Downhill @ Dawn 1/2 Marathon
Ridgecrest Conference Center
June 4-5, 2010
Race Day - Saturday, June 5, 2010
Race Time:
Dawn - 6:01am
...but those who trust in the LORD will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 hcsb
Our second annual 1/2 marathon will run from Ridgecrest to Old Fort. Worship and family activities make this a weekend you and your family won't want to miss.
2008 Race Commentary by Stacie with ChristianRunners.org
Race Information: Check-in for rooms as well as check-in to pick up your race packets (whether you stay on campus or not) is Friday afternoon beginning at 3pm in Pritchell Hall (follow signs to Registration) on the Ridgecrest Campus. Pre-race packets, racing bibs, computer chips, medical release waivers and shirts will be distributed from a table in the lobby of Pricthell Hall if you have pre-registered. For those who are a part of the pre-race pasta buffet, we will begin serving at 6pm. The location of the pre-race meal will be posted on this website prior to the event.
Race Day: The race will start at 6:01am. from Royal Gorge, between the Royal Gorge Apartments and the Maple hotel. Bagels and bananas and water will be available to all runners beginning at 5am. There is on-campus parking (secure) for those staying off campus. The simplest parking is near Woodland (building on campus) the ARC and parking near the start of the race in Royal Gorge. At the finish line water, bananas and bagels will be available. Runners will also be shuttled back to the Ridgecrest campus either to their hotels or to their vehicles parked in one of our parking lots.
Prizes will be awarded to all winners beginning at 12 noon Saturday. Lunch will be provided back at the Ridgecrest campus. The specific location for the lunch will be announced as we get closer to race day.
Directions: Ridgecrest Conference Center is located just off of exit 66 on I-40 in North Carolina.
If you have any pre-race or race day questions, please email me, Ron Pratt at ron.pratt@lifeway.com or feel free to call me, Ron Pratt, 1.615.251.2065. See you Friday!
This event is brought to you in partnership with www.christianrunners.org
Race Management
The Nashville Striders running club is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote running, walking, and general fitness as lifelong endeavors. For more information on the Nashville Striders you can visit their website a www.nashvillestriders.com.
Course Description for Certified Half Marathon Course
With course certification in hand the USA Track and Field and RRCA have made our certification request official. This unique ½ Marathon will wind it’s way for 13.1 miles around Black Mountain, North Carolina, down the Old Fort Mountain on Old Highway 70 and finish at First Baptist Church, Old Fort, North Carolina. The first 3 miles, on pavement, will be out and back starting from the LifeWay campus at Ridgecrest. The first 1 ½ miles will be slightly downhill. The next 2 miles will be back UP HILL to the main campus. Once back at the LifeWay Ridgecrest campus, runners will be turning left to go down Old Fort Mountain. The next 10 miles, mostly downhill, will offer the runner 3 miles on packed dirt and gravel and 7 miles on pavement. There will be a couple of places along the final 10 miles where the runner will experience some gradual up hill grades, but the last 10 miles are primarily downhill. Shuttles will provide transportation back to Ridgecrest after the race every 15-30 minutes as needed. click here to view half marathon route
Water stations will be at the beginning and every 2-3 miles down the mountain. Port-A-Jons will also be provided along the route.
You will experience some absolutely incredible views on this Downhill @ Dawn Half Marathon. The wooded mountains are majestic. You will pass some beautiful streams and rivers and The Old Geyser park. You may even be fortunate enough to see "spectators" (goats) along the route. The entire experience will be a time for celebrating the greatness of our Creator God.
Race Fees and Meal Options
Race Fee - $55 prior to April 1, 2010
Race Fee - $60 prior to June 1, 2010
Race Fee - $65 Race Day.
The race fee will include the race, race shirt, finisher medals, race morning bananas and bagles.
Pre Race Pasta Buffet Dinner, Friday - $19.00 per person
Awards Luncheon, Saturday - $13.00 per person
Lodging
You will want to stay on campus and enjoy the great accommodations at Ridgecrest. We have a number of both Deluxe and Standard hotel accommodations available. Simply call 1.800.588.7222 to book your reservations for the race and your room or click the link below.
| Ridgecrest - Lodging Prices - Per Night | Single/Double Occupancy | Triple Occupancy |
| Deluxe Accommodations | $89.00 | $99.00 |
| Standard Accommodations | $79.00 | $89.00 |
...and run with endurance the race that lies before us... Hebrews 12:1 hcsb
Emergency Medical Care
Since we will run through two different counties (Buncombe and Mc Dowell) we have enlisted the support of both counties to provide EMS and police services to help ensure that our runners are as safe as possible and to make sure that we have Medical services available. We will also provide water stations at various locations along the course.
Click Here to Download the Downhill @ Dawn Medical Release Form
Prizes
Besides the thrill of the event, there will be prizes awarded to first and second place in various age categories.
Schedule
Friday -
3:00 pm - Arrivals and pre-race packet pick up
6:00 pm - Pre-race Pasta Banquet
7:00 pm - Worship Celebration and Pre-Race Information
Saturday -
6:01 am - Downhill @ Dawn - 1/2 Marathon
12:00 pm - Lunch and Prizes/Awards
I am able to do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phillippians 4:13
Ridgecrest Conference Center
PO Box 128 - Ridgecrest, NC 28770
Relax on 1,300 acres of Appalachian peace and quiet. And if you get tired of relaxing, enjoy tennis, hiking, laser tag, a climbing wall, disc golf, volleyball, and more. There’s also miniature golf or the quaint little craft stores in neighboring Black Mountain. And Asheville is a short drive away, where you can visit the Biltmore Estate or Billy Graham’s Training Center at The Cove.
Reserve accommodations when registering for the event. To learn more about LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center, visit http://www.lifeway.com/ridgecrest.
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