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The next Weymouth Woods 100k will be held January 15, 2011 Weymouth Woods is a beautiful state nature preserve in Southern Pines, NC. Visit www.ncparks.gov for a link to the park’s official website. I'd like
to thank Rhonda and David Lee of Lee Timing LLC for providing excellent
timing service for our inaugural event. Below you will find race results
and detailed splits for each runner. You can also find the results at
www.leetiming.com. Please feel free to
email me with any concerns about your time. More Pictures Date and Time: Saturday, January 15, 2011. 8:00am start. 20 hour time limit. Runner Limit: 60 Current Entries Cost:
$60 for MTC members and $70 for all others. After Dec.
1, 2009 it will be $85 for all runners. All runners receive long sleeve Patagonia capilene shirt (gender
specific) with logo. All finishers will receive a custom award. Course Description: Fourteen 4.47 mile loops (total 62.58 miles) through the trails of Weymouth Woods Nature Preserve. To alleviate trail congestion, the first loop will also include a .15 start from the park entrance to the trailhead. The trails are a combination of dirt, loose sand, packed sand, and some gravel. There are several wood plank boardwalks and two sets of wood stairs. Lots of slippery leaves, pine straw, and many exposed and hidden roots. Parts of the trail can be muddy and wet. Runners will cross the parking lot (several hundred yards) at the beginning and end of each loop. See the course map and the elevation chart for specifics. The course is not certified. Course Markings: The course will be marked with streamers, directional signs, and glow sticks at night. It is almost impossible to get lost. If you do, you will probably end up in someone’s back yard! Family/Crew: Family and crew are certainly welcome (it is a very accessible park), but please be aware that parking will be tight. We will be allowed to park in a maintenance area located .1 mile from the park entrance if needed. Given the length of the loops, it is a perfect venue for family or friends who would like to accompany a runner for a lap or two. Please keep in mind that bikes are not allowed in Weymouth, and dogs are welcome but must be leashed. Facilities: Indoor restrooms will be available just steps from the course. We will also have access to a heated auditorium (adjacent to the restrooms) which will be ideal for family and crew. Aid Stations: There will be one well stocked aid station at the beginning/end of each loop and a water only aid station at approx. the 2.4 mile mark. We will provide various hot and cold food. Please email me (mlewis24@nc.rr.com) with special requests. Packet Pickup: Packet pick up will be available Friday Jan. 15 from 2:00 – 6:00pm or Saturday Jan. 16 from 6:30 – 7:30am. Awards: Special awards to first place male/female overall. All finishers will receive a pottery award specially crafted for this event by one of our local potters. Travel: Southern Pines is 75 miles south of Raleigh, NC. Weymouth Woods is an easy highway drive from Raleigh Durham International Airport (approx 1hr 15min.). Click here for a regional map. There are numerous accommodations in Southern Pines/Aberdeen area offering special rates for the weekend. Our local visitor’s guide www.homeofgolf.com also provides area information. Other
Useful Facts: Average temperature in January
is 40 degrees. Click here for the
Local Weather.
The Weymouth trails will be open to the public during normal park hours. It is a popular place for dog walkers and family groups. Approximately one mile of the loop is a shared use horse trail. Please be aware that you might encounter horses, dogs, and children. The park gates will stay open beyond normal hours for this event. Family/crew can come and go as needed. Bring your gaiters – unless you want to keep picking pine straw out of your shoes! No alcohol on the premises. And – please no littering! Take your trash, even sticky gel packets, to the next aid station.
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