Originally Posted by
Bobby
I have run this race for the last two years and am doing it again this year. The race does use the AT for a little bit, but I don't remember it being very much. Either way, all the trails are open to the public and other than a bunch of runners coming through at one time or another, it's business as usual. Most trail runners are friendly just like hikers and should not be rude about passing or saying hello. The start and finish is at the base, but they have most runners park away from there and shuttle them over. I know that most years we run by one of the shelters pretty early in the morning when people are still sleeping - that's about as annoying as we get. This is from my perspective as a runner of course. course maps are on the north face web site. Races start pretty early in the morning.
hope this helps.anymore specific questions let me know.