The race will start at 7:00 a.m. CST
with NO EARLY STARTS
Weather:
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 11th 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 Department.
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:
You will receive a race number, a long-sleeve tech shirt, HAMMER gel, ENDUROLYTE powder and the experience of running the awesome trails at Lake Lurleen State Park (50K and 25K finishers will receive a finishers award).
Packet pick-up will be at The Athlete's Foot (at Midtown) in Tuscaloosa on Friday, December 10th 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
There will be NO race day registrations allowed!
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 will be no awards ceremony. You are responsible for picking up your award at the awards table at the South Trailhead Pavillion.
50K Awards:
Overall Male and Female
Open M/F 39 – Under Top 3
Masters M/F 40 – 49 Top 3
Grand Masters M/F 50 – 59 Top 2
Grander Masters M/F 60+ Top 2
25K Awards:
Top 5 Males and Top 5 Females
4 Mile:
Overall Male and Female
| December 11, 2010 |
| Sunrise |
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