Talimena 13.1 Run & Relay This Saturday!

BY MELANIE BUCK –

The 2^nd Annual Talimena 13.1 Run & Relay is slated for this Saturday, April 11, at 8 a.m. Runners will start off in Janssen Park for this one-of-a-kind half-marathon, running up Mena Street and trekking over the Talimena Scenic Byway to the Queen Wilhelmina State Park at the top of Rich Mountain. This race continues the legacy provided by the Rich Mountain Classic, a popular race in the 80’s and 90’s. The Talimena 13.1 Run & Relay features entrants that will run the full ½ marathon, a 13-person team relay, and the addition of a 4-person relay team that replaces the 2-person team category.

Planning Committee member Dale Powell said, “bringing this race back now has greater purpose as a fund raising event for the Polk County Development Center (PCDC). It features not only a running challenge, but showcases the beauty of the area from Mena and up the Talimena Drive that overlooks some of the most scenic views of National Forest, anywhere, and into the State Park.”

The primary purpose of the event is to support programs for physically and mentally challenged adults and children provided by PCDC. PCDC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that serves the developmentally disabled in Polk County and the surrounding area. The Talimena 13.1 is part of the annual fundraisers that provide funding for PCDC to maintain, expand, provide resources, and serve their clients.

For more information, including details on entering the race, complete information is available on the website: http://talimenarunandrelay.com/ or call PCDC at 479-394-2671. You can also visit their Facebook page by searching for Talimena 13.1. PCDC can be found at www.pcdcmena.com or on Facebook at PCDC-Polk County Developmental Center.

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