Run the Cove Half Marathon
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Event Overview
The Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K takes place in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama. This chip-timed event features two distinct distances on certified courses:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
The routes pass through the Hampton Cove and Flint River Greenways, utilizing the Hays Nature Preserve Greenway. Participants run past rivers, ponds, and residential neighborhoods. The half marathon course includes rolling hills on the back side of Hampton Cove and a stretch through a tunnel under the Eastern Bypass. The finish line is located on the track behind the local school.
Participant Information
The event is open to participants aged 12 and older, with a registration cap of 500 participants. There is a 4-hour time limit for the races. Registration includes a race shirt, a finisher's medal, and access to a post-race party with food.
Water stations are positioned approximately at miles 3.5, 6, 9, and 12 for the half marathon, and near mile 5 for the 10K distance. These stations provide water and electrolyte drinks, with gel supplements available at the mile 6 marker. Portojohns are available near the greenway by the school and at specific points along the course at miles 1.5 and 6.
The event organizers also collect donations for a local animal welfare organization, accepting items such as pet toys, beds, and food. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
