RACE TO THE TAPS 2016
~MARATHON EDITION~
Who says a marathon has to be run in one day?
5+6.2+7+8= 26.2
The second race in the Race to the Taps Marathon Edition Running Series is Saturday, June 11th at Southern Appalachian Brewery. Join us for this chip timed 10k (6.2 miles) through Downtown Hendersonville and neighboring greenways. Runners & walkers welcome but pets and strollers are not allowed. All runners 21+ with valid ID can toast his/her achievement at the end with a Southern Appalachian Brewery beer!
The Race to the Taps 6.2 miler at Southern Appalachian Brewery is part of a four race running series where runners can achieve 26.2 miles over the course the year. Other races include a 5-miler race at Catawba Brewing on April 23rd, 7 miles at Pisgah Brewing on September 24th and 2 races on October 29th at New Belgium Brewing (a 4-miler and an 8-miler). Tap one, tap all four!
ON-SITE REGISTRATION IS HAPPENING
FRIDAY - PARAMOUNT KIA
(behind the Asheville Outlet Mall) 4-7pm
SATURDAY - SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BREWERY 9:30-11am
$45
The 2016 Race to the Taps Marathon Series is produced by:
Registration fees
6.2 Miles Closed
Online registration closed-
T-shirt included
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$38.00Nov 19 – Apr 26
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$45.00Apr 27 – May 23
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ClosedMay 23 – Jun 9
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6.2 Miler - shirt free Closed
Online registration closed-
T-shirt NOT included with the registration
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$33.00Nov 19 – Apr 26
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$40.00Apr 27 – Jun 9
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ClosedJun 9 – Jun 9
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Course Map
COURSE MAP IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Click map for more details - including elevation.
Awards
TOP AWARDS
Unique Race to the Taps leather pint covers from Oowee Products will be awarded for overrall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male & female runners as well as the top male and female in the Masters (40 & over) and Grandmasters Division (50 & over).
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AGE GROUP AWARDS
In keeping with the theme of the series, pint glasses from the brewery host, will be awarded to the top 3 male & female finishers in each age category. Age group awards are decided as the top 3 finishers in each of the following age divisions: 13 and under; 14-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; and 70+.
No double dipping on awards. All timed awards are based on GUN TIME. Chip timing is for your information only.
SPIRIT AWARDS
In addition to the timed awards, we will also award a “King & Queen of the Taps” at each race for the “most spirit”based on attire and enthusiasm and the M.O.P (Middle of the Pack) award for the runner with the middle time of all runners. These special awards will receive a Race to the Taps knit Freaker beer cover.
FASTEST MARATHONER AWARDS
GO THE DISTANCE this year! All runners who register and complete the 26.2 cumulative miles from the four Race to the Taps in the Marathon Series (5-miler at Catawba Brewing, 6.2 miler at Southern Appalachian Brewery, 7-miler at Pisgah Brewing and 8-miler at New Belgium) are eligible for the top award - a $500 travel voucher for the fastest male and female marathoner. Cumulative times are based on gun times at each race.
Sponsors
THANK YOU to Race to the Taps Co-Presenting Sponsors:
THANK YOU to Race to the Taps Offical Running Outfitter & Grocery Partners:
THANK YOU to Race to the Taps Official Travel Partner & Supporting Sponsors:
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Non-Profit Partner
A portion of race proceeds benefits the Mills River Partnership
THE MILLS RIVER PARTNERSHIP
The Mills River Partnership (MRP) is a not-for-profit organization that has been partnering with local residents, farmers, and businesses since 1998 to protect water quality in the Mills River watershed. We are a collaborative group, involving local farmers, citizens, conservation organizations, and governments. We believe in working on a voluntary basis with all members of the community to tackle water quality issues.
WE CARE ABOUT THE MILLS RIVER WATERSHED
The Mills River is an extremely valuable economic and natural resource. It provides many important services to the community by supplying water to tens of thousands of homes, schools, and businesses, offering recreational opportunities like trout fishing, hiking, and camping, irrigation water for high-value agriculture and important habitat for plants and animals. MRP works to minimize issues like sediment runoff, stormwater, and streambank erosion which can affect water quality.
Event schedule
- Fri, June 10, 2016 4:00 PM - Early Packet Pick Up Opens - Paramount Kia 1000 Ridgefield Bvd
- Fri, June 10, 2016 7:00 PM - Early Packet Pick Up Closes - Paramount Kia 1000 Ridgefield Bvd
- Sat, June 11, 2016 9:30 AM - Race Day Packet Pick Up
- Sat, June 11, 2016 11:00 AM - Race Starts
- Sat, June 11, 2016 12:45 PM - Awards
Contact information
- Event contact
- Leslie Grotenhuis
- info@kickitevents.com
- Website
- Visit website
