EVENT DISCONTINUED. Per event’s Facebook page on Aug 15, 2017, “Thank you for your interest in the event! Unfortunately, we will not be able to host the events (half or full marathon) for 2018.” ——- The Ladiga Marathon and Half Marathon course runs on the scenic Chief Ladiga Trail, a …
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EVENT DISCONTINUED. Per event’s Facebook page on Aug 15, 2017, “Thank you for your interest in the event! Unfortunately, we will not be able to host the events (half or full marathon) for 2018.”
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The Ladiga Marathon and Half Marathon course runs on the scenic Chief Ladiga Trail, a pedestrian and cyclist only paved trail that stretches 33 miles from Anniston, Alabama to the Alabama/Georgia state line. The Chief Ladiga Trail also connects to the Silver Comet Trail in Georgia, which stretches another 60 miles, making the two trails over 92 miles long and the second longest paved pedestrian path in America!
The course runs through Piedmont, Alabama, a quaint, friendly town along the Chief Ladiga Trail and past forests, farmlands and streams.
The races are USATF sanctioned and certified. The marathon is a Boston Qualifier.
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Great Race
Race was on the Chief Ladiga Trail which is asphalt. Friendly folks, plenty of aid stations. Mostly flat. Nice refreshments afterward. Photos were posted fairly quickly. MORE
Race was on the Chief Ladiga Trail which is asphalt. Friendly folks, plenty of aid stations. Mostly flat. Nice refreshments afterward. Photos were posted fairly quickly.
Laid back, small town marathon
This was run on a straight, picturesque, paved rail trail. The race started at the Piedmont, AL Sporting Complex, and then went on a short out-and-back along the road to … MORE
This was run on a straight, picturesque, paved rail trail. The race started at the Piedmont, AL Sporting Complex, and then went on a short out-and-back along the road to the Sporting Complex. It then jumped onto the scenic Chief Ladiga Trail. The first 2-3 miles went through the town of Piedmont, then out into the country. We did two 6 mile out-and-backs on the Ladiga Trail. The first 1/2 was pancake flat, with the second 1/2 a slight uphill. Overall it was an easy course, suitable for running a PR.