Half-Marathon Feb. 11 2017 at Crab Orchard Nature Preserve - "Fly with the Eagles"

Fly With The Eagles Half Marathon

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Saturday, February 11th, 2017; 9:00 a.m.

Distance:13.1 miles  // From the starting line at the Williamson County Emergency Agency on Highway 148, runners follow a route that takes them through portions of the wildlife refuge’s 44,000 acres. They’re home to hundreds of species of animals and plants and feature a wide range of lands, including hardwood forests, grazing fields, farmlands and wetlands, especially for the flocks of Canadian geese that spend the winter there each year. Runners will encounter mostly gently rolling terrain throughout the course as well as two bridge crossings over Crab Orchard Lake, on the way to and back from the wildlife refuge.
	Notes   On the day of the race (Feb. 11), the average low is 22°F and the average high is 44°F. Race day Registration and packet pick up    7:00 a.m. 8820 Route 148, Marion IL. 62959  Awards in  Five Year Age Groups Hooded sweatshirts Medals to all finishers Make Check payable to: River to River Runners  Mail to: Gene Tincher 2708 Childers Rd. Marion IL 62959  (618)694-9035  EMAIL Click Here Entry Forms should be submitted by Jan. 31, 2016 to ensure a sweatshirt.   Make checks payable to RRR, $30.00 ($25.00 RRR members who pre-register)