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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, Florence AL
10K
41–60°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
61–72°F
dry
2024
43–52°F
dry
2023
51–63°F
rain
2022
29–50°F
dry
2021
44–65°F
rain
2020
45–68°F
dry
2019
43–59°F
dry
2018
32–54°F
dry
2017
37–59°F
dry
2016
31–56°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
Run across the Tennessee River on historic Wilson Dam and return on the Singing River Bridge.
Course
- Certification: USATF Certified 10K Course: AL16012JE
- Start Point: The 10K course begins at the Marriott Shoals Conference Center in Florence, AL.
- Route Highlights: Proceeds across Wilson Dam and onto a portion of the paved TVA nature trail.
- Return Path: Continues back across the Tennessee River via the pedestrian walkway on the Singing River Bridge.
There will be a 90-minute time limit to complete the course. Please do not enter if you cannot maintain at least a 14:30 pace per mile. Due to course constraints there will be no wheelchair division. Baby joggers, strollers, and animals will not be allowed on the course.
Amenities, Features, and Highlights
- Shirts: All runners registered before our T-shirt deadline on November 1st are guaranteed an awesome technical race shirt.
Medals and Prizes
- Awards: Awards for 10K Top 3 Overall Male/Female.
- Master Categories: Top Masters (40+) Male/Female.
- GrandMasters: Top GrandMasters Male/Female (60+).
- Age Groups: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male/Female in age groups (14U, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+).
Aid Stations
- Locations: There will be two aid and recovery stations on the course near Mile 2 and Mile 4.5.
- Support: Mile markers will be clearly displayed and split times given at each mile.
- Facilities: Restroom facilities will be available at the 2nd aid station.
Additional Information
Early Packet Pick-up
Friday, November 20th at Solid Rock Running Company in Florence, AL from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
Race Day Schedule
- Packet Pickup: 6:00 - 6:45 AM.
- Announcements: 10K call to start at 6:45 AM.
- Awards: 8:45 AM.
FAQ
- Where is the race? Marriott Shoals Conference Center in Florence, AL.
- When is the event? Saturday, November 21st, 2026 - 7:00 am CT RACE START.
- What time should I arrive? If you can't make it to early packet pick-up on Friday, please plan to arrive prior to 6:30 AM.
- Can I register on race day? Yes, race day registrations will be allowed up until 15 minutes before race start.
Course map
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