Comments: Trail races don't typically have the "bling" of other races. There was a small BBQ at the pavillion. There were no volunteers on any part of the course (that I saw) other than the one water station. This is how a trail race usually is. The race had some amazing views. The weather was PERFECT. If you are looking for a low key, mild 50k, this is a great place to start. I will say that the cotton 50k shirt with bats on it isn't one of my favorites. We also got a mini flashlight with the race name on it. I know most people would prefer something useable but I would have loved a metal since it was my fist 50k. There is also a hard core 50k in these same woods called the Misty Mountain 50k for those that want to kick it up a notch or two.
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