Fort Mill Area Running Races Early 2012

It’s New Years Resolution time and what better way to incentivize yourself to stay the course than registering for a few races. If you’ve never run in a race before, there’s no need to be intimidated. They are for all ability levels and runners are a really positive, supportive group. It’s always more fun if you race with friends and a local running group is a great way to form running friendships. My husband and I participate in a small running group in Fort Mill and we are always looking for new friendly faces to run with. We meet at a local spot each week and all run at our own pace. Some of us walk some (that would be me). If your interested, leave a comment and I’ll give you more information.

Rock Hill Striders Ring in 2012

• 12k and 5k Trail Races plus a 1.2 Mile Fun Run
• Takes place at Anne Springs Close Greenway
• January 1, 2012
• Handbells to first 100 registered runners
• Registration fee $12 for 12k and 5k and $8 for fun run
• Informational Flyer

Charlotte Running Company Trail Race

• Jan 21, 2012
• Race Start 9am
• Distance 4, 9, and 13 mile options
• Location- US National White Water Center
• Benefits The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
• All pre-registered participants are guaranteed a hoodie sweat shirt
• Rain date Jan 22, 2012
• More info

Run Downtown Road Race

• Jan 21, 2012 at 9am
• Location – downtown Greenville, race starts by Greenville News Building
• Popular race with over 2,000 runners
• Registration fee $25
• Link to online registration

Alyce T Guettler Hunger Run 5K

• Location – Rock Hill, SC Winthrop University by the Dinkins Student Center
• Start time – Jan 28, 2012 – 9am for 5k and 9:50 for fun run
• USATF Certified Course on paved streets and bike paths
• Registration fee for 5k $15 with t-shirt and $10 without t-shirt; 1 mile fun run is free or $10 with t-shirt
• Race day registration is $20 for 5k
• Online registration http://www.strictlyrunning.com/index8.asp

Cupid’s Cup 5K

• Feb. 11, 2012
• Location- Charlotte, NC corner of East Blvd and S Kings Dr
• Benefits Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Programs at CMC
• Suggested fundraising goal of $150 per individual, but participants are not required to raise funds

Inaugral Moe’s Burrito Dash 5K

• April 21, 2012
• Location- Columbia, SC . Starts in front of Moe’s Downtown/USC Location
• Scarf down a Moe’s Homewrecker at the halfway point
• More info