The 13th Annual Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon, 5K draws over 1,900 participants from 43 states

March 31, 2025

TUSCALOOSA, AL (March 31, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/  –The 13^th Annual Visit Tuscaloosa Half Marathon took place Saturday morning and saw over 1,900 participants take on the course. Slightly overcast conditions lead to a great race morning for all who participated. The event offered three different distances: a half marathon, 5K, and one-mile fun run.

Following the races, participants enjoyed the Post-Race Party with live music from The Mojo, and refreshing post-race food.

The half marathon saw Jacob Plocher of Gautier, Mississippi takes first place and set a new course record at 1:12:54. From Oxford, Mississippi, Walt Johnson secured second place at a time of 1:15:26. Rounding out the podium was Giles Jones of Starkville, Mississippi, at a time of 1:16:16.

In the women’s half marathon, Emma Bell of Demotte, Indiana, secured 1^st place at a time of 1:20:53. From Jasper, Alabama, Amanda Cuomo took 2^nd place at a 1:25:01, and 3^rd Place was secured by Meagan Beckerson from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at a gun time of 1:25:39.

The event is in collaboration with Visit Tuscaloosa and FRESHJUNKIE Racing.

For more information and to view official race results, please visit TuscaloosaHalf.com.

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ABOUT FRESHJUNKIE RACING:

FRESHJUNKIE Racing (FJR) is an event production company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Producing events since 2010, FJR manages, markets, and produces 14 events annually across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Creating memorable experiences for 50,000 participants annually, the events produce over $15 Million in economic impact in the communities and $2.7 Million in charitable impact. For more info visit: freshjunkieracing.com

ABOUT VISIT TUSCALOOSA:

As Tuscaloosa’s destination organization, Visit Tuscaloosa is a community asset that strengthens the economic position and vitality of Tuscaloosa County through promotion, programming, and advocacy.  These efforts ultimately provide opportunity for our residents and create awareness for our destination.  Visit Tuscaloosa’s sales and marketing efforts generate revenue for the community and enhance Tuscaloosa’s public image as a dynamic play to live, work, play, and visit. For more information visit: visittuscaloosa.com

ABOUT WAGNER’S RUNWALK:

For four generations, Wagner’s RunWalk has provided the best quality footwear in the latest trends, while still providing with the same old-fashion customer service given at the very first Wagner’s store over 70 years ago. Offering top trending brands including Hoka, ON, Brooks, Asics, New Balance, and more at their RunWalk storefront. Wagner’s also serves the community at Wagner’s Shoes for Kids, The Athlete’s Foot, and Wagner’s Team Sports. Visit them at 420 Queen City Avenue in Tuscaloosa or online at: wagnersrunwalk.com.

Contact:

Mike Wattigny| Marketing Director | mike@freshjunkie.com | (504) 952-2899
Caroline Cardinal| Communications Associate | pr@freshjunkie.com | (985) 302-1538