Area runners were on the trails and roads last weekend in several states, with top showings making this week’s WKND Wrap.
Cam Mann of Muscle Shoals paced area runners in the Walking Tall 50K on Oct. 17. in Pocahontas, Tenn. Mann, 24 finished in 6:04:23 and was 17th. The course is located at Big Hill Pond State Park, with a climb to the top of a firetower. Runners in the 50K make two loops.
In the 25K, Chandra Palanichamy, 49, of Madison, finished in 4:50:49. Other area finishers included Kasey Holt of Florence (5:22), Shannon Lamar of Decatur (7:01), Amy Goen of Madison (7:01), Amy Johnson of Meridianville (7:01) and Carrie Lin of Athens (7:01).
See all of the results here.
Urban Bourbon Half
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Savannah Wilson of Huntsville knocked off the Urban Bourbon half marathon on Oct. 17.
Wilson finished in 1:48:23 to pace a hearty crew of area finishers. Matthew Isbell of Huntsville was right behind in 1:48:33.
See all of the Alabama finishers here and all finishers here.
Smoky Mountain Challenge
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — Tina Hicks of Huntsville was 12th in the inaugural Smoky Mountain 24-hour Challenge.
Runners hit a flat, 3-mile loop at The Pines park to pile up the miles. They had the option of going 24 hours or from 9-to-5, with a Dolly Parton theme for the event. It was put on by Yeti Trail Runners and East Coast Adventures.
HIcks, 57, hit 81 miles in the 24-hour event, which had 107 finishers.
In the 9-to-5 event, Janice Sutton, 70, of Madison, completed 30 miles and was 21st.
See all of the results here.
Harder ‘n Heck
DULUTH, Minn. — Drew Bell of Madison completed the Harder Than Heck half marathon trail run on Oct. 18.
Bell finished in 2:43.
The Wild Duluth Races include 100K and 50K ultras in their 18th year, held on Saturday. The Harder ‘n Heck Half Marathon and Terribly Tough 10K trail races are on Sunday. Runners get scenic views of Duluth and Lake Superior while on the Superior Hiking Trail.
Winter Winds
Registration Open
Registration is open for the Winter Winds 2- and 4-mile road races, scheduled for the afternoon of Feb. 14 in south Huntsvile.
Both courses are certified, providing a great opportunity for state age group records. Several are set each year in both races. The distances aren’t offered regularly, making Winter Winds a primo chance to score a record.
The 2-mile starts at 2 p.m. and the 4-mile at 2:30. This gives runners a chance to do both events. The races start behind the Sandra Moon Community Complex on Bailey Cove Road. They’re put on by the Huntsville Track Club.
Get more details and register here.
