The Mississippi Track Club has 40 Races scheduled every year, 3 miles to marathon. See their web site on our Other Area Running and Walking Clubs page for details on upcoming races.
The New Orleans Track Club has many good races.
The Gulf Coast Running Club has an active schedule See their web site on our Other Area Running and Walking Clubs page for details on upcoming races.
The Tupelo Running Club has some good races Including the Frostbite Half Marathon in January and the Gum Tree Run in May. See their web site on our Other Area Running and Walking Clubs page for details on upcoming races.
For more information on runs in the Pensacola area see the PRA web site
1/24 (Sat) 8:30AM 1 mi, 5K CHINESE NEW YEAR RACE Lafreniere Park, Metairie, LA. NOTC race, for more info see the NOTC web site.
1/25 (Sun) 8:00AM 30K, 10K The WALL-LOUISIANA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 30K RACE and 10K New Orleans. NOTC race, for more info see the NOTC web site.
JANUARY 31, 2004 MOBILE, AL PANTHER PRIDE 5K 8:30 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2004 8:00 a.m. Pensacola Double Bridge Run 15K Run ~ 5K run / 5K walk Pensacola FL. See: Pensacola Sports Association.
February 7-8, 2004 Rocky Raccoon 100mil/50mile in Huntsville TX. See: http://hillcountrytrailrunners.com/raceRockyRaccoon.html
FEBRUARY 7, 2004 DAUPHIN ISLAND, AL BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY 5K 9:00 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
2/8 (Sun) 8:00AM ½ mi, 5K, 10K ELMWOOD CLASSIC RACE (*) Elmwood Center, Harahan, LA. NOTC race, for more info see the NOTC web site.
February 14th, Run for Love 5K Run. 08:30 at USM's Payne Center in Hattiesburg. See Run for Love flier. For more information call Olivia Ard at 266-5251 or e-mail her at Olivia.ard@usm.edu .
FEBRUARY 15, 2004 MOBILE, AL WARMING UP FOR ATR DASHES, PART 2 1:00 PM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
FEBRUARY 22, 2004 MOBILE, AL Joe Cain Classic 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk/Run, ¼ Mile Moon Pie Dash. One of their biggest races, and a lot of fun.
Feb 28, 2004 Pensacola FL. Blue Angel Marathon / half marathon and 5K run. For information see Blue angel Marathon.
2/28 (Sat) 9:00AM 5K , 1 mi NOKIA SUGAR BOWL FUN RUN/WALK Superdome, New Orleans. NOTC race, for more info see the NOTC Mardi Gras Marathon web site.
2/29 (Sun) 7:00AM Marathon, ½ Marathon. NOKIA SUGAR BOWL MARDI GRAS MARATHON and HALF-MARATHON Superdome, New Orleans. NOTC race, for more info see the NOTC Mardi Gras Marathon web site.
MARCH 6, 2004 Carl Touchstone Mississippi 50 Trail run. Laurel Mississippi. 20K, 50K, 50 mile runs through piney woods on the Longleaf Horse Trail in Desoto National Forest. 6:00 am start for the 50K, 50 miles, 8:00 am start for the 20K. Prerace meal Friday night, T-shirts, awards, finisher mementos, post race cookout. See: www.ms50.com for details.
Saturday, Tuesday March 6th, Shamrock Run. 8 am at USM, hosted by Kappa Delta sorority. Benefits child abuse. T-shirt, age group awards, prize money! For more information call Kathy Waters at (601) 599-4159 or Katie Smith at (601) 266-2945.
MARCH 6, 2004 MOBILE, AL RED CROSS 5 MILER 8:00 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
Sunday March 7, 2004 2nd Annual Seaside Half Marathon & 5K Run, in Seaside, Florida (on the gulf between Destin & Panama City in Florida's Panhandle. For more info call 850-231-6190 or see www.seasidehalfmarathon.com.
March 13, 2004 The Red River Run 10K is the 2004 RRCA Louisiana 10K State Championship, the 2004 Southern USATF 10K championship, and the 2004 Southwest Regional USATF Men's 10K Championship.
