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EDITOR’S NOTE by ELINOR FISH

RUNNING WILD

Trail races encounter resistance from wilderness advocates

n September I had the thrill of participating in the inaugural GORE-TEX TransRockies Run, a five-day, 110-mile, supported stage race, billed as a rugged Colorado trail-running challenge. But the organizers’ original vision of an epic trail race was dashed when environmental groups, private landowners and local agencies protested. Their apprehensions had to do with the number of support vehicles, competitors, staff and campsites the race required. Aspenbased Wilderness Workshop, which works to protect the White River National Forest the race would traverse, raised concerns about disturbing rutting elk and foraging bears. It took race organizers almost a full year of application writing, meetings with stakeholders and drastic compromises of the originally intended route before they finally received a permit from the Forest Service—a few days before the race’s start. Though still a spectacular route over the Continental Divide, the final course lay mostly along dirt roads, paved pathways and highways, and included only a few single-

track sections, making it less of a wilderness experience than organizers had hoped. Concerns over trail events’ impacts aren’t exclusive to elaborate events like the TransRockies Run, as race directors across the United States face similar struggles. Jim Houghtaling, race director of The Damn Wakely Dam Ultra, held in the West Canada Lakes Wilderness Area of New York State’s Adirondack Park, has faced dissidents for several years now. One vocal opponent is Phillip Terrie, a member of the Adirondack Mountain Club, who wrote a provocative letter to the editor published in the club’s magazine, Adirondack (September 2007), saying: “There are those of us who believe that this sort of trail-eroding, nature-ignoring, solitude-disrupting competition has no place in the wilderness.” While the Adirondack Council closely monitors races’ impact on trail conditions and wildlife, Neil Woodworth, Executive Director of the Adirondack Mountain Club (which has never filed a formal complaint against the Damn Wakely Dam Ultra), is con-

cerned about any race’s effect on other trail users’ wilderness experiences. “If I were hiking on the trail and 60 people ran by me in the space of an hour, it would affect the sense of remoteness and would no longer be a solitary experience,” says Woodworth. The Adirondacks, along with the rest of our pristine Wilderness and public forests, deserve protection from development, including excessive recreational use. But trail running—and organized events such as Houghtaling’s race for 60 runners—has arguably little environmental impact. Trail races in general don’t tolerate littering, post-race sweepers check for dropped wrappers and a growing trend is to require racers to perform trail maintenance as part of their entry fee. Also, trail events often support social and environmental initiatives, such as The Great Adirondack Trail Run, a fundraiser for local associations protecting the Au Sable and Bouquet River ecosystems. During the brief periods of time trail racers inhabit our wild places, the physical impact on the land is negligible, and even though a few other users may be impacted, the positive benefits—encouraging healthy outdoor activities, raising awareness of local environmental or community issues—outweigh such temporary intrusions. SOUND OFF! Are there trail- or race-access issues in your backyard? Tell us what you think in Trail Runner’s forum online at www.trailrunnermag.com.

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Overcoming Adversity On Sunday, September 23, 2007, I left Lincoln, Nebraska, in pursuit of finishing my first 50 miler. This may be a normal story for your typical subscriber, but I suffer from several neurological conditions that have prevented me from exercising and given me little hope of ever running distance again. Your magazine, however, inspired me. I started training nine months ago in hopes of running from Lincoln to Omaha, Nebraska, and completed the run in 8 hours 54 minutes. During the nighttime hours I ran the first 31 miles in solitude as a gesture to the thousands of Americans suffering from similar conditions. Thanks again for the inspiring stories and great training tips. —Joseph Kenney Omaha, Nebraska

Northern Delights I wanted to commend you for making Duluth, Minnesota, one of your 7 Top Trail Towns in the September 2007 issue. Duluth is blessed with a tremendous amount of green space, over 40 streams cascading down the hillside to Lake Superior and some decent vertical. And, we’re working hard to make the trails even better. The Duluth Area Trails Alliance (www.datadirt.word-

Run in the Park (City) Kudos to putting out a terrific magazine that has stayed true to the sport. Now, I may be biased but I was somewhat surprised that Park City, Utah, was not on the 7 Top Trail Towns in the last issue [September 2007, No. 47]. We have over 350 miles of trails in the mountains surrounding Park City, and most trailheads are a walk/run/ride from town (thanks to Mountain Trails Foundation). —Kate Moynihan Park City, Utah

Cancer Free I’m writing to share my running accomplishments since having recovered from my chemo treatments and cancer. Now cancer free for a year and a half, I have run my fastest times ever in the marathon (3:15), 50 miler (8:46) and 100 miler (23:29) and finally qualified for Boston after 11 years of trying. I’m 49 and running like a young adult. So I’m hoping this letter will inspire other victims of serious illness to never give up on your hopes and dreams. —Dan Wilson Thornton, Colorado

