Rock/Creek River Gorge Trail Race
Thanks for coming! The 2008 race had over 260 finishers!
The 2009 Race will take place on April 4th. Mark your calendar!
The River Gorge Race covers the Mullins Cove Loop in the Prentice Cooper Wilderness Management Area. The trail is scenic and varied. The 10.2 mile run is all single track running and begins at 8:30am.
The challenging 6.5 mile run is all single track and jeep road and begins at 9:00am.
The 2008 race raised $1500 for the Cumberland Trail Conference!
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2008 RACE RESULTS & PHOTOS
Results: 10.2 Mile Race | 6.5 Mile Race
Photos: available at Wilderness Adventure Photography:
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Video:
http://rockcreekblog.com/archives/video_photos_from_race_last_weekend.html
2007 RACE RESULTS & PHOTOS
The 2007 race raised $1500 for the Cumberland Trail Conference!
Click here to read the full story...
Results: 10.2 Mile Race | 6.5 Mile Race
Photos are available from McKnight Photography and Wilderness Adventure Photography:
http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/thumbpage.aspx?e=2804404
http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/thumbpage.aspx?e=2804878
RACE INFORMATION
6.5 mile and 10.2 mile trail runs. These are single track trails, with varied terrain. Lots of hills, rocks, and the occasional mild stream crossing. Every participant receives a performance tee shirt.
The race starts and finishes in the Cumberland Trail parking lot, located at Prentice Cooper Wilderness Management Area. The trail footing varies considerably and in some sections are rocky and narrow. The 6.5 mile run starts at 9:00 a.m. and the 10.2 mile run starts at 8:30 a.m.
QUESTIONS
Questions may be directed to stumpjump50k@rockcreek.com.
DIRECTIONS
From Downtown Chattanooga, take Hwy 27 North to Hwy 127 North (Signal Mountain). Go 1.9 miles, turn left onto Suck Creek Road. Continue for 8.2 miles, turn left towards Prentice Cooper State Forest. Follow the signs 0.7 miles to the entrance area of Prentice Cooper. Stay on Tower Road approximately 2 more miles until you see race day activity in the Cumberland Trail parking lot.
WHO SHOULD RUN THIS RACE?
All Runners! This race is meant to be fun and expose those of us who don't normally run on trails to the beautiful wilderness areas surrounding Chattanooga. Do not feel intimidated if you have never run on dirt trails before. It is not uncommon to walk many sections of a trail run. Remember that trail running is strenuous. Practice before you participate; it makes the race more fun.
TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS:
6.5 Mile Loop:
Click here to see a map of the 6.5 mile loop >
The trail is a portion of Mullens Cove loop trail. The first 3 miles are on the rim of the gorge, providing spectacular views on the Tennessee River Gorge and Chattanooga. This trail crosses 3 small creeks. At Snoopers Rock Overlook the trail turns back onto a jeep road for about 1 mile, then rejoins the single track trail and back to the Cumberland Trail Parking area to finish. Hydration station is provided at mile 3.
10.2 Mile Loop:
This trail is the entire Mullens Cove loop trail. It shares the first 3.2 miles of the 6.5 mile loop then continues across Tower Road and back onto single track trail. There are numerous creek crossings and some rocky terrain. The trail is a bit more strenuous but the terrain and the views are unbeatable. The trail ends at Cumberland Trail Parking lot. 100% single track the whole length. Hydration stations will be located at mile 3 and 7.
Photo: Jut Eiseman
NO PETS ON THE TRAIL!
Out of common sense and with respect for legal issues, please leave the dogs, monkeys, etc. at home.
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