Saturday March 13th, 9:00 a.m. registration, run at 10:00. St. Paddy's Day Fun Run/Walk. Timberton subdivision in Hattiesburg. The 5K will be a timed event for anyone who likes to run. We will also have a one mile and three mile fun walk. Keep in mind...this event is just for fun. No fee, t-shirt, or awards. Put on your running or walking shoes and come on out. This event has been put on for several years by the Timberton Property Owners Association and has been open to all Timberton home owners, and this year is also open to the general public.
Saturday March 13th. BOGALUSA The Bogalusa Police Department will sponsor a 5K Walk/Run at Cassidy Park on March 13 in conjunction with a chicken dinner benefit for Sherron Dykes, a BPD radio dispatcher who has been diagnosed with cancer. Registration will start at 7:30 a.m. The race begins at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $15. Water will be provided to all participants, and everybody who registers before March 1 will get a free t-shirt. Fees can be sent along with name, address, phone number and shirt size, to the BPD, 214 Arkansas Ave., Bogalusa, La. 70427, Attn. Sgt. Tommie Sorrell. Benefit raffle tickets will also be available for $1 each during the race. Prizes including a television, DVD player, surround system and lunch or dinner for two, will be awarded during the dinner, which is scheduled for 11 a.m. through 1 p.m. The dinners will cost $5 apiece and will include chicken, baked beans, potato salad and bread. To donate to the cause or for more info call Sorrell or Sgt. Charles Helton at 732-3611.
Saturday March 20, 8:00 a.m. Spring Jubilee 5k in Jackson, AL. 2nd Annual 5K road race. The course is flat & fast with proceeds going to benefit the CCARC. "Going the extra mile for people with disabilities" Email Questions to Terry Lynn Pezent : tlpezent@yahoo.com
3/20 (Sat) 8:00AM 10K, 2 mi, 1/2 mi RUN ON THE BAYOU (*)
March 20, 8:00 a.m. "Run Through the Azaleas" Mc Comb, MS. $15 Pre- register, $20 Day of race. A 5K run through a nice park and residential area. A flat course with beautiful scenery. Held in conjunction with the 47th annual Azalea Festival that lasts for two weeks. For more info e-mail pcedd@pikeinfo.com or contact John Dale Dumas o: 684-0550 h: 276-7465 See flier.
MARCH 27, 2004 MOBILE, AL AZALEA TRAIL RUN 10K 8:00 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
3/28 (Sun) 8:30AM 5K
APRIL 3, 2004 MOBILE, AL BAY BEARS HOME RUN TROT 5K 8:00 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
April 3, 2004. Bayou View Baptist Church, 4709 Chamberlain Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39507. Phone: 863-2482 or 424-3084 for details. T-shirts, trophies, refreshments, benefits student mission work. More info and sign up on-line.
April 3 PINE HILL RUN 5K, 10K Run & 1 Mile Run-Walk, Wiggins MS. There will be $50.00 prize money for the 1st place 10k and 5k winner. They will also be giving away door prizes. See Flier.
4/3 (Sat) 8:30AM 5K UNITED WAY MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE RACE (*) Destrehan/Luling. NOTC race, for more info see the NOTC web site.
Saturday April 3rd -- Buffalo Peak Outfitters Adventure Mississippi Trail Run, 8K or 5K. Start time 8:00 a.m. See flier.
April 10, 2004 Run for the Roses 5K Run/Walk, Prentiss MS. MTC Gran Prix event.
Saturday, April 17, Antonelli College will host the Hattiesburg area 2004 Richard Schwartz Multiple Sclerosis Walk. The event will start at the Gateway at Southern Miss and the route will extend to Westhills Drive. For information on the event contact Tasha McBride at 601-583-4100 or for more information on the Mississippi Division of the National MS Society please contact Jennifer S. Wooten, Development Specialist at 601-856-5831
4/18 (Sun) 8:00AM ½ mi, 5K NOEBA SIX FLAGS THEME PARK RACE
April 23, Cotton District Arts Festival 5K, Starkville MS. See Flier for details.
