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March 2010

Sat 03/20/2010 22nd Annual HAT Run 50K Susquehanna State Park, Harford County, MD 9:00AM
Contact: Phil Anderson 410-879-7679 philofbelair@aol.com

Sat 03/20/2010 National Marathon Washington DC 7:00 AM
Contact: 202-857-1725 info@nationalmarathon.com

Sat 03/20/2010 Shamrock 5K Trail Run/Walk Harrisonburg, VA 9:30 a.m. All proceeds will benefit The Shenandoah Valley High Rollers Wheelchair Basketball Team.
Contact: Erik Dart or Jason Smith 540-433-2474 ext. 121 erikd@ci.harrisonburg.va.us

Sat 03/20/2010 Shamrock 5K Trail Run Harrisonburg, VA 9:30 a.m. -The top two in each age division receive a race plaque. (-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+) -Refreshments provided before and after the event. -T-shirts will be provided to the first 50 pre-registered. There will be a very limited supply available for walk-up registrations—sizes are not guaranteed. (T-shirts will not be ordered after March 11th). -Race Packet pick-up will be available the Friday prior to the race. -$15 prior to March 12, $20 after and race day. Online Registration: www.runwalkjog.com/shamrocktrailrun.
Contact: Erik Dart 540-433-2474 erikd@harrisonburgva.gov

Sat 03/20/2010 Diablo Trails Challenge - 50K/Half/10K/5K Walnut Creek, CA 8am For over 38 years, Save Mount Diablo has worked tirelessly to preserve and increase the open space on and around Mount Diablo. In that time, their efforts have taken us from 6,788 acres of open space to over 100,000 acres of open space on and around the mountain! With distances suitable for everyone from those hitting the trail for the first time to experienced ultra-runners, the Diablo Trails Challenge was created to help celebrate and support these achievements. A portion of all entry fees will go to Save Mount Diablo to help them continue preserving open space and trails for all of us to enjoy.
Contact: Sam Fiandaca 510-750-5919 sam@brazenracing.com

Sat 03/20/2010 Gainesville 5K & 1M Fun Run Gainesville, VA 8:00 *Benefitting Autism Awareness & Gainesville Middle School’s WeatherBug Program
Contact: Josh Hodge jjhodge@nps.edu

Sat 03/20/2010 11th Annual G.C. Round Elementary Shamrock 5k Run & 1M Fun Run/Walk Manassas, VA 8:30 AM USAFT Certified Course VA-03002-RT Offers both a 5k & 1M that run through the neighborhoods and parks in the area and involve both paved and gravel paths. Race will take place in ALL weather conditions unless hazardous to health and safety. T-shirts, Awards & Door Prizes!
Contact: Michelle Swarthout 703-244-0680 gcreshamrockrun@gmail.com

Sun 03/21/2010 Shamrock Marathon & Half VA Beach, VA 8 a.m. HM at 7:00 a.m.
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Sat 03/27/2010 Bowie Spring 5K Race and 2 Mile Walk Bowie, MD (15700 Emerald Way) 8 am Run, Jog or Walk your way to family fun at the 29th Annual Bowie Spring 5K Race & 2 Mile Walk on March 27th 2010, 8am at The Bowie Town Center , Route 197 and Northview Drive, Bowie, Md. CHILDREN 9 AND UNDER ARE FREE WITH A CAN DONATION. STUDENTS: $10.00 ADULT: $15.00 THRU 3/20 $20.00 AFTER 3/20 Registration the day of the race begins at 7am. Awards will be presented for Overall Male and Female Winner, Door Prizes will be Awarded. All proceeds will benefit the Bowie Food Pantry. This event is sponsored by The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County, The Bowie Recreation Council, The Bowie Town Center, Melvin Motors of Bowie Maryland and Widmann Financial Services of Bowie Maryland.
Contact: Carolyn Walters (301) 464-3725 Carolyn.Walters@pgparks.com

Sat 03/27/2010 Manna 5K Fun Run/Walk Washington DC (Rock Creek Park) 8:45am
Contact: Uche Ofodile 202-832-1845 ext. 224 uofodile@mannadc.org

