Russell Forest Run
About this race
The Russell Forest Run is a race that carries runners on a certified course over sand, clay, and gravel roads that were designed for runners, bicycles, and electric cars. The scenic route will still start at Russell Crossroads, and will still take runners near Kob’s Knob, up to Heaven, and back to the finish line near The Stables at Russell Crossroads. The 10K will start promptly at 7:45am with a machine gun blast from the Town Green at Russell Crossroads. The 5K, also an out and back, begins at the Town Green and will start with the machine gun blast soon after 10K. Of course the finish line is near The Stables, the home of our post-race party, where you'll find our World Famous Grits Bar, live music and more! Packet Pickup for both runs is Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27 at The Discovery Center in Russell Crossroads. Please follow the registration signs. Please be aware that there are no pets allowed on the course during the Russell Forest Run. Yes we all love our fur babies, but for their safety and for runner safety, we ask you to leave them at home! Need more info - http://russellforestrun.com/
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Russell Forest Run 10K
The Russell Forest Run 10K course map can be seen on the RFR website: http://russellforestrun.com/ The Russell Forest Run 10K is an out and back "chip timed" run. There is plenty of parking on-site and a shuttle may be available for those who may need it. Please allow yourself plenty of time to get to the site. The 10K will begin PROMPTLY at 7:45am! Packet Pickup will be Friday, February 26 from 4-6pm and Saturday, February 27 from 6am to 7am in the Discovery Center at Russell Crossroads!
Russell Forest Run 5K
The Russell Forest Run 5K course maps can be seen on the RFR website: http://russellforestrun.com/ The Russell Forest Run 5K is an out and back "chip timed" run. There is plenty of parking on-site and a shuttle may be available for those who may need it. Please allow yourself plenty of time to get to the site. The 5K will begin shortly (7:55am) after the 10K - the 10K begins at 7:45am. Packet Pickup will be Friday, February 26 from 4-6pm and Saturday, February 27 from 6am to 7am in the Discovery Center at Russell Crossroads!
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Alexander City yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:13 AM and sets at 5:39 PM local time (CST) in Alexander City on February 27, 2027 — 11h 25m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Alexander City event
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