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The Dixon Legend

5K, 10K and Half Marathon Trail Run

March 4, 2017


Come visit the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center on March 4, 2017 and run the 2nd annual Dixon Legend, a 5K, 10K, and ½ marathon trail run through the diverse forests of the Dixon Center's 5,000+ acres.  Pace yourself as you run dirt roads and trails through upland hardwood forests, across cool stream bottoms, or through the rolling hills of fire-maintained Longleaf Pine ecosystems.


Race Routes can be viewed via Google Earth at:

5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Proceeds from the race support the operations of the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Race times will be 7:45 a.m. for the ½ marathon and 8:00 a.m. for the 5K and 10K races.  Race day registration and packet pickup begins at 6:30 a.m. at the Solon Dixon Center on race morning. A pre-race registration and packet pickup will be held at the USDA Service Building (23592 Alabama Hwy 55) auditorium from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. on March 3, in Andalusia, Ala.

Registration will begin in December and can be done via the SDFEC Marketplace or by completing a race form and mailing to the below address.

Online race registrations are as follows:

5K 10K 1/2 Marathon
$25 until Dec. 26, 2016 $30 until Dec. 26, 2016 $40 until Dec. 26, 2016
$30 until Jan. 23, 2017 $35 until Jan. 23, 2017 $45 until Jan. 23, 2017
$35 until Mar. 2, 2017 $40 until Mar. 2, 2017 $50 until Mar. 2, 2017
$40 on Race Day $45 on Race Day $55 on Race Day


All registrations received prior to February 17, 2017 will receive a race T-shirt. 1st place finishers in each race will be awarded for male/female overall winners and specified age classes (see race form). Completion medals will be awarded for the ½ marathon only.

Dorm-style rooms are available for reservation at the Dixon Center. However, alternative accommodations can be found within the nearby communities of Brewton and Andalusia. Visit http://www.explorebrewton.com/ or https://www.andalusiachamber.com/ to learn more.

For more information about the race or to become a sponsor, email Joel Martin at marti12@auburn.edu or call 334-222-7779 for details. Race will be held at the Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center located at 12130 Dixon Center Road, Andalusia, Alabama 36420.