Welcome to the second running of Papertown Trail Races at the amazing Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton. We are excited to come back to Canton to produce a trail running event that will not only be beautiful but challenging.
Race Day - Saturday, October 10
Long Race-9:00 AM, Short Race-9:30 AM
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Both Races
Price changes in 2 months 24 days-
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Register for Both Races$39.44
Early Registration
Now registering Jan 1 – Mar 31 -
$44.79
Regular Registration
Apr 1 – Sep 30 -
$50.14
Late Registration
Oct 1 – Oct 8
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Race Information
Packet Pickup/Late Registration
Saturday, October 10 – 7:30-9:15 AM - Chestnut Mountain Nature Park (2415 Asheville Highway, Canton)
We will accept on-site registration up to 15 minutes before the start of each race.
Course(s)
The races will start and finish at the Chestnut Mountain Bridge Area.
Turn by Turn Directions
Short Race (6.2 Miles)
- Bridge Area to Berm Park via Papertown Express; up Papertown Express
- Left - Intersection of Papertown Express and Old Timer
- Left - Intersection of Old Timer and Turnpike (4.6 miles)
- Sharp Right on Papertown Express where Trail Map Kiosk is located (4.77 miles)
- At Berm Park, Right on Papertown Express to finish (5.5 Miles)
Long Race (9 ish Miles)
Coming Soon
There will be one water station on the course serving water. We suggested all runners carry their own fluids and/or nutritional supplies.
There will be signs marking every turn.
Additional Information
Stuff
We realize everyone has a lot of race shirts so we will be offering our long sleeve race shirt as an a la carte item during registration for $20.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome in the parking and trailhead area but not on the course.
Post Race
Water and light snacks will be provided near the finish line.
Awards
Prizes will be awarded to the top 10 male and female finishers in each race.
Timing
The race will utilize chip timing for both races. The chips are attached to the back of your race bib so don’t crinkle them.
Please wear your bib on the front of your clothing so we can see it at the finish line.
Parking
All parking will be in the Chestnut Mountain parking lot.
Cancellations/Transfers
Glory Hound Events has a NO REFUND/NO DEFERRAL policy.
Transfers
You may transfer your registration to the other distance or you can transfer your entry to another person. There will be a $2 processing fee per transfer.
To transfer your registration to another person please log into Race Roster and select Transfer where prompted. All transfers must be completed by Thursday, October 8 at 9:00 PM EDT.
This is the only way transfers or the selling of bibs between participants will be allowed. Anyone who is discovered to have purchased or accepted another person’s bib without submitting this form will be disqualified and banned from future races.
Results
Live results will be available during the race by clicking a QR code found around the race venue. Final results will be posted here later that day.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Greg Duff