It’s time to get off the Atlanta area roads again. On June 28th at 8:30 am, Dirty Spokes Productions, LLC will be hosting the Silver Comet 6.2 Mile Rail/Trail Race, also known as a 10K race distance to you European types. This inaugural race will be a great single and double track off-road running experience. The race will start on the Silver Comet Trail which is a 94 mile old rail trail stretching from Georgia to Alabama named after the old Silver Comet passenger train line. But this is more than an old rail line turned into multipurpose trail, it’s a bridge between Alabama and Georgia, breaking down relationship barriers that have been developed for years stemming from the argument between which state is inbred more. Finally we can agree, both states are thoroughly inbred. The Silver Comet 6.2 Mile Rail/Trail Race will go 3.1 miles down the Silver Comet (path) and at the 3.1 mile mark it will turn into the woods and head back down through the woods for the remaining 3.1 miles (50% Silver Comet Trail ⁄ 50% Paulding Co. SORBA Trails). The terrain is made up of a little bit of everything, rolling hills, climbs, single track, double track, roots, along with some technical sections. Like a buffet; except there is a limit to the amount of trail you can get; and you don’t get to pick which type of terrain you want to run on, so this trail race really isn’t like a buffet, but it is just as filling! The course is beautiful and offers something for every runner truly wishing to ‘ditch the city’. This will be a great trail race if you are thinking about getting into trail running and live in the Atlanta area. Take this opportunity to begin your journey to being an extreme trail runner. Mountain Dew can only take your extremeness levels so far.
If you are a more experienced trail runner then try to win a medal or prize by being the overall top 3 male and female finishers for each race. The last Dirty Spokes Productions, LLC race, XTERRA Georgia Deep South was one Emily Vall who admitted to me that it was her first trail race ever! Well, the first trail race she ever finished, she got lost on her previous attempt. Maybe there’s an elite trail racer in you that you don’t know about. And don’t worry, XTERRA Georgia Trail Race Series events are well marked. They will also be handing out medals to our top 3 male and female finishers in each age group (14&U, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70&U) so you don’t have to be the best to win, just the best among your peers. Being awesome is all relative.
Not planning on finishing in the awarded category? It’s cool, not everyone is, that’s why they are called awards. Walkers are even encouraged to participate; however, you should be able to complete the 6.2 Mi at a 16 minute mile pace or under to receive an official time. This is a trail race for everyone! Come out and experience the fun of an XTERRA Georgia Trail Race! You’ll have a great time and be able to tell all your friends how extreme you are!