Race Round Up - July 2017

Ready, Set, Register!

Athens Bible School's Light Up the Night in June

Athens-Limestone Alabama is becoming known for its amazing collection of races that happen throughout the year.   Grab your calendars, lace up your shoes and register to run, walk, volunteer or sponsor these upcoming races starting in September.

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Honor your first responders or veterans service and sacrifice -- those who answered the question, "If not me, then who?" --  by registering or volunteers for the September 9th Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes Run-Athens, AL.  This event host a certified 5K as well as 1-mile fun run for all ages and all levels.  

People are invited to line the route and cheer on the runners which often include area firefighters and police officers honoring those who sacrificed all at the Twin Towers on 9/11 or fallen in the line of duty.

For more information, register, volunteer or sponsor> 

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Also on September 9th also marks the Drayer's Swing Through 5K on the beautiful campus of Calhoun Community College in Tanner, Alabama.  This certified 5K benefits students that are seeking careers in Physical Therapy.

For more information, register, volunteer or sponsor>

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Whether you walk, waddle or run... the Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful Duck and Run 5K offers a mildly challenging certified course through scenic Athens, Alabama set for September 16th.   This race helps Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful fund outreach and educational programs in the community.

For more information, register, volunteer, or sponsor> 

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Don your favorite collegiate team colors, jersey, cheer wear and hit the line up at the Rivalry Run/Walk at Cowart Elementary.  The race is set for November 18th and treks through historic downtown Athens, AL.  100% of proceeds will benefit Cowart Elementary and SPARK Academy.

For more information, register, volunteer, or sponsor>

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Athens High School JROTC host the Jingle Bell Jog 5K on a certified course at Athens High School that's flat and fast.  Monies from this race benefit Athens High School JROTC program.

​For more information, register, volunteer, or sponsor>

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This race was once known as the Trackless Train Trek until a wayward hound dog decided to run 13.1 miles with a group of people for no particular reason other than to run and stole the show by finishing 7th. The pup's name is Ludivine and there's a bit of a celebrity status around her trek that has gained her and this race world recognition.

​Her inspirational run lead to the renaming the half marathon to the Elkmont Hound Dog Half Marathon.  The 2018 race will happen in Elkmont, Alabama on the Richard Martin Rails-to-Trails and adjacent roads of the certified circuit on January 20th.  Proceeds will benefit the Elkmont High School Cross-Country Team and the Field and Track Team.

For more information, register, volunteer, or sponsor> 

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