Savannah International Trade and Convention Center presents the Savannah 8K Reindeer Run 2013 to benefit the Rape Crisis Center
Saturday, Dec 14, 2013
Hutchinson Island
9 M
kiddie race at 8:45 a.m. ◆ after-race games ◆ treats ◆ activities for all ages
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Chili cook-off judged by the deens & stratton leopold
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Holiday-themed costume contest
come dressed up and run to be eligible for a prize!
register at fleetfeet.com ◆ active.com ◆ myrunsignup.com
or fleet feet (3405 waters avenue)
(912) 233-3000 or director@rccsav.org  for more information

FOR MORE LOCAL HOLIDAY EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

Would you like to run all Endurance Race Services (ERS) Savannah Races for below early bird pricing?

With the ERS Savannah Season race pass you can sign up anytime before race day using your personal registration code. If you can’t run a race, share your pass with a friend. We have 12 races planned for 2014, at early bird pricing, worth $345, At regular pricing over $400 and over $500 if you have a habit of registering late.

Saved by the Deal.org currently has a deal on ERS race passes. Details here.

2013 Races Included:
Jingle Jog and The New Years Celebration 5k/10k
2014 Races already Scheduled:
Hot Cocoa Half/10k, The Big Nasty Mud Run, Summer Soaker, The Great Escape, Milestone Half/10k, Jingle Jog, New Years Celebration Run

and more coming…

Deal details here.

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Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia
$10 off the 5K Celebration Run
Cost: $15.00
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Regular Price $25.00
Value: $10
Discount: 40%

Please join Girls on the Run on Nov. 23 for the Happiest Run Around Town!

Anyone who has been to a Girls on the Run 5K Celebration Run knows that it is unlike any other running event. It is a celebration of and for the girls who are completing a ten week season of Girls on the Run programming.

By the day of the 5K, their enthusiasm is so unbridled that they are running around before the race! Positive energy abounds as the girls dance to warm-up music, get their hair “happied” and “tattoos” on their faces, and gather with their teammates to hold hands as they head to the starting line.

This 5K is a competitive, community event that will bring a smile to your face! You will be so glad you participated.

Highlights:
•Community 5k- Everyone Is Welcome.
•Spaghetti Carb Fest Dinner & Pre-Race Party on Nov 22 from 5:30-7:30.
•Fabulous Family Friendly After Party.
•Professionally Timed.
•Age Group Awards.
•Dry Blend T-shirts.
•Finisher Medals for ALL.

Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia

See more here.

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The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival in JF Gregory Park in Richmond Hill, Ga. is fun for the whole family.  Join in Oct. 18-20 for some amazing seafood and incredible music.

The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival – an official event of the Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce – will feature continuous entertainment on 2 stages with local bands, dancers and national entertainment Friday and Saturday nights, a carnival midway, 5K Crab Crawl, dozens of arts and crafts vendors and the greatest seafood found anywhere in Coastal Georgia.

Plus, a grand display of fireworks Saturday night. The Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival is a quality family event.

FESTIVAL DATES & TIMES
Friday, Oct. 18th 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19th 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 20th: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

ADMISSION PRICES Adults (17 and older) Friday, Saturday (until 4 p.m.) and all-day Sunday – $5.00 Saturday after 4 p.m. – $15.00
Teens (ages 13-16) Friday, Saturday (until 4 p.m.) and all-day Sunday – $5.00 Saturday after 4 p.m. – $5.00
Children (ages 4-12)
Friday, Saturday (until 4 p.m.) and all-day Sunday – $3.00
Saturday after 4 p.m. – $5.00
Children 3 and under
Friday, Saturday (until 4 p.m.) and all-day Sunday – FREE
Saturday after 4 p.m. – FREE

Win your little ROCKSTAR a free entry into KiDS ROCK Savannah, a one-mile fun run for children in grades K – 7, 2 PM Nov. 10 in Daffin Park.

To enter to win, visit the KiDS ROCK Facebook page by clicking here. Then on the wall, share your tip on how you encourage your child to stay fit and please say that SouthernMamas.com sent you.

Deadline to enter is midnight Thurs. Oct. 10. We’ll pick a winner & announce it here and on our SouthernMamas.com Facebook page. So be sure to check back if you entered to win.

