--------------------------------------Run Medoc

Fourth Annual Medoc Meltdown 50k

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The Fourth Annual Medoc Meltdown Fat Ass 50k will be held on Saturday, August 20 in Medoc Mountain State Park. The course is run on an 8.7 mile loop and runners have the choice of doing 1,2,3 or the full 4 loops for the 'total Meltdown'.

2011 Medoc Meltdown Results are posted on the Rocky Mount Endurance Club website.

I know Mike Walsh did another lap that I missed. If you see other mistakes, please let either Cam or I know and we'll get it fixed!

Trail Map

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Details

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This is a Fat Ass, meaning it is not a race, there is no entry fee, no awards and we will not provide aid. It’s an opportunity to run with friends and enjoy the hot and steamy beauty of an NC state park in August.

Important Info:

-Bring your own aid. We will provide ice and the park has water fountains, but absolutely anything else you want, bring yourself. We will have someone always watching our "stuff!"

-We will begin the run at approx. 7:25am, so please show up 15-20 minutes early to get settled (the park opens at 7:00am for our group).

-Meet at the shelter near the main picnic area. To get to the picnic area, turn into the park entrance off SR 561 and head south (SR 1322), pass the park office on your right, travel about 1.5 miles and turn left onto the main park road - the shelter will be at the end of this road.

-If you want to run, please email Frank or Cam to let us know.

-Directions can be found here.

-While this is not a race, we will record lap times. You have the option of running 1, 2, 3 or 4 laps (a.k.a. 'the total meltdown'). Each lap is a little more than 8.6 miles, so the total run works out to be just under 35 miles.

-Medoc Mountain, which is approximately 1hr and 15 minutes northeast of Raleigh, consists mostly of wide, well-maintained dirt trails. Despite its name, there is little elevation change.

-There will be water and self-aid available at the beginning, the 5.1 mile point and the end of the loop. There is also a bathroom you will pass at the beginning/end of each loop.

-If you plan on camping, there are shower facilities available. Camping reservation can be made here!

-Medoc attractions and highlights include (but are not limited to): heat, humidity, logs, rocks, poison ivy, snakes and perhaps even a bear or two . . . and . . . of course Medoc himself!

-Please bring a signed copy of the waiver to the run.

Questions?

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Ask Meltdown Masters Cameron Kelly or Frank Lilley.

Turn Sheet

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Medoc Mountain Meltdown 50k

Part of the challenge of the Medoc Meltdown is following the trail. This is the runner’s responsibility. Our route will have no special markings, streamers, pie plates or anything else.

For those of you who have run the Medoc Trail races, this is exactly the same course you run there.

Initial Loop From Picnic Shelter (5.2 miles)

Cross field and take upper Discovery Loop Trail. Stay left at first intersection.
Stay straight. one service trail (usually grown up) does enter on the left side while the main trail bears right . . . this could be a little tricky! Stay on main trail.
Cross rough dirt road and continue on Discovery Trail. Come to bridge.
Cross bridge and turn sharp LEFT onto Dam Site Loop Trail.
In about ½ mile a trail will intersect from left. STAY RIGHT!
Continue on Dam Site Trail to summit
At summit, drop your oxygen bottle and turn right onto jeep road now called Summit Loop Trail
After about 1 mile on jeep road, turn RIGHT and follow Summit Loop Trail.
Currently there is a huge gravel pile at the turn . . . but the park is scheduled to remove it so it may be there . . . or not!!!
If you miss this turn, you will come to the fire tower within 1/3 mile and you will know your error!!! (free bonus distance for you!)
Follow Summit Loop Trail across hill, down to creek and the follow creek back upstream to bridge.
Cross Bridge and turn left following creek downstream on lower Discovery Loop Trail. Stay left, following creek until trail finally turns up hill. One trail intersects from right just past a short bridge and it goes up the hill too. Don’t be mislead, stay left and follow the creek until you can’t follow the creek anymore!!
Follow trail back to shelter.

Second Loop From Picnic Shelter (3.5 miles)
Take Bluff Loop Trail. Always take a LEFT choice at EVERY intersection until you come to the paved road at the camping area.
At road turn left and then back to the right in front of the restroom.
Then turn right again. Go maybe 20 yards and find the hidden trail to the left.
Follow this little trail back to the start.

THAT’S ONE LOOP . . . 8.7 miles DONE!!!

Waiver

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Medoc Meltdown 50k
Medoc Mountain State Park
August 20, 2011
Starting at 7:30am (Park Opens at 7am for our group)

For more information contact:
Frank Lilley 252-586-4307 after 6 pm
Cam Kelly 919-332-2052

Waiver and Release
I realize August in eastern North Carolina is damn hot and humid. Most people and trained medical doctors would strongly advise against running even a short distance in high heat and humidity.

I realize this is not a race. This is simply a fun run which I choose to do in spite of all the dangers involved. These include (but are definite not limited to): heat, humidity, logs, rocks, poison ivy, snakes and perhaps even a bear or two and who knows what other potentially dangerous and even life-threatening risks.

Therefore, I want everyone to know that I agree for myself and for all my survivors or possible claimants that I may leave behind, to save, release and hold harmless Frank Lilley, Cameron Kelly, Medoc Mountain State Park, the State of North Carolina and any volunteers from all liability, claims or demands for damages incurred by participation in this event or any of its parts. I assume all responsibility for my participation and certify I am properly trained, mentally fit and medically able to participate in this extremely difficult and dangerous fun run. I understand there are no official aid stations; there will be no medical professionals in attendance. I will totally support myself.

Signature _____________________________________

Date _______________

Parent or Guardian if under 18 _____________________________________

Name (print) _______________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________

City / State / Zip _____________________________________________________

E-mail address: ____________________________________________________

Emergency Contact

Name __________________________________________

Phone # ________________________________________

PLEASE FILL THIS OUT AND BRING IT WITH YOU TO THE FUN RUN.

Current Entrants - 2011

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1. Mark Long
2. Terri Hayes
3. Sharon DeFour
4. Jeff DeFour
5. Laura MacLean
6. Chris Johnson (Cancelled)
7. Darrell Elliott
8. Greg Stromberg
9. Bill Keane
10. Fred Dummar
11. Susan Dummar
12. Arthus Bennett
13. Ralph Willey
14. Courtney Willey
15. Liz Lord
16. Amber Shingleton
17. Jon Shingleton
18. Jeff Sackaroff
19. David Conty
20. Scott Herman-Giddens
21. Supatra Campbell
22. Marcia Godwin
23. Mischel Niedringhaus
24. Larry Niedringhaus
25. Tom Gabell
26. Mary Tillery
27. Brian Wilcox
28. Dave Hinshaw
29. Pam Rickard
30. Tom Rickard
31. Jenn Ennis
32. Henry Lupton
33. Mike Walsh
34. Janet Smith
35. Vincent Swendsen
36. Kenny McRostie
37. Jim Plant
38. Andy Colee
39. Eric Ghiloni
40. Brandy Ghiloni
41. Lauren Wilkins
42. Ricky Scott
43. Sharon Scott
44. Scott Wingfield
45. Shellie Gruber
46. Blanca Akers
47. Heather Dunlop
48. Crystal Gordon
49. Joey Anderson
50. Chad Wollenburg
51. Beth Munson