Summer is kicking off with a bang, as the TVO Roundup shows results from a host of cool events throughout the Southeast.
Mother Nature has turned off her HVAC unit, ostensibly to save money to buy eggs and plants for the garden. Be sure to take care of yourself and stay hydrated. Last Saturday’s yard work and run was a zapper, leading to thigh cramps. As the lovely Vivian Ward said to those snooty bishes in Pretty Woman, “Big mistake! Big. Huge.” Be sure to stay on top of the electrolytes.
A couple of notes:
— The 45th Cotton Row Run is Memorial Day, and if you’re not registered yet there’s still time. This iconic race is fantastic, with a flat start, fun little hill at midway and downhill-flat to the finish. Plus, lots of cheers, music and more. If you’re feeling spunky, do the 10K, 5K and 1-mile. Oh, I couldn’t do that! Why not? Yes, you can. Get signed up now because there’s no race day registration.
— The Huntsville Track Club’s summer runs begin on June 3 at John Hunt Park, adding to the cornucopia of fun events in the area. From the fun runs at Fleet Feet and RunningLane to the Huntsville Pub Run on Wednesday, Rise ‘n Shine on Sunday morning, H.A.T.E.R.S. and others, there’s something for everyone. Check out the chart at the bottom of the TVO Calendar for the full schedule.
— The grueling, wildly tough 0.12-mile Rocket City Microthon returns Aug. 17 on Butler Green at Yellowhammer Brewing and Campus 805. Bring the kids for some games, music and fun. There will be goodies for the adults, too. The event is a fundraiser for Merrimack Hall. Learn more here and start your 12-ounce curls training regimen soon.
Chick-Fil-A 10K, 5K
ATHENS — Josh Whitehead of Madison won the Chick-Fil-A 10K and Hunter Nails of Huntsville won the 5K race on May 10.
Whitehead finished in 33:10 for the win. Sarah Crouch finished fourth and won the women’s title in 36:13.
Nails took the 5K title in 15:36, a tidy 5:01 per mile pace. Megan Allan was 13th and won the women’s title, finishing in 18:58.
See the 10K results here and the 5K results here.
Scenic City Trail Race
CHATTANOOGA — Josh Bible of Signal Mountain, Tenn., won the Scenic City Trail Race marathon on May 10 at Stringer’s Ridge.
Bible finished in 4:03:01 and won by more than 21 minutes. Mary Taylor of Chattanooga was second, in 4:24:27.
Bryson Harper of Chattanooga won the half-marathon in 1:24:59. Zoey Rushing of Burns, Tenn., won the women’s title and was 18th overall. She finished in 1:53:56.
See all of the results here.
Taco Trot 5K
GUNTERSVILLE — Ray Thompson of Guntersville and Dominga Perez Bats of Blountsville took top honors in the Taco Trot – Mimosas for Mom 5K on May 10.
Thompson won overall honors in 18:38, while Perez Bats finished ninth in 22:40 and won the women’s crown.
The fun event had 135 finishers from the area.
See all of the results here.
Montgomery Jubilee Runs
MONTGOMERY — Josh Whitehead of Madison set a stage age record and won the Peggy Lanier Memorial 2-Mile Run on May 17.
Whitehead, 46, finished in 10:27 for the win and record. Samantha Dimas of Madison was second in 15:33 and won the women’s title.
The two also competed in the Jubilee 8K, with Dimas finishing 19th in 40:42 and taking Female Masters honors. Whitehead was 20th in 40:42.
See the 2-mile results here and the 8K results here.
Race to the Tower
ONEONTA — A handful of area runners competed in the Race to the Tower trail runs on May 17 at Palisades Park.
In the 15K, Derek Berry of Trinity finished in 1:56:44 and James Cutting of Elkmont crossed in 2:45:33.
In the 10K, Susan Johnson of Decatur finished in 1:39. Kathleen Cutting of Elkmont finished in 2:02:15, and Maverick Cutting of Athens finished in 2:0459.
In the 5K, Vince Rivera of Madison was 11th in 29:58 and Perla Nunez was 12th in 31:17.
The loop course includes a climb up the firetower stairs for a scenic view.
See all of the results here.
Dawson Forest Area 51 10K
DAWSON, Ga. — Paula Alderman of Decatur finished the Dawson Forest Area 51 10K trail run on May 17.
Alderman finished the 10K in 1:38. The event was held in the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area, with a mix of hills, roads and trails.
Whiskey Run Half
MADISON — Adrian Gonzales won the Whiskey Run half-marathon on May 18 at Palmer Park.
Gonzales finished in 1:24 and won by about nine minutes. Runners departed Palmer Park and hit the greenway for an out-and-back. Maggy Perez finished fifth in 1:41 and won the women’s title.
In the 11K, Thomas Garza won in 48:59 and Angie Hogeland won the women’s title in 58:37. She was seventh overall.
Vince Rivera won the 5K race in 21:35, and Perla Nunez won the women’s title in 25:22. She was seventh overall.
See all of the Whiskey Run results here (toggle between races in the menu bar).
FIND YOUR NEXT FUN EVENT OR LOCAL GROUP RUN IN THE TVO CALENDAR
