Message to 2008 Registrants

9-30-08

Dear Runner,

Thanks for registering to run the 8th Annual Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k & 11 Mile Trail Race, benefiting the Boonies.

Please read this email thoroughly, as it contains important information about race day and Friday's vendor fair.

PACKET PICK-UP

Will be available 1-6pm on Friday at Rock/Creek at Two North Shore.
Map available online: http://tinyurl.com/4n7ohe

If at all possible, you will want to pick your packet up on Friday so that you will have a packet before the race start. 

VENDOR FAIR

During this time, there will be a vendor fair where our sponsors will present their product lines and manufacturers’ reps will be available to answer any questions you may have. We will have raffles and giveaways as well.

WE'RE BAGGING COTTON!

Rock/Creek and Icebreaker have partnered to offer you a unique way to transform your soggy old cotton t-shirts into reusable shopping bags. Simply bring your favorite old t-shirt and we'll sew it into a bag. For more details on this and to see a photo of the finished product, visit:
http://www.rockcreek.com/icebreaker/baggingcotton.asp

We also have a $400 Icebreaker Giveaway running right now, so be sure to stop by and put your name in the hat to win:
http://www.rockcreek.com/icebreaker/giveaway.asp

YOGA OF EATING CLINIC

At 5PM on Friday, we're pleased to present Charley Cropley, N.D., a Naturopathic Physician who has not prescribed any medicines in over 10 years. Dr. Cropley is coming in from Boulder, CO for this clinic. He teaches "students" to heal their own health problems by learning how to optimally nourish, exercise and rest their body and mind. In his nutritional work he uses only food, rarely supplements. He practices what he teaches, and on Friday at 5pm, he will be focusing on healthy nutrition for athletes, with a slant toward distance runners. We do hope you can attend this free clinic.

CARBO SUPPER

The carbo supper will start at 6PM, after Dr. Cropley's talk. The meal is for runners who RSVP'd in advance.

RACE DAY DETAILS

Please be at the race start well in advance of the race, especially if you are picking up your packet on Saturday morning. Again, we strongly encourage you to pick your packet up on Friday.

We will start the 50k at 8:00AM and the 11 Mile at 8:30AM, EST.

DIRECTIONS TO SIGNAL MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL

If you have run the race in the past, please be aware that we have moved the start/finish area to the newly completed Signal Mountain High School, just past Nolan Elementary.

Simply go to Nolan Elementary, and then follow the signs to the High School.
Map available online:
http://tinyurl.com/4jnwwb

ROCK/CREEK TRAIL SERIES

As you may know, this race is part of a full year's worth of events operating under the banner of the Rock/Creek Trail Series. With 9 race dates and 13 distance options in 2008, this is a one of a kind series, and the proceeds go toward raising awareness for trail running, maintaining and building more trails. Check out the last two races of the year, the Upchuck 50k and the Lookout Mountain 100k & 10k, on the series Web site:
http://www.rockcreek.com/trailseries/

Thanks, and we'll see you this weekend!

Rock/Creek and The Boonies