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This race consists of smooth rolling singletrack trails, no repeat loops and beautiful views of Lake Norman.


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Map Key

28.3

Miles

45.6

KM

98%

Runnable

886' 270 m

High

763' 233 m

Low

1,956' 596 m

Up

1,956' 596 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (1°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

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Features Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildlife

Held every year on the first Saturday in December.

Overview

Beautiful singletrack trail with views of Lake Norman. The 30K runners will pass an aid station twice and the 50K runners will pass an aid station four times along the course.

Plenty of food and drinks will be provided at the finish line. Whether this is your first trail race, or your looking to set a PR, you'll love this course!

Need to Know

Parking and bathrooms are located at the Welcome Center, which is near the Start/Finish line.

Description

30K Runners: You'll start in the field behind the visitors center, then proceed and enter Laurel Loop Trail, cross over Wildlife Road to enter Wildlife Loop, Fallstown Loop, and Fox Loop. Once these loops are complete, you'll cross back over Wildlife Road to complete the remaining section of Laurel Loop before returning back to the start/finish line at the main parking lot.

50K Runners: You'll start and race with the 30K runners along the same route, then you'll continue on Laurel Loop. Cross the parking lot entrance and continue on to Hawk Loop, Monbo Trail Loop, Norwood Creek Loop and Hicks Creek Loop before returning back to Laurel Loop to reach the finish line in the field behind the visitors center. All loops will be completed in clockwise direction, opposite way of bike traffic.

History & Background

Every year this course changes directions. Odd years, the course is clockwise direction and even years the course is counterclockwise. Always the opposite direction of bike traffic.

Shared By:

Jennifer Moroch

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Photos

Lake on cold early morning...
Nov 12, 2018 near Troutman, NC
One of the many trees you'll squeeze thru while on this excellent trail!
Jan 15, 2018 near Troutman, NC
Morning sun at my favorite spot on Laurel Loop coming clockwise on trail
Nov 12, 2018 near Troutman, NC
Nice greenage, even in the winter, as these ferns live here year round!
Jan 9, 2018 near Troutman, NC
Section along the lake.
Feb 18, 2016 near Troutman, NC
Sign directing you to continue the Laurel Loop or take a shortcut to get out quick...
Jan 15, 2018 near Troutman, NC

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