XTERRA Hickory Knob Trail Runs

Date

Start: Saturday, April 21, 2012 @ 8:00 AM

Additional Date Information

8:00 a.m.

Address

Hickory Knob State Park
1591 Resort Drive McCormick, SC

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, April 19, 2012 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

On Saturday, April 21, 2012, you can run the trails! As part of the XTERRA Trail Run Series, you can run/race 3.4 miles on the Turkey Ridge Loop trail and then, shortly after, run/race 7.2 miles on the Lakeview Trail! These are great races for those looking to give trail runs a go and for those with some dirt in their shoes!

XTERRA Hickory Knob Trails

On Saturday, April 21, 2012, you can run the trails! As part of the XTERRA Trail Run Series, you can run/race 3.4 miles on the Turkey Ridge Loop trail and then, shortly after, run/race 7.2 miles on the Lakeview Trail! These are great races for those looking to give trail runs a go and for those with some dirt in their shoes!

Hickory Knob State Park Resort

Hickory Knob State Park is the host venue. Located on the shores of Strom Thurmond Lake, there is a multitude of activities for those racing, their families and friends. Hickory Knob is located at 1591 Resort Drive, McCormick, SC 29835. It is approximately: 2.5 hours from Atlanta, 1 hour 45 min from Columbia, 3.5 hours from Savannah, and 1 hour 45 min from Greenville, SC. For more info, see: http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/hickoryknob/introduction.aspx

Run Both--Turkey Ridge & Lakeview Trails

You can run both the Turkey Ridge & Lakeview Loop Trails. The 3.4 mile Turkey Ridge race starts at 8:00 a.m. The 7.2 mile Lakeview race starts 30 minutes (or as close as possible to 30 minutes) after the final person crosses the Turkey Ridge finish line.

Participant limitations

The field is limited to 200 individuals per trail race.

Entry Fees--7.2 mile Lakeview Trail

Through Feb. 12, $25.00; Feb. 13 – Mar. 25, $30.00; Mar. 26 – Apr 8, $35.00; Apr 9-Apr 19 $40.00; April 20 to Race Day $50.00 (printed form only and assuming slots remain)

Entry Fees--3.4 mile Turkey Ridge Trail

Through Feb. 12, $25.00; Feb. 13 – Mar. 25, $30.00; Mar. 26 – Apr 8, $35.00; Apr 9-Apr 19 $40.00; April 20 to Race Day $50.00 (printed form only and assuming slots remain)

Entry Fees for both trail races

Enter both trail runs: Through Feb. 12, $40.00; Feb. 13 – Mar. 25, $50.00; Mar. 26 – Apr 8, $60.00; Apr 9-Apr 19 $70.00; April 20 to Race Day $95.00 (printed form only and assuming slots remain)

XTERRA Weekend....the Triathlon

Make it an XTERRA weekend! Race the only XTERRA Triathlon in South Carolina! Hickory Knob State Park in McCormick, SC is hosting XTERRA Hickory Knob. Swim 800 meters in Strom Thurmond Lake, bike 2 loops of the 7.2 mile Lakeview Trail, run 5 miles taking in the Turkey Ridge Loop Trail. Nothing here too technical. Kick off your tri season with some fun! This is a great race for those looking to give off-road triathlons a try and for those with some time in the dirt!

XTERRA Hickory Knob Triathlon Info

For more info on the XTERRA Hickory Knob Triathlon, see: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2000351

Race the trails and the tri (Individuals only!)

