This is the true Pre-Blast for the McAdenville Ruck! Whoopee and YHC did a test run this past Wednesday, December 4th. We drove around McAdenville to see the lights and to work on logistics, so we can have a safe and carefree event with our F3 families. We then found our spot and set off to Ruck. We were moving at a brisk pace and walked past about 223 children and families in the first mile. This will not be your normal 15 min/mile ruck, nor should it be. M’s and 2.0’s are definitely encouraged for this event. The lights, decorations, and holiday cheer of the people in cars rolling by you with kids and dogs hanging out the windows yelling “Merry Christmas” will lift your spirits. This pre-blast can be pulled out like many other Weinke’s to make it easy anytime you want to go Ruck the lights during this Christmas season.
Logistics:
The featured map is YHC’s lame attempt to show a few points of interest. You should plan to enter McAdenville from Wilkinson Boulevard. The entrance to the town is the 5400 block of Wilkinson Boulevard in McAdenville. The starting AO will be the McAdenville Elementary School at 275 Wesleyan Drive. We will be set up behind the school, most likely on the field. Parking is somewhat limited so if it is full, try the McAdenville Wesleyan Church at 300 Wesleyan. This is on the other side of the street from the school and there is a crosswalk to use to cross safely.
If both of these spots are full, go back the way you came and park at the Food Lion at 202 Market Street, Cramerton. This is right across Wilkinson Boulevard. Although we are trying to avoid pedestrian crossings, the intersection is well lit and there is a crosswalk and a law enforcement presence.
When: Wednesday, December 11th 6:15. Step off at 6:30
Where: McAdenville Elementary 275 Wesleyan Drive
What: Ruck with your F3 brothers and families and enjoy the setting for as much or as little mileage as you want
Route: Follow the lights around McAdenville. When you get to the lake, please look across the street and find the Spruced Goose.
We will plan to meet at the Spruced Goose for coffeeteria between 7:15PM and 7:45, although that is just a suggestion. Spend as little or as much time as you want enjoying the holiday scene.
2019 Christmas Light Schedule
December 2nd
thru
December 26
The lights glow nightly
Monday – Friday
5:30 – 9:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday
5:30 – 11:00 pm
*If you are coming from F3 Hickory, once on I-85 North go to exit 26 (Belmont Abbey). Exit the ramp and go to the light. Turn left on McAdenville Road. Turn right at the light onto Main Street at Keith Hawthorne Ford. Take a right at the next intersection with Wilkinson. You will then take another right onto Wesleyan Drive. McAdenville Elementary will be on your right.
