Our neighbors down in Wytheville, VA have a new half marathon coming up for those of you who want a training event leading up to the Blue Ridge Marathon.

The Sandman Extreme Half Marathon

Extreme for Excellence

Saturday, January 16, 2010 (9:00 a.m.)

Benefiting the Wythe County Public Schools Foundation for Excellence

1st Annual Sandman Extreme for Excellence Half-Marathon up and down Sand Mountain. In the middle of January, rain or shine, runners will begin in the town of Wytheville, Virginia at an elevation of 2,300 feet, descend to Reed Creek at 2,100 and then begin a 4.5 mile climb to 3,100 feet. Atop scenic Sand Mountain the run takes you through the Big Survey Wilderness Management Area on gravel road before reversing course back to Wytheville.

Learn more and register!