7.6-mile July 4 race from 76 Falls to Albany is attracting dozens of runners; CCHS Alumni Band will play at finish

The route will follow KY 3062, KY 734, US 127, Business US 127, a KY 1590 loop and Business 127 to the Albany square.

The big link between Seventy Six and its county seat of Albany, Kentucky, during the Spirit of 76 Celebration will be the unique 7.6-mile race from the 76 Falls Recreation Area on Lake Cumberland to the courthouse square in Albany on the morning of Saturday, July 4.

Dozens of runners are signing up for the race and are expected begin arriving at the finish line around 8:45 a.m. The Clinton County High School Alumni Band, with some help from current band members, will begin playing at Albany Place, 203 South Cross Street, at 9 a.m. and continue until 10:30 a.m. to provide entertainment for spectators, runners and their companions.

Billed as one of Kentucky's most patriotic road races, the 7.6 Miler will take runners on a memorable journey through the Appalachian foothills of Clinton County before finishing in the heart of downtown Albany. The 7.6 Miler will be a celebration of community pride, American spirit, the natiomn's 250th birthday and the traditions that make Independence Day special.

The route will follow KY 3062 to US 127 to Buisiness 127 (North Cross Street), take a loop on KY 1590 (Burkesville Road) and take North Cross to the finish line at the square. The race will be professionally timed and entrants will get a commemorative shirt.

The race is open to runners age 15 and up. Prizes in the male and female divisions will be $300 for first place, $200 for second, and $100 for third. Age-groups awards will be made in male and female divisions to the top three in these groups: 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. To sign up, go here.