NOTES: The Event Date/Time entry is for the purpose of letting you know how current the provided information is. This it not a race calendar, and while I will attempt to keep the information current, it will not always be possible. The course information is supplied by RDs, ultra runners and other interested parties, and while everyone attempts to provide accurate information, **IT HAPPENS! Always check with the Race Director for the latest information.
Location: Umstead State Park
Nearest Town(s): Raleigh, NC
Event Date/Time: 4/10/99 6AM
Course Type: Loop; 8 - 12.5 mile figure 8 loops.
Surface: Gravel and dirt roads with .4 miles of paved road on each loop.
Description: The course is along a converted gravel and dirt road which now serves as a running, biking and bridle trail through the Park. The trail width is approximately 10 to 15 feet and footing is excellent. The entire course is runnable for front runners with nicely spaced
hills. There are two lakes on the course to cool off in if needed. The course will be well marked. Getting lost, even for a short time, will be difficult. All creek crossings are on permanent bridges except one. We have received permission to put in a temporary foot bridge at Sycamore Creek, mile 7.1, unless we have high water (this will be a park management call). If we have heavy rain just before or during the race, we may have to
reroute the course.
Elevation Change: Climb 7000'; Descent 7000'
Altitude Range: ?
Longest Climb: ?
Time Limit/Cutoffs: 30 hours; 27 hours at mile 87.5
Aid Stations: 3 on each loop; start/finish, mile 3.8 and mile 8.6
Website: ?
Race Director: Blake Norwood, 10908 Raven Rock Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614; Phone: 919-847-7613 (H), 919-733-4705 (W)
Additional Comments: Crew access at start/finish, other aid stations with a 2 mile walk. Pacers after 6PM.
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