 | Thank you for signing up for the upcoming Blankets Creek Trail Run on March 30th. This race update goes over our race day and start procedures for the upcoming event. Knowing these procedures will help us ensure we have a safe and smooth event for everyone. We look forward to seeing everyone on March 30th! KEY DETAILS YOU NEED TO KNOW/ACTION ITEMS: ▪ OPTIONAL early check-in Thursday March 28th from 4 to 7 pm at Fleet Feet Canton, 1431 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114. If you check in early, you can go straight to the start line on Saturday morning.
▪ Waivers should be printed at home, filled out ahead of time, and brought to the race check-in (bring to early check-in if checking in at Fleet Feet) CLICK HERE FOR EVENT WAIVER
▪ No race day distance changes - if you want to change distance, please contact me via email now and I'll get you taken care of. No changes after 3/25.
▪ If you can no longer attend, you may sell your entry to someone else, but this needs to be done by 3/25. Payment is between buyer and seller..all I need is the new runner's name and email no later than 3/25. No late transfers, and no transfers to other events at this point.
▪ SCHEDULE: 8 am - 5 mile start (South Loop), 8:05 - 10 mile start (VMT and South Loop)
| ▪ | OPTIONAL early check-in Thursday March 28th from 4 to 7 pm at Fleet Feet Canton, 1431 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114. If you check in early, you can go straight to the start line on Saturday morning. | | ▪ | Waivers should be printed at home, filled out ahead of time, and brought to the race check-in (bring to early check-in if checking in at Fleet Feet) CLICK HERE FOR EVENT WAIVER | | ▪ | No race day distance changes - if you want to change distance, please contact me via email now and I'll get you taken care of. No changes after 3/25. | | ▪ | If you can no longer attend, you may sell your entry to someone else, but this needs to be done by 3/25. Payment is between buyer and seller..all I need is the new runner's name and email no later than 3/25. No late transfers, and no transfers to other events at this point. | | ▪ | SCHEDULE: 8 am - 5 mile start (South Loop), 8:05 - 10 mile start (VMT and South Loop) | | CHECK-IN ▪ Saturday Check-in hours are from 6:30 am to 7:45 am. When you arrive, parking helpers will direct you where to park - please park where directed. Overflow parking is at River Church on the side closest to Blankets Creek.
▪ Proceed to appropriate check-in line with waiver. Hand sanitizer will be available.
▪ Port-o-lets as well as permanent bathrooms with running water will be available at this venue.
| ▪ | Saturday Check-in hours are from 6:30 am to 7:45 am. When you arrive, parking helpers will direct you where to park - please park where directed. Overflow parking is at River Church on the side closest to Blankets Creek. | | ▪ | Proceed to appropriate check-in line with waiver. Hand sanitizer will be available. | | ▪ | Port-o-lets as well as permanent bathrooms with running water will be available at this venue. | RACE PROCEDURES ▪ Make sure your number is pinned on your front - do not bend the foam timing chip. Number belts are fine, just make sure it is on your front as you pass over the timing mats. Your time starts when the horn goes off (gun time).
▪ Brief pre-race meeting at 7:45 am in front of the bathrooms.
▪ 5 mile runners will pass the aid station at Mile 0.4 and 4.4 so I recommend carrying any water or calories you may need for the course.
▪ 10 mile runners will have an aid station available at Mile 4.9 after completing Van Michael Trail. Aid station will have water, HEED, and Hammer gels. If you take anything from the aid station, you MUST place it in the trash - cups need to be fully emptied before being put in the trash. No throwing cups or trash on the ground. Hand sanitizer will be available at the aid station. Do not throw trash anywhere on the course - penalty is DQ.
▪ Course will be well marked with pink ribbons and pink/black arrow signs at turns. Pink ribbons indicate the direction you want to head and are also used to designate that you are on-course if it has been a while in between turns. Course marshals will be positioned throughout the course for your safety.
▪ ANNOUNCE if you are passing to runners ahead and say PASSING RIGHT or PASSING LEFT and give them a chance to move to the side. PLEASE BE PATIENT, WORK TOGETHER, BE NICE and give each other space out on the trails.
▪ Leashed dogs are welcome at the venue however you may not run the race with your pup at this event. Check out our Dog Friendly April 21st Big Frog Trail Run if you'd like to run with your dog.
