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Red Top Mountain State Park
Sunday, November 24, 2024

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Join GAOC on Sunday, November 24th, at Red Top Mountain State Park main Visitor Center.

There will not be water on the course, therefore, camelbaks or similar hydration packs are highly recommended. Additionally, please be mindful of out of bounds areas (park ranger residences) and do not transit through these areas.

White through Red courses will be offered with runners selecting start times (9:00 - noon) when registering. Time limit is 3 hours for all courses and all courses will close at 2:00pm.

Notes

  1. Beginner instruction will be provided from 9:30 am to 10:00 am.
  2. Runners will have the option to run one or two courses using the same e-stick. If you want to run two courses, you must pre-register for both courses. On the pre-registration form, you will select your start time for your first course. At the event, when you are ready to start you second course, come back to the start to be assigned a start time. You must start your second course before noon.
  3. Turnout is expected to be high, please carpool if you can. Red Top is highly utilized this time of the year. Be respectful of the park and other visitors when entering the visitor center parking area and while on your course.
  4. Parking requires a state parking pass or a $5 day pass; cash provides for quickest entry.
  5. Pre-paid pre-registration is required. (Registration will open for our volunteer meet directors at 7:00pm on Monday, August 26th, and will open for other volunteer coupon holders at 8:00pm. Registration will open to all others at 9:00pm.) No paper forms or payments will be accepted on-site.
  6. Participants will be started promptly at the start time they select when pre-registering. Please come to the start no earlier than 3 minutes before your start time, but be sure to be at the start on time.

Courses

CourseDescriptionControlsDistanceClimb
WhiteBeginner course71.5 km60 m
YellowNovice course92.4 km60 m
OrangeIntermediate course113.3 km130 m
SilverVery short advanced course82.5 km95 m
BrownShort advanced course93.9 km175 m
GreenMedium advanced course115.1 km200 m
RedAdvanced course156.0 km225 m

Volunteers needed

Event volunteers are always needed and appreciated. Each volunteer is awarded a coupon that may be used for discounted (and early) event registration or items from our merchandise page.

If you are interested in helping out at the start, search and rescue, or control pickup, please select your volunteer position(s) on the registration page or contact the meet director.

Schedule

Runners must select their start time when pre-registering, and will be started promptly at their selected start time. To facilitate social distancing, please come to the start no earlier than 3 minutes before your start time, but be sure to be at the start on time. There is a 3-hour time limit for all courses. All runners must be off all courses by 2:00 pm.

Directions

Red Top Mountain may be accessed via I-75 (Exit 285) and following signs to the park via Red Top Mountain Rd. SE. After crossing Bethany Bridge, take the 2nd left on Park Marina Rd. You may also access the park from the south, via Glade Rd. If entering the park via Glade Rd., Park Marina Rd. will be immediately on your right after passing the tennis courts and Trading Post. Signs will direct you to the main visitor center.

The park address is 50 Lodge Road SE, Acworth, GA 30102.

Fees

Typical fees are shown below. Participants may go out on the course as an individual or as a small group of up to 5 people.

 IndividualSmall Group
Full Members$7$12
Associate and Non-members$10$15
Second course$5$10
State Park Parking Fee$5 per car$5 per car

Weather

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Meet Director

Chris & Lisa Randall 404-388-2106