MAD MARSH





Saturday, September 10, 2011

MAD MARSH Trail Race - 11/19/11 ------>



  • Grassy 4.5 mile loop (repeat 1 - 7 times)
  • Choose a popular option: 4.5 miles, 13.5 (Half Marathon), 27 (Marathon), or 31.5 (50k Ultramarathon).
  • Or choose a convenient distance of: 9 miles, 18, or 22.5. Endless possibilities!

  • The course is on the MARSH Golf Course on Ladys Island. (see course map below). START/FINISH Address & Parking: 89 Middle Road, Beaufort, SC 29907-1332 (on mapquest.com)
  • Plenty of volunteers will cheerfully give you food, water, and record your splits and finish times!
  • Drop bags / cars can be revisited loop-by-loop
  • Weather: 52*-68* (perfect)
  • Sunrise: 6:45am. Twilight: 6:29am. (perfect timing!) -> Bring a headlamp if you so desire.

  • Register SOON as only 75 runners will be allowed to participate!
  • Sponsored by: HAMMER NUTRITION
  • SPECTATORS and DOGS are welcome!!!
  • CUTOFF TIME: 3:00pm (8.5 hours)

  • MAP website: Mad Marsh Trail Map *CLICK HERE!!*
  • START/FINISH Address & Parking: 89 Middle Road, Beaufort, SC 29907-1332 (on mapquest.com - not an actual residential street address, but a locational estimate) This is located on Ladys Island. 78 Middle Rd, Ladys Island, SC 29907 (on maps.google.com). 86 middle rd, ladys island, sc ( on maps.yahoo.com).
  • DIRECTIONS: From Downtown Beaufort: Take the drawbridge on Route 21. In 1.8 miles, (once you reach Walgreens), take a left onto Sams Point Road. Drive 2.4 miles, and take a left onto Brickyard Pt Road South. In 0.2 miles, this becomes Middle Road. Drive another 0.5, pass Coosaw Elementary School and then Fiddler Lane on your left, and turn right onto the course, a dirt road (at the Golf Cart Crossing sign). Park. Walk down the trail 0.1 miles to the START/FINISH area. Run and enjoy!!
  • Elevation Gain: ^^^^^95 feet per loop =  665 ft for the 50k ^^^^^
  • Note: The parking is on the course this year, not at the school. Also, parking is in a location different from BAD MARSH race.
QUESTIONS: WhatUltra@yahoo.com




HAPPY CAMPER - free run- Results - 9/9/11

1st place - Andy Bruner,      30.7 miles, 7:19
1st place- Becky,                     26.7 miles, 6:33
1st place - Stephanie Walsh,      20 miles, 4:45
1st place - Julie,                     13 miles, 2:55
1st place - January Tramuta,      8.7 miles, 1:55