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1 Benson Mill Road, Alexander City AL

Saturday, February 28th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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.

🌲 Course Details

  • Starting Point: The scenic route will start at Russell Crossroads.
  • Route Highlights: Runners will pass near Kob’s Knob, up to Heaven, and back to the finish line near The Stables.
  • Race Distances: The 10K starts at 7:45am, while the 5K follows soon after.
  • Start Signal: Both races will begin with a machine gun blast from the Town Green at Russell Crossroads.

🎉 Post-Race Celebration

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

  • Dates: Packet Pickup for both runs is Friday, February 27th and Saturday, February 28th.
  • Location: The Discovery Center in Russell Crossroads.
  • Registration: Please follow the registration signs.
  • No Pets: Pets are not allowed on the course during the Russell Forest Run for their safety and for runner safety.

🔗 Additional Information

Need more info - http://russellforestrun.com/

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