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The Birmingham Track Club’s annual Independence Day event, the Peavine Falls Run, returns to Oak Mountain State Park this July 4 for its 36th year.
Runners will once again have the chance to sprint through Oak Mountain State Park prior to enjoying some fireworks this July 4.
The Birmingham Track Club’s annual Independence Day event, the Peavine Falls Run, is returning to the park for its 36th year.
The third race in the BTC Race Series, this 8.2 mile course takes runners from the asphalt road through single-track dirt trail within the park. It climbs 3.5 miles to the Peavine Falls parking lot, and then back down the same road.
Participants can register and pickup their packets starting at 6 a.m., and walkers will start the race at 6:30 a.m. Runners will begin the chip-timed race at 7 a.m., and the day will wrap up with an awards ceremony at the start/finish at Dogwood Pavilion.
The run honors Rick Melanson, one of the original members of BTC and a course designer for the club. It was dedicated in his honor in 2012 after Melanson retired, former BTC president Trish Portuese previously told 280 Living.
Registration is $25 for non-members. Members are able to register for the whole BTC Race Series, a total of four races, for a discounted price.
For more information about the event, search Peavine Falls Run on runsignup.com or visit birminghamtrackclub.com.