WNC Sports Guide 2013

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The natural beauty that surrounds us in WNC is usually motivation enough to go out and enjoy all that the area has to offer, whether it is hiking, biking, paddling, camping or fishing.

As athletes, we’ve chosen to take our love for the outdoors a step further to test the physical limits of our bodies and find satisfaction in accomplishing our fitness goals while training and competing on the challenging terrain where we live and play.

The Mountain Sports Guidebook is the only single source for all races in and around WNC. The guide includes races, organized by sport from March to December 2013 and is printed in a small easy-to-read format so you can use it as a reference all season long. You can also find more events near WNC on our website at www.goodlifepubs.com.

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Everyone knows that Western North Carolina is home to some of the best running in the Southeast, literally something for everyone. You’ll notice in this section that your favorite running destinations may also be home to some of the area’s most challenging and popular events. If participating is not on your short list this year, go out and cheer on your friends or out of town racers and support the local race community.

RACE KEY 5K Race (5K) • 10K Race (10K) • Half Marathon (HM) Marathon (MAR) • Kids (KD) • Other Distance (OD)

5K Greenway Challenge 10K/5K 10K March 23 • Black Mountain, NC (Pisgah Brewery)

www.imathlete.com OD Dupont Forest 12K Trail Race

March 30 • Brevard, NC www.imathlete.com 5K KD

Run for the Paws 5k April 7 • Fletcher, NC www.bwar.org/runforthepaws

5K

Friends of Earth Fare 5K April 13 • Asheville, NC www.imathlete.com

5K

Fiddlin’ 5K April 13 • Mars Hill, NC www.facebook.com/Fiddlin5k

HM Morris Broadband Half Marathon

April 20 • Dupont State Forest, NC www.fletcherparks.org 5K

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Conquer A Cove 5K ‘13 April 21 • Candler, NC www.hopechestforwomen.org

5K

Falafel 5K April 21 • Asheville, NC www.imathlete.com/events/Falafel5K

5K OD KD

The Legacy Run April 27 • Brevard, NC www.inheritanceofhope.org/teamioh/ the-2013-legacy-runs.html

5K KD

Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run April 27 • Statesville, NC www.facebook.com/RainbowKidsRIdeRun

5K HM MAR

New River Marathon & Half Marathon May 4 • Boone, NC www.newrivermarathon.com

5K OD

Ramble Run May 11 • Asheville, NC www.ramblerun.com

5K KD

Greenville Rec Run & Kids Dash May 11 • Greenville, NC www.active.com/running/greenville-nc/ greenville-rec-run-2013

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5K Biltmore/Kiwanis 15k/5k Classic OD May 19 • Asheville, NC

www.biltmorekiwanisclassicrace.com 10K Rock2Rock 10k Trail Run (Mountain Sports Festival)

May 24 • Black Mountain, NC www.rock2rockrun.com 5K Sunset Stampede OD May 25 • Asheville, NC

www.sunset-stampede.com 5K Rise and Shine 5k (Mountain Sports Festival)

May 25 • Asheville, NC www.gotrwnc.org OD Mad Mountain Mud Run

June 1 • Hendersonville, NC www.madmountainmudrun.com HM Downhill @ Dawn Half Marathon

June 1 • Black Mountain, NC www.ridgecrestconferencecenter.org/event/ downhilldawn 5K Run for Shindig on the Green KD June 22 • Asheville, NC

www.folkheritage.org/shindigonthegreen.htm 10K Moonlight Moonshine 10K Run

July 6 • Franklin, NC www.active.com/running/franklin-nc/ moonlight-moonshine-10k-run-2013 OD The Bear: Assault on Grandfather

July 11 • Linville, NC www.hopeformarrow.org/bearinfo.htm MAR Grandfather Mountain Marathon

July 13 • Boone, NC www.hopeformarrow.org/gmminfo.htm

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5K OD

Xterra Beech Mountain July 27 • Beech Mountain, NC www.dirtyspokes.com

5K

Bele Chere 5K July 27 • Asheville, NC www.belechere5k.com

OD

The Ascent Run: The Hardest Climb in the South August 11 • Blowing Rock, NC www.bikehighcountry.com

