Location: US Army Corps of Engineers, 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 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 6.2 mile 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 6.2 mile 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 2.8 mile 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 dchichester@bellsouth.net.
Inclement Weather: Event will go on, rain or shine.Event will be cancelled if it snows, if it’s icy or if the temperature is below 20 degrees.
Timing: Timing system will be provided by GUTS. RaceClock and Seiko technology will be used.
Master of Ceremonies: Bob Wannamacher
Entry Fee: A donation of $30 is requested of all participants.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: Red Top Mountain State Park & Lodge is offering a special room rate of $69 for our group. It includes a Hot Complimentary Breakfast Buffet for Two. Call 770.975.0055 and mention "Georgia Eye Bank Trail Run" to reserve your room.
Goodies: Goodie bags will be provided to all participants and volunteers, including Greenlayer technical shirts (Men's cut and Women's cut). Snacks will also be provided to participants and volunteers.
Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the Top Three Females and the Top Three 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, March 6, 2010.
Contact: Mari Fridenmaker (404.667.0817 or trimarifri@gmail.com)
Thanks to the following organizations who are making this event possible:
