Groundhog Gallop Trail Race

Announcing the Groundhog Gallop Trail Race on February 9. We are bringing another great trail half marathon to the Triad. Join us at the new Northeast Park for this exciting event. This new park has some of the best trails around. We promise a top notch event with all the usual treats... great course, wicking tee, superb awards.

Race Distance
13.1 Miles
5 Miles

Date & Time
Saturday, February 9, 2008. 9:00 AM

Location
Northeast Park, Gibsonville, NC
::park website

Entry Fees
Half Marathon $30 ($40 on race day)
5 Miles $20 ($30 on race day)

Awards
Awards: Overall male/female winners will receive gift certificates for free shoes at OFF ‘N RUNNING. Age Group awards will be given in the following divisions: Under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup
Please register early. You can register on race morning from 7:30 - 8:30 AM. T-shirts to all pre-registered runners as of Feb 1.

Course Information
Northeast Park offers miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. This course has it's share of rocks, roots, hills, twists and turns. The course is typical of most hiking/mountain bike trails in the area. It is not as difficult as Uwharrie but it is more difficult that your average stroll in the park.

::Course Map

Directions:
Northeast Park is located at
High Rock Rd At Huffine Mill Rd
Gibsonville, NC 27249

Entering from US-29

Take the HICONE RD. exit and turn right if coming from the South/ left if coming from the North onto HICONE RD. Continue for 5.3 miles, till the road ends.
Turn left onto HUFFINE MILL RD, continue for 1.1 miles.
Turn left onto HIGH ROCK RD, continue for 0.3 miles.
Turn right onto NORTHEAST PARK DR.

Entering from I-85, I-40, US-421, & North US-220

Take the Gibsonville/ NC-61 North Exit
Go NC-61 North towards Gibsonville for 1.7 miles.
Veer right and continue on NC-61 North for 3.4 miles.
Turn Right onto NC-61 Continue to follow NC-61 for 2.0 miles.
Stay Straight onto FRIEDEN CHURCH RD, continue for 4.8 miles.
Turn Right onto HIGH ROCK RD, continue for 2.5 miles.
Turn Right onto NORTHEAST PARK DR.

Entering from the South on US-220

Go South on US-220.
Follow BATTLEGROUND AVE / US-220 S for 6.3 miles.
Take the WENDOVER AVE EAST / US-220 S ramp.
Merge onto W WENDOVER AVE and stay on WENDOVER AVE for 2.3 miles.
Take the HWY 29 exit and stay on HWY 29 for 5.0 miles.
Take the HICONE RD. exit.
Turn Right onto HICONE RD, continue for 5.3 miles.
Turn Left onto HUFFINE MILL RD, continue for 1.1 miles.
Turn Left onto HIGH ROCK RD, continue for 0.3 miles.
Turn Right on to NORTHEAST PARK DR.

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