April 24, 2004 Rocky Hill Ranch 50K/25K at Rocky Hill Ranch near Smithville TX. See: http://hillcountrytrailrunners.com/raceRockyHill.html
April 24, 2004 Sacred Heart School Seafood Jamboree. 8:00 am at Sacred Heart School at 608 Southern Avenue in Hattiesburg. See details and application.
APRIL 24, 2004 MOBILE, AL OLD MOBILE 8K 8:00 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
4/25 (Sun) 8:30 AM 5K BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP COMPANY’S “RUN FORREST RUN” French Quarter, New Orleans. NOTC race, for more info see the NOTC web site.
Thursday, April 29 Guest/Member Predicted Time Run/Walk and Picnic. The Pine Belt Pacers have reserved the Tatum Park covered picnic area from 5:30-8:30 pm. Jim came up with the idea of members trying to bring as many guests or non-Pacer family members to introduce more people to the club and our activities. We'll give a prize to the member who brings the most guests. Prizes will also be given to the male and female who come closest to their predicted time (no timing devices used by the participant) for a 2-3 mile distance. Following the run/walk, burgers, hotdogs and various sides will be served.
April 30th Relay for Life. I am the recruitment chairman for this year's Relay for Life. We would like to invite any group to form a team. Relay will be at USM (field next to Hwy. 49) on April 30th, beginning at 6:00 pm on Friday. Please email me or call me if you are interested. Thanks. Dawn Gillis, 264-8917; queenelk@comcast.net
5/1 Saturday 13th Annual DeSoto Ranger District Cleanup 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, no charge, free t-shirt. Come help clean up our trails and rivers.
5/1 Saturday William Carey 5K. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes are sponsoring the 5K run for Hope on May 1st at William Carey College. I wanted to get you these dates if anyone is interested. This year we are working with Wesley Hospital, they are going to be in charge of timing. This should make for a more professional and accurate race. We are also working on the actual race route; If you have any suggestions from those that have run this race I would gladly appreciate it. Entry fee is $15 early registration $20 at the event. Thank you, Audrey Morgan, Director of Student Activities 601-318-6444 or audrey.morgan@wmcarey.edu . See Flier.
5/1 Day in the Park 5K/1 mile fun run. 8:30 start in Mason Park, Laurel, MS. Very scenic course, and nice arts festival with crafts and food afterwards, See flier.
5/1 Petal Family YMCA 8:30 am at the YMCA in Petal. See details.
The 2004 Hub City Hustle Triathlon in Hattiesburg has been cancelled due to the problem with the dam at Big Bay Lake
May 1, 2004 30th Annual Fiesta Run 5K walk/run & 10K run 8:00 a.m., Airport Blvd & 9th Ave. Buses run from finish area (Seville Square) to start. Pensacola, FL. Contact: Ray Yarbrough (850) 476-8765 CKRayGae@aol.com . Link for web info & registration forms: http://www.pensacolarunners.com .
5/2 (Sun) 8:00AM 1 mi, 3 mi AL BRIEDE GOLD CUP RACE
5/8 Old time Festival 5K and One Mile Fun Run. 8:00 am in Kamper Park in Hattiesburg. See details and application.
5/8 5K Run for Excellence and Cajun Food Festival in Houma, Louisiana 6:00 P.M. See Website: www.5krunforexcellence.org Yolanda V. Trahan, Executive Director, Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence in Public Education Post Office Box 1503 Houma, Louisiana 70361-1503 Telephone: 985-868-5881
May 15, 2004 Big Lagoon Trail Challenge 4-miler 8:00a.m. Big Lagoon State Park Pensacola, FL Contact: Richard Peterson (850) 969-9924 rpeterson@pcola.gulf.net Link for web info & registration forms: http://www.pensacolarunners.com .
MAY 15, 2004 MOBILE, AL DO IT IN THE BUSH 5K 8:00 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
5/15 (Sat) 8:00AM 5K GOSPEL AND BLUES RUN/WALK
5/23 (Sun) 8:15AM 5K MARGARITAVILLE’S FRENCH QUARTER RUN/WALK New Orleans. NOTC race, for more info see the NOTC web site.
