Georgia > XTERRA Thrill in the Hills Trail Race Fort Yargo
State Park,
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Date
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Event
Details
The wooded hills and trails of northern Georgia’s Fort Yargo
State Park welcome the
second annual running of the Thrill in the Hills
Trail Race in 2008, for 13.1 miles of gently sloping yet challenging
terrain that promises to leave runners breathless, race organizers say,
thanks to both the scenery and the race itself.
With 15 miles of trails looping through its 1,814 acres, the park
(which lies just south of the town of Winder) is
the perfect fit for a trail race half-marathon. The race –
which is limited to 450 participants – also offers ample
scenery along the way, including the 260-acre Marbury Creek Reservoir
lake that sits at the park’s center and the original,
1792-era log cabin fort from which the park gets its name.
Described by organizers as “terrain with rolling hills and
minimal technical sections,” the race starts at the
park’s lakeshore and quickly heads into the woods, and
provides a “great single- and double-track off-road running
experience,” along its mountain bike trails, they add.
Race
Weather & Climate
Just off highway 316 between metro Atlanta and Athens, home of the
University of Georgia, the town of Winder typically sees late winter
weather that is highly variable. March temperatures average between
39°F and 63°F, while rainfall averages nearly 5.5
inches for the month.
Fees
$30 if registered by Feb. 21, 2008
$40 after Feb. 21 through the day of
the race
Registration
To register for the 2008 XTERRA Thrill in the Hills half marathon trail
race, click here.
