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Course Conditions Excellent for Saturday’s Russell Forest Run
Published: 02.23.2022
Get final details for race day
The final pieces are in place, and the forecast is good for the 13th annual Russell Forest Run this Saturday! Course conditions are expected to be excellent, and the after party and the Grits Bar at The Stables are always a hit. This year, live music is being provided by The Bank Walkers!
It’s not too late to register
All registration is online this year. There will be no on-site registration, but you can still register online right up until 7am on race day. Runners, please pick up race packets at the Discovery Center at Russell Crossroads from 4-6pm on Friday and 6-7am Saturday morning.
Location and times
As in past years, the Russell Forest Run 10K and 5K will be held at Russell Crossroads. The starting line will be in its normal spot near the Town Green and the finish line near The Stables. The 10K will begin at 7:45am with the 5K start to follow shortly after at 7:55am. We look forward to the after party and holding a live awards ceremony as soon as the races are complete.
For a great cause
The Russell Forest Run benefits the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation and is now in its thirteenth year. In that time, through the support of local sponsors and the hundreds of runners annually, this event has given almost $100,000 to the ACSEF benefitting the children in our schools.
As an aside, we all love our pooches, and they are welcomed at many Russell Crossroads events. However, for this event, we ask that you please leave the fur babies at home. We look forward to a big crowd of runners and spectators at the event! Please keep an eye on Facebook and the Russell Forest Run website for any urgent updates or changes!
