The city is requiring a course re-route this year due to the construction of a new roundabout at Route K & Old Plank (near Break Time) so we are moving this training run to August 9 and will have a 3rd training run (12 mi) from the Boone Country History Center on August 16 and run the changes on that part of the course (mostly cutting off everyone's favorite lake loop).
The Group Training Run on August 9 will be 19.9 Miles, featuring the course changes and Easley Hill!
Everyone is welcome, whether or not you're training for the HOA Marathon or Relay.
Want More or Less Mileage?
Add more: Extend your run with extra miles at the end or do an out-and-back at Pierpont (towards Bonne Femme Church Rd) before finishing.
Want less? You’re always welcome to modify your route to suit your training needs. There are options but they could significantly shorten the run and bypass Easley Hill.
Start Location:
Meeting Point: Devil's Ice Box parking lot, Rock Bridge State Park
GPS Coordinates: 38.870892, -92.326634
We'll complete a loop (including part of the old course from several years ago between Pierpont and Rock Bridge Elementary) and return to Devil’s Ice Box.
Water Stations:
Look for coolers at the following spots (bottled water will be provided):
~4.2 mi: S. Hill Creek Rd & Logwood Ln (new location)
~9 mi: Near Smith Hatchery and Dothage
~13 mi: Bottom of Easley Hill
~16 mi: Left side of the road in a grassy driveway
You’re welcome to carry your own fluids in addition or if you prefer.
Navigation:
We plan to have signs for the course changes. Otherwise, the course will not be marked, so please bring:
A smartphone with the route, or
Printed directions
Running with a buddy is also a great option to stay on track.
Route Map & GPX Download:
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6594077845
(Note: Starts at Devil’s Ice Box.)
Course Instructions for Training Run (these are actual course instructions for the marathon with modifications for the training run):
Start at Devils Ice Box, Rock Bridge State Park
Left on Rt-K
Follow Providence Rd/Rte K to S Hill Creek Rd (DETOUR)
Left on S Hill Creek Rd (at about 3.7 miles road turns to the right so follow the road)
Right on High Pointe Ln
Turn Left at Route K (END OF DETOUR)
Left on Old Plank Rd S.
Old Plank to Smith Hatchery Rd.
Smith Hatchery Rd. past Cooper’s Landing
Route connects to Katy Trail just past Cooper’s Landing. Get on trail – not River Rd.
Katy Trail until intersects with River Rd. Stay left. DO NOT CROSS ROAD AND CONTINUE ON TRAIL.
Left on Missouri Rte N (Easley Hill) – Turn left. Go up. And Up. And Up!
Follow Rte N to Pierpont
At Pierpont, Left on 163 (cutting through to complete loop back to Rock Bridge State Park)
Don't forget to sign up for the marathon, team relay or to volunteer:
http://heartofamericamarathon.com
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