Sunset Beach, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Run Sunset Beach". Join us for our 11th annual Run Sunset Beach of the BAM! Race Series in Sunset Beach North Carolina! BAM is short for #BigAssMedals and our finisher medals do not disappoint. Sunset Beach is a beautiful coastal island in SE North Carolina with a beautiful waterfront park, shaded golf course communities, an incredible bridge over the intracoastal waterway and unforgettable oceanfront views on the island! We host a half marathon, 5K & 1 Mile in April when the average temperatures are a High 67 and a Low of 59. Sunset Beach is ranked one of the top beaches in the World by National Geographic! START TIMES: 6:45am Half Marathon, 7:15am 10K & 5K, 8:30am 1 Mile. FINISHER SWAG: This year we our finisher shirts will be going back to our extremely soft tri-blend T's with a beautiful unique design and an absolutely stunning night time nautical themed race medal. Over the years we ve had surfboard, flip flop, glass, lockets, artistic connecting medals, a pirate theme, mosaic designs, and much more - we change it up each year to bring unique medals but this year might top them all. We hope you enjoy them! Please note: You are registering for a "race experience" medals and t-shirts are for finishers only. www.coastalraceproductions.com/race/run-sunset-beach-2024

Greensboro, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Owls Roost Rumble". This late spring trail shows off some of the best parts of the Greensboro watershed trails! The half marathon will take you one complete loop around Lake Brandt and enjoy some wonderful scenery. For those not yet up to 13 miles, we have a 4-mile option. This event is part of the Trivium Trail Mega Medal Series and will act as the third race in this year's series! Registration is limited to 500 total participants. Sign up early as this race sells out each year. www.bit.ly/OwslRoostRumble

Hendersonville, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Jump Off Rock Half Marathon & 10K". Discover the beauty of the 4th annual Jump off Rock Half Marathon & 10k presented by Hunter Subaru and UNC Health Pardee, an endurance running event unlike any other! Experience the thrill of one of the most scenic and fastest half marathon races in the South, running downhill to downtown. The Half has garnered a reputation as the most breathtaking and picturesque downhill half marathon in the Southeast, and it's no wonder why! Starting at Jump off Rock, a national landmark and the highest peak of the Town of Laurel Park, endurance runners will be captivated by the stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the colorful blooms and blossoms of spring. Then, continue on the gently downhill and picturesque 13.1 mile route that leads straight to the heart of downtown Hendersonville at Main Street. The 10k race is fast and fun, commencing at the base of the Town of Laurel Park at the Hendersonville Family YMCA. Runners can join in with the half marathoners along the route and enjoy the beauty of the Town of Hendersonville that surrounds them. The 10k route is moderately flat and has a couple of gentle rollers throughout. Finish line festivities await all participants at the same location in Historic Downtown Hendersonville on Main Street, creating a vibrant atmosphere of celebration and camaraderie! Don't miss your chance to experience the inspiring beauty of the Jump off Rock Half Marathon & 10k, an event that promises to inspire and captivate you like no other! EXCITING NEWS: Both races are now USATF Sanctioned AND Certified! https://jumpoffrockhalfmarathon.com

Greensboro, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Elm Street Run Festival". A Grand Tour of Greensboro's Central Boulevard! Welcome to the 3rd Annual Elm Street Run Festival! This USATF certified course starts and finishes in downtown Greensboro with the 10 Mile providing a grand tour of Greensboro's central boulevard and surrounding neighborhoods. Elm Street Run Festival also offers a 5K (new to 2023), 1 Mile Youth Run, and 1 Mile Survivors, Healers and Heroes Walk for brain tumor patients, their families, friends, caretakers, as well as those who will walk in remembrance of a loved one. This event benefits TriadBeHeadStrong, a local charity supporting our region's brain and spine tumor patients and providers. www.elmstreetrun.com

Asheville, North Carolina (United States of America) - "Biltmore / Kiwanis Classic 5k/15k". This race deserves to be on every runners bucket-list and will indeed be on every runners best race list. Nestled in the blue ridge mountains, the Biltmore Estate was built for George Washington Vanderbilt II between 1889 and 1895 and holds the record of being the largest privately owned house in the United States. The Biltmore-Kiwanis Classic 15k and 5k races have been running on the estate since 1997 and act as the biggest fundraiser for Asheville's Kiwanis Club. Capped at 700 runners, register early and save with Early Bird Pricing. Both the 5k and 15k course are USATF Certified. Registration includes, t-shirt, finisher medal, collectable race bib as well as a chip-timed race on the Biltmore Estate. www.biltmorekiwanisclassic.com