K, CANCELLED 9am. Info: Dawn Antonucci (423)727-8560, www.cherokeecove.org

Sept. 18, Charlotte - Carolinas Medical Center Women's Institute Race for Fetal Hope 5K Run/Walk, 8am. Info: Talitha McGuinness (980)721-5799.

Sept. 18, Charlotte - Run for Mercy Charlotte 5K & Family Walk, 9am. Info: Nickie Haas (704)652-1852.

Sept. 18, Cramerton - On The Run: Raising Awareness on Developmental Disabilities, 5K 9am. Info: Mary Corey (704)813-4433.

Sept. 18, DuPont State Forest - Hickory Mountain 10K Trail Run, 9am. Info: Lydia Odell (828)553-5628.

Sept. 18, Elizabeth City - Waterway 5K Run/Walk, 9am. Info: (252)384-4446.

Sept. 18, Greensboro - Triad Arthritis Walk & 5K Run, 9am. Info: Nicole Grubb (336)769-1020, ngrubb427@gmail.com.

Sept. 18, Greenville - Run, Walk & Roll 5K & FR, 8:30am. Info: kip.sloan@ecrun.org.

Sept. 18, Henderson - The Foundation 5, 5K, 1 mi. & Kid's Dash; 8am. Info: laraian@mphosp.org.

Sept. 18, High Point - Warren Rives 5K Run/Walk, 8:30am; Fun Run, 8am; $20/5K by 9/1, after $25; $5/FR. Info: Julie Samuels (336)878-6292, www.givetohighpointregional.com, www.active.com

Sept. 18, Hildebran - Royal Fest 5K, 8:30am. Info: Gina Bumgarner (828)397-3181.

Sept. 18, King - King of the Hill 5K, 9am. Info: Tiffany Broyles (336)985-9622 (x26).

Sept. 18, Lillington - Adam Gillette Memorial 5K Race, 8am. Info: Ellen Gillette (910)890-2839.

Sept. 18, Murphy - Two Hours from Anywhere, 5K 9am. Info: Kathi Osborne (828)835-7506.

Sept. 18, Todd - Railroad Grade 5K Run, 9am; $17 by 9/16, after $20. Info: Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund, c/o Janet Moretz, 215 Len Moretz Rd., Boone, NC 28607; Helen Moretz (828)264-7142, fhb.mrtz@yahoo.com, http://webpages.charter.net/boonegirl/.

Sept. 18, Valle Crucis - Run for the Red Marathon, 7am; Half Marathon, 7:30am; $67.50 by 9/9, after $79.00. Info: Sonny Sweet, 331 Queen St., Ste. B, Boone, NC 28607; (828)264-8226, sonnysweet@bellsouth.net, www.runforthered.org

Sept. 19, Asheville - Run for the Horses 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk; 2pm. Info: Hope for Horses (828)683-0160.

Sept. 19, Chapel Hill - Engineers Without Borders 6K Run for Water, 9am. Info: jastram@email.unc.edu.

Sept. 19, Raleigh - Magnficent Mile, 2pm. Info: Jim Young (919)873-1207.

Sept. 19, Snow Hill - Tater Trot 5K Run, 5K Walk; 2pm. Info: Shawna Wooten (252)747-3446.

Sept. 25, Chapel Hill - Cleft Palate Gallop 5K, 9am. Info: Eric Nicholson (919)244-0502.

Sept. 25, Charlotte - River Bound Race Series, Half Marathon 8am. Info: Macie Stratton (704)391-3900.

Sept. 25, Charlotte - Kids With Cancer 5K & Fun Run, 8am; $25 by 9/22, after $30. Info: Brad Lakeson, 4222 Old Course Dr., Charlotte, NC 28277; (704)708-5480, blakeson@aol.com, Registration - www.rmssports.com

Sept. 25, Hillsborough - Bands on the Run 5K & Kids 1/2 mi. FR, 9am. Info: (919)245-4050, 245-4000.

Sept. 25, Louisburg - Relay for Life 5K, 8am. Info: (919)818-1229.

Sept. 25, Raleigh - The Patrol Stroll, 1 Mile FR 8:30am; 5K Run/Walk 9am; MADD Dash for Kids 10am; $20 by 9/20, after $30. Info: Wellness Coordinator-The Patrol Stroll, 3318 Old Garner Rd., Raleigh, NC 27610; Walter E. Cleary (919)286-5101; waltercleary@verizon.net, www.thepatrolstroll.org

Sept. 25, Raleigh - Women's Distance Festival 5K (Women Only), 8:30am; 1/4 mi. Kid's Run, 9:30am. Info: Rhonda Logan (919)873-1207.