Registration for 2013 is open for KiDS ROCK Savannah.

2013 Event Information:
• Sunday, November 10, 2013
• Daffin Park in Savannah, GA
• Time: 2 PM
• Apply to be a Team Today! Read more below.

Finishing a marathon is child’s play with KiDS ROCK Savannah. This non-competitive, non-timed event is all about having fun and making it to the finish line.  Register here.

Participants can become full marathon finishers by completing a 25.2-mile training program prior to race day or they can just run, walk or jog the one-mile course on race day. Every child is a winner and will be rewarded with an official race number, T-shirt, goodie bag, and colorful medal – just for finishing!

School/Team registration is now open. There is no fee to be a team, however you need a minimum of 10 registered participants. Being an official KiDS ROCK Team allows your team name to be listed in our registration system and allows you to pick-up your student’s race numbers and t-shirts. Please complete the online Intent To Form a Team Application. More info here.

For questions regarding team registration, please contact Christina at cmcgregor@competitorgroup.com .

UPDATE: Winner is Kasey Suddath! Congratulations!!

Also Poppell Farms has a $2 off online coupon on their website. Click here.

This week Poppell family farms - the 10-acre labyrinth & activity-packed farm in Odum about six miles from Jesup – is giving away a family four pack of tickets to a lucky SouthernMamas.com reader!

Poppell Family Farms is the farm to visit for pumpkin patch fun. The grand opening for the 2013 Fall season is Oct. 5.

To enter to win FOUR tickets from SouthernMamas.com, please “like” Poppell Farms on Facebook by clicking here, then on their FB wall, share your favorite farm activity at Poppell or your favorite thing to during fall from ( Need hints? Check out our FALL FUN GUIDE by clicking here). Please say SouthernMamas.com sent you. We will pick winner by 11 AM this Fri. Oct. 4 & announce it here & on the SouthernMamas.com Facebook page. So please check back to find out if you entered to win.

New @ Poppell Farms this Fall 2013 season

“Cow Milking Contest” – race your friends milking our cow and see who can fill their bucket first!

“Animal Ranch Bouncer” – Have fun bouncing and playing with the farm animals.

“Honey Bee-Bee House” – A self-contained beehive (no-strays flying around) built with plexi-glass on both sides so that everyone can observe the farm’s little worker bees making honey.

New Restrooms – with BABY CHANGING STATIONS, Heat & Air Conditioning!

About Poppell Farms

Take a hayride to Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Linus in the pumpkin patch , ride the cow train, feed animals in the petting farm, try steer roping, Spyder Slyder and the all-time kids’ favorite, the popular crop hopper, which is giant jumping air pillow that has kids giggling upon their first bounce.

Special events each weekend including:
* Safety Day on Oct. 12 with emergency, fire and police vehicles on display. Details here.
* A-Maze-ing Race 5K and Pumpkin Patch Trot on Oct. 19. Details here.
* Halloween Party on Oct. 26. Costume Contest begin at 2 PM. Details here.

For admission costs, click here. The farm is @ 1765 Hyma Poppell Loop, Odum, 31555.
For info or to make reservations, call 912.586.2215 or click here.

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Corn Maze
Poppell’s corn maze is intricate network of twists and turns carved into 10 acres of corn. It opens Oct. 5 2013. Because of all the rain this past summer, the corn is not has tall as it normally is, so it’s ideal for kids this year rather than adults.
Though the correct pathway can be walked in only 15 minutes, most wandering maze-goers will require about one hour to travel through more than three miles of twists, turns and decision points..

For admission costs, directions or more information please visit the farm’s website www.poppellfarms.com , e-mail popfarms1@windstream.net or call (912) 586-2215. **Follow Poppell Farms on Facebook by clicking here**

HOURS
2013 Schedule
Saturday, October 5 – Sunday, November 3, 2012

Poppell Farms, email popfarms1@windstream.net , (912) 586-2215, 1765 Hyma Poppell Loop, Odum, 31555 Poppell Farms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Registration for 2013 is open for KiDS ROCK Savannah.

2013 Event Information:
•Sunday, November 10, 2013
• Daffin Park in Savannah, GA
• Time: 2 PM
•Apply to be a Team Today! Read more below.

