Category Archives: Sports

Road Closures for RunRaleigh Half Marathon on April 15

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Jason Hibbets

The RunRaleigh Half Marathon road race will have several road closures on the morning of April 15, 2012. The race will impact Cameron Village, Hillsborough Street, Ashe Avenue, and Western Blvd from 7a-10:30am. We have a detailed list of which … Continue reading →

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Torch Run 5k and Polar Plunge Benefit Special Olympics

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Sara DiMantova

Saturday, February 25th the NC State University Police Department is hosting the Torch Run 5k and Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics North Carolina. Last year, over 700 runners ran and helped raise more than $60,000 – the goal for … Continue reading →

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RunRaleigh Half Marathon Highlights Creative District and Greenways

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jason Hibbets

A new race is premiering on the streets and greenways of Southwest Raleigh this Spring, featuring many of the landmarks found throughout Raleigh’s Creative District. The RunRaleigh Half Marathon starts and finishes at Cameron Village and extends to the Walnut … Continue reading →

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This weekend: City of Oaks Marathon

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

The Raleigh City of Oaks Marathon and Rex Healthcare Half Marathon is returning to Raleigh’s Creative District for the fifth year—starting and finishing this years race at the NC State Memorial Bell Tower. Come on out to cheer the runners … Continue reading →

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History of the ‘Downtown’ Arena

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Anthony McLeod

During the NHL All-Star Weekend the conversation came up several times about whether or not it was a good decision to have Raleigh’s premier arena outside of the downtown area.  (The RBC is located off of Wade Avenue and not … Continue reading →

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Be There: A Guide to the 2011 NHL All Star Weekend

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Amy Genovesi Howard

Hockey fans around the world will have their eyes on the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC during NHL All Star Weekend. On Saturday January 29th, professional hockey players show off their best moves in the Honda Super Skills Competition at … Continue reading →

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NHL All-Stars coming to South West Raleigh

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

The National Hockey League All-Stars are coming to South West Raleigh. It’s time to show hockey some southern hospitality done the Raleigh way. The Raleigh Convention Center has activities planned for the month of January including a concert with 3 … Continue reading →

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