Thursday, March 10, 2011

Mark Your Calendars! Vol IV/2011


3/12 and 3/13:
RUN FOR CHRISTCHURCH, Virtual Worldwide 5K
To participate:
• Make a donation of as little as $5 at the fundraising page.
• Follow them on twitter.
• On the 12th or 13th of March, pop your red and black on, and run!

3/12
BIKE DEMO DAY @ On On Tri from 11am to 4pm

Your chance to ride that bike you've had your eyes on- and get the best deal of the year. They'll have road bikes, triathlon bikes, and city bikes available by Cervelo, Felt, and Scott - ready for you to ride. They'll supply the helmet - you bring your shorts and shoes and be ready to ride.

3/12
Group Run @ On On Tri at 7am
45 to 60 minutes of steady pacing around the park and the city.

3/12
Zebras Do Exist Charity 5K Run/Walk
Where: Dorman High School
For more information and registration click here.

3/12
Peacock Strides for Babies 5K Run/Walk and 1 mile Family Fun Walk
in Mauldin SC
Race benefits CJ Foundation for SIDS in memory of Emily Ware
Click here to register and for more information.

3/14
Rachel Toor will present at Furman University Physical Activities Center at 7 p.m.

3/25
Moonlight & Magnolias 5K Run/Walk
in Greer, 1020 Anderson Ridge Road (CESA's MESA Complex)
Click here to register and for more information.

3/28
Amby Burfoot will present in the Furman University Center's Burgiss Theatre at 7:30 p.m.



4/2
Riding with Ronald
Where: Tigerville Elementary School, ready to roll at 9am
Ride options include 100k, 50k and a 10k family ride
For more information and registration, please click here.

4/7
FREE Bike Maintenance Clinic hosted by GHS EveryWoman Cycling Team & Carolina Triathlon
Where: Carolina Triathlon in downtown Greenville from 6.30pm to 8pm

4/9
12th Annual Assault on the Carolinas - Brevard, NC
Ready to roll at 9 a.m. and features three ride options (100k, 60k and 40k).
Register here. (Prices go up on April 1st)



4/9
GO DRIVE RUN 5K and Kid's Run
Every runner and walker will receive entry to the net-downhill twilight 5K, a great shirt, a ticket to the Drive game, FREE food, and beverages at the after-race party sponsered by ULTRA.
For more information, click here.

4/10
Kids Triathlon Clinic @ the Middle Tyger YMCA in Duncan SC from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.
Triathlon Coach Katie Malone will conduct a clinic for children who are interested in participating in a youth triathlon. Swim, Bike and Run the course for the 2011 Healthy Kids Day Triathlon at the Middle Tyger YMCA (see below).
Cost = $3 members, $5 non-members, Register at the front desk at the Middle Tyger YMCA

4/16
HEALTHY KIDS DAY Triathlon @ the Middle Tyger YMCA in Duncan SC 9:00-10:00am
There will be a limit of 25 participants per category so please register early!  Race day check-in will be held from 8:00-9:00 for all participants.  Helmets and bicycles will be inspected.
3-5 years of age  (Swim = 25 yds, Bike and Run = Fun Course) @ 9:30 am  
6-8 years of age  (Swim = 50 yds, Bike = 1 mi, Run = .5 mi)  @ 9:15 am  
9-12 years of age  (Swim = 100 yds, Bike = 2 mi, Run = 1.0 mi)  @ 9:00 am
Registration Fees: $12 (members) and $24 (non-members), late fee after 4/15

5/21
Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride
in Charlotte NC @ 9am
15, 25 and 50 mile routes available
Click here to register.

6/4 (tentative date)
4th Annual 100 Miles of Nowhere organized by the FatCyclist

9/10
Setting the Pace at Whitten Center 10K and 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m.
Clinton, SC
Entry $25 before August 26th. Late entry is $30.

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The Green Screen Film Series
A collaborative documentary series with a focus on environmental issues and healthy lifestyles.
Wednesdays @ 7PM
Feb 2nd to Mar 23rd - Admission is Free
Location: The Showroom (Gallery & Performance Hall) in Downtown Spartanburg
For more information about the films shown each week, please click here.


The Y Tri Series:

04/10 – Rock Hill, SC
05/07 – Rock Hill, SC
06/18 – Ft Mill, SC
07/16 – Columbia, SC
07/31 –Blacksburg, SC
08/27 – Toccoa, GA
09/10 – Surf City Beach, NC
09/17 – Hartsville, SC
For more information (pricing, distances, if duathlon event is available etc) check the website.

Other YMCA Tri/Du Events:

4/16 Greenwood YMCA
6/4 Middle Tyger YMCA
8/ 6 Union County YMCA
8/ 13 Laurens Family YMCA
9/ 24 Tri the Ridge Pickens County YMCA


2011 XTERRA South Carolina Trail Run Series

3/12 Doug Harris Memorial 10K/5K (Clemson Issaqueena Forest)
7/10 Harbison Half Marathon (Columbia)
8/? Table Rock 15K

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ON THURSDAYS

"Girl's Morning Out" at Carolina Triathlon in downtown Greenville. Gather at 8:45am to pedal promptly at 9am. This is a 30-mile "C" ride hosted every Thursday by GHS EveryWoman Cycling Team and Carolina Triathlon. Road bikes and helmets are required. Everyone is welcome and nobody is left behind.

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