CARTER CAVES HALF MARATHON
Half Marathon Course Description
Approximately a 13.1-mile looped trail race that begins and ends at the Fraley Amphitheatre at Carter Caves State Park. The course takes runners along the State Park trails. Runners will be treated to miles of winding single-track trails and natural landmarks that include stunning rock overhangs:
Raven Bridge
Fern Bridge
Smokey Bridge
Shangra La Arch
Natural Bridge
Smoky Valley Lake
and many of the State Parks famous caves.
Carter Caves Half Marathon is a challenging course and recommended for runners who have previously competed in more advanced trail running events. This course is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Bring your camera and a dry pair of socks. There will be creek crossings and your feet will get wet! #bestkeptsecretinkentucky
START ELEVATION 944 FT - MAX ELEVATION 1069 FT - GAIN 1671 FT
**There is a 5-hour cutoff time for the 2022 Carter Caves Half Marathon
Aid Station Details
AID STATION #1 - Welcome Center (Approx. at mile 2.3 and mile 5.45)
*Aid station #1 cut off time - 11:00am must be checked out
AID STATION #2 - Horse Campground (Approx. at mile 7.75)
*Aid station #2 cut off time - 11:30am must be checked out
AID STATION #3 - James Chapel Road (Approx. at mile 10.5)
*Aid station #3 cut off time - 12:00pm must be checked out
Race Weekend Schedule
Friday April 29th, 2022
• 6:00pm-8:00pm | Runner packet pick-up @ Fraley Amphitheater.
• Optional Meeting with Runners at 8:00pm @ Fraley Amphitheater.
Saturday April 30th, 2022
• 6:30 am – 8am | Mandatory check in/Bib Pickup @ Fraley Amphitheater
• 8:00 am | Race Announcements @ Fraley Amphitheatre
• 8:15 am | HALF MARATHON START @ FRALEY AMPHITHEATRE
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