Wednesday Night Run 9-26-2012

Hello ORC,

Here's a couple of local events. Decatur is having their Fall electronics recycling day this Saturday. The Madison Av Soapbox Derby is also this Saturday. Blue Sky and Concerts on the Square continue. There is the Kirkwood Wine Stroll. Its SkaterAid weekend. The Bluegrass and BBQ Fall Festival is at Emory Presbyterian Church. On Sunday is the Ansley Atlanta Fall Festival. In Summerhill is the Summerhill Fall festival, bring your own big wheel.

What else is going on this week and weekend?

Here's some local races this Saturday, September 29. For multi-sport athletes there is the Heels and Wheels for Megan's House Duathlon Challenge in Albany. For road races there are the R4G 5K and 10K in Tucker, the 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Literacy in Decatur, and the Silver Lake Stampede 5K in Atlanta. There are more across the metro Atlanta area so you have your choice.

On Wednesday night you will be running route 13. After looping through Kirkwood, the route goes up the hard flat of Oakview and hits the hills of Spence/McDonough. The link to the route is at the bottom of this e-mail. After the run it's off to Mojo's Pizza for food, drinks and trivia.

Also, it has been getting dark earlier and for the majority of the run so if you have not already, wear your reflective vests/shirts, bright colors, and flashing lights.

Thanks for making the Oakhurst Running Club one of the friendliest running club in Atlanta.

Corny

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Local Races This Weekend

Saturday, September 29

Heels and Wheels for Megan's House Duathlon Challenge, Albany
R4G 5K and 10K, Tucker
The Find Your Way 5K & Mile, Fayetteville
The Due West Dash 5K/1K/Fun Run, Marietta
13th Annual Run for Erin, Woodstock
Josh Faircloth Memorial 5K, McDonough
22nd Annual 5K for Kid's Chance, Roswell
Run Fit Sports 5K, McDonough
2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Literacy, Decatur
Silver Lake Stampede 5K, Atlanta
Together We Can 5K, Fayetteville
Irish Dash 5K and 10K, Marietta

Wednesday Night Run 9-19-2012

Hello ORC,

Wednesday is Car Free Day and you are doing your part by running on Wednesday night. There is a pottery show at MudFire. The Morgan Rowe Band is playing at the Concerts on the Square. There is also a rain barrel making workshop this weekend at Holy Trinity Parish. And Atlanta area McDonald's are serving up free coffee next week. And this weekend is the Atlanta Roller Girls championship bout, the Denim Demons versus the Sake Tuyas. What else is going on this week/weekend?

Here are some local races this weekend. On Saturday, September 22, is the Walk of Heroes 5K in Kirkwood. While at Stone Mountain is the ATC Singleton 5Miler and 10Miler. For trail racers there is the XTERRA Georgia Harbins Park 10K Trail Running Race in Grayson.

This Wednesday you will be running route 10. The run hits Rockyford, Hosea, Tupelo, and the rolling hills of Spence/McDonough. You can see the map through the link below. After this 5 miler it is off to Mojo's Pizza for food, drinks, and trivia.

Thanks for making the Oakhurst Running Club one of the friendliest running club in Atlanta.

Corny

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Local Races This Weekend

Thursday, September 19
LexisNexis Windward Challenge 5K, Alpharetta

Saturday, September 22
Blue Devil Dash 5K & 1K, Marietta
Walk of Heroes 5K, Kirkwood
The Vibha Dream Mile 5K, Johns Creek
XTERRA Georgia Harbins Park 10K Trail Running Race, Grayson
SCTnow 5K Run/Walk, Marietta
ATC Singleton 5Miler and 10Miler, Stone Mountain
Sandy Springs Lightning 10K & 5K, Sandy Springs
2nd Annual McKendree 5K, Lawrenceville
8th Annual Hot Lips Hustle 5K, Marietta

Wednesday Night Run 9-12-2012

Hello ORC,

This weekend, Roxie Watson is at Eddie's Attic. The Blue Sky and Concerts on the Square continue this week/weekend. The First Baptist Church of Decatur is holding a Dance-A-Thon. The Square Pub has a Green Chile Roast. Garden of Eatin' is having A taste of Decatur. There is the Fall Arts and Crafts Festival on Ponce. What is going on this week/weekend?

