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October 4, 2008

7am – 7pm

 

2008 RESULTS

 

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Training

 

 

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 go toward the newly established Iron Mountain Trail Runners Club.

 

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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Online Registration

 

Payment Form

 

Entrants

 

Damascus/Lodging

 

Aid Stations (and elevation profile)

 

Crew Directions

 

Schedule

 

Course Map

 

 

2006 RESULTS
2007 RESULTS

 

Contact:

Eric Grossman

race director

egrossman@ehc.edu