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Don’t miss out on this awesome race in Gainsville, GA (not FL, sorry Tom Petty) on April 25th. Chicopee Woods 10k is organized by Dirty Spokes Productions, LLC who have been organizing great mountain biking and trail running events all over North Georgia the past couple of years. I’ve run a couple of trail running events with them and have been very impressed with how well organized the races are. There is always plenty of food and water, easy registration and packet pick-up, and great awards ceremonies, but the best part is that they always pick the best trails in the area to race. They take the guess work out of the equation for you! How thoughtful.
Chicoppe Woods 10k is a single and double track trail race. It has a large starting area so runners can get their spacing before going into the singletrack portions of the race course. The trail travels over rolling hills, singletrack, doubletrack, technical sections, and creek crossings. However, it is not too technical for novice trail runners. This race is open to any type of runner who just wants to get out of the city on a Saturday morning and run some trails. The only requirement is that you are able to complete the race at a 16 minutes per mile pace or less. I’m sure you can walk faster than a 16 minute mile. If not, then start working on your walking. It’s ok, some people need a good walking base before they can start running seriously. You can work out simply by parking your car at the far end of the parking lot! This race isn’t an asphalt walk though, it’s a nature trail run, so practice walking in the woods to make sure you are fully prepared for the race.
If you are a fast runner you may be able to finish in the top 3 of your respective age group. I was able to finish first in my age group at the last XTERRA Georgia Trail Run Series Race, Runnin the Rocks, and my life hasn’t been the same since. I’ve already added it to my resume! I impress people. Even if you don’t finish in the top 3 of your age group you will still receive a Sorrel Dri Balance Shirt. These are really nice, high performance T-shirts. As soon as you put one on your productivity rises 27%!
You can register for this race online now. If you are old school (you’re not that old school if you are reading this blog) then you can mail in your paper entry. Currently the entry fee is 30 dollars (the T-shirt alone is probably 25 bucks) but the price will go up after April 15th. Why act like your not going to run it? Save some cash for this weekend and register now! Don’t be lame.
Tags: 10k, Dirty Spokes, Georgia Trail Race Series, trail race, XTERRA