LYNCHBURG, Tenn. — Moore County drivers should be on alert and expect potential delays on Saturday, April 2 as the 13th annual Oak Barrel Half Marathon kicks off in Lynchburg. The race moved to October in 2020 due to COVID but moved back to its usual first Saturday in April date in 2021.

The general start time is around 8 a.m. just off the historic Lynchburg Square. It is a chip-timed race with disposable timing chips attached to each race bib. The race begins from Main Street just off the Moore County Square and portions of the roads surrounding the square will be closed until the final runners cross the finish line. Parking for the race will be in Wiseman Park.

Runners will follow Main Street to the intersection of Highway 55 near Woodard’s Market and the Moore County Co-op before turning left onto Goose Branch Road. After tackling the infamous Whiskey Hill, runners will turn left on Lois Ridge Road until it intersects with Highway 50. They’ll then take a quick right onto Norman Wiseman Road until it dead ends into Tanyard Hill Road. Runners will then turn left on Tanyard until they reach Campbell Lane, which will take them to Goodbranch Road. Here, runners turn left toward Moore County High School. Once they arrive back Highway 55, they’ll turn left to head back towards the Square on Highway 55.

Local law enforcement will be in place along major intersections directing traffic and local drivers should anticipate some delays until the race ends.

For more information, visit the Oak Barrel Half Marathon website or the Mach Tenn Running Club Facebook page. •

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