https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Elkmont/ElkmontHalfMarathon
Elkmont's Trackless Train Trek Half Marathon - aptly renamed to Elkmont's Hound Dog Half Marathon after local hound dog, Ludivine steals the show by wandering to the starting line in time to join the runners and finish 7th overall in our inaugural event to raise funds for the track and cross country programs at Elkmont High School.
COACH'S CORNER:
Just want to assure everyone I fully realize the consideration in the cost of races. This race proceeds go to our kids in Elkmont that run XC and track. We have $0 proceeds as do many XC and track programs in rural areas. We do not have a track and no equipment. We are purchasing equipment with these proceeds. We have purchased starting blocks, hurdles and shot puts (indoor and outdoor) with proceeds. We come from a rural school and county and instead of charging the athletes upwards of $130 in fees, I can now open the team to many, many kids who could not afford the fees. Each race we enter is an average of $150.00. That is for XC, indoor, and outdoor meets. With an average of 25 meets per year that is $3750.00 for kids to compete in their sport that is not supplied by the school or revenue from gates as other sports. This does not even include travel and hotels for out of town meets. The race profits 100% goes to the teams and fosters kids love of running and competing. So many more have gotten to try out and travel with us to races. So when considering registering for our race please know you are helping a kid who may not have ever been able to know the great feeling of wind in your face and sweat down your back and the sheer feeling of accomplishment when finishing a race....hopefully for years to come!!!
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