Knobstone Trail Mini Marathon
Hoosier Hikers Council Event
Race Info
- Date: October 22, 2011 - Rain or Shine!
- Registration: 7:30-8:30 am Eastern Daylight Time
- Race Start: 9:00 am Eastern Daylight Time
Distances
Mini-Marathon/10 mile/10K/5K Race/Walk on the Low Gap Trail at Morgan-Monroe State Forest.
Entry Donations
- Member Registration $10
- Non-Member Registration $20
- Family Registration $35
- Race Hats $10 Each
Race Highlights
"Fall color in the hills of Southern Indiana," "a challenge but a great race," "can't begin to tell you how wonderful the race was" according to some regular and new participants. Join the party after the race! Fresh cider (cold or hot-spiced) and fruit; hot soup and coffee and donuts and other snacks.
Accommodations
Camp in Morgan-Monroe State Forest: self-registration, no need to reserve, primitive sites, $5/night (765/342-4026). Stay at convenient Morgan County motels in Martinsville (all 765/): Hillview: 342-6272; Lees Inn: 342-1842; Royal Motel: 342-6671; Super 8: 349-2222. Or check out Bloomington and the I.U. campus scene: Monroe County Convention and Visitors Bureau: 812/334-8900. Stay in scenic Nashville, in nearby Brown County: Convention and Visitors Bureau: 800/753-3255. Stay over to shop or run the trails at Yellowwood State Forest (812/988-7945).
Location
Morgan-Monroe State Forest is located 35 miles south of Indianapolis. Take U.S. 37 south from I-465. Just 4 miles south of Martinsville, watch for the State Forest/Race sign. Follow race signs to Walls shelter. No forest entrance or parking fee; park along Forest Road.
Here's a Forest Map
Course
Courses follow forest trails, and have long level stretches with some steep hills, although ascents are tempered by switchbacks. 5K race has only small hills. Trails are "extremely well marked" according to frequent runner. Trails groomed for safety. Five water stops, with radio communications.
Course Map
Hoosier Hikers Council Membership $25 (The Hoosier Hikers Council is a fully tax deductible 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.) If you'd like to become a member, please visit the Hoosier Hikers Council website. All proceeds benefit the Hoosier Hikers Council, online registrations will be assessed a fee of 4.0% + $.50 per transaction to cover processing costs.
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