Formerly Race 13.1, Start2Finish’s Ol’ Man River Half Marathon returns to the Home of the Blues this April. Starting and finishing on Mud Island, participants will enjoy beautiful water views as they run along the Mississippi River before heading over the Wolf River Harbor on A.W. Willis Bridge, overlooking the …
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Formerly Race 13.1, Start2Finish’s Ol’ Man River Half Marathon returns to the Home of the Blues this April. Starting and finishing on Mud Island, participants will enjoy beautiful water views as they run along the Mississippi River before heading over the Wolf River Harbor on A.W. Willis Bridge, overlooking the Memphis Pyramid. Once over the bridge, runners will proceed through the heart of downtown Memphis, passing City Hall, Civic City Plaza and the beautiful Memphis Park.
The next section of the course is a beautiful stretch on Riverside Drive, a street whose name says it all – running along the Mississippi River and Tom Lee Park. Returning on Riverside Drive, runners will turn onto the iconic Beale Street, “Tennessee’s Top Tourism Attraction” and the “Official Home of the Blues” that was named America’s Most Iconic Street by USA Today and is filled with great BBQ restaurants! The next stretch of the course takes place largely on N. 2nd Street, which will provide beautiful Wolf River Harbor views until runners return to the finish along the Mississippi River back to the heart of Mud Island.
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Small but interesting
is the best way to describe the race. Smaller 'cause of the heavy downpour of rain. I've run the course in different races: hilly but very forgiving at the end. … MORE
is the best way to describe the race. Smaller ’cause of the heavy downpour of rain. I’ve run the course in different races: hilly but very forgiving at the end. The payoff is a flat, quick course in the 2nd half. Bling is an interesting riverboat with a moving wheel. Good organization too.
Good organization, nice event.
80% of the course is outstanding, starting along the Mighty Mississippi river and passing through some of the historical and interesting points of Memphis. The last 20% goes through some … MORE
80% of the course is outstanding, starting along the Mighty Mississippi river and passing through some of the historical and interesting points of Memphis. The last 20% goes through some depressed areas and industrial areas – a shame that the last 3 miles couldnt utilize other Memphis landmarks. Race was well organized and communication throughout was excellent.
Loved the interesting course
This was the inaugural Race 13.1 in Memphis. I LOVED it. The course was interesting and took runners through some cool areas. The race was very small but extremely well … MORE
This was the inaugural Race 13.1 in Memphis. I LOVED it. The course was interesting and took runners through some cool areas. The race was very small but extremely well organized, I will definitely return next year if it is hopefully held here again.