Some local race this weekend starting on Saturday, September 15. There is the Dekalb Police "Beat the Badge" 5K Road Race in Tucker, the Jefferson Park Autumn Rush 5K in East Point, the Plaque Busters Get Healthy 5K in Johns Creek, the Race for the Fallen at Red Top Mountain Half Marathon in Cartersville, the Get Slim Community Run/Walk in College Park, the St. Vincent de Paul - Bear Creek Classic 5K/10K & Fun Run in Newnan, and the Concentra Trailblazer 5K in Sandy Springs. On Sunday, September 16, are the Iron Horse 15K and Express 5K in Kennesaw, the HEROES Half Marathon in Hampton, and the Black Girls RUN! Race to End Hunger 5K/10K in Atlantic Station.

This Wednesday you will be running route 8, the East Lake Golf Course run. The link to the route is at the bottom of this e- mail. After getting out of the hill on Garland, the route runs downhill until climbing Oakview Rd. Then the route continues to climb Howard to a quick downhill on College. Then it's the climb on Wisteria, and a finishing uphill at the shop. After the run, it's off to Mojo's Pizza for food and drinks. But there is NO trivia this Wednesday night.

Enjoy your run Wednesday night. Thanks for making the Oakhurst Running Club one of the friendliest running club in Atlanta.

Corny

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Local Races This Weekend

Saturday, September 15
Dekalb Police "Beat the Badge" 5K Road Race, Tucker
Mud Crusade Obstacle 5K, Hampton
Jefferson Park Autumn Rush 5K, East Point
Plaque Busters Get Healthy 5K, Johns Creek
Race for the Fallen at Red Top Mountain Half Marathon, Cartersville
Get Slim Community Run/Walk, College Park
Run in Defense of Animals 5K, Duluth
St. Vincent de Paul - Bear Creek Classic 5K/10K & Fun Run, Newnan
Concentra Trailblazer 5K, Sandy Springs

Sunday, September 16
Iron Horse 15K and Express 5K, Kennesaw
HEROES Half Marathon, Hampton
Black Girls RUN! Race to End Hunger 5K/10K, Atlantic Station

Wednesday Night Run 9-5-2012

Hello ORC,

The Blue Sky Concerts start at Decatur Square tomorrow. The Saturday night concerts will also start up. Renfroe Middle School has their fall carnival. There is a Battle of the Burgers in the Highlands this weekend. What else is going on? Want to share?

For local races this Saturday September 8, there is the Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Race 5K in Reynoldstown, the Battle of the Burgers 5K, and the 9/11 Heroes Run 5K and Mile in Candler Park. Also on Saturday is the Dirty Spokes Crows Lake 3.3/6.1 mile Trail Race in Jefferson. On Sunday September 9 is the Fool's Gold 6.5 Adventure Run in Dahlonega and the 2nd Annual RPM 9/11 Victory Run 5K Run/Walk at Chastain Park.

Wednesday you will be running Route 9, the Lake Claire run. It's a nice run starting with the short hills going out and then the long hard flat coming back into Decatur and Oakhurst, along Ponce and East Lake Rd. The link is at the bottom of this e-mail. After the run it's off to Mojo's Pizza for food, drinks and trivia.

Enjoy your run Wednesday night. Thanks for making the Oakhurst Running Club one of the friendliest running club in Atlanta.

Corny

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Local Races This Weekend

Saturday, September 8
A Run to Remember 5K Run / Fun Walk, Lawrenceville
Dirty Spokes Crows Lake 3.3/6.1 mile Trail Race, Jefferson
6th Annual Roswell Rise 'n Run 5K, Roswell
29th Annual Fuzz Run 5K & Mile Fun Run, Covington
Rock Lenora Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Snellville
John Paty Memorial Run 5K, Marietta
Reynoldstown Wheelbarrow Race 5K, Atlanta
2nd Annual Fight Against Childhood Obesity 5K, Tucker
Tumor Trooper Run/Walk 5K and 1 Mile Walk, Alpharetta
4th Annual Great Locomotive Chase 5K & Mile, Kennesaw
Battle of the Burgers 5K, Atlanta
9/11 Heroes Run 5K and Mile, Candler Park
Behind the Gates 5K/10K/Mile, Stockbridge
Gilby's Gauntlet - Not Your Momma's 5K, Alpharetta


Sunday, September 9
Fool's Gold 6.5 Adventure Run, Dahlonega
2nd Annual RPM 9/11 Victory Run 5K Run/Walk, Chastain Park