Saturday, October 22, 2011 -- Oak Hill, WV / ACE Adventure Center
10th Annual ACE New River Gorge-ous Trail Run & Walk
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[ Register Online ] with Active.com
Online Registration Closing Date is Oct. 22, 2011, 10:00 AM PST.
Or register on race day from 8am to 10am.
It's time once again for the famous New River Gorge-ous Trail Run and Walk! Come and enjoy the fall colors of beautiful Southern West Virginia while running or walking on picturesque trails hovering above the New River Gorge.
All of the courses wander through deep hard wood forests and offer spectacular views of the river and the historic town of Thurmond 1,000 feet below. So whether you come for some great competition or a leisurely jog or stroll, you'll enjoy every step of your trek over some of the most scenic paths in the state.
Bring along family and friends to enjoy some of the other amenities at ACE Adventure Resort.The full-service dining lodge, the Lost Paddle Bar and Grill, whitewater rafting, and horseback riding are just a few of the many adventures to be had. ACE even provides free camping to racers! But for those of you who look for more comfy lodging, check out our chalets and cabins (be sure to reserve these early!).
Don't miss this great opportunity to enjoy the Gorge-ous autumn of West Virginia!
Itinerary for the Trail Run
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Friday October 21, 2011
- All Day - Race Course Open for practice.
Saturday October 22, 2011 Race Day
- 8am to 10am - Registration and Packet Pickup at Start/Finish Transition
- 10:30am - PreRace Meeting at Start/Finish Transition
- 11:00am - Race Start
- 12pm to 2pm - FREE Burrito Lunch for Racers at Start/Finish Transition
($5 per person for all others) - 2:00pm - Awards Ceremony at Start/Finish Transition (approximate time)
Know The Signs!
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Click on each race for a map of the route:
- Long Trail Run: 13-miles BLUE ARROWS . . . [Long-Blue Map]
- Short Trail Run: 8-miles RED ARROWS . . . [Short-Red Map]
- Trail Walk: 5-miles GREEN ARROWS . . . [Walk-Green Map]
Registration Fees . . . (Splits starting at age 15)
$30.00 - Long Trail Run
$20.00 - Short Trail Run
$15.00 -Trail Walk
$5.00 - (add'l) Late Fee for Race Day Registration
Camping/Lodging
Camping is free to racers! See lodging options at: www.aceraft.com/west-virginia-lodging
Location
Latitude, Longitude = W 81 5' 48", N 37 58' 27" UTM: 491502.47, 4202970.87
ACE Adventure Resort
#1 Concho Road
Minden, WV 25879
Directions - IMPORTANT NOTE:
Follow U.S. Highway 19 to Oak Hill, WV. Take the Main Street exit. Turn north at the stop sign. Directly across from the BP gas station, turn left on Minden Road. Follow the signs to ACE - it's 2.9 miles.
When using Google Maps, Map Quest, OnStar and other GPS units for directions – they will sometimes give the shortest or most direct instructions – these directions may not be the most practical course of action. Use the following directions when you get close to our location.
Any problems give ACE a call 1.800.787.3982 or 304.469.2651 and visit www.aceraft.com/directions-to-ace-west-virginia
Start Date: | 2011-10-22 Start Time: 11:00am |
Event Name: | 10th Annual ACE New River Gorge-ous Trail Run & Walk |
Location(s): |
Oak Hill, WV 25901 ACE Adventure Center |
Event Type(s): |
Run Off Road Walk |
Event Distance(s): | 4.5mi 7.5mi 13.2mi |
Contact(s): |
ACE Adventure Resort Phone: 800-787-3982 Toll Free Email: ace@aceraft.com |
Affiliate(s): | |
Comments: | Two trail run distances (long, short) and trail walk |
Offsite URL: | www.aceraft.com/fall-events |