5/28 (Fri) 7:00PM 5K, 1 mile GREEK FESTIVAL RACE New Orleans. NOTC race, for more info see the NOTC web site.
6/5 (Sat) 2nd annual GOAT MILK MARATHON (&13.9 mile run) to be held at Big Sand Campground in Utica, Mississippi, starting at 6 am on Saturday, June 5. Don Curtis the race director can be reached at 601-885-8505 home or 601-906-7188 cell. Cool max shirts to pre-registered applicants. See map of course.
6/5 (Sat) Darkside 8-Hour Run in Peachtree City, GA. See flier for details.
6/6 (Sun) 8:00AM ½ mi, 5K RUN/WALK FOR STORYLAND City Park, New Orleans. NOTC race, for more info see the NOTC web site.
June 12, 2004 Blueberry Jubilee 5K in Poplarville. See the Blueberry Jubilee web site for details and entry form.
June 12, 2004 The Hattiesburg Flyers will host such an allcomers track meet on June 12 at USM. It is for ages 30 and up, with a maximum of 4 events per athlete. The contact phone number is (601) 466-8436 or 310-0127
June 12, 2004 Pensacola Summer Sunset Run 5K 6:00 p.m. Hub Stacey’s at Seville Square Pensacola, FL. Contact: Bob Kelly (850) 484-5230 rkbkelly@cox.net . Link for web info & registration forms: http://www.pensacolarunners.com .6/20 (Sun) 8:00AM ½ mi, 2 mi FATHER’S DAY RACE LaSalle Park, Metairie. NOTC race, for more info see the NOTC web site.
Saturday, June 19. Courthouse Celebration 5K. Run/Walk. 8:00am in Jackson, MS. More Information: Mississippi Track Club, Jim Myrick (601)856-9884.
Saturday, June 19. State Games of Mississippi 5K. 8:00am in Meridian, MS. More Information: (800)482- 0205.
Saturday, June 19. Road Runners Summer Classic Track Meet. 8:30am in New Orleans, LA. More information: 504-394-3906, 504-481-1849
Sunday, June 20. Father's Day Race, ½ mile and 2 mile. 8:00am in New Orleans, LA. LaSalle Park, Metairie (next to Zephyr's Stadium). More Information: New Orleans Track Club, Chuck George (504) 482-6682
Tuesday, June 22. Catch 22 Tuesday Twos, 2 Mile Run/Walk. 6:45pm in New Orleans, LA. Shelter 10, Audubon Park. More information: 504-812-6388
Thursday-Sunday, June 24-27. USATF Southern Association Junior Olympics Track/Field Meet. Jackson, MS. More iinformatio: 601-979-5889, 601-291-4006
Friday, June 25. Senatobia MS 5 Star Races, 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk. 7:00pm in Senatobia, MS; 1 mi. FR. 7:30pm; Toddlers 6:30pm. More Information: Carolyn Stanford (662)562-8202.
Saturday, June 26. Pearl Day 5K. 8:00am in Pearl, MS. More Information: Mississippi Track Club, Jim Myrick (601)856-9884.
Saturday, June 26. Hot Trot 5K, 1 Mile FR. 7:30am in Gulf Shores, AL. More Information: Dr. D.K. Cooper, 22645 Hwy. 59 South, Robertsdale, AL 36567; (251)947-4111, E-mail: chiroassoc@yahoo.com.
Saturday, June 26. First Annual Tri4God Sprint Triathlon, 1/3 m swim, 18m bike, 3m run. Lake Caroline, Madison, MS. More information: Doug Pinkerton, 662-843-2117 - Home, 662-846-4569 -Work, e-mail: yankees2004@cableone.net -- http://www.tri4god.com/2004sprinttriathlon.htm
Saturday, June 26. 1st City Biathlon. 7:00am in Pensacola, FL. Cecil T. Hunter Municipal Pool. More information: Grace & Ted Ruckstuhl 850-438-4322 -- Meegan Lane - YMCA 850-438-4406
Sunday, June 27. Navarre Fun Fest 5K Run/Walk. 7:30am in Navarre, FL.