Sat 03/27/2010 Sgt. Stubby's Fierce 5K Reisterstown, MD 9:00 am Maryland's toughest 5K is coming. Will you be up for the challenge? Held on the grounds of the Baltimore Humane Society, runners will be treated to a challenging off road course that includes rolling hills, cross country and single track. And, if your tough enough, you can double up for the 10K challenge. Mark your calendars and prepare for a 5K challenge the likes of which you've never seen. $30 by March 1st, $35 after March 1st, $15 for all military personnel This race is limited to 500 participants. All registered participants will receive t-shirt, goody bag.
Contact: Tracy Santos 410-833-8848 ext 217 tsantos@bmorehumane.org

Sat 03/27/2010 W&OD Trail 5K Falls Church, VA ( 411 Little Falls Street) 4 p.m. RacePacket Grand Prix Series Race
Contact: 703-927-4833 racedirector@att.net

Sun 03/28/2010 Piece of Cake 10K Seneca Creek State Park Gaithersburg, MD 8:45 am 8:30 am 0.25mi & 0.5mi Young Run (YR) 8:45 am 10km race 8:50 am 2.78km (JP)
Contact: MCRRC 301-353-0200 info@mcrrc.org

Sun 03/28/2010 Backyard Burn Trail Run Series 10 Mile/5 Mile Fairfax Station, VA (Fountainhead Reg. Pk) 9 am
Contact: Jim Harman 571-251-6034 info@ex2adventures.com

Sun 03/28/2010 Lexington Half Marathon Lexington, KY 8:00 AM Lexington, known as the “Horse Capital of the World”, is located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region. This will be the first ever Half Marathon 13.1 running event held in the Lexington, KY when the Lexington Half Marathon launches with a course designed to showcase the area. The Lexington Half Marathon, along with its accompanying 5K (3.1 mile) and 1 Mile Fun Runs, will start and finish at the world renowned Fasig-Tipton on Newtown Pike just off of I-75. The scenic, rolling route will showcase the region’s famed horse farms and run through the famed Kentucky Horse Park, home of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. With the support of the City of Lexington, Lexington Convention & Visitors Bureau, Kentucky Horse Park and the State of Kentucky, initial founding sponsors include the Lexington Herald-Leader , WKYT-TV, Clear Channel Radio,and Fasig-Tipton. A part of the nationwide USRA Half Marathon Series (USRARaceSeries.com). Each USRA Half Marathon Series event lives up to is motto of “Where the Runner Comes First” and Lexington will be no exception. The 2-day event kicks off on Saturday, March 27 from 11am – 5pm with a Runner’s/Health & Fitness Expo . A “fun, festive atmosphere will greet all participants throughout the event welcoming all abilities and ages with walkers, strollers and head phones welcome with runners vying for the nearly 150 awards! All Lexington Half Marathon participants will receive a high-quality “tech” shirt with a quality medal presented to all finishers. Attractive race shirts will go to all 5K and Fun Run participants. There will also be a “Corporate Cup” division based upon company participation in three separate divisions by company size. Participants will be inspired by music throughout the course and a “Live Band” performing at the finish line party. At least 11 cities are already committed “USRA Half Marathon Series“ targeting mid-sized markets and organizers anticipate as many as 15 or more will make up the 2010 Tour. Other USRA Series event at this time include Columbia SC (February 27) Walmart Bentonville AR Half Marathon (March 13); Mt Pleasant WI (Racine) (April 10), Council Bluffs IA (May 23), Worcester MA (June 6), Morgantown WV (September 12), Joplin MO (October 10), Purdue (West Lafayette IN) (October 24), Lancaster PA (October 31) and Clarksville TN (November 6). As with all USRA Half Marathon Series events, event organizers will be rolling out the “red carpet”, so don’t delay in registering and telling your friends and fellow runners and walkers about the inaugural Lexington Half Marathon March 28, 2010 - “Where the Runner Comes First”!
Contact: Dean Reinke 407-310-6373 Dreinkesports@msn.com

