Salamander Sprint – 1K Fun Run for Kids

Salamander Sprint – 1K Fun Run for Kids Jacksonville State University and the Little River Canyon Center is pleased to announce the Salamander Sprint – 1K Fun Run for kids in conjunction with the 10th annual half marathon set to be held on Saturday, October 14th, 2023. The Salamander Sprint is for kids 12 and under. This is the perfect event for a kid’s the first race! This is not a mile race, but one kilometer race; it is just a little more than half a mile. Youth runners may be accompanied by an adult; however, this run is only for children ages 12 and under. We encourage people of all ages to cheer on the runners as they run on paved surfaces from the Canyon Center to the main entrance gate and back. Runners will cross the same finish line as the Half Marathon runners. All runners who register before September 1 will be guaranteed at t-shirt. Registration: $20 before September 1st or $25 after September 1st. Race starts at 8:30 am at the Little River Canyon Center. All registered runners will receive a Finisher Medal and finish line snacks. Please come Friday October 13th for early registration and packet pickup – starting at 2:00pm until 5:00pm. Packet pick up and registration will also be available from 7:00am – 8am on race day! Please arrive before 8:15 am and park in the event parking lot. Click here to REGISTER