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THE RAMBLE RUN

On May 12, 2012 (Mother’s Day Weekend) it’s expected that over 1,000 runners and walkers will once again participate in this exciting race. The 2nd annual “Ramble Run at Biltmore Park” will offer both 12K and 5K races organized by the Asheville Track Club and presented by Mission Sports Medicine.

Here are a few comments from 2011 participants:

We had a great time! Can’t wait to do it again next year!

Thanks for a super race. 12k course was trying. Lol. Looking forward to next year.

This was my first 5K and I think I may be hooked. Thanks for such a great first experience!

First 5K and I made it! Beautiful course inside the Ramble.

Thank you to all that worked so hard to put this event on. It was a great race and a beautiful course. I will be back next year.

Both my lungs are still in tact.

Great race. Loved it, Loved it, Loved it!

Starting and finishing at Biltmore Park® Town Square and running through The Ramble® Biltmore Forest, both races are scenic and enjoyable, yet challenging. They follow a course that one runner compared to “running on the Blue Ridge Parkway without the cars.”

Runners will follow Schenck Parkway in Biltmore Park through The Ramble’s south gate to the 5K turnaround at Overlook Park. The 12K course continues through The Ramble past Longmeadow Park, along the paved Dingle Creek trail, over Bow Bridge and back to Biltmore Park Town Square. See the course map.

A fitness expo, healthy food from Earth Fare, music and other post race festivities await participants and their families at the finish. Whether you’ve been racing in the Asheville area for years or brand new to running, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

New for 2012: Expanded mother/child categories in both races to recognize mom’s running with children below and over 18 years old; Great Beginnings Pediatric Dentistry and Haldeman Orthodontics Kids Kilometer Fun Run, a .5 mile run around one of Biltmore Park’s quiet neighborhoods, which will be part of Parent’s Race Out at the Reuter YMCA; and a Team Category in both races.  4-Person teams can race in either the Corporate, Mom’s or Civic Organization category.

What: Ramble Run at Biltmore Park presented by Mission Sports Medicine.

When: Saturday May 12, 2012.  5K starts at 8:00 a.m.; 12K starts at 8:15 a.m.

Where: Biltmore Park Town Square at I-26, exit 37 near Long Shoals Road in south Asheville.

Registration: Registration opens December 1, 2011.  Click HERE to go to the registration page.  Only online registration will be accepted.

Cost: Prior to March 1 ($35 for 12K and $25 for 5K); March 1-May 9 ($40 for 12K and $30 for 5K); Friday & Saturday, May 11 & 12 ($45 for 12K and $35 for 5K).  Teams are $120 for the 5K and $140 for the 12K.

Awards: There will be a $1,500 cash purse for the 12K that will be divided between overall and masters (male and female).  Special awards will be given to the top 3 overall and masters winners in the 5K.  Age group awards will go three  deep in all age categories.

Child Care: The Reuter YMCA will host a FREE Parent’s Race Out again from 7:15am-10:30am.  New this year:  Open for ages 3 months to 12 years!  (Last year was 5-12).  Kids will participate in  variety of fun-filled activities while their parents race the 12/5K.  Around 10am, parents may check their children out and walk them to the start line for the Great Beginnings Pediatric Dentistry and Haldeman Orthodontics Kids Kilometer Fun Run

Click HERE to register your child.

ATC Triple Crown Series

The Asheville Track Club is thrilled to present the ATC Triple Crown Series for 2012 where you can register for all three ATC races – The Ramble Run at Biltmore Park (May 12), the 33rd Bele Chere 5K (July 25) and the Thomas Wolfe 8K (October 20) – at one time and for a reduced rate.  The cost is $70 for the package that includes the Ramble Run 12K and $60 for the package that includes the Ramble Run 5K.  Runners can save up to $48 and invaluable time by registering for all 3 races at one time.  Click HERE to register for the ATC Triple Crown Series.

Refunds/Substitutions

There will be no refund of entry fees. You may receive a credit of 50% of your entry fee towards the 2013 race by going to the race site at www.IMAthlete.com and requesting a credit before May 1, 2012. Substitutions will be allowed with written permission (e-mail acceptable) of the person no longer running up until Monday, April 30, 2012.

SAFETY

No dogs, no strollers, no baby joggers, no bikes, no in-line skates, no roller skates and no wheeled vehicles will be allowed on-course.

For the safety of all, in accordance with RRCA Guidelines (Road Runners Clubs of America), the use of headphones is discouraged.

VOLUNTEER

This event would not be possible without the assistance of approximately 75 volunteers. If you or your organization would like to be a part of Western North Carolina’s newest running experience, please complete this simple Volunteer Sign-Up form.  You may select the area you would like to work and will be contacted by your area coordinator.

ROAD CLOSURES

NOTE: On race morning the roads near the Reuter Family YMCA and REI will be closed (Town Square Boulevard, Columbine Road and Dearborn Road) to vehicles. All race participants are encouraged to park in the parking garages located around Biltmore Park Town Square.

CHARITIES

Race proceeds will benefit The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina – Women’s Fund.

WEBSITE IMAGES

Images are of The Ramble® Biltmore Forest, courtesy of Biltmore Farms, LLC and Biltmore Park®Town Square, courtesy of Town Square West, LLC.

CONTACT

Greg Duff, Race Director; e-mail: greg@gloryhoundevents.com.