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14 miRegistration open

The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett

Saturday, October 10, 2026Empire, Alabama

Entry: $65
Aid stations: 1
Days to go: 4

At a glance

Date: Oct 10, 2026
Location: Empire, Alabama
Distances: 14 mi
Aid stations: 1
Registration: Registration open until Oct 10, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site: runsignup.com
Listed from: RunSignUp
Last checked: Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

The Great Escape: River Run from Crockett is a 14-mile, flat-water paddling race. It is held each October and commemorates the escape of the Muscogee residents of Black Warrior Town from Davie Crockett and the Tennessee Militia during the Creek Indian War. The course begins at the site of historic Black Warrior Town (present day Sipsey, Alabama) and ends at present day Cordova, Alabama near the site where Muscogee sought refuge.

Key dates

Registration opens

Jul 20, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 10, 2026

Race day

Oct 10, 2026

Standard ends

Oct 10, 2026

Pricing

Current price

$65

Standard

Ends

Oct 10, 2026

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Aid stations

Station	Distance	Crew	Drop bags	Cutoff	Supplies
Lynn's Park Midway point on the course.	--			--	water

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