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Race along the trails in the 1,500-acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve as part of Earth Day 2018 activities at Elachee.


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12.3

Miles

19.8

KM

96%

Runnable

1,178' 359 m

High

984' 300 m

Low

1,191' 363 m

Up

1,192' 363 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs No Dogs

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Please note for Half-Marathon Participants: if during the race your per mile pace exceeds 14:50 (min:sec), we strongly encourage you to discontinue.

Overview

Run Wild for Earth Day

Race along the trails in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve as part of Earth Day 2018 activities taking place at Elachee Nature Science Center.

With multiple courses, the Trillium Trek Trail Run & Walk is a great adventure for advanced racers and beginners alike, and the perfect opportunity to experience the great outdoors within Georgia's only Dedicated Old-Growth Forest.

DATE/TIME: Saturday morning, April 21, 2018. See schedule below.

LOCATION: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr., Gainesville, GA 30504

Races and Entry Fees

$60 = Half-Marathon - hikingproject.com/trail/700…
$30 = 5K Run/Walk - trailrunproject.com/trail/7…
$20 = Kids Fun Run - trailrunproject.com/trail/7…

Participants registered by April 2, 2018 are guaranteed a tech t-shirt. Refreshments will be available before and after the race.

Runner Notes

Rocks and roots are fairly common on these trails. Be especially careful when running down the steep hills. I severely sprained my ankle in this race on mile three on a steep downhill.

Description

Races start in the Elachee Visitor Center parking lot with a brief portion of the race route along Elachee Drive (required for spacing), before entering the forest. Once in the forest, runners/walkers actually travel along the trails of Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve. Race routes are well-marked with lots of cheerful volunteers guiding the way. The terrain features moderate-to-easy singletrack trails along rolling hills, with beautiful woodland scenery interspersed by several streams.

If you are interested in shorter route options, check out:

Trillium Trek 5K: trailrunproject.com/trail/7…

Flora & Fauna

A variety of wildflowers and other native plants can be seen along the trails and streams.

Contacts

Shared By:

Blake Jarvis with improvements by Trail User

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Photos

Racers begin the charge at the start of Trillium Trek 2014.
Mar 10, 2017 near Gainesv…, GA
And they're off!
Mar 27, 2017 near Gainesv…, GA
It's all smiles at the start of the 2016 Kid's Fun Run.
Mar 14, 2017 near Gainesv…, GA
The suspension bridge crossing during the 5K Walk/Run.
Mar 10, 2017 near Oakwood, GA
The turns are well-marked with volunteers to guide the way.
Mar 14, 2017 near Oakwood, GA
Toadshade Trillium Wildflowers are abundant along the race route.
Mar 14, 2017 near Gainesv…, GA

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