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The Event Time-line
Friday
Unfortunately there will not be a post-race cook out. We'll have prepackaged snacks, bananas, and oranges.
Pre-Race and Race Day Packet Pick Up
A Pre-Race packet pickup will be available on Friday 10/8 at the Lake Crawford Parking Lot from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm. We'll be exactly where the starting line will be. 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 starting at 6:30am.
Address / Directions
Kings Mountain State Park
Lake Crawford Rd
Clover, SC 29710
35.150857, -81.3451996
Friday
- Drive Through Packet Pickup 4:30pm - 6:30pm @ the start/finish location on Lake Crawford Rd.
- 6:00am - Park Gates Open
- 6:30am - Registration/Check-in Opens
- Marathon & Half Marathon: 8:00am
- 10k: 8:10
- 5k: 8:20
- Kids Runs: 10am
Unfortunately there will not be a post-race cook out. We'll have prepackaged snacks, bananas, and oranges.
Pre-Race and Race Day Packet Pick Up
A Pre-Race packet pickup will be available on Friday 10/8 at the Lake Crawford Parking Lot from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm. We'll be exactly where the starting line will be. 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 starting at 6:30am.
Address / Directions
Kings Mountain State Park
Lake Crawford Rd
Clover, SC 29710
35.150857, -81.3451996
Calling for more volunteers! Can you help spread the word that we could use a couple more helping hands on raceday? Send interested helpers to sign up for a spot at: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/SC/Clover/KMM2018 or have them email [email protected] . This event helps us send kids to summer camps and the more hands we have helping on Saturday the less it'll feel like work for anybody helping out.
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The Courses
The courses plotted out on MapMyRun.com provide awesome resources like a 3D Fly Over, turn by turn directions, and course elevation information. We encourage you to check them out before race-day. 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 Marathon is the 13.1 x2 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 middle of 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
There will be 4 (1 unmanned station) water stations on the course for 2021. Water Stations - Bringing Your Own Water Bottles is advised but we will have cups. We'll have a dedicated person pouring water or Gatorade into athletes bottles or there will be cups ready for you on the tables.
We'll have some PowerBar gel and GU gels along with some other goodies at the half marathon turn around station on White Wolf Rd.
There will be 1 porta-potty on the course and the half marathon turn around at the end of Whitewolf Rd. There is also a restroom at the equine trailer parking lot at the beginning of Apple Rd.
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 middle of 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
There will be 4 (1 unmanned station) water stations on the course for 2021. Water Stations - Bringing Your Own Water Bottles is advised but we will have cups. We'll have a dedicated person pouring water or Gatorade into athletes bottles or there will be cups ready for you on the tables.
We'll have some PowerBar gel and GU gels along with some other goodies at the half marathon turn around station on White Wolf Rd.
There will be 1 porta-potty on the course and the half marathon turn around at the end of Whitewolf Rd. There is also a restroom at the equine trailer parking lot at the beginning of Apple Rd.
Kids Run!
The kids run is a run, not a race. We'll be leading the kiddos through some great warm-ups, running drills, and then a follow the leader run from the start, up around the playgrounds, then back through the finish. Sprinting through the finish will be encouraged!
The time for that is 10am but we'll happily lead some small family groups before and after that so no kiddos miss out.
They'll get a medal and a shirt (tech running shirt from previous events).
The kids run is a run, not a race. We'll be leading the kiddos through some great warm-ups, running drills, and then a follow the leader run from the start, up around the playgrounds, then back through the finish. Sprinting through the finish will be encouraged!
The time for that is 10am but we'll happily lead some small family groups before and after that so no kiddos miss out.
They'll get a medal and a shirt (tech running shirt from previous events).
Race Timing
Race Bib numbers must clearly visible on your upper body. 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. 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!
Calling for more volunteers! Can you help spread the word that we could use a couple more helping hands on raceday? Send interested helpers to sign up for a spot at: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/SC/Clover/KMM2018 or have them email [email protected] . This event helps us send kids to summer camps and the more hands we have helping on Saturday the less it'll feel like work for anybody helping out.
Every finisher will receive a unique finisher medal!
This year we handmade the 5k, 10k, 13.1, and 26.2 finisher medals.
There is no I in team, but there is a U in Volunteer, and we need you!
Calling for more volunteers! Can you help spread the word that we could use a couple more helping hands on raceday? Send interested helpers to sign up for a spot at: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/SC/Clover/KMM2018 or have them email [email protected] . This event helps us send kids to summer camps and the more hands we have helping on Saturday the less it'll feel like work for anybody helping out.
Every finisher will receive a unique finisher medal!
This year we handmade the 5k, 10k, 13.1, and 26.2 finisher medals.
Lodging
https://www.visityorkcounty.com/hotels/
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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.
https://www.visityorkcounty.com/hotels/
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.