Dueling Banjos 5 & 10k

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Dueling Banjos 5 & 10k

April 12 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

he Dueling Banjos 5K/10K is a 2-for-1 race that pairs the extremely hard uphill 5K trail race with a net-negative downhill 10K trail race.

This is a race that is meant to test your limits. It sets out to define your ability to climb the steep and rugged terrain of the McMullen Cove trail system in the 5K and then challenge your downhill speed in the 10K descent back to the start.

Don’t think you can just pick the 5K or 10K only in this event…We want everyone to experience the wide array of toughness that these trails have to offer. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR BOTH RACES TO GET A BIB

The 5K is the by far the toughest 5K in North Alabama (Think Run steep, get high type vibes). This is over a 1000 ft climb to the top of the mountain. We will give you some time to rest by the fire to stay warm and then swiftly start the 10K with a net downhill of more than 600 ft. This means that the 10K is fast and fun, a great way to reward yourself after the tough climb to the top.

Our thoughts on the race are this: Try to run your 5K in less time than your 10K. That is how different these races are. The 5K is tough and continuously grueling and the 10K is slightly technical but still very fast. A comparison of talents, a dueling of banjos, or just simply the will to suffer uphill versus downhill.

Will you take on the challenge? Will you grind it out and see if you have mountain goat speed uphill or the power to fly down the mountain?

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Date:
April 12
Time:
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Website:
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123208