Local Events in Blacksburg, South Carolina
Kings Mountain Marathon and Half Marathon
Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000
Races: Marathon, Half Marathon
This course is designed to be just tough enough to showcase the Kings and Queens of the Road! Both courses start and end in the heart of Kings Mountain State Park. This is a rolling course (think the difference between a golf course and the little engine that could).
This race fulfills all of the marathonmaniacs.com requirements to count towards a marathon completion in all 50 states. A half marathon and full marathon course have been designed and tested by local runners to provide the best scenery, safety, and support for your race experience.
All half and full marathon finishers will recieve a metal finishers medal.
When: Apr 21, 2012 12:00:00 AM in Blacksburg, South Carolina
Free Entrance Day
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0000
Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.
When: Apr 27, 2012 8:00:00 AM in Blacksburg, South Carolina
Cost: Free
Kings Mountain Marathon 2012
Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0000
Kings Mountain Marathon & Half Marahon
Date: April 21, 2012
Start Time: 8:00 AM
A Historic Challenge for 400 Brave Adventurers
It was a little army and a little battle, but it was of mighty portent.
273 men died. And hundreds more were wounded on top of Kings Mountain on October 6, 1780.
When the smoke cleared on the mountain's steep western ridge, the Patriot militia stood victorious. Meanwhile, the red coats had turned tail.
"This is a place of inspiring memories. Here less than a thousand men, inspired by the urge of freedom, defeated a superior force entrenched in this strategic position." - President Herbert Hoover, October 7, 1930, atop Kings Mountain.
President Teddy Roosevelt once called this small but strategic victory the "turning point of the American Revolution."
And to this day, the battle's spirit lives on in the inhabitants of York County, South Carolina. Folks here carry a certain dignity because of their home's unique place in history. And why shouldn't they?
It's beautiful and rugged land they live on.
Which is why it won't surprise you to hear that exactly 230 years after the famous triumph, a small band of runners came directly to Kings Mountain for their own "battle."
A freak snowstorm and a last minute race cancellation had left them with little choice.
You see, just like the Patriot militia, they had something to prove. And if they could just get a race organizer to meet a few simple demands, they were going to fight for it.
So they got in touch with Jefferson Nicholson, Co-Founder of Adventure Geek Productions, and inside an hour, the battle was on!
Only this time the enemy wasn't a red coated army. It was the terrain itself. Specifically, 26.2 miles of it.
They called the challenge Kings Mountain Marathon.
Brief Description:
This course is designed to be just tough enough to showcase the Kings and Queens of the Road! Both courses start and end in the heart of Kings Mountain State Park. This is a rolling course (think the little engine that could.)
This race fulfills all of the marathonmaniacs.com requirements to count towards a marathon completion in all 50 states. A half marathon and full marathon course have been designed and tested by local runners to provide the best scenery, safety, and support for your race experience.
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2010 King Mountain Marathon Race Review PDF
2010 Pictures https://public.me.com/langforg
Course:
Kings Mountain Marathon Course
Kings Mountain Half Marathon Course
For a turn by turn description and distance break down for either course click here.
Fees:
Pre Race:
Half-Marathon - $40
Marathon - $80
All participants will recieve their race bib and event shirt at check in.
All half and full marathon finishers will recieve a metal finishers medal.
Time Line:
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Check In/Registration
8:00 AM Half-Marathon and Marathon Start
Half-Marathon Awards shortly after last half runner finishes
Marathon Awards shortly after last marathon runner finishes
Sponsors:
There are currently no sponsors of this race besides the Kings Mountain State Park.
If you are interested in being a sponsor of the event please contact Jefferson Nicholson or Kristen Thomas (contact information below)
2010 Results for both the half and full marathon can be found HERE.
2011 Race results can be found HERE!
Official event photo's can be found HERE!
Contact Information & Volunteers Opportunities:
Race Directors: -Jefferson Nicholson, 864-247-6735, jefferson@adventuregeekproductions.com
-Kristen Thomas, 803-487-1052, kristen@adventuregeekproductions.com
Awards:
Top three overall male and female for each race
Best Theme dressed participant
GeezerJock (oldest finisher)
Age group awards will be determined based on the size of the finishing field.
