Altis Marathon and Half Marathon on the Tanglefoot Trail®

It was a fantastic day at the fifth and final Altis Marathon and Half Marathon. The runners were super, the volunteers were excellent, and the weather was fantastic. Another race organization might decide to direct a race on this superb section of the Tanglefoot Trail® in 2019. If that happens the information for that race will be posted here.

USATF Certified Courses! The marathon certification is MS15002MS, and the certification can be viewed on the USATF web page here. The half marathon certification is MS15001MS, and the certification can be viewed here.

The race will take place on paved rail trail. The start/finish is located on the trail where the trail crosses Industrial Drive on the north side of Houston, MS. GPS Coordinates of the start/finish are 33.922014,-89.012904. The nearest address to the start line is 202 Industrial Drive Houston, MS. Race and registration information is below.

Registration

Runners can also register at packet pickup on Saturday night March 17th or on race morning.

Altis is very good at estimating the total number of race shirts needed and the size of the shirts needed for entrants on race day. With that said, however, runners who enter the race after the shirt order is placed on March 11th are not guaranteed their first choice of shirt size.

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Race Location/Info

This event takes place on the Tanglefoot Trail® – a scenic paved rail trail in northern Mississippi. The start/finish is located on the trail where the trail crosses Industrial Drive on the north side of Houston, MS. GPS Coordinates of the start/finish are 33.922014,-89.012904. The nearest address to the start line is 202 Industrial Drive Houston, MS. Use this link to obtain directions to the race start/finish.

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Packet Pickup

Packet pickup and race day registration will commence on race day at 6:45 AM at the start/finish.

Saturday night pre-race packet pickup is also at the start/finish at 202 Industrial Drive Houston, MS from 6:00-7:00PM. Runners who pick up their race packet on Saturday night also receive an Altis pint glass.

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Parking

Parallel parking is available on Industrial Drive at the start/finish. Please do not block the road. Use this link to obtain directions to the race start/finish.

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Directions

Use this link to obtain directions to the start/finish.

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Travel

Use this link to find the closest airports to Houston, MS. Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 115 miles from Houston, and the Tupelo regional Airport (TUP) is 32 miles from Houston.

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Hotels

Lodging options in Houston include:

The Bridges-Hall Manor Bed and Breakfast at 435 North Jackson Street Houston, MS is two miles from the race start/finish. The web site to reserve a room is http://natcheztracetravel.com/houston-bedandbreakfasts/bridgeshall.html, phone is 1-800-377-2770.

The Western Inn & Suites at 800 West Madison Street Houston, MS is three miles from the race start/finish. Phone is 662-456-4222.

The Holiday Terrace Motel at 950 E Madison Street Houston, MS is 3 miles from the race start/finish. The web site to reserve a room is holidayterracehouston.com, phone is 662-456-2522.

The closest chain hotel is Americas Best Value Inn at 217 Highway 15 North Pontotoc, MS about 30 minutes from the race start/finish. The web site to reserve a room is redlion.com, phone is 662-489-5200.

Just over 30 minutes away from the start/finish are the numerous hotels of Tupelo.

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Course Info

This race takes place on the flat and scenic paved Tanglefoot Trail®. Runners will head north on the trail for 6.56 miles before turning around to head south back to the start. Half marathon runners will cross the finish line at this point to complete their race. Marathon runners will turn around and complete another out and back on the course to complete the marathon. There is approximately 89 feet of elevation gain and loss in the half marathon and 178 feet of gain and loss in the marathon.

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Course Map/Map Link

A map of the course can be seen here.

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Awards

An image of the 2018 finisher award is above. There are no age group awards or first finisher awards.

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Proceeds

This event supports the Tanglefoot Trail®. The 2014 to 2017 events have raised more than $1300 for the Tanglefoot Trail®, $3100 for the the Houston High (HOSA) students who staff the great event aid stations, and $50 for Historic Hometown Houston.

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Weather

Historical average high and low temperatures in Houston, MS on March 18th are 66 and 43 degrees.

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Results

The 2017 marathon results are linked at https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=41499, and the 2017 half marathon results are linked at https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=41500.

The 2016 marathon results are posted here, and the 2016 half marathon results are posted here. We look forward to seeing everyone again at future races!

The 2015 Half Marathon results can be viewed here, and the 2015 Marathon results can be viewed here.

The link to the 2014 marathon results is here. The link to the 2014 half marathon results is here.

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Aid Stations

Aid station locations for the half are at miles 1.4, 3.5, 4.5, 6.6, 8.6, 9.6, and 11.7.

Aid station locations for the marathon are at miles 1.4, 3.5, 4.5, 6.6, 8.6, 9.6, 11.7, 13.1, 14.5, 16.6, 17.6, 19.7, 21.7, 22.7, and 24.8

The usual race food will be provided at the aid stations, ie. cookies, chips, water, and Gatorade. It is recommended that runners bring their own energy gels, electrolytes, and water bottle to the race as needed.

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Cutoffs

Runners have seven hours to complete the marathon and six and half hours to complete the half marathon.

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Swag

All finishers will receive quality Steel Images finisher medals.

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Refunds/Transfers/Miscellaneous

As is the case with most races, there will be no refunds of entry fees to entrants. Transfers of race bibs from one runner to another is also not allowed. If the race fills there will not be a waiting list.

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Questions

If you have any questions please contact Mike at events@altisendurance.com.

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