Triathletes, want to get a fast, close up look at the trails that you'll ride and run on Sunday? Trail runners, ready to jump into the multisport scene? You can do either or both of the trail runs on Saturday and the triathlon on Sunday, Register for one or both trail run and the triathlon and save on entry fees. Complete both trail runs and the triathlon and receive a special award! For more info on the XTERRA Hickory Knob Triathlon, see: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2000351

Entry Fees for Turkey Ridge + triathlon

Enter Turkey Ridge + Tri: Through Feb. 12, $80.00; Feb. 13 – Mar. 25, $90.00; Mar. 26 – Apr 8, $115.00; Apr 9-Apr 19 $125.00; April 20 to Race Day $150.00 (printed form only and assuming slots remain)

Entry Fees for Lakeview Loop + triathlon

Enter Lakeview Loop + Tri: Through Feb. 12, $80.00; Feb. 13 – Mar. 25, $90.00; Mar. 26 – Apr 8, $115.00; Apr 9-Apr 19 $125.00; April 20 to Race Day $150.00 (printed form only and assuming slots remain)

Entry Fees for both trail races + triathlon

Enter both trail runs and the triathlon: Through Feb. 12, $90.00; Feb. 13 – Mar. 25, $110.00; Mar. 26 – Apr 8, $125.00; Apr 9-Apr 19 $140.00; April 20 to Race Day $160.00 (printed form only and assuming slots remain)

Refunds and Race Delays

There are no refunds. The race will take place rain or shine BUT the race director reserves the right to modify the course or change the start time of the race for the safety of the participants.

Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration

Time and location for pre-race packet pick up will soon be determined. Check back for further info about this! On race day packets will be available from 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. at the race site. There will be limited race day registration at the pre-race packet pick up and during packet pick up on race morning.

Directions to the race site

From McCormick, SC: Take Hwy. 378 W. and drive 6 mi. Turn right onto Hwy 7. Drive 2 mi. and turn left at the park entrance. The park lodge is approximately 3 miles from the entrance. The transition area is approximately 1.5 miles after the entrance and is in the camping area.

Lakeview Loop Trail--7.2 Miles

Lakeview Loop Trail: A scenic and somewhat rugged, hiking-biking, single-track, dirt loop-trail. You won’t find any long climbs here, but challenges include close trees, steep slopes, rough ruts, roots, and rocks.

Turkey Ridge Loop--3.4 miles

Turkey Ridge: (2 x) this is a twisting, rolling, hiking/biking, single track, dirt, loop trail through mixed pine and hardwood forest. Challenges include moderately steep hills, stream fords without footbridges, and sharp curves, and switch-backs.

Awards for each trail run

The top overall male and female, master’s male and female, and grandmaster male and female winners will receive awards in each trail race. Awards will also be given to the top 3 male and female triathletes in 14 and under age group and 5 year age groups from 15-70+. Awards will be given to the top 2 male, female, and coed relay teams.

Awards for doing both trail runs

Those completing both trail runs will be given a special finishers award!

Post Race Party and Awards Ceremony

Be sure to hang around and enjoy a post race food and drinks and Hickory Knob State Park following the race. The awards ceremony will be held as soon as possible following the race. Unclaimed awards will not be mailed.

Further Information

For further information, contact Andy Kennedy, Multisport Fitness multisportfit@aol.com , 225-772-2737. www.multisportfitnessllc.com

Accommodations @ Hickory Knob

These will go fast! Hickory Knob is holding reservations for 6 cabins, 15 campsites & 18 lodge rooms arriving April 20 departing on April 22. For reservations call 800-491-1764 and reference XTERRA Triathlon. A deposit in the amount of $107.57 per cabin, $94.61 per room & $44.49 per campsite is required. Reservations need to be made no later than February 20, 2012. Deposits can be made in the form of cash, check or credit card. If you have any questions, call Janet at (864) 391-5380.

Additional Information

Make it an XTERRA weekend! Race the only XTERRA Triathlon in South Carolina! Sunday, April 22, 2012, Hickory Knob State Park in McCormick, SC is hosting XTERRA Hickory Knob. Swim 800 meters in Strom Thurmond Lake, bike 2 loops of the 7.2 mile Lakeview Trail, run 5 miles taking in the Turkey Ridge Loop Trail. Nothing here too technical. This is a great race for those looking to give off-raod triathlons a try and for those with some time in the dirt!

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