The beautiful Hickory Nut Gap in Fairview, North Carolina will be the site of the inaugural Drovers Road/Hickory Nut Gap 8K/15K on Saturday, September 1. Both races will offer a combination of trail and dirt roads within in the Drovers Road community and on adjacent roads. Following the races, participants will enjoy food and drink from Hickory Nut Gap Farms and other local vendors.
Website:
http://bit.ly/DroversRoad8K15K
Location
The start/finish and parking will be adjacent to the Old Sherrills Inn (50 Clarke Lane, Fairview), about 25 minutes south of Asheville.
Schedule – September 1
7:00-8:45 AM Packet Pickup/Late Registration
9:00 AM 8K & 15K Start
10:15 AM 8K Awards Ceremony
11:00 AM 15K Awards Ceremony
Registration
Online registration will open Thursday, March 1 at 9:00 AM and close at 9:00 PM on Thursday, August 30.
Entry Fees
8K
Early Registration (March 1-May 31) – $25
Regular Registration (June 1-July 31) – $30
Late Registration (August 1-Race Day) – $35
15K
Early Registration (March 1-May 31) – $30
Regular Registration (June 1-July 31) – $35
Late Registration (August 1-Race Day) – $40
Courses
Both races will run the same course with the 8K completing it once and the 15K, twice. They will be run primarily on single-track trail with some dirt roads and pasture for the 15K runners.
Packet Pickup/Late Registration
Saturday, September 1 – 7:00-8:45 AM – Old Sherrills Inn
Stuff
Each pre-registered runner will receive a special, one-time race shirt to mark the occasion. There may be shirts available to those who register on-site on race day.
Post-Race
Post-race food and drink be provided by Hickory Nut Gap Farms and other local businesses near the Old Sherrills Inn.
Awards
The awards ceremonies will take place near the finish line and food area. In both races overall awards will be given to the top 3 male/female and top male/female masters. Age group awards will be given in the following age groups: 15 & Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80 & Over.
If you cannot stay for the awards ceremony, please ask a friend to pick it up for you.
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