April 2010

Sat 04/03/2010 Difficult Run Cross Country 8K Scott's Run Nature Preserve Great Falls, VA 9 am
Contact: MCRRC 301-353-0200 info@mcrrc.org

Sat 04/03/2010 Charlottesville Ten Miler Charlottesville, VA (University Hall - Massie Rd) 7:45 am The Charlottesville Ten Miler begins and end at University Hall and JPJ Arena, circles Scott Stadium, passes the Rotunda (twice), goes through the downtown mall, court square, the "corner" and ends with festivities inside University Hall.
Contact: Dan or Alice Wiggins cville10miler@yahoo.com

Sat 04/03/2010 Wild Women 8K Frederick, MD (Frederick Sportsplex, Fundamental Fitness Studio) 8 a.m.
Contact: info@fundamentalfitness.biz.

Sat 04/03/2010 Point of Honor 5K & Youth Mini-MIle Lynchburg, VA 9 AM 5K entry fees range from $16-25; Youth Mini-Mile entry fees range from $5-10. Entry fees include all the usual race amenities--door prizes, food and drink, shirts (5K only), and finisher's medals(Youth Mini-Mile participants only). Awards given to top 3 overall male/female, top 3 male/female in each age group from 12 & under to 70 & over, and top male/female Master. Relatively flat course with two climbs up to the Point of Honor mansion, built in 1815. Scenic, paved terrain along the James River and Blackwater Creek in historic downtown Lynchburg. Race proceeds benefit Donate Life and LifeNet Health, the two leading organ donation agencies in Virginia.
Contact: Kevin Shroyer (434) 665-8046 yankreb1863@aol.com

Sat 04/03/2010 Race for Ryan 6K Grace Academy, located on Cearfoss Pike (route 58) northwest of Hagerstown in Washington County, Md 9 a.m.
Contact: info@mountainMDmarathon.org

Sat 04/10/2010 Signs of Spring 5K Washington DC (Fletcher's Cove) 8 a.m.
Contact: 703-486-1466

Sat 04/10/2010 Mt. Pleasant Half Marathon Mount Pleasant, WI 8:00 AM Picturesque Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin is part of the Racine market located on Lake Michigan and is situated between Milwaukee and Chicago. Some 12 million people live within 75 miles of the Village of Mount Pleasant/Racine area, The area is home to many popular events hosted by Racine Convention & Visitors Bureau including the Racine Triaathon and EVP Beach Volleyball Tour and National Championships. The market is within reasonable distance to Iowa, Minnesota,Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota. The Village of Mount Pleasant and the Racine Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce it will be hosting its first ever “Half Marathon” on Saturday, April 10 as part of the nationwide USRA Half Marathon Series. In addition to the featured Half Marathon, a 5K (3.l mile) and Fun Run (1 Mile) will also be held.. All of the runs will start and finish at the Case High School Stadium which will also be the site of the Finish Line Celebration featuring ample refreshments and “live” music! The scenic, countryside race course also incorporates Mount Pleasant’s popular 2 mile nature preserve just before the finish on the Stadium Track. The Mount Pleasant Half Marathon will be one of the midwest’s first major events of the spring racing season offering historically cool and ideal running conditions. Each USRA Half Marathon Series event lives up to its motto of “Where the Runner Comes First” and Mount Pleasant April 10 will be no exception. The 2-day event kicks off on Friday, April 9 from 11am – 5pm with a Runner’s/Health & Fitness Expo at race presenting sponsor “Razor Sharp Fitness”, also the official “training “ headquarters. A “fun, festive” atmosphere will greet all participants with the event welcoming all abilities and ages with walkers, strollers and head phones welcomed along with runners vying for the nearly 150 awards! All Mount Pleasant Half Marathon participants will receive a high-quality “tech” shirt with a quality medal presented to all finishers. An attractive race shirt will go to all 5K and Fun Run participants. Participants will be inspired by music throughout the course and a “Live Band” performing at the finish line party. The Mount Pleasant Half Marathon event will be the 3rd stop on the nationwide USRA Half Marathon Series. With more to be added, 2010 events currently on the the USRA schedule in addition to Mount Pleasant include Columbia SC (February 27), Bentonville AR (March 13), Lexington KY (March 28), Council Bluffs IA (May 23, Worcester MA (June 6), Joplin MO (October 10), Lafayette IN (October 24) and Lancaster PA (October 31) with more to be announced. Further Series information may be obtained by contacting the USRA Half Marathon Series at dreinkesports@msn.com (407-599-0568). The Village of Mount Pleasant and the the Racine CVB and Community will be rolling out the “red carpet” so don’t delay in registering and telling your friends and fellow runners and walkers about the inaugural Mount Pleasant Half Marathon/5K/Fun Run Running & Fitness Weekend April 9-10, 2010 – its “Where the Runner Comes First”!
Contact: Dean Reinke 407-310-6373 Dreinkesports@msn.com

