Opened in 1938, Hillsborough River State Park is one of Florida's first state parks; this original Civilian Conservation Corps park is divided by the swiftly flowing Hillsborough River with a set of Class II rapids. The River-N-Rapids 10K will have participants running along the high banks of the river above the rapids, through a variety of habitats, past some huge oak trees and over the historic CCC suspension bridge. The River-N-Rapids Fun Run will take participants approximately two miles on the parks Rapids Trail--scenic incentive to get your body moving!
Choose how you DARE GREATLY:
River-N-Rapids 10k Trail Run
Start Time: 9am
Course:
• This run consists of two loops (Florida Trail and Rapids Trail) and a connector (Baynard Trail).
• This is a trail run—expect roots and ruts, mud and sand, rocks and boardwalks!
Aid Stations: 2-3 on route with sports drink, water, a variety of snacks. BUT, there will not be an aid station every mile.
Pricing:
• $30 until January 2, 2013
• $35 until March 15, 2013
• $40 until Registration Closes on
April 11, 2013
What's Included:
• Custom Tech Shirt
(guaranteed for pre-registration only)
• Post-Race Breakfast and Drinks
•
Award for all Finishers
•Post-Race Music/Raffles
Awards:
• Award for all Finishers
• First Place Male and Female Overall
• Custom Award for First Place in each
Age Group
• 15-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70+
River-N-Rapids Fun Run
Start Time: 9:15am
Course:
•
One loop of the Rapids Trail
• This is a trail run—expect roots and ruts, mud and sand, rocks and boardwalks!
Aid Stations: 1 on route with sports drink, water, a variety of snacks.
Pricing:
• $5 until January 2, 2013
• $7 until March 15, 2013
• $10 until Registration Closes on
April 11, 2013
What's Included:
• A great run along the river!
• Finisher’s ribbon
•
One post-race beverage
• Post-Race Music/Raffles
Awards:
• Finisher’s Ribbon
• First Place Male and Female Overall
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, April 12
• 6:00-8:00pm Packet Pick-Up,
HRSP Rec Hall
• Overnight Camping Available: ReserveAmerica
Saturday, April 13
• 8:00 Park Opens
• 8:00-8:45am Packet Pick-Up,
HRSP Rec Hall
• 8:00-8:30am Day-of Registration
(limited), HRSP Rec Hall
• 9:00am River-N-Rapids 10K Start
• 9:15am River-N-Rapids Fun Run Start
• 10:30am--Post-Race Breakfast
(included for 10K) available
• 11:30am (approximately) -
- Awards and Raffle
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Park Entrance Fees:
• Regular Park Entrance Fees Apply
• $6.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.
• $4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle.
• $2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers
in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
Event Parking:
• Main event parking will be in Parking Lot #3
• Overflow parking as directed by HRSP staff/volunteers
• Parking is limited, so please carpool with other participants
if practical
Hillsborough River State Park
We encourage you to make a day or a weekend out of racing at Hillsborough River State Park. With a number of picnic areas, pavilions, several playgrounds, the Spirit of the Woods Pool Side Cafe and Gift Shop, an ADA-accessible half-acre swimming pool and canoe and bicycle rentals, the park is a great place to bring the entire family!
Camping at Hillsborough River State Park
Hillsborough River offers RV and tent camping with electric on most of the campsites in this 112 site campground. Each site is equipped with water, a fire ring and picnic table. Each loop has restrooms with hot showers and laundry facilities.
Reservations:
Reservations may be made up to 11 months in advance through ReserveAmerica.
