# 2021 Clopper Lake Trail Race

- Link: https://overlandtiming.com/event/clopper-lake-trail-race/
- Published: 2021-04-06T02:06:53-04:00
- Author: Andrew

# **Join us for the second _IN-PERSON_ 5K/10K Clopper Lake Trail Race at Seneca Creek State Park on Sunday, October 24, 2021!**

### **The course follows the Lake Shore Trail around Clopper Lake.**

Disclaimer: The Lake Shore Trail loop that we’ve marked is a bit longer than a true
5K. Based on our measurements, a more accurate distance for the 5K (10K) is about
5.2K (10.4K).

The race starts and finishes at Buck Pavilion, there is plenty of parking, but carpooling
is always encouraged!

## **Registration Fee Schedule**

**$30:** July 15 – July 31
**$35:** August 1 – September 30**$40:** October 1 – 
October 23**$45:** **Race Day (October 24)**

Registration fee includes processing fees, entry to the park, gender-specific tech
tee, finishers medal, and post-race grub! _**Prices for the 5K and 10K are the SAME!**_

_**Register by September 30, 2021, to guarantee your shirt size!**_

## **Race Day Timeline**

**8:00 am** – Race Opens to Runners/Park Opens
**8:00 am** – Packet pickup and race
day registration at Buck Pavilion**9:00 am** – Race starts

#### **FAQ**

##### **Q. Where does the race start?**⏎ _A. Race HQ and the Start/Finish line are located at Buck Pavilion._

##### Q. Can I run with a stroller?⏎ _A. No, not unless your stroller is self-driving and equipped with all-terrain tires _?_. But seriously, the trail is not suitable for strollers._

##### **Q. Can I run with my dog?**⏎ _A. We love trail running with our dogs, however, in the interest of safety, we’ve decided we can’t allow participants with dogs._

##### **Q. Can I change the distance I register for?**⏎ _A. Yes, but you must email us by **OCTOBER 22 **to make any changes. We will not accept any distance changes after October 22. We also will NOT allow changes on Race Day morning!_

##### **Q. Are you offering T-Shirts?**⏎ _A. YES, but you must register by Thursday**, September 30, 2021,** to guarantee you receive a shirt in your preferred size. Participants registering after September 30 are not guaranteed a shirt, but may receive one on a first-come, first-serve basis on race-day, depending on available surplus._

##### **Q. What are the cut-off times?**⏎ _A. All runners must be off the course by 11:00 am._

##### **Q. What’s the course like?**⏎ _A. You will run on a natural trail, with rocks, roots, some hills, and bridges (no stream crossings)._

##### **Q. Is there a finishers’ medal?**⏎ _A. YOU BET!_

##### **Q. I’m new to trail running, is this a good race for noobs?**⏎ _A. Absolutely! The loop around Clopper Lake is the perfect balance of distance, climb, and off-road terrain for new trail runners and expert trailblazers alike. We suggest starting with the 5K (1 loop) if this is your first trail race._

_**More details to follow. Check back soon or get in touch if you have any questions!**_