Regions Bank Navarre. More information: Ron Newby, e-mail: RonAndKathy@mchsi.com
850-384-6902 or 850-939-3267
June 27th, 2004. Woolmarket Duathlon #2. Check the GCRC web site for details.
Saturday, July 3. Watermelon Classic 5K. 8:00am in Jackson, MS. More Information: Mississippi Track Club, Jim Myrick (601)856-9884.
Saturday, July 3. Wesson Memorial 2 Mile & 1/4 Mile. 8:00am In Ocean Spring, MS. More Information: Gulf Coast Running Club, Leonard Vergunst (228)875-6855.
Saturday, July 3. LOU Red White and Blue, 5K run, 5k walk. 7:00am in Oxford, MS. More information: Elizabeth Speed, 662-281-8888 - E-mail: oxfordhumane@earthlink.net
Saturday, July 3. Ronald McDonald Firecracker 5K. 7:30am in Pensacola, FL. Seville Quarter. More information: 850-477-2273
Sunday, July 4. Four on the 4th 4 Miles, Half-Mile. 8:00am in Covington, LA. More information: 985-893-3684, 985-892-1816
Sunday, July 4. Peavine Falls Run, 8.2 mi. 7:00am in Birmingham, AL. More Information: Rick Melanson (205)835-0030.
Sunday, July 4. Green Street Mile. 7:00am in Tupelo, MS. More Information:
Tupelo Running Club, Pam Bennett, e-mail: runpam@yahoo.com
Thursday, July 8. 16th Annual FREE FOR ALL SUMMER SERIES (3) 2 Mile Run/Walk. 7:06pm in New Orleans, LA. The Peristyle in City Park on Dreyfous Drive at Anseman Drive. More Information: New Orleans Track Club, Chuck George (504) 482-6682
Saturday, July 10. Swinging Bridge 5K Run/Walk, 1 mi. 8:00am in Bryam, MS. More Information: Mississippi Track Club, Jim Myrick (601)856-9884, Amy Douglas (601)372-3176, Meghan Buffington 372-2229.
Saturday, July 10. Sunfish Summer Triathlon. 0.5m swim, 30k bike, 8k run. 7:00 in Meridian, MS. Okatibbee Reservoir. More Information: Meridian Athletic Association, Tommy Spey, e-mail: tespey@genesistelecom.net - http://www.meridianathletic.com/SUNFISH.htm
Tuesday, July 13. Catch 22 Tuesday Twos, 2 Mile Run/Walk. 6:45pm in New Orleans, LA. Shelter 10, Audubon Park. More information: 504-812-6388
Thursday, July 15. Jog in July 5K Run, 1 mi. FR/Walk. 7:00pm in Birmingham, AL. More Information: Dana Stewart (205)444-7884.
Saturday, July 17. Homeport Causeway Classic 5K, 1 mi. run. 8:00am in Pascagoula, MS. More Information: Gulf Coast Running Club, Leonard Vergunst
(228)875-6855.
Saturday, July 17. Ultimate Run, 1600m, 400m, 800m, 100m, 5K Road Race & Children's 400m. 4:00pm in Birmingham, AL. More Information: (205)870-5644.
7/18 (Sun) 8:00AM 3 mile GREAT SPILLWAY CLASSIC TRAIL RUN Bonnet Carre Spillway, Norco, LA. NOTC race, for more info see the NOTC web site.
Thursday, July 22. 16th Annual FREE FOR ALL SUMMER SERIES (4), 2 Mile Run/Walk. 7:06pm in New Orleans, LA. The Peristyle in City Park on Dreyfous Drive at Anseman Drive. More Information: New Orleans Track Club, Chuck George (504) 482-6682
Saturday, July 24. Heart O Dixie Triathlon. 6:30am in Meridian, MS. More Information: Meridian Athletic Association, Tommy Spey, e-mail:
tespey@genesistelecom.net
Saturday, July 24. Summer Sprint 5K Run, 1 Mile Youth FR. 8:00am in Panama City Beach, FL. More Information: (850)235-5514.
