Race Information
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Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:
The 2024 Highlander Trail Fest is a Trail Run, Kids Fun Run, and multiple Mountain Bike Races for all ages & skill levels. 100% of proceeds go to SW KyMBA's Trail Building and Stewarding Efforts. Individual Events are: 6k Trail Run, Kids Fun Run, MTB-A (Cat 1&2), MTB-B (Cat 3 & Beginner), MTB E-Bike (Class 1), MTB-Jr (middle school age). Strider Race, Kids' MTB Race and lastly an MTB Time Trial. A Trail King and Queen will be awarded to top finishers for combined 6K, MTB A, & Time Trial.
Prizes will be awarded to Age group and overall winners in the 6k and in Overall competitions for the MTB A, B & TT races, respectfully. Event T-Shirts are included with your registration on a first come first serve basis. The first 225 shirts are provided while supplies last.
The MTB-A race (Cat 1 & 2) will be 4 laps. The MTB-B race (Cat 3) will be 2 laps. MTB E-Bike will be 2 Laps, The Junior category will be 1 lap. No Racing License is required. Depending on rider turnout we may elect to race in 1- or 2-min waves.
Both events are non-sanctioned but will follow RRCA & USA Cycling rules respectively.
The 2023 Highlander Trail Fest Sponsors were:
1. SW KyMBA – Event Organizer & Title Sponsor
2. Parson's Construction (PCSI) – Trail Builder & Lead Sponsor
3. Brian Macy Sports Medicine
4. Howard’s Cycle and Fitness
5. Nats Outdoor Sports
6. Compton Orthodontics
7. Blue Moon Port A Pot
8. Fee Family Foundation
9. Stephen Lee Ogden Design
10. Crowell Service Group – Home Improvement
11. Eubanks World Championship Karate Academy
12. Big Foot Turkey Coffee
13. WKU ORAC
14. Covington Dental
15. INI Printworks
16. Central Ky Race Mgmt.
17. Houchens Insurance Group18.USACE – BRL
Note: We will do everything in our power to pull off this event. However, In the event of severe weather or extremely muddy trail conditions, the race will be delayed at first, and then if absolutely necessary postponed under extreme conditions. We will not be able to offer refunds if you cannot attend a makeup date or if canceled due to weather as this event is a fundraiser. T-Shirts and race packets may be retrieved if you are registered and cannot attend. An announcement will be made for where and when to pick up your T-Shirt and Race Packet should the weather become an issue. The rain Makeup date is Sunday 8/18/24.
Highlander Grand Opening Trail Fest Schedule of events (All Times are Central Time)
7:00am – Registration and Check-In Opens
8:00am – 6K Trail Run STARTS (1 hr time limit)
9:05am – Kids 1 Lap Fun Run STARTS
9:35am – Running Awards
10:00am – MTB 1 Lap Kids Race STARTS
10:30am – Kids Strider Race STARTS
10:45am – MTB “A” 4 Lap Race STARTS (2 hr time limit)
1:00pm – MTB “B” 2 Lap Race & MTB Jr 1 Lap STARTS (1.5 hr time limit)
2:45pm – MTB Time Trial Starts (10 seconds apart; A riders > B riders > Jr riders)
4:00pm – MTB Awards
Notes:
1) E-Bikers will Race with “B” Riders and will start 1 minute before “B” Riders
2) Women’s & Jr waves will start 1 minute after the men’s wave, respectfully
3) 6K Trail Run - 1 Lap; MTB A - 4 Laps; MTB B - 2 Laps; MTB E-Bike – 2 Laps; MTB Jr -1 Lap
4) Time Trial - 1 Lap Opposite Direction Course
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Listing Status
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Added to our DirectoryMay 7, 2013
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Last Updated in our DirectoryJan 19, 2024
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Last checked by a snack-eating human.Jan 27, 2024
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