Louisville’s Lovin’ the Hills 50K (31 miles) & 15 mile Trail Runs February 16, 2008 @ 8:00 a.m. EST
Cherokee Road Runners is conducting the 5th annual Louisville’s Lovin’ the Hills 50K run through scenic Jefferson Memorial Forest located at 11311 Mitchell Hill Road, 15 minutes from downtown on Saturday, February 16, 2008. And, again this year, there will also be a 15 mile run/hike with the same time limit as the 50K.

Start Time: 8:00 a.m. EST --- Time Limit: Must cross finish line no later than 6:00 p.m. EST

You must reach Scott’s Gap by 4 p.m. If not, a blanket, warm clothes, and food will be provided so that you can help volunteers clean and close the aid station, and they will then haul your butt back to the finish line.

Course: Start/Finish is located at the Horine Center in the beautiful 5600 acre Jefferson Memorial Forest.
View detailed course description here.

Elev. Profile for Miles 1-13

View course map here.

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Goodies:
  • Kentucky Hospitality
  • Awards for all Finishers
  • Aid Station Food and Beverage
  • Panoramic view of 16th largest US City
  • Post Race Hot Food
Entry Fee: Early Registration = $50.00 --- Late Registration = $60.00
  • 50K is limited to 150 entries
  • 15 mile is limited to 100 entries
Registration: Early, on-line registration available at www.Active.com.

--- Or ---

Mail paper entries to:

Headfirst Performance
7024 Buckcreek Rd
Finchville, KY 40022

All early entries must be recevied by Friday, February 12, 2008!

  • Electronic entries (Active.Com) close at 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 12, 2008
  • Paper entries must be postmarked by Feb. 2 and received by Feb. 12, 2008.
Download an entry form here.

Make checks payable to Headfirst Performance.

Late registration available at Packet Pickup, Friday, Feb. 15, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. EST at the Louisville Trail Store. Racers who register late will not receive race tee shirt. NO day-of-race registration!

Early Starts: 7:00 a.m. --- Must be requested in advance, and are subject to race directors’ approval based on reason submitted with request.
Support: Full service Aid Stations provided at miles 5, 12, 18, 22 & 25.
Water only at miles 10, 15, and 28.
Awards: All racers completing either the 50K or the 15 Mile course will receive finisher award.
Overall male & female winners will receive special awards.
Packet Pickup: Friday, Feb. 15, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. EST at the Louisville Trail Store and race day morning 6:30–7:30 a.m.
Race Directors and Management: Cynthia Heady
502-834-9942
cynthia@headfirstperformance.com
Todd Heady
502-834-9942
todd@headfirstperformance.com
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