Last Annual Vol State Road Race Passes Through Weakley, Carroll County

For Tenth Year, McKenzie 'Road Angels' Offer Reprieve from Grueling Course

By Brad Sam • July 15, 2025 • Updated June 23, 2026

From the Jul 15, 2025 e-Edition

Photo by Brad Sam/The Banner — Pictured at the McKenzie farmers market are (L to R) Vol State runners Hui Yang and Kim Drake, McKenzie road angels Al Everett and Chris Nelson, Nelson's niece Remi Burress and runner Jun Lin.

McKENZIE (July 10-12) — Over three days, residents of Weakley and Carroll County saw over a hundred ultramarathon runners pass through in the early stages of an epic journey spanning the state.

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