Athlete Guide & Information
The Event Time-line
Pre-Race and Race Day Packet Pick Up
A Pre-Race packet pickup will be available on Friday 4/26 at the Lake Crawford Parking Lot from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. We'll be exactly where the starting line will be. You may pick up your packet for someone else and vice versa. Pre-Race packet pickup is not mandatory but is strongly suggested.
Race Day Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration will be available at the start/finish area on Saturday morning from 6:30 am -7:45 am.
Address / Directions
Kings Mountain State Park
Lake Crawford Rd
Clover, SC 29710
35.150857, -81.3451996
- 6:30am - 7:45am Registration/Check-in
- 8:00am- Half/Full Marathon Race Start
- 8:30am - 10k Race Start
- 8:45am - 5k Race Start
- 9:45am - 5k Awards
- 10:15am - 10k Awards
- 10:45am Half Marathon Awards
- 1:00pm Marathon Awards
Pre-Race and Race Day Packet Pick Up
A Pre-Race packet pickup will be available on Friday 4/26 at the Lake Crawford Parking Lot from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. We'll be exactly where the starting line will be. You may pick up your packet for someone else and vice versa. Pre-Race packet pickup is not mandatory but is strongly suggested.
Race Day Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration will be available at the start/finish area on Saturday morning from 6:30 am -7:45 am.
Address / Directions
Kings Mountain State Park
Lake Crawford Rd
Clover, SC 29710
35.150857, -81.3451996
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The Course
Your number one job as an event participant is to know your course! The courses plotted out on MapMyRun.com provide awesome resources like a 3D Fly Over, turn by turn directions, and course elevation information. Your study materials can be found at: http://www.runkingsmountain.com/course.html All turns on the course will be marked with signs and colored duck tap arrows on the ground (unless it’s on the gravel road then look for just signs). The Half Marathon/Marathon Course will be marked with [BRIGHT PINK] arrows. The 10k Course will be marked with [BRIGHT GREEN] arrows. The 5k Course will be marked with BLUE arrows. |
Directional Signage
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THESE COURSES ARE NOT CLOSED TO TRAFFIC.
Though these courses are not closed to traffic the most vehicle traffic you will see will be from folks involved with the event and from regular park visitors on the main state park road. The course runs OPPOSITE (on the left) the flow of traffic.
We cannot stress it enough that you have to stay to the left, on the shoulder and never run in the the road. Do not be runner that ruins the event for everyone when you force the ranger service to shut the event down.
Water Stations & Bathrooms
The courses will have a water/Gatorade/first-aid stop approximately every 2 miles. Every station will have water, Gatorade, safety kit, and trash bags. Every other station will have pretzels, and fruit chews/gummies. The Half Marathon turn around at mile 6.5 will also have orange slices.
There are state park bathrooms along all three courses. The first one will be located at the half way point for both races - 6.5 for the half and 12 for the full. The second porta-potty will be at mile 19 for the full marathon.
Though these courses are not closed to traffic the most vehicle traffic you will see will be from folks involved with the event and from regular park visitors on the main state park road. The course runs OPPOSITE (on the left) the flow of traffic.
We cannot stress it enough that you have to stay to the left, on the shoulder and never run in the the road. Do not be runner that ruins the event for everyone when you force the ranger service to shut the event down.
Water Stations & Bathrooms
The courses will have a water/Gatorade/first-aid stop approximately every 2 miles. Every station will have water, Gatorade, safety kit, and trash bags. Every other station will have pretzels, and fruit chews/gummies. The Half Marathon turn around at mile 6.5 will also have orange slices.
There are state park bathrooms along all three courses. The first one will be located at the half way point for both races - 6.5 for the half and 12 for the full. The second porta-potty will be at mile 19 for the full marathon.
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Race Timing
Race Bib numbers must clearly visible on your upper body. Even though the race will be chip timed this year it helps our timers out by following bib placement guidelines. Do not cut or fold your race bib. Damaging the timing chip creates a waterfall of hassle for everyone. If you don’t follow these directions you risk the chance of not having an accurate time recorded or no time at all.
