Join us Sunday, September 10th for our event at Sweetwater Creek SP; we will be running the West side of the park. This side of the park has a bit less elevation and a good trail network to provide less experienced runners a great opportunity to learn the sport. The start/finish will be located at picnic shelter #5 on the right side of the picnic shelter loop, just past the restroom/play area. This time of year is quite busy at Sweetwater, please be courteous of park patrons as we share the park with them. Parking can be limited; school groups please carpool as much as possible. Hydration, sunscreen, and insect repellant are recommended as temps are expected to be warm.
There is construction around the area of the historic mill ruins. This has resulted in the green trail and portions of the red trail in this area to be temporarily closed. These trail sections are marked out of bounds on all maps and the construction areas are clearly marked along the trails in the park; runners please avoid using these trails.
White through Red courses are offered. Runners should select their start times (0845 – 1200) when registering. Time limit is 2.5 hours for all courses; all courses close at 2:30pm. Courses are slightly shorter than normal, given the heat. Lower-level courses (White and Yellow) are designed with “new” runners in mind and will provide a good beginner experience for our newest runners.
Course | Description | Controls | Distance | Climb |
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White | Beginner course | 9 | 1.7 km | 20 m |
Yellow | Novice course | 10 | 2.5 km | 60 m |
Orange | Intermediate course | 11 | 3.0 km | 95 m |
Silver | Very Short advanced course | 7 | 2.4 km | 65 m |
Brown | Short advanced course | 11 | 3.5 km | 105 m |
Green | Medium advanced course | 12 | 4.5 km | 140 m |
Red | Long advanced course | 13 | 5.4 km | 165 m |
Event volunteers are always needed and appreciated. Each volunteer is awarded a coupon that may be used for discounted (and early) event registration or items from our merchandise page.
If you are interested in helping out at the start, search and rescue, or control pickup, please select your volunteer position(s) on the registration page or contact the meet director.
Runners must select their start time when pre-registering, and will be started promptly at their selected start time. To facilitate social distancing, please come to the start no earlier than 3 minutes before your start time, but be sure to be at the start on time. There is a 3-hour time limit for all courses. All runners must be off all courses by 3:00 pm.
From Atlanta, west on I-20 to exit 44. South on Thornton Rd. Right on Blairs Bridge Rd. Left on Mt Vernon. Follow signs to Park. The park address is 1750 Mount Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30122.
Typical fees are shown below. Participants may go out on the course as an individual or with a group for one entry fee.
Full Members | $7 |
Associate and Non-members | $10 |
E-stick Rental | $3 |
SIAC Rental | $5 |
Second Courses | $5 |
Additional Maps | $3 |
State Park Parking Fee | $5 |
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Ron Hojnowski (985)788-8567