The top three finishers in last month’s Fenton Payne & Fred 5K (from left) Justus David, Festus Chemaoi and Jacob Carrigan
You know you’re a runner when one of your first thoughts after learning where you will go on vacation is “I can’t wait to run there!”
A trip to the Great Smoky Mountains means uphill (and downhill!) time; a trip to the beach means barefoot runs in the sand; a trip to Chicago, New York, or name your Metropolis could mean it’s time for an on-foot exploration of an unfamiliar urban environment; trails for off-road runs are all over the place in the state and national parks.
If a change in terrain, incline, distance or scenery gets you excited about your jogging routine that week, go with it. Run in the desert, run in a field, run in the water, run everywhere!
Last month, at the Fenton Payne & Fred 5K beginning and ending on the MTSU campus, Justus David led the pack, clocking in at 16:17. Lydia Kosgei led the ladies, with a time of 17:55.
Later in the month, at La Vergne’s Howl at the Moon 5K, Timothy O’Leary took first place with a 18:45 time, while Bekah Carroll posted the best time among the females at 22:19.
Just as last month, there are Rutherford County road races every weekend in September.
Upcoming Races
Character Chase 5K
Saturday, Sept. 7
7 a.m.
New Vision Baptist Church, 1750 N. Thompson Ln., Murfreesboro
$25 for adults; $15 age 17 and under
characterchase5k.com
Dairy Hill Stampede
Saturday, Sept. 14
5K starts at 8 a.m., Family Fun Run starts at 9:30 a.m.
MTSU Dairy, 3211 Guy James Road, Lascassas
$35 for 5K; $25 for Family Fun Run
Register at active.com
Dr. David T. Dodd Memorial Rally for Recovery
Saturday, Sept. 21
5K starts at 7:30 a.m.; Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m.
Gateway Trail Reception Center, Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro
$30 for Adult 5K; $15 for age 17 and younger; $10 for Fun Run
recoverysupportfoundation.org/race
Wash Me Pink
Sunday, Sept. 22
5K starts at 8 a.m.; 1-mile starts at 10 a.m.
Middle Tennessee Medical Center, 1700 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro
$40 for the 5K; $30 for the 1-mile
washmepinkkomen.com
Cradle of the Tennessee Walking Horse 5 & 10K
Saturday, Sept. 28
5K starts at 8 a.m.; 10K starts at 8:30 a.m.
Jernigan Field, Wartrace
$25 for 5K; $30 for 10K
Register at active.com
Smyrna Depot Days 5-Miler
Saturday, Sept. 28
7:30 a.m.
Downtown Smyrna
$20
smyrnadepotdays.com
St. Luke International Festival 5K
Saturday, Sept. 28
8 a.m.
St Luke Church, 10682 Old Nashville Highway, Smyrna
$25
saintlukesmyrnatn.com
MTSU Homecoming 5K
Sunday, Sept. 29
8 a.m.
MTSU Student Health, Wellness and Recreation Center
$20
5K Run/Walk – 8 a.m., Sept. 29,
mtsu.edu/camprec/events.php
