Presenting the third annual War Eagle Run Fest Half Marathon and 5k, an event centred around the Auburn University community, its athletes, and its fans; as you can imagine, the crowds are plenty and the energy is high. With moderate hills along paved roads, the War Eagle Run Fest Half Marathon is a mildly challenging circular course for intermediate runners, comprising a total of almost 900 feet of ascent and 900 feet of descent. From the campus and its intertwined university city streets to the stadium and athletics track, this race is all that it’s cracked up to be, bringing the energy from the moment you arrive.
War Eagle Run Fest Half Marathon & 5k
February 23, 2025
Auburn
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High: 62°
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Starting at 7:00 a.m. sharp, runners will begin at the start line located just outside Jordan-Hare Stadium on the Auburn University campus. Once each corralled section has been waved through the start line, runners will then proceed to run passed Toomer’s Corner; an iconic street corner at the intersection of Magnolia Ave and College Street. Along the course, runners will jog past Auburn University’s President’s House and several other notable landmarks including the Hutsell-Rosen Track with which they’ll run a lap around. Finally, the Coliseum and Auburn Arena will be reached before ultimately returning to Jordan-Hare Stadium where it all began. With a cut-off time of 11:00 a.m., all participants of the half marathon are required to hold an 18-minute per-mile pace. Failure to do so will result in a DQ. In good old Auburn University fashion, all participants will then join one another for a tailgate outside the stadium once the finish line has been crossed and the commemorative medal has been obtained.
Overview
Presenting the third annual War Eagle Run Fest Half Marathon and 5k, an event centred around the Auburn University community, its athletes, and its fans; as you can imagine, the crowds are plenty and the energy is high. With moderate hills along paved roads, the War Eagle Run Fest Half Marathon is a mildly challenging circular course for intermediate runners, comprising a total of almost 900 feet of ascent and 900 feet of descent. From the campus and its intertwined university city streets to the stadium and athletics track, this race is all that it’s cracked up to be, bringing the energy from the moment you arrive.
Course Description
Starting at 7:00 a.m. sharp, runners will begin at the start line located just outside Jordan-Hare Stadium on the Auburn University campus. Once each corralled section has been waved through the start line, runners will then proceed to run passed Toomer’s Corner; an iconic street corner at the intersection of Magnolia Ave and College Street. Along the course, runners will jog past Auburn University’s President’s House and several other notable landmarks including the Hutsell-Rosen Track with which they’ll run a lap around. Finally, the Coliseum and Auburn Arena will be reached before ultimately returning to Jordan-Hare Stadium where it all began. With a cut-off time of 11:00 a.m., all participants of the half marathon are required to hold an 18-minute per-mile pace. Failure to do so will result in a DQ. In good old Auburn University fashion, all participants will then join one another for a tailgate outside the stadium once the finish line has been crossed and the commemorative medal has been obtained.
