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Note: Race information is taken from a variety of sources and is subject to change and/or writers mistakes. Call the contact person listed before making final plans, especially if you're traveling out-of-town. TRAC is not responsible for any incorrect information in this document. Send corrections or additions for the calendar to TRAC ( ).

Race Directors: Listing space is available in the TRAC race calendar free of charge. Email your race information to TRAC using the link above. At a minimum, you must include race name, race distance, start time, start location, and a contact phone and/or email. Include any other information you want shown in your listing. Please check your listing and report any errors via email.

Race Locations Color Code

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September 4, 2010
Monte Sano 10K & 5K Road Races & Fun Run
8:00am
Monte Sano State Park
Contact: Beth Benefield (256) 881-2642
   
Mossy Oak 5K Run
Historic Downtown West Point, Mississippi
Registration: 7:00-7:45am
$18 Preregistration, $20 Race day registration

Printable Entry F   

September 6, 2010
8th Annual Sacred Heart Labor Day 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
FINISH LINE MANAGEMENT & SCORING SERVICES PROVIDED BY TRAC
8:00 AM, Lawrenceburg, TN, Sacred Heart Church
T. Scott Benefield (931) 766-3934
Alternate email: target242@mac.com
  Dr.Benefield@crockettkids.com   2009 Race Results
Cucos Mexican Cafe River Region Runners (R3) 28th Annual 5K/1 Mile Labor Day Run
7:30 am
Union Station, Downtown Montgomery, 300 Water Street
For more information contact: 334-595-9786
    Website
U.S. 10K Classic
7:15 a.m.
Cumberland Mall to White Water Park in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta's premier multi-event road race. Each year we bring runners, walkers, inline skaters, wheelchair athletes and professional cyclists together for a single cause-to raise awareness and funds for children's charities in Georgia and for the future development of the World Children's Center.
Known for our hills, we offer a challenging yet memorable course.
Contact: Adam Huges 770-432-0100 ext. 645
Event Website  adamh@us10k.org  

September 11, 2010
Lexington Founders Day 5K and 1 Mile
FINISH LINE MANAGEMENT & SCORING SERVICES PROVIDED BY TRAC
6:15 PM, Lexington, AL, This will mark the 6th Annual Lexington Founder's Day Run.
For more information, please call Lexington Family Chiropractic at (256) 229-6992.
  achiropractic@bellsouth.net   2009 Race Results

September 18, 2010
Darryl Worley's Tennessee River Run 5K Run/Walk
FINISH LINE MANAGEMENT & SCORING SERVICES PROVIDED BY TRAC
9:00 AM, Savannah, TN, Pickwick Landing State Park
DreamWorks Recording artist and Hardin County, Tennessee favorite son, Darryl Worley, is holding his 9th Annual Tennessee River Run on September 11, 2010, at Pickwick Landing State Park Resort outside of his hometown of Savannah, TN. The event benefits the Darryl Worley Foundation, Inc.
Michael D'Orio (731) 926-8299
Printable Entry F    2009 Race Results Darryl Worley's Website
Duck and Run 5k
8:00am
Beautiful 5k course through the Beaty and Houston Historic Districts in downtown Athens.
The race starts and finishes at Big Spring Memorial Park in Athens, AL.
The course is certified AL10016JD.
The proceeds benefit the Keep Athens Limestone Beautiful Commission.
Registration begins at 6:45 AM.
Cost is $15 before Sept. 11 and $20 on race day.
Contact Eric Patterson for more information
  duckandrun5k@yahoo.com   website
C.A.R.E Center Third Annual 5K
8:00am
Start and stop: New Hope MIddle School, New Hope, Alabama
USATF certified

Event Website   
Depot Days Run
8:00 am
Hartselle, AL, Sparkman Civic Center, Nanceford Rd.
Certified 5k and 1 mile fun run
    Website

September 25, 2010
Shoals Christian School 5K & 1 Mile
FINISH LINE MANAGEMENT & SCORING SERVICES PROVIDED BY TRAC
8:00 AM, Florence, AL, Shoals Christian School on Heathrow Drive
Certified 5K and 1 Mile courses in the Heathrow Subdivision
Eddie Buckley (256) 767-7680 or David Bowling (256) 767-3217
Printable Entry F    2009 Race Results Website
Inaugural Women's Half Marathon & 5k Nashville
7:00am
Nashville, TN
The race is being directed by Dave McGillivray (the race director for the Boston Marathon)
Incredibly scenic course
Includes patent pending, 2-in-1 finisher¹s medal and charm and the ultimate designer goodie bag
use coupon code: WHMCLUB (case sensitive) to receive $10 off when register online
Register On-line    Flyer
Houston County Fair 5K
8:00 AM, Erin, TN, Perdue Acoustic Fairgrounds
Inaugural race, walkers, joggers, fun runners also welcomed!
Register before Sept. 10 to guarantee shirt.
  shannon@peoplestel.net   Printable Entry Form Fair Website

September 26, 2010
Upper Cumberland Race for the Cure 5K
Starts at Hooper Eblen Center at Tennessee Tech. University in Cookeville ,TN