Finishing a marathon is child’s play with KiDS ROCK Savannah – a one-mile fun run for children in grades K – 7. This non-competitive, non-timed event is all about having fun and making it to the finish line.  Register here.

Participants can become full marathon finishers by completing a 25.2-mile training program prior to race day or they can just run, walk or jog the one-mile course on race day. Every child is a winner and will be rewarded with an official race number, T-shirt, goodie bag, and colorful medal – just for finishing!

School/Team registration is now open. There is no fee to be a team, however you need a minimum of 10 registered participants. Being an official KiDS ROCK Team allows your team name to be listed in our registration system and allows you to pick-up your student’s race numbers and t-shirts. Please complete the online Intent To Form a Team Application. More info here.

For questions regarding team registration, please contact Christina at cmcgregor@competitorgroup.com .

FOR MORE LOCAL KIDS’ FALL EVENTS, CLICK HERE.

School Kids Against Bullying in Savannah is holding a 5K run/walk/roll in Thunderbolt October 5th at the American Legion Post.

Puppet People will be there with one of their puppets, Eugenia Fernwhipple, congratulating the runners as they finish.

Learn more at www.skabkids.com . Pick up Registration forms at Thunderbolt Town Hall, American Legion Post 184, Piggly Wiggy on Skidaway, Coachs Corner and Fleet Feet.

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People, “Making Magical Memories That Last A Lifetime!,  http://puppetpeople.com/, 3119 Furber Ave., Savannah, 31404 Office: 912.355.3366, Cell: 912.508.2266 email angela@puppetpeople.com Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

The popular Big Nasty Mud Run will be Sept. 21 2013. Here are two big discount options so you can participate & save. This will be a 4.7 mile run with over 30 obstacles and of course – a lot of mud and a lot of fun!! This has been become the top mud run in the Savannah area.

CLICK HERE FOR THE DEAL DETAILS.

2 Deal Options

$60.00 for $90.00 – $60 For 2 to The BIG NASTY MUD RUN
$35.00 for $59.00 – $35 Individual Division

Highlights and Full Details

The Big Nasty Mud Run X34 is here!

Just under 5 miles, and 30 obstacles including and lots of mud! This run will test your endurance, strength and fun scale. It is all natural mud and good wholesome fun. More Detail, videos, photos and more visit http://www.bignastymudrun.com/

This has become one of the Southeast’s most exciting mud runs! Be prepared to get muddy, work hard and laugh a lot! Must be 13 Year age, average time required to complete this race is 1h to 1h 30min. Are you a beginner, don’t worry people of all abilities have completed this challenge.

Wave System:

Competitive Divisions are for those serious competitors who want to compete for prizes and status as Mud Run Champions. You can sign up for these waves even if you are not a competitive runner. Waves 1-6 These waves are not included in the deal.

Serious Muddy Waves – Divisions for those who just want to have fun. Timed but no awards. These waves are included in this deal.

Teams – Group of 2, You must run together at all times.

Directions:

The park is located on Stagecoach Road near Bloomingdale, Ga. Coming from Savannah, Take Hwy 80 west towards Pooler and Bloomingdale. After Bloomingdale, turn right onto Stagecoach Road. (Look for the signs) Take Stagecoach Road down for 2.5 miles and park will be on your left. 108 Godley Rd, Bloomingdale, GA 31302.

Voucher good through: September 14, 2013

CLICK HERE FOR THE DEAL DETAILS.

Wormsloe Run annual fall run. This years event is Sept 21 2013 at 8:00am.

This year the Run for the Oaks @ Wormsloe 5K & 10K run will offer a half price run rate for kids 8-15 and a FREE Kiddie Costume Run for kids ages 7 & younger. Kids are encouraged to dress in 1700 period dress.

More info here.

Wormsloe State Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Road, Savannah, 31406, https://www.facebook.com/events/207688276037111/

The Big Nasty Mud Run x4 is coming soon: Sept 21.

Run this course of 5 miles and 30 obstacles that will test your endurance, but will leave you hungry for more. This is perhaps the least expensive mud run in the South, but considered by many to be the most fun.

