Medoc Meltdown FA 50k

Submitted by: Frank Lilley

The Medoc Meltdown FA 50k is officially "On" for 2010. Like previous year's Meltdown, this is a "Fat Ass" event . . . no entry fees, to timing, no aid stations, no supplies. You must bring your own supplies for the day. There may be a few extra goodies available but don't depend on them! You will pass the "Start / Finish" (and your supplies) at about mile 5 1/2 and then again about about 3 1/2 miles later. (Bathrooms and water are available). One rule . . . everyone must carry fluids with them . . . no exceptions!

Medoc Mountain State Park will open it's gates a little early for us again this year. (Directions can be found on the Park's website.) Park gates will be open by 7 am and we will meet around the Picnic Shelter. Run will start around 7:25. Medoc has some great camping facilities if you choose to camp the might before. Just use the Park website to make your reservations.

Each lap is approximately 8.7 miles so the "Total Meltdown" is four loops or just under 35 miles. Come and run as little or as much as you like.

One really nice addition this year will be the brand new stairs down to the creek on Bluff Loop. Proudly, these stair were build by Medoc Park rangers using supplies donated by the Rocky Mount Endurance Club using excess proceeds from the Medoc Trail Races (scheduled this year for October 16th this year.)

By the way . . . the Medoc 10 mile is already sold out and it is looking like the marathon will sell out fairly soon . . .just a warning!!

If you plan to come, please shoot either Cam or me an e-mail. The Meltdown web site has a waiver for you to sign and bring on Meltdown morning. Feel free to share this email with anyone else you think might be interested. Everyone is welcome!