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Oconee 50k & Half Marathon
EVENTS
- Oconee 50k:- Ultra Trail Run 31 Miles
- Oconee Half Marathon:- Trail Run 13.1 Miles
RACE DATE
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Start Time
6:00am
REGISTRATION WEBSITE
RACE WEBSITE
Entry Fee
$45/$40
Location
Oconee State Park
Address
624 State Park RD
CITY
Mountain Rest
STATE/TERR
South Carolina
Zip
29664
COUNTRY
USA
E-Mail
Description
The 2014 Oconee 50k/ Half Marathon at Oconee State Park in Mountain Rest, South Carolina is something special.
Tucked away in the North Western corner of South Carolina is Oconee State Park. It is the terminus of the Foothills Trail. This race takes place at the foothills of the mountains. TALK ABOUT BEAUTIFUL! If you have never been to this part of the state then you really have missed out!
It's beautiful, fun and a great first trail run. The race course is comprised of tons of single track, about 25 miles of it for the 50k and all of it for the half. Run along at your own pace or go for a PR. You will feel that you are all by yourself in the woods, though you'll have a few new friends with you.
The 50k course is a GREAT first 50k. There is about 5,000 ft of elevation change for the ENTIRE course! There are only 3 noticible climbs all 800 ft or less.
If you want a fast and fun 50k then this is your course.
The half marathon is all flat and rolling hills so you can really smoke this race. Trail newbies and veterans alike will really enjoy this as there is something for everyone!
Come run down the endless single track in the woods. The month of May is right when all the wild flowers bloom so you're certain to see some beautiful fauna.
Course Info
The 50k will use several trails within Oconee State Park as well as the Foothills Trail, Winding Stairs Trail, and Oconee Connector Trail. The course will run on the Oconee Trail to Old Water Wheel Trail. Then the Old Waterwheel Trail to the Foothills Trail. You take the FHT to 710 and turn RIGHT. You head aprox 3 miles down and turn left onto Winding Stairs Trail. You go up Winding Stairs Trail 3 miles to Cherry Hill Campground and turn around back to the start. Heading a different way into the park to finish by the lake. 100% runnable!!!
The Half Marathon will use trails within the park as well as the Foothills Trail.
The course starts at Oconee State Park and takes the Oconee Trail to the Old Waterwheel Trail. Then you turn right onto the Foothills Trail just like the 50k start. Then when you come to the oconee Connector trail you turn RIGHT and head to Oconee Station. You hit an aid station and turn back to the start/finish. Heading a different way into the park to finish by the lake. VERY RUNNABLE!
Directions
624 State Park RD
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
Enter the park and go to the Visitor's Center. There will be someone directing traffic morning of. PARKING IS $2 cash so please bring money for the park.
Other Info
Awards:
ALL 50k finishers get a hand made medal
top 3 male and female for both race get special prize
ALL 50k finishers get a hand made medal
top 3 male and female for both race get special prize
Start time:
50k = 6:00 am from the Visitors Center at Oconee State Park
Half Marathon = 7:00 am from the Visitors Center at Oconee State Park.
WHERE TO STAY:
Book a cabin at Oconee State Park. Youll be able to walk to the start or back from the finish. HOW EASY!
Call them today (864) 638-5353
http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/oconee/lodging.aspx
AFTER PARTY!!!
Chattooga River Resort & Campground
The resort is sponsoring our race and hosting our official after party. First half or 50k? 100th? Doesn't matter come enjoy a live band, fully stocked Tiki Bar, bon fire,
Party starts at 3 pm but the awards are at 5 pm. They have lodging and campgrounds. They are located just 15 minutes from Oconee State Park. http://www.chattoogaresort.com/
Aid stations:
The 50k will have 5 aid stations fully stocked
The Half Marathon will have 2 aid stations fully stocked.
Cutoff time:
10 hours for the 50k and 5 hours for the half marathon
WE ARE A GREEN RACE!
Cupless Race:
This is a cupless race. So if you want water or any liquids during the race you MUST have a bottole or bladder to carry water.
Trash pick up award:
$100 CASH to whom ever collects the MOST trash along the course.
Rules:
RUNNERS MUST CARRY capacity for 22 oz of water at all time for the 50k!
Meaning a bottle, pack or bladder.
No littering, no being a jerk, no cutting the course, no being mean to volunteers or race staff, no breaking the law etc. IF you do any of this or we feel you have violated the spirit of the race then we will DQ you and ban you PERMANTLY from any future RUN BUM TOURS race!
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
All runners of both races get a race tech tee
price:
$40 for the half and $45 for the 50k until February 15th until sold out
$50/$55 until April 1st unless sold out
$60/65. until May 1st unless sold out
race day registration for each race is $75 IF IT IS NOT SOLD OUT
SHIRTS
To be guaranteed a shirt you must be registered by tax day April 15th!
All runners of both races get a race tech tee
price:
$40 for the half and $45 for the 50k until February 15th until sold out
$50/$55 until April 1st unless sold out
$60/65. until May 1st unless sold out
race day registration for each race is $75 IF IT IS NOT SOLD OUT
SHIRTS
To be guaranteed a shirt you must be registered by tax day April 15th!
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