Saturday, July 31. LaSalle Park Dash, ½ mile and 2 mile. 7:00pm in New Orleans, LA. LaSalle Park, Metairie (next to Zephyr's Stadium). More Information: New Orleans Track Club, Chuck George (504) 482-6682
Saturday, July 31. The Trak Shak Twilight 5K Retro Run. 6:00pm in Birmingham, AL. More Information: (205)870-5644.
Sunday, August 1. Woolmarket Duathlon #3, 1M run + 11M bike + 3M run. 8:00am in Woolmarket, MS. More Information: Gulf Coast Running Club, Leonard Vergunst (228) 875-6855.
Tuesday, August 3. Catch 22 Tuesday Twos, 2 Mile Run/Walk. 6:45pm in New Orleans, LA. Shelter 10, Audubon Park. More information: 504-812-6388
Thursday, August 5. Pine Belt Pacers event. 6:30 pm. 2 mile timed event. Southern Miss Gateway on the Longleaf Trace.
Saturday, August 7, 2004, 8:00 am. Lakeside High School in Atlanta. For more information see Spyder's race web site.
Saturday, August 7. Bushwacker 5K Race. 7:30am in Pensacola Beach, FL. More information: 850-934-1248
Saturday, August 7. Summer Beach Run, 5K & 1 mi. run. 8:00am in Pass Christian, MS. More Information: Gulf Coast Running Club, Leonard Vergunst (228)875-6855.
August 7, 2004. 100K bicycle ride on the Longleaf Trace, being put on as part of the Prentiss Centennial Celebration. See Centennial Ride.
Thursday, August 12. Pine Belt Pacers event. 6:30 PM at the Southern Miss Gateway on the Longleaf Trace. 2 mile predicted time event.
Thursday, August 12. 16th Annual FREE FOR ALL SUMMER SERIES (5), 2 Mile Run/Walk. 7:06pm in New Orleans, LA. The Peristyle in City Park on Dreyfous Drive at Anseman Drive. More Information: New Orleans Track Club, Chuck George (504) 482-6682
Friday, August 13. Tom Sawyer Mississippi River Run 2 Miles. 7:00pm in New Orleans, LA. Generations Hall, New Orleans. More information: 504-733-5539
Friday, August 13. Midnight Run 5K. 10:00pm in Meridian, MS. More Information: Meridian Athletic Association, Tommy Spey, e-mail: tespey@genesistelecom.net
Saturday, August 14. Pig Run 5K. 8:00am in Birmingham, AL. Wildwood Shopping Center in front of "Bruno's", Birmingham. More information: Trak Shak (205) 870-5644
Saturday, August 14. Run for the Son 5K. 8:00am in Jackson, MS. More Information: Mississippi Track Club, Jim Myrick (601)856-9884. Postponed till later in the Fall.
Sunday, August 15. New Orleans Track Club's 41st Anniversary Race 1 Mile, 3 Miles. 7:30am in New Orleans, LA. More Information: New Orleans Track Club, Chuck George (504) 482-6682
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Important: We are changing the day of the week and the time for the rest of the 2-mile series and 5K series in September. From here on out, weekly runs will be held on Mondays, beginning at 5:45 p.m., with one exception -- the track meet on Monday, August 23. That event will begin at 6 p.m. USM doesn't finish practicing until 5:30 or 5:45 that day. USM coaches have been kind enough to help us with this, and loan us some batons for relays, so if you see Coach Williams, Osteen or others associated with the program, please offer them a word of thanks. On Monday, August 16, we will hold the cross country meet, beginning at the Long Leaf Trace Gateway -- three-person teams to be decided upon arrival that day. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone there that day, and for the track meet. Jim Coll
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Monday (changed from Thursday), August 16. Pine Belt Pacers event. 5:45 PM. 2 mile, Three-person team meet (This will be an event scored as a cross country meet with three-person teams competing against each other.) Only one male under the age of 35 or 40 can compete on a team, and the team must also include a female or grand master runner. Southern Miss Gateway on the Longleaf Trace.
