Macon Tracks Race Calendar

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Upcoming Local Races, Middle Georgia:

Generally, only races within an hour's drive of Macon are listed here. E-mail your flyer and/or website url to macontracks@cox.net for posting. If you have a race outside the area that you'd like to promote, please feel free to post on the forum and tell people about it.

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Sept. 6th (Monday)	34th Annual Macon Labor Day Road Race 5K/10K/Fun Run Macon, 7:45 5K, 8:15 10K, 9:15 am Fun Run This annual Macon Labor Day tradition features a fast point-to-point course, gender-specific wicking shirts, and a family-friendly atmosphere. For even more fun, enter the Parent/Child, Husband/Wife, or Team of 5 competition. Use your 10K time as a Peachtree Road Race qualifier for next year. Walkers are welcome to do the 5K. This is a Macon Tracks Piedmont Sports Medicine Series Race and also part of the Run & See Georgia Grand Prix.
Sept. 11th	Race for Camp Little Shot 5K Macon, 9:00 am Directed by Elizabeth and Tom Jones, proceeds benefit Camp Little Shot, a free camp for children with diabetes. The awards are made by the children at camp and are always creative. Part of the Run & See Georgia Grand Prix and the Macon Tracks Piedmont Sports Medicine Race Series.
Sept. 11th	Joshua's Run/Walk Macon, 9 am - 1 pm September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The Joshua's Run/Walk will be held on the beautiful campus of Mercer Law School. This 1st annual event will consist of a 1, 2, or 3 mile non-competitive run/walk. The proceeds will benefit Jay’s Hope Foundation. Jay’s Hope is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to families of children with cancer. During the opening ceremony, there will be a balloon release in memory of Joshua Trent Solomon and all children who have passed away from childhood cancer. Opening ceremonies begin at 8:45 AM. There will be food, drink, Thomas the Train Story Time, Confetti the Clown, Party Play Ground’s Trackless Train Rides , door prizes, face-painting, balloon art, bouncers & more.
Sept. 11th (evening)	Run/Walk for Hope 5K & 1-mile Dublin, 1-mile at 7 pm, 5K at 8 pm Now with online registration. This 5th annual 5K run/walk will feature a candlelight finish with 350+ candles in support of those recovering from drug and alcohol abuse. The course will be a double loop on pavement totally off road inside Southern Pines Sports Complex in Dublin. Prior to the race there will be a 9/11 Commemoration at 3:00 pm and Family Fun Day from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm with free hamburgers and hotdogs, splash pad park, water slide, jumpy houses, clowns, face painting, volleyball, continuous music from area bands, and much more. Race registration is $15 before Sept. 3rd and includes admission to the Family Fun Day activities.
Sept. 18th	Run to Give 5K, 10K, & Fun Run Macon, 5K & 10K at 8:00 am, Fun Run at 8:30 This race begins at the Northway Church on Zebulon Road. All proceeds benefit families affected by medical illness. There will be free childcare for all race participants and a free kids' festival with large inflatables, face painting, games, & concessions. $15 if you register before Sept. 11th. Part of the Run & See Georgia Grand Prix.
Sept. 22-25	Georgia Golden Olympics Warner Robins This competition is open to ages 50 and older and is a qualifier for the 2011 National Senior. Events include track and field, 5Ks (run, walk, and race walk), swimming, cycling, and more. Medals are awarded for each age category.
Sept. 25th	All About Animals Rescue Run 5K Macon, 8:30 a.m. Proceeds from the race will help fund a new shelter for All About Animals Rescue, a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter located in Macon. The race will be held at Mt. Zion Church on Rivoli and will use the Run4Missions course. Awards to top age group finishers only.
Sept. 25th	Diabetes Awareness 5K & 1-mile Macon, 5K at 9:00 a.m., 1-mile fun run at 9:45 New Hope International along with the Juanita June Foundation will be hosting this first annual event. There will be refreshments and inflatables for the kids. Awards to 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall runners only. Registration is $30.
Oct. 2nd	City of Gordon's Fall Line Festival 5K 5K starts at 8am, Fun Run afterward. Stay after the run and enjoy free entertainment, a classic car show, arts & crafts, antique tractor events, activities for kids, food, and free birthday cake. This is a Run & See Georgia Grand Prix race and part of the Macon Tracks Piedmont Sports Medicine Race Series. $15 if you register before Sept. 17th.
