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Russell Forest Run

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Alexander City, Alabama, United States

calendar_today 28 Feb, 2026

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About the Event

Let's Run Through The Russell Forest!!

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 27st and Saturday, February 28nd 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/

Races Offered

Russell Forest Run 10K

Feb 28, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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07:45

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$40.00

Russell Forest Run 5K

Feb 28, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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07:55

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$40.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Alexander City.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 6.6° / 17.4°

wb_sunny 3.4° / 15.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.3 /

water_drop 72.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 6.6° / 17.4°

wb_sunny 3.4° / 15.1°

air 11.3 km/h

water_drop 72.4%

About Alexander City

Learn more about the host city, Alexander City.

Alexander City, known to locals as "Alex City", is the largest city in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States, with a population of 14,843 as of the 2020 census. It has been the largest community in Tallapoosa County since 1910. It is known for Lake Martin with its 750 miles (1,210 km) of wooded shoreline and 44,000 acres (18,000 ha) of water. Lake Martin stands on the Tallapoosa River and offers boating, swimming, fishing, golfing, and camping. Many neighborhoods and luxury homes are located on the lake.