Saturday, August 21. Dawg Day 5K. 7:30am in Birmingham, AL. Gravlee Fitness, 15 Dexter Avenue, Crestline. Birmingham. More information: Lee Gravlee (205) 871-7128
Saturday, August 21. Diamondhead 5K & 1 mi. run, 8:00am. Diamondhead, MS. More Information: Gulf Coast Running Club, Leonard Vergunst (228)875-6855.
Saturday, August 21. New Hope 5K. 8:00am in Jackson, MS. More Information: Mississippi Track Club, Jim Myrick (601)856-9884.
Tuesday, August 24. Catch 22 Tuesday Twos, 2 Mile Run/Walk. 6:45pm in New Orleans, LA. Shelter 10, Audubon Park. More information: 504-812-6388
Monday, August 23. Pine Belt Pacers event. 6:00 PM. Four-person team track meet at USM's Track. Events for the track meet will likely include 4x100 and 4x400 relays, 800 meter run, and possibly a 1,600.
Saturday, August 28. Over the River 5-Mile. 8:00am in Vicksburg, MS. More Information: Mississippi Track Club, Jim Myrick (601)856-9884.
Sunday, September 5. I'll be in Monticello (Mississippi!) over Labor Day Weekend. I need some miles. So I'm looking for a few brave souls to join me on a run from Foxworth, MS to Monticello, MS via Hwy 587(aka River Road), on Sunday Sept 5. Approx 29 miles. Start at sunrise. End at my Mom's place, with swimming pool :) For those of you who don't know, 587 is a bit hilly and curvy, so extreme caution would be advised (i.e., no headphones!). It'd be self-aided, although I may put out some water. And we may be able to talk a few folks into a roving aid station. Spread the word and let me know! (Famous 100 mile ultra runner) Spyder Tynes
Sunday, September 5. Tupelo Marathon Marathon and 14.2 Miler. 5:00am in Tupelo, MS. More information: Email: tupelomarathon@yahoo.com --http://tupelorunningclub.homestead.com/tupelomarathon.html
Monday, September 6. September 5K Series, 5:45 pm September 6, 13, 20, 27. Southern Miss Gateway on the Longleaf Trace.
Saturday, September 11, 2004. 4th Annual South Jones Band of Braves 5K. 8:00 am at the South Jones Band Hall in Ellisville. See flier and race application.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2004 DAUPHIN ISLAND, AL HURRICANE RUN 5K
8:10 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
Monday, September 13. September 5K Series, 5:45 pm September 6, 13, 20, 27. Southern Miss Gateway on the Longleaf Trace.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2004 Simpson County YMCA Crazy Day 5K and 1 MIle Fun Run. 7:30 am in Magee, MS. See flier.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2004 POINT CLEAR, AL ST. JUDE ON THE BAY 5K
8:00 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
Monday, September 20. September 5K Series, 5:45 pm September 6, 13, 20, 27. Southern Miss Gateway on the Longleaf Trace.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2004 SARALAND, AL HARVEST FESTIVAL 8K
8:00 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
Monday, September 27. September 5K Series, 5:45 pm September 6, 13, 20, 27. Southern Miss Gateway on the Longleaf Trace.
Saturday October 2, 2004 William Carey College 5K. Interesting course, collectors item t-shirt, and friendly folks make this a fun 5K. Benefits the American Heart Association. See flier and application.
Saturday October 2, 2004 Rambling Rose Charity 5K Run, Thomasville, AL 8:00am start. Contact Kevin at mgramy@pinebelt.net for more information or call (334) 636-1159 Ext. 5
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Saturday, October 16th. Some interesting races: Run Between the Rivers in KY and the Palo Duro Trail 50 in TX
Saturday, October 23 The University of Southern Miss will host East Carolina in a Conference USA contest. This will also be Southern Miss' Homecoming. For the 9th year in a row, the University of Southern Miss Student Sports Medicine Association (USMSSMA) wil host a 5K run on Saturday morning. We encourage all local runners of all ages to attend and participate in this event. Please see the link below for details on the Eagle 5K. Check should be made out to and mailed to: USMSSMA, The University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive #5142 Att: Trent Gould, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 http://www.usm.edu/athletictraining/eagle_5k_2004.htm
OCTOBER 30, 2004 MOBILE, AL WILD GHOST CHASE 5K
3:00 PM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
October 30, 2004, Hattiesburg, MS. YMCA Anniversary Celebration 5K. 8:30 am start at the YMCA on Highway 11. See flier.
