SOURCE: Team Triumph press release

Tie up your trail running shoes. It is time to start training for Rumble in the Woods, a new long distance racing series scheduled Nov. 14 at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman.

The new series adds some depth to the fall race calendar by offering three runs on the trails. The feature run is a 12.6 mile event. For those who aren’t ready to tackle the long distance yet, the race also offers a 6.6 mile run and a 5k run.

The new event is sponsored by Team Triumph, a group of Lake Norman area women who participate in triathlons and other endurance sports.

As for the difficulty, all trails are primarily made up of rolling hills. The 5k course follows the Hawk Loop. The longer races follow the Monbo Loop. The 12.6 mile route includes two loops on the Monbo trail. The registration fees are $20, $25 and $30 for the 5k, 6.6 mile race and 12.6 mile race respectively.

Race registration is open at Active.com.

Team Triumph will provide refreshments, raffles and awards following the races. Awards will be given for the top three places overall in each Age/Gender Group: Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and older.

Proceeds from the event will go to Women’s Auxiliary of Motorsports Charities (W.A.M.). Team Triumph’s mission is to empower women of all abilities to train, race and socialize around the triathlon and other endurance sports.

DETAILS

SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 8;30 a.m., Lake Norman State Park, Troutman – Rumble in the Woods running races, including 12.6-mile, 6.6-mile and 5k runs on park trails. Sponsored by Team Triumph, a group of Lake Norman area women runners and triathletes. Proceeds benefit Women’s Auxiliary of Motorsports Charities. Registration on Active.com.