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Description:
An all-trail ultramarathon starting and finishing in Damascus, VA.
The footing varies from open easy running along the VA creeper trail to
technical single track. The majority of the run follows the Iron Mountain
ridgeline through the Jefferson National Forest along what used to be the Appalachian Trail. The total climb for the course is
around 8000 feet. The time limit
for official completion is 12 hours.
Entry:
$80 if postmarked by September 8th ($100
thereafter). Includes pre and post race meals, stocked aid stations, and
finisher awards. Proceeds will benefit conservation efforts within the
Holston watershed through the outdoor programs of Emory & Henry College.
Detailed Route Description:
The course sets out along the VA Creeper Trail to Straight
Branch (mile 5), where it turns to climb Iron Mountain
via the Beech Grove Trail. The course turns NE onto the Iron Mountain Trail.
The course crosses FS 90 (mile 10) and Rt 600 (mile 16). The course veers off
onto FSR 84, then Old 84, then back to 84 (mile 22) toward Dickey Gap.
Runners cut across to Barton Gap (mile 25) and then head back West on FS 643.
The course turns back up the mountain on the Rowland Creek Falls Trail (mile
29). Back on FS 84 at Hurricane Gap (mile 32), the course proceeds east, merging
with the Iron Mountain Trail. Runners follow the Iron
Mountain trail all the way back to Damascus. It crosses 600
at mile 37 and FS 90 at mile 43.
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