RunCarolina Community

Edouard Michelin Memorial Race

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:57:28 +0000

The annual Edouard Michelin Memorial Race (5K) is scheduled for 21 August 2010 at 8:00 AM at the Michelin Conference Center at Donaldson Center. Pre-Registration is recommended. The pre-registration fee is $5 per participant. Day of registration will be from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM on race day. Cost will be $10.

National Running Day – June 2

admin — Sat, 29 May 2010 00:32:17 +0000

Take part in your community on National Running Day, Wednesday June 2!

Spartanburg, SC @ 6:30 PM – Mary Black Rail Trail

All ages and abilities welcome! Runners and Walkers! Bring your friends, family, and co-workers! Distances: 0.8 mile, 1.2 miles, 2.5 miles, 3.8 miles, or more. Water will be provided. Parking is available at the Pine Street YMCA. Hosted By: Spartanburg Running Club

Greenville, SC @ 5:30 AM – Cleveland Park (parking lot by the zoo)

Distances : 3 and 5 miles
Hosted by: Greenville Track Club

Charleston, SC @ 6:00 PM – PrimeTime Fitness

Runners will be treated to a historical, inclusive tour of all things Charleston as they run along the Battery, past Rainbow Row, down through the Market, and along the harbor in Waterfront Park. Cobblestone streets, carriages, Charleston single houses, Fort Sumter, tiny alleyways leading to courtyard gardens, and sweetgrass baskets mark some of the sights that you’ll cherish and associate with your run through time.

Run for Your Life 5K Run/Walk

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 00:47:07 +0000

Date: 5/29/10
Registration: 7:00am-7:45am
Race Starts: 8:15am

Entry Fees:
$20.00 before 5/24/10 or $25.00 for race-day registration

The race will start and end at the Sherman College Health Center located at:
2020 Springfield Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29316

For more information or to register
Call: Allie Sansbury (864-590-0845)
Email: aasansbury@shermancollege.net

Phone: 732-259-6200
Fax: 864-599-4860
E-mail: ShermanWCCS@gmail.com

Ultimate Stallion 5K Fun Run

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 00:43:02 +0000

The Ultimate Stallion 5k will take place May 22 at Furman University. All net funds raised will be used to send pediatric cancer patients to Camp Courage, a special camp designed around the needs of children with cancer. At Camp Courage, these children are free to play, laugh, explore, and grow just like a normal child at camp. The only difference? Children at Camp Courage are provided 24-hour medical supervision by pediatric doctors and nurses. There is no cost to attend Camp Courage. It’s completely funded by GHS and generous support from the community.

5K Competitive Run

The Ultimate Stallion is a 5k run and 1 mile fun run/walk to raise funds for Camp Courage, a camp for children with cancer or blood disorders. It will be held May 22nd at Furman University. The 5k competitive run begins at 4:45p.m., but attendees are able to check in as early as 2:30p.m.

The registration fee includes a t-shirt. The official 5K run will be timed by “It’s About Time”. Race results will be posted on their web site. Entry fee for the timed run is $20.

Entry in the 5k or the Fun Run allows you to participate in the Doughnut Relay, a separate activity where participants must stop to down a doughnut between each leg of the race.

Note: Team creation and selection are for fundraising purposes only.

Kids Fun Run

The Ultimate Stallion 1 mile fun run is a way for kids and families alike to enjoy a run while supporting Camp Courage, a camp for children with cancer or blood disorders. The registration fee includes a t-shirt. Entry fee for the fun run is $10. The Ultimate Stallion Fun Run begins at 4:00p.m.

Entry in the 5k or the Fun Run allows you to participate in the Doughnut Relay, a separate activity where participants must stop to down a doughnut between each leg of the race.

Note: Team creation and selection are for fundraising purposes only.

Candlelight Run

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:16:58 +0000

Come find out why we’ve are the largest night race in South Carolina!

