2012 Results:
Winners of TEAM Competition: Atlanta Trail Runners
Winners of Ophthalmology TEAM Competition: Professional Eye Associates
What: 10K Trail Run
When: Saturday, March 3, 2012
Start Time: 9:00am (Check-in starts at 8:00am)
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. )
Trail: Yellow Vineyard Mountain Trail
Why: All proceeds benefit Georgia Eye Bank
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 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 course on 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.
Photography: Patterson Photography
Timing: Provided by GUTS (Georgia Ultrarunning and Trailrunning Society).
Master of Ceremonies: Colleen McCrory
Entry Fee: $30. A $5 discount is available for teams! Create your own team on Active.com. Payment by credit cards is available via Active.com. 100% of proceeds from this event are donated to Georgia Eye Bank!
Spirit Runners: We realize not everyone is up to a 10K run in early March. There is still a way you can participate and get a really nice prize! Make a donation and receive a gift from Georgia Eye Bank:
$50: Georgia Eye Bank Polo Shirt
$100: Georgia Eye Bank Button Down Shirt (or Polo Shirt)
$150: Georgia Eye Bank Full Zip Fleece (or Polo Shirt or Button Down Shirt)
Accommodations: Holiday Inn, Cartersville Call 770-386-0830 to make your reservation and ask for the special $69 “Vision Trek” rate.
Goodies: Short sleeve technical shirts will be given to all runners (Women’s cut and Men’s cut). Breakfast sandwiches prepared by Chef Lowell, baked goods and fruit will also be provided to runners and volunteers.
Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to Top Three Overall, Top Three Females (under 40), Top Three Males (under 40), Top Three Master Females (40 and over) and Top Three Master Males (40 and over)
Registration: Limited to 150 participants! Since there is no race day registration, register at Active.com by Friday, February 24, 2012. In-store registration at all Big Peach Running Company locations until Monday, February 27th at 8:00pm. Registration at the Atlanta/Brookhaven store will be available until Wednesday, February 29th at 8:00pm.
Participant List: Updated on February 20, 2012
Trail Running Workshop and Course Practice Run: Saturday, January 21st and Saturday, February 18th. This will be held at the Riverside Pavilion at Lake Allatoona in Cartersville.
The workshop will begin at 9:00am. Race Director, Mari Fridenmaker, will provide tips about trail running along with important aspects of the Vision Trek 10K course. The run will begin at 10:00am. It is a 10K out-and-back course. Be sure to bring your own fluid and/or nutrition for the run.
The park is closed, however we have permission to park outside of the gate, off the road on the side where the mail box is located. Walk through the gate and you will see the Riverside Pavilion on your left.
Contact: Mari Fridenmaker (404.667.0817 or trimarifri@gmail.com)
2012 Presenting Sponsor:
Atlanta Ophthalmology Associates
2012 Supporting Sponsors:
West Georgia Eye Care – Dr. Jimmy Brooks and Dr. Cynthia Nix
2012 Contributing Sponsors:
2011 Race Photos Provided by DaveM Photography