5K

Hot August Night 5k August 17 • Asheville, NC www.montford.org

OD KD

Maggie Valley Moonlight Run August 24 • Maggie Valley, NC www.maggievalleymoonlightrun.com

OD

Xterra Fisher Farm Park August 31 • Davidson, NC www.dirtyspokes.com

OD

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OD

Blue Ridge Relay September 6 -7 • Asheville, NC www.blueridgerelay.com

HM MAR

5K OD

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Run for the Red Marathon & Half Marathon September 14 • Valle Crucis, NC www.run4thered.com

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OD Ache Around the Lake – 8k

September 21 • Lake Lanier Tryon, NC www.achearoundthelake.org 5K, HM Asheville Citizen-Times City Marathon Race Weekend MAR September 27-28 • Asheville, NC KD www.blogs2.citizen-times.com/marathon 5K Runway 5K

October 5 • Asheville, NC www.gloryhoundevents.com 5K Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon & 5k HM October 19 • Cherokee, NC OD www.cherokeeharvesthalf.com OD Thomas Wolfe 8K

October 19 • Asheville, NC www.thomaswolfe8k.com HM Conquer the Mountain Half Marathon

November 2 • Franklin, NC www.active.com/running/franklin-nc/ conquer-the-mountain-half-marathon-2013 OD Shut-In Ridge Trail Race

November 2 • Asheville, NC www.lowerardentrackclub.com 5K Positive Prevention 12K/5K OD November 3 • Asheville, NC

www.gloryhoundevents.com 5K Turkey Trot

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There’s a good chance that your favorite cycling magazine has recently published an article about the bountiful singletrack and scenic road riding in Western North Carolina.

It is also fast becoming a hotbed for mountain bike, cyclocross, road and track racing. Grab your highlighter and start planning your racing schedule this season.

RACE KEY Mountain (MTN) • Road (RD) • Cyclocross (CX) Track (TK) • Kids/Junior (KD) • Charity (CH) • Other (OT) TK KD

MTN KD

RD CH

MTN

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“Boyd Cycling” Ring of Fire Series Every Wed from March 27 – April 17, then every other Wed through August 7 • Asheville, NC www.velosportsracing.com Tsali Knobscorcher, SERC/AMBC #2 April 6-7 • Bryson City, NC www.goneriding.com Tour De Lure April 6 • Marion, NC www.ymcawnc.org 6 Hours of Warrior Creek April 6 • Wilkesboro, NC www.6hoursofwarriorcreek.com

RD CH

Eau de Vie Metric 100 April 13 • Troutman, NC www.bluemountainrevival.com

RD CH

Assault on the Carolinas April 13 • Brevard, NC www.assaultonthecarolinas.com

MTN

Asheville Cyclocross- Short Track Mountain Bike April 14 • Asheville, NC www.ashevillecyclocross.com

MTN

Assault on Pisgah’s Pilot (A-opp) April 14 • Balsam Grove, NC www.atrfuntrails.com

CX Boone-Roubaix

April 20 • Boone, NC www.booneroubaix.com MTN Stump Jump

April 21 • Spartanburg, SC www.stumpjump.org RD Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz CH Ride & Run

April 27 • Statesville, NC www.facebook.com/RainbowKidsRideRun RD Burnsville Metric CH April 27 • Burnsville, NC

www.burnsvillemetric.com RD Issaqueena’s Last Ride CH April 27 • Walhalla, SC

www.ilrsc.com • www.blueridgedouble.com RD Tour de Cashiers CH May 4 • Cashiers, NC

www.tourdecashiers.com • www.blueridgedouble.com MTN French Broad River Festival

May 4 • Hot Springs, NC www.frenchbroadriverfestival.com

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MTN

RD CH

Rides Around Wilkes May 4 • Wilkesboro, NC www.bmcc.us/raw.htm

RD CH

Wheel Ride for Food May 11 • Asheville, NC www.mowabc.org/events

MTN

12 Hours of Tsali May 11 • Bryson City, NC www.goneriding.com

MTN

Pisgah 111k May 18 • Pisgah Forest, NC www.pisgahproductions.com

MTN

Pisgah 55.5k May 19 • Pisgah Forest, NC www.pisgahproductions.com

RD CH

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Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventure Race (PMBAR) May 4 • Pisgah Forest, NC www.pisgahproductions.com

