UPDATE (16 July 2013): We’ve sold out the 50k as of last night. Thanks to all who registered, and we’ll see you in October! Looking for a trail marathon & 1/2? Check out the Still Hollow Trail Marathon & 1/2 in August. This is a fun one. — If you’ve been thinking about signing up […]
StumpJump 50k
Guest post: Three first-time 50k mistakes to avoid, by Cory Hall
Special thanks to Cory Hall for providing this guest post! — Jeff Signing up for your first 50K can be both exciting and intimidating at the same time. I was an avid trail runner for several years before finally getting up the courage to try a 50K. Actually, truth be told, my decision to run […]
$36,000 raised for trail work at Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k
Organizers of the Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k today announce that the 2012 race raised $36,000 for trail…
2013 Salomon Rock/Creek Trail Series registration to open January 1
It’s official: registration for all of the 2013 Salomon Rock/Creek Trail Series schedule — with the exception of Upchuck! — is scheduled to open on January 1, 2013. Registration is via UltraSignup. We’ll post a reminder on this blog, as well as each race’s respective Facebook page, in January. In the meantime, here is the […]
Rock/Creek donates over $10,000 to Signal Mountain schools
On Tuesday, Rock/Creek co-owner Dawson Wheeler and Randy Whorton presented a check for $7,638 to the Signal Mountain Middle High School in Signal Mountain, Tennessee (via the Mountain Education Foundation). This $7,638 represents funds raised from the 2012 Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k charity spots, on-site camping at the Signal Mountain Middle High School soccer complex and […]
#SJ50k: New video available from the 2012 Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k!
The new StumpJump 50k video is out! Watch it here: The flagship race of the Salomon Rock/Creek Trail Series, this year the Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k further cemented its legacy as one of the country’s premier trail 50k races, with over 900 runners registered to participate in the 50k or 11-mile distance options. Several […]