Davy Crockett Bear Chase
Davy Crockett Bear Chase 5k Race
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Registration Deadline: 4/10/2009
Registration Fee: $25
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Davy Crockett Bear Chase Half Marathon
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Registration Deadline: 4/10/2009
Registration Fee: $60
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Davy Crockett Bear Chase Marathon
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Registration Deadline: 4/10/2009
Registration Fee: $60
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Course Information:
Marathon course is two times and half marathon is one time around the out and back 13.1 mile course on pavement and forest roads in and around Groveton, starting at Groveton High School, proceeding on roads and streets, and returning to the Groveton High School. Please use caution when crossing streets and be courteous to the residents of the town.
Route starts at the Groveton, TX high school track, turn right out of the parking lot and wind around the cemetary to Jim Butler Rd to Fortenberry Rd, to FM 3154 and turn right. Follow 3154 to 501 which enters the Davy Crockett Forest by turning left. Follow forest road to turn around, and return to the school following the same course. Marathon: 26.2 mile walk/run 2 loop course 7 hour time limit
Half Marathon: 13.1 mile walk/run 1 loop course 7 hour time limit
Marathon Relay: 2 person 13.1 mile walk/run 1 loop course each person for a total of 26.2 miles for the team 7 hour time limit (both can run at the same time and times will be added together for a relay finish time)
5K: 3.1 mile walk/run
Possum Walk: 1 mile kids and families fun walk/run to Possum Walk and back
Bear Chaise: Non competitive, non running, non walking, spectator event. Participants may arrive at any time with your own chair to cheer on the runners. Participants receive a t-shirt, snacks and a spot to place your comfy chair. The ultimate activity for an arm-chair coach.
Aid Stations:
There will be water and sports drink available every 2.0 miles at each of the aid stations. There are snacks available at the start/stop aid station (13.1 miles). Restrooms are available at the start and portable toilets are located on the race course.
Pasta dinner: Free pasta party for runners, their families, and volunteers on Friday, April 10th, from 6-8 PM. Located at the elementary school cafeteria at the corner of W. 4th and Magee. Turn north off Hwy 287 on the west side of the court house and proceed two blocks to W. 4th Street, turn right until you see the sign for Magee. There will be signs and parking directors to direct you. The menu includes meatless and meat spaghetti, salad, bread, water, tea, and dessert.
Packet pickup and race day registration:
At the pasta party from 6-8 PM on Friday.
Starting at 5:30 AM on race day at the Groveton High School stadium.
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