Have you ever run by candlelight!?!? Our volunteers spend hours upon hours to make sure you have an unforgettable running experience. We put together 2,500 luminaries and have to light all those candles! All of this has to be timed just right so that your run is magical. Running through the darkness with only the candlelight leading the way! Our course is challenging and enchanting. Best of all, your entry fees are used to support local charities. Over the past two years, we have donated $23,500 in cash to local charities.

The 14th Annual Greenville Candlelight Charity 5k Run and Family Fun Run/walk will be held Saturday, June 19, 2010. The evening event includes a 5K run beginning at 9pm and a Family Fun Run (approximately 1 mile) at 8pm.

This Greenville 5k night run event is one you should put on your calendar now! Come participate in the race and visit beautiful Greenville, SC. Explore our area and downtown for a visit you’ll always remember! This event is one for the whole family.

Event Date: June 19, 2010

ICAR, Greenville, SC

http://www.candlelightrun.com/

Ray Tanner Home Run

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 21:20:50 +0000

A premier annual running and walking event bringing together people of all levels to help improve the lives of disadvantaged children and their families through the Ray Tanner Foundation, while promoting the benefits of healthy and active lifestyles.

12K Run features a scenic 7.5 mile course starting and finishing at the new
Carolina Stadium located at 431 Williams Street, Columbia, SC 29208

5K Run and Walk was especially for those out to enjoy a day of fun and fitness. On this all new 3.1 mile course starts at the entrance to Carolina Stadium and returns for your finish at Home Plate.

Kids Fun Run sponsored by Optimist Club of St. Andrews is inside Carolina Stadium Field at 9:30 am. All kids receive a #1 Kids Run for Fun race bib, finisher’s medal and refreshments. Of course Coach Tanner and USC mascot Cocky will be there to cheer everyone on.

http://raytannerhomerun.org/

Spinx Runfest

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 19:38:16 +0000

The Spinx Run Fest began in 2005 and has been a favorite for runners near and far ever since. Located in Greenville SC, the weather is seasonally mild and the atmosphere is welcoming. Runners have come from all over to take on the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K Run/Walk, Kids Run.

Event Date: 10/30/2010 – 8:00 AM

Greenville Drive Baseball Stadium, 945 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601

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Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 19:33:58 +0000

8,000 Runners, Surf Themed Event, Scenic, Flat & Fast, Starts and runs thru Freestyle Music Park, Awesome Surfboard Finisher Medals, Tech Shirts for all Participants, USAT&F Certified, Awards 3 Deep in all Age Groups, Average High Temp 66 degrees, Oceanfront Course, Great Vacation Getaway, Official Finisher Certificate.

Half Marathon, Coastal 5K, High Heel Run, Doggie Dash

Event Date: 10/24/2010 – 7:00 AM

Freestyle Music Park
2950 Backstage Blvd – Google Maps
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

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Red, White and Blue Shoes

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 19:28:13 +0000

A running series event supporting the Furman Blue Shoes Scholarship Fund. 5K starts at Timmons Arena. 1 mile starts at the PAC. Finishing in Paladin Stadium.

5K Championship Run, 1 Mile Run/Walk, Kids Run

Event Date: 07/03/2010 – 8:00 AM

Furman University
3300 Poinsett Highway – Google Maps
Greenville, SC 29613

rwbsdirector@greenvilletrackclub.com

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Maggie’s Second Annual 5K Run

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 19:23:07 +0000

This race is to honor the life of Maggie Elizabeth McLeod, and to reMEMber her. Maggie died on August 12, 2005 in a car accident at the age of 19. She was out staying her last goodbyes before she was to start her new life as a college student at the University of South Carolina.

The proceeds from the race will support the children attending Maggie’s School in Kenya. Maggie’s School was dedicated in July 2008, providing the first ever school for the Turkana people in the northern region of Kenya.

Entry Fees: $25 before 6/4, $30 after 6/4 and on race day.

Event Date: 06/26/2010 – 8:30 AM

Furman University, Paladin Stadium
3300 Poinsett Highway – Google Maps
Greenville, SC 29613

Wink McLeod
(864) 283-0697
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