Directions:
From I-85: Take exit 8, turn left onto Hwy 161, go across NC/SC state line and park entrance will be on the right.
From I-77: Take exit for Hwy 5 toward Rock Hill. Follow Hwy 5 through Rock Hill to York. In York, turn N onto Hwy 321, then bear left onto Hwy 161, entrance will be on the left.
MILES TO:
Charleston, SC: 200
Columbia, SC: 91
Florence, SC: 131
Greenville, SC: 70
Charlotte, NC: 30
Raleigh, NC: 174
Atlanta, GA: 206
Augusta, GA: 146
About the Parks
A big, hilly, woodsy park with lots to do, Kings Mountain State Park has been a regional favorite for generations.
Built originally by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, Kings Mountain has miles of trails, equestrian facilities, group camping barracks, campgrounds, two fishing lakes with boat rentals and the popular Living History Farm.
The farm is a realistic replica of a typical Piedmont farm from the early to mid 1800s. Buildings include a house, barn and gin, and there are gardens and animals, including cows, chickens and a bunch of friendly cats.
Regularly scheduled special events at the park bring in local crowds and the park also is adjacent to Kings Mountain National Military Park, site of a pivotal Revolutionary War battle.
Kings Mountain National Military Park
Did you know Kings Mountain National Military Park is not a Civil War park? Did you know that most battles/skirmishes of the Revolutionary War took place in South Carolina? If not, then welcome to Kings Mountain National Military Park, the "turning point" of the Revolutionary War, where on October 7, 1780, an hour long battle changed the course of the Revolutionary War.
By exploring our Visitor Center, which includes a 26 minute film, exhibit area and 1.5 mile battlefield trail, you will learn why the battle occurred, who the Overmountain men were and how the outcome of the battle changed the course of the Revolutionary War.
Every October 7th, the Park honors those who fought at Kings Mountain by holding a morning wreath laying ceremony at the US Monument and a program in the amphitheater at 3:00, the time the battle began. Throughout the year, the Kings Mountain Backcountry Militia, along with other revolutionary war demonstration groups, hold special events show casing militia service, weapons, equipment, life skills such as leatherworking, blacksmithing and woodworking as it would have been in the 1700's. Please check our special events page for dates and event details.
So come, take a step back in time, and enjoy our little known piece of history!
Erin K. Broadbent
Superintendent
Lodging
http://www.sciway.net/hotels/gaffney.html
Refund Policy
50% of your entry fee will be refunded until March 9th, 2012. No refunds will be issued for an reason after March 9th, 2011. Event entries are not transferable between persons, events or years. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy. By registering for this event you agree to these refund terms.
The race will take place rain or shine. Race directors may edit the course for safty and/or for highway regulations or may cancel this in the event of sever weather. No Refunds will be given if you or the race directors are forced to cancel plans for this event.
When: Apr 21, 2012 8:00:00 AM to Apr 21, 2012 4:00:00 PMin Blacksburg, South Carolina
Cost: 2012 Kings Mountain Marathon 26.2 Full Marathon 82.99
2012 Kings Mountain Marathon - Half Marathon 13.1 Half Marathon 13.1 41.99
Kings Mountain Marathon Volunteer. Donating $10/person to your choice of organization or charity. Volunteer 0.00
Free Entrance Day
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0000
Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.
When: Apr 27, 2012 8:00:00 AM in Blacksburg, South Carolina
Cost: Free
Free Entrance Day
Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0000
Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.
When: Apr 29, 2012 8:00:00 AM in Blacksburg, South Carolina
Cost: Free
Free Entrance Day
Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0000
Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.
When: Apr 28, 2012 8:00:00 AM in Blacksburg, South Carolina
Cost: Free
Free Entrance Day
Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0000
Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.
When: Apr 28, 2012 8:00:00 AM in Blacksburg, South Carolina
Cost: Free
Free Entrance Day
Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0000
Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.
When: Apr 29, 2012 8:00:00 AM in Blacksburg, South Carolina
Cost: Free
