Rose Island Winter Warrior
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Rose Island Winter Warrior
The Rose Island Winter Warrior is the final race in the Winter Warrior Series held at Rose Island in Charlestown, IN. The trail course covers about 6.5 miles and approximately 700 ft of elevation, moving from park trails down to Rose Island and back.
The route begins at the parking lot onto Trail 4, staying left at the Y for a closed loop of about 2.9 miles. Runners return briefly to pavement, then follow Trail 3 down along the water to the bridge. Participants cross the bridge, follow the loop around Rose Island past sites of the old amusement park, then cross back, ascend Trail 3 and return on pavement to the finish.
Logistics: packet pick-up is available Saturday at Ken Combs Running Store from 1 PM to 3 PM; race day packet pick-up will be available on site prior to the race. Shirts are an optional add-on during registration; a limited number will be for sale on race day.
Support and facilities: the event is cupless, so participants should bring a water bottle or hydration pack; bottled water will be available in limited supply. An aid station near the finish will offer snacks and a refill station. Two portable restrooms will be located near the start; there are no permanent restrooms on this end of the park.
Parking: the lot holds about 50 cars; overflow parking should be along the guard rail side of the road so emergency vehicles can pass. Organizers encourage carpooling.
Awards and finishers: overall male and female awards will be given, age group awards will be posted on RunSignUp, all finishers receive a Rose Island wooden ticket, and series awards are provided for those who complete multiple Winter Warrior races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
