Rock the Quarry 4-Mile Trail Challenge

Grove Stone & Sand Co.

Saturday, October 22, 2011 @ 9:00 AM

 

Date

Start: Saturday, October 22, 2011 @ 9:00 AM

Additional Date Information

LAST SHUTTLE LEAVES GROVESTONE PARKING LOT AT 8:45

Address

Grove Stone & Sand Co.
842 Old US Hwy. 70 Black Mountain, NC

Fees

$25, $20, $10

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, October 20, 2011 @ 9:00 PM PST

Brief Description

REGISTER FOR ROCK THE QUARRY BEFORE OCTOBER 10th AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN $100+ GIFT CARD FOR CHACO AND MERRELL MERCHANDISE! Enter Grove Stone main entrance. All participants will park in office parking lot and be shuttled to the Picnic Shed for registration and start-line. Shuttles run from 7:30-8:45. Return shuttles will follow the award ceremony at 11am. PACKET PICK-UP: Craggie Brewing Company in downtown Asheville, Thursday and Friday (October 20-21) from 3-7pm.

Additional Information

This year we are teaming up with LEAF and hosting the race the Saturday of their festival! Registration is $25 and includes long-sleeved race t-shirt and refreshments post-race. LEAFers are eligible to register in the LEAFers catetgory and receive $5 discount! Also, you can register for the Fun Dash for only $10. Dash race includes race bag and post-race snacks. Race proceeds go to The Black Mountain Home for Children, Colburn Earth Science Museum, and LEAF School & Streets. The trail begins at the Picnic Shelter at base of the quarry. A flat beginning, the first mile follows gravel haul road, past beaver ponds, and through wooded trail. The wooded section is about ½ mile uphill with a creek crossing. Participants come out onto the haul road for a one mile stretch that is straight uphill to the top edge of the quarry to a panoramic view of the Swannanoa Valley, Black Mountain range, and North Fork Watershed. The trail narrows and descends down the forested mountainside. Participants pass by horse pastureland of neighboring Camp Rockmont and finish at the Picnic Shelter. Refreshments provided immediately following the race. Awards to overall top male/female and top three male/ female in each age division: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up. Top 3 winners of the Fun Dash will receive t-shirts!

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