The Troy Odyssey Half Marathon on Saturday, Nov. 20 is being billed as a “Journey Through Troy” and will raise money for the Humane Society of Pike County and St. Mark’s food bank.

The Odyssey also includes a 10K run.

The charity event is being organized by group of Troy residents who are interested in running as a sport and fitness in general.

“This is the second event of its kind here in Troy,” said Lee Outlaw, one of the organizers. “Last year we had about 200 runners and raised between $5,000 and $6,000 that we donated to the Pike Regional Child Advocacy Center and the food bank at St. Mark’s.”

Outlaw said the group realized that there are many runners in the area who would like to run half marathons but have to go somewhere else to participate.

“The half marathon is 13.1 miles and we also have at 10K for the runners who are less ambitious but want to step up from a 5K,” Outlaw said.

The Troy Odyssey will start at the Troy University baseball field and end on the 50-yardline of the football field.

“The runners will be shown on the JumboTron as they cross the finish line,” Outlaw said.

Pre-registration for the half marathon is $45 and race day registration is $60. Pre-registration for the 10K is $25 and race day registration is $35. Pre-registration deadline is at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14.

Late entries are not guaranteed a tee shirt or medal.

Race day registration, Nov. 20, is from 5:30 until 6:45 a.m.

Pre-registration may be done at Troy Health and Fitness or at active.com or troyhealthandfitness@hotmail.com and lee@troyhealthandfitness.com .

Packet pickup is scheduled for 5:30 until 6:45 a.m. race day. Early packet pickup is from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 19 at Trojan Arena.

One hundred dollar cash prizes will be awarded to the overall male and female half marathon finishers. Trophies will be presented to the top three male and female finishers for both races. Trophies will also be presented to the top male and female master and grandmaster finishers for the half marathon.

Male and female age group awards two deep will be presented in 10-year increments for both races. Age groups begin at 19 and under and top at 70 and older.

Volunteers are need ed. Inquire at Troy Health and Fitness Center.