10/3/2009 - EX2 Day of Endurance @ Rocky Gap State Park

About the courses: Rocky Gap has a stellar trail network. The 5-mile trail running course includes picturesque lakeside trails, challenging hiking trails, and some wide open grassy field running. The 9-mile mountain biking course consists of twisty and super fun lakeside singletrack combined with fast fire roads, grassy fields, and a small amount of smooth pavement. Athletes of similar mountain biking and trail running skill will be able to complete a mountain biking and trail running lap in about the same amount of time. View Course Map.

About the races: The race will begin at 9am with the 3-hour trail running segment. Both the duathlon and trail running athletes will be running during this time. Trail runners must start their last lap by 11:45am. The mountain biking segment will begin at 12pm sharp. Mountain bikers must start their last lap by 5:30pm. See the following link for rules and format information.

About the amenities: Rocky Gap has tons to do and is just a 2.5 hours from the Washington and Baltimore metro areas. On both Fri 10/2 and Sat 10/3, racers will be permitted to camp in the huge grassy pit area which is located right next to two gorgeous beaches ($10/team/night - pay at check-in). Swimming is permitted in the lake and at that time of year, the water temperature should be chilly but refreshing for those in-between-lap swims. Bathrooms are also available right near the transition and pit areas. For those that do not want to camp, there is a fancy lodge right on site and plenty of bed and breakfasts located right in Cumberland (less than 10 miles away).