Sept. 25, Winston-Salem - Salem Lake Trail Races, 30K 8am; 10K 8:30am. Info: Steve Bennett (336)722-2489.

Sept. 26, Charlotte - Hendrick Marrow Program Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:30am; 1K & Kids' Dash. Info: (612)884-8707.

Sept. 26, Durham - Fitness World Fall 5K, 9am. Info: (919)544-9000.

Sept. 26, Raleigh - Anna's Angels 10 Miler & 5K, 8am. Info: Michelle Pfeiffer (919)604-3350.

Oct. 2, Charlotte - Charlotte Race for the Cure, 5K 7:15am. Info: Lisa Crockett Moom (704)347-8181.

Oct. 2, Edenton - Edenton Peanut Festival 5K. Info: jorr@orronline.com.

Oct. 2, Etowah - Race to Remember 5K Run/Walk & 10K, 8am; $25 by 9/17, after $30; $5 Student Discount (18-under). Info: Nancy Lauffer (828)230-9548, info@racetoremember.org, www.racetoremember.org

Oct. 2, Macclesfield - Dorothy Pope Memorial 5K Race, 8am. Info: HLD1129@ecu.edu.

Oct. 2, Morganton - HOP 5k, 10k and 1 mi. Family Fun Run, $15 - 5k and 10k, $10 - 1mi. Family Fun Run by 9/30. Info: Melanie Mikusa, 108 Constitution Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, (828)433-0752, usaed1@bellsouth.net, www.morgantonserviceleague.org/hop.

Oct. 2, Selma - Selma Railroad Run, 5K 8am. Info: Joni Hubble-Zeneberg (919)975-1411.

Oct. 2, Spencer - Cavalier 5K Run, CANCELLED!. 9am. Info: Mandy Mills (704)202-3365, www.rss.k12.nc.us/nrhs/5k/

Oct. 2, Webster - WestCare Smoky Streak 10K, 9am; 5K 9:45am; $20 by 9/29, after $25. Info: Krysta Cooper, 98 Doctors Dr., Ste. 210, Sylva, NC 28779; Krysta Cooper (828)586-7404, krysta_cooper@westcare.org, www.westcare.org/about-westcare/westcare-foundation

Oct. 2,Winston-Salem - Run for Your Life 5K & 1 Mile, 8am/9am. Info: Susan Doran (336)971-9770.

Oct. 3, Greenville - Run for the Booty Half Marathon, 5K, 1 Mile & Kid's Dash. Info: butch.Robertson@earthlink.com.

Oct. 8, Boone - The Knob - 2 Miles of Pure Hill, 5:30pm. Info: triplecrownraces@gmail.com.

Oct. 9, Barco - Wild Goose Chase 5K, 9am; Kid's Dash, 10am. Info: Shannon Kinser (252)453-9497.

Oct. 9, Bethel - Bethel Half Marathon & 5K, 8:30am. Info: Barbara Eaffaldano (828)646-0303.

Oct. 9, Cornelius - Aquesta 5K, 8am. Info: Benji Jones (336)471-3322, Benji@setupevents.com.

Oct. 9, Greensboro - Triple Lakes Trail Race, 40 Mile, Marathon & Half Marathon, 8am. Info: Scott Bassett (336)253-3153.

Oct. 9, Greenville - Good Samaritan 5K Run, 9am. Info: kip.sloan@ecrun.org.

Oct. 9, Mt. Airy - 5K on the Greenway, 8:30am. Info: Darren Lewis (336)786-8313.

Oct. 9, Raleigh - Triangle Run/Walk for Autism, 5K, 1 mi.; 9am; $25 by 9/21. Info: Autism Society of NC, 505 Oberlin Rd., Ste. 230, Raleigh, NC 27605; Heather Hargrave (919)865-5057, hhargrave@autismsociety-nc.org, www.trianglerunwalkforautism.com

Oct. 9, Reidsville - Reidsville Junior Service League 5K Run, 8am; 1 mi. FR, 8:45am. Info: Stephanie Ellington (336)362-7947.

Oct. 16, Asheville - SouthCliff Black & Blue Classic, Black-6.5 mi. 10am; Blue 2.6 mi. 10:05am; $20/Blue, $25/Black by 10/10; after $25/$30. Info: Glory Hound Events, 49 Rolling Dr., Waynesville, NC 28786; Greg Duff (828)400-5868, greg@gloryhoundevents.com, www.gloryhoundevents.com/southcliff-black-blue-classic

Oct. 16, Burlington - Legs for Life 5K, 8:30am. Info: Marcy Green (336)586-3596.

