Registration Open for 6th Annual Limestone Capital Half Marathon

(BEDFORD) – Register now for the 6th Annual Limestone Capital Half Marathon, 5K and Family Fun Walk brought to you by Lineal Contracting on Oct. 5th.

There will be other events taking place on Oct. 4th before the marathon. Runners can get their race numbers and other information at Harp Commons in Bedford from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Those attending can also enjoy a free yogurt parfait and sample energy drinks.

And remember to bring your old gently used running shoes or any shoes to donate to Sole4Souls. Since Soles4Souls began in 2006, they have distributed more than 35 million pairs of shoes in 127 countries including the United States.

The race is Saturday, October 5th and will start and finish at the Lawrence County Courthouse square. Those attending can enjoy music and more festivities before and after the event.

Audio: Comments from Jimmy Sowders, an organizer of the event.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence County.

The Half Marathon will start at 8 a.m. and the 5k and 1-Mile Family Fitness Walk steps off at 8:05 a.m.

Medical sponsor IU Health personnel will be on scene to assist any runners in need.

Those participating will receive a commemorative shirt and medals. A cash prize will be awarded in the half marathon with a bonus award for the top finishing male and female from Lawrence County. Age group awards will also be presented.

Half Marathon

  • 1st male and female $300
  • 2nd male and female $200
  • 3rd male and female $100

Lawrence County Champion

  • 1st male and female $300 and free race entry for next year

5K

  • 1st male and female $150
  • 2nd male and female $100
  • 3rd male and female $50

To register click here.

Course Description

Half Marathon https://www.raceentry.com/maps/user/view/31638

5k https://www.raceentry.com/maps/user/view/31644

1 Mile Fitness Walk https://www.raceentry.com/maps/user/view/31645