Hosted by volunteers, raising money for multiple charities and constantly adding and improving – all of which are attributes which have encouraged many to run again and again.

Contact bignastymudrun@gmail.com  with any questions or visit www.bignastymudrun.com/  to learn more.

Attention parents of 9-14 years olds – this triathlon is for your kids. Swim. Bike. Run. The Safe Kids Savannah Youth Triathlon will be Sept. 7 @ Chatham County Aquatic Center and Lake Mayer. For more info click here

28th Annual Hilton Head Island Firecracker 5000

Thursday, July 4th 2013
Jarvis Creek Park
Register by clicking here.

New Location & Course for 2013

The 2013 Hilton Head Firecracker Run will be staged from scenic Jarvis Creek Park.

The 28th Hilton Head Firecracker 5000 Road Race and Family Fun Walk will be held on Thursday, July 4 at 8:00am at Jarvis Creek Park on Hilton Head Island. The Hilton Head Firecracker 5000, is the largest and oldest road race in Beaufort County and one of the top ten races in the State of South Carolina. Over 1500 runners and walkers from across the United States annually participate in this fun, healthy, family event.

The festive Post-Race Celebration features a Children’s Fun Run, Live music from Chris Jones, Craft Beer Garden, fresh fruit, ice cold refreshments, door prizes, Covert Aire CooZzone and more. A percentage of proceeds from the event benefits local charities including: The Hilton Head Rotary Club, Hilton Head High School Cross Country Team and The Hilton Head Runners Club.

Firecracker Children’s Fun Run – Every child receives a prize for participation!
The Firecracker Children’s Fun Run is designed for kids 8 years and under and takes place inside Jarvis Creek Park.
Beginning at 9 a.m., the race is broken down into three heats: ( distance are approximate )
Age 3 and Under: 25-yards run beginning at 9 am
Ages 4-5: 50-yards run beginning at 9:05 am
Ages 8 & under: 100-yards beginning at 10:10 am
Register for Firecracker Children’s Fun Run here:
Parents can pre-register their child for the fun run online or at Packet Pick-Up on July 3rd or July 4th.
Pre-Registration is $10 per child ( $5 late fee ) and includes a bib, t-shirt and finishers prize!
(pre-registration is recommended to guarantee event t-shirt )

POST RACE BEER GARDEN ( cash only )
Enjoy an ice cold craft or domestic beer after the Firecracker 5000 at our new Craft Beer Garden.
The Post Race Beer Garden will feature more then 20 different beers. Domestic Beer $3 • Craft Beer $4 ( cash only )
FOOD VENDORS
Some vendors will provide free small samples to runners – cash sales for seconds & non runners.

8:05 Start – Arrive Early
Free parking is available at the Hilton Head School Campus. Please allow at least 30 to 45 minutes to park and walk to Jarvis Creek Park. Staff will begin stagging runners at 7:45 for start behind Jarvis Creek Park

Make plans to take the kids to the 7th Annual Savannah Mile Run on May 25.

This popular run will begin at Forsyth Park and continue one mile straight down Drayton Street, finishing on Broughton Street. This unique running event attracts all levels of participants, from children to experienced runners.

The Savannah Mile will include five heats and feature a Fun Run Family Heat and five-year age groups, guaranteeing many award winners. All proceeds go to The 200 Club, which provides immediate financial assistance to the surviving family of local law enforcement officers and firefighters who lose their lives in the line of duty. First responders and military enjoy complimentary entry.

A moment of silence will be observed prior to the Savannah Mile awards ceremony to honor the victims of the bombing in Boston on April 15, as well as the victims of the recent explosion in West Texas on April 17, which includes many first responders. Participants will have an opportunity to donate money to the The One Fund Boston, which benefits the people most affected by the tragic events that occurred in Boston.

WHEN: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 8 a.m.
WHERE: Forsyth Park, Corner of Park and Drayton Avenue, Savannah, 31401
COST: $20 through May 23, $25 May 24 and 25
REGISTER: To register, please visit The 200 Club online at www.twohundredclub.org or Fleet Feet Savannah at http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=2093452&CHECKSSO=0. For sponsorship information, call Renee Laurie at 912.238.1200 ext. 111 or email at rlaurie@princebush.com.

