Springmaid Splash Graphic

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10K Adventure Trail Run & 5K Trail Race
(A 2008 Trail Runner Trophy Series &
Blue Ridge Outdoors Cup Race)
Springmaid Mountain, Spruce Pine, NC
Saturday, August 23, 2008

Who We Benefit

Net proceeds from the Springmaid Splash will benefit Fuel Fund for needy families in the community and Mount Mitchell Runners Club.

The Challenge

A 10K (6.2 miles) trail run or a 5K (3.1 miles) trail race on a very challenging course at the Springmaid Mountain retreat near Spruce Pine, NC.

News: Chip timing will be utilized this year.

Map of the Springmaid Splash locationNeed Directions Or A Map?

Here's a downloadable Adobe Acrobat PDF file of a map (requires the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader software, available here).

The Cost

For both the run and the walk:

  • $25 BEFORE August 18, 2008
  • $30 AFTER August 18, 2008 and on Race Day

What You Get

The entry fee includes:

  • T-Shirt
  • Goodie Bag
  • Refreshments
  • Awards
  • Awesome Door Prizes
  • Complete Results
  • Race Management
  • (no extra charge for sand in your shoes!)

Where To Stay...

There are a variety of accomodations in the Spruce Pine area available to runners who would like to spend the night either before or after the race. Courtesy of the Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce, here is a listing of accomodations by type:

Special Thanks

We'd like to thank these organizations for all that they do for the Springmaid Splash:

  • Mitchell County Emergency Management Services
  • South End Rescue
  • Blue Ridge Outdoors
  • Trail Runner Magazine

Information and Registration

REGISTER
ONLINE
Sign up for the Springmaid Splash via www.setupevents.com online.
Download a copy of our race brochure here (requires the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader, available here).

Learn More...

Get more information on the event from these links:

  • The 10K Race
    Here are more details on the course for the 10K runners

  • The 5K Trail Race
    For the trail race, here is information on the course.

  • Registration
    How do I sign up? We tell you here.

  • Springmaid Mountain
    Find out more about our host, the Springmaid Mountain resort.

  • Links
    A collection of Web resources for the running enthusiast.

  • Contact Us
    Have a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you!

The 2007 Race

RESULTS!

The results of the 2007 Springmaid Splash can be found here.

PHOTOS!

We have photos from the 2007 Splash available here.

The 2006 Race

See a slideshow of some photos from the 2006 race here and here (requires the free Adobe Flash player, available here).

A CD containing over 300 images of the race is now available. Contact us for more information on purchasing this CD.

THE 2006 RACE RESULTS ARE HERE!


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