Sun 04/11/2010 Backyard Burn Trail Run Series 10 Mile/5 Mile Triangle, VA (Prince Wm Forest Park) 9 am
Contact: Jim Harman 571-251-6034 info@ex2adventures.com

Wed 04/14/2010 Firebirds Mile Gaithersburg, MD (Quince Orchard HS) 6:45pm 7 p.m. Mile race
Contact: MCRRC 301-353-0200 info@mcrrc.org

Wed 04/14/2010 Main Street Mile Westminster, MD 7:00 PM $8 registration fee. Preregistration ONLY until 700-runner limit is reached -- ONLINE and mailin preregistration available; 4:30-6:30P packet pickup at Westminster Volunteer Fire Dept (28 John St); race starts PROMPTLY at 7:00P (360 E. Main Street -- 1 mile from Fire Dept). Ice-cream sandwiches after the race for all participants.
Contact: Beth Weisenborn 717.357.1666 wrrc.web@gmail.com

Sat 04/17/2010 Run for Hospice 5K/10K Leonardtown, MD (St. Mary's County Governmental Center) 9 a.m. 5K and 10K
Contact: info@runforhospice.org

Sat 04/17/2010 Dismal Swamp Stomp 1/2 Marathon Chesapeake, VA (Dismal Swamp Canal Trail off Route 17, 1499 Dominion Blvd S) 8:00 AM
Contact: Ann Hupp 757-373-4174

Sat 04/17/2010 9th Annual University Park Azalea Classic University Park, MD 9:05am 5k run along azalea-lined residential streets closed to traffic! 1 mile "Challenge Run" for kids 8-14 and 1k Family Fun Run. Non-competitive dog walk on Friday, April 16! Great post-race party with DJ, free food, and lots of drawings for random prizes! Sponsored by Town of University Park and the University Park Elementary PTA. Proceeds to support PTA efforts in local public elementary school.
Contact: Sarah Elder 301/927-8006 elder_yde@msn.com

Sat 04/17/2010 St. Agnes School Blue Ribbon 5k and 10k Race Arlington, VA 8AM St. Agnes School in Arlington, VA is hosting its second annual 5k running race. This year a 10k is also available and walkers are welcome for the 5k race. There will also be a Kids Fun Run starting at 8:15AM.
Contact: Don Dougherty 703-447-6801 dondougherty15@yahoo.com

Sat 04/17/2010 1st Annual Deaf Camps 5K Road Race/Fun Walk Washington, DC 8:00 a.m. Fee: (on or before April 5, 2010) 5K Road Race: $25//Fun Walk: $15 (after April 5, 2010) 5K Road Race: $30//Fun Walk: $20 Awards: Awards will be presented to the top three (3) male / female finishers in the following categories: 0-12, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61+ Prizes: Gift Certificates (for top runners)! Free drawing for many other prizes! T-Shirts for the first 60 registrants! Food and refreshments following the race.
Contact: Talila A. Lewis 202.215.3028 deafcampsinc@gmail.com

