Mountain Junkies L.L.C.

In an effort to increase the usage of backcountry trails I have added a few maps to the Glenwood Horse Trail page.  These maps and runs are based from the Day Creek Day Use area.  This is a fantastic area with some great training routes that hold up to all kinds of weather.  So when the city parks/trails are muddy and use is inadvisable, you now have a place to go that is about the same distance away.  Check it out https://mountainjunkies.net/glenwood-horse-trail/

Awards
If you were unable to stay for the awards we will have them at Gilbert Chiropractic for the next two weeks – 212 East Main Street, Salem, VA
M & W – 8-11 and 3-6
T & Thurs – 10-1 and 3-6

Pictures
There were some pictures taken at the start, finish and during the awards.  They will be uploaded to our Facebook Page as soon as we can get them added.

Another RNUTS season has ended.  What a great time!  Thanks for being a part of it.

I have updated the RNUTS point standings to include the CtC races.  You can check them out from this page – https://mountainjunkies.net/site/rnuts-results/

Let me know if you see any mathematical errors ASAP so that we can have everything set for Saturday’s social and awards ceremony.

Check out who’s running and who your competition is at the main Trail Nut webpage

Check out the race page for the entrant list.

Check the main page for the lists

I finally got around to adding results prior to 2011 to the website.  You’ll now see these as a dropdown option in the results tab.  These results are not linkable to your results profile since they are from the days of tear tag timing and an old timing program. h

For those of you that want some time on great rugged single track, you should head to North Mountain.  I have updated the page with a lot of different options and maps – https://mountainjunkies.net/site/dragons-back/ 

14th Explore Your Limits 5/10k
3/3/18 at 9:00a.m.

It’s not just the runners that have to deal with challenges.

We have just returned from marking and clearing the Explore Park trails for the race tomorrow.  Due to the severe windy weather over the last 24 hours there are many down trees along the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) and access to the Explore Park, from the BRP, is currently closed.

In addition, our race headquarters did not have power when we got to the park.  If power is not restored by tomorrow morning, due to fire code, we will not be able to use any indoor space.  I’d suggest packing a few extra layers so that you can stay warm while we get the results calculated and finalized for the awards ceremonies.

Inclement Weather Plan

This race will be held regardless of weather.

Right now the Parkway is closed due to trees that have fallen from the the high winds.  Please familiarize yourself with the back way into the park (I suggest taking a look at google maps):

Here is a direct link to the BRP’s real-time road closure webpage – https://www.nps.gov/maps/full.html?mapId=e212fcb5-4ff9-4787-bbe4-3d40cc0d0daa#9/36.8390/-80.6506

Alternate directions to the Explore Park;
Take I-581 towards Downtown Roanoke. Take the Elm Exit. From the North take a RIGHT on Elm or From the SOUTH take a LEFT. Pass the hospital and take a LEFT at 2nd light onto Jefferson Street. Once on Jefferson take a LEFT at the 4th light onto Walnut Ave. Follow Route 116: After crossing the bridge take a LEFT on Piedmont, then a quick Right on Riverland. After 1.5 miles take a LEFT, off of Route 116, on to Rutrough Road (we will try to have a sign/ARROW here to direct you at this tricky turn. We have had many signs taken from this location so we will not guarantee the sign will stay there). Take Rutrough approximately 4 miles to a sign for the park on your LEFT.  Enter Park and park in one of the 3 main lots.  Do not park along side the road or in the grass.

There have been over 20 hours of trail work removing downed trees, sticks, limbs, and leaves in preparation for this race.

Race Day Info;
Packet Pickup, Check-in, and Race Registration – 7:15-8:45
There will be a Race Briefing at 8:40 in front of the Visitors Center.

See you in the morning,

Josh and Gina Gilbert

Check out who your competition will be on Saturday.  We just uploaded the preregistered lists to the main webpage