Run/Jog/Fast Walk - Cochran Shoals

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Run/Jog/Fast Walk - Cochran Shoals

The Basics:

Event Type:

Sport

Event Location:

2080 W. Interstate Hwy N Pkwy., Marietta, GA, 30339

Sport: Run/Jog/Fast Walk - Cochran Shoals

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 20 2012 8:00 am >> Sat, Oct 20 2012 9:30 am

Registration Opens:

Thu, Oct 18 2012 9:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 19 2012 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Hours 30 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Distance:

5.5 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Lauren

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Cochran Shoals - Interstate North Parkway entrance

Runners, joggers and fast walkers are welcome to come out and stretch your legs on a Saturday morning. Get your butt moving before sitting on the couch and watching football all day. There's a nice gravel 3.1ish mile loop at Cochran Shoals. It runs along the water and the scenery is decent. The halfway point is the parking lot at Columns Drive. There's no need to stay together just run, jog or fast walk the loop one to two times. I plan on running (I'm not a super fast runner) the loop probably 1 1/2 times and fast walking the rest. So I'll get in about 4.5 miles of running and another 1.5 or so of fast walking. You do what you want to do.

You're welcome to bring your dog but please follow the rules. The Chattahoochee NRA requires that owners keep their dogs on a leash and clean up after their pets on the trails. Please cooperate with the posted rules. Dogs MUST be on leash at all times for this event

Idea stolen from Tom Jarosz. Thanks Tom!

We will start on time, so please arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in. You're free to do as many loops as you would like and then head back to your car. There are plenty of people around so it's a safe place.

Be sure you have $3 in cash to pay for parking if you don't have an annual CNRA pass.

Required Items to Bring:

good/appropriate shoes

water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

sunscreen, insect repellant

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

2080 W. Interstate Hwy N Pkwy., Marietta, GA, 30339

The parking lot entrance is between Powers Ferry Road and Northside Drive, along Interstate North - - with I-285 paralleling Interstate North within eyeshot of the parking lot.

From eastbound Interstate 285

Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
Go to second traffic light and go left onto New Northside Drive.
Use “through” lane to pick up Interstate North Parkway.
Unit will be .6 miles on the right after crossing the Chattahoochee.

From westbound Interstate 285

Take exit 22, Northside Drive, New Northside Drive, Powers Ferry Road.
Right on New Northside Drive.
Use “through” lane to pick up Interstate North Parkway.
Unit will be .6 miles on the right after crossing the Chattahoochee.

If you're on Powers Ferry Road heading south, turn LEFT just before going under 285. The lot will be on your
left before you cross the river.

Notes:

There's a bathroom facility at this parking lot. :-)
Be sure to bring $3 cash for parking if you don't have an annual pass.

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