SweetH20 50K Trail Race

2009 Results: The 2009 SweetH20 50K race results are live!

SweetH20 Race Information

Sweetwater Creek State Park offers winding, moderately difficult trails in and around the park, following the lovely rapids of Sweetwater Creek, and venturing past Civil War-era textile mill ruins.

This 50k crosses the Sweetwater Creek twice - you WILL get wet.

(but that's the extra fun part!)

The race will be open for 9 hours allowing for plenty of time for course completion. An intermediate cutoff of 4.5 hours at mile 17 will be enforced for runner safety.

Awards will go to Top 3 Women and Men overall, plus first place Masters winner.

Pre-race Spaghetti Supper

There will be an awesome pre-race carb-fest on Friday, May 29 at Sweetwater Creek State Park Shelter from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person and will be an all-you-can-eat event.

Packet Pick-up

Packet pick-up will be held Friday, May 29 during the spaghetti supper from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sweetwater Creek State Park. Also, runners can secure their race packets on race day from 6:30 a.m. until 15 minutes prior to the start of the 50K race.

Post-race Goodies

As in years' past, to help runners refuel at a grueling race, we'll have plenty of food and refreshments at the finish area shelter.

Trail Descriptions and Elevations

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The trails of Sweetwater Creek State Park are well maintained, but vary from smooth and easy, to rugged and technical. There are four main trails in the park, Red, Blue, Yellow and White blazed trails. The SweetH20 50K utilizes all of the trails in the park, including some area outside the park nicknamed Top of the World (TOTW) and Powerlines. These areas are where runners will find some of the more challenging terrain.

This is a beautiful, very special place to run. To learn more about the elevation, terrain and wildlife of each of the park's trails, please see the detailed trail map provided by the Sweetwater Creek State Park.

Race Registration

The race fees are an absolute bargain. We encourage athletes to come out and enjoy these trails we love so much, and to experience one of the more challenging 50K trail races in the southeast.

• $45.00 - pre-register by May 1, 2009*
• $55.00 - after May 1, 2009*

The race is limited to 250 runners, so register early to ensure your spot.

Race proceeds benefiting the Friends of Sweetwater Creek State Park Brain Tumor Foundation in Memory of Charles Warren.

In the unlikely event the race does not sell-out, race day registration will be available but technical t-shirts are guaranteed to pre-registered runners only, with a limited number and sizes available to late entries as well.

Register for the Sweet H20 - Online registration

Register for the Sweet H20 - Download, print & mail

Mail entries and fees to:
Douglas County Rogue Runners
PO Box 1846
Douglasville, Georgia 30133

Aid Stations

Aid stations for the Sweet H20 50K trail race will be plentiful and consist of water, electrolyte replacement and the usual aid station nutrition such as potatoes 'n salt, cookies, candy, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. If the weather is warm, we suggest runners carry a water bottle for hydration in between aid stations.

• AS#1 - 2.8 miles
• AS#2 - 6.6 miles
• WS - water only- 8.4 miles
• AS #3 - 9.8 miles
• AS #4 - 13.2 miles
• AS #5 - 15.2 miles
• AS #6 - 21.3 miles
• WS - water only - 24 miles
• WS - water only - 26 miles
• AS#7 - 27.3 miles
• AS#8 - 29.8 miles

Getting to the Race

Sweetwater Creek State Park is easily accessible from anywhere in the southeast. Located off major interstate I-20, the race venue is only a few miles outside the city of Atlanta.

1. From I-20 West, take Exit #44, Thornton Road Exit
2. Turn Left after the Exit, onto Thornton Road
3. After 1/4 mile, turn right on Blairs Ridge Road
4. Continue for two miles and turn left on Mount Vernon Road
5. The main entrance to the park will be one mile, on the left

** Look for brown, State Park signs after exiting I-20

Hotels and Lodging

La Quinta Inn & Suites in Douglasville is the official hotel of the SweetH20 50K, and has a special SweetH20 rate, plus free hot daily breakfast, and high-speed internet.

Email Johnny Buice for room reservations.

Lodging is also available at these hotels with special rates just for this event:

• Sleep Inn - $59 - (866) 920-8880
• Holiday Inn Express - $79 - (770) 920-9228

All three hotels are near the intersection of Hwy 5 and I-20. They are about 10-15 minutes west on I-20 from the Sweetwater Creek State Park.

SweetH20 Race Directors

Johnny Buice and Scotty Pope
Douglas County Rogue Runners
(770) 949-8453

* As is customary in the ultra world, we cannot offer entry fee refunds.