October 31. There will be a "Friends of Jerry" ride on Sunday, Oct 31. A group plans to ride the whole trail, start at 9 a.m. We really wanted to target the riding folks, and do a good long ride. Jerry loved the trail, and I think he would have enjoyed the chance to ride the entire thing with a group of people that love cycling like he did. We plan to rent the Longleaf room , from 1pm till about 4 or 5 p.m. and have food, probably Subway sandwiches, etc. that Butch would donate. As people finish, they can go to the room and eat, visit wait on others, etc. There will be a Friends of Trace table in the room, to give people the chance to join. Anyone that wants to ride a shorter distance is welcome, they could start later to coordinate with the food and social time, or come back. Sort of like a Sunday ride, but with a specific goal and some time to remember Jerry. If you have any stories about riding with Jerry, please contact Nancy Munn or Suzanne Sims. Call Suzanne at 264-1219 or Nancy at 264-9399. Saturday November 6th, Laurel Fire Department Toys for Tots 5K, 8:00 am at the courthouse on 5th in Laurel. A great course, big trophies, and food afterwards. November 13th. 4th annual Longleaf Trace Birthday Challenge. Run/walk/cycle/etc. your age in kilometers or miles. Saturday November 13th.
NOVEMBER 6, 2004 MOBILE, AL FOOD WORLD SENIOR BOWL CHARITY 10K
8:30 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
November 13 Pensacola Seafood Festival 5K 9:00 am University of West Florida Contact: Bob Kelly 850-484-5230 webmaster@pensacolarunners.com http://www.pensacolarunners.com
YMCA “BROOKSHIRE’S 5K CLASSIC” Run/Walk & One Mile Fun Run Saturday, November 13, 2004. See flier.
Saturday November 20th, 2004. First Annual Dizzy Fifties Trail Run on Monte Santo Mountain near Huntsville, AL. 50K/50M. See the Dizzy web site for details.
NOVEMBER 20, 2004 MOBILE, AL TURKEY 10 MILER
8:30 AM, Port City Pacers, PO Box 6427, Mobile, AL 36660; (251) 473-7223.
November 25th, Thanksgiving Day 5K. 9:00 at the USM Payne Center parking lot across from the Catholic Church on 4th Street. Informal club run. Group jog over to Village Green Mall and run the old Turkey Day 5K course. Run it twice if you want even more. No shirts, no trophies, no turkey, no complaints. Call Bo Jarrell for details.
December 2004 
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December 11 Downtown Christmas Parade Dash 5:00 pm Downtown Pensacola
Contact: Janet Boylan 850-324-8838 http://www.pensacolarunners.com
Saturday, December 18 Pine Belt Pacers Christmas run and breakfast. Run on the Trace and then go to Lake Serene Grocery on Highway 98 West at Gravel Pit Road to eat and exchange fitness-related gifts. Saturday, December 18 is the date for the Pine Belt Pacer's Christmas Run and Breakfast. If you plan on running that morning, we will be meeting at the Jackson Road Station on the Longleaf Trace. The time will vary since there are three groups that have indicated that they will be running at 5:45 am, 7:00 am and 8:00 am. Pick your time and let me know and I'll tell the group leaders to be on the lookout for you or you can just show up at your appointed time and there should be a Pacer there to run whatever you choose. Whether you run with the group that morning or not, you are invited to join us for breakfast and gift exchange. Breakfast will be at 9:00 am at Lake Serene Grocery. You are asked to bring an inexpensive fitness related gift for exchange. An RSVP will be appreciated so that I can give the cooks an estimate. Becky Ryder |
Saturday, December 18, 2004 AD 10th Annual Meadow Brook family fun events in Birmingham, AL 35242 one week before Christmas. Start times: 9 AM - 5K, 10 AM - 1 mile Fun Run Where: the beautiful Aliant Bank, 3.3 miles on Hwy 280 East from I-459 See entry form and details.
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