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Signup for a 2 day 3 stage trail race by Dirty Bird Events April 13 – 14 on Windrock Mountain in Oliver Springs, TN There are three registration options. You can register for the 4 mile trail & 10K Uphill Climb, the 34K trail run, or all three stages (recommended).

Race	until December 31st, 2012	until January 31st, 2013	until April 7th, 2013
3 Stage	$90	$95	$100
4 Mile Trail 10K Uphill	$50	$55	$60
34K	$60	$65	$70

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When: April 13th-14th, 2013

Where: Windrock Park, Oliver Springs, TN

What: Three trail races in two days!

A two-day 50k – War at Windrock is an epic adventure of trail running that
recreational athletes, elite runners, and everyone in between will not want to miss.
Nestled in the Coal Creek OHV Area, just north of Oak Ridge, TN, runners will
conquer a wild journey through single track trails of steep climbs, rugged terrain,
and breathtaking mountain views (if you still have any breath left). Best of all, the
race is routed directly through the wind farm- strictly off limits to the general public
under normal circumstances- as Dirty Bird Events has gained exclusive access to this
private area.

The race weekend will offer athletes the opportunity to enjoy Windrock Mountain
in three ways: Move Fast, Get High, and Go Long. It’s an ultra distance in three
stages, certain to push trail runners of all levels to the limit. Whether competing for
the “Trailfecta” (recommended) or battling in just one or two races, we invite all
participants to fight hard, have fun, and enjoy the War at Windrock.

The Battles:

Move Fast: 4 Mile Trail Run @ 9:00am on Saturday, April 13th. This flat, fast course
will allow competitors to showcase their inner Speed Demon.

Get High: 10K Uphill Climb @ 3:00pm on Saturday, April 13th. The 72,000 acre park
is known for its off-road recreational vehicle usage, but we are leaving the vehicles
behind and tackling the elevation on foot.

Go Long: 34K Trail Run @ 8:00am on Sunday, April 14th. Experience the raw power
and magnificent beauty first hand, as 18 wind turbines await the participants as they
summit Buffalo Mountain.

War at Windrock is a one of a kind experience for athletes, sponsors, and volunteers
alike. Live music, food, bonfire, and corn hole will be included in the festivities, so
hang out between battles and stay the weekend. Camping is available onsite,
and you will be a stone’s throw away from the finish line.

Carbo Dinner

If you would like to join us for the Carbo Dinner, dinner tickets can be purchased during registration. The cost of the tickets are $5 each. The dinner will be served at 5:30pm on April 13th after the 10K Uphill Climb.

Camping

Primitive camping is available onsite at a discounted rate. The cost to camp is $5 per person, per night. RV Sites and cabins are also available for additional fees.

For complete park rules and other accommodations, please visit windrockpark.com

 

Battle #1 – Move Fast

Race weekend kicks off with a 4 mile romp on some of the newest trails in Windrock Park. This freshly cut course consists of nearly all single track trails. Located in the nature area adjacent to the campground, this may be your best chance to show off some fast feet. While not flat by any means (this is East TN after all), the course is relatively mild. The 4 mile run starts from a gravel staging area just inside the campground, and immediately heads to the trails. Don’t get too concerned when the trail starts climbing, as the beginning is one of only two segments that is uphill. A steady, but short, climb takes athletes up to enjoy some great views of Oliver Springs. There will be one aid station located near the 2 mile mark. Next, the course winds around the woods of Walden Ridge and continues to drop in elevation until meeting the gravel connector road. This section of the course provides a fantastic opportunity to gain some places before returning back to the single track trails. A somewhat steep and rocky climb then awaits, which is arguably the most challenging part of the course. With less than a mile to go, it is all downhill to the finish line (located at the start).

Battle #2 – Get High

Don’t expect to break any personal best times on this monster 10k Uphill Climb. Promising to leave a lasting memory, this course scales roughly 3,000 feet in just over 6 miles to the rock formation in which the park is named. The hill climb starts at the main trailhead, which is located 2 miles from the campground. The course provides runners the chance to settle in by taking on a steady and scenic ascent up Trail #1 and Trail #2. These trails wind around the base of Windrock Mountain before making the transition to more challenging terrain. An aid station will be available approximately 2 miles into the race. Trail #16 and Trail #17 start to hint at what this course is all about, as they really start to climb. At the top of Trail #17 there are a series of small connector trails that will dump runners out onto Trail #24; aka your best friend. Trail #24 is the mildest segment of the race and is a great chance to get your legs back. A second aid station will be located near the 4.5 mile mark on Trail #24. Certain to be the most wicked part of this race, the downhill mountain bike course is known as one of the longest and toughest on this side of the country. It is here that the course shoots straight up the mountain and really starts to show its teeth, as you make your way up, up, and up. Don’t worry if you have to walk or hike portions of this race, for you will not be alone. The trail then crosses over several gravel roads and jeep trails which serve as great places to catch your breath and wonder why you ever signed up for this in the first place. After the final gravel road crossing, the rustic single track then leads to a 12 foot drop that will have to be navigated. There will be a rope to aid runners in this near vertical portion of the climb. Please use caution at this location. Once atop, the course makes its final push up the remainder of the mountain bike course. After making the summit, there is a brief downhill stretch to the finish. Smile proudly. You just conquered Windrock Mountain! Runners will be transported back down the mountain to the main trailhead where the race began.

Battle #3 – Go Long

The highlight of the weekend, the 34k Trail Run takes runners through the wind farm atop Buffalo Mountain. The race begins at the main trailhead, and then covers the entire length of Trail #22. A rolling start gives way to several stream crossings before ascending steadily up the mountain to a brief gravel road segment. The first aid station will be located approximately 4 miles into the race. A short (but intense) climb up boulders on Trail #45 serves as a connector to G37. Participants will run this flat section of gravel road before making the turn onto Trail #19 for a loop around the “Dark Side” of the mountain. Trail #19 then meets up with a segment of gravel road for the return trip, which includes the second aid station near the 8 mile mark. An outside loop on Trail #20 may allow a peek at the windmills on the backside of this segment. The course then takes a quick venture on Trail #4 which ends at the third aid station near mile 12. After crossing the main gravel road, the course takes a very rustic and direct approach up to the windmills via the “Lost Trail”- the most challenging part of the 34k race. This trail can’t be found on the park map, but the steep and rocky ascent eventually levels out to a nice and easy path that will again meet up with the main gravel road. G2 then takes runners on a gradual climb up through the gates of the wind farm for a 5 mile out and back route very few have experienced. (While this is a great photo opportunity, please stick to the main road and respect the wind turbines). The final aid station will serve competitors going in both directions at the entrance to the wind farm. Runners may be feeling the fatigue from all of the climbing, but the hard work is over. The course is entirely downhill from this point forward. On the return trip, G2 will merge with an unmarked trail for a scenic run on the ridge of an old mining area. On a clear day, the Smoky Mountains are visible off in the distance to the South. The unmarked gravel road then winds down the mountain before intersecting the downhill mountain bike course. After dropping in, the downhill bike course will take participants all the way to the finish line. Runners will descend rapidly over the next few miles of single track trails. The course makes many switchbacks and quick drops as it makes its way back to the main trailhead where the race began. A final turn onto Trail #1 will allow runners the chance for a speedy finish.

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