First and foremost, the Race Committee doesn’t want you to run this race. Go home. There is no picking up the six. There are simply just too many hills. Nasty ones too. There will be Mountain Goat legs. We start at a place called Tater Hole. And end on a Knob. The in between parts are not favorable. You don’t know DoodleySquat about this area. Maybe we should keep it that way. Just stay home watching Looney Tunes in your footed PJ’s, we’ll take a picture for you.
Disclaimer: The Race Committee is not professional. You are here on your own free will. There are no representations with regard to the skill level or competency of the Race Committee or to the safety of the routes. If you run this relay, you assume all risks and will not hold the Race Committee responsible for anything that happens before, during, or after the race. Plus, RC doesn’t want you to run this anyway. But if you do, relay safety protocol will be followed. Anyone not wearing running vests and lights during specified times will be disqualified. Details like that to come. No need in giving those just yet because you aren’t running this relay anyway.
Facts:
Mortimer 100 Relay
March 14, 2020
100+ miles from Granite Falls to Boone.
Specifically: Tater Hole to Howard’s Knob
Estimated Elevation Gain: 12,000 ft
Start location: 100 Lakeside Ave, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Full team: 6 members
Ultra: 3 members
No cost, however each team is responsible for raising and contributing a minimum of $1,000.00 to a local charity of team’s choice….give it away fellas. That’s the heart of what F3 is all about.
The Meat:
Beat it.
Stop reading.
Turn around.
This isn’t for you.
You aren’t wanted.
Still reading? Ok, fine. Just make sure you re-read that disclaimer. While this is a relay, it’s a relay by definition only. SMR, BRR and P200 this is not. Think basic. No frills. No pre-race dinner. No free t-shirt (likely will have a t-shirt to order, however). No beer or food ticket on your bib. Heck at this point, the Race Committee isn’t sure if any of the exchange zones will have Portajohns. Also the RC isn’t sure if there will be directional signs. Note: study your routes….and bring your own TP. Just stop here and go sign up for The Banker 5K. I hear it’s a doozy.
This relay is going to cover some of the most underrated spots in western NC. No chance you’ve been to Tater Hole. RC doubts you know about Hibriten Mountain. RC also thinks that you don’t know much about Wilson Creek. How about Betsey’s Country Store? Collettsville? Roseborough? No dice. But you will after this relay. And you can thank RC later too. But seriously, just stop while you’re ahead and go run a St. Paddy’s Dad 10K instead. You aren’t ready for this.
Routes:
Leg 1:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31228181
Leg 2:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31228250
Leg 3:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31228282
Leg 4:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31230360
Leg 5:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31230463
Leg 6:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31234078
Leg 7:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31234633
Leg 8:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31234650
Leg 9:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31234753
Leg 10:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31402984
Leg 11:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31403033
Leg 12:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31403051
Leg 13:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31403088
Leg14:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31403121
Leg15:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31403142
Leg16:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31403155
Leg17:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31403194
Leg18:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31403222
Quick Stats:
Runner 1 – 17.4 miles – 1976 feet elevation gain
Runner 2 – 20.4 miles – 1599 feet elevation gain
Runner 3 – 20.1 miles – 2656 feet elevation gain
Runner 4 – 20.8 miles – 2531 feet elevation gain
Runner 5 – 11.8 miles – 1290 feet elevation gain
Runner 6 – 15.5 miles – 1573 feet elevation gain
Get your team together. Send an email to mortimer100relay@gmail.com with the following information:
- Team Name
- Runner’s First and Last Name
- Runner’s typical estimated 10K pace (minutes/mile)
- Runner’s email
- Runner’s phone number
- Runner’s emergency contact information (name and phone number)
- Gender
- Age on race day
- T Shirt size (just kidding)
- Name of charity that your team will be donating to
- Bonus points if you come up with a good alternate relay name
There have been questions about rucking this relay. That’s a TBD. If you’re serious about it, you may be staring down the barrel of a Friday night start. Holla if that’s your bag.
Footnote:
This relay has been rattling around in the Race Committee’s head for about a year now. Number One priority for choosing these routes is to keep you safe. Despite that, there are still sections that aren’t perfect and will require you and your teammates to look out for oncoming traffic and run as far off the road as possible. Be safe out there. Number Two priority is that RC tried to include as many hills as possible between Hickory and Boone. Or at least the worst ones. Some were missed, but not many. Routes may change between now and March, so pay attention to any incoming emails. Number Two.Five: there is going to be a limit to the number of teams that will be allowed to run this year’s race. HC now and get your team together because that limit is small. Race Committee isn’t going to reveal that number until capacity is reached. If you don’t make the cut, you can drive on up to Howard’s Knob, wait for the Race Committee to cross the lane, and make me a Finish Line Sammich. Number Three: have fun and enjoy this wild section of Western NC. It really is a special place….and don’t forget to buy a hot dog at Betsey’s Store. They just taste better out there.
Thanks for your interest.
Cousin Eddie/Race Committee