Sweetheart Half Marathon

Date

Feb 16 2013

Location

Lithia Springs GA

Contact Information

runkhopkinsrun@gmail.com

Event Website

http://www.dcroguerunners.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=157961&module_id=67249

Event Host

Douglas County Rogue Runners

Distances

• Half Marathon

Region

South

Event Information

Course Description: This race course offers 13.1 miles of winding moderately difficult trails in and around the Sweetwater Creek State Park, following the lovely rapids of Sweetwater Creek, and venturing past Civil War-ear textile mill ruins. These trails very from sandy and flat to hilly to technical. You will pass over a couple of small creeks throughout the run. The conditions for the race can be unpredictable; one year we ran in six inches of snow, while during another we ran through the set of a major motion picture filming at the park (Killing Season with Robert De Niro and John Travolta). There will be a 3.5 hour time limit for this race. Formal course support will end at 11:30 a.m. Registration: Register on-line at http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=18474 The cost for registration is as follows: Pre-registered by January 30 - $40 After January 30 - $50 Race Day Registration is available unless the race fills up. This race is limited to 200 runners. Technical t-shirts guaranteed to pre-registered entrants prior to January 30, limited sizes and number available to entries after January 30. Packet Pick-up Packet pick-up will be on race day from 6:45 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. on race day at the Group Shelter in Sweetwater Creek State Park. Aid Stations There will be four aid stations on the course with all providing water, and some providing sports drink and energy gels. Awards Awards will go to Women/Men: Top 5 overall, 1st place Masters Proceeds Benefitting Sweetwater Creek State Park Race Contact Karen Hopkins - runkhopkinsrun@gmail.com