Samson Strong 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run

Choose from a 2 or 5 mile run/walk.

Plan to come out and enjoy:

• a nice hot bowl of jambalaya or red beans

• a soft drink

• cold beer

• fruit, and

• great music!

It's spooky season, so participants are encouraged to wear costumes.

ALL PARTICIPANTS RECIEVE ONE TICKET FOR ADMISSION INTO THE FESTIVAL!!!

Race proceeds are directed to Keep St. John Beautiful, a volunteer committee tasked with improving the beautification of the parish.

Race Start - 6:30/ 6:35 AM, April 4th 2026 The 50 Mile race will start at 6:30 AM. The 50K Race will start at 6:35AM. Sunrise will be shortly after the start of the race at 6:39 AM, sunset is 6:59 PM. We will have a short race briefing for all distances at 6:20 AM at the race Start/Finish. Address: 17 Russell Farms Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. GPS Coordinates are: 32.764355, -85.945177 Registration Deadline and Shirt Cutoff Please do not wait to register! We must order race shirts by March 14th, and we cannot guarantee a race shirt after that date. REGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 31st 11:59 PM. There will be no registration after that date. We will not have registration at the race. About the Lake Martin 50/50 The Lake Martin 50/50, held at Russell Lands in East Central Alabama, is designed from the ground up to be the perfect "first ultra" for those transitioning from shorter distances to their first 50K or 50-mile endurance event. Unlike the intentionally grueling Blood Rock races, the Lake

Martin course is crafted to prioritize runner success and a fun, supportive race experience.Course & TerrainThe race takes place on the private lands of the Russell Forest Trail System, featuring beautiful rolling hills and scenery along the shores of Lake Martin.• Terrain: The trails are described as "runnable" for everyone, including first-time trail runners. While the course is considered non-technical by Southeast standards, runners should still watch for roots and sections littered with fist-sized chunks of granite.• Elevation: Each 25.09-mile loop contains over 3,000 feet of elevation gain.• Most hills are short and gentle (under 100 feet), with the only significant climb being the half-mile ascent of Heaven Hill, which gains approximately 200 feet.• While the hills are short, they are constant and will wear your legs down without the needed endurance.Race Formats• 50 Mile: Consists of two full laps of the 25.09-mile course.• 50K: Consists of one full 25.09-mile lap followed by a

repeat of the 6.4-mile South Loop.• Structure: Each full lap is divided into a North Loop (18.6 miles) and a South Loop (6.4 miles), with runners returning to the Cabin Aid Station between sections.Aid Stations & Support• Frequency: Each 25-mile loop features four aid station stops: two at the Heaven Hill Aid Station and two at The Cabin Aid Station• Each Aid Station will have water, electrolytes, grab & go snacks, and hot food to stay hydrated and fueled• A medic will be present at the start/finish src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kWEMEOuj7kpgLs-V6JPEqbeSMuYDd-kl/view?usp=sharing" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" allow="fullscreen"> Course Infographic by Southeastern Trail Runs Weekend Schedule Friday April 3rd: Packet Pick up - 4:30 - 5:30PMSaturday April 4th: Packet Pick up- 5:00- 6:15 AMSaturday April 4th: Race Start- 6:30AMSaturday April 4th: Race Finish - 10:30PMSaturday April 4th: Post race refreshments and food!! Youtube - Should we bring the 100 back? Event's current local

time: 4:23 AM CT

Feeling lucky? It's all just a Roll of the Dice! We are happy to announce that Roll of the Dice is coming in 2027! So what exactly is it? It's a race consisting of a ~3.12 mile loop where at the start we will roll the dice. Whatever number appears is how many laps everyone will be running. You will not have extra time to prepare, what you have on you at the start is what you have for the race. We will provide an aid station with water and electrolytes, but you should be prepared for both a long and short race. The Course The minimum possible distance for this race is 3.12 miles and the maximum possible distance is 18.72 miles (distances are not guaranteed to be correct). The course is a single loop of smooth, runnable dirt singletrack, which should provide some fun, fast times! Aid & Facilities The aid station will be at the start/end of the loop and will be cupless. This means you will need to bring something to contain your hydration. We don’t care if it’s a collapsible cup, a handheld

water bottle, a hydration belt, a vest, or whatever else. Just bring something. The single aid station at the start/finish of each loop will have water and electrolytes available during the race with pizza provided at the finish. You are welcome to stop at your vehicle or personal aid station to grab any supplies you'll need for the next lap. Restrooms are available in the parking lot adjacent to the trailhead. Refunds, Cutoffs, Inclement Weather, Etc. Unfortunately we are not able to offer refunds for this event. Absolute cutoff for the event is 2:00 PM, which is 6 hours after the start of the event. We think this is more than reasonable given the maximum possible distance and the fact that the maximum is somewhat unlikely. We reserve the right to declare a shorter cutoff in the event that the race distance is considerably shorter than the maximum. We are currently planning on having the event rain or shine. In the event that weather forces a cancellation, we will not have a makeup date.

Event's current local time: 3:49 AM CT