The 11th Annual
River, Roots & Ruts
Trail Run
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Half Marathon and Relay 8:00 am
5K Fun Run 8:15 am
Your Race Director at Hurricane Point in the 2010 Big Sur Marathon.
In 2012 it was Boston - way too hot - BONK! Then in May, the Poconos Marathon-still too warm, another bonk. Then in August, the Yukon River Trail Marathon, my 10 yr anniversary, 30 minutes faster than the 1st time I ran it, but hugged roots 5 times! Throw in a few half marathons, running a bit slower, but in my new AG able to place a couple of times.
Here is an article in ATRA newsletter on becoming the race director.
Race
Committee
Race Director: Steve Brookman
Better Half/Finish line Announcer: Susan Brookman
Fort Myers Track Club Liaison: Tom Murphy
Park Supervisor: Kathy Ball
Trail and Volunteer Coordinator: Laura Carr
Course Marker: Dan Moser
Packet Stuffer/RRR Elf: Paula Robbins
Awards Hosted by: Brenda Brooks and
Wayne Daltry
Rut Makers: several dozen feral hogs
The 11th Annual River, Roots and Ruts Trail Run will be held at Lee County’s Caloosahatchee Regional Park (CRP) which straddles N. River Road, CR 78, in Alva, Florida (approx. 15 miles east of Fort Myers) on Sunday, January 05, 2014. The Half Marathon and Relay course will utilize both sides of this scenic 785 acre park, while the 5K Fun Run will stay on the wider nature trails on the south side.
Half Marathon and Relay: Headphones, walkers, strollers, dogs are not permitted. There is a 3 hour time limit (13:44 min/mile), if you can't complete a road half marathon in 2 1/2 hours please consider entering the 5K. Registrations will be limited to 350 runners for the Half and Relay events. Awards for the 2 person relay teams will be for 3 categories: male, female or mixed. The relay awards will be 3 deep in each category. FYI: the relay transfer point is a short walk, 1/4 mile away from the start.
Timing for Half and Relay: Times will be posted after the run and on this web site. We will be using the ChronoTrack B-Tag (it is attached to your bib) which can be picked up at packet pickup on Saturday or at the park on race day.
Shirts: TBA
Medals: All Half-Marathon and Relay finishers will receive a medal made exclusively for this event
Awards
and Prizes
See our awards page
5K
Fun Run -Walkers are welcomed. Awards will go to the top Male and Female finishers only.
The 5K is a Fun Run, and there are no race packets or shirts for Fun Runners. 5K'er will get a bib number. In addition, you get free parking,
post race snacks and beverages, a chance to win great door prizes and a really great run in the park with some nice folks. Not a bad deal!
Timing for the 5K Fun Run: There is not an official time but a display clock will be at the finish line for the Fun Runners to check
their times.
Race Packet Pickup: TBA T11am-3pm Saturday, January 5th at the RunFlorida Run Shop 13101 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers (239) 225-0234. Race Packets, and T-Shirts can be picked up at the park on Race Day. No packets for the Fun Run. Registration will open at 7am on race day at the Lodge. Race Bags this year are made from 100% organic cotton printed with our hog logo and are funded by Better Buildings, Inc.
Attention Relay Runners: The first relay runner will need to pick up a timing chip on race day. There will be a special table set for chip pick up. The starting relay runner only needs to pick up a chip. This chip will be transferred to the other relay runner at the Relay Transfer Point. (Individual Half Marathoners do not have to pick up a chip, it will be on your bib.)
Parking: Parking for all runners will be at the far east end of the park (depicted on the course map.) Volunteers should use the campground parking area. The main entrance will be used for overflow parking if needed. Registration, and packet pickup will open at 7am at the Lodge.
Aid Stations: Water and Gatorade will be available at volunteer staffed aid stations through out the course, at approximately miles 1.2, 3.2, 6.2, 7.4, 10.5, 11.3, 12.2.
Post Race: Refreshments: water, sports drinks, bagels from the Bagel Factory and fruit from Sun Harvest and Publix will be provided. Award presentation and door prizes will be given out beginning after Fun Run.
Directions: From north of Fort Myers take I75 south to exit 143, east on 78 (Bayshore), Left on SR 31, right, east, on CR78 (North River Rd) for 7 miles. The main entrance to the park is on the south side, race day parking entrance is 1/4 mile further east.
From south of Fort Myers take I75 north to exit 141, east on SR 80 (Palm Beach Blvd), left on SR 31, right, east, on CR78 (North River Rd) for 7 miles. The main entrance to the park is on the south side, race day parking entrance is 1/4 mile further east.
Airports: Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 25 minutes to the south and is served by all the major carriers. Tampa International (TPA) is 2 hours driving time to the north. Miami (MIA), West Palm Beach (PBI) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) are roughly 3 hours to the east.
Hotel Information: Click here for information on local hotels with discounted rates.
Lodging and Camping: Camping is available for the weekend of the event for $15/night. Walk-in tent campsites only, hot showers. Call 239-694-0398 to hold a spot.
Showers: Outdoor showers are available in the campground.
Benefits: Proceeds will be donated to local 501(c)3 non profit organizations involved with the Caloosahatchee or the Park (Riverwatch, CREW Land and Water Trust, Audubon of SWFL, Friends of Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves, Mudcutters Mountain Bike Club that maintain the northside bike trails) and the Caloosa Saddle Club.
RRR Hog Grant-let - We're excited to announce that the RRR awarded a $1000 grant to the Southwest Florida Amphibian Monitoring Program. "Frog Watch" is a volunteer citizen science project that was started, organized, and directed by RRR runner and volunteer John Cassani. For 2014 the RRR will award $1500 in Grant-lets. Details to follow.
