Mortimer III

First, the info:

When – 3/26/22. Midnight start.  To clarify, we start as soon as it turns Saturday.  So get there Friday night.  Race Committee will be there around 23:00.  Capiche?

Where – Tater Hole, Granite Falls; 100 Lakeside Ave, Granite Falls, NC 28630

            Finish:  Howard’s Knob, Boone NC

Cost – None.  Zero.  Ziltch*

    *your team must show proof of at least a $1,000.00 donation to a local charity

Course – (we have much more info that this to reference but that’s only if you’re running this puppy).  This is a Just for Shits & Giggles reference:  

Also, it’s still over 15,000 ft of gain

Why? – if you have to ask this, Race Committee recommends you try the Palmetto 200 instead.

There’s still time to register if you’re interested.  Just email RC at: hootbowman@gmail.com

It’s close to Go Time.  We’re 40 days from the start of the world’s Hill(bill)iest Relay Race.  To borrow words from Waylon Jennings, you should be:

Straightenin’ the curves,
Flattenin’ the hills
Someday the mountain might get ’em
But the law never will

RC likes to make jokes and laugh at his misfortunes.  And yours too.  But this race is no joke folks.  You won’t find this much elevation gain per mile in any relay race.  If you’re not out training, you best get out there and hit some hills.  Trails too. 

Speaking of trails, be prepared for a last minute change in the course.  RC is still waiting on feedback from Blue Ridge Parkway permitting.  Don’t sweat it if those don’t work out either.  We’ll still get our elevation requirements in.  

Pre-Race Info:

If you’re coming in from out of town and looking for a place to hang, here are a few suggestions:

• Hickory Station: https://www.oldehickorystation.com/
  • 232 Government Ave SW, Hickory NC 28602
• Granite Falls Brewery: https://www.granitefallsbrewing.com/
  • 47 Duke Street, Granite Falls, NC
• Snack Bar: 1346 1st Ave SW, Hickory NC
  • Best dang Meat & 3 joint you’ll ever see.  Do yourself a favor and get some Naner Puddin’

Post-Race Info:

After we congregate on Howard’s Knob for some fellowship, our friends at F3Boone have secured a place to hang.  

• River Street Ale House:  https://www.riverstreetalehouse.com/  
  • 957 Rivers St, Boone, NC 28607