Knock On Woodstock Trail 13.1 & 10k

UPSTATE RACE SERIES IS PRESENTING THE KNOCK ON WOODSTOCK ULTRA SERIES THAT WILL BE HELD AT A PLEASANT RIDGE IN MARIETTA SOUTH CAROLINA. THESE PARTICULAR EVENTS WILL BE HELD AT CAMP SPEARHEAD WHICH IS HOME TO YEAR LONG CAMPS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. CAMP SPEARHEAD IS A SUMMER CAMP IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. IT PROVIDES A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS SWIMMING, HORSEBACK RIDING, AND ARTS AND CRAFTS. THE GOAL OF THE CAMP IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE FUN, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, AND DEVELOP NEW SKILLS IN A SUPPORTIVE AND ENCOURAGING ATMOSPHERE. THE CAMP STAFF INCLUDES TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF ALL CAMPERS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES. CAMP SPEARHEAD IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM, AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

IT IS OUR GOAL TO AID ANY AND ALL RUNNERS WILLING TO ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE WITH A FULLY STOCK STATION AT THE START OF THE LOOP WITH SEVERAL BATHROOMS, ACCESS TO CREW STATIONS, MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT AND AN ENCOURAGING HAND! THIS RACE WELCOMES ALL! I ENCOURAGE YOU TO GRAB A FRIEND AND COME OUT AND VIEW WHAT THE BEAUTIFUL PARK AND GREENVILLE COUNTY HAS TO OFFER! PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO CAMP SPEARHEAD ALONG WITH ANY DONATIONS YOU WOULD BE WILLING TO SUPPLY THIS CAMP FOR THEIR NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR.



RACE DAY DETAILS

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WHERE: CAMP SPEARHEAD - PLEASANT RIDGE COUNTY PARK

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WHEN: RACE STARTS AT 8AM

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ADDRESS: 4232 SC-11 MARIETTA, SC US 29661

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WHAT: HALF MARATHON & 10K

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PACKET PICKUP: WILL BEGIN AT 7AM AT THE SHELTER NEAR THE MAIN PARKING LOT

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OVERALL AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE TOP 3 FINISHERS.

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AGE GROUP WINNERS WILL BE RECOGNIZED AND ANNOUNCED 1 HOUR AFTER THE EVENT



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THE KNOCK ON WOOD ULTRA COURSE IS A 10K LOOP WITH A SINGLE AID STATION AT OUR START/FINISH LINE SHELTER. THE COURSE HAS 650 FEET OF GAIN PER 10K LOOP AND IS GENERALLY WIDE AND ROLLING. THERE IS SHADE OVER 90% OF THE TRAIL. THE COURSE WILL HAVE A SERIES OF DIRECTIONAL ARROWS THAT WILL BE PLACED AT ALL INTERSECTIONS. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONAL ARROWS TO STAY ON COURSE. IN THE EVENT THAT YOU MAKE A WRONG TURN PLEASE BACKTRACK TO YOUR ORIGINAL SPOT OF CONFUSION.



ADDRESS

RUNNERS CAN PARK AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:4232 SC-11, MARIETTA, SC 29661. ONCE YOU ACCESS THE PARK YOU WILL MAKE YOUR FIRST RIGHT AND PARK ADJACENT TO OUR START/FINISH LINE AND THE MAIN SHELTER WHERE BATHROOMS AND OUR AID STATION AND PACKET PICKUP WILL BE LOCATED. PLEASANT RIDGE PARK IS A 272 ACRE FORMER STATE PARK LOCATED ON SCENIC HIGHWAY 11 IN NORTHERN GREENVILLE COUNTY. HOME TO CAMP SPEARHEAD, A RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMP FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, PLEASANT RIDGE PARK INCLUDES A CAMP AND RETREAT CENTER THAT HOSTS SPECIAL EVENTS, TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES, AND WEDDINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE PARK IS KNOWN FOR ITS PICNIC SHELTERS, FISHING LAKE, AND MULTI-USE TRAIL SYSTEM.



AID STATIONS

THERE WILL BE ONE AID STATION PER THE 5 MILE LOOP. ITEMS MAY INCLUDE: PICKLES, COOKIES, CHIPS, ASSORTED CANDY, FIG NEWTONS, & PRETZELS. HYDRATION WILL INCLUDE WATER, COKE, AND GINGER ALE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE AN AID STATION SUPPLY OF SOMETHING THAT WE DO NOT OFFER OR THAT IS HOMEMADE FEEL FREE! CUP-LESS EVENT: PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR OWN HYDRATION VESSEL FOR USE AT OUR AID STATIONS WE GLADLY ACCEPT AID STATION DONATIONS OF FOOD ITEMS THAT YOU LIKE TO SEE AT RACES.