Here are some links to a few of our favorite local races and racing sites that we'd like to share with you and ask you to consider supporting.

11th Annual Carolina Sports Medicine Battleship North Carolina Half Marathon and Bay Six Battleship 5K, November 1, 2009:  A beautiful and challenging USATF certified (NC-05061-PH) half marathon that starts and finishes at the Battleship North Carolina across the river from downtown Wilmington, NC.  This run features several different awards categories, including one for active duty and retired active duty.  The race is dedicated to the men and women who serve in the Armed Forces, to those who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, and to the men who served on the Battleship North Carolina "The Immortal Showboat".

5th Annual Reindeer Dash for Cash, December 6, 2009:  A great Greenville tradition run in honor of Captain Christopher S. Cash who was killed in Iraq while serving with the North Carolina National Guard.  This race features a 10 miler and has a 5k run and walk as well.  Money raised from the Dash for Cash is used to fund scholarship to North Carolina Wesleyan College and East Carolina University.  For additional information, please check out the following brochure or click on the link above to go to the Dash for Cash website.  (Dash for Cash Brochure)

East Carolina Road Racing:  Based in Greenville, NC, ECRR helps to organize, score, manage and promote running and multi-sport events in Eastern North Carolina. They are able to assist your organization every step of the way in planning and running a successful event.

Running in the USA: The largest online directory of races, results, and clubs.  A great resource that allows you to search by date and state for races in your area.