REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!
We filled in a record 2 hours!
Mail in entries will be received based on postmarked date. If event fills online, mail in entries & checks will be returned.
Race is limited to 400 runners
No refunds, no transfers!
Event
5th Annual Red Top Rumble 11.5 Mile Trail Race & 1 Mile Kids Trail Trot
Start Times
Sunday, February 5, 2012
8:30 AM EST – 11.5 Mile Trail Race
10:15 AM EST – 1 Mile Kids Trail Trot
Where
Red Top Mountain State Park, located off I-75 exit# 285, 45 minutes North of Atlanta in Cartersville, GA. Once in the park, go past the visitor center to the start of the Iron Hill Trail. Entrance to the parking lot for the Iron Hill trail will be on the righthand side of the road.
Course Time Limit
2 hrs 45 minutes
Entry Fees
Registration closed! No race day registration for the 11.5 Mile Trail Run; No exceptions.
Race is limited to the first 400 runners.
11.5 Mile entry fee
• $45.00 if postmarked or registered online by 12/31/11; $60.00 thereafter;
1 mile Kids Trail Trot entry fee:
• $5.00 (Registration still available and will be accepted on race day!);
$5 discount to all current 2011 GUTS members for 11.5 Mile race.
Transfer & Refund Policy
Please note that refunds and transfers are not allowed for RTR at this time. Due to waiver requirements and liability issues, any person found using another runner's number will be disqualified and banned from future races.
Packet Pick Up
The first 40 participants to pick up their race packets will receive a free pair of Little Hotties!
Packet pick up will be available at Big Peaching Running Company (Kennesaw location only) on Friday, Feb 3rd from 4:00-8:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 4th, between 5:00 p.m-7:00 p.m. at Red Top Mountain State Park (cabin # TBD); Race day at 7:30 a.m. in the start/finish area.
T-Shirt Sizes
Shirts will be available in Mens and Ladies styles. When choosing your size, please note that ladies shirts run small. Ladies can request mens style if preferred.
Goodies & Post-Race Festivities
All 11.5 Mile participants will receive a Zorrel Dri-Balance long sleeve shirt, finisher award and goodie bag. Special finisher award for all Kids Trail Trot participants. Post race festivities include hot breakfast food and plenty of raffle prizes.
New - Discover your inner artist at the interactive Fun Zone tent. Paint a message or draw a picture on the large canvas to show the park how much we love our trails! The Red Top Rumble masterpiece will be donated to the Mountain Cove Discovery Center after the race. So bring the entire family out to have some fun!
Facilities
Parking and Porta Johns available at the start/finish area.
Parking fees
Due to limited parking availability, CARPOOLING IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED; If you do not own a state park pass, there will be a $5 parking fee. Fee envelopes will be available at packet pick up and drop boxes.
Course Description
Winding, moderate to easy wooded trails with several bridge crossings & beautiful views of Lake Allatoona.
Course Map
• Map in PDF format
• Online @ MapMyRun
Aid Stations
3 aid stations available along the course with a variety of Food, Drink and Support:
1) Aid Station #1: Start of campground trail (outbound)
2) Aid Station #2: Start of Homestead lake loop (outbound)
3) Aid Station #2: End of Homestead lake loop (inbound)
4) Aid Station #3: Visitor Center/Road Crossing (inbound)
Dropping out of the Race
If you feel you must drop from the race then you must let an official aid station volunteer know that you are leaving.
Awards
Top 10 Male & Female; Overall Master and Overall Grandmaster. No duplication of awards. Award ceremony will take place at apx. 10:30 a.m.
NEW - Special Award to 5 Year Runners! - Have you raced all 5 years of RTR? If so, stick around after the race for a special prize to thank you for your participation!
Results
NEW chip timing system will be used for the 2012 event. A timing chip will be affixed to the back of each race number. DO NOT BEND. All numbers MUST be worn on the front of the shirt and visible when crossing the finish line to guarantee results. Results will be posted to the GUTS website and will also appear in regional running media.
Why
It is our mission at GUTS to help support our State Parks for future generations to enjoy! Over the past few years, Red Top Mountain has faced significant budget cuts. In late June 2010, the park closed the Mountain Cove Restaurant and Lodge accommodations. Not wanting to see the restaurant space go unused, the Friends of Red Top Mountain organization stepped in to transform the old restaurant into the Mountain Discovery Room for programs and hands-on learning. The new family-friendly activity center features exhibits about the site's rich mining history as well as local wildlife education. Red Top Rumble is proud to continue supporting the Friends of Red Top Mountain for their continued renovations and new programs within the park. For families bringing kiddos to participate in the 1 Mile Trail Trot, be sure to check out the Mountain Discovery Room after the race!
Red Top Mountain State Park
http://gastateparks.org/info/redtop/
Nearby hotel/lodging accommodations
Red Top Mountain State Park
*Cottages
*Campground with Tent, Trailer & RV sites
50 Lodge Rd SE
Cartersville, GA 30121
Ph: 800-573-9658
Best Western Garden Inn & Suites
5663 Hwy 20 NE
Cartersville, GA 30121
Ph: 770-386-1569
Hampton Inn
5600 Hwy 20 SE
Cartersville, GA 30120
Ph: 770-382-8999
Comfort Inn
28 SR 20 Spur, SE
Cartersville, GA 30121
Ph: 770-387-1800
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