I wanted to let you know about one of my favorite runs, which also happens to be one of the races we host-the U.S. Army Maymont Half Marathon.  The race takes place on Saturday, September 26.  It is part of the U.S. Army X-Country Festival at Maymont Park which includes a 5k open cross country race on September 25 at 6 pm and a 1 mile kids run.

We created the Maymont Half Marathon in part because I personally wanted to have a course that gets off-road but has a relatively smooth running surface and has minimal hills.  I love river views and enjoy seeing the rapids, wildlife and open space vistas the James River provides.  And, we wanted a course that would have little to no traffic. 

Well, the Maymont Half Marathon course does all of that and I guarantee that you will enjoy the diversity and beauty of the course. 

If you would like to run the race simply sign up at http://www.sportsbackers.org/. 

Jon Lugbill