Race Against the Clock

Staging area will be on Belleview Ave between Walnut Avenue and Laurel St. The racecourse will start on Walnut Avenue, head up to Sylvan, turn right on Sylvan, left on Prospect Rd, follow Prospect road to Discovery Center Parking lot, keeping left. Stay left onto pedestrian walkway around Mill Mountain Park to Star. Finish at the Star. Route Map can be found here: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1940869

The Schedule for the race and starting lineup will be posted here during race week. The general schedule is as follows:

First participant starts at 8:00am:

• Double Whammy participants start on bike at 30-second intervals
• Bike Participants start immediately following at 30-second intervals
• Run Participants start immediately following at 10-second intervals
• Double Whammy participants start on foot at 10-second intervals (there will be a break here if needed while Double Whammy participants transition to run, depending on number of entrants).
• Start Times can be found here.

Awards will be held at the Mast General Campfire Stage on the GoFest grounds at noon. Be sure to be there even if you don't think you placed- we have lots of raffle prizes to give away too!

Starting times for each participant can be found here. As new participants register, the list will be updated periodically.

All finishers will receive a custom finishers medal!

Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Male and Female and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Masters Male and Female in each category, courtesy of our partners at SORVA, Fleet Feet Roanoke, Hoka and Cardinal Bicycle. Awards ceremony, including raffle prize giveaways will be at the Mast General Campfire Stage, back at Go Fest, at noon. The Campfire stage will be in upper Elmwood, near the corner of Elm & Jefferson.

Here's the fun part- EVERYONE has a chance to win something! We're working hard to get some raffle prizes, and all racers will be entered into the raffle drawing, which will be held at the awards ceremony at the Go Fest stage. So far, we have raffle prizes from Mast General Store, Blue Cow Ice Cream and Texas Tavern... be sure you attend the awards ceremony to see if you win a sweet prize!

Click here for race route: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1940869

When you register, you'll get a referral link to share with your friends. When 5 of your friends register using your link, you'll get a $25 refund! Sign up now and then spread the word!

Race Against the Clock is a part of the Roanoke Go Outside Festival (GoFest)! 

The Roanoke Go Outside Festival, sponsored by Anthem, is an annual event to encourage healthy, active outside recreation. By combining the things outdoor enthusiasts love – camping, music, gear, races, and demos all in a beautiful outdoor setting – GO Fest is a celebration of everything outdoors. The GO Outside Festival is a collaboration between Roanoke Outside Foundation and Roanoke Parks and Recreation.

This isn’t your ordinary sit-in-your-seat kind of festival – you’re encouraged to get involved.

Wander through downtown Roanoke for three days to try you hand at endless outdoor activities. Here, you can test drive a bike, demo a stand-up paddleboard, learn to fly cast, join a race, and sample craft beer all in one afternoon. Explore the world of outdoor sports when you watch films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival or take in a pro-athlete show. Discover a community of enthusiasts for virtually any outdoor passion and find yourself at home in the Roanoke region’s outdoors.

Parking is available at River's Edge North, Wiley Drive, and on the neighborhood streets surrounding the race course. The course is also less than one mile from the festival grounds, so parking in the downtown garages is also an option. From River's Edge, simply follow the Roanoke River Greenway to Piedmont Ave (just before going under the Walnut Ave bridge), and you'll find our staging area right there.

What time does the event start?
The first Double Whammy rider will start at 8:00 sharp, with other riders following one at a time at 30 second intervals. The first Bike Time Trial participant will start at 8:15, with other riders following at 30 second intervals. Subsequently, runners will start at 15-second intervals starting at 9:00am. Double Whammy runners will start following the run time trial participants.

How will I know my start time?
Start times will be listed online starting Wednesday, October 12, with updates occurring regularly as participants register the last 3 days. Late registrants (10/12 and later) will not be seeded. START TIMES CAN BE FOUND HERE.

How long is the course?
The climb is just under 2 miles, with approximately 900 feet of elevation gain.

What is the surface?
The entire route is asphalt paved road and paved walkways, so your road bike and/or road running shoes are well suited for this course!

Once I get up the mountain and finish, how will I get back down?
We figure if you're fit enough to bike or run UP the mountain, you can coast or walk/run down. Just take your time, yield to those racing up that you're passing, and cheer them on- that's part of the fun!

How is the race timed?
Chip timing will be provided by Mountain Junkies, LLC and results will be posted here.

Where is the Awards Ceremony, and when?
Raffle prizes and awards will be given at the awards ceremony, which will be back at the Go Fest grounds at noon, at the Campfire Stage. The Campfire Stage is in upper Elmwood, near the intersection of Elm & Jefferson.

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