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
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.
On Nov. 23, runners will get the chance to trek through the streets and residential neighborhoods of the village of Pinehurst in the Sandhills region of central North Carolina at the Turkey Trot half-marathon, 10k, 5k and 1-mile race, which marks its 33rd annual running in 2013. In 2012,
You won’t find gravy-flavored Gu or pumpkin-pie PowerBars this Thanksgiving, but you can still work up an appetite by running in one of the many Turkey Trots here in North Carolina. People have been participating in Turkey Day races for more than a century! The YMCA Turkey Trot in
By Brian Schiff Whether you run 5k’s or marathons, most runners would always like to have faster times. Improving form and running mechanics is an essential part of accomplishing that goal. The first step involves identifying mobility and strength imbalances with a comprehensive assessment from a qualified trainer or
The Huntersville Half Marathon and Huntersville Holiday 5K were created by local runners for local runners. The course was designed to allow local runners the opportunity to race the streets they train on daily. The rolling hill course winds through Huntersville neighborhoods and shopping centers to showcase the community.
By Brian Diaz When people delve into endurance-based sports, they often pick out an event or race that they target for the finished product. They may seek the Internet for a training plan that lasts a set period of time and is generically printed for all abilities to view.
The third annual Green Beret Jingle Jog is a 10k road race and 5k fun run/walk/stroller push through a picturesque neighborhood in the Haymount district and on the Fayetteville Technical Community College campus in Fayetteville, N.C. The jog is co-hosted by nonprofits the Special Forces Association Chapter 100 and
The J.Y. Joyner Elementary School Healthy Choice Marathon, Run Club & 5K Run/Walk, now in its third year, aims to teach students positive lifestyle choices while raising money to fund programs for its 700-plus student body by promoting health and wellness and helping kids make mindful choices through healthy
This year the Thunder Road Marathon’s keynote speaker is Charlotte resident Nicole Gross. Gross and her sister were victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. Proceeds from the pasta dinner will go to Be Strong Stay Strong, which celebrates the Gross Family Recovery. More details on the dinner and what it includes
