The 30K and the 15K are each run on out-and-back courses starting near Bradley's Country Store in Moccasin Gap. The first and last two miles of each race are run on pavement, with the balance on the red clay surface of Old Centerville Road and Sunnyhill Road. Under most conditions the clay is excellent to run on, but it can became a slippery, gooey mess in wet weather. The 2010 races started after a night of light rain, which grew stronger as the morning progressed. Stirred by morning traffic and the feet of nearly 200 runners, the mud was a challenge by the end of the 30K. In spite of inclement conditions, 91 athletes finished the 30K with another 101 completing the 15K, both numbers up slightly from the previous year.
Links:
- Complete results of the 2010 Gulf Winds Track Club 30K / 15K at gulfwinds.org
http://www.gulfwinds.org/raceresults/2010/30K15K%202010.htm - My photos of the 2010 Gulf Winds Track Club 30K / 15K (Part 1)
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2789452&id=5215641&l=5b88b5459f - My photos of the 2010 Gulf Winds Track Club 30K / 15K (Part 2)
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2789456&id=5215641&l=c90a09409d - 2009 Gulf Winds Track Club 30K / 15K
http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2009/01/2009-gulf-winds-track-club-30k-15k.html - 2008 Gulf Winds Track Club 30K
http://troubleafoot.blogspot.com/2008/01/2008-gulf-winds-track-club-30k.html
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