Race Info

JUST THE FACTS

DATE:             January 17-18, 2015
START TIME:  9am
LOCATION:     Hiker Hostel, Dahlonega, GA
EVENTS:        12hr and 24hr Timed Events
PACKET PICKUP:
Race Day from 7:30-8:30am @ Hiker Hostel

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Course Information

  • The course is a .65 mile  dirt trail with approximately 100' of elevation gain per lap. The race will start near the back deck of the hostel.  The race will start in a clockwise direction and will change direction every 6 hours.
  • There will be one fully stocked aid station ON the back deck of the hostel. There will be plenty of typical race foods available all day (water, sports drink, gels, pretzels, bananas, oranges, PB&J, etc). As the day progresses there will be chicken broth/soup and warm foods available. Depending on the daytime temperatures, warm drinks may be available all day.
  • There is a fire pit across from the aid station where racers and crew can keep warm.
  • Bathroom facilities are in the basement of the hostel and can be accessed from the back deck. There will also be a port-a-john.
  • The basement of the hostel will be  used as the "warming tent" and first aid will be located here.

Race Rules

  • No pacers allowed.
  • Headlamps are required for all racers... the course will be marked with chem-lights for overnight hours, but there is no other lighting.
  • Runners may receive aid from crew members in the designated aid area only. Please notify event staff if you abandon the race prior to the finish time.
  • There is no credit for partial laps. The distance after the last FULL lap completed at the 12 or 24 hour mark will be the official finish distance.

Crew Information

  • All racers are welcome to have crew support.
  • Because space is limited, we ask that only crews for 24-hour racers set up tents. Crew members will have access to the kitchen in the basement. The kitchen is stocked with a normal assortment of pots, pans, and dishes. There is a stove/oven, microwave and refrigerator. All we ask is that you clean up after yourselves!
  • There is a 24 Hour Super Wal-Mart 6 miles away in Dahlonega. If you need anything during the race. There are also a variety of restaurants in town. One local Chinese restaurant and Papa John's Pizza deliver to the hostel.

Lodging

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The preferred lodging is, of course, The Hiker Hostel !

There will be a 2-night minimum for the race weekend. The hostel offers bunks for $18/person/night, private rooms for $42/night for up to two people and private "Container Cabins" for $55/night for up to two people. If you want to know more about the hostel or make a reservation for
the race (or any other day), visit us at www.hikerhostel.com.

The Hiker Hostel is 6 miles from Dahlonega, where you can find a variety of restaurants...fast food, pizza, Italian food, Mexican food, an Irish pub, a steakhouse, etc. One local Chinese restaurant and Papa Johns Pizza deliver to the hostel, as well. The Super Wal-Mart in town is open 24 hours for any last minute needs.
Visit the Dahlonega, GA Chamber of Commerce website to find out what Dahlonega has to offer.
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  Josh & Leigh Saint
  Race Directors
  dumassevents@gmail.com