| ▪ | Make sure your number is pinned on your front - do not bend the foam timing chip. Number belts are fine, just make sure it is on your front as you pass over the timing mats. Your time starts when the horn goes off (gun time). | | ▪ | Brief pre-race meeting at 7:45 am in front of the bathrooms. | | ▪ | 5 mile runners will pass the aid station at Mile 0.4 and 4.4 so I recommend carrying any water or calories you may need for the course. | | ▪ | 10 mile runners will have an aid station available at Mile 4.9 after completing Van Michael Trail. Aid station will have water, HEED, and Hammer gels. If you take anything from the aid station, you MUST place it in the trash - cups need to be fully emptied before being put in the trash. No throwing cups or trash on the ground. Hand sanitizer will be available at the aid station. Do not throw trash anywhere on the course - penalty is DQ. | | ▪ | Course will be well marked with pink ribbons and pink/black arrow signs at turns. Pink ribbons indicate the direction you want to head and are also used to designate that you are on-course if it has been a while in between turns. Course marshals will be positioned throughout the course for your safety. | | ▪ | ANNOUNCE if you are passing to runners ahead and say PASSING RIGHT or PASSING LEFT and give them a chance to move to the side. PLEASE BE PATIENT, WORK TOGETHER, BE NICE and give each other space out on the trails. | | ▪ | Leashed dogs are welcome at the venue however you may not run the race with your pup at this event. Check out our Dog Friendly April 21st Big Frog Trail Run if you'd like to run with your dog. | RESULTS/AWARDS ▪ Finish times wlll be available as you finish on tablets at our results tent. Check your result, make sure you're in the correct category, etc. Medals awarded to the top 3 in each age group. *5 mile awards at approximately 9:30 am and 10 mile awards at 10 am near the pavilions. AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED - THEY MUST BE PICKED UP AT THE RACE
| ▪ | Finish times wlll be available as you finish on tablets at our results tent. Check your result, make sure you're in the correct category, etc. Medals awarded to the top 3 in each age group. *5 mile awards at approximately 9:30 am and 10 mile awards at 10 am near the pavilions. AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED - THEY MUST BE PICKED UP AT THE RACE | | We are excited to again be partnering with Canton's newest running store - Fleet Feet Canton. They are located at 1431 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114. They will be hosting our early packet pickup on Thursday March 28th from 4-7 pm. Fleet Feet carries some of my favorite brands including Altra, Salomon, Vuori, and Lululemon! | Your body needs to run at peak capacity so you can get your best result during the race. Here are a few tips from Hammer Nutrition to get started and make sure your body runs at peak capacity from start to finish! Tip #1 Hydration: Replenish, don’t replace! Keep fluid intake below 25 oz./hr during exercise. FIND OUT HOW MUCH Tip #2 Caloric Intake: Stay fueled, but not overwhelmed, by consuming 120-180 calories/hr. ARE CARBS BEST? Tip #3 Electrolytes: You need an array of vitamins and minerals, not just salt, to finish strong. WHAT DO YOU NEED? Tip #4 Pre-Event Fueling: Don’t tax your system with a meal within 3 hours of start time. BUT WHAT IF YOU'RE HUNGRY? Tip #5 Recovery: Refuel your tank with 60 minutes of finishing a workout. ARE CARBS OR PROTEIN BETTER? | We are partnering with SORBA Woodstock to bring you these events. SORBA Woodstock has built and maintains the trails at both Blankets Creek and Rope Mill Park. These events serve as major fundraisersfor the Chapter - please come out and show your support by either racing or volunteering! Want to volunteer at these events for SORBA Woodstock? We need you! Please send an email directly to lisa@mountaingoatadventures.com with your shirt size and availability. Volunteers are needed for registration, parking, course marshaling and bike patrol. Want to help work on your local trails? Visit the SORBA Woodstock Website and view the calendar for work party dates and locations. Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, and bring your own water. SORBA Woodstock provides the rest. This is a chance to help give back to the trails. SORBA Woodstock could not maintain our wonderful trails without the help of a small army of generous volunteers like you! | Are you interested in trying an Adventure Race? Our friends at REV3Endurance have offered our racers a 20% discount to race in their Knox Xtreme Adventure Race on April 13th, 2024. They have a great course for you to run, bike, paddle, and navigate your way around South Knoxville and the Urban Wilderness. The estimated distance for the 6 or 12 hour race will be around 20 to 60 Miles depending on which race you try. The breakdown will be 4/10 + miles of paddling, 3/6+ miles of trekking and 15/35+ miles of mountain biking. You will be hitting trails in some of South Knoxville's best mountain biking parks. Race solo and push your limits or grab a group of your friends and form a team. They will give you a map and some basic rules to follow. You will then set out on your adventure to get checkpoints by hiking, biking and paddling to different checkpoints. Use the code "MountainGoat20" when signing up to get your discount. P.S. You may see me on the course as well because I'm already signed up to race in it!! | Want to check out our other events? Our 2024 calendar is below - we focus on mountain bike races, trail runs, and off-road duathlons. March 30, 2024 - Blankets Creek Dirty 15/30 Mountain Bike Race March 30, 2024 - Blankets Creek 5 and 10 mile Trail Run April 21, 2024 - Big Frog 7 mile and 13.1 mile Trail Run May 25, 2024 - Rope Mill 10k and 13.1 mile Trail Run May 25, 2024 - Rope Mill Fast 15 MTB Race September 14, 2024 - Fools Gold 38 and 54 Mile MTB Races September 28, 2024 - Blankets Creek 3/6 Hour Race November 9, 2024 - Rope Mill Dirty Duathlon and 5k Trail Run | | |
