Rural Hill News Release

Contact: 704.875.3113 or office@ruralhill.net

SEVEN AND SEVEN CHALLENGE TO MAKE RACE DEBUT AT RURAL HILL’S AMAZING MAIZE MAZE OCTOBER 15

October 5, 2011

HUNTERSVILLE, NC:  Seven Kilometer Run + Seven Acre Maze = One Fun Event!  On October 15, 2011 outdoor enthusiasts and runners can take part in Rural Hill’s new Seven and Seven Challenge. The unique distance of a 7 kilometer trail run plus the mental challenge of a 7 acre corn maze will give participants the opportunity to challenge both their bodies and minds while coursing through one of Mecklenburg County's largest and most historic public properties. The race will start at 9:30 AM and finish across the "victory bridge" of Rural Hill's Amazing Maize Maze.  Complete event details and registration information can be found at www.ruralhill.net.

The Seven and Seven Challenge will travel around the course of Historic Rural Hill's Trail System, crossing fields, woodlands, and skirting Mountain Island Lake.  Then the runner will complete the seven acre Amazing Maize Maze by searching for at least 7 map pieces and 7 kernels of knowledge hidden within.  The “cornfusion” is approximately two and a half miles of pathways in a working corn field. 

Registration for the Rural Hill Seven and Seven Challenge is $30 per competitor and registration may be taken at 704.895.3113, at www.ruralhill.net or on site at Historic Rural Hill. Seven and Seven T-Shirts are available for registrants while supplies last. 

Complete Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze information and advance tickets are online at www.ruralhill.net. Regular Maze hours and admission are as follows:

• Now through November 6, Fridays from 10 AM-5 PM and 6:30-8:30 PM; Saturday - Sunday 10 AM-6:30 PM
• Day Maze Tickets are $10 per person for ages 13+, $7 per person for youth ages 5-12, and ages 4 and under are free.  Flashlight Maze Tickets are $15 per person ages 13+, $10 per person for youth ages 5-12, and ages 4 and under are free.

• Tickets may be purchased in advance via the website or at the gate. 
• Group discounts are available when scheduled in advance and reservations may be made by calling (704) 875-3113. 

Proceeds from all annual events are used for the preservation of historic Rural Hill and its educational programs.  Rural Hill is a part of the Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation program, and is open to all members of the community for their enjoyment.

Celebrating 250 years in 2010-2011, Rural Hill is located at 4431 Neck Road (off Beatties Ford Road) in Huntersville, 28078.  The former homestead of Major John and Violet Davidson, the 265 acre site is maintained and promoted by Rural Hill and features annual events such as the Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games, the Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze and the Rural Hill Sheep Dog Trials.  Rural Hill Inc. is a non-profit organization supported through membership and donations, and with proceeds from its events utilized for the preservation of historic Rural Hill and its education efforts.  For more information on events or for financial support accepted securely online, please visit www.ruralhill.net. 

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