Application

Race Application

Brief Overview

This unique event features a 10k race, a 5k race, and a 5k walk around TVA’s scenic Raccoon Mountain hydroelectric reservoir. Proceeds from the race benefit TVA’s Partners in Education Program.

All events begin at 7:30 AM EDT

Contact Info

Theresa Samuelian

Awards Info

For the 10K & 5K Race: Overall Female & Male, Masters (40 +), Grand Masters (50+)

10K -1st, 2nd & 3rd place male & female runners ( 5 year age groups): 19 & under -20-24 - 25-29 - 30-34 - 35-39 - 40-44 - 45-49 - 50-54 - 55-59 - 60-64 - 65-69 - 70+

5K  - 1st, 2nd & 3rd place male & female runners( 10 year age groups): 14 & under-15 - 19 –20- 29-30-39-40-49 - 50-59 - 60+

** There will be no duplication of awards.

Location

The event is at the Raccoon Mountain facility with the race starting and ending at Laurel Point. The access gate to the reservior will be closed at 7:10 AM EDT. Participants must be through the gate prior to that time.

Registration

Early registratoin is 20.00 until August 9, 2008.
Registration is 25.00 after that date and day of race (6:30-7:15)
Current CTC memebers can take a 3.00 discount.

You can register at Active.com or use a paper application

There will be packet pick-up at the downtown Sports Barn on Friday August 22, 2008 from 4 - 7 PM.

Directions

From I-24 W, Take Exit 175 and make a right onto Browns Ferry Road. Take a left on Elder Mountain Road. Follow the road up the mountain and take a left at the Raccoon Mountain Entrance. Follow signs to the race.
From I – 24 E, Take Exit 175 and make a left onto Browns Ferry Road. Take a left on Elder Mountain Road. Follow the road up the mountain and take a left at the Raccoon Mountain Entrance. Follow signs to the race.

Benefits

Partners in Education - sponsored school - Jasper Middle School

Course Info

The course will be closed to traffic. The course begins and ends at Laurel Point. The 10K course is one loop around the reservoir. There is a good hill between mile 4 and 5. The 5K course and walk are and out and back course. There is a slight climb to the reservoir. There will be several water stations on both courses.


*** Both the 10K and the 5K are currently being certified. Official TN course certification is expected before the event.