My Upcoming Races


My Upcoming Races

Note: All races are tentative until I actually run them! I might or might not show up on any given day. If more than one race is listed for a particular date I'm probably undecided on which one I will run.


October 2022




10/08/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


10/15/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


10/22/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC

(or) 

10/22/22
Run Ocean Isle Beach Half Marathon
Ocean Isle, NC


November 2022


11/05/22
Stampede for Student Success 5k
Dallas, NC (Gaston College)


11/12/22
No Race (Traveling)


11/19/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


11/24/22
Ruby C. Hunt Turkey Trot 5k
Boiling Springs, NC


11/26/22 (Morning)
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


December 2022


12/03/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


12/10/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


12/17/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


12/24/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC


12/31/22
LSCG Parkrun
Charlotte, NC





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