Printable Entry F    website

October 2, 2010
Cullman Octoberfest 10K/5K
8:00 am
Festhalle Market, Cullman, AL
Register Early! Technical Race Shirts are first come first served
Race Day registration begins at 6:30 am
Overall Male and Female winners will receive $50. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be recognized in all age groups
Printable Entry F   
1st Annual Appendix Cancer 5K
8:00am
Elm Street, Sulligent, AL
Registration fee $25 ($20 for 18 and under) Preregistrer until 9/25/10 for $20 ($15 for 18 and under)
All proceeds go directly to benefit appendix cancer research
Register On-line    Printable entry form
Running the Grove 2010
Certified 10k and 5K race with a 1 mile fun run
8:00am
Loretto, TN (Rural scenic route)
$15.00 Pre-registration - $20.00 after Sept. 25th. Pre-registration guarantees t-shirt and gift bag.
contact: 256.366.5206
  runningthegrove2010@gmail.com   Website
2nd Annual Chester County Barbecue Festival Pig Trot 5K
9:00 a.m.
NoXcuse Fitness, 123 Main Street, Henderson, TN
All proceeds benefit the Carl Perkins Center of Chester County

Register On-line  cmw9472@gmail.com  

October 8, 2010
3rd Annual Goats Gallop 5K
7:00am
Rock Creek Park ~ Lewisburg , TN
Pre-Registration (ends 9/30/2010) - $15
Race-day registration 6am – 6:45am

Register On-line    Website Entry Form Discount

October 9, 2010
1 Mile Riverbottom Burnout!
A TRAC EVENT
8:30 AM, Florence, AL, McFarland Park
RRCA Alabama State One Mile Championship, Alabama's Fastest Mile!
Certified (AL03023JD), flat & fast out and back course along Florence harbor.
Gary House (256) 710-6122
  gary.house@sca.com   2009 Race Results
Compassion Run 5K Fun Run/Walk Race
8:00am
Benefiting The Foundation for Geriatric Education
Course will be certified by USATF/RRCA before race day.
Lawrence County High School, 1800 Springer Road , Lawrenceburg , TN 38464
Race Start / Registration at Gymnasium Behind School
$15 Pre-Registration by 9/24/10, $20 after 9/24 and Race Day
Printable Entry F    Website
Off Road Duathalon and 5k/10k Trail Run
9:00am
DeSoto State Park
Run-Bike-Run format, individual or relay teams
Some of the proceeds will be going to the First Baptist Church , Fort Payne , youth group.
Printable Entry F    Website

October 15, 2010
Capital to Coast Relay
Relay from Austin , TX to the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi , TX
223 miles with 8-12 person teams we will be the longest overnight relay in the US
Cap at 250 teams for the inaugural year
The first 150 entries will be grandfathered in every year- even if the race is full!
Event Website  info@capitaltocoastrelay.com  

October 16, 2010
Chili Trot 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
7:30am
Montgomery, AL
Contact Dawn Wagner at 334.538.7379 for questions.
Register On-line  chilitrot@juno.com   Info/Registration

October 23, 2010
Pickwick Dam River Run 5k
FINISH LINE MANAGEMENT & SCORING SERVICES PROVIDED BY TRAC
9:00 AM, Pickwick Dam, TN, Campground below the dam
Lucy Smith (731) 689-3042 or 925-0427
Printable Entry F  trfcu@centurytel.net   2009 Race Results
3rd Annual Cue for the Cure 5K
7:30am
Lynchburg, TN Town Square
Kick off this year’s 22nd Annual Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue by participating and fundraising in this 5K Run /Walk to benefit the National MS Society.
Join the Movement to move together toward a world free from MS.
Register On-line    Printable Entry Form

October 30, 2010
Life Without Limits 1/2 Marathon , 5K & Fun Run
8:00 am at the Marriott Conference Center Florence, AL
benefits United Cerebral Palsy of NW AL
contact Julie Cochran (race director) at juliecochran@comcast.net for more info
Printable Entry F    Website
Clarksville Half Marathon
8:00am Half Marathon
8:15am 5K Run
9:45am Mile Fun Run

Register On-line    Website

November 13, 2010
Turkey Trot 5K
FINISH LINE MANAGEMENT & SCORING SERVICES PROVIDED BY TRAC
9:00 AM, Savannah, TN, Savannah Christian Academy
Deonne Ewoldt (731) 926-1504
    2009 Race Results Savannah Christian Academy

November 14, 2010
Pensacola Marathon
The Pensacola Marathon is a half-marathon and a full marathon which is held on the Sunday of Veteran's Day weekend.
Saturday, November 13th, the Blue Angels will be performing their homecoming air show at the Pensacola Naval Air Station
Printable Entry F    Website

November 20, 2010
Dam-Bridge Run 10,000 Meter Race
A TRAC EVENT
8:00 AM, Florence, AL, Shoals Conference Center & Hotel
Certified course, AL05033JD
Cross the Tennessee River on the historic Wilson Dam, and return across the Patton Island Bridge. Each river crossing is approximately 0.8 miles.
Todd Allen (256) 627-0658
  agameco@aol.com   2009 Race Results Event Website
Troy Odyssey 1/2 Marathon & 10K
7:00am
Troy, Alabama
Register On-line  troyodysseyhalf@hotmail.com   Website

December 31, 2010
Millennium Run 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
A TRAC EVENT
11:45 PM, Killen, AL, First Baptist Church
The only New Year's Eve midnight run in North Alabama!
Frank Spires (256) 760-9502
  fspires@spiresandassociates.com   2009 Race Results

January 9, 2011
BankTrust First Light Marathon
7:30am
26.2, 13.1, 5 person relay, and 1.2 mile run
Mobile, AL
Printable Entry F    Website

 

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