Miami – May 6, 2012

5K Course Description

Mile 1

The entire course is fast and flat and the first mile is no exception! Runners race on dirt and limestone tails that wind around the perimeter of Zoo Miami and the surrounding forests.

Mile 2

Mile two continues on the perimeter trail. On the runners left is a moat and on the right are thick woods. The trail opens into a field of avocado trees and runners make their way past an old barn as they turn around and head towards the finish.

Mile 3

Runners make their way through the inner zoo trails and finish with a straight away sprint before emerging from the trees and getting into the mud!

10K Course Description

Mile 1

The entire course is fast and flat and the first mile is no exception! Runners race on dirt and limestone tails that wind around the perimeter of Zoo Miami and the surrounding forests.

Mile 2

Mile two continues on the perimeter trail. On the runners left is a moat and on the right are thick woods. The trail opens into a field of avocado trees at the 5K/10K split. 10K’ers continue down the perimeter trail as the 5K turns and heads back through the inner zoo trails.

Mile 3

Runners are back on the perimeter trail with a great opportunity to make up some time or put some distance between themselves and the racer behind them.

Mile 4

Mile 4 takes runners through a brief section of trails in Larry and Penny Thompson Park and then around the beautiful lake situated outside of the animal enclosures at Zoo Miami. Keep an eye out for animals!

Mile 5

As runners make their way around the lake, they will have to opportunity to witness the exotic wildlife of the Zoo off to the left side.

Mile 6

The 10K course joins the 5K course just past the open field and finishes with a straight away sprint before emerging from the trees and getting into the mud!
Sorry, no pets are allowed at the MetroZoo. Guide animals are permitted.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

1:00 PM Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
5:00 PM Registration and Packet Pickup Ends

Sunday, May 6, 2012

6:00 AM Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
7:15 AM Pre-Race Meeting at Main Stage
7:30 AM 10K Race Start!
7:30 AM Expo Opens
8:15 AM Burger Bash Opens
8:30 AM 5K Race Start!
9:30 AM 5K Race Start!
10:30 AM 10K Awards Ceremony
11:00 AM Adventure Kids Race Start!

11:45 AM 5K and Adventure Kids Awards Ceremony

1:00 PM Expo and Burger Bash Ends

Call (818) 707-8866 x18 or email downanddirty@mesp.com to request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities, or a sign language interpreter (7 days in advance).

Packet Pick-up

Packet Pick up will be held on Saturday, May 5th at SoleRUNNERS from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm.

SoleRUNNERS

11650 N Kendall Drive

Miami, FL 33176

Packet pick up will also be available on Sunday morning at the race beginning at 6:00 AM.

Call (818) 707-8866 x18 or email downanddirty@mesp.com to request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities, or a sign language interpreter (7 days in advance).

Parking Info

Please follow the directions to the venue, then follow signs and volunteers directing you to your parking spot.

Miami Metro Zoo: 12400 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33177

Quality Inn South at The Falls
14501 S. Dixie Hwy. (US 1)
Miami, FL 33176-7925
Call 305-251-2000 for reservations and reference “Merrell Down and Dirty” or Group ID: 727366 for special rates!

Hotel Indigo
7600 N Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33156
Call (305)595-6000 and say you’re with the “Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud Run” for specially discounted rates! You must book your room by 04/07/2012 ro receive the discounted rates.

Comfort Suites Miami
3901 SW 117th Avenue
Miami, FL 33175
Call (305) 220-3901 and use the special discount code “727348″ to receive special race weekend discounts! You must book by April 6th to receive discounted rates.