Race Details
Thanks to everyone who registered. There will be no race day registration.
Please review the Directions section for information on how to get to the race. If you go to the wrong Greenway entrance, it may be difficult for you to get the correct entrance in time for the start of the race.
When emailing the race director please make sure that the email address rockhillstriders@gmail.com is in your approved sender list or make sure you check your spam folder for emails from that address.
The race will start at 8:00 AM. Bib pickup will begin at 7:00 AM at the Rush Pavilion at the ASC Greenway. Directions are in the section below. There will be a pre-race meeting to discuss the course and other details at 7:45 AM.
There will be two aid stations located at the start/finish and the 3.5 mile point, which will also be passed at the 7 mile point. The aid stations will be stocked with the usual ultra food (candy, pretzels, water, Gatorade, etc.) Runners will be asked to carry at least one water bottle.
This race will be fairly challenging and we need to be out of the park by dark, so no runners will be allowed to start the thrid loop after 2:00 PM. This gives 6 hours to do the first two loops.
Directions
The Rush Pavilion can be reached through the Nature Center entrance to the ASC Greenway.
From I-77, take Exit 85 and follow Hwy. 160 east towards Fort Mill. After less than a mile, take a left at the stop light at Hwy. 21 and go two miles until you see the Greenway entrance on the right. There are ASC Greenway direction signs at the turn. The attendant at the gate will direct you to the Rush Pavilion.
You can click on the map icon above to get the location of the entrance.
I suggest that you do not use your GPS to find the race location. There are several entrances and entering the ASC Greenway in your GPS will almost definitely take you to the wrong entrance.
Description
The inaugural Mill Stone 50K will consist of three 10.5-mile loops at the scenic ASC Greenway in Fort Mill, SC. The course in this private green space in the suburban Charlotte area consists of mostly single-track, technical trail, with some gravel road and dirt trail. There will be at least two creek crossings, with the possibility of more depending on the weather. It will also most likely be muddy.
The Mill Stone is a landmark located deep in the heart of the ASC Greenway. It was the original millstone from Webb's Mill, located about a half mile from where the stone now stands. For many years, the regular Rock Hill Striders Saturday run has passed the Mill Stone and all of the runners are strongly "encouraged" to touch the stone as they pass. What would happen if the stone isn't touched is unknown, but no one wants to find out.
The stone is from the mill where Fort Mill gets its name.
Preview Run
On January 12, 2013, the Rock Hill Striders hosted a preview run for the Mill Stone 50K. About 28 came out to preview the course. It was a great time. Temperatures were in the 50's to start and climbed throughout the day. Fortunately, it was not race day.
Awards & Proceeds
There will be finisher medals and first place awards for male and female. The medals and awards were designed and hand-made by Bob Doster, a local artist from Lancaster, SC.
Race proceeds will be donated to a local charity to be selected.