9th Annual Turtle Trot – 5K Tybee Beach Run
Sign-in starts 6:30 a.m. Run/walk is at 7:30 AM Sat. April 27, 2013 at Tybee Island Marine Science Center next to the Tybee Pier
Fundraiser for the Tybee Island Sea Turtle Project and
kick-off for Coastal Georgia’s Sea Turtle nesting season!
www.TybeeTurtleTrot.net
After the race, the GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER is releasing a Loggerhead Sea Turtle patient back to the ocean! You’ll also have a chance to meet their mascot Scute and learn all about sea turtles at the GSTC’s Education Station located in front of the Tybee Island Marine Science Center.

Silas the loggerhead will be released into the surf in front of the Tybee Marine Science Center around 9 a.m. April 27 following the Tybee Turtle Trot. Sign-in for the Tybee Island Marine Science Center’s Sea Turtle Trot starts at 6:30 a.m. April 27 at the center at 1509 Strand Ave., next to the Tybee Pier. The run/walk begins at 7:30 a.m. Registration is $25 for non-members, $20 for Science Center members. For more information, go to tybeemarinescience.org/turtle-trot. Silas is named after Silas, a 4 year old boy with terminal cancer from Lyons, Ga. Read about Silas here

• Registration is $25 for non-members, $20 for Science Center members

• Pre-register by April 17th to get your free tee-shirt. To register, click here.

• Sign-in starts 6:30 a.m., the run/walk at 7:30 a.m. and sea turtle release at 9-ish

Tybee Is. Marine Science Center is off the 14th Street parking lot, next to the pier, at 1510 Strand Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328.

The 2013 Race for Preservation will host their First Annual Kid’s Run, approximately 1/4 mile course, on Saturday, February 23rd at Forsyth Park, Savannah at 7:45 AM, prior to the 8 AM start of the 5K & 10K events.

Combining the goal of fitness with an appreciation for the beautiful City of Savannah, this kiddie run will take runners from the north side of Forsyth Park—Bull @ Gaston Streets (starting line), heading south, circling the Forsyth Park Fountain and returning back to the finish line. Approximately ¼ mile course.

The new Kids Run is free of charge to all participants. This is a family-friendly event and parents are encouraged to bring the entire family.

Get ready to run the 5K or 10K or, if you prefer, walk the 5K. Race registration is open and ongoing at Fleet Feet Savannah:
http://www.fleetfeetsavannah.com/race-for-preservation

For more information, please visit:
http://www.myhsf.org/special-events/seacrest-race/
Or see the new Facebook page for constant news and updates by clicking here.

FOR MORE SAVANNAH & HILTON HEAD ROAD RACES/FUN RUNS, CLICK HERE.

Are you planning to run one (or more) of the races in this weekend’s Critz Tybee Run Fest or next weekend’s 11th Annual Hilton Head Half Marathon & 10K/5K?

Or do you wish you were in shape to do so?

If you or your kids have caught the road race bug, click here for a list of 5Ks/10Ks, fun runs, mud runs and more happening in the Savannah/Hilton Head Is. area in 2013.

Popular running clubs to help you get it in gear include:

Savannah Moms RUN This Town : a free running club for moms.

Savannah Striders Running Club : Join the Savannah Striders Running Club for only $10! This is a one-year fully activated membership open to new members only. Deal expires Feb. 10 2013.

Again, click here for a list of local upcoming 2013 races.

The Big Nasty Mud Run is Sat April 6th! 4 Miles, 20 Obstacles and lots of Mud!

Be prepared to get muddy, work hard and laugh a lot!

Must be over 12 Year age, average time required to complete this race is 1h to 1h 30min

For more info & to see pictures of just how wonderfully muddy you will get, click here.

Get in shape in 2013! Join the Savannah Striders Running Club for only $10!
This is a one-year fully activated membership open to new members only.

Savannah Striders  will inspire you and help you reach your fitness goals for 2013!

Here’s what you get:
Free training programs for beginners (walkers & runners) and experienced
athletes.
Fun runs with diverse and health-minded people
Advice from mentors
Access to a quality website with beneficial information
Monthly inspirational meetings with relevant and exciting speakers
Frequent social events (let’s just say this group knows how to have a good
time)
A free membership gift for joining today!

