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November 2003
1 November
Shut-In Ridge Trail Run, 10:00AM - NC Arboretum. 17.8 miles and what do you get? Another day older and deeper in oxygen debt! Race contact Adam Pinkston - Black Dome Mountain Sports 251-2001.
1 November
Mayview Madness 5K Run, Blowing Rock - 8am; $12 by 10/28, after $15.
Info: The High Country Conservancy, POB 147, Blowing Rock, NC 28605; Brenda
Monetz (828)295-6521, Brenda
Monetz
15 November
Run/Walk for America 5 miler and 2.5 mile walk. 7:00 am, Blueridge Community College Hendersonville. $15 preregistration, $20 event day. Procedes to go to the American Red Cross relief fund for families of victims of 9-11 tragedies. Contact Joy Latta (828) 693-0256 ext 332 or (828) 891-4440 after 6:00 pm.
15 November
SIGMA NU'S 1ST ANNUAL 5K RUN FOR CANCER 9 AM at UNCA Info: John Mitchell (828) 236-0743.
December 2003
7 December
Raleigh Marathon Raleigh, NC. 3rd year marathon!
13 December
25th Annual Kiawah Island Marathon Saturday, December 9, 2000 - 8:00 AM Marathon / Half Marathon / 5K. Offering a true destination marathon venue with first-class resort services and the intimacy of a secluded seaside island community 21 miles south of historic Charleston, South Carolina. Ranked #5 in the country by Runner's World ("Fast Track to Boston")
January
10 January 2004
CHARLOTTE RUN FOR PEACE Marathon
February
8 February 2004
Valentine Run 5K - Black Mountain - 2:00PM, also One Mile Run and 1/2 mile fitness jog-walk. Registration info at Black Mtn. Rec Dept, 101 Carver Ave, Black Mountain 28711. Phone 669-2052 or fax 669-0731 Entry Form. Race Contact Don McMahill. Directions from US 40 and US 9: Go north on Rt 9 to Main St (US 70). Turn left and procede to third traffic light, Blue Ridge Road. Turn left. Park is 1st road on left, watch for sign.
15 February 2003
Karen Style's 5K 9:00AM - Asheville - Sponsored by Jus' Running - Start and finish at Weaver Park on Merimon Ave. Call 252-7867 for details.
16 February
Frostbite Run 5K Park Ridge Hostpital, Fletcher NC. Parking and registration at the hospital. Race contact Duncan Sharrits 681-2162.
28 February 2004
Mount Mitchell Challenge & Black Mountain Marathon - Black Mountain. Whether you want to run the Marathon (26.2 Miles) or the Challange (40 Miles) these races will challenge you to be your best!
21 February 2004
Myrtle Beach Marathon - Myrtle Beach, SC. The forth annual Myrtle Beach Marathon, Marathon Relay and One Mile Family Fun Run will take place February 17, 2001. The event is designed to provide runners, recreational walkers and relay participants the opportunity to experience all that Myrtle Beach has to offer, while participating in a first class event on a course that has been designed to be FLAT, FAST FURIOUS and FUN.
March
14 March 2004
Virginia Creeper Marathon Abington VA. Contact Frank Kibler
15 March
St Patrick's Day 10K, 9:00AM. Asheville, NC. Start/finish behind Asheville YMCA. The race offers competitors a challenging course that begins uphill and ends with a speedy downhill. This race is part of the Jus' Running Grand Prix series with cash awards for overall and masters winners. Pasta Dinner on the 14th, $10. Course Map. Contact Julia Cavender (828) 259-9101.
27 March 2004
Ellerbe Marathon, Ellerbe Springs, N.C. Contact Doug Dawkins 129 Springer Mountain Rd. Rockingham, NC 28379 (910) 895-2626.
