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North Carolina > Hiddenite Half Marathon
Hiddenite,
NC
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Date
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Event
Details
Held in combination with the Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts,
the Hiddenite Half Marathon made its debut in 2007 as part of this
annual crafts, food and entertainment fair that draws more than 10,000
visitors every September to this hamlet nestled in North Carolina's
Brushy Mountains. Limited to 250 runners, the half-marathon takes
runners on a paved, hilly,
rural point-to-point course along country backroads, past a number of
churches and forests, and within view of scenic Rocky Face Mountain.
The race starts at 8:30 AM at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in nearby
Taylorsville, and the finish line is at the Lucas Mansion at the
Hiddenite Center. Packet pickup and race day registration are at the
Hiddenite Elementary School.
Other than the fall festival, the town of Hiddenite is perhaps best
known for its world-famous Emerald Hollow Mine, the nation's only
emerald mine open for prospecting to the public. The mine is home to
more than 60 different varieties of naturally occurring gems, and has
been the subject of profiles on both the National Geographic Channel
and the Discovery Channel.
Race
Weather & Climate
September weather conditions in this small North Carolina town, which
lies about 60 miles east of Winston-Salem, tend to be mild to cool,
with temperatures that range between 58°F and 81°F.
Rainfall is always a possibility, as precipitation averages slightly
over 4 inches for the month.
Fees
$25 for the half marathon, if registered by September 8, 2009
$30 after Sept. 8 through the day of the race
Registration
To register for the fall 2009 running of North Carolina's Hiddenite
Half Marathon, print out and mail in this
downloadable application.
Website
www.alexandercountync.gov
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