2010 XTERRA GEORGIA TRAIL RUN SERIES

"Monte Sano State Park"
-- 5K ⁄ 15K Trail Run --

Monte Sano State Park Trails
Huntsville, Alabama

October 24, 2010 (Sunday)

DIRECTIONS TO THE PARK

We´re excited to present the 2nd Annual XTERRA Alabama 5K ⁄ 15K Mile Trail Race at Monte Sano State Park!
For directions to the park: Monte Sano State Park

Monte Sano State Park
5105 Nolen Ave.
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 534-3757
(256) 539-7069 (fax)

ENTRY FEES

5K

Through October 10 -> $25
October 11 - October 18 -> $30 (LATE)
Race Day Registration -> $35

15K

Through October 10 -> $30
October 11 - October 18 -> $35 (LATE)
Race Day Registration -> $40

Dirty Spokes will be handing out "Dri-Fit" shirts at each of our trail running races this year! That's right a $25.00 value with your race registration! No guarantee of T-Shirt with late or race day registration.

PACKET PICKUP

Packet pickup will be the morning of the race starting at 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Race starts at 8:30 a.m. SHARP!

RACE COURSE

This mostly flat looped course utilizes the North and South Plateau Trails, as well as the Fire Tower Trail. While never dropping down off the top plateau of the mountain, this course appeals to the new trail runner wanting to experience moderately technical trails, while will draw in the experienced trail runners looking for a fast course.

Starting in the parking lot of the picnic area, the course runs north and quickly ducks into the woods on the Fire Tower Trail heading east. The former railroad bed narrows down to a single track trail and winds its way north of park road before crossing it after a half mile. The course remains on the Fire Tower trail for another half mile as it climbs ever so slightly as it runs toward the southeast. The course turns to the east on the Bog Trail for less than a tenth of a mile before intersecting a gravel road. The course turns right and then quickly left onto the South Plateau Loop. The course elevation drops slightly for one quarter mile before crossing the paved park road, but stays straight on the South Plateau Trail for another one-third mile. From there, the course turns to the right, leaving the trails and joins up with the Cabin Road for less than two-tenths of a mile where it joins up with the North Plateau Trail. The course traverses north across the scenic overlook and then stays on the North Plateau for almost a full mile, as it turns toward the southwest then to the south. After crossing over the park road near the park entrance, the course continues to stay on the North Plateau Trail for another one-quarter mile before finishing at the overlook onto McKay Hollow.

Monte Sano State Park Trails Course Map

Click here to view the 15K course!!!
Click here to view the 5K course!!!

RACE CATEGORIES

Dirty Spokes will be handing out medals and prizes to our overall top 3 male and female finishers for each race. We will also be handing out medals to our top 3 male and female finishers in each age group (14&U, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70&U) – you must be present to receive your medal we will not mail them to you.

AWARDS

Awards will be given out when we have enough finishers in to fill the categories. Medals will be given out to the top three finishers in each category. Walkers are encouraged to participate; however, you should be able to complete the 5K ⁄ 15K at a 16 minute mile pace or under to receive an official time.