Events
7 Mile Trail Race
3 Mile Trail Race
Kids Trail Fun Run
Description
In partnership with Elachee Nature Science Center. This event offers a 7 mile and 3 mile trail race through the trails of the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve. You'll pass through rhododendron groves, across creeks, traverse a 140ft suspension bridge, and climb the rolling pine needle covered trails to the finish. This is truly a fast and fun classic trail race with something for everyone! In addition, bring your little ones for a kids trail race (chaperones allowed) on a short loop around the nature preserve.
The Elachee Nature Science Center promotes environmental understanding through education and conservation by getting children outside, by creating bridges between people and nature, and by caring for Chicopee Woods so that it is accessible to our community now and into the future.
*A parking pass is required to enter Chicopee Woods.* As part of your race registration, you will have the opportunity to purchase an Elachee membership at a significant discount, which includes an annual parking pass. In addition, new membership purchases will receive guaranteed priority parking near the start/finish line. Non-members will be required to use overflow parking and/or a shuttle service.
We know you'll love these trails and will want to keep coming back for more! Team Summit will host TWO group trail runs prior to the race for you to preview the race course.
Group Trail Run Dates
May 4th @ 8AM
June 8th @ 8AM
The Elachee Nature Science Center
Elachee sits in the 1,440-acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve. Grab your backpack, and let’s go! Experience the wonders of nature with Elachee special programs, exhibits, live animals, and hiking trails.
Elachee seeks to instill an appreciation, understanding and concern for the natural world by fostering an interest in personal commitment to preserving our natural resources and the environment for future generations to enjoy.
Vision for Sustainability
Elachee will become a national, model environmental education center of excellence building an environmentally literate society capable of sustaining a healthy world for all living things by:
- Integrating environmental education into all learning,
- Offering substantive programs and exhibits,
- Reaching larger, diverse audiences, and
- Managing the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve.
Elachee Nature Science Center invites you to hike the 12.24-mile trail system in the 1,440-acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve.
Savor the tranquil beauty of one of Georgia’s most diverse and largest protected green spaces. This urban forest features rolling typography and four diverse habitats: woodland, lake, stream and wetland.
Chicopee Woods Trail Map
For reference only.
7 Mile Course Map
Subject to change. View on Strava.
3 Mile Course Map
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Place
Gainesville, GA US 30504
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://summitrunco.com/wildrun.
Race Contact Info
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