Location: US Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Allatoona*, Lake Allatoona, Riverside Pavilion, 513 Allatoona Dam Road, Cartersville, GA 30121 (*Note: The event is NOT at Red Top Mountain State Park. This is on the dam side of Red Top Mountain. )
Directions from Downtown Atlanta: Take I-75 North to Exit #285.Turn Left on Red Top Mountain Road. Merge Right on the Red Top Mountain Connector. Turn Right on Hwy 41/Joe Frank Harris Parkway.Turn Right on Allatoona Dam Road.Follow Allatoona Dam Road for approximately one mile in to the Park.The Riverside Pavilion is the first large pavilion on the Left.
Facilities: There is a restroom facility near the pavilion.
Course Description: The course will follow the Yellow Vineyard Mountain Eagle Scout Trail.It is a 10K out-and-back trail.The trail traverses the forested slopes of Vineyard Mountain. From its lofty vantage points, runners/walkers/hikers are provided beautiful vistas of the Etowah River Valley, Allatoona Dam, the Cooper's Furnace historic area and Allatoona Lake. Wildlife which may be encountered includes deer, turkey, fox, bobcat, squirrel and rabbit. Birds frequently seen are hawks, blue jays, songbirds and crows. Occasionally, a Bald Eagle may even be spotted along the river. Keep your eyes open for wildlife and other obstacles along this tough 10K course. A detailed course map will be provided for all participants.
Run/Walk/Hike: Participants are welcome to complete the courseon foot by running, walking or hiking.No strollers, dogs, headphones or children under the age of 18 are permitted, for safety reasons.
Aid Station: There will be one aid station with water and sports drink located at the 5K turn-around point.
Volunteers: There will be plenty of volunteers to help the event run smoothly. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Deb Chichester at deb_chichester@yahoo.com.
Inclement Weather: Event will go on, rain or shine.Event will only be cancelled if it snows, if it’s icy or if the temperature is below 20 degrees.
Entry Fee: $30. A $5 discount is available for teams of 5 or more! Email Mari at trimarifri@gmail.com to request a discount code for your team. Payment by credit cards is available via Active.com.Checks are accepted with the mail-in registration form. Checks should be made payable to Georgia Eye Bank.All proceeds from this event will benefit Georgia Eye Bank!
Accommodations: Holiday Inn, Hwy 411 Northeast, Cartersville, GA 30184. Phone: 770.386.0830 Website: Holiday Inn Cartersville Special Group Rate of $72 plus tax for our group. Just mention "Vision Trek" to receive the special rate.
Goodies: Goodie bags will be provided to all participants and volunteers, including Zorrel short sleeve technical shirts (Women's cut and Men's cut). Shirt size guaranteed when you register by February 1, 2011. Snacks will also be provided to participants and volunteers.
Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to Top Three Females and Top Three Males. ***New for 2011: Top Three Master Females and Top Three Master Males***
Registration: Limited to 100 participants! Since there is no race day registration, register at Active.com or mail-in the registration form before Friday, February 25, 2011.
Contact: Mari Fridenmaker (404.667.0817 or trimarifri@gmail.com)
