Place
Waycross, GA US 31503
Description
BACK TO IT"S ORGINAL DATE OF MARCH!
Join us for another cross-country adventure at the Okefenokee Swamp Park in Waycross at the 47th annual Swamp Run! A unique, mostly-dirt course on forest service roads through the beautiful area around the park. This race is one of the second oldest continuous races in South Georgia.
Packet Pickup
Okefenokee Swamp Annex building
5700 Okefenokee Swamp Park Rd
8 am Saturday
Race Times
10k 9 am
1 Mile 11 am
Each participant gets a free pass to enter the Swamp Park on race day!
In addition to the fun for all ages, this race also supports a great cause as it is benefiting the UGA Alligator Research Project in Partnership with the Okefenokee Swamp Park.
A partnership between University of Georgia researchers and the Okefenokee Swamp Park focuses on conservation and education efforts needed to maintain the swamp’s native alligator population, which is vital to the economic vitality of the region. On Aug. 27, UGA’s Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant and the Okefenokee Swamp Park (OSP) signed a commitment to continue its Alligator Education and Research Project, work that informs the OSP on conservation and management of the swamp, provides a better understanding of alligators, and enhances wildlife education.
"Applied research like this project in South Georgia is helping communities throughout the state address critical, local challenges,” said Jennifer Frum, vice president for UGA Public Service and Outreach. "This is a great example of how UGA is fulfilling its mission as Georgia’s land-grant and sea-grant institution.”
Awards:
TOP 1 in male and female finishers: OVERALL, MASTERS (40+)
TOP 3 in 10-year age groups (last Age Group is 70+)
The race is hosted by the Okefenokee Swamp Park and co-hosted by the Okefenokee Track & Cycling Club, and the Golden Isles Track Club
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Okefenokee Swamp Run 10k Trail Route
Harkening back to the early days, the race starts and finishes at the Okefenokee Swamp Park. The start heads out the paved Swamp Park Road. Turns right onto dirt forest service roads into the Dixon Memorial State Forest. The race is primarily on service roads wide enough for ATV's and Cars, so you should not have to worry too much about roots and such. However, depending on rain, there could be water and mud. The race ends back up on the paved Swamp Park Road, for a fast dash to the finish line!
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