Have a look at the Trail Marking Tutorial if you're new to trail running or to our events.
Read this whole page; there are other useful hints on races other than the one you're doing.
5K: FOLLOW YELLOW!
No; really, look at the Trail Marking Tutorial... I'm unable to say for sure where this goes before I mark it; the map is probably close and has my best guesses for the surfaces you'll be running (walking/crawling) on. For instance, there is one section we used to use that I'd like to throw in but might not be able to...
5K: FOLLOW YELLOW!
10K: FOLLOW WHITE!
It's hard to describe... Remember: Swamp Dog has a really perverted sense of humor. Make sure you're awake enough to follow the course markings! And always remember: Decisions are made during Marking Week (Yes; we're pretty much down there all week setting up.) that will make the actual course different from the published map. So: FOLLOW THE MARKINGS! Thanks!
10K: FOLLOW WHITE!
HALF MARATHON: FOLLOW BLUE!
Half Marathon course is 3.8 miles out to Brown County State Park, a 5.3 clockwise loop mix of trail and pavement, and 4.0 back to Mike’s Dance Barn. Pay attention to the signage. The loop starts at the Playground Aid Station, 3.8 miles. Left turn for a clockwise loop. Later return from the right back into Playground.
FOLLOW BLUE! Ignore all other colors. Pay attention to signage; you'll enjoy the race more of you don't get lost and end up running the 50K.
Points of Interest (places where you need to focus):
- 1.9, Top of Slime hill, Left onto wide trail.
- 3.8, Playground aid station - Left onto camp road
- Around 6.5, Hard right onto Buffalo ridge trail away from Pink and Green ribbons.
- 7.3, Buffalo Camp Ground aid station. (May be self serve)
- 9.1, return to Playground aid station - Left onto wide trail
- 10.9 Hard right back down the Slime Hill.
- Take a dip on the way to finish at Mike’s Dance Barn
HALF MARATHON: FOLLOW BLUE!