Start: Saturday, May 19, 2012 @ 9:00 AM
Kanawha State Forest7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive Charleston, WV
Thursday, May 17, 2012 @ 6:00 PM PST
The 15k trail run is a challenging mix of single track mountainous trail and unimproved dirt road. The course includes two long climbs and several sections of rolling ridge lines. There are rocks, roots and wet stuff. Your “dogs” will get dirty!
Race day registration will be from 7:30 to 8:30 am. Beautiful technical t-shirt guaranteed first 200 registrants.
Trail Runner Magazine’s 2011 TROPHY SERIES and the Blue Ridge Cup
Aid stations stocked with water (for humans and canines) and sport drink (humans only) will be located at mile 2.2, 4.7, 6.5 and the finish. A selection of fruit and baked goods (and dog treats) will replenish you at the finish.
See event website. Expanded age group awards for 2012.
Pre-registration for the DIRTY DOG 15K TRAIL RUN is $22 if postmarked by May 7, 2012 and $27 thereafter. Race day registration will be from 7:30 to 8:30 am. Beautiful technical t-shirt guaranteed first 200 registrants.
Registered runners may run with their dogs during the race. Dogs and their runners must start in the back. Dogs must be on a leash for the first mile and stay within eyesight of the runner for the WHOLE race. Special Award to the Top Dog!
Forty-six camping sites are available at Kanawha State Forest for $20 to $26 per site. http://www.kanawhastateforest.com/camping.html
Trail Runner magazine announces its 2011 TROPHY SERIES, a United States and Canada point series of over 120 selected trail races (from March 1 to September 30). All participants racing in the DIRTY DOG 15K TRAIL RUN will be automatically entered in the Trophy Series. Please visit TrailRunner Magazine for details.
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