Race Bib numbers must clearly visible on your upper body. Even though the race will be chip timed this year it helps our timers out by following bib placement guidelines. Do not cut or fold your race bib. Damaging the timing chip creates a waterfall of hassle for everyone. If you don’t follow these directions you risk the chance of not having an accurate time recorded or no time at all.
Volunteers Needed
There is no I in team, but there is a U in Volunteer, and we need you!
If you're part of a group or organization looking for a fundraising opportunity and some additional community exposure then come lend a hand during this year’s Kings Mountain Running Festival and we'll let everyone know who you're with and what you’re up to within the community.
Awards
Top three overall male and female for each race
Top 3 Male & Female
Top 3 Masters Male & Female
Age Group Top 3 Male & Female:
14 & under
15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
Every finisher will receive a unique finisher medal!
This year we handmade the 10k, 13.1, and 26.2 finisher medals. We found the wood locally, cut out the biscuits, sanded them, then learned how to use a laser machine to etch the medals at Mixxer in Winston Salem NC. If after raceday your piece grows a massive split or you don't love the alignment just let me know and I'll make you a new one.
There is no I in team, but there is a U in Volunteer, and we need you!
If you're part of a group or organization looking for a fundraising opportunity and some additional community exposure then come lend a hand during this year’s Kings Mountain Running Festival and we'll let everyone know who you're with and what you’re up to within the community.
Awards
Top three overall male and female for each race
Top 3 Male & Female
Top 3 Masters Male & Female
Age Group Top 3 Male & Female:
14 & under
15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
Every finisher will receive a unique finisher medal!
This year we handmade the 10k, 13.1, and 26.2 finisher medals. We found the wood locally, cut out the biscuits, sanded them, then learned how to use a laser machine to etch the medals at Mixxer in Winston Salem NC. If after raceday your piece grows a massive split or you don't love the alignment just let me know and I'll make you a new one.
Lodging
http://visityorkcounty.com/lodging/
Google search hotels close by
Event Registration Cancellation Insurance (Refund Policy)
In lieu of a refund policy we're offering Registration Protector for the 5k, and Registration Protector with Required to Work for the 10k, 13.1, and 26.2. These plans offers you peace of mind when you register for an event by insuring you against unforeseen circumstances. If a covered injury, illness, injury or other covered reasons prevent you from attending your event, Allianz Global Assistance can pay you 100% of the non-refundable registration cost, including fees and additional costs.
http://visityorkcounty.com/lodging/
Google search hotels close by
Event Registration Cancellation Insurance (Refund Policy)
In lieu of a refund policy we're offering Registration Protector for the 5k, and Registration Protector with Required to Work for the 10k, 13.1, and 26.2. These plans offers you peace of mind when you register for an event by insuring you against unforeseen circumstances. If a covered injury, illness, injury or other covered reasons prevent you from attending your event, Allianz Global Assistance can pay you 100% of the non-refundable registration cost, including fees and additional costs.
FAQ's
Q: Is there a cut of time for the Kings Mountain Marathon or Half Marathon?
A: Marathon runners must complete the first loop in 4 hours. If you come through after 4 hours, we'll score you in the half marathon.
Q: What is the participant cap/max?
A: Only 300! Our focus is on you the runner and we want everyone to feel like we hosted this event just for them. We may expand the cap as the community becomes more and more involved.
Q: Is this course USATF Certified/ Boston Qualifier?
A: No
Q: Can I run with my dog, wear headphones, run with traffic, run backwards in the middle of the road?
A: No!
Q: Is there a prize purse for elite runners?
A: No.
A: Marathon runners must complete the first loop in 4 hours. If you come through after 4 hours, we'll score you in the half marathon.
Q: What is the participant cap/max?
A: Only 300! Our focus is on you the runner and we want everyone to feel like we hosted this event just for them. We may expand the cap as the community becomes more and more involved.
Q: Is this course USATF Certified/ Boston Qualifier?
A: No
Q: Can I run with my dog, wear headphones, run with traffic, run backwards in the middle of the road?
A: No!
Q: Is there a prize purse for elite runners?
A: No.