Over the River
DIRECTIONS
GPS 36.43504 -88.08002
COURSE
Start at the end of Bridgeview Road near the swimming area. Head west. Click here to review course path. Turn right onto Lodge Rd. Then right onto US 79 East and cross the bridge into Stewart County. Turn right on Old Paris Landing Road, then immediate right onto Ryden Road. Follow that to the day use area. Turn around. And retrace the same route back to the start.
COURSE HISTORY
The inaugural race was held in 2007 and sponsored by the Paris Chamber of Commerce. It had 47 finishers during pouring rain. Participation has increased every year. The race did not become part of the Running Tour until 2008 when it had 83 finishers. The following year had 138 finishers. The course was USAT&F certified in 2010. In 2010, it was 24 mph sleet from the south and 35 F. Many state age records are set every year after 8 Miles became a recognized distance in 2009. In 2017 a new male course record was set. Then in 2019, the Woodmans bettered their own course records. From 2020 Jay Hosford is the race director. In 2024 the race was shortened to 10k and is starting next to the swimming area on Bridgeview Rd.
COURSE RECORDS
Men 2019 John Woodman 45:17
Women 2019 Kiera Woodman 49:11