The 9th Annual River, Roots and Ruts Trail Run will be held at Lee County’s Caloosahatchee Regional Park (CRP) which straddles CR 78 in Alva, Florida (approx. 15 miles east of Fort Myers) on Sunday, January 08, 2012. 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:

Some of the neat swag from the 2009 RRR

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.

Shirts are once again, organic cotton. Of course they cost more, but aren't you worth it? All half marathoners, individual and relayers, will receive a long sleeve shirt. If you would like an additional shirt(s), or if a Fun Runner would like one, they can be ordered when you register or send me an email with size and number of additional shirts. ($20 per) The shirts can be picked up on race day or at packet pickup.

Medals: All Half-Marathon and Relay finishers will receive a medal made exclusively for this event from molded recycled glass by Aurora Glass Works. All profits from Aurora Glass assist homeless and low-income people and families through emergency services, housing, and other charitable endeavors. A special medal for finishing a special race!

Awards and Prizes
See our awards page

5K Fun Run - Walkers are welcomed. Awards will go to the top Male and Female finishers. The 5K is a Fun Run, and there are no race packets or shirts for Fun Runners. The first 100 Fun Run finishers will recieve a navy blue neck cooler printed with, what else, the RRR logo. 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 Half and Relay:
Times will be posted after the run and on this web site. We will be using the ChronoTrack B-Tag this year which can be picked up at packet pickup on Saturday or at the park on race day.

Timing for the 5K: A display clock will be at the finish line for the Fun Runners to check their times.

Race Packet Pickup: 11am-3pm Saturday, January 7th at the RunFlorida Run Shop (new location) 13101 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers (239) 225-0234. Race Packets, 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 with our hog logo printed with vegetable ink.

Parking: Parking for all runners will be at the far east end of the park (depicted on the course map.) Volunteers can 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 Run 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, Sites are $12 or $24 for a group site. 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.

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