Sign up online at www.savystrider.com . Click on “member signup”
Also preview our club on Facebook at www.facebook.com/savystrider12

This offer lasts for 1-month and expires on Feb. 10, 2013.

Savannah Striders, www.savystrider.com, www.facebook.com/savystrider12

Celebrate the end of the year with the entire family in a healthy way at this great family-friendly three-day New Year’s event: Alive in Savannah 2012.
This popular annual celebration takes place Dec. 29-Dec. 31 2012 at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa’s race track.
Kids can enjoy a carnival atmosphere with bounce houses, a 5 sided Rock Climbing Wall, Zip Line, Rope Swing, Super Slides
There will also music, kids’ fun run & fireworks.
Other competitions include 5K, 10K, Extreme Fitness Challenge & more. On-site childcare provided for competitors.
Forgo the pricey babysitter and crowded bars for this fit, family event.
Stay connected by “liking” Alive in Savannah on Facebook here.

Here’s the schedule of events

Schedule:
Dec 29th
PB&J Relay – 4 x 800 and 4 x whatever relay (2 miles total)
Alive Extreme Fitness Contest Open qualifier
Dec 30th
Alive Extreme Fitness Contest Gym qualifier
Live Music
Dec 31st
Youth Band Competition
Alive Extreme Fitness Contest Champions
Kids Run ¼ mile
5K, 10K Race through the Westin Golf Course
2 Live Bands
Team Impact Presentation
Fireworks

All three days
20 Inflatables
Childcare for participants up to 2 hours
Savannah Harbor Festival of Lights Drive through Light show

Alive in Savannah @ Westin Savannah, www.aliveinsavannah.com/ , Alive in Savannah is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Wormsloe’s New Year’s Resolution Run
Saturday, Jan 5, 2013 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Wormsloe is partnering with Savannah’s NonStop Fitness for the first-ever 10K trail run through the historic site. Runners will pass through three centuries of history while enjoying some of the best natural scenery on the Georgia coast. Register at www.active.com or call 912-349-4902. $35 through Active.com. 912-349-4902.
More info here.
Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Rd. Savannah, 31406

Isle of Hope 5K run
Nonstop Fitness-New Years Resolution Run
Saturday, January 5, 2013 @ 8:00 AM
Sandfly/Isle of Hope
8511 Ferguson Ave Savannah,
Details here.

Plan to take part in a 5K Celebration Run at Savannah State University on December 15 at 9 a.m.

Men, women, kids and jogging strollers are all welcome. Race proceeds benefit local nonprofit  Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia, helping preteen girls to become healthy, strong and confident

After Party will include race awards, raffles, kids fun zone, free food and beverages, and more.

Register for $25 at www.girlsontherun-ga.org  or for $35 onsite on race day. Call 912-349-1528 for more information.

Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia, 401 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, 31406 (912) 349-1528, www.girlsontherun-ga.org Girls on the Run of Coastal Georgia is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

As you probably know, in conjuction with the Rock ‘n Roll Marathon, there will be a 1 mile Kids run at Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. Savannah 31404.

But did you know Angela Beasley’s Puppet People will be there?

Join the run, cheer for your favorite kids or see a Rock ‘n Roll Puppet People Show! Get your own Rock ‘n Roll Glitter Tattoo at Puppet People’s Face Painting booth.

Kids Rock Savannah! Sunday, November 4th 2-3:30 PM. For race info, click here.

Angela Beasley’s Puppet People “The Puppet Place” in Thunderbolt, 3119 Furber Avenue, Savannah, GA 31405, 912-355-3366, http://puppetpeople.com. The Puppet Place is also an ideal spot to host children’s birthday parties! Puppet People is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

You’re invited to check out a Stroller Strong Moms fitness class, held weekly 9:30-10:30 AM Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays in Forsyth Park in Savannah .

Your first class is FREE!

On Wed. Oct. 31, Stroller Stong Moms invites you to a Halloween Theme class with a ‘Stroller or Treat’ afterwards for the toddlers to visit each stroller for a treat and then a potluck after class.

