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Red Top Mountain State Park
Sunday, September 7, 2025

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Join GAOC on Sunday, September 7^th, at Red Top Mountain State Park (Main Visitor Center). The start/finish will be located near the main parking. Much of the area is uncovered. Canopies, water, and sunscreen are highly recommended, particularly for larger groups. While it is still warm and green, the lake is full, and this area of the park is quite runnable with good visibility.

There will not be water on the course, therefore, camelbaks or similar are highly recommended. Additionally, please be mindful of out of bounds areas (park ranger residences) and do not transit through these areas.

White through Red courses will be offered with runners selecting start times (0900 – 1200) when registering. Time limit is 3.0 hours or 2:00pm for all courses. Given the heat, course lengths are a bit shorter than normal; please plan accordingly. White and yellow courses are designed with "new" runners in mind and will provide a good beginner experience for our newest runners.

Notes

1. Beginner instruction will be provided at 9:00 am. If you want beginner instruction, please choose the White Course with beginner instruction option when you pre-register.
2. 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 noon.
3. Turnout is expected to be high, please carpool if you can. Red Top is highly utilized this time of the year. Be respectful of the park and other visitors when entering the visitor center parking area and while on your course.
4. Parking requires a state parking pass or a $5 day pass; cash provides for quickest entry.
5. Pre-paid pre-registration is required. (Registration will open for our volunteer meet directors at 7:00pm on Monday, September 1^st, and will open for other volunteer coupon holders at 8:00pm. Registration will open to everyone at 9:00pm.) No paper forms or payments will be accepted on-site.
6. 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.
7. Water will NOT be provided on any course. A camelbak water carrying device is highly recommended. Participants must bring their own compass and whistle. 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.

Courses

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, 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 2:00 pm.

Directions

Red Top Mountain may be accessed via I-75 (Exit 285) and following signs to the park via Red Top Mountain Rd. SE. After crossing Bethany Bridge, take the 2nd left on Park Marina Rd. If entering the park from the south, via Glade Rd., Park Marina Rd. will be immediately on your right after passing the tennis courts and Trading Post. Signs will direct you to the main visitor center.

The park address is 50 Lodge Road SE, Acworth, GA 30102

Fees

Typical fees are shown below. Participants may go out on the course as an individual or as a small group of up to 5 people.

Weather

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Meet Director

Ron Hojnowski 985-788-8567