It’s Not Your Grandma’s Century May 19 • Hayesville, NC www.sabacycling.com/SABA-Century.shtml

MTN Appalachia Gravel Grinder Series - The Powerhouse CX May 19 • Murphy, NC

www.cherohalacrossing.net MTN Catawba Riverfront Classic

May 20 • Charlotte, NC US National Whitewater Center www.charlottemtnbike.com CX Asheville Cyclocross – Mountain Sports Festival

May 24 • Asheville, NC www.ashevillecyclocross.com MTN Burn 24 Hour Challenge

May 25-26 • Wilkesboro, NC www.burn24hour.com RD Fletcher Flyer CH June 2 • Fletcher, NC

www.fletcherflyer.com MTN 6 hours of Balsam Grove

June 8 • Balsam Grove, NC www.atrfuntrails.com RD Cycle to Farm CH June 20 • Black Mountain, NC

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MTN Run from the Cops

July 6 • Greensboro, NC www.runfromthecops.org RD Hot Doggett 100/Devils Fork Metric CH July 13 • Mars Hill, NC

www.hotdoggett.mhc.edu RD French Broad Cycling Classic

July 19-21 • Asheville, NC www.frenchbroadcyclingclassic.com MTN Jerdon Mountain Challenge

July 20 • Old Fort, NC www.blueridgeadventures.net MTN The Off Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell (ORAMM)

July 21 • Old Fort, NC www.blueridgeadventures.net MTN Fontana Village SERC/AMBC #10

August 3 - 4 • Fontana, NC www.goneriding.com RD The Ascent: The Hardest Hill Climb in the South

August 11 • Blowing Rock, NC www.bikehighcountry.com/ascent

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Silver Medalist Olympic Cyclist

Lauren Tamayo Age: 29 From: Barto, Pennsylvania Status: Married to Mike Tamayo Currently residing: Asheville, NC

Career cycling accolades: Silver medal 2012 Olympic Games, Former world record holder 3km Team Pursuit, Multi time US National Champion, Multi time Pan American Champion At what age did you start cycling/racing? I started racing when I was 12 years old at the Velodrome in Trexlertown, PA. What does your average training week consist of?

An average training week is usually about 20-22 hours on the bike, but that does not include stretching, core work and resting that is required to train hard the next day.

What did it take to get to the Olympics? This is a difficult question, the simple easy answer is a lot of sacrifice and dedication.

To qualify for the Olympics, it is first about gaining enough points for your country, which requires you to travel to International races.

2 years out from the Olympics, I was spending a lot of time on the road chasing points and making sure I was one of the best in the country to represent the US at the Olympic games.

What are your goals this year? In 2012, I had to spend my entire year focusing on the track, and I really missed the road.

I am looking forward to getting back on the road with my Exergy TWENTY16 team, and winning some road stages.

How does training in Asheville compare to other locations or countries that the team or your schedule takes you to? I have traveled all over the country and the world, and I always love coming back home to Asheville to train. There is no place that compares to Asheville. We have beautiful mountains, amazing roads, and lots of wonderful scenery to keep you motivated.

What advice would you give someone interested in trying bike racing for the first time? Get out there and do it. It’s an amazing sport, and there are so many amazing people you meet along the journey. Start with small goals, and take some time to learn from people who have been racing for a long time. A little bit of knowledge goes a long way in cycling.

