Sink or Swim at Caesar Creek
Race Director Notes
Caesar Creek (Sink or Swim)-Race Director Notes
The races will begin near the main campground in Caesar Creek State Park, not at the Fifty Springs group campground. For directions, you can enter Caesar Creek Campground into Google Maps. It is situated off Center Road. The start/finish area is before you enter the main campground.
We are hosting several events: a 5K, 10K, 15K, 6 Hours of Power, and a Half Marathon. Registration opens at 9:00 AM, and all events start at 10:00 AM. There is no need to arrive early, as we have an efficient system for processing participants. We recommend arriving around 9:15 AM for convenience. There is ample free parking, as well as portable toilets and flush restrooms, in the campground.
Race Distances:
- The 5K consists of one loop.
- The 10K consists of one loop.
- The 15K is one loop of the 5K followed by one loop of the 10K.
- The Half Marathon consists of one loop.
The routes are not actual loops, but we refer to each segment as a loop.
Please note that the routes may appear to have different distances in the GPX files, but they are pretty close to the advertised distances.
All race routes are mainly singletrack trails that wind by the lake through a dense forest. The trails can become extremely muddy if it rains. We recommend bringing a change of clothes.
All participants will receive a custom race bib, a souvenir race medal, a custom race lanyard, a race-specific sticker, a marked course, an official time, aid station support, and refreshments at the finish.
Race shirts can be purchased in the race store and are shipped via Amazon Prime to your address on file. Shirts take 5-7 days to arrive. You do not pick up race shirts at the event.
Race results will be posted on www.wolfpackresults.com by Sunday at 12:00 PM. Although there will not be an awards ceremony, we will send an email on Tuesday announcing the weekend's winners and news about the upcoming weekend's events. Those who break course records will earn a coveted Wolf Pack Yellow Jersey, and the winners of each event will be entered into a drawing for a 2027 Pack Pass and a personalized Wolf Pack shirt.
Races will take place rain or shine. If we need to cancel the event for any reason, participants will be notified through our website (www.wolfpacktrailruns.com), our Instagram, our Strava page, and via email. For more information, please feel free to reach out to us at info@wpackevents.com.
Caesar Creek State Park
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Trail Network: Offers miles of singletrack and multi-use trails for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and horseback riding through dense woodlands and along the shoreline.
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Fossil Hunting: Renowned for its exposed Ordovician limestone, visitors can obtain a free permit at the visitor center to hunt for ancient marine fossils in designated spillway areas.
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Recreation & Camping: Features a large main campground with full-hookup and electric sites, a public swimming beach, multiple boat ramps, and archery ranges.
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Pioneer Village: Includes historic log cabins and structures near the park grounds, showcasing 19th-century regional history.
Where to Eat-Stay
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Cobblestone Village Cafe: Located in historic downtown Waynesville, offering gourmet lunches, paninis, homemade soups, and desserts.
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Stone House Tavern: A relaxed, local spot serving classic American fare, burgers, and craft beers with outdoor seating.
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Village Family Restaurant: A cozy diner-style restaurant known for hearty comfort food and breakfast favorites.
- Our number one recommendation is the Rustic Retreat in nearby Xenia. From retro glamping in vintage airstreams to cozy lodge rooms, the Rustic Retreat has it all! Owned and operated by long-time Wolf Pack members. 937-829-1829
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On-Site Camping: Caesar Creek State Park features full-hookup, electric, and primitive campsites, as well as camper cabins right within the park grounds.
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Hammel House Inn: A historic Bed & Breakfast in downtown Waynesville providing comfortable accommodations with traditional charm.
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Nearby Hotels: Standard hotel chains (such as Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, and Wilmington Inn) are available a short drive away in neighboring Wilmington and Mason.
Strava GPX-Maps
All Trails GPX-Maps
Refund Policy
Basically, we do not issue refunds, but please read the fine print...
Wolf Pack Adventures will issue refunds within two weeks of the original date of a canceled event. No refunds will be issued if cancellation is due to acts of nature, such as forest fires, pandemics, inclement weather, flooding, or wildlife concerns. Deferrals will be issued for events canceled due to natural disasters. No refunds will be issued to participants who withdraw or do not attend an event. No race "swag" will be mailed or held for participants who do not attend an event. Participants may transfer to another event. No refunds will be issued to participants who transfer to other events. We understand that everyone has personal circumstances, and we value our community. Therefore, we will allow injured runners to defer their registration to a different race, event, or the following year, or to another runner. For planning purposes, we cannot offer refunds to injured runners.
No refunds will be issued for poor trail conditions.
Please do not ask for a refund unless we cancel and do not reschedule the event.
Email us at info@wpackevents.com if you wish to defer your registration.
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