Cumberland Trail Stump Jump Details
FREE Carbo Supper, Early Packet Pick-Up & Vendor Fair:
Rock/Creek will provide a FREE Carbo Supper at 6pm on Friday night (October 5) at Rock/Creek Outfitters' North Shore location. Packet pick-up and a vendor fair will be held from 1-6 PM EST and the carbo meal will be from 6-7PM. Join us in the fun, learn about our sponsors, and pick up some free stuff! Race packets will include a synthetic performance t-shirt (about $40 retail value), a pair of socks from SmartWool (approx. $15 value), as well as goodies from our other vendors. If you cannot attend the vendor fair, you can also pick up race packets on race day.
The Carbo Supper will be available at no additional charge for registered runners, but REQUIRES RSVP. Cost for non-runners is $8 and also requires RSVP. When you register on Active.com, please indicate whether you plan to attend.
Last year's carbo supper included salad, antipasti, chicken parmesan, cheese ziti, beer and wine. This year's meal will be similar, and as always, there will be a vegetarian option. There will also be a Q&A session during the meal to clear up any last minute questions over special needs, trail markings, drop bags, aid stations, etc.
Directions to the Race:
Directions to 201 Manufacturers Road (for vendor fair, early packet pickup, carbo supper).
Directions to Nolan Elementary (for race check-in, race-day packet pick up and start of run).
From the Martin Luther King Blvd exit, take Hwy 27 North and go 2.5 miles to the Signal Mountain Rd/Hwy 127 North Exit. From the bottom of the exit continue 4.7 miles - this will take you to the top of Signal Mountain on 127 N. Just before the red light on top of the Mountain, turn left on James/Signal Mountain Blvd. Drive 0.4 miles and turn left on Timberlinks Drive. Go 3 miles and turn left into Nolan Elementary School's parking lot. Welcome to the race - you will be met by a race official to help you park and answer your questions.......Good Luck!
The start/finish area will be Nolan Elementary and will include restrooms. Watch for signs to parking area.
Course Description:
50k: The first and last 4 miles are on a jeep/dirt road, everything else is technical single track. The trail is packed dirt with your usual Tennessee mountain stone thrown in. This just makes things exciting...especially around mile 17. The elevation gain is 2200 ft.
The course is shaped like a lollipop. You leave the stick of the lollipop at mile 10.3, then run a 10.2 mile loop and rejoin the stick at mile 20.5. This means that you will run the first 10 or so miles 2 times. That's the best part of the whole trail! You get double the pleasure.
The 11 mile race is an out-and-back. The turnaround is at the second aid station (Suck Creek Road) 5.4 miles. Please be courteous of other runners you will pass on the return.
Race Map: Click Here.
Aid stations:
Each Aid station will have the following amenities. PowerAde, Coke, Water, Cookies, M&M's, gummy bears, Ice, Peanut Butter, Bagels, Bananas, Salt Tablets, Sunscreen, Vaseline, Baby Wipe Towelettes and a Volunteer Crew that will keep you Motivated every step of the way.
Aid station #1 - located at mile 4 (same station as #8)
Aid station #2 - located at mile 5.4 (careful - road crossing here)
Aid station #3 - located at mile 10.3
Aid station #4 - located at mile 13.8
Aid station #5 - located at mile 16
Aid station #6 - located at mile 21 (same station as #3)
Aid station #7 - located at mile 25.9 (same station as #2)
Aid station #8 - located at mile 27 (same station as #1)
Drop bags left at the starting line will be available for pick-up at aid station #3 (10.3 miles).
Time Cut-Offs:
Mile 13.8 must be crossed within 3 hrs. 30 minutes
Mile 21 must be crossed within 5 hrs. 30 minutes
Mile 25.9 must be crossed within 6 hrs. 30 minutes
Vehicles will be located at these points along the trail that will shuttle athletes back to finish line. There may be a short wait. REMEMBER: This is not a hike!
Registration:
All registration will be online this year. Please do not drop off registration at Rock/Creek Outfitters. Upon receiving your online application, you will receive a race confirmation via email. If no email is provided, you will not receive a confirmation notice. Entry fee is non refundable.
This race filled up last year, so please register today if you intend to run. We cannot help you after registration fills. Visit Active.com to register online today!
Additional Information:
Awards:
Awards will be provided to (at least) the top three male and female finishers in each race.
Spectators:
For spectators and those of you providing race support, an informative map will be provided on race day, which will allow access to the trail for viewing or race support.
Pets:
Due to insurance regulations and out of courtesy to other runners, please leave your pets at home for the StumpJump.
Post Race Festivities:
Rock/Creek Outfitters will provide a meal after the race for the 50K finishers.
Please contact Jamie Sanders at stumpjump50k@rockcreek.com for more info. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to seeing you there!