Sat 04/17/2010 2nd Annual CollegeBound 5K Race for the Future Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 9:00 a.m. All proceeds from the 2nd Annual Race for the Future benefit the CollegeBound Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring and enabling Baltimore City youth to pursue higher education. For more information and to register, visit www.active.com or click on the link provided.
Contact: Teresa Perrera 410-783-2905

Sat 04/17/2010 Fairfax Five and Dime Fairfax, VA 8 a.m.
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Sun 04/18/2010 Spring into Spring 5K Ft Belvior, VA (Pullen Track) 8 a.m.
Contact: 703.806.5589/5368

Sun 04/18/2010 St. Charles Half Marathon Charles County, MD 7:00 AM The St. Charles Half Marathon will be held on April 18, 2010. The event will consist of a half marathon, 5K run and a mile fun run. The even is open to all age groups and skill levels.
Contact: Dean Reinke 407-310-6373 Dreinkesports@msn.com

Sun 04/18/2010 Mountain Maryland Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K and 2-person marathon relay Cumberland, MD 7 am Kevin Spradlin is race director for the marathon festival, which includes the 2010 RRCA Eastern Region Half Marathon Championship. Online registration is now open: http://www.active.com/running/cumberland-md/mountain-maryland-marathon-festival-2010.
Contact: Kevin Spradlin 301-697-6035 run@mountainMDmarathon.org

Sun 04/18/2010 Mountain Maryland Marathon Cumberland, MD 7:30 a.m.
Contact: info@mountainMDmarathon.org

Fri 04/23/2010 American Odyssey Relay 200 Mile Gettysburg PA to Washington, DC 7 a.m. The American Odyssey Relay is a 200 mile, 12 person to a team relay race from Gettysburg, PA to Washington, DC. The course takes runners through Civil War battlefields, over covered bridges, on the C & O Canal and past many of DC's signature monuments.
Contact: 301-706-2266

Sat 04/24/2010 Spring 5K Washington, DC (East Potomac Park - Hains Point) 8 a.m.
Contact: 703-486-1466 bob@racepacket.com

Sat 04/24/2010 AFCEA 5k & 1M fun run Columbia, MD (7120 Columbia Gateway Dr) 9 am
Contact: Kelly Dees 410-377-1870 kelly@charmcityrun.com

Sat 04/24/2010 Wilhelmina E. Bell-Taylor Race for Lung Life 5K Run/Walk Chevy Chase, MD (Candy Cane City) 8:30 AM Race for Lung Life will be an annual, non-competitive, family-oriented 5K run/walk held in memory of Wilhelmina Bell-Taylor, a lung cancer heroine who never smoked a day in her life. She fought courageously from the moment she was diagnosed in April 2004 until she passed away on April 24, 2008.
Contact: Michelle Taylor (301) 204-6683 mtaylor@raceforlunglife.com

Sat 04/24/2010 National College Blue Ridge Marathon Roanoke, VA 7:30 am In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the inaugural Blue Ridge Marathon will be run on April 24, 2010. The building of the Blue Ridge Parkway was an amazing feat as anyone who completes this marathon will see. Local runners have crafted one of the most difficult and beautiful marathons on the east coast. The full marathon course includes 3,076 feet of total elevation gain and 6,140 feet of total elevation change. The uphill portions will test each runner?s strength and endurance while the equally challenging downhill sections are sure to weed out those who are unprepared. The breathtaking views and stunning Blue Ridge Mountain scenery are sure offer some reprieve to runners as they persevere to the finish line! Not only does the course include beautiful mountain scenery, it also offers an iconic START and FINISH in front of two well-known and historic locations in downtown Roanoke: The Taubman Museum of Art and the historic Hotel Roanoke.
Contact: Ronny Angel 540-444-4422 racedirector@blueridgemarathon.com

Sat 04/24/2010 Wildcat Half Marathon/10K/5K El Sobrante, CA 8.30am
Contact: Sam Fiandaca 510-750-5919 sam@brazenracing.com

Sun 04/25/2010 Pike's Peek 10K Rockville, MD 7:50 am
Contact: 301-460-8888 pikespeek@mcrrc.org

