XTERRA Desoto State Park 8K and 15K

2018-2019 XTERRA Alabama Trail Run Series
Event Time Price
15K Trail Run 8:00AM CDT – 11:00AM CDT $40.00
8K Trail Run 8:00AM CDT – 11:00AM CDT $35.00

Place:
Desoto State Park
7104 DeSoto Parkway NE
Ft Payne, AL US 35967

Description:
Race number 4 of The 2018 -2019 XTERRA Alabama Trail Run Series presented by Black Squirrel Events will be held December 8, 2018 at Lake Desoto State Park in Ft Payne Alabama. Start time 8:00am

BSE Mountain Bike Series: The Black Squirrel Mountain Bike Series Event will start after the run at 11:00am

Course Description: Distance Options 15K or 8K on the trails at Desoto State Park. Awesome venue continuing in the rustic tradition of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), mountainous Desoto State Park is nestled atop beautiful Lookout Mountain in scenic Northeast Alabama and accented by many rushing waterfalls and fragrant wildflowers that will simply take your breath away. Developed in the late 1930s, the hard-working and dedicated men of the CCC made many natural enhancements to the park that have withstood the test of time and will last for future generations. Come commune with Mother Nature as DeSoto State Park offers a family-friendly atmosphere that holds wonders for people of all ages!. Single and double track trails that offer a challenging course to both novice and experienced trail runners. A course that opens enough for a large volume of entrants, without bottlenecks on the single track portions. Lots of elevation changes without being overly technical. A course that traverses exciting and diverse terrain. This venue has plenty of parking for all participants and a great place for spectators to relax, view the race, and take in the scenery..

Awards: Medals and prizes will be awarded to our overall top 3 Male and Female finishers for each race along with top Male and Female Masters 40-49 and Grand Masters 50 +. 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). Age based on December 31, 2019 Birth date

Chip Timing: Disposable and reusable RFID chip timing from ChronoTrack by Race Krewe.

Packet pickup: The morning of the race starting at 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at Desoto State Park. Race starts at 8:00 a.m.

Entry Fees: Includes soft cotton race t-shirt – subject to availability for race day registrations.Chance to win a Special Edition XTERRA Alabama Rtic 20 Cooler on Race Day and at the Series Finale at Cheaha State Park. Preregistration 15K Trail Run $40 / Race Day Registration $45. Preregistration 8K Trail Run $35 / Race Day Registration $40