By Staff Reports

Fort Payne, Ala.—Join runners from around the southeast, as Little River Canyon Center hosts its 4th annual half marathon slated for Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at 8 a.m. Registration fee is $50 prior to Oct. 10 (active.com) or $70 day of race.

The USA Track & Field (USATF) certified course, loops 13.1 miles on paved roads, starting and ending at the Little River Canyon Center. The first five miles of the run will follow the Little River Canyon National Preserve’s scenic and sometimes challenging rim of the Canyon, as the remainder winds through gently rolling farm country, including Randy Owen Drive and his famous Tennessee River Music Hereford and Angus cattle ranch. Runners should keep an eye out as Randy and Kelly Owen are often on hand at the 6 and 8-mile water station. “We always have a great time cheering for the runners, pitching them drinks, snacks, and energy Gu from the house, said Kelly, “We especially love meeting new friends and thanking them for supporting JSU!”

“Our primary focus is organization and safety,” said JSU’s Canyon Center Director Pete Conroy, but beyond that, we want runners and their supporters, to make good memories and have fun.” “This is a perfect time of year for a marathon and Little River Canyon National Preserve is the perfect place.”

The half marathon will feature five water stations, music, ample law enforcement, shirts, trophies, finishing metals, and much more. Proceeds help fund outdoor education programs and local conservation efforts at Little River Canyon.

Early registration and packet pick-up is Friday Oct. 9, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. on race day. For more information on the Little River Canyon Center Half Marathon, visit:

www.jsu.edu/epic/canyoncenter/little-river-canyon-half-marathon or call 256-845-3548.