The fifth annual Allscripts Tobacco Road Marathon and the Bay Six Tobacco Road Half-Marathon presented by Inside-Out Sports will be held Sunday, March 16, 2014, in Cary, N.C. The marathon course is fast and flat, with 10 percent of its runners qualifying for the legendary Boston Marathon. It consists
Run shoulder to shoulder with America’s frontline: U.S. Marines. Marines pride themselves on physical fitness and mission-readiness. The Marine Corps Half-Marathon tests runners’ stamina and endurance. This race exposes runners to life aboard a Marine Corps base, as the course winds through Camp Lejeune, N.C. This course is scenic
Want to enjoy one of the top events in the Southeast? Sign up for the 2014 Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon Madness. The Southeast Tourism Society honored QWB as one of the top 20 events! The Quintiles Wrightsville Beach Marathon and Half Marathon presented by Landfall Realty will take place
November is National Running Safety Month, and locally owned stores in North Carolina are making sure that a little darkness doesn’t slow you down. For most of us, going for a run after dark or before the sun comes up is sometimes the only way to squeeze in a
By Vickie Leff, LCSW (aka RunnerMom) November is a great month to run some road races and Turkey Trots! Before you head off to the start line, here are a few reminders that can help make your race the most successful ever. A little preparation and few surprises will
The eighth annual Magnificent Mile Race this past September saw gorgeous weather, a festive atmosphere and an exhilarating day of racing and celebrating. Nearly 1,100 individuals participated and close to $45,000 was raised for motor neuron disease, with donations continuing to pour in. This year’s Men’s Competitive Mile was
The Reindeer Dash for Cash has become one of the Southeast’s fastest 10-mile races. The race, named in the spirit after Capt. Christopher Cash, takes place in the historic town of Greenville, N.C. Cash died in battle on June 24, 2004, and his memory will forever live through the
By Laura King Edwards I’ve run thousands of miles for my sister since watching her cross the finish line of the Jingle Jog 5K in 2008. I’ve won awards and set several personal records earlier this year. But I’ve never come close to achieving the feat she accomplished, because
Pecan Pie CLIF® Bar CLIF® Bar’s newest seasonal flavor, Pecan Pie, brings together delicious nuts and spices to create a traditional, nostalgic flavor reminiscent of the holidays. Now in its 11th year, the limited-edition CLIF Bar seasonal lineup includes Pecan Pie, Iced Gingerbread and Spiced Pumpkin Pie. All three seasonal
Join Ghana Rock this Thanksgiving morning at 8:30 a.m. for its inaugural 5k “Running to Rescue” in historic downtown Davidson. The course is certified by Run for Green and officiated by Event Marketing Services. This year’s race has a limited number of participants so register early online at www.sportoften.com.
