Date: December 12, 2009
Time: 7:00am Start 50K/25K
7:15am Start 4 Mile Trail Run
Location: Lake Lurleen State Park
13226 Lake Lurleen Road
Coker, AL 35452
$3 Park Entry Fee per Person
(Not included in registration fee)
Race Directors: Mike Higgins - 205-657-6456
Walt White - 205-454-6126
Limit for 50K/25k - 150 Runners
4 Mile - 25 Runners
Volunteers: TARC (Tuscaloosa Area Radio Club)
Mount Olive Volunteer Fire Dept.
Coker Volunteer Fire Dept.
CHOM - Board Members
Proceeds to benefit 
Children's Hands On Museum
Visit Lake Lurleen State Park on the web by clicking here.
*photo of Lake Lurleen above
South Trailhead: Start South Trailhead Finish
The race will start at 7:00a.m. CST with NO EARLY STARTS.
Weather: UPDATED 12/10
HIgh of 47F with a 70% chance for showers
The course:
All races start and finish at the South Trailhead. The first 2 miles follow the Lakeside Trail to the West end of the dam. Follow the Tashka Trail for the next 3.8 miles to the Five Oaks Loop Trail. After 3.0 miles on the Five Oaks Trail you will continue on the Tashka Trail for 4.8 miles to the North Trailhead. Turn around at the North Trailhead aid station and follow the Tashka Trail 0.2 miles to the Ridge Trail. Continue on the Ridge Trail for 1.3 miles. From here, follow the flagged course 0.435 miles back to the start / finish area. The 50K is a two loop course. (Hey, it beats 125 laps on the track) The 25K is one loop. The 4 mile race follows the Lakeside Trail to the West end of the dam and back. (see MAP)
Conditions:
Be prepared for anything... including cancellation due to severe weather. The decision to cancel the race will be made by
TTC officers, board members, and / or the race directors.
The average temperature for December 12th ranges from 35F to 57F. The record low is 7F and the record high is 74F. Sunrise will be at 6:45 a.m. and sunset will follow at 4:44 p.m.
This course consists of mostly single-track, with constant climbs and descents including a few very steep climbs on the Ridge Trail. There are approximately 3,684 feet of climbing for the 50K. The trail surface includes sand, dirt, grass, rocks, roots, pine straw, small tree stumps, wooden bridges, maybe some mud, lots of leaves, and some asphalt.
Time Limit:
Attention 50K runners - There are three checkpoints on the course. Those that do not arrive at the checkpoints by the cutoff times will not be allowed to continue. NO EXCEPTIONS!
| 15.5 miles: South Trailhead | 4: 24.00 |
| 20.0 miles: Boat rescue point 1 | 5:47.00 |
| 25.0 miles: Boat rescue point 3 | 7: 14.00 |
TIME LIMITS ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. THIS IS NOT A HIKE. Cutoff times will be enforced for your safety and to meet Lake Lurleen State Park guidelines. Runners that miss the cutoff times at boat rescue points 1 and 3 will be transported back to the South Trailhead by boat.
25K runners will have it a little easier... you must arrive at the South Trailhead (without assistance) before 4:00 p.m. to receive a finisher's shirt.
50K runners will have the option to stop at the 25K finish line if they choose to do so. Once that runner crosses the 25K finish line, their decision becomes final.
Medical & Aid:
Medical assistance will be provided by the Mount Olive Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Coker Volunteer Fire Dept.
There will be five aid / check-in stations. They are located at the South Trailhead (Start / Finish), Boat Rescue Points 1, 2, and 3, and the North Trailhead. Aid stations will have fluids, salty stuff, sweet stuff, and maybe some hot stuff.
Boat Rescue Points will arrange transportation back to the South Trailhead if necessary.
Race Packet: UPDATED 12/4
You will receive a race number, a Brooks short sleeve tech shirt, a pair of "Feetures" trail socks, some other goodies, and the experience of running the awesome trails at Lake Lurleen S.P. (50K and 25K finishers will receive a Brooks long sleeve, 1/4 zip tech shirt at the South Trailhead Pavillion.)
Packet pick-up will be at The Athlete's Foot (at Midtown) in Tuscaloosa on Friday, December 11th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
and Saturday morning at the South Trailhead pavillion from 5:00 - 6:30 a.m.
ALL 50K & 25K RUNNERS MUST CHECK IN ON SATURDAY MORNING
AT THE SOUTH TRAILHEAD PAVILLION
BY 6:45 A.M. CST
RACE DAY ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BEGIN AT 6:45 A.M.
THE 50k & 25k RACES WILL BEGIN AT 7:00 A.M. CST
All 4 MILE RUNNERS MUST CHECK IN BY 7:00 A.M.
The 4 mile race will start at 7:15 a.m.
50K, 25K & 4 mile participants:
Your race number must be worn on the front and be visible at the aid stations for check in and out.
It is recommended that runners carry at least one water bottle on the course.
If you drop out of a race, please stop at one of the aid stations and let one of the race officials know that you do not plan to continue.
Awards:
There is no awards ceremony. You are responsible for picking up your award at the awards table under the South Trailhead Pavillion.
50K Awards:
Overall Male & Female
Open M/F 39 – Under Top 3
Masters M/F 40 – 49 Top 3
Grand Masters M/F 50 – 59 Top 3
Grander Masters M/F 60+ Top 3
25K Awards:
Top 5 Males & Top 5 Females
4 Mile:
Overall Male & Female
| December 12, 2009 |
| Sunrise 6:45 a.m. |
| Sunset 4:44 p.m. |