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RD Blue Ridge Breakaway CH August 17 • Lake Junaluska, NC

www.blueridgebreakaway.com/about.html TK Rotary 200 Challenge Bike Race RD August 25 • Asheville, NC CH www.rotary200challengebikerace.org RD Race to the Rock at Chimney Rock – 25 mile

August 25 • Lake Lure, NC www.setupevents.com MTN Dark Mountain

August 25 • North Wilkesboro, NC www.bmcc.us MTN Asheville Cyclocross – Short Track Mountain Bike

September 7 • Hendersonville, NC www.ashevillecyclocross.com CX Pisgah Monster Cross Challenge

September 14 • Pisgah Forest, NC www.pisgahproductions.com CX Asheville Cyclocross

September 21 • Asheville, NC www.ashevillecyclocross.com MTN Pisgah MTB Stage Race

September 16-21 • Brevard, NC http://www.blueridgeadventures.net/stage RD Asheville Fall Classic

September 21 • Asheville, NC www.velosportsracing.com

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB www.ambc-sorba.org ASHEVILLE BICYCLE RACING CLUB www.abrc.net ASHEVILLE WOMEN’S CYCLING CLUB www.ashevillewomenscycling.com BLUE RIDGE BICYCLE CLUB www.blueridgebicycleclub.org IMBA - INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BICYCLING ASSOC. www.imba.com SORBA - SOUTHERN OFF-ROAD BICYCLE ASSOC. www.pisgahareasorba.org

CX Three Peaks USA UltraCross

September 22 • Banner Elk, NC http://threepeaksusa.com MTN Big Ring Challenge

September 28 • Hayesville, NC www.chainbusterracing.com CX Asheville Cyclocross - Night Race

October 19 • Asheville, NC www.ashevillecyclocross.com MTN SWANK 65 Mtn Bike Race

November 3 • Pisgah Forest www.blueridgeadventures.net

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Western North Carolina is widely known in paddling circles to be the hub of whitewater paddling and downriver kayak/canoe racing on the East Coast. From world-renowned Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, to the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, and all rivers and creeks in between, this place is a mecca.

RACE KEY Flatwater (FT) • Sprint (SP) • Marathon (MT) Whitewater (WW) Freestyle (FS) • Slalom (SL) • SUP (SUP) Kids/Junior (KD) • Other (OT)

FS Tame the Tyger River Race & Festival

April 6 • Roebuck, SC www.spartanburgparks.org/LEAF/tame-the-tyger.php FT Lake Hartwell 12mi Canoe & Kayak Race MT April 20 • Clemson, SC

www.paddling.net FT NOC’s Freestyle Shootout & 2013 USA Canoe/Kayak

Freestyle Team Trials April 26-28 • Bryson City, NC www.noc.com FT ERA Nantahala Open

April 27 • Nantahala River, NC www.endlessriveradventures.com/Nantahala_Open WW French Broad River Classique Canoe & Kayak MT April 27-28 • Asheville, NC

www.fbcanoeracing.org WW French Broad River Festival OT May 4 • Hot Springs, NC

www.frenchbroadriverfestival.com WW Boater Chick Festival FT May 17-19 • Topton, NC

www.boaterchickfestival.info

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FT New River Canoe Race

June 1 • Jefferson, NC www.friendsofhcsp.wordpress.com WW Galasport Canoe Club Challenge Round 1

June 15 • Bryson City, NC www.noc.com WW Canoe Club Challenge Round 2

July 20 • Bryson City, NC www.noc.com WW Dan River Boat Race

August 3 • Madison, NC www.danriverboatrace.org WW Canoe Club Challenge Round 3

August 17 • Bryson City, NC www.noc.com WW 2013 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships FT September 2-8 • Bryson City, NC

www.noc.com WW Green River Race

November 2 • Landrum, NC www.boatingbeta.com

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Triathlons are experiencing a huge growth spurt right now. Our calendar is loaded with area triathlons for the beginner to the elite. It’s time to ramp up your “brick” training and sign up for one of theses great events, with a beautiful mountain backdrop. If you’re not ready to tackle the full event, try a relay!

