SEWANEE SLAMMER
We're excited to announce...THE SEWANEE SLAMMER...coming October 19th!
Race the 20-mile loop of the gorgeous Perimeter Trail through the University of theSouth and atop the bluffs of the Cumberland Plateau. Pass beautiful overlooks, geologic features, lakes and ponds, and loads of upland deciduous forest. Elevation gain is 2,385 feet with one large climb from mile 18-18.6!
The start/finish will be at the Mountain Goat Visitor Center in the Sewanee Village and we'll head clockwise around Perimeter! Parking will be at the Visitor Center as well as grassy areas behind the Visitor Center. There will be THREE aid stations (mile 5.3, mile 10.5, and 14.06) with...
10% of the race proceeds will go back to the Perimeter Trail Fund
Post race hang...once you've worked up your appetite and thirst after finishing and cheering on other runners, please make your way across the street to Shenanigans for a bite and brew (discount on beer for runners)!
We're excited to partner with some of our vendors - HOKA, Feetures and Huma - and swag will be awarded to the winners!
The race starts and finishes at the Mountain Goat Visitor Center (35°11'41.0"N 85°55'01.1"W) - catty corner from Shenanigans.
REGISTRATION
Now through Sept 30th - $75 (without taxes and fees)
After Sept 30th - $85 (without taxes and fees)
SHIRTS
Race shirts are guaranteed to those who sign up by Sept 27th. (race tees are a cotton blend lifestyle T and are UNISEX sizes) That will allow us to receive them in a timely manner so you'll have at packet pickup/race day.
PACKET PICKUP
EARLYWHEN: Friday, October 18th
WHERE: Shenanigans (12595 Sollace M Freeman Hwy, Sewanee, TN)
TIME: 5:00PM - 7:00PM CST
RACE DAY
WHEN: Saturday, October 19th
WHERE: Start/Finish line (Mountain Goat Visitor Center)
TIME: 6:30AM - 7:30AM CST
PRIZES
- 1st Place Female and 1st Place Male - Pair of HOKA shoes
- 2nd Place F&M – HOKA Swag Bag
- 3rd Place F&M – HOKA Swag Premium Swag Item
COURSE MAP (running clockwise)
ELEVATION CHART (2,385 ft gain)
DONATE
During registration, you have the option of donating to a local 501(c)(3) that those of us here at Nashville Running Company are involved with. Move! Music City seeks to empower students of Metro Nashville Public Schools to live a healthier lifestyle, build resilience to stress and trauma, and grow social-emotional skills by developing a love of running and exercise. As a 501(c)(3), your donation amount IS tax-deductible.
For more info: https://www.movemusicity.com
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