2008 Ramble Trail Half Marathon & 8k

Registration will be open on RACE DAY from 7:30-8:45AM.  There are just over 350 pre registered as of Friday, May 16th.

Race Day fees: 

Half marathon $35

8k $30

Please bring correct change or check.

When: 

May 17, 2008

Race Day registration and packet pick-up:  7:30AM-8:45AM

Half Marathon:  9:00AM

8k Run:  9:30AM

Location:

Uwharrie National Forest

NC 24/27

Troy, NC

Directions to a gas station very close to trail head entrance (.5 mile east of this gas station) HERE

Hotels/Lodging:

HERE

Please call the Forest Rangers for camping information

Uwharrie Ranger District
789 NC hwy. 24/27 East
Troy, NC 27371-9332
(910) 576-6391

Registration:

Register online HERE

OR

Download and print registration form HERE

(If you have trouble registering online through the Racescapes system, you may also register online at active.com)

Awards:

Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall Male and Female finishers, and top 3 overall Masters (40+) Male and Female. Age Group awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following categories: 19 and under, 20-25, 26-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over.

*New This Year*

There will also be finishers medals:  Silver medal to all sub 2 hour finishers.  Bronze medal to all finishers between 2:00:01 and 2:30:00.  No medals after 2:30:00.

Want to be a Sponsor?

Contact Tim Long

email:  dirty @ trailevents.com

Bobby Cachine grinds it out.

T-Shirts guaranteed to the first 400 registered!

NOTE:  THERE IS NO TRANSFERRING FROM ONE DISTANCE

TO ANOTHER.  ENTRIES CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE

PERSON TO ANOTHER.  NO EXCEPTIONS

DJ Music

DJ Kenny Spence will once again be providing our tunes.

Chip Timing

Race is chip timed with the ChampionChip System operated by Racescapes Events.  You must wear the timing chip loaned to you on race day.  Please pick up your chip with your bib number on race morning and return your chip after you cross the finish line.  If the chip is not returned, there will be a $30 fee assessed to the participant (no joke).

Food

We'll try to have a good selection of goodies to fit everyone's tastes from breads and fruits, to sweets.

About the Course - Course Map HERE

The half marathon course starts on Wood Run Rd.  You'll run apx. 2 miles and then a right turn where you'll enter the Supertree trail loop.  Once you complete the clockwise loop, you'll cross Wood Run Rd. and enter the Keyauwee trail loop.  You'll emerge onto Wood Run Rd. and continue on the dirt road .5 miles past Wood Run Camp to a cone in the road.  Circle around the cone and return to the Wood Run Camp and finish line.

The Supertree trail is the easier of the two loops.  It is suggested that you save some energy for the Keyauwee loop as it is much hillier and strewn with rocks, roots, ruts, and a possibility of water crossings.  There will be four aid stations with water and sports drink and some energy snacks.

The 8k course starts on Wood Run Rd.  You'll run apx. 2 miles and then a right turn where you'll enter the Supertree trail loop, run it clockwise, and finish at Wood Run Camp.

Trail running is different from road running in many regards.  The sense of adventure and challenge is alluring.  The sense of accomplishment is addictive.  With the outstanding rewards of trail running there are also risks.  Tripping and falling are common and you should expect to do both.  If you're worried about getting your sneakers dirty, then stick with the "really exciting" ten or so 5k races on the roads every weekend.  If you are scared to scuff up your knees a little, then this event is not for you.  If you want to have a great time, meet some of the nicest people in the running community and go home exhausted with a big dirt caked smile, then join us for the Ramble.

Alex Sanders finishes with blood, sweat, and dirt.