What
An 8K and Half Marathon trail race
Where?
On the 1400-acre Redlair Nature Preserve, located just outside Stanley, NC
Course Description
Slightly more than half of the trails are wider than single-track. This is not a technical (lots of rocks, wading across streams, etc) course. The course is NOT flat, nor is it excessive hills. Think rolling Piedmont with some punchy sections. Mostly under forest cover, wide variety of forest types. There are some portions that cross or run alongside fields.
Preliminary Half Marathon Course (5MB PDF)
Preliminary 8K Course (5MB PDF)
There are other trails at Redlair that will intersect the course. Much like running at Uwharrie, Reedy Creek, or Anne Springs Close Greenway, runners need to pay attention and follow the flagged (pink with polka dots) markers and indicators for turning and sighting. Volunteers will be placed at strategic turns/course splits. There will be at least four aid stations for the half marathon and three for the 8K.
When?
Saturday, April 30, 2010. The Half starts at 7:30AM and the 8K starts at 8:00AM.
Why?
This preserve is located thirty minutes from Charlotte and is normally not accessible to the public. The owner maintains over 80 miles of trail through some of the most beautiful ecological landscapes in the piedmont region, which include the magnificent and rare Bigleaf magnolia and endangered Schweinitz's sunflower.
Central Redlair Field. Photo Courtesy Nancy Pierce
(when you see this you will be close to the finish line!)
Your participation will benefit the Catawba Lands Conservancy, the local land trust that helps permanently protect properties like Redlair with unique conservation values. Apart from helping our cause, you will experience some stunning scenery that few people get a chance to view.
In addition to also getting a beautifully designed technical race shirt, race participants are also invited to to participate with their familes free of charge for the rest of the celebrations at Redlair. More information about the 2010 Redlair NatureFest.
Race Size Limitations
In 2011 the race will be limited to the first 200 registrants.
How Much?
Early Preregistration (starts January 1, 2011)
$26 for the 8K
$36 for the Half Marathon
Early preregistrations are guaranteed a race shirt
Preregistration
$30 for the 8K
$40 for the Half Marathon
Day of Race
$35 for the 8K
$45 for the Half Marathon
Onsite registration ends at 7:15 for the half and 7:45 for the 8K.
Help streamline registration by downloading and filling out the registration form and release form beforehand. We will take cash (correct change appreciated!), checks (made out to Catawba Lands Conservancy), or credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover only)
There are no required online processing fees or parking fees the day of the race!
Tips for online registration
Upon clicking the registration link, you are taken to the standard Catawba Lands Conservancy donation page. Choose the race you which to sign up for at the bottom of the donation amounts. Do not complicate your purchase by selecting other options designed for normal donors, such as recurring or gift donations. Do not make your donation anonymous or leave your address off! The option to help us cover the credit card fees (3%, ~$1) is optional, and not required. Do not forget to indicate your birthdate, gender, and shirt size! Sample Registration
Prefer to mail in a check?
Download the Race Flyer! Make your check out to Catawba Lands Conservancy. Mail it to
Race For The Land
Catawba Lands Conservancy
105 W. Morehead St
Charlotte, NC 28202
Your mailed letter must be postmarked by the cutoff dates above to qualify. Even local racers should not mail these in three days prior to the race. Please use the option to register online or onsite. Those coming to the office the day before to register will pay the same race day fee.
All registrants will be required to sign a standard release form. Participants can satisfy this requirement three ways. 1) You can opt to , fax, or mail a signed form when you register. 2) A reminder email will be sent out close to the race date. You can print out the form and bring it with you to the race, or 3) Sign the release the day of the race when you check in. It would be preferred to choose the first or second options.
Participants
For 2010, 169 people registered, 157 started, and 146 finished. There were 71 starters (45%) for the Half Marathon and 76 starters (55%) for the 8K.
For the Half Marathon, the average age was 37.6 years, ranging from 16 to 63. The mean finish time was 2:25:52. There were 44 males (62%), and their mean finish time was 2:15:34. There were 27 females (38%), and their mean finish time was 2:42:39.
For the 8K, the average age was 36.7 years, ranging from 13 to 60. The mean finish time was 1:09:39. There were 44 males (58%), and their mean finish time was 1:06:39. There were 32 females (42%), and their mean finish time was 1:12:48.
Individual Results
2010 Results. They are sorted first by race & time, and then by race & age groups. Overall winners are highlighted in gray. Masters (40+) winners highlighted in green. Division winners highlighted in yellow. Those that did not claim their prizes will be able to pick them up at the Charlotte Inside-Out store starting Wednesday, June 9th.
Photos!
An album of 2010 race photos has been uploaded to Facebook. An account is NOT required to view, but if you do have an account please tag yourself and your friends! Most of these photos were taken by Nancy Pierce.
Random Photos from the Course (taken May 11, 2010)
Outstanding Set of 24 Redlair Farm & Forest photos from the Charlotte Observer
Prizes
For 2010, the overall winners for the Half Marathon received a pair of Newton Running Shoes. Those who placed second overall received a $50 gift card from Inside-Out Sports. Third place finishers received a $40 card, and the first place Masters (40+) received a $30 card. The awards for the 8K were the same except the overall winners won a one hour performance session (value $90) from Mark Kane Training. Division awards (in ten year increments) won a Conservancy lunch bag stuffed with a license plate frame, decal, a Carolina Thread Trail t-shirt and chapstick.
Spread The Word!
Email or post the race flyer! Additionally, see our event page on Facebook and invite your friends!
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