Post by janice on Oct 28, 2008 7:00:27 GMT -5
I am sure you all know how to follow course markings, right? ;D
here are the specifics on how we plan to mark MMM. Some areas, especially the top of Fort Mountain and interesctions of the 2 loops, may be a little hard to mark/follow so please be sure and look for course markings.
Trail markings for both the 12-mile loop and the marathon loop will consist of brightly colored plastic ribbon and survey paint. The 12M course will be set with orange markings. The Marathon loop will be set with green
All ribbons will be placed on the right hand side of the trail. Doing so will help you verify you are running in the appropriate direction.
When approaching a trail intersection, a series of three to four ribbons will be placed on both sides of the trail before and after the trail intersection if possible. Each of the ribbons will be approximately 10 to 15 feet apart.
Additionally directional signs will be used for the section near the top of Fort Mountain and the intersection of the 12-miler loop / marathon loop/ lake loop.
A 2 mile section of the course is part of both the marathon and 12-mile loop. For this section, BOTH colors of ribbon will be utilized to mark the course, again on the right hand side.
Prior to AS2, there is a quarter mile section of trail that uses both the marathon and 12-miler loop. This section will be marked with orange and green ribbons, directional signs, and potentially a volunteer.
here are the specifics on how we plan to mark MMM. Some areas, especially the top of Fort Mountain and interesctions of the 2 loops, may be a little hard to mark/follow so please be sure and look for course markings.
Trail markings for both the 12-mile loop and the marathon loop will consist of brightly colored plastic ribbon and survey paint. The 12M course will be set with orange markings. The Marathon loop will be set with green
All ribbons will be placed on the right hand side of the trail. Doing so will help you verify you are running in the appropriate direction.
When approaching a trail intersection, a series of three to four ribbons will be placed on both sides of the trail before and after the trail intersection if possible. Each of the ribbons will be approximately 10 to 15 feet apart.
Additionally directional signs will be used for the section near the top of Fort Mountain and the intersection of the 12-miler loop / marathon loop/ lake loop.
A 2 mile section of the course is part of both the marathon and 12-mile loop. For this section, BOTH colors of ribbon will be utilized to mark the course, again on the right hand side.
Prior to AS2, there is a quarter mile section of trail that uses both the marathon and 12-miler loop. This section will be marked with orange and green ribbons, directional signs, and potentially a volunteer.