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.

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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.  

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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.

Local supporters of the Firefly Trail are encouraged to volunteer in organizing a Winterville Local Action Committee (LAC).  The role of the LAC is to advocate for and enhance popular support of the trail supporting local officials in its maintenance, development as a public resource, and encouraging local use of the trail.  Eventually the Winterville LAC will coordinate with various LACs all along the 39-mile trail corridor.  Interested individuals will find an application at the City's website:
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https://cityofwinterville.com/entries/arbor-day/firefly-trail-local-action-committee

Local Action Committee Mission Statement and Information Packet

If you signed up for the Ticket to Ride this spring, we have a free T-shirt for you. You can pick it up this Saturday, June 27, between 10 AM and 6 PM at our tent outside Georgia Cycle Sport, 1029 Baxter Street, Athens. We will be wearing masks and maintaining social distance. Just drive or ride up, tell us your name and shirt size, and we'll toss it to you or use a grabber tool to hand it to you. Extra shirts available for purchase.  If you signed up to volunteer in Crawford, Maxeys or Union Point your t-shirt will be delivered at the next Local Action Committee meeting in your area.
 
If you didn't register for Ticket to Ride but would like to own the beautiful and comfy 2020 Firefly Trail T-shirt, come on by! Shirts are only $10 each in sizes from Adult S to XXXL while supplies last (No Cash, Credit Cards Only Please). Sales benefit our work to support completion of the Firefly Trail from Union Point to Athens. Thanks for your support!

We could use a few volunteers to assist with distributing t-shirts. We will be socially distancing and masks are required. Shifts can be as short as one hour. 

According to a recently released study conducted by an international team of scientists in Belgium and the Netherlands, traveling at speeds outdoors dramatically changes safe spacial requirements.
 
Without taking into consideration wind speed or direction, here are examples of the space that would need to be maintained between cyclists and between pedestrians to keep people safe as they bicycle or walk directly behind someone:

• PEDESTRIANS: each pedestrian must walk 13 to 17 feet behind the person directly in front in order to keep themselves out of the slipstream (air containing molecules released by the preceding pedestrian.)
• CYCLISTS: at slow speeds: such as cyclists traveling at 8 mph, each rider must stay at least 33 feet behind the cyclist in front of them, to keep themselves out of the slipstream (air containing molecules released by the preceding cyclist.)

 

• CYCLISTS: at fast speeds: such as cyclists traveling at 16 mph, each rider must stay at least 66 feet behind the cyclist in front of them, to keep themselves out of the slipstream (air containing molecules released by the preceding cyclist.)

 
OVERTAKING ANOTHER CYCLIST: In order to safely pass another cyclist when there is no wind, one must start to move over at the same distance that is required to keep out of the slipstream of the cyclist ahead. The cyclist trying to pass must ride in a straight line outside of the slipstream. So assuming you are riding at a fast speed and on the right side of the road, you would have to travel in a straight line in the adjoining lane starting when 66 feet behind the cyclist in front in order to catch up AND continue in the adjoining lane in a straight line for 66 feet after passing before moving back into position in the right lane.
 
Given all the above, there is little chance that a group ride can be conducted safely. Furthermore, wind conditions were not taken into consideration within this study, which would likely change the safe spatial requirements. Please be responsible and ride solo or with members of your household.
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