COME RUN WITH US down the streets of old Mobile, where in early spring the city is in full bloom. The pink hues of azaleas mingled with the white blossoms of dogwood and bridle wreath are everywhere in sight, and the sweet fragrance of purple wisteria drifts gently in the air. Thousands of runners race down the oak-shaded streets lined by magnificent old homes that evoke images of a time long past.

For 43 years, the Azalea Trail Run (ATR) has attracted runners from across the world. The Azalea Trail Run is one of the nation's premier 10K road races. Both the 10K and 5K races are RRCA-sanctioned with USATF-certified courses. All races will start and finish close to the Mobile Civic Center in downtown Mobile and are on flat, fast surfaces.

So if you're aiming for a world record or merely a personal best, or if you just want to treat yourself to the visual pleasures along the course and throughout the city, come run with us.

In ATR 1995, Joseph Kimani of Kenya came within two seconds of setting a new world record in the men's open division in 27:41, and then in ATR 2001 Abraham Chebii and Thomas Nyariki ran the 3rd and 4th fastest times ever in a 10K, finishing in 27:26 and 27:30, respectively! In ATR 1994, the current world record for men masters (28:56) was set by Martin Mondragon of Mexico and in ATR 1999 John Campbell of New Zealand established a world's best time for male grandmasters (over 50) of 31:02. So if you're aiming for a world record or merely a personal best, or if you just want to treat yourself to the visual pleasures along the course and throughout the city, come run with us.

The Bataan Memorial Death March is a challenging march through the high desert terrain of White Sands Missile Range, conducted in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health and, in many cases, their very lives.

Since its inception, the memorial march has grown from about 100 to some 6,500 marchers from across the United States and several foreign countries. While still primarily a military event, many civilians choose to take the challenge.

Marchers come to this memorial event for many reasons – personal challenge, the spirit of competition or to foster esprit de corps in their unit. Some march in honor of a family member or a particular veteran who was in the Bataan Death March or was taken a prisoner of war by the Japanese in the Philippines.

From the start line (blue star at the South end of the map) the routes go counterclockwise. The numerically-marked (1-12) blue drops indicate the water points. The red stars indicate medical stations.

The 14.2-mile route is essentially the lower portion of the 26.2 mile course.

On the 26.2-mile course, the route proceeds Northwest from Water Point 4/8, circling a small mountain known as Mineral Hill. Returning to Water Station 4/8, marchers travel south along the paved road covered earlier in the route. The course then veers West along dirt and sand trails, coming up the backside of the White Sands community and returning to the finish line.

The area know as the “Sand Pit,” featuring deep sand, comes after Water Station 9. But, be aware, the dirt trails elsewhere along the route can be sandy and dusty as well. This is particularly true of the stretch between Water Station 1 and Water Station 3.

2026 will be our 7th year at this location for the Double 15K (10K+break+5K), 10k, 5k and kids mile (13 and under). You are going to love our flat and fast course. All participants will receive an official shirt, tote bag and all finishers will receive a big medal. Brisbane is just 20 minutes from downtown San Francisco and one hour from San Jose. And just 8 minutes north of the San Francisco International Airport.

Winner in ten-year age-groups in all events will get a performance medal. Trophies for all three races and $200 cash prizes for the Double 15K ($100 for first woman and man). Plenty of food and other goodies. It is a good time of the year to be racing in this part of the San Francisco Bay.

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2023 Anthony Cortes with a commanding lead in the 10k leg of the Double 15k and open 10k

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2023 Kids Mile the winner clocked 5:43

2023 repeat winner Anthony Cortes clocked 32:41 for this 10k leg and came back and ran 15:45 for the 5k leg

2023 59-year-old Roberto Palos was the repeat Victory Cup winner. His age-graded score was 86%. He clocked 39:14 for this 10k leg and followed it up with a 19:34 5k leg

2023 83-year old Benjamin Lipschuetz ran a world best for the 80-89 age group. He clocked 1:11:05 for 10k and 39:13 for the 5k leg. Total time 1:50:18. Broke the previous record by over ten minutes

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People may be doing the St. Patty's pub crawl in the evening, but the Holyoke St. Patrick's Day 10K has their undivided attention during the day. The Holyoke weather is ideal at this time of year.

Race participants call this fast course a miniature Boston. The roadsides along the course will be packed with spectators. It's not too far off the mark to say that this town goes a little bit crazy over the St. Patrick's Day run each year.