and they are off! . it was a festive group of 76 (yes, we lost one more between the bus ride and the start) that gathered at the base of the giant peach. . photos were snapped small talk indulged....
THE LAST ANNUAL HEART OF THE SOUTH ROAD RACE
Frankfort, KY to Castle Rock, GA
327 Miles
The runners will assemble on Wednesday morning (Jun 15), park their vehicles in a hayfield atop Sand Mountain in North Georgia, and board tour buses. The only thing they will know about their destination is that it will be between 300 and 350 miles away. Once they arrive, they will be able to access maps of the course they will take to get them back to their vehicles. After an overnight stay in a hotel, the field will be bused to the start the following morning. From there, with only the supplies they can carry or obtain along the way, they have 10 days to get back.
Twice daily tracking will be maintained, and runners wishing to drop will be transported back to their vehicles. Finishers will be shuttled with their vehicles to motels near the finish for a safe sleep before getting behind the wheel. There is no greater freedom than being totally alone on the open road, relying only on your wits, your skill, and your physical ability to cover ground in order to reach the finish line.
Come experience it for yourself.
June 16 – June 26, 2022
The race is underway. It was a festive group of 82!
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and they are off
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at last the month of fear is over.
at last the month of fear is over. the time of wondering has come to an end and the days of wandering are about to begin. . the 77 brave souls who boarded the buses to nowhere are now left with...