Three Creeks Torrent Trail Runs

History:
Three Creeks Torrent Trail Runs is a race sponsored by Columbia Track Club that takes place at Three Creeks Conservation Area, about ten minutes south of Columbia, Missouri. The area is unique in that the land was originally largely owned and worked in 40 and 80 acre parcels purchased by freed slaves following the Civil War. Some former homesteads are even still visible today.

Course:
The course is an approximate 10 mile loop. It is about 80% single track trail and 20% jeep/gravel road, with a variety of terrain. There are approximately ten creek crossings per loop, so you will get wet. There is about 950 feet of elevation gain per loop.

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Race Headquarters:
Three Creeks Conservation Area trailhead at the end of Deer Park Road (Three Creeks Parking). Please be sure to navigate to this specific trailhead, as other locations you may find on Google will take you elsewhere.

Here's a map with a pin on the start: Race Start 

Start Time:
Saturday, March 9, 2024 - 7:00 a.m. (30 miles), 8:00 a.m. (20 miles), and 9:00 a.m. (10 miles).

Time Limit:
The time limit to complete the course is 8 hours for the 30 mile, 7 hours for the 20 mile, and 6 hours for the 10 mile. 20 mile runners must start their final loop by 11:30 a.m., and 30 mile runners must start their final loop by 12:30 p.m. The cutoff at the Tomlin trailhead aid station is 2:00 p.m. All races will end at 3:00 p.m.

Aid:
2 aid stations (Start/finish at Deer Park Road trailhead and on the course at Tomlin Hill trailhead) stocked with a variety of food, water and drinks. Two port-a-potties will be available at the start/finish area and another at the Tomin Hill aid stations approximately 5.5 miles on the course. 30 and 20 mile racers can leave a drop bag at the start to access before their second and third loops. PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL BE A CUP FREE EVENT. All runners must carry a water bottle or hydration pack.

Entry:
$65 for 30 miles, $55 for 20 miles, and $45 for ten miles. Prices will increase on January 8, 2024 by $5 per race. No race day registration or refunds. You may transfer your entry yourself using UltraSignUp up until one week before the race, as discussed below. The race is limited to 125 competitors for all races combined. Park management reserves the right to cancel the race due to adverse conditions.

Packet-Pickup/Check-In:
Race Headquarters will be located at the trailhead on Deer Park Road. Packet pickup will be Friday, March 8, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 pm at Tryathletics, 1605 Chapel Hill Rd, Columbia. Depending on the weather, we may be set up in parking lot. Packets will be available at the race site after 6:00 a.m. on race day. We strongly encourage you to pick up on Friday if possible. All participants will be required to check in at Race Headquarters on race day by signing a sign-in sheet. Parking on race day is limited, and car pooling is greatly encouraged. Parking is available along both sides of Deer Park Road near the trailhead, and in a small lot off of Deer Park Road. Runners cannot park in the Start/finish area.

Post-Race:
Food will be available as runners finish. Have your bib number with you to receive a meal. Someone will mark your bib to indicate you've eaten once.

Transfer to Another Event::
Runners can sign into their RunSignUp account and transfer to a different event up until 3/7/2024.

See https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event

Please feel free to contact us if questions. If you decide to change your distance after the race starts, you will receive a DNF and not receive a finishing time.

Transfer to Another Runner:
Runners may transfer their entry to another runner (same event distance) starting on 2/17/24 and ending on 3/7/24 by signing into their account and will have 2 options: Transfer Registration as a Gift or Transfer for Refund.  If transferring for a refund, the transfer has to register and pay for the race before your refund is issued (minus original RunSignUp processing fees).

See https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event

Awards/Swag:
Cash Award for Overall Male & Female in each race.

Each runner will receive a t-shirt (register by February 12 to be guaranteed the shirt you want), and upon finishing will receive a special item.