Sat, Mar 27, 2027

Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K

Owens Cross Roads, AL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

Half Marathon10K

Entry is $40 now and rises to $50 after Dec 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K

The route begins on a nature preserve greenway and winds past ballfields, through an underpass tunnel, and along a ponds path before moving through the Hampton Cove neighborhoods. There are rolling hills on the back half before the course returns to the greenway. It is a mix of paved trail, open water views, and quiet residential streets.

The start area is at an elementary school, and the finish line setup is modeled after a local staging tradition. Several local fitness studios and businesses sponsor the aid stations along the way. Post-race food and a finish line gathering are part of the plan after you cross.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

10K · 2026 results

187finishers

36:24winner

1:04:37median

2:26:55cutoff

Top 3: Justin Jones (36:24) · Gene DeSanti (39:43) · Sylvia Rylee (41:38)

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

180finishers

1:17:39winner

2:12:19median

3:27:46cutoff

Top 3: Carson Miller (1:17:39) · Erick Kigen (1:23:41) · Sam Thompson (1:25:43)

The Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles3/27/2027 07:00$50

10K3/27/2027 07:00$40

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Common Questions About the Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K

Will I finish last at the Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 10K field finished slower than 1:04:37, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:26:55, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K a good first 10K?

It is a small race (187 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 10K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Run the Cove Half Marathon & 10K?

The 10K winner ran 36:24 while the median finisher took 1:04:37. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.