April
3 April 2004
Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Run Umstead State Park, Raliegh, NC. Entry fee $85. Race contact Blake Norwood
12 April 2003
Spring Fling at the Arboretum, Arboretum Appreciation DayWalk,1 mile walk/fun Run, 5K & 10K Runs. 9:00AM start for 10K, 9:05 start for 5K, and 10:00AM Start for 1 mile. 10K Howling on the Owl $15.00, $20.00 after 5 April. 5K Creekside Run $15.00, $20.00 after 5 April. 1 Mile Garden Run/walk $12.00, $15.00 after 5 April. Make Checks payable to "Asheville Track Club" Procedes to go to the NC Arboretum. Walkers welcome for all races. Info & Entry form. Race Contact: Scott Bowers
27 April
Conquer A Cove 5K Fitness Race Candler, N.C. 5K Race and 5K Heath Race walk @ 9:00 am followed by 1 Mile Fun Run and Walk. $2000.00 total prize money and Age Group Medals. Charity event benefits The Hope Chest for Women (Cancer Prevention, Recovery and Education) and students of MPA and APCS. Special Awards to Cancer Survivors in Race and Walk. Part of the Jus' Running Grand Prix Series. Check our website for more info or call Al Williams @ 828/667-5294. Fun for the whole family. Contact Al Williams (828) 667-3255. Registration forms can be dropped of at Jus' Running
May
1 May 2004
Sunset Stampede , Asheville, NC: 10 mile, 4 mile, and 1 mile Kid Stampede. Runners and walkers welcome on these challenging and scenic courses. Evening race with live music and beer to follow. Contact Becky Upham
18 May 2003
Biltmore Estate 15K, 7:15AM - Asheville. This is the 4th race in the Jus' Running Grand Prix series. Race located on the Biltmore House Property. Very Hilly, no traffic! Race Forms are available at Tortoise & Hare Running Outfitters Inc. Registration can be paid at Jus' Running
31 May 2003
CISTC 10K Brevard, NC. 8:00AM. Fundraiser for Communities In Schools of Transylvania County. Race Contact (828) 885-7390.
June
1 June
Jus' Running 1 Mile Challenge This race is part of the Mountain Sports Festival. Race starts at 11:00Am Downtown.
7 June 2003
Tortoise & Hare 5K Run/Walk 6pm start, downtown Asheville as part of Mtn. Sports Festival, pre-registration by Saturday, May 31st is $12.00,
late/race day registration is $17.00, $5.00 off no T-shirt option. Cash awards to
top 3 male/female overall and first masters runner male/female. For more info
contact Tortoise & Hare Running Outfitters Inc. or 681-5325.
14 June
Summer Breeze 5k, Jackson Park Hendersonville. Start time 6:30PM. Race contact Michael Gains Hendersonville YMCA. Phone (828) 693-7669 ext. 15
July
4 July 2004
Firecracker 5K Race Weaverville 8am; 1 Mile Fun Walk, 8:30am; $10 by 6/13, after $12. Info: Kiwanis Club of North Buncombe, POB 430, Weaverville, NC 28787; Gary West (828)645-3011, (828)645-7919 (after 5pm).
5 July 2003
Coon Dog Day 5K, Saluda, 7:30am; Fun Run, 7am; $15/5K, $10/FR; $20/5K, $15/FR RD. Info: Ross Fox, POB 1481, Tryon, NC 28782; (828)859-9979
13 July 2003
Grandfather Mountain Marathon Boone NC. The race is limited to the first 400 applicants. No race day registration. Race director John Weaver (828) 262-3074. Race Registrar Cathy LaMarre (828) 265-2401.
19 July 2003
Crazy 8's-The World's Fastest 8K Kingsport, TN Time: 9:58PM. Race Contact Natalie Whitlock 423-229-4255.
26 July 2003
Bele Chere 5K & 1 Mi Fun Run, 8:00AM. It's the Club's big event and a sure fire way to have some good family fun! Runners (no bicycles, roller or inline skates, baby strollers, or other wheeled vehicles) begin at 8:00 a.m., winding through downtown (first down and then UP Patton Ave) to finish near City/County Plaza. At Approximately 8:45, the 1-mile fun run will start. Entry Form Online Entry
Packet Pick-up and in person registration from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Jus' Running. Or race day at 6:30 a.m. at 124 College Street near the finish line. The fee for the 5K is $15 on Thursday and Friday. The fee is $20 on Saturday. The fun run is $5 all days.
