Good evening!
Thanks again for registering for the Hawk’s Gully Hurdle 10K! The weather looks BEAUTIFUL and we look forward to seeing you!
Day-of: Race starts at 8:00AM. Parking is free at Lake Olmstead Trailhead, 0 Milledge Rd. Please follow the instructions from the parking volunteers. There is also parking at Mill Village Trailhead, 109 Eve St. If you park here you will need to walk up the trail 0.4 miles to the Lake Olmstead Trailhead to start. Please note that we can't congregate before or after the race. There is some room to spread out but please listen to volunteers pertaining to groups and lining up. We are asking that runners line up on either side of the blue cones towards the edge of the trail. Once you have started the race please stay in your right side of the trail.
Restrooms available at Lake Olmstead Trailhead. Reminder, masks are REQUIRED at the trailhead and restrooms, but you are welcome to take it off during the race however you are comfortable.
Parking: Parking is limited at Lake Olmstead Trailhead, please follow instructions with parking volunteers on where to park. Parking is also available at Mill Village Trailhead, 109 Eve St. about a 0.4 mile walk up the Lake Olmstead Trailhead.
Water: We will have water that we can refill your water bottles. We will not have individual waters for you. Please ensure you bring your own water container to be used during the event which will be able to be filled at the turn around area and at the finish line.
Awards/Results: All awards will be coordinated with Julianna to be picked up (days and times you want). Results and awards will be posted by 3 p.m. the day of the event on the Facebook event, Its Your Race, Run the Tangents website, and e-mailed to you.
Waves: Due to the number of participants, we will have 3 waves of runners to start the race. Each wave will have 45 runners and will start 5 minutes apart. Bib #1-79 will be in wave 1 at 8 a.m., bib #80-256 and over will be wave 2 at 8:05 a.m., and bib #257-300 will be wave 3 at 8:10 a.m. If you are in wave 2 or 3, plebase make sure you are in line on time but be mindful that we can't have over 50 people at a time in the starting area.
Bib/packet pickup: If you were unable to pick up today, please arrive prior to 7:30 a.m. in order to get your bib and start on time!
Julianna Shurtleff
Development & Outreach Manager
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area
706-823-0440 x8
www.augustacanal.com
"Due to the current circumstances with COVID-19, the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area and Run the Tangents Timing have decided to reschedule the Hawk's Gully Hurdle 10K to October 3, 2020. If you cannot attend the new date, please let the race directors know so we can issue a refund. We hope to still see you all there to support the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area. Please stay updated on race changes through our Facebook event page. Thank you for understanding and stay healthy!"On October 3, 2020, celebrate the opening of the complete River Levee Trail with a 10K to benefit the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area! Be the FIRST to run on the newest addition of the Augusta Canal trail! This is the final connection of the River Levee Trail to Downtown Augusta.
8:00 AM Race starts at Lake Olmstead Trailhead. Route goes across the canal to River Levee Trail, all the way out to 13th St. along the levee- turn around and come back.
This route for this run is in progress as we are waiting for some work to be completed in order to finalize the route! The route will be stroller and dog friendly. We do ask that dogs are leashed and that you clean up after them. Additionally, all runners and walkers are welcome to join us!
Early bird pricing $25 until September 14 at 11:59 p.m., then the price raises to $35. ONLY prior registration. NO day-of registration. This is a way to decrease one on one interactions.
T-SHIRTS are ordered!! Most shirts are now accounted for but we will be placing an order once this event is completed if you desire a shirt. If you have registered for a shirt within the last few days and we are out, you will still receive yours after the event.
Timing by
Run The Tangents Timing!
NEW COVID-19 regulations:
1. PRIOR registration ONLY. Want to decrease one-on-one interaction. Early Bird $25, price increase August 12 to $35.
2. COVID Waiver required.
3. Staggered start times. Probably 5 min.
4. Packet pick-up bags are pre-filled in large zip lock bags.
5. ALL staff and volunteers will be wearing gloves and masks, including the water stations. Or we are encouraging to bring your own water.
6. Official race results via chip time due to staggered start to be emailed to participants and posted on Its Your Race and RT3's website.
7. Awards given out by the race director only. They can be picked up or mailed at the comfort of the winners.
8. Hand sanitizer at packet pick up and all tables during race day.
*Things could easily change as we get closer to the date, but this is what we are hoping for!
Hawk's Gully is on the ninth section of the canal. This area is a natural water source, that before the canal was dug, went straight back into the Savannah River at now 15th St. When the canal was dug in 1845, Hawks Gully was turned into a return for the canal to get back into the river through the third level. Today it is a bulkhead gate for flood control for the Augusta Canal.
Age Groups
Male and Female: 14 and Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 - 79, and 80 + plus top 2 in addition to top 3 overall
