Lookout Mountain 100k/10k
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Lookout Mountain 100k & 10k
presented by Vasque Project
December 19, 2009
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This race is recognized as a qualifer for the
Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run
All Lookout 100k participants may qualify with a course completion time of sub 14 hours. Details >
Introduction:
Finish off your year with the longest run in Chattanooga history! The 2009 Rock/Creek Trail Series Lookout Mountain 100k race is in its second offical year, with a 10k option to make this a great way to end the year for all running levels. Beautiful trails on the scenic and historic Lookout Mountain make this race a great goal for your training calendar. After all, the holidays can’t just be about parties and big dinners; how about a big race?
Now part of The Vasque Project , this year's increasingly popular Lookout Mountain 100k & 10k trail race promises to be an incredible experience before the holidays.
Presented by Rock/Creek & Vasque, sponsored by Marmot and SmartWool. Participants will receive a technical Wicked Tee from Marmot. Prizes and raffles will be provided as well.
Questions? Please check here, on the Boonies Forum page and if you can't find an answer email Jonathan at events@rockcreek.com
Registration Details
When:
December 19, 2009
Cost:
100k= $90.00
10k with the tee shirt= $35.00
10k without tee shirt = $20.00
Packet Pickup & Prerace Day:
Packet pick-up will be at Rock/Creek's Two North Shore location (301 Manufacturers Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37405) on Friday, December 18th from 4pm-7pm [EST]. A mandatory prerace meeting (for the 100k only) is at 5:30 pm on Friday December 18th at Rock/Creek. Packet pick up and drop-bag drop off will continue until 7:00 pm.
Race Day Start:
Due to last year's start time confusion, we would like to explain the phenomena of the sun. Originally, we wanted to start the race at 7:00am EST. However, the sun does not rise until 7:45am. It is a late run if we start at 8:00am. We are asking all perticipants to be lined up at the start and ready to run no later than 7:15am. We will guage the start based on the available light. Please plan accordingly.
Time Cutoff:
The 100k race will have an 18 hour cut off.
Race information will be updated here, on the Boonies Forum page. Please register for the forums (free) and feel free to ask questions.
Course Maps & Description
Download 10k Course Map [PDF] >
100k full course description, aid station locations, and cutoffs >
Brief Course Description from Kris Whorton:
"The Lookout Mountain 100k begins above spectacular Lula Lake falls in a land trust that shares the same name. The course offers a variety of challenging climbs, highly runnable sections and moderate descents on predominantly single track trails, with some jeep and bike trails as well. Runners traverse beautifully diverse ecosystems in the scenic and historic Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the first national military park in the country and pass directly above Craven's House and the Battle Above the Clouds, one of the most decisive battle sites in the Civil War. Runners navigate two exposed bluff lines for approximately 6 miles with fantastic views (some in the park and some in the land trust). On one section of trail, it is possible to see 5 states on a clear day. Runners continue along Lookout Creek and later Rock Creek on trails that wind through rhododendron, mixed hardwood, and Hemlock forests. Great aid stations with hot soup, a dose of Southern hospitality and camp fires at night."
Directions
Directions to start:
1. From I-24 WESTbound – Exit 178 Downtown / Lookout Mountain / Broad Street South.
2. Stay in the right exit lane and merge onto S MARKET ST/TN-58 S.
3.Turn RIGHT onto W 25TH ST.
4.Turn LEFT onto BROAD ST/US-11/US-41/US-72. (Follow the Rock City signs). Continue to follow US-11/US-41/US-72/TN-2 for just over a mile.
5.Turn LEFT onto TENNESSEE AVE/ TN-17 and pass several banks, a Walgreens, a Blockbuster, a Bi-lo and so on. There will be a strange S curve here with left and right turn options (after you pass Mr. T's and the giant ice cream cone). Do not turn off of Tennessee. It will turn into St. Elmo Ave and then you will reach a stop light.
6.You will turn RIGHT here onto OCHS HWY/ TN-58 and head up Lookout Mountain (Follow the Rock City signs). OCHS HWY/ TN-58 becomes GA-157. (Don't go to Rock City). Stay on road to T-intersection with Lula Lake Road.
7. Turn left and go 4.5 miles to the 2nd gated gravel drive entrance on the left. Follow the gravel drive to an area marked for parking.
1.From I-24 EASTbound – Exit Lookout Mountain / Broad Street South.
2.Stay in the left exit lane. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto WILLIAMS ST.
3.Turn RIGHT onto W 25TH ST.
4.Turn LEFT onto BROAD ST/US-11/US-41/US-72/TN-2. (Follow the Rock City signs).
5.Continue to follow US-11/US-41/US-72/TN-2 and then turn LEFT onto TENNESSEE AVE/ TN-17 and pass several banks, a Walgreens, a Blockbuster, a Bi-lo and so on. There will be a strange S curve here with left and right turn options (after you pass Mr. T's and the giant ice cream cone). Do not turn off of Tennessee. It will turn into St. Elmo Ave and then you will reach a stop light.
6.You will turn RIGHT here onto OCHS HWY/ TN-58T and head up Lookout Mountain (Follow the Rock City signs).
7.OCHS HWY/TN-58 becomes GA-157. Stay on road to the T-intersection with Lula Lake Road. (Don't go to Rock City).
8.Turn left (south) and go 4.5 miles to the 2nd gated gravel drive entrance on the left. Follow the gravel drive to an area marked for parking.
In case you care to add the gps coordinates, they are N 34.55315
W 85.23169.
Results & Photos
NO Pets on the Trail:
Out of common sense and with respect for legal issues, please leave the dogs, monkeys, etc. at home.
VOLUNTEERS:
If you are energetic, enthusiastic, enjoy the outdoors and can handle freebies from the outdoor industry...Volunteering is perfect for you. If you are interested in volunteering, follow the registration link and sign up as a VOLUNTEER ($0). Requires a one time commitment toward a pre-race meeting, and race day responsibilities. Thank you, and we'll see you out on the trails!
For questions email Jonathan at events@rockcreek.com>
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Sponsors
Please support our sponsors, they work hard to make this event an incredible experience. Rock/Creek, The Vasque Project, SmartWool, Marmot, Salomon, Hammer Nutrition. The event benefits The Boonies (Wilderness Trail Running Association).
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