Salem, Virginia (United States of America) - "LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run". The City of Salem, known as "Virginia's Championship City", has hosted numerous NCAA National Championships as well as many other national and international sports tournaments. In 2016, we decided to branch out and bring that "Championship" mentality to running! Our races start and finish at the Salem Farmers Market in downtown Salem, VA and takes you on a scenic tour of Salem through neighborhoods, Roanoke College, and the Roanoke River Greenway. We have partnered with Blue Ridge Racing, the area's leading road race management organization to produce these events. In addition to managing the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, Virginia's Blue Ridge 8K, and the G&H Contracting Kids Run, Blue Ridge Racing handles the race management for the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, also known as "America's Toughest Road Marathon". As an added bonus to running our LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, you will have the opportunity to win the Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown race medal if you also complete the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Full or Half Marathon (in April) and the Star City Half Marathon (in November) within the same year. Is three half marathons too much for you? Run the Blue Ridge Star-K (or Relay), Salem 8K, and Star City 10K to earn the Triple Crown Sprint Series medal. This exciting race series rewards runners in the valley with some serious race medal bling and bragging rights! www.runsignup.com/Race/VA/Salem/salemhalfmarathon

Loves Park, Illinois (United States of America) - "Nik's Home Run 7K & 1.5 Mile Walk". Make wishes happen with your 7k run or 1.5 mile walk! Bring JOY to young adults, and their families, fighting cancer. Nik discovered that young adults over 17 are not eligible for a "wish." In fact, most pediatric support programs age out at 18 and adult programs start at 25 leaving a gap for young adults. Nik asked us to help young adults fighting cancer have a wish too! First 250 Registrations receive the Bring Joy Beanie for FREE! Bears Tickets - Everyone gets a chance if they sign up for the run or walk. You can buy an additional chance for $20 , 3 for $50 or 10 for $100. 2 tickets for the Bears vs Panthers game at Soldier Field, Thursday, Nov 9th at 7:15pm Section 122 row 9 seats 18-19. Visit the registration page for more info. www.runsignup.com/Race/IL/LovesPark/NiksHomeRun?rsus=500-400-3dd6a0ea-8d60-4c2c-a40e-9a62cb2fade3

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (United States of America) - "Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon, Myrtle Beach Coastal 5K". This amazing half marathon and 5K race is a South Carolina Dream! Experience the Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon a nationally acclaimed vacation destination as you like it best... on your feet. This surfing themed half marathon and 5K, with its signature surfboard finisher medals, live music and awesome post race celebration party is the new MUST do race on the Atlantic Coast. Our awesome half marathon course features over 5 miles of oceanfront running! Both the 5K and half marathon start and finish with beautiful views of the ocean! After the event, join us at Grand Strand Brewing Company for live music and post race awards presentation... maybe even take a swim in the warm waves. Why not, it's Myrtle Beach, come run and have an awesome time! Runners and walkers are welcome. No animals or strollers allowed on course. The half marathon time limit is 3:15 hours/14:53 minute mile pace and the 5K time limit is 70 minutes. www.runmyrtlebeach.com

Greensboro, North Carolina (United States of America) - "The Cannonball". The Cannonball is the LARGEST celebration of running in our region. Race distances include Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Dash AND a bonus challenge option. The backdrop for the races are the gorgeous A & Y greenway in Greensboro, NC and Country Park. The start/finish for all events take place in Country Park, Greensboro's running Mecca. Whether a veteran to distance running or a relative newbie, this event is a MUST DO for the course, the schwag, the glory, and the PARTY! In true celebration of the region FIVE local craft breweries pour all day Saturday for participants and spectators. Participants have two craft brews included with their race registration and spectators are able to purchase with all funds generated from beer sales going directly to our charity partner, Brenner Children's. What is that challenge? The Double Barrel Challenge! The Friday night 5K allows the unique opportunity to race in the evening AND opens up the challenge of participating in either the 10K, half marathon or marathon on Saturday. Double Barrel Challenge participants receive two shirts and two custom finisher medals (one for each event), PLUS bonus bling for completing the Double Barrel Challenge. Not to mention extra beer and bragging rights!!! All race participants will receive a custom finishers medal (Kids dash will not receive a medal or shirt, but their own "goodies'), t-shirt, food, beer (21 and up), FREE professional race photos and a celebration! Everyone, friends and family can enjoy the post-race celebration with live music, awards ceremony and activities. You must register 2 weeks prior to event to guarantee a shirt. www.runsignup.com/Race/NC/Greensboro/CannonballRun

Alexandria, Virginia (United States of America) - "Grand African Run". 5K run. Join us for a chance to win a 2024 Toyota Corolla! Whether you cross the finish line first or last, all registered participants will be entered into a lottery drawing on event day (Oct 12). The LUCKY WINNER will be announced that same morning. Join two current world record holders (as a guest of honor) for an unforgettable experience! Olympic legends Derartu Tulu and Million Wolde will also be joining in, cheering and motivating you throughout the race! www.africanrun.com