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Sweetwater Creek State Park, Sunday, September 18, 2022

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Join GAOC Sunday, September 18th at Sweetwater Creek State Park. We will be at picnic shelters 5 and 6.

Notes

  1. Water will NOT be provided on any course. A camelbak water carrying device is highly recommended, particularly given the warm temperatures. Participants must bring their own compasses, whistle, and water. Additionally, please be respectful of meet and scoring officials by maintaining appropriate social distancing. DO NOT congregate around the scoring tent after you have downloaded.
  2. Pre-paid pre-registration is required. (Registration will open for our volunteer meet directors at 7:00pm on Monday, September12th, and will open for other volunteer coupon holders at 8:00pm on Monday, September 12th. Registration will open to everyone at 9:00pm on Monday, September 12th.) No paper forms or payments will be accepted on-site.
  3. Participants will be started promptly at the start time they select when pre-registering. 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.
  4. Runners will have the option to run one or two courses using the same e-stick. If you want to run two courses, you must pre-register for both courses. On the pre-registration form, you will select your start time for your first course. At the event, when you are ready to start you second course, come back to the start to be assigned a start time. You must start your second course before 1230.

If an instructor volunteers, beginner instruction will be available in starting at 10:00. When registering for your course, select your start time to be after you finish your 25 minutes of beginner instruction.

To maintain the health and safety of all participants and volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic, GAOC is implementing special rules for event participants. Please review and follow the GAOC Pandemic Rules.

Courses

CourseDescriptionControlsDistanceClimb
White/YellowNovice course103.3 km95 m
OrangeIntermediate course93.4 km140 m
SilverVery Short advanced course82.7 km105 m
BrownShort advanced course133.7 km135 m
GreenMedium advanced course155.0 km190 m
RedLong advanced course186.0 km235 m

Volunteers needed

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, beginner instruction, search and rescue, or control pickup, please select your volunteer position(s) on the registration page or contact the meet director.

Schedule

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.

Directions

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. We will be at the group shelter. The park address is 1750 Mount Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30122.

Fees

Typical fees are shown below. Participants may go out on the course as individuals or with a group.

Full Members$7
Associate and Non-members$10
Second Courses$5
Additional Maps$3
State Park Parking Fee$5

Weather

For current forecast click here.

Meet Director

Rick Shane 770-820-5361