Published by Jesse on 02 Jun 2009 at 04:23 pm
Rock/Creek Raises $5,000 for The Boonies
For Immediate Release
Mark McKnight
mark@rockcreek.com
423.596.1573
Chattanooga, TN, June 1, 2009 - Specialty outdoor retailer Rock/Creek announced a $5,000 donation for The Boonies, the latest in a string of donations stemming from the Rock/Creek Trail Series. The Boonies will use the money to help run future events as well as secure access to single track trails. These funds came from last Saturday morning’s third annual Scenic City Trail Marathon and Half Marathon. Other contributing sponsors include SmartWool, Marmot, The North Face, and Hammer Nutrition.
Threatening clouds and rain held off just long enough for the finishers to come across the line. The race took place on the trails around TVA’s Raccoon Mountain Pumped Storage Facility. Compared to 2008, the race saw 25% growth in half marathon runners and 62% growth in marathon runners.
Proceeds from both events go to The Wilderness Trail Running Association (aka The Boonies) and will be used for future trail races, trail maintenance, and sustainability efforts in the Cumberland and Southern Appalachian Mountains.