Oct. 16, Burnsville - Burnsville Town Square Scamper, 9am. Info: Erica Deaton (828)682-7557.

Oct. 16, Greensboro - Cannonball Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:30am. Info: race@cannonballrunrace.com.

Oct. 16, Greensboro - RRCA North Carolina Open X-C Championships, 8K, 3K X-C Walk/Jog/Fun Run, 8K 11:30am; 3K 12:30pm; $20 by 10/1, after $30. Info: Bill Cason, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27410; (336)734-3009, casonw@guilford.edu, www.guilford.edu/athletics/mxc

Oct. 16, Hollister - Medoc Trail Races, Marathon & 10 Miler; 8am. Info: runrmec@yahoo.com.

Oct. 16, New Bern - Neuse River Bridge Half Marathon, 7am; 10K, 7:30am; 5K, 7:45am. Info: (252)259-2390.

Oct. 16, Taylorsville - Apple Festival 5K Race, 8am; $20 by 10/1, after $25. Info: Alexander County YMCA, POB 10, Taylorsville, NC 28681; Karen Elkins (828)632-2232, karen@ymcairedell.org, www.acymca.net

Oct. 16, Winston-Salem - Ardmore 5K Race, 9am; FR, 8:30am. Info: Race Dir. (336)724-2217 (ext. 39).

Oct. 17, Chapel Hill - Heels 4 Hope 5K Challenge, 9am. Info: Blake Zanardi (336)580-3258.

Oct. 23, Apex - American Tobacco Trail 10 Miler, 8:50am/Women, 9am/Men. Info: Brad Broyles (919)434-7700.

Oct. 23, Asheville - WNC Run/Walk for Autism, 5K, 1 mi.; 9am; $25 by 10/4. Info: Autism Society of NC, 505 Oberlin Rd., Ste. 230, Raleigh, NC 27605; Heather Hargrave (919)865-5057, hhargrave@autismsociety-nc.org, www.wncrunwalkforautism.com

Oct. 23, Boiling Springs - Pound the Pavement 5K, 7:30am. Info: Brian Arnold (704)406-3552.

Oct. 23, Charlotte - Big South 5K Road Race, 8am. Info: Chad Cook (704)341-7990, Paige Huff (704)287-7859.

Oct. 23, Charlotte - 4.NINER K, 1 mi. 8:15am; 4.9K 8:49am. Info: Ashley Oster (707)687-5827.

Oct. 23, Durham - Duke DPT 5K Run & 1 Mile FR, 9am. Info: kip.sloan@ecrun.org.

Oct. 23, High Point - Outback's Bonzer 5K, 8:30am; 1 Mile FR, 9:30am. Info: William Clodfelter (336)259-1048.

Oct. 23, Manteo - Colony Lost & Found Cross Country 5K, 9am. Info: Rachel Johnson (252)473-9902.

Oct. 23, Matthews - Matthews Rotary 5K Race, 9:30am; 1 m. FR, 10:15am. Info: rotary5krace@gmail.com.

Oct. 23, Morrisville - March of Dimes 5K Run for Healthier Babies, 5K 9am; Mile 10:30am. Info: Scott LaRonda (919)781-2481.

Oct. 23, Pilot - Pilot Mountain 5K Fall Trail Run/Walk, 9am. Info: Sadie Simpson (336)368-2012.

Oct. 23, Sparta - The Run for Gracie 5K Run/Walk, 10am. Info: Daryl Simpson (336)359-8327.

Oct. 23, Washington - Lifestyles 5K, 8am. Info: jorr@orronline.com.

Oct. 30, Brevard - Flight of the Vampire Race, 5K 5pm. Info: Jim Plair (828)885-2906, brevard.rotary@yahoo.com.

Oct. 30, Charlotte - The Freaky 5K, 6pm. Info: mike@setupevents.com.

Oct. 30, Clyde - The Power of Pink, 20 Mile Relay 8am; 4 Mile, 9:30am; $200/Relay (per team) by 10/27;$25/4 mi. by 10/22; after $30/4 mi. Info: Glory Hound Events, 49 Rolling Dr., Waynesville, NC 28786; Greg Duff (828)400-5868, greg@gloryhoundevents.com, www.Haymed.org/power-of-pink.html.

