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Midwinter in the Lowcountry is highlighted by both a busy schedule for both road races and oyster roasts. This year, the month will conclude with a "race &amp; roast" (to benefit Mount Pleasant Land Conservancy) on the gorgeous trails of Oakland Plantation. So you may want to pencil this into your running schedule.

RACE &amp; ROAST - 5K Trail Run and Oyster Roast

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. –The Race &amp; Roast at Oakland Plantation is a 5K trail run and oyster roast benefiting the Mount Pleasant Land Conservancy (MPLC), sponsored by eGroup. The public can participate in just one or both events. It all takes place at the same beautiful location in Mount Pleasant starting at 12:30pm on Sunday, February 26th.

The inaugural 5K trail run will wind through the 132 acre forest at Oakland Plantation that is permanently preserved by a conservation easement held by the MPLC. The run will begin and finish under the avenue of oaks that line the main drive to this seldom seen private historic plantation. Registered runners will receive a race t-shirt and one complimentary beer ticket for the post event. The Race will begin at 12:30pm. Awards will be given out after the race to the top three finishers in each age category.<!--more-->

The 5K trail run is predominantly on hard packed dirt trails or road that starts on the avenue of oaks, winds through the forest and finishes back at the plantation lawn and oyster roast. Registration for the 5K is $20 for the race entry only, or $35 for the race and the oyster roast. Walkers are welcome and must register to participate.

The Oyster Roast is from 1pm-4pm on the picturesque lawn of the plantation house, and next to the start/finish line for the race. Oyster Roast tickets include live music by Lost Highway, all- you-can-eat local oysters, Lowcountry cuisine, Palmetto Brewing beer, kids activities and more, all for a great cause. Oyster Roast tickets are $25 and children 12 years and younger are free. MPLC members receive a $5 discount on all tickets.

Tickets will be available the day of the event but all ticket prices will increase $5 after February 21st. Parking is available on site, and carpooling is encouraged. This is a rain or shine event.

Packet pick-up for the 5K trail run will take place on Saturday the 25th from 10am-5pm at On The RUN in Mount Pleasant, 920 Houston Northcutt Blvd. (next to the Harris Teeter). Registration and packet pick-up on day of the race will begin at 11:00am at the race site.

The Mount Pleasant Land Conservancy is an independent nonprofit land trust that exists to protect land, natural resources and important civic open spaces in the East Cooper area and beyond.

To find out more information about the Race &amp; Roast event go to <a href="http://www.raceandroast.com/">www.raceandroast.com</a> or call John Girault, Executive Director for the MPLC at 843-224-1849.

<a href="http://www.mountpland.org">www.mountpland.org</a>