Welcome to GAOC's season starter for 2011 at Power's Island, CRNRA at I-285 and the River. This is one of our closest parks (to the Northside) and smallest river parks.
I have set a Motala( 1-2 or 3: ~2km loop(s) course), as well as Yellow and White. This meet is to be a safe, fast event... no way to get lost. Many controls, many runners all to test your concentration and focus. The White and Yellow will be as usual.
A Motala event is characterized by a series of short courses, run one after the other. After each course, the participant returns to the start and exchanges maps. This format is useful for smaller parks, where the number of control locations is limited. You will see other controls while on a course, but you will not know if that control is even on a later course, or from which direction you will be approaching. Motalas have participants run the loops in different order to add to the confusion.
Generally, a Motala can be 1-, 2-, or 3-loops. You need to declare at the Registration how many loops you think you will do. These will be A, B and C loops and they will be randomized between competitors. At the map exchange station, simply punch the numbered control, exchange your old map for a new one, and immediately begin your next loop. The numbered control will allow us to calculate your total time for each loop. DO NOT FORGET TO PUNCH AT EACH MAP-EXCHANGE STATION, as your score will be reported as a DNF if you forget.
Join us for something different and fun!
This is the parking area on the NE corner of the I-285 and Chattahoochee River crossing. From I-75, go east on I-285 to exit 22, Northside Dr/Powers Ferry Rd. Go straight thru the 1st light, then left at the 2nd light & cross I-285. Continue on Interstate North Pkwy for approx. 3/4 mile and turn right into the parking lot just before you cross the River.
Typical fees are shown below. Participants may go out on the course as individuals or with a group.
| Members | $6 |
| Non-members | $10 |
| Additional Maps | $3 |
| CRNRA Parking Fee | $3 |
| Course | Description | Length | Climb |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | Short beginner course | 1.3 km | 15 m |
| Yellow | Long beginner course | 2.3 km | 85 m |
| Motala | Individual relay | A: 1.79km B: 2.0km C: 1.76km | A: 160m B: 130m C: 130m |
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Bill Farrell & Martha Carr 770-452-0673