About
Sometimes we run to challenge ourselves, to see how far or how fast; this run was not created to challenge but to connect with why we run, to live in the moment and to appreciate the beauty of the trail. I hope to create an opportunity for trail-runners to gather and celebrate the notion that we live on the most beautiful archipelago of islands on the east coast.
Your run will alternate between sandy shell road, single-track trail and beach. The dirt road is known as Grand Avenue and is draped with a canopy of live oaks and spanish moss. The single-track trail is cut through the maritime forest carpeted with green palmetto. The beach is wide, white, hard-packed and unspoiled. You will also run the ruins of Dungeness and see the wild horses of the Spanish explorers. You might also see deer, turkey, raccoon, hogs, snakes, armadillo, dolphin and manatee. The Indians lived on the Island, the Spanish Conquistadors stopped for a visit, the Revolutionary War Hero General Nathanael Greene owned it, the Carnegies bought it and I hope you love it! It is absolutely gorgeous! The water will be warm and hopefully the sun shines on our day!
Overview
• Run: Cumberland Island Beach and Trail Run 25k
• Swag: Orange Mud Handheld Hydration Bottle. Quirky hand crafted finisher’s medal.
• Date: Saturday, September 26, 2015
• Start Time: 8:30 am.
• Finish Time 5:30 pm.
• Location: Cumberland Island via Cumberland Queen Ferry from St. Marys, GA
• Course: 7.75-mile figure 8 Loop. Run course twice for 25k. The Course in Unmarked!
• mapmyrun.com: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/636688494
• Registration: Your UltraSignUp $65.00 Registration includes transport on the Cumberland Queen Ferry.
• National Park Service Activity Fee: $4.00 to National Park Service day of race. This is not included in your registration and you will pay this directly to the NPS before boarding the ferry.
• This run is scheduled during tropical storm season. All sailings are subject to the vessel Captain's discretion, including mechanical problems with the vessel, severe weather and/or heavy seas. Admittance on the island is subject to the NPS discretion. There are no refunds.
• Non-runners are welcome; please make reservations directly with the National Park Service at (877) 860-6787.
Transportation to Cumberland Island (By Boat Only!)
• Your journey begins at Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center, St Marys, GA. Arrive by 8:30 am.
• GPS: 113 W Saint Marys Street Saint Marys, GA 31558
• Arrive by 8:30 am! The ferry from St. Marys, GA to Cumberland Island departs at 9:00 am.
• Your $25 ferry fee and registration are included in your registration fee, Bonus! Missed ferry departures will not be refunded. :( Sad.
• No cars, kayaks, bikes or pets are allowed on the ferry.
• The return ferry leaves Cumberland Island at 4:45 pm.
The Run
• The run will start at Sea Camp at ~ 10:45.
• We will go over the course and answer all questions.
• This is a leave-no-trace behind event. The trail is unmarked!
• This is a cup-less event. You will receive an Orange Mud Handheld Hydration Bottle.
• Here is a NPS map of Cumberland Island: http://www.nps.gov/cuis/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=516929
• Here is a mapmyrun map of the Course: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/fullscreen/636688494/
• The course is a figure 8 run twice = 25k. The intersection of the figure 8 is the start/finish. The course goes Sea Camp to Dungeness to Sea Camp to Little Greyfield Beach to Sea Camp X 2, We will use the NPS authorized Dune Crossings to preserve the integrity of the natural sand dune system.
Things I need to Bring
• Arrive by 8:30 am.
• $4.00 National Park Service Activity Fee. Your Ferry transportation was included in your run entrance fee.
• Lunch. Definitely lunch. Maybe something to share?
• A Chair.
• A Smile.
• Drinks and ice. (I will provide Gatorade for the run).
• Sunscreen, insect repellant, a beach hat and a story. Bring beach stuff if you want to hang out in the sun at the beach.
• NPS provides bathrooms, cold showers and potable water.
• Common Sense. You are on an undeveloped island running in September. Stay hydrated. Stay safe. Have fun. Be respectful of the Island and non-running guests! Be respectful of feral horses and do not touch or approach. They are wild, mean and kick!
• There are no concessions. Bring what you need.
• There are no trashcans. If you brought it then remove it. All things return with you!
• Willingness. Be willing to pick up gu-gells or other refuse that accidently finds its way on the ground. No trace left behind.
May Family of Friends Attend?
YES! Please do not purchase a runner’s slot via UltraSignUp. You can make reservations by contacting the NPS directly at (877) 860-6787.
Event's current local time: 7:18 AM ET
