Registration
for the 2013 Grandfather Mountain Critter Crawl 5K began March 1. There are a total of 500
spaces available for runners and the Habitat Staff hope to have as many
people participating as possible.
"Last year was the first ever
Critter Crawl and we had a little over 100 people sign up," said Habitat
Manager Christie Tipton. "We hope we can really make that number jump
this year as word spreads about the event."
The 5K starts in
MacRae Meadows at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 23; travels up the paved
road of the attraction; weaves through the animal habitats and ends at
the top parking lot near the Swinging Bridge.
Many people are familiar
with The Bear 5-Mile Run during the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
that takes a similar course but begins down in Linville. The Critter
Crawl is a great race that provides the challenge of the grueling Bear
Run with a shorter distance. Some utilize the Critter Crawl as great
practice for the July 5-mile event.
All proceeds from the Critter
Crawl go toward the Eagle Habitat Renovation Fund. The renovations make
it possible for Grandfather Mountain to house flighted or
partially-flighted eagles in the future that can't survive in the wild
for reasons such as eye or neurological damage.
To find out more details about the race or to access the online and paper form registration click HERE.
August 11 AMRA
Mow Down - Lawn Mower Races Mow Down is popular with fans
of all ages. Suped-up riding lawn mowers from 5 to 18 horsepower motors. Since
2005, during the summer months, Rotarians play host to lawnmower racing.
Sanctioned by the Alleghany Mower Racing Association (AMRA), oval track racing
on dirt reminds many of the beginning of stock car racing in Wilkes County and
the birth of NASCAR. Crowds have grown from a few hundred to gathering of
thousands on several Saturday nights from June through September.
Get more local information on the Wilkesboro NC Visitor Guide.
Many people are familiar
with The Bear 5-Mile Run during the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
that takes a similar course but begins down in Linville. The Critter
Crawl is a great race that provides the challenge of the grueling Bear
Run with a shorter distance. Some utilize the Critter Crawl as great
practice for the July 5-mile event.
