Welcome to the

11th Annual Virginia Creeper Marathon


Sponsored and managed by the State of Franklin Track Club

2009 race date - TBA

Virginia Creeper Trail - Abingdon, Virginia
Non-refundable entry fee: $10
NO race-day registration.

2008 Results: Overall | Age Groups

Due to the nature of the course and support facilities, race management reserves the right to limit the race-day field to ~100 runners.

AMENITIES
Please note: This is a low-key, low-frills event. Amenities are minimal.
Race memento (paperweight with race logo) will be given to race-day participants. Awards will be presented to the overall male and female winners. Trophies will be awarded to the top (1) finisher in the following age groups, male and female: 29-under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. A finish certificate will be mailed to first-time marathoners. Other finishers will receive post card results.


COURSE
Race starts and finishes at the junction of the Virginia Creeper Trail and Watauga Road (St. Rt. 677), near Abingdon, Virginia. This USATF certified course (VA98035RT) is pleasantly scenic. Following an out-and-back first two miles on gently rolling Watauga Road, the rest of the race is run on the Virginia Creeper Trail, a former railroad bed. One of the two out-and-back segments on the Trail is repeated, as is a short portion of the other segment. Runners pass the start/finish area at 2, 9, 18 and 25 miles. The Trail is flat to gentle grade, with (except for the occasional wooden trestle) a soft running surface. Aid stations (water/sports drink) every 2 - 2.5 miles, with refreshments and homemade goodies at the finish.


For additional info, contact
Frank Kibler, Race Director
(423) 288-4595 (H)
E-mail: runfrankrun@hotmail.com


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