Cyclists, if you have been itching to put the hammer down during this COVID-hampered year, here’s your chance. Firefly Trail Inc. is hosting a virtual race on roads near the future route of the trail in conjunction with the opening of the trail in Winterville. For COVID safety, riders will ride individually and upload their times to Strava, individually or as “teams”, with race judges selecting winners based on uploaded times. Riders can complete their race at any time of their choosing between Oct. 30 – Nov. 8. (For safety, rides starting or ending at night will not be counted.)
And, of course, since it’s a Firefly event, non-racers are welcome, too. Just sign up, come out anytime during the 10-day virtual race “window” and have fun. Upload your time and, also just for fun, see if you qualify for the Lanterne Rouge prize as the slowest rider. This virtual relay is being held to raise funds and awareness for the mission of Firefly Trail Inc. to foster completion of the Firefly Trail from Union Point to Athens. This Firefly Virtual Relay will create an opportunity for fun and friendly competition while promoting COVID-19 safety measures. Event details and schedule Click Here to Register The course
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Come join us for the 7th Annual Junction Jamboree Jog (J35k) benefiting the planned Firefly Trail, a 39-mile rail-trail from Union Point to Athens. The course is the old "Sock Trot 5K" route.
Click Here to Register IN-PERSON OPTION: $25.00 VIRTUAL OPTION: Due to COVID-19 the J35K is offering a Virtual Option this year. Entry Fee is $15.00, no shirt and no award. Times will be entered at the end of your respective age group for BBRS and CG points. Run anywhere between Sept 19 and Sept 26. Submit your time to http://tiny.cc/J35KTimes no later than 12 Noon on Sept 26. Event details and schedule Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup: Begins at 7:30AM 5K: Starts at 8:30AM Awards: Presented to Overall M/F, Masters M/F, and top three M/F in standard 5-year age groups. Timing and Results: Finish line management and results provided by Classic Race Services with results posted to www.classicraceservices.com, www.active.com, www.athlinks.com. Shirts and Goodies: Shirts are guaranteed to those who register by 9/12/20. Those registering after that date and on race day are not guaranteed a shirt or size. There will be plenty of refreshments. Series Affiliation: The race is part of the 2020 Firefly Trail Race Series, 2020 Black Bag Race Series and the Clover Glove Series. Other Info: In case of rain, the race will go on. Delay of the start may happen in case of severe weather in the area at race time. If severe weather continues, then the race director or local authorities may make the call to cancel the race at that time. Sorry, no refunds. Come join us in Crawford, GA on Labor Day for the 16th Annual Restoration Run 5K and 11K hosted by the Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce and held at the old Crawford Depot in downtown Crawford, GA. The Depot is located on US 78, across the street from Smith Ford Sales. Proceeds from the race will benefit the restoration of the old Depot.
Click Here to Register Virtual Option: Due to COVID-19 the Restoration Run is offering a Virtual Option for the 5K and 11K. Entry Fee is $15.00 for one race, $25.00 for both races, no shirt and no award. Times will be entered at the end of your respective age group for BBRS and CG points. Run anywhere between Aug 31 and Sept 7. Submit your time to http://tiny.cc/RestorationRun5K11KTimes no later than 5:00pm on Sept 7. Race Day and Packet Pickup: Starts at 6:30AM 5K starts at 7:30AM 11K starts at 8:30AM 5K Awards will be given out after the start of the 11K 11K Awards will be handed out as runners turn in the finish cards. Awards: Awards in both races will be presented to Overall M/F, Masters M/F, and top three M/F in age groups beginning 10 and under through 75 and over. Timing and Results: Finish line timing and results provided by Classic Race Services with complete results posted online at www.classicraceservices.com, www.active.com, www.athlinks.com. Series Affiliation: The race is part of the 2020 Firefly Trail Race Series, 2020 Black Bag Race Series, and Clover Glove Series. Shirts and Goodies: Long sleeve t-shirts guaranteed to all pre registered participants pre-registered by 8/24/20. Registrations after that date and on race day are not guaranteed a shirt or size. There will be plenty of refreshments. Other Info: In case of rain, the races will go on. Delay of the start may happen in case of severe weather in the area at race time. If severe weather continues, then the race director or local authorities may make the call to cancel the race at that time. Sorry, no refunds. |
The Firefly Trail is a community-driven rail-trail in progress. When complete, it will stretch about 39 miles between Union Point and Athens, Ga., connecting three counties and seven towns with a wide, paved, off-road path for walking, running, cycling and rolling. This trail celebrates the historic corridor of the Georgia Railroad Athens Branch, the state’s first chartered railroad.
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(*DRAFT ONLY*) Local governments will determine the final route. INstagram | FBBlog Archives
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