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/
Feb 27, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
07:45
$40.00
Feb 27, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:55
$40.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in 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.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of Russell Forest Run.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | K. Lee | — | |
| 🥈 | Virginia Fussell | — | |
| 🥉 | Krista Speaks | — | |
| 4 | WAYNE EMBRY | — | |
| 5 | Chris Noll | — | |
| 6 | Susan Noll | — | |
| 7 | Brandy Hastings | — | |
| 8 | Barb Neddo | — | |
| 9 | Brenda Poss | — |
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