Cohutta

Race Information and Details:

The 2008 Cohutta 100 will be on Saturday
April 19th. The 100 will remain unchanged. We
are going to add a 65 mile race in addition to
the 100 and 35 milers. This will be the same
single track as the other races with a key hole
forest service road loop to make it a 65 miler.

HOW TO REGISTER: Registration is mailed using the form
found on-line. Mail forms to New Leaf Adventures 96 Craig
Street Ste 112-301; East Ellijay, Georgia 30540. The cost
is posted on the flier. Race is limited to first 200 entries for
the 100.

WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH THE ENTRY FEE: Entry fee
covers the significant overhead, promotion, six fully stocked
aid stations, t-shirts, post race meal and awards.

AWARDS: Handcrafted awards will be given to the first 10
male finishers, the first 5 female finishers and the first 5
single speed finishers in the 100 miler. The top master
male and female 50+ will receive an award. There will be a
cash award to the top five males and the top three females
in the 100-mile. (Men: 1st-$500, 2nd-$375, 3rd-$200,
4th-$100, 5th-$50. Women: 1st-$200, 2nd-$100, 3rd-$50)

COURSE CUT OFF: The Cohutta 100 is a mix of fast
moving rolling terrain and big climbs. There is significant
elevation change throughout the course. There are about
35+ miles of single track and the remainder is forest service
roads. (Very beautiful, scenic route) There is a cut off of 13
hours for this event. If you have doubts about your chances
of finishing the event in 13 hours, we suggest you try the
35-mile race first. We have a firm cut off of 12 hours to be
at aid station #6. If a rider is not at the last aid station by
the 12 hour mark they will be pulled out of the race, number
removed and will not get a place of finish/time. This is for
your safety. The last section has some significant single
track and is difficult to ride in the dark. The race
organization can't offer any support or removal at this point
of the course and we don't have a venue that will allow
unlimited amount of time at the start/finish. We will make
every effort to keep the finish line open as long as possible
for anyone able to finish. The loop of the Cohuttas on the
FS roads is sagged by race support in case of mechanical /
medical issues.

RACE DROPS FOR THE 100: Each participant will receive
three one-gallon zip lock bags to place items into for aid
station drops. NO MORE THAN 3 PER PERSON. Items
must fit into these bags or they don’t go. This includes
lights if necessary. (Remember, race course closes at 8:
pm.) ALL ITEMS MUST BE DROPPED OFF BY 9PM ON
FRIDAY APRIL 20th. NO ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON
RACE DAY. All items will be returned to the Finish line as
soon as an aid station closes. All items should be back at
the finish line area around 8:00pm race day. Items will be
coming back on the sweep vehicle. We are NOT
responsible for lost articles. Please double check your drop
bags to make sure your race number is on the bag. Also
any items left after the race will be mailed at the rider’s
expense. Mailing fee must be prepaid.

AID STATIONS: There are six on the course, roughly 15
miles apart. Many wonderful people from around the area
organize each aid station. These people make a race.
Please know that they are volunteers and are there for
you. Their job is to get you in and out as efficiently as
possible. You will be asked to vote on your favorite aid
station at the end of your race. Please vote as the winning
station will receive a cash prize. We will acknowledge all
aid stations at the finish of the event. Your ballots will be
located at the finish line near the awards. We will have
food and fluids at each aid station. We strongly encourage
you to use your own nutritional aids as your main source
and ours as a back up. We may not have what you are
accustomed to using for nutrition.

Additional things to keep in mind:
1.        Though we are not a NORBA sanctioned event, all
NORBA rules apply. Helmets are mandatory. Basic aid at
stations is allowed.

2.        Course is marked with yellow tape, cones, arrow
signs and people. Maps are included in your race packet

3.        Ocoee White Water Center is open to the public.
Please keep your eyes open for bystanders. Be aware of
vehicles on fs roads.

4.        Awards ceremony for the 35 miler will be held at 12
noon at the registration pavilion. Awards ceremony for the
100 will be held at 7:00pm at the registration pavilion. Chili
and desert are available at the finish of both races. There
will be a $5.00 fee for all non-participants who wish to eat.
Extra meals should be purchased at check-in on Friday.

5.        Spectators please try to stay off of the race course
as much as possible. If you wish to view the race the best
locations are Boyd Gap, White Water Center, Tumbling
Creek Camp Ground, Watson’s Gap, Potato Patch
Mountain, fs road 221 just past Sylco Camp Ground. Maps
can be found at White Water Center welcome center.

6.        Best places to eat before the event are Blue Ridge
Georgia or Cleveland Tennessee. There are a few mom
and pop eateries in Ducktown, Tenn. and MacKaysville,
GA/ Copperhill, Tenn.

7.        If you pack it in, you pack it out. In order for us to
keep this race going we must show respect for the land we
use. Please help us keep the forest clean.

8.        We can’t control dogs, bears, insects or weather.

9.        We hope you have a wonderful time at the Cohutta
100. Our goal is to produce a safe and fun event for
everyone. We hope your experience is that and more.
Good Luck. We’ll be with you all the way.

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