Results will be posted to the website by 7:00PM the day of the race.
August 2003
9 August 2003
Sourwood Festival 8K, 7:30AM - Black Mountain. Entry forms are available at the Carver Street community center. Race Contact Race Contact Don McMahill (828) 669-5213. Sourwood Festival info 1-800-669-2301.
16 August
Mars Hill Climb,MARS HILL CLIMB 5K, Mars Hill, NC. 8:00AM start for 5K, 9:00 AM start for ½ Mile Fun Run/Walk. 5K $10.00, $15.00 after August 8. Fun Run $5.00, $10.00 after August 8. Make Checks payable to "Mars Hill College Cross Country". Proceeds to benefit the Mars Hill College Cross Country Teams. Walkers welcome for all races. Race Contact: Brock Bailey 689-1264.
23 August
Maggie Valley Moonlight 8K, 8:30PM - Maggie Valley. USATF members get a $5.00 discount on race entry. Post race tailgate party sponsored by the Asheville Track Club. Race Hotline (828) 926-1686
30 August
Apple Festival 8K Road Race, 8:00AM - Hendersonville. Entry forms are available at the Hendersonville YMCA. Race contact Al Neve Hendersonville YMCA. Phone (828) 696-4687.
September 2003
6 September
Appalachian Highland Games 4-mile -&- 1 mile kids fun run. The race is part of a small Highland Games that has been started out here in the far west of WNC. It's at 8:15 a.m. at Martin's Creek Elementary School 5 miles from Murphy, NC. Early registration is $20.00 and race-day is $25.00. The entire Games is a fundraising event for Cherokee County youth
programs. Email Michael Kelischek.
13 September
Grace Race 5K, 9:00AM - Asheville. Starts at Grace Episcopal Church. Registar at Jus' Running $10.00 early registration. $12.00 the day of the race. Race contact JIm Julien & Jocleyn Reese or call (828) 252-1534
20 September
Asheville Citizen-Times Half-Marathon 9:00AM - Asheville. USATF members get a $5.00 discount on race entry. A very tough hilly course! This is a new race if you're not going to run it please volunteer to help out!
27 September
Thomas Wolfe 8-K Run, 8:00AM - Asheville. The course is similar to Bele Chere except it includes a loop through the Montford Cemetary famous in Thomas Wolfe's book "Look Homeward Angel". Bob Galloway, Or call (828) 299-7851
October 2003
5 October
8:30AM, Asheville Fire Department.
11 October
Bethel Half-marathon & 5K. Race starts 8:30AM. Info: Chuck Francis (828)456-7109.
11 October
Mountain Glory Challenge 5K, 10K, 1 mi, Marion. 8am; $12 by 9/28, after $15. Info: Susan Huskins, 60 E. Court St., Marion, NC 28752; (828)652-3001.
11 October
Mineral City 5k and Fall Colors walk 9:00AM start. Race contact Matt Hollifield
19 October
Dupont Forest Trail Marathon & Marathon relay 9:00AM start. Dupont State Forest. Entry fee $32, individual $100 relay team (up to 4 person). Limited to 200 runners. Race contact Greg Walker
19 October
WLOS/Biltmore Park 8k, 5k walk 9am, 1 mile FR. 9:45 am. $15 before 10/11 after $25 for 8k/5k. $5 before 10/11, $10 after for FR. Entry/Checks to: Tortoise & Hare Running Outfitters 681-5325 or WLOS 13. This race is on the fitness trail and roads in Biltmore Park. All proceeds to benefit local Girls On the Run chapter.
25 October
Flight of the Vampire 5K, Brevard. 8am; $15. Info: Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce, 35 West Main St., Brevard, NC 28712; Susan Moritz (828)883-3700, waterfalls@citcom.net