The Mountain Bridge Marathons

Wednesday, April 06 2005 @ 05:16 PM PDT

Contributed by: mkirk

A low key running event at my place...

UPDATED 4/28 **new** Possible additional lodging available at start/finish!The Mountain Bridge Marathons

What: Four wilderness marathons held on the same day; 100% trail; 24.7 miles + 6,500' climb = ~marathon

When: Saturday, May 28

Where: Start and Finish at my house @ 4 Punctatum Place, Cleveland, SC 29635

Fee: No $$$, this is a low-key gathering of fun-loving, friendly mountain runners. Please obey rules. Limit: ~20 per marathon

Course: One loop with lots of rocks, roots, and climbs - mostly runnable. Nice waterfalls and vistas. No PRs likely. One intermediate aid/crew point (1 mile down road from house)

Accommodations: Room for some bedrolls on the porch, room for a few tents around house. **4 bedroom main house may be available for rent over Memorial Day weekend, let me know if interested** Overflow camping at Scott Wolfe’s 20 minutes away in Brevard, NC. Also, 25 backcountry campsites in the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area (Jones Gap/Caesar's Head SP). Most are along the course. See SouthCarolinaParks.com for info.

Relay Teams: Depending on interest, teams of 2-4 runners can tally totals from all 4 events from the day.

Itinerary:

Marathon #1: 6AM start, counter-clockwise (Raven Cliff [16.6 mile] cut-off time: 11AM)

Marathon #2: 12PM start, clockwise (Raven Cliff [8.1 mile] cut-off time: 3PM)

Potluck Style Dinner @ 4-7PM

Marathon #3: 6PM start, counter-clockwise (Raven Cliff [16.6 mile] cut-off time: 11PM)

Marathon #4: 11:59PM start, any direction (Raven Cliff cut-off time: Sunday, 6AM)

Rules:

-Runners must register before each marathon
-Runners must "start at the gun" no sooner/later
-Runners must carry a map of MBWA
-Runners must PACK OUT all trash
-Be joyful and respect other creatures
-Bring at least one food/drink item to share at potluck aid/dinner

(use reply forum below to RSVP [which marathon(s)] and coordinate with foodstuffs)

Entrants

Matt Kirk
David Kirk
Scott Brockmeier
Mike Day
Brian Kistner
Doug Dawkins
Mark Long
Tom Gabell

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Authored by: David Kirk on Wednesday, April 06 2005 @ 06:02 PM PDT

Matt- Please put us down. Knowing your place at Caesar's Head, the trails, falls, etc., it w/b great. I personally could use at this point a lower-key event that reaffirms why I took up the sport to begin with and what I continue to seek from it: good fellowship, outstanding views, soft single-track trails, and an event to challenge one's own limitations. Reserve a place for us on the porch. BTW, does Jay know a crowd is decending? David and Patti Kirk

The Mountain Bridge Marathons - Authored by: mkirk on Wednesday, April 06 2005 @ 06:10 PM PDT

The Mountain Bridge Marathons - Authored by: scott on Thursday, April 07 2005 @ 06:48 AM PDT

The Mountain Bridge Marathons - Authored by: mday on Thursday, April 07 2005 @ 07:52 AM PDT

The Mountain Bridge Marathons - Authored by: scott on Thursday, April 07 2005 @ 10:50 AM PDT

The Mountain Bridge Marathons - Authored by: mkirk on Thursday, April 07 2005 @ 04:48 PM PDT

The Mountain Bridge Marathons - Authored by: mday on Friday, April 08 2005 @ 01:00 AM PDT

The Mountain Bridge Marathons - Authored by: joey on Friday, April 08 2005 @ 03:48 AM PDT

The Mountain Bridge Marathons - Authored by: mday on Saturday, April 09 2005 @ 03:56 AM PDT

Authored by: bkistner on Saturday, April 09 2005 @ 12:30 PM PDT

Matt,

You can probably count me in. Sorry, Umstead didn't go as planned. Don't beat yourself up. There are always other races and better days. I received a big dose of keeping things in perspective last weekend, as well. I fractured my left great toe while training on the Shut-In Ridge trail. However, if all goes well, I should be back in-shape for your fun runs! Take care.

Brian

The Mountain Bridge Marathons - Authored by: mkirk on Tuesday, April 12 2005 @ 12:53 PM PDT

Authored by: mday on Tuesday, April 12 2005 @ 07:57 AM PDT

Matt, we're planning on being there. Since we will have a large party (lots of kids) we will probably camp at Ceasers Head SP.

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Mike Day
Member, Mangum Track Club

The Mountain Bridge Marathons - Authored by: mkirk on Tuesday, April 12 2005 @ 12:45 PM PDT

Course "cutoffs" extended

Authored by: mkirk on Tuesday, April 12 2005 @ 01:01 PM PDT

I ran the loop clockwise yesterday and decided to extend the "cutoffs" to be a little more generous to those looking to really enjoy one loop. I think sub 6 hours is a fair challenge for most people to meet who want to run consecutive marathons. I ran 5:45 after a preview in summer temperatures, running out of water at 13 miles, spending long breaks showering under waterfalls and lots of walking. So I think most people should be able to go sub six, there may be a sub-6 award in order...

Authored by: boogieman on Tuesday, April 26 2005 @ 05:15 PM PDT

Matt
Count me in for the first two runs. I'll be there Friday afternoon and would like either porch/woodshed/barn/tent space; whichever you have left.

Thanks. Doug

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Boogieman

Authored by: Byron Backer on Saturday, May 21 2005 @ 04:29 AM PDT

Hey Matt,
I would like to play next sat. Please put me down for the first run, if it is not full. I won't get up there until sat. morning, since I will probably be working a bit late on friday. Looking forward to a new run. See you sat.
Byron

The Mountain Bridge Marathons - Authored by: mkirk on Wednesday, May 25 2005 @ 07:51 AM PDT

The Mountain Bridge Marathons - Authored by: bkistner on Thursday, May 26 2005 @ 04:52 AM PDT

The Mountain Bridge Marathons - Authored by: joey on Thursday, May 26 2005 @ 06:23 PM PDT

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