Point Lookout Lightning 5K Run
LOCATION: Point Lookout Trail, near Old Fort, NC.
THE COURSE:
The 5 kilometer point-to-point course starts approximately one mile above Point Lookout and follows the Point Lookout Trail down to the base of the trail, approximately 400 meters from the Old Fort Picnic Area & parking. The course features nearly 900 feet of gradual descent from start to finish.
COURSE SURFACE & PROFILE:
The Point Lookout Trail is smoothly paved and fast. It descends gradually for nearly 900 feet with virtually no noticeable rises. A course elevation chart is available on the race web site.
PARKING & SHUTTLE TO START:
Parking will be available at the Old Fort Picnic Area off Mill Creek Rd. Shuttles will pick up runners at the Old Fort Picnic Ground between 8:00am and 9:30am and take them to the starting area. Volunteers will be at the parking area to assist with parking.
If you are planning to register at the event, please allow sufficient time to register and board the shuttle to the start. Runners who miss the final shuttle must find his or her own transportation to the start. Rides to the start will not be provided after the race!
Technical running shirts are guaranteed for all early registrations; shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed after 10/15 or at the race. Entry fee includes shuttle service from the parking area (Old Fort Picnic Area) to the start.
AWARDS:
Top overall male & female, top three in the following age groups - 15 & under; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-74; 75 & over. Winners must be present for awards; no awards will be mailed after the event.
THE COURSE:
The 5 kilometer point-to-point course starts approximately one mile above Point Lookout and follows the Point Lookout Trail down to the base of the trail, approximately 400 meters from the Old Fort Picnic Area & parking. The course features nearly 900 feet of gradual descent from start to finish.
COURSE SURFACE & PROFILE:
The Point Lookout Trail is smoothly paved and fast. It descends gradually for nearly 900 feet with virtually no noticeable rises. A course elevation chart is available on the race web site.
PARKING & SHUTTLE TO START:
Parking will be available at the Old Fort Picnic Area off Mill Creek Rd. Shuttles will pick up runners at the Old Fort Picnic Ground between 8:00am and 9:30am and take them to the starting area. Volunteers will be at the parking area to assist with parking.
If you are planning to register at the event, please allow sufficient time to register and board the shuttle to the start. Runners who miss the final shuttle must find his or her own transportation to the start. Rides to the start will not be provided after the race!
Technical running shirts are guaranteed for all early registrations; shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed after 10/15 or at the race. Entry fee includes shuttle service from the parking area (Old Fort Picnic Area) to the start.
AWARDS:
Top overall male & female, top three in the following age groups - 15 & under; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-74; 75 & over. Winners must be present for awards; no awards will be mailed after the event.
- Start Time:
- 10:00am EDT
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
This is a service fee for processing your race application. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
