Altamont Challenge 20k 2022

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Welcome to the Upstate Ultra Trail Series brought to you by the South Carolina Ultra Marathon Club. We are proud to bring in a series of events that range in distance, terrain, and season! But each race will always posses the same energy and positive atmosphere from our staff, volunteers, and S.C.U.M. Runners. Our club and its races are open to all runners, walkers, and hikers and each member will receive 20% OFF any Upstate Ultra event along with discounted club gear and local sponsors!  Join the club for 20% OFF all races - HERE Check out all of our other events - HERE   Altamont Challenge 20k  Greenville, SC - April 2nd 2022 The race series is proud to establish one of the most difficult and scenic road challenges in the southeast. This year we bring to you the 5th Annual Altamont Challenge. This course that is nestled in the foothills and based in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. The heart of the Foothills was originally home to several Indian tribes, including the Catawba, the Creek, and the Cherokee. Travelers Rest gained notoriety as a stopover for weary travelers and livestock drovers. Travelers Rest boasts a colorful history dating back to America's early years. You will have the opportunity to summit the top of Greenville County near Paris Mountain to look over the entire Upstate!  This race will be scenic, fun, and rewarding to all finishers! Come and see if you can overcome the ultimate Altamont challenge!   Events Altamont Challenge starting at 7:30am   Packet Pickup Located adjacent to Start/Finish Line and parking area (See available Map) 75 minutes prior to race start No Packet Pickup prior to race date Must be present to receive apparel orders (no shipping) You will receive a bib that will be worn on the front of body You will receive a timing chip that MUST be returned at the end of your event ($10 replacement fee)   Connect With Us Facebook Group Facebook Page Facebook Photo Strava Club Join the Club (20% Discount to All Upstate Ultra Races)   Runner Resources Coaching & Training Plans: 10% OFF  Nutrition: First Shake FREE Apparel: 15% OFF & Free Shipping  Running Shoes: 15% OFF & Free Shipping Hydration: Tailwind at all Aid Stations   Check out our other Races Upstate Ultra   Race Swag Finisher Medal Upstate Ultra Sticker Upstate Ultra Apparel (Optional during Registration)   Finisher & Race Awards Top 3 Male and Female will receive a custom hand made award! Each finisher will receive a finisher medal that will be branded with the race logo and custom lanyard. We will also publish our age group results that will coincide with our Race Series. To learn more about our race series and awards please visit our results page here: HERE   Address Runners will park at 111 Krieger Dr, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 (Precision Valve) and walk the half mile down the road to Poinsett Park where packet pickup and the race will start.    Altamont Course Description Course Map HERE Elevation Gain - 1875 Feet This half marathon route is an out and back on one of the most scenic and difficult races in the Upstate. The race starts from Poinsett Park and runs down Frontage Road to Altamont Road. From there you will stay on the same road all the way to the CVS parking lot where the one and only aid station will be. Turn around and come right back!    Aid Station There is one aid station at the turnaround point at 6.5 miles. The Aid station will include such items: salt, crackers, cookies, pickles, oranges, water , tailwind, and soda. This is a CUPLESS event as runners are required to have their own hydration carrying bottles or packs. We gladly accept aid station donations of food items that you like to see at races. Our staff is very busy with course marking, timing, packet pickup, and communication with runners, that it does make it hard to prepare some amazing tasty treats in-between laps so feel free to contribute a little slice of heaven if you can! Thank you   Eco-Standard In an effort to be good stewards to mother nature we will not have any of the following items at ANY of our events. This is in an effort to reduce the carbon footprint being placed by endurance events throughout the world. Please have a cup or hydration bottle if you will need to consume water/nutrition during the event. Please bring your own fork/spoon for any post race meals. Please bring your own bags for items collected at the race. 

 

  Defer Registration: We do not offer race deferrals Transfers: We do not offer transfers to other participants.  Refunds: We do not offer race refunds Race Director Info: Matthew Hammersmith: WithoutLimitsGreenville@gmail.com