Oct. 30, Concord - Jack O Lantern Jaunt, 5K 5:15pm, 2 Mile Cross Country, 4:45pm; $18/5K, $12/2 mi., $45/Family by 10/22; after $21/5K, $15/2 mi., $55/Family. Info: Perry Gabriel, POB 707, Concord, NC 28026-0707; (704)920-2701, phgabriel@cabarruscounty.us, www.cabarruscounty.us/parks

Oct. 30, Greenville - Sigma Epsilon Alpha Sam's Run 5K, 8:30am. Info: jorr@orronline.com.

Oct. 30, Hamlet - Seaboard Festival 5K, 8am. Info: (910)582-6747.

Oct. 30, Ocean Isle Beach - Rae of Hope 5K, 8am. Info: Angela Smith (336)813-1049.

Oct. 30, Southern Pines - Miles for Mira 5K Fun Run & Dog Walk, 9am. Info: Sallie Beth Johnson (910)528-2302.

Oct. 31, Salisbury - Spooky Sprint 5K, 1/2 mi. FR; 2pm. Info: Jim Duncan (704)202-8143, spookysprint5k@carolina.rr.com, www.active.com

Nov. 6, Bald Head Island - Maritime Classic Road Race, 1 mi. FR Noon; 5K & 10K Run 12:30pm; $30 w/ferry, $25 w/o ferry by 10/29; after $45 w/ferry, $35 w/o ferry. Info: 1(800)234-1666 (ext. 3701), (910)457-3701, www.bhimaritimeclassic.com

Nov. 6, Chapel Hill - Eve Carson Memorial 5K, 10am. Info: Katherine Richey- evecarsonmemorial5k@gmail.com.

Nov. 6, Clemmons - Hope Lung Cancer 5K & 1 mi. FR, 9am. Info: Dusty Donaldson (336)885-5577.

Nov. 6, Conover - Run for Congo Women, 6.9K (4.3 mi.); 20.7K (12.9 mi.); 1pm; $20/6.9K, $35/20.7K by 10/1; $25/6.9K, $45/20.9K by 10/20; $35/20.9K, $50/20.9K 10/21-RD. Info: Robin (828)320-2718, ncrfcw@gmail.com, www.runforcongowomen.org

Nov. 6, Greenville - Road to Rolesville 5K Challenge, 9am. Info: kip.sloan@ecrun.org.

Nov. 6, Hillsborough - The Exceptional Race for Exceptional People, 5K Run 9am; 1 mi. Fun Walk 9:15am. Info: Pam Scism (919)906-6018, septaorange@aol.com, www.orangencsepta.org.

Nov. 6, Mount Airy - Mayberry Half Marathon & Team Marathon, 8am. Info: Darren Lewis (336)786-8313.

Nov. 6, Raleigh - Free to Breathe 5K, 1 mi.; 9am. Info: Jim Young (919)873-1207.

Nov. 6, Roanoke Rapids - The Picasso Run, 10K & 1 mi.; 8:30am. Info: Jenna Fromal (252)578-1218.

Nov. 7, Kernersville - Battle of the Triad Half Marathon, 8am; 5K, 8:15am; $50/half, $25/5K by 11/6, $55/$30 on RD. Info: Off 'N Running Sports, 2201 Joan Ave., Greensboro, NC 27455; John Dewey (336)288-7071, Jennifer.goff@yahoo.com, www.offnrunningsports.com

Nov. 7, Raleigh - City of Oaks Marathon & Rex Healthcare Half Marathon, 7am. Info: committee@cityofoaksmarathon.com.

Nov. 7, Wilmington - Carolina Sports Medicine Battleship NC Half Marathon, 8am; Bay Six 5K, 8:10am; $58/half, $25/5K by 10/2; after $65/half, $30/5K. Info: Ed Fore, Battleship Race, POB 3434, Wilmington, NC 28406; Ed Fore (910)398-5539, edfore7628@bellsouth.net, www.battleshiphalfmarathon.active.com

Nov. 13, Greenville - Boys & Girls Club 5K & FR, 9am. Info: kip.sloan@ecrun.org.

Nov. 13, Lenoir - 10K on the Greenway, 9am; $20 by 11/6, after $25. Info: Meleah Mikeal, POB 958, Lenoir, NC 28645; Anna Coleman (828)757-2196, acoleman@ci.lenoir.nc.us.

Nov. 13, Wilkesboro - OVT Revolutionary Run, 10K & 25K; 8am. Info: racedirectorovt@gmail.com.

