2010 Soque River Ramble 6K Run & Walk
Saturday, October 23, 2010 @ 9:00 AM
Event Overview
This will be the fourth annual Soque River Ramble 6K Run & Walk following three very successful years in 2007, 2008 & 2009. Last year we had 169 registered participants in the run & walk, and after expenses we were able to donate a total of $2400 to the Batesville Community Association and the Soque River Watershed Association.
Attracting both the serious competitive racer and the occasional runner/walker, the 6K Run/Walk provides an opportunity for participants of all ages to support the local Batesville Community Association and the Soque River Watershed Association in a family-friendly atmosphere in one of the most beautiful areas of northeast Georgia. We look forward to your attendance and participation in this fun event in 2010!
Location
The run & walk starts and finishes at the property of Marlan Wilbanks located at 860 Old Chimney Mountain Road in unincorporated Batesville (Clarkesville) in northern Habersham County. Batesville is noted for its gentle mountainous terrain and fertile river valleys that give the area its unique beauty. The start and finish line and registration area will be staged on the scenic banks of the Left Fork Soque River where it meets the Right Fork Soque River to form the headwaters for the renowned Soque River, one of the premier trout streams in the southeast.
Main Event
The race & walk is 6 kilometers (3.75 miles), along with a one mile "fun run" immediately preceding the main event. The run qualifies for credits in the Run and See Georgia Grand Prix Series and computerized race results will be available at the finish line. The route is mostly gentle terrain on paved and gravel roads that meanders through the Soque and Goshen Valleys, and along the headwaters of the Soque River.
Time
Registration begins a 7:30 AM. One mile fun run begins at 8:30 AM. 6K Run & Walk begins at 9:00 AM.
Awards
Award categories are for male and female winners in age groups from 10 and under up to 75 and over. Top three male and female runners in the one mile will also receive awards.
Benefit
Proceeds will directly benefit the Batesville Community Association and the Soque River Watershed Association.
T-shirts
Quality long-sleeve T-shirts will be given to all pre-registered participants. A limited number of T-shirts will be available for those who register the day of the race.
Race packets
All entrants will receive a race packet that will be filled with sponsor information and "goodies".
Refreshments
All race entrants, volunteers, and sponsors will be provided with various foods (fruit, water, hot cider, etc.) at the race site.
Other Events
Plan to stay in Batesville after the event and visit the annual Batesville Days Festival being held this year at the site of the Old Batesville Store located on the corner of State Hwy. 197 North & Hwy. 255 North.
Directions
From Gainesville, take I-985 north (becomes GA 365) to Cornelia/Demorest/Clarkesville exit (Historic Hwy. 441), at end of ramp, turn left and travel less than .5 mile (across from Wal-mart), take left on Hwy. 105 headed north until dead end into Hwy. 17, take left on Hwy. 17 and travel 3.4 miles to Hwy. 255 Alternate (Tiny's Restaurant), take right on Hwy. 255 Alternate to dead end into Hwy. 255, take right on Hwy. 255 to dead end into Hwy. 197 at Batesville General Store, then veer left in front of Batesville Fire Station onto Old Chimney Mountain Road (gravel), travel .7 mile to race start area on right.
Alternate directions from Clarkesville: From the Clarkesville Square, follow Hwy. 197 North for 11 miles to intersection with Hwy. 255 at Batesville General Store, as you pass the Batesville General Store immediately veer left (past the Batesville Fire Department) onto Old Chimney Mountain Road (gravel), travel .7 mile to race start area on right.
Attracting both the serious competitive racer and the occasional runner/walker, the 6K Run/Walk provides an opportunity for participants of all ages to support the local Batesville Community Association and the Soque River Watershed Association in a family-friendly atmosphere in one of the most beautiful areas of northeast Georgia. We look forward to your attendance and participation in this fun event in 2010!
Location
The run & walk starts and finishes at the property of Marlan Wilbanks located at 860 Old Chimney Mountain Road in unincorporated Batesville (Clarkesville) in northern Habersham County. Batesville is noted for its gentle mountainous terrain and fertile river valleys that give the area its unique beauty. The start and finish line and registration area will be staged on the scenic banks of the Left Fork Soque River where it meets the Right Fork Soque River to form the headwaters for the renowned Soque River, one of the premier trout streams in the southeast.
Main Event
The race & walk is 6 kilometers (3.75 miles), along with a one mile "fun run" immediately preceding the main event. The run qualifies for credits in the Run and See Georgia Grand Prix Series and computerized race results will be available at the finish line. The route is mostly gentle terrain on paved and gravel roads that meanders through the Soque and Goshen Valleys, and along the headwaters of the Soque River.
Time
Registration begins a 7:30 AM. One mile fun run begins at 8:30 AM. 6K Run & Walk begins at 9:00 AM.
Awards
Award categories are for male and female winners in age groups from 10 and under up to 75 and over. Top three male and female runners in the one mile will also receive awards.
Benefit
Proceeds will directly benefit the Batesville Community Association and the Soque River Watershed Association.
T-shirts
Quality long-sleeve T-shirts will be given to all pre-registered participants. A limited number of T-shirts will be available for those who register the day of the race.
Race packets
All entrants will receive a race packet that will be filled with sponsor information and "goodies".
Refreshments
All race entrants, volunteers, and sponsors will be provided with various foods (fruit, water, hot cider, etc.) at the race site.
Other Events
Plan to stay in Batesville after the event and visit the annual Batesville Days Festival being held this year at the site of the Old Batesville Store located on the corner of State Hwy. 197 North & Hwy. 255 North.
Directions
From Gainesville, take I-985 north (becomes GA 365) to Cornelia/Demorest/Clarkesville exit (Historic Hwy. 441), at end of ramp, turn left and travel less than .5 mile (across from Wal-mart), take left on Hwy. 105 headed north until dead end into Hwy. 17, take left on Hwy. 17 and travel 3.4 miles to Hwy. 255 Alternate (Tiny's Restaurant), take right on Hwy. 255 Alternate to dead end into Hwy. 255, take right on Hwy. 255 to dead end into Hwy. 197 at Batesville General Store, then veer left in front of Batesville Fire Station onto Old Chimney Mountain Road (gravel), travel .7 mile to race start area on right.
Alternate directions from Clarkesville: From the Clarkesville Square, follow Hwy. 197 North for 11 miles to intersection with Hwy. 255 at Batesville General Store, as you pass the Batesville General Store immediately veer left (past the Batesville Fire Department) onto Old Chimney Mountain Road (gravel), travel .7 mile to race start area on right.