Stroller Strong Moms offers a unique and challenging workout that’s constantly on the move. It uses the entire Forsyth Park in Savannah during class. Each fitness class will provide new and different walking/running routes and exercises in order to maximize fitness results and prevent boredom. For schedule & price info on Savannah classes, visit www.strollerstrongmoms.com & click savannah class. First class is free.

All exercises are introduced with multiple levels of difficulty so that moms of all fitness levels are able to workout together. Each class is designed so that your child has fun too.

“Like” Stroller Strong Moms Savannah page on Facebook here to stay updated.

Stroller Strong Moms, 12 East Park Ave. Savannah, 31401, email info@strollerstrongmoms.com , www.strollerstrongmoms.com Stroller Strong Moms is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Fall & early winter weekends are loaded with road runs in Savannah & the Lowcountry. If your kids have caught the fun run bug, here are some kid-friendly 5Ks, fun runs and more – including costumed Halloween & Holiday runs –  for the remainder of 2012 in our area.

Go Green 5K Trail Run / Walk
Whitemarsh Preserve, Savannah
Sat. Oct. 13
Details here.

Crab Crawl 5K
JF Gregory Park, Richmond Hill
1 PM Sun. Oct. 21
Details here.

Trick or Trot 5K / 10K
Wilmington Island, Savannah
8 AM Sat. Oct. 27
Includes Halloween Costume Contest: Run, Walk, or just show up in costume and enter the competition. Prizes for the best ones.
Details here.

KiDS ROCK Savannah (with Rock n’Roll Savannah Marathon)
Daffin Park
2 PM Sun. Nov. 4
Kids can run, walk or jog the one-mile course. Every child is a winner and will be rewarded with an official race number, T-shirt, goodie bag, and colorful medal for finishing.
Details here.

Trail of Hope 5K
Skidaway Island State Park
Sat. Nov. 10
10K, 5K, Run & Walk
Fun for the whole family: Kids’ Fun Run, Face Painting, Balloons, Awards, Trophies, T-shirts
Details here.

2012 Jingle Bell Run / Walk 5K Savannah
Islands YMCA
Sat. Nov. 17
Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces.
Details here.

Savannah Turkey Trot benefiting the United Way
Daffin Park
8 AM Nov. 22
Details here.

Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run
Savannah Civic Center
Sat. Dec. 1
Details here.

Reindeer Run 8K
Hutchinson Island
Sat. Dec. 15
The run is followed by a Chili Cook Off with celebrity Judges: Paula Deen, Jaime Deen, Bobby Deen, Straton Leopold, and Mary Jane Crouch; Leopold’s Ice Cream; Bojangles’ Biscuits; Cornhole Competition ; Lots of kid’s activities and mascots galore!
Trophies for the run and kids competitions.
Winner of the Cornhole Competition stays in the Deen’s Tybee cottage for a weekend. In the freezer will be a gallon of Leopold’s Ice Cream
Details here.

Alive in Savannah
Hutchinson Island
New Year’s Eve Dec. 31
Details here.

HILTON HEAD IS./BLUFFTON, S.C.

Hilton Head Is. Bridge Run
Sun. Oct. 21
10K, 5K & Health Walk
Details here.

Zombie Mile Bluffton 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run
5 PM Sat. Oct. 27
The race will be followed by a Halloween Festival for the entire family with: Costume Contest, Trick or Treating, Kids Play Area, Pumpkin Toss, Story Telling, Food & More.
Details here.

Hilton Head Hospital Jingle Jingle Run
5K Road Race & Health Walk
9 AM Dec. 22
Details here.

Attention artists!

The Savannah Reindeer Run 8K (December 15th ) needs a new t-shirt design! The winner will receive $300 from Thomas & Hutton as well as a pair of running shoes from Fleet Feet!!!

Second place prize is a $75 gift card from Shane’s Rib Shack!

Deadline is October 19th! Open to ages 16 & older.

Send entries to tshirt@rccsav.org. Like the 3rd Annual Savannah Reindeer Run 8K on Facebook here.

How can you help save Savannah’s beleaguered Rails to Trails, the 6-mile biking/walking/jogging nature trail between U.S. 80 East and the Savannah River and help get it restored?

