20th Annual Joseph Standing Marathon
The idea of a walking marathon first occurred to me when I was taking a long walk in the country back in 2002. I knew I could never do a regular marathon, but I thought I might be able to walk the distance. I shared the idea with a client visiting from Australia who had also become my good friend. He thought it was crazy, but it grew on him.
So we started out at Joseph Standing Memorial in Tunnel Hill, GA on a crisp fall Saturday in October 2003. We completed the marathon. Every year after that we have had a walking marathon in the fall. It always starts and ends at the Joseph Standing Memorial. It is not a fund raiser. We just do it for our own enjoyment? Maybe that is not the right word. Perhaps bragging rights would be better.
This year’s event will be on October 22, 2022, and will follow the usual schedule. We will start at 4:30, completing the first 16.4 miles and then going out for the last 10 miles after that. We have food and water stops every 2 miles or so. Participants also receive a t shirt. For those able to contribute, we ask a participation fee of $15 to help defray the costs.
We also thank our corporate sponsors, Ray Law Firm, PLLC, ServPro, and Ray Lawns.
Help Support the Fun
$15.00
Your support and contributions will give you good karma, a cool t-shirt, and a wonderful chicken feast!
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