Sun 04/25/2010 Port to Fort 6K Baltimore Museum of Industry 1415 Key Highway Baltimore, MD 9:00 am Port to Fort is a 6k race that travels through Locust Point, runs along the seawall around the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and finishes at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. $25 General Public $15 Students, Military, Home Depot Employees $30 Day of Event Day of event registration will begin at 7:30 a.m.. Race begins at 9:00 a.m at the Baltimore museum of Industry. Fees include a commemorative t-shirt while supplies last.
Contact: Elizabeth Foks 410-744-1032 efoks@believeintomorrow.org

Sun 04/25/2010 Vienna Elementary PTA 6th Annual "Run for Fun" 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Vienna, VA 8:00 AM The 6th Annual Vienna Elementary PTA “Run for Fun” 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 8:00 AM. This race has turned into a featured Vienna event with many in the community involved. Last year over 525 kids/adults participated in the event. The mission of this event is to provide a fun event, integrated with the elementary school physical education curriculum that encourages kids, teachers and adults to stay active and celebrates their achievements. But fitness and fun was not the only goal. Another goal is to raise money to support the educational enrichment programs of the Vienna Elementary School PTA. Last year funds were used to purchase instructional materials to benefit the learning of Vienna students and a portion of the funds were used to purchase additional projectors, SmartBoards, and technology (video cameras and digital cameras) for the new media center. When and Where Sunday, April 25, 2010 Vienna Elementary School 128 Center Street, South Vienna, VA 6:45-7:45AM Packet Pickup and Race-Day Registration (This will be difficult due to the school construction. Please help us by registering early and online via www.vienna5krun.org) 8:00 AM 1Mile Fun Run/Walk 8:20 AM 5K Race . Pre/Post-Race Festivities Rock and Roll Warmup, Awards ceremony and post-race refreshments. Age groups for the 5K include three finishers: 8-and-under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (for each gender). PLEASE PRE-REGISTER via www.vienna5krun.org Early Packet Pickup When: Friday, April 23rd from 5:00 to 8:00 Where: 708 Glyndon ST SE, Vienna, VA 22180 http://www.active.com/running/vienna-va/vienna-elementary-6th-annual-pta-5k-race-and-1-mile-run-for-fun-2010
Contact: Chris Brunjes 703-625-0247 cbrunjes@cavtel.net

Sun 04/25/2010 Strides for Success 5K Race and 1K Fun Run Fairfax Corner Shopping Center, Fairfax, Virginia 8:30AM Entry Fees 5K Race: Adults $30 (after April 20, $35) 1K Fun Run or 5K: Kids (10 & under) $15 1K Fun Run: Adults $20 All-level runners and walkers welcome! USATF-certified course The Junior League of Northern Virginia, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is committed to preparing children for success. Through our programs, we help children achieve their full potential as we work to remove barriers to academic success, promote a love of learning and foster self-esteem. Join us in the race toward a better community!
Contact: Kathy Kovaks (703) 442-4163 stridesforsuccess@jlnv.org

May 2010

Sat 05/01/2010 Frederick Marathon 5K Frederick MD (Baker Park) 7 pm Limited to 500 runners.
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Sat 05/01/2010 Carl Sandburg Middle School 17th Annual Pantherlon 5K Alexandria, VA 8:00 am The race is a 5k. It is held rain or shine and begins at 8:00 a.m. the course winds through Waynewood community and is fast and flat! Registration is online at www.active.com, Pacers 1301 King Street, Alex., VA and at Carl Sandburg Middle School 8428 Ft. Hunt Road, Alex. Va. 22308.
Contact: Anne Poulin 703-799-4867 AnneEP@cox.net

Sat 05/01/2010 Park To Park Half Marathon Waynesboro VA 7 a.m.
Contact: Dwayne Jones 540-942-6773 jonescd@ci.waynesboro.va.us

Sat 05/01/2010 RunAmuck Festival Rockville, MD (Lake Needwood) 9:30 a.m. The Mud Run is a challenging 5K run with hills, tire obstacles, river crossings, walls, ropes, and MUD.
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