2023 Dirty Spokes Payne's Creek Trail Running Race!

Location: Paynes Creek, Hartwell, Georgia
Date: August 5, 2023
Format: Trail Run
Distance: 9.65 | 3.2 Miles
Course Map: 9.65 Miles GPS | 3.2 Mile GPS | Course Map | Course Video
Series: Dirty Spokes Black Widow Trail Run Series
Presenting Sponsor: TBA
2023 Results: 9.65Mi | 3.2Mi

REGISTER: Online Registration 
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Registration is Open! We will have a participant cap of 325 Runners Due to parking and getting that many runners into the woods!  

We're excited to present the 3rd Annual Dirty Spokes 9.65 and 3.2 Mile Trail Running Race at Paynes Creek, Hartwell, Georgia! 

DIRECTIONS

For Directions (Mapquest): Paynes Creek

Paynes Creek Campground Road 
Hartwell, Ga. 30643

From I-85 (Going North From Atlanta): Exit 177 (Dad's / BP) then Right on Providence Church Rd. (Go 5Mi), Turn Left on Junction 77 Rd. (Go 2.2 Mi), Turn Left on Mt. Olivet Rd. (Go 3.9 Mi), Turn Left Onto Paynes Creek Road, Go .8 Turn Right Into Paynes Creek Camp Ground, Stay Straight for .3 (You will Have Arrived)! 

Camping Information (They Offer Tent Camping and RV Camping On Lake Hartwell)! 

ENTRY FEES

  • 9.65 Mile
    • Through July 22 -> $45
    • July 23 - August 3 -> $50 (LATE)
    • Race Day Registration -> $55
  • 3.2 Mile
    • Through July 22 -> $40
    • July 23 - August 3 -> $45 (LATE)
    • Race Day Registration -> $50

PACKET PICKUP

Packet pickup will be the morning of the race starting at 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Race starts at 8:00 a.m. SHARP! 

RACE COURSE 

This is a great single and double track off-road running experience. The course is beautiful and offers something for every runner truly wishing to 'ditch the city'. Nestled in the woods and along the picturesque banks of Lake Hartwell lies a true gem. Well groomed system of trails with gentle slopes and beautiful scenery will leave you breathless (if that doesn't, the 9.65/3.2 miles will). Once you descend into the woods, you will forget you're in the city. As a matter of fact, you will come to know why we follow the creed ' Ditch the City'.

9.65 Milers: We'll run this course in a counter clockwise direction. Starting on the asphalt paved parking lot (near the start / finish) for about .25... GPS unit measures course at 8.91 miles; Calibrated Bicycle Computer "wheel" measures course at 9.65 miles. Please note GPS Units do not capture every twist and turn in the woods as bicycle wheel does roll every twist and turn. Race will start on the asphalt road (Paynes Creek Mountain Bike Parking Lot). We will immediately tap into the Sweet Single Track Trail (Long Course will be Headed Right with the Counter Clockwise Tues, Thurs, Sat Direction). Stay on this trail all the way back to the Start / Finish Area! The trail running surface is very easy to navigate... it consists of both single and double track with some elevation change and some technical sections (roots and rocks). The race will be run in a "counter clockwise direction". Complete Info: www.dirtyspokes.com

3.2 Milers: We'll run this course in a clockwise direction. Starting on the asphalt paved parking lot (near the start / finish) for about .25... GPS unit measures course at 2.90 miles; Calibrated Bicycle Computer "wheel" measures course at 3.20 miles. Please note GPS Units do not capture every twist and turn in the woods as bicycle wheel does roll every twist and turn. Race will start on the asphalt road (Paynes Creek Mountain Bike Parking Lot). We will immediately tap into the Sweet Single Track Trail (Headed Left with the Clockwise Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Direction). At .35 Veer Left, at .40 Cross Over Asphalt Road onto the Paynes Creek Heartbreak Ridge Trail, at 2.75 Veer Right, at 2.80 Veer Right Staying on the Paynes Creek Main Trail (this will be the course split). Stay on this trail all the way back to the Start / Finish Area! The trail running surface is very easy to navigate... it consists of both single and double track with some elevation change and some technical sections (roots and minimal rocks). The race will be run in a "clockwise direction". Complete Info: www.dirtyspokes.com

RACE CATEGORIES

Dirty Spokes will be handing out medals and prizes to our overall top 3 male and female as well as top male and female masters, grandmasters and senior grandmasters finishers for each race. We will also be handing out medals to our top 3 male and female finishers in each age group (14&U, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75&U) - you must be present to receive your medal we will not mail them to you. 

AWARDS

Awards will be given out when we have enough finishers in to fill the categories. Medals will be given out to the top three finishers in each category. Walkers are encouraged to participate; however, you should be able to complete the 9.65/3.2 miles at a 16 minute mile pace or under to receive an official time.

RACE COURSE VIDEO

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