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What

8 hour run on a 1.1813 mile loop course. No wimps, no whiners. But lots of other stuff. PREVIOUS ULTRA/ENDURANCE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED! This is NOT a good first ultra due to the potentially extreme heat.

When / Where

Saturday, August 4, 2012, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs, Georgia.
Race HQ: Picnic shelter #7.

Course

The course is 1.1813 miles long, almost entirely trail. Being trail, you should expect roots, rocks, sand, and wildlife. There is also a very short section of pavement each loop, but you'll barely notice it!

Registration

• Registration for the 2012 race will open in the spring
• ABSOLUTELY NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!

Packet Pickup

• Race morning beginning at 6:30 am.

Directions to Sweetwater Creek

From I-20 exit #44 at Thornton Road, turn south (left if heading west, right if heading east) and go 1/4 miles.
Turn right on Blairs Bridge Road. After 2 miles, turn left on Mount Vernon Road.
Turn left on Factory Shoals Rd. and follow signs to the Interpretive Center.
Follow race signage for race parking instructions.

Who

• Veteran ultra runners ONLY! If I do not know you, proof of worthiness is required. This is NOT a good first ultra due to the potentially extreme heat. Why? See WEATHER below.
• NO BANDITS. NO PACERS.
• No dogs allowed on course (sorry, but leashes are a hazard on loop courses).
• Limited to 100 runners.

Awards

Overall Hottest Male & Hottest Female.

Counting

All runners will be chip timed.

Aid

• One fully stocked aid station at start/finish. Included will be darn near everything you need: wide variety of sweet and salty foods, sports drink, water & lots of ice. Runner-heckling volunteers included at no extra charge.
• There will be NO pain killers (ibuprofen, tylenol, etc.) of any type provided by the race.
• You must provide your own electrolytes pills (SCaps, Endurolytes, etc.).

You must provide your own electrolytes pills (SCaps, Endurolytes, etc.).

Weather

At the Hot To Trot 8 Hour Race, our goal is to provide the race as advertised. As the name implies, you can count on it being HOT (we had a freak cold snap in 2004, but we're pretty sure that won't happen again). Temps are easily in the 90's this time of year in Georgia, with humidity off the scale. Hyponatremia and dehydration can be serious. Runners are expected to use proper electrolytes in order to stay alive! Ice is provided throughout the race for your use to keep that core body temperature down! The race director reserves the right to pull anyone whom he feels is putting themselves in danger. If you do not know how to manage your electrolytes, learn BEFORE this run, not during!

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FAQ

How hard is the course?

The course is 8 hours hard. To put that into perspective, the previous course at Clyde Shepherd was only about 5 hours hard because the first 3 hours were easy. There are roots, rocks, sand, possibly a blow down, and two climbs each loop. Those climbs will be very easy the first few times you do them.

When will the entry list be posted?

The entry list will be continually updated on UltraSignup.com.

Is there a wait list?

No, the wait list is now closed. No more entries will be accepted.

Why do you ask on the entry form if I'm a vegetarian?

Because, being a former vegetarian, I remember how annoying it is to pay an entry fee and then basically have no food that met my dietary requirements. Therefore, the aid will be vegetarian friendly (NOT vegan). Gelatin-free jelly on the PBJ sandwich. We cookout around 2:00, and veggie burgers are available (on request) for veg heads.

I'm a wuss. Do I have to be out the for 8 hours?

Well if you're a wuss, you should probably stay far away from Hot to Trot, But to answer your question, no. A lot of folks will only run a few hours then leave. Some have a mileage goal, and once they reach that, will stop. You have 8 hours to accumulate as many or as few miles as you wish.

Does the race provide electrolyte pills?

No. You will need to bring your own. We will have a eloctrolyte drink and lots of salty foods. But you must bring your own electrolytes. And just to be clear, you WILL need them.

Does the race provide pain relievers (Tylenol, Motrin, etc)?

No. Again, bring your own. Taking such medications in conjunction with dehydration greatly increases the risk of renal failure. We will not take that responsibility.

I think you're the coolest Race Director ever. How can I ever thank your for all of your hard work?

A donation to the Friends of Sweetwater Creek or to the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve is the best way for you to show your gratitude. And flattery. I'm a sucker for flattery.

Why Clyde Shepherd?

For several years, we were fortunate enough to hold Hot to Trot on the trails at CSNP as a fund raiser for them. Unfortunately, we've simply outgrown that location. But we hope that you will consider showing your gratitude for the work they do there, preserving an important wetland in the middle of our metro area, by including them in your charitable donations.

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