Appalachian Series: March 21-27, 2025

Day 1 (Friday, March 21): Eufaula, AL

Day 2 (Saturday, March 22): Macon, GA

Day 3 (Sunday, March 23): Seneca, SC

Day 4 (Monday, March 24): Mills River, NC

Day 5 (Tuesday, March 25) Bristol, TN

Day 6 (Wednesday, March 26) Bluefield, VA / WV

Day 7 (Thursday, March 27) Bluefield, VA / WV

Quick Overview
Series Dates: Friday, March 21 – Thursday, March 27, 2025
Race Times: See specific race times listed in the table below. **Please note time zone change from Day 1 (AL) to Day 2 (GA), and later start for Day 2 (GA).
Early Start: Optional Early Start is recommended for participants expecting a 6+ hour finish time. No Early Start option for Day 2 (GA).

Packet Pickup Options (packets can be picked up prior to the start of the series or on race day morning):

• Pre-Series Packet Pickup: Thursday, March 20, 9 AM – 1 PM, 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32507 (Gulf Coast – Day 4 location).
• Race Day Packet Pickup/Registration: Available each race day, starting 90 minutes before Regular Start (30 minutes prior to Early Start), at the start line.

Time Limit: None. We have a “no runner left behind” policy, and we happily stay until the final finisher crosses the line. Walkers are always welcome!
Pets/Strollers: Pets are not allowed, for the safety and comfort of our runners/walkers. You’re welcome to bring a stroller if you have small children; although, you must start in the back and yield to runners.

Group dinners, hotels, and airports: Check Appalachian Series Facebook Group.

Hotel Searches: VA/WV, TN, NC, SC, GA, AL

Discounts: $10 discount to active military, as well as members of any club that will list these events on their calendar. (Active.com requires a code to receive discount, which you can find on the club’s site or by contacting us.) We also offer a discount for local participants; contact us for details.
Food/Aid Stations: Due to our unique multi-loop course setup, we have one giant “aid station,” with more food and drink than you could ever need! Ask anyone who’s run at least one of our races; we’ve got everything from fruit to jelly beans to sandwiches, water to Gatorade to hot coffee, and everything in between. Way more than just granola bars and bananas–we even have our very own mobile kitchen, Loony Lunchbox!

What about the bling?
All participants, regardless of distance, receive a shirt, a Starter Medal (traditional medal with ribbon), a Year Tab Medal (year of completion), and a State Medal (in the shape of the state and details specific to the state) for each state/race they complete in the series. A bonus Series Finisher Medal is earned by those completing all days/states in a series. All of the medals then connect to make a string of bling! 
We even give a special award to each person participating in his or her first full or half marathon!
The best part, the caboose medal, which is earned by the final finisher of each marathon and half marathon!

Registration information is below. You may do any number of races; special medals are awarded to those who complete all seven!

Race Locations:

Day 1: Alabama

• Yoholo – Micco Trail
• 406 East Broad Street
• Eufaula, AL
• GPS (map): N 31.89326, W 85.14026
• Course Surface: Paved rails to trails course with moderate shade.
• Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 49′
• Course Lap Preview
• Tentative Course Laps: 12 laps for Marathon

Day 2: Georgia

• Amerson River Park
• 2551 North Pierce Drive
• Macon, Georgia 31204
• GPS (map): N 32.871220, W 83.653949
• Course Surface: Wide asphalt path with moderate to lots of shade.
• Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 43′
• Course Lap Preview
• Tentative Course Laps: 12 laps for Marathon

Day 3: South Carolina

• Shaver Recreation Complex
• 698 W. South 4th Street
• Seneca, SC
• GPS (map): N 34.67855, W 82.96528
• Course Surface: Mix of asphalt and concrete running path with little shade.
• Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 88′
• Course Lap Preview
• Tentative Course Laps: 14 laps for Marathon

Day 4: North Carolina

• Mills River Park
• 124 Town Center Drive
• Mills River, NC
• GPS (map): 35.384768, -82.549762
• Surface: Flat, smooth asphalt with minimal shade.
• Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 32′
• Tentative Course Laps: 16 laps for Marathon

Day 5: Tennessee

• Steele Creek Park
• Steele Creek Park Road
• Bristol, TN
• GPS (map): N 36.57594, W 82.23698
• Course Surface: Finely crushed gravel with a little bit of paved trail, moderate shade.
• Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 30′
• Course Lap Preview
• Tentative Course Laps: 12 laps for Marathon

Day 6: Virginia / West Virginia (Start in WV – Finish in VA)

• Bluefield City Park
• 1780 Stadium Drive
• Bluefield, VA/WV
• GPS (map): N 37.24891, W 81.24542
• Course Surface: Wide paved roads with little to moderate shade.
• Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 112′
• Course Lap Preview
• Tentative Course Laps: 12 laps for Marathon

Day 7: Virginia / West Virginia (Start in WV – Finish in VA)

• Bluefield City Park
• 1780 Stadium Drive
• Bluefield, VA/WV
• GPS (map): N 37.24891, W 81.24542
• Course Surface: Wide paved roads with little to moderate shade.
• Elevation Gain (per lap estimates by Garmin): 112′
• Course Lap Preview
• Tentative Course Laps: 12 laps for Marathon

Travel distances/times between race locations:

• Gulf Coast Day 4 (FL) => Day 1 (AL): 217 miles, 3:52
• Day 1 (AL) => Day 2 (GA): TBD
• Day 2 (GA) => Day 3 (SC): TBD
• Day 3 (SC) => Day 4 (NC): 80 miles, 1:34
• Day 4 (NC) => Day 5 (TN): 103 miles, 1:59
• Day 5 (TN) => Day 6/7 (WV/VA): 111 miles, 1:45

Alabama – Georgia – South Carolina – North Carolina – Tennessee – Virginia – West Virginia March 21-27 2025
Race Type	By 9/30/24	10/1/24-11/30/24	12/1/24-1/31/25	After 2/1/25
Full	$110	$120	$135	$155
Half	$95	$105	$120	$135
10K	$55	$55	$55	$65
5K	$45	$45	$45	$55
Register Online: HERE!!
Mail-in Registration Form: HERE!!
You may also register during packet pickup or on race day (cash/check/credit card/PayPal). Entry fees are non-refundable and may not be transferred to another participant.