Oct. 2nd	Uptown Rotary Ocmulgee Adventure Race Macon, 7:00 am - 8:30 am Check in Note the new date! The Uptown Rotary Ocmulgee Adventure Race (U-ROAR) will now be a 6-hour race, challenging both beginners and elites. The race will feature paddling, mountain biking, river swimming, and hiking/trekking with navigation throughout. You may race in teams of 2, 3, or 4, but only co-ed teams of 3 will be eligible for prize money. Proceeds go to the Mentor's Project, Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and other charities. Get your team ready and go find those checkpoints!
Oct. 9th	Take Back the Night 5K & 10.5K Milledgeville, 8:00 5K, 9:00 10.5K Macon Tracks member Bonnie Murphey is organizing this 2nd annual race to benefit Baldwin County Solicitor General's "S.A.F.E. Program" for domestic violence awareness. There will be door prizes, music, awards for the high school and college with the most participation, and gift bags for overall and masters winners. Part of the Macon Tracks Piedmont Sports Medicine Race Series and the Run & See Georgia Grand Prix.
Oct. 9th	Sam I Am 5K & 1-mile Perry, 5K at 8:30 am, 1-mile at 8:45 am $100 prize to 1st overall male and female. The course is the same as the Dogwood Festival 5K. Proceeds will go to the family of Sam Kinnas in Houston, Texas to offset costs related to his cancer treatments. Run the race in the morning then stay for the Georgia National Fair.
Oct. 16th	Hearts Like Hannah 5K & Fun Run Warner Robins Hearts Like Hannah is a volunteer fundraising organization which provides financial assistance to Middle GA families seeking to adopt a child. The team or organization with the most participants will receive $100 donation to their organization or charity of choice.
Oct. 23rd	Race for the Cure 5K Run/Walk & 1-Mile Walk Macon, 9:00 am The race will be held at Central City Park. Up to 75% of the net proceeds from the race will remain in Central Georgia to fund local breast cancer projects for the medically underserved. The remaining 25% supports the Komen Foundation Award and Research Grant Program.
Oct. 30th	Jay's Hope Trek or Treat 5K & Fun Run Macon, Fun Run at 8:00 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m. This year the race will be held at Bass Pro Shops. Runners of all ages are encouraged to run in costume. All dressed-up runners will be entered in a special raffle and prizes will be awarded to the most creatively dressed runners. Proceeds benefit the Jay’s Hope Foundation, helping families with children who have cancer. The Jay's Hope race is a Macon Tracks Piedmont Sports Medicine Series Race and also part of the Run & See Georgia Grand Prix. Stay for the Family Fun Festival afterward from 9 am - 1 pm.
Nov. 6th	Hog Jog 5K & 1-mile Vienna, 1-mile at 8:00, 5K at 8:30 The race starts at Dooly County High School and proceeds benefit Dooly County 4-H. After the race, stay and enjoy the Big Pig Jig Parade and shops in downtown Vienna. Part of the Run & See Georgia Grand Prix.
Nov. 6th	1st Annual AFJROTC Run for Veterans 5K Road Race Kathleen, 8:00 a.m. The Robins Pacers are helping to organize this race, which will start and end at Veterans High School, Houston County's newest high school. Proceeds will benefit the 1st Squadron, 108th Cavalry Fallen Soldier Memorial Fund and the EOD Memorial Fund. Long sleeved t-shirts while supplies last or there is a $12 no shirt option.
Nov. 13th	Peacemakers 5K Macon, 9:00 a.m. Run through the Ocmulgee National Monument Indian Mounds on a scenic, cross-country course. Enjoy racing through the woods like the Mississipian Indians did thousands of years ago. Proceeds benefit Peacemakers, an organization that teaches life skills to children ages 8-13. Only $40 for a family of 4 if you register before October 30th. Go to www.pbwm.org for more information. Part of the Macon Tracks Piedmont Sports Medicine Race Series and the Run & See Georgia Grand Prix.

Links to more extensive listings:

www.georgiarunner.com - View your Grand Prix points while you're there and see if you've made the top 20.

www.robinspacers.org - The Warner Robins running club website contains an extensive list of Georgia races complete with links to race flyers.

www.rungeorgia.com - another place to get a listing of races around the state.

www.runnersworld.com - click on "races & places". Print yourself out a customized training schedule while you're there using the "Smart Coach" feature.

www.runningintheusa.com - After you plan your next race, check out Don McClellan's photo shows in the race results section and reminisce about how much fun you had at last month's race.

www.coolrunning.com