7th annual Sandman Extreme for Excellence Half Marathon starts in downtown Wytheville, Va., snow or shine, at the old rec center. The run descends in the first mile to a crossing of Reed Creek at 2,100 feet elevation, before beginning a 4.5 mile climb to the top of Sand Mt. at 3,100'. The climb to the top is on hard surface road, with about 4 miles on packed gravel. A shorter 9 mile alternate run is available without the full climb. Winners in age categories will receive customized hour glasses. The event is a fundraiser for the Wythe County Public School Foundation for Excellence--we're all about excellence. This event takes place every year on the Satuday before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Half Marathon
Water stops will be available at the following mile markers: 1 mile (Reed Creek Bridge), 3.5 miles (Intersection of Whipoorwill and Broadway), 5.5 miles (High Rocks Trails parking area), 7.5 miles (Intersection of Whipoorwill and Broadway *same as 3.5 marker), 9.3 miles (Intersection of Atkins Mill and Whipoorwill), 12.3 miles (E. Railroad Avenue, just below underpass).
9-Miler
Water stops will be available at the following mile markers: 1 mile (Reed Creek Bridge), 3.5 miles (Intersection of Whipoorwill and Broadway), 5.3 miles (Intersection of Atkins Mill and Whipoorwill), 8.3 miles (E. Railroad Avenue, just below underpass).
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