Scenic City Trail Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
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Proceeds go to The Boonies for trail access and maintenance efforts in the Chattanooga area.
Introduction:
The Scenic City Trail Marathon will set the bar for a state record in trail running. The trails at Raccoon are fast and forgiving, making for a great leisurely race for new trail runners or a full-on speed fest for those in the hunt for the first state record for a trail race.
Now part of the Vasque Project, this year's Scenic City Trail Marathon & 1/2 Marathon promises to be an incredible experience. Sponsored by Rock/Creek, Vasque, Marmot, and SmartWool. Participants will receive a Patagonia Runshade T-shirt. Prizes and raffles will be provided as well.
Registration Details
When:
May 22, 2010
Cost:
Marathon Race Fee= $50
Marathon Race Fee (No Shirt)= $38
Half Marathon Race Fee= $45
Half Marathon Race Fee (No Shirt)= $33 *
* You must register before 11:59pm on 5/13/10 to receive a T Shirt with Registration!
-Marathon Race Fee post 5/13/10 at 11:59pm and on race day (no more shirts available) =$50
-Half Marathon Race Fee post 5/13/10 at 11:59pm and on race day (no more shirts available) =$45
-Online registration closes 5/19/10 at 11:59pm
No refunds. Race numbers may not be transferred to another race or another person.
Packet Pickup & Prerace Day:
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Race Day Start:
TBA
Time Cutoff:
TBA
Course Maps & Description
2009 Trail Map with Aid Stations & Distances [PDF]
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The race will take place at Raccoon Mountain's TVA Pumped Storage Facility. The race will start from the Laurel Point parking lot. When you enter through the main gate you will see signs directing you to Laurel Point.
Directions
Directions to Raccoon Mountain: From I-24 W – Exit at Brown’s Ferry Road and turn right on Brown’s Ferry Rd. Go .9 miles and turn left at Elder Mountain Rd (after Sunset Market). Go 1.8 miles and turn left at TVA Rd. Continue straight towards Visitors Center/Laurel Point. Bear right following signs to Visitors Center/Laurel Point. Continue straight past Visitors Center towards Laurel Point across dam then turn right off the dam at Laurel Point sign. Follow road to Laurel Point parking area.
From I-24 E – Exit at Brown’s Ferry Rd. Turn left on Brown’s Ferry Rd. Go .9 miles and turn left at Elder Mountain Rd (after Sunset Market). Go 1.8 miles and turn left at TVA Rd. Continue straight towards Visitors Center/Laurel Point. Bear right following signs to Visitors Center/Laurel Point. Continue straight past Visitors Center towards Laurel Point across dam then turn right off the dam at Laurel Point sign. Follow road to Laurel Point parking area.
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Hotels & Campgrounds
All of the Rock/Creek Trail Series events are convenient to downtown Chattanooga. We have a hotels & accommodations page here that lists several downtown hotels as well as some camping options.
Results & Photos
| Results: | Photos: | Videos: | |
| 2010 |
Photos Coming in May |
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| 2009 |
$5,000 Raised for Trails -2009 Marathon Results -2009 1/2 Marathon Results |
-Rock/Creek's Flickr Photos -2009 Start/Finish, Candids, Awards (Defiant Photography) -2009 Finish Line (Defiant) -2009 On the Trail (Defiant) -On the Trail (Jimmy Moncrief)* Color | Black & White * 15% of all sales will be donated to The Boonies |
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| 2008 | $3300 Raised for The Boonies -2008 Marathon Results -2008 1/2 Marathon Results |
2008 Rock/Creek Photos on Flickr | -Scenic City Trail Marathon Video -More Scenic City Trail Marathon Videos |
| 2007 | 2007 Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Results [PDF] | 2007 McKnight Photography |
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More Race Details
NO Pets on the Trail:
Out of common sense and with respect for legal issues, please leave the dogs, cats, 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!
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SORBA-Chattanooga has spearheaded the development of this trail network. If you intend to run the course before the race, please keep these suggestions in mind:
"SORBA-Chattanooga is currently in the process of constructing an approximately 45 mile trail network on TVA's Raccoon Mountain, fifteen minutes from downtown Chattanooga. To get to the trailhead, take TVA Road to the top of the mountain and park in the East Brow Parking Lot on your left. The trail head is marked with a small sign so it may be a little difficult to find your first time out. After parking in the east brow parking lot, get on your bike and ride back out of the parking lot. There are of parking lots on top of the mountain, all with have direct access to the trail. If you find that a parking lot is full, please proceed to the next parking lot. If you park on the grass you vehicle will be ticketed! At the present time 16.5 miles of singletrack have been constructed. Trail work continues. If you wish to help move this project forward please review our calender of events for an upcoming trail work day, and bring a friend."
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