Russell Secker is organizing an interesting new international event in Texas this December – a 7-day stage run from Moscow, Texas to Paris, Texas.
In June 1812, Emperor of France Napoleon Bonaparte led a Grand Army of 500,000 men towards Moscow. By December, barely 25,000 of those men had made it back to Paris. The rest had perished, along with thousands of Russian soldiers and villagers. They had died from disease, heat, cold, hunger, drowning and enemy attack.
To commemorate the bicentennial of this tragic piece of history, we are organizing a 7-day stage run from Moscow, Texas to Paris, Texas. We will cover 230 miles (368 km) across Texas prairie & farmland roads east of Dallas, stopping at night at intriguingly named towns like Athens, Palestine and Canton.
We will leave from the French Legation in Austin on 30 November 2012, and run each day from December 1 – 7.
All are welcome, to run some or all of the route.
More info on www.napoleonultra.com.
Hi Abichal,
I would be very interested in joining this great and fun sounding event (Napolean Ultra). I would love to receive an entry form if possible. I do hope you are well and happy and having a good 2012.
Love Kate
Thanks Kate. The event is free – runners have to provide for themselves (aid and accommodation). Amazing fact that so many people died – a race held in their honour is a great idea.