Nov. 14, Greensboro - Southeast 5K X-C Team & Individual Championships, 5K; 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm; $20 by 10/31, after $35. Info: Bill Cason, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27410; (336)734-3009, casonw@guilford.edu, www.guilford.edu/athletics/mxc

Nov. 14, Outer Banks - Outer Banks Marathon & Gateway Bank Half Marathon, 7am. Info: (252)261-6296.

Nov. 20, Apex - Turkey Trot 5K, 10am. Info: Karl Lyon (919)249-3345.

Nov. 20, Asheville - Tails and Trails 5K, 5K run, 5K fun run/walk with your dog, 8am. Info: Jessica Stevermer (828)250-4260, jessica.stevermer@buncombecounty.org.

Nov. 20, Concord - Santa Scramble 5K, 2:30pm; $20 (w/shirt), $12 (w/o shirt) by 11/10; after add $5 w/shirt. Info: Phidippides Sports Center (704)786-3312, santascramble5k@hotmail.com, www.santascramble5k.com

Nov. 20, Greenville - ECU Army ROTC Patriot Run 5 Mile, 1 mi. Run/Walk; 8:30am. Info: Pirate Battalion (252)328-6085.

Nov. 20, Pinehurst - Turkey Trot, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1 mi.; 8:30am. Info: Jodi Heimrich (910)715-1843.

Nov. 20, Wilson - The Nash Street Mile 10K, 1mi., 8:30am. $30 by 11/6, $35 after. Info: Nicole Perry 1703 Medical Park Drive, Wilson, NC 27893, (252)399-7387, nashstreetmile@hotmail.com, www.nashstreetmile.com

Nov. 25, Cary - Inside-Out Sports Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, 8:30am Mile; 9am 8K; 10:30am Kid's Dash. Info: Jeff Freer (919)466-0101.

Nov. 25, Charlotte - Charlotte Southpark Turkey Trot, 8K & 5K Walk, 9:05am; Baby Jogger 8K, 9am; 1 mi. FR, 8:30am; 26.2 yd. tot trot, 10am; Running Journal Grand Prix event. Info: (704)377-URUN, charlotterunning@bellsouth.net, rmssports@aol.com.

Nov. 25, Duck - Advice 5K Turkey Trot, 9am. Info: Nancy Caviness (252)255-8124.

Nov. 25, Greensboro - Greensboro Gobbler 5K, 2.5K; 8:30am. Info: Scott Bassett (336)310-0953.

Nov. 25, Boiling Springs - Ruby C. Hunt YMCA Turkey Trot 5K Run, 5K Walk & Children's FR; 8:30am. Info: Daniel Woodard (704)434-0441.

Nov. 25, Wake Forest - Gobbler's Run 5K, 8am. Info: Cat Redd (919)556-2014.

Nov. 25, Winston-Salem - Turkey Strut 5K, 9am. Info: Benji Jones (336)471-3322, Benji@setupevents.com.

Dec. 4, Raleigh - Jingle Bell Run/Walk Arthritis, 5K 10:30am; Mile 10am; Kid's Dash 11:15am. Info: Candy Fuller (919)250-0433.

Dec. 4, Wake Forest - Get Fit NC 5K, 9am. Info: Angie Wainwright (919)833-3836 (x124).

Dec. 5, Greenville - Reindeer Dash for Cash, 5K, 10 Miles; 1pm. Info: Dawn Cash (252)531-4241.

Dec. 11, Charlotte - USATF National Club Cross Country Championships, Open/Masters Men's 10K, Open/Masters, Women's 6K. Info: www.usatf.org/events

Dec. 12, Chapel Hill - Southern Village Holiday 5K, 1mi., 2pm. Info: Deborah Rogers (919)225-8546, djrodger@yahoo.com.

Dec. 18, Kannapolis - Frostbite 5K, 10am; 1 Mile; $12/1 mi., $20/5K by 12/14, $25 by 12/17, $30 RD; $12/1 mi. Info: Renee Hogan, 101 YMCA Dr., Kannapolis, NC 28081; (704)939-9622, rhogan@cannonymca.org,bwww.cannonymca.org.

Jan. 1, Clemmons - Running of the Lights 5.5K, 12midnight. Info: Benji Jones (336)471-3322, Benji@setupevents.com.

March 5, Greensboro - Southeast Road Mile Team & Individual Championships, 5pm-10pm (Mile heat every 30 min.). Info: Bill Cason (336)734-3009.