Register for the Savannah Rails to Trails 50K, 25KK and 5K, set to take place on January 12, 2013. The race will be on Fort Pulaski and Rails to Trails. This is Savannah’s FIRST Ultra Marathon. Proceeds will benefit the restoration and maintenance of Rails to Trails Savannah, which is also known as McQueen’s Trail.

Rails to Trails is eroding so badly that the west end is almost impassable in some areas.

Register by clicking here. Read about the volunteers behind the effort to Save Our Rails to Trails by clicking here.

Keep up to date with efforts under way to save Rails to Trails by liking the Facebook page here.

On October 13 at 8:30 AM, Chatham County will be hosting the 3rd Annual Go Green 5K Family Fun Trail Run/Walk at the Whitemarsh Preserve on Whitemarsh Island next to the YMCA to benefit Chatham County’s land conservation activities.

In addition to the 5K, there will be a raffle, food, music, Diaper Dash, Kid K, and dog costume contest. The cost is $25, kids under 10 years of age run/walk for free (t-shirts for kids will be $10 at the event). Jogging strollers and pets are welcome! To register please go to: fleetfeetsavannah.com/go-green or call 651-1456.

The Whitemarsh Preserve is at the corner of Bryan Woods Road and Johnny Mercer Blvd on Whitemarsh Is. Participants can park at the office complexes on Bryan Woods Loop (across the road from Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House).

Finishing a marathon is child’s play with KiDS ROCK Savannah – a one-mile fun run for children in grades K – 7. This non-competitive, non-timed event is all about having fun and making it to the finish line. Kindergarten distance is a half mile run.

The run will be 2 PM Sun. Nov. 4. Register here

Participants can become full marathon finishers by completing a 25.2-mile training program prior to November 4th or they can just run, walk or jog the one-mile course on race day. Every child is a winner and will be rewarded with an official race number, T-shirt, goodie bag, and colorful medal – just for finishing!

Run with your Friends

School/Team registration is now open. There is no fee to be a team, however you need a minimum of 10 registered participants. Being an official KiDS ROCK Team allows your team name to be listed in our registration system and allows you to pick-up your student’s race numbers and t-shirts. For questions regarding team registration, please contact Pam at kidsrock@competitorgroup.com .
Registration Information
$20 Individual – grades K-7
*Race day registration is not available.
*Parents and/or Chaperones may choose to run with their kids, but do NOT need to register.

Entry includes:
Official Race Number
T-shirt
Finisher’s Medal
Goodie Bag

Kids will enjoy the final mile of their marathon on an energetic, fun filled course! Participants can rock out with live entertainment and relish in the glory as they cross the finish line. There, kids will receive a hard-earned finisher’s medal and be able to feast on healthy post-race refreshments.
The start and finish line are in Daffin Park.
As participants in KiDS ROCK Savannah, you can become a marathon finisher by accumulating 25.2 miles of a marathon at your own pace over a span of 4,6 or 8 weeks with guidance from your parents or teachers. To get you groovin’ – check out the KiDS ROCK Training Guide where you will learn to set goals and discover that running is fun!

Race packet pick-up info here.

For More Information. E-mail: rnrsavannah@competitorgroup.com . Tel: 1-800-311-1255

9th Annual Turtle Trot – 5K Tybee Beach Run
Sign-in starts 6:30 a.m. Run/walk is at 7:30 AM Sat. April 27, 2013 at Tybee Island Marine Science Center next to the Tybee Pier
Fundraiser for the Tybee Island Sea Turtle Project and
kick-off for Coastal Georgia’s Sea Turtle nesting season!
www.TybeeTurtleTrot.net
After the race, the GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER is releasing a Loggerhead Sea Turtle patient back to the ocean! You’ll also have a chance to meet their mascot Scute and learn all about sea turtles at the GSTC’s Education Station located in front of the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Sea turtle release at 9:30-ish

• Registration is $25 for non-members, $20 for Science Center members

• Pre-register by April 17th to get your free tee-shirt. To register, click here.

• Sign-in starts 6:30 a.m., the run/walk at 7:30 a.m. and sea turtle release at 9-ish

Tybee Is. Marine Science Center is off the 14th Street parking lot, next to the pier, at 1510 Strand Avenue, Tybee Island, Georgia 31328.