The race will start at 7:00 a.m. CST
with NO EARLY STARTS
COURSE CHANGE:
This year's race will run counter clockwise!
The course:
The 50K and 25K will begin in the parking area just North of the pedestrian foot bridge, located near the park entrance. Runners will cross the main bridge and follow the road approximately 0.2 miles to the RIDGE TRAIL. Continue on the RIDGE TRAIL 1.3 miles to where it connects to the TASHKA TRAIL. Follow the TASHKA TRAIL 0.2 miles to the North Trailhead Aid Station. (Keep your race number visible at EACH aid station!) TURN AROUND at the North Trailhead aid station and follow the TASHKA TRAIL 4.8 miles to the FIVE OAKS TRAIL. Follow the FIVE OAKS TRAIL 3.0 miles before reconnecting with the TASHKA TRAIL. Continue on the TASHKA TRAIL 3.8 miles to the West end of the dam. From the dam, follow the LAKESIDE TRAIL 2.0 miles to the South Trailhead. Follow the flagged course, approximately 0.2 miles 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 10th ranges from 35F to 57F. The record low is 7F and the record high is 74F. Sunrise will be at 6:43 a.m. and sunset will follow at 4:43 p.m. The projected temperature for race day is Sunny high 54F. (2010 was rainy and 42F)
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: Start / Finish area | 4h 30m |
| 21.6 miles: Boat rescue point 3 | 6h 15m |
26.4 miles: Boat rescue point 1 | 7h 40m |
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 3 and 1 will be transported back to the START/FINISH area by boat.
25K runners will have it a little easier... you must arrive at the FINISH area (without assistance) before 4:00 p.m. to receive a finisher's award.
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 north trailhead, Boat Rescue Points 3, 2, and 1, and the south trailhead. Aid stations will have fluids, salty stuff, sweet stuff, and our famous HOT potato logs!
Boat Rescue Points will arrange transportation back to the south trailhead if necessary.
Race Packet:
You will receive a race number and a long-sleeve tech shirt along with the experience of running the awesome trails at Lake Lurleen State Park (50K and 25K finishers will receive a finisher's award).
Packet pick-up will be at The Athlete's Foot (at Midtown, 1800 McFarland Blvd) in Tuscaloosa on Friday, December 9th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday morning at the South Trailhead pavillion from 5:00 - 6:30 a.m. No Race Day Registration!
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 !
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, you must 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 10, 2011 |
| Sunrise 6:42 a.m. |
| Sunset 4:43 p.m. |