RACE KEY Triathlon (TRI) • Sprint (SP) • International (IN) • Duathlon (DU) Half Ironman (HI) • Ironman (IM) • Adventure Race (AR) • Xterra (XT) Adventure/Off-Road Triathlon (AOT) • Kid/Junior (KD) • Other (OT) DU Du the Asheville Du at Biltmore Estate

March 23 • Asheville, NC www.idaph.net/events/du-the-asheville-du AR SEAL Extreme

April 6 • Crosby, TN www.outdoorsinthesmokies.com/ Seal-extreme-challenge AR North Carolina Adventure Race Series #1

April 13 • Troutman, NC www.ncars.info DU Jerry’s Baddle

April 20 • Saluda, NC www.jerrysbaddle.org DU Mountain Madness Duathlon

April 27 • Franklin, NC www.active.com/duathlon/franklin-nc/ mountain-madness-duathlon-2013 AR Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventure Race

May 4 • Pisgah Forest, NC www.pisgahproductions.com

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AR North Carolina Adventure Race Series #2

May 11 • Charlotte, NC www.ncars.info TRI Valdese Triathlon SP May 11 • Valdese, NC

www.setupevents.com TRI Jetton Park Triathlon SP May 11 • Cornelius, NC

www.jettontri.com TRI Over the Mountain Triathlon IN May 18 • Kings Mountain, NC

www.setupevents.com TRI MTA Triathlon at Lake James SP May 18 • Nebo, NC

www.mtatriathlon.blueridgemultisports.com KD Trips for Kids Duathlon (Mountain Sports Festival)

May 25 • Asheville, NC

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(Mountain Sports Festival) May 26 • Asheville, NC www.gloryhoundevents.com KD Asheville JCC Kids MultiSport Event

May 26 • Asheville, NC www.idaph.net OT Warrior Dash

June 1 • Huntersville, NC www.warriordash.com OT Mad Mountain Mud Run

June 1 • Hendersonville, NC www.madmountainmudrun.com TRI Xterra Tsali XT June 2 • Bryson City, NC

www.goneriding.com KD Cliffs of Walnut Cove Kids MultiSport Event

June 9 • Asheville, NC www.idaph.net TRI Enka Triathlon at Biltmore Lake SP June 15 • Asheville, NC

www.gloryhoundevents.com AR Special Operations Adventure Race

June 15 • Highlands, NC www.soarhighlands.org TRI Bandits Challenge Triathlon IN June 26 • Wilkesboro, NC

www.setupevents.com OT The Ridges 5K Open Water Swim

June 30 • Hayesville, NC www.thebeastoftheeast.net KD Asheville Kids MultiSport Event

July 20 • Asheville, NC www.idaph.net TRI Asheville Triathlon SP July 21 • Asheville, NC

www.imathlete.com/events/AshevilleTriathlon AOT Tsali Challenge Triathlon

July 27-28 • Bryson City, NC www.goneriding.com

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TRI, SP Lake Logan Multisport Festival IN, OT August 3-4 • Canton, NC

www.gloryhoundevents.com TRI Summer Sizzler Triathlon SP August 4 • Hiawassee, GA

www.thebeastoftheeast.net TRI LPC Triathlon SP August 18 • Fletcher, NC

www.idaph.net KD LPC Kid’s Multisport Event

August 18 • Fletcher, NC www.idaph.net AR 26.2 hrs North Carolina Adventure Race Series #3

August 24 • Morganton, NC www.ncars.info TRI, SP Lake Lure Triathlon IN August 24 • Lake Lure, NC

wwww.setupevents.com AR Blue Ridge Mountain Throwdown

August 31 - September 2 • Boone, NC www.mountainthrowdown.com AT Outdoorsman Triathlon

September 29-30 • Bryson City, NC www.outdoorsmantriathlon.org AR US NWC Fall NCARS Series #4

October 12 • Charlotte, NC www.ncars.info

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