Registration is still open with a $10 discount for the Ada Jenkins Center’s Fire 5K this Saturday morning through the streets of Davidson. It’s a fund-raiser for the regional social services center, and is followed by the day-long Fire BBQ festival and competition. Also this weekend is the 2012 Be the One 5K at Jetton Park in Conrelius, a fundraiser for bone marrow donation. Meanwhile, registration is open and volunteers are needed for the Thunder Road Marathon and 5K coming up in Nov. 17 in Charlotte.
ADA JENKINS FIRE 5K
The Ada Jenkins Center Fire 5K is scheduled in Davidson on Saturday, Sept. 29, over a course through the west side of Davidson. The race is part of a day-long festival that includes the Ada Jenkins FIRE BBQ competition.
The raise supports the work of the Ada Jenkins Center, a regional community services center at 212 Gamble St., in Davidson that offers education, crisis assistance, and health care, an after school program and other community programs.
Runners will save $10 if they register in advance for the race. The entry fee $25 now, and $35 the day of the race.
The Fire 5K begins at 10 a.m. at the Ada Jenkins Center, 212 Gamble St., in Davidson. More information about the race and festival as well as online registration at AdaJenkins.org.
The race is part of the Running for Our Communities series.
BE THE ONE 5K AT JETTON PARK
The Be The One 5K is planned this Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at Jetton Park in Cornelius. It’s a fundraiser for the bone marrow donation group Be The Match Charlotte.
The event features a 5K run and walk option for both adults and youth, and offers chip timing for those runners interested in a competitive experience. The 1K fun run or walk is for adults or youth and for children ages. There’s also a short “Tot Trot” for kids five and younger. The courses wind through the walking paths of Jetton Park, on Lake Norman.
Register for the races online at bethematchfoundation.org.
THUNDER ROAD MARATHON
Registration has begun for both runners and volunteers at this year’s Thunder Road Marathon, scheduled Saturday, Nov. 17, in Charlotte. Both individuals and groups are invited to volunteer for the event the week of the race.
The following volunteer positions are needed from Tuesday, Nov. 13, through Saturday, Nov. 17: Health & Wellness Expo Support, Airport Welcome Booth, Information Kiosk, Packet Distribution, Registration, Signage Help on Course, T-Shirt Distribution, Baggage Area, Start Line Assistant, Finish Line Support, Lead Bike Escort, and Driver Assistance. For those interested in volunteering for the race and expo area, can register online at http://runcharlotte.com/volunteers.htm.
Non-profit organizations also may register to volunteer as a group, and receive a charitable contribution for their team’s efforts. For questions regarding volunteering, e-mail christine@paschalpromotions.com.
Registration for the 2012 Thunder Road Marathon is available online at www.runcharlotte.com. The Thunder Road Marathon has a six-hour time limit and is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier. For registration questions, contact marathoninfo@runforyourlife.com.
Those running in the Thunder Road Half or Full Marathon who are also interested in running in Charlotte Ramblin’ Rose (Sept. 29), can save on registration for both races. When you register online for either race, you will receive a promo code in your confirmation email. Offer valid through Sept. 27. For more information, visit ramblinroseevents.com or runcharlotte.com.
RUNNING CALENDAR
Sept. 29, 10 a.m. – Fire 5K and Barbecue Festival, Ada Jenkins Center, Davidson. Info: www.adajenkins.org/events/fire/
Sept. 29, Mint Hill Madness 5K, Mint Hill
Sept. 29, 7:30 a.m., Be The One 5K, Jetton Park, Cornelius. The race raises money for bone marrow donation group Be The Match Charlotte.
Sept. 29 – Charlotte Ramblin’ Rose Women’s Half Marathon & 5 Mile Inaugural Run, Charlotte – ramblinroseevents.com Includes the women’s half marathon and a 5 miler for men and women.
Oct. 13, Changing Leaves Changing Lives 10K and 5k Run/Walk, Charlotte
Oct. 20, Big South 5K, Charlotte
Oct. 20, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K, Charlotte
Oct. 27, Runway 5K, Charlotte
Oct. 27, Jack O Lantern Jaunt 5k, Concord
Nov. 3, Day of the Thread 5K, Concord, email rodgerss@concordnc.gov
Nov. 3, Rock and Read 5K Run/Walk, Charlotte, sponsored by Friends of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. With music by local bands along the route. Fundraiser for the book collections at the library. Details and registration on cmlibraryfriends.org.
Nov. 17, Thunder Road Marathon and 5K, Charlotte. Registration now open at runcharlotte.com
Nov. 22, Mooresville/Lake Norman Christian Mission Turkey Trot, Mooresville
Dec. 8 – Birkdale Village runs, Huntersville
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