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1 Benson Mill Road, Alexander City AL

Saturday, February 28th, 2026

🌳 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.

⏰ Race Details

  • 10K Start: The 10K will start promptly at 7:45am with a machine gun blast from the Town Green at Russell Crossroads.
  • 5K Start: The 5K, also an out and back, begins at the Town Green and will start with the machine gun blast soon after 10K.
  • Finish Line: Of course the finish line is near The Stables, the home of our post-race party.
  • Post-Race Party: At the finish line, you'll find our World Famous Grits Bar, live music and more!

📅 Packet Pickup Information

  • Dates: Packet Pickup for both runs is Friday, February 27th and Saturday, February 28th.
  • Location: The Discovery Center in Russell Crossroads.
  • Signs: Please follow the registration signs.

🐾 Important Notes

  • No Pets: Please be aware that there are no pets allowed on the course during the Russell Forest Run.
  • Safety: We ask you to leave pets at home for their safety and for runner safety.

📞 Need More Info?

For further details, visit http://russellforestrun.com/.

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