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Pace yourSelf Most new out of Breath Most people initially think their lungs limit their performance and can’t continue running because they’re “out of breath.” But the reason they feel this way is because of their untrained cardiovascular systems (i.e., their hearts’ ability to pump blood and oxygen to the muscles). Once they become more fit, that “out of breath” feeling goes away. —JASOn kARP

head gameS Beginners do not usually understand the mental toughness required. Training can only take you so far, but mental fortitude gets you to the finish line. —PAUL STOFkO

door Prize When you are starting out, the biggest struggle to staying motivated is just getting out the door to train. Solution: Find a training partner and hold each other accountable. —SAM THOMPSOn

ultrarunners are intimidated by the distances, but I tell them to concentrate on pacing themselves and running from aid station to aid station. For their first ultra, the goal should be to finish. —David Horton

toSS the Watch Many new trail runners become frustrated with the slowness of their times. Because of the terrain, trail running takes longer, but I see road runners wanting to maintain the same pace rather than the same effort level. New trail runners also get frustrated because of their lack of confidence with route finding, rocks, roots, wet feet, mud, etc. Only through practice can you improve. The more you run, the stronger your feet and ankles will become and the faster you can hone your skills. —AnnETTE BEdnOSky

“So much of the sport is mental.

If you train wisely, stay injury free and, most importantly, simply love to run, you can finish an ultramarathon.” —Sue Johnston

our experts: Up-and-coming ultrarunner JameS Bonnett, 21, of Phoenix, Arizona, is no rookie, having run trail ultras since he was nine years old. He has gone over 100 miles eight times now, and, among a handful of other ultras in 2007, finished 14th in the Western States 100, in 19:41. After running the Appalachian Trail (over 2000 miles) several years ago, Sam thomPSon, 26, of Seattle, Washington, became the first

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person to complete 51 marathon distance runs in all 50 states plus Washington, d.C. in 50 consecutive days; his Run for Hope raised money for Hurricane katrina victims (www.50in50in50.com). A chiropractic doctor, prolific ultrarunner and ultrarunning coach, gordy ainSleigh, 60, of Meadow vista, California, is a founder, staff doctor and 23-time finisher of the Western States 100-Mile Run. He is also a black belt in karate and rock climber. (drgordon@auburninternet.com)

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speed control The key to hill running is finding the right gears for different parts of the hill, depending on grade and length. I switch gears from the beginning of a hill to the middle section, and then watch how others perform. I hammer the last transition by accelerating up and over the hill’s crest. —Tom Borschel

see the light Headlamps may offer a ton of light but no depth perception. With a flashlight held low, I am able to see the shadow cast by every rock, root and depression, and the trail footing is thrown into stark relief. For the past two years, I’ve used an LED headlamp at belt level, with the headband stretched out to go around my upper hipbones. —Gordy Ainsleigh

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Everyone experiences a low point. Try to determine what is causing it and address the problem. It also helps to realize others have the same problem. —David Horton

from the jaws of defeat

At the 2004 Wasatch 100, I ended up finishing, but spent the most time I ever had on a 100mile course (over 26 hours). Sometimes it is worthwhile to press on even though your original goals are unattainable. Learning occurs in success and winning, but the humbling nature of defeat can allow for a deeper exploration and discovery within. —Scott Jurek

THE UPS & DOWNS On uphills, I focus on being efficient with the terrain, running when possible but making sure I do not exceed lactate-threshold level for long. When steeper terrain pushes me over lactate threshold, I switch to a power walk. On downhills I try to make the most efficient use of gravity and let my body “fall” downhill. —Scott Jurek practice patience Realize that bad patches in long races are often cyclical in nature—pain moves around or eases, stomachs settle and caffeine can bring you back from the Walking Dead. Patience is key. —Sue Johnston

ultra lesson In 2004, I ended up with acute renal failure after the Angeles Crest 100. The most important lesson I learned was not to outrun your training. At the hospital, the doctor told me I should do one of two things. One, if I started to feel extreme muscle damage, I should slow down, or two, I should train harder to avoid muscle damage in the future. I chose number two. —Andy Jones-Wilkins

“A few years back there were many times I wanted to quit races. I would sit at an aid station and try to talk myself out of going on. I discovered that having a great pacer, crew and a solid race plan are essential to ward off the temptation to quit.” —Lisa Smith-Batchen l o c a t i o n

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winner of the Wasatch Front 100-Miler. He is also the race director of the Bear 100-Miler in Preston, Idaho (www.bear100.com). In 2007, Sue Johnston, 41, an Easterner now residing in Oxnard, California, set the speed record on the John Muir Trail (3 days 20 hours). She has ticked 25 100-mile finishes, including two Hardrock wins (2000, 2005), and is also a five-time Massanutten 100 winner and the course-record holder. (www.runsuerun. blogspot.com).

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fight monotony During a tough spot in a race, say on monotonous dirt roads, I’ll mentally dedicate a mile to somebody who is going through a difficult time, e.g. “This next mile is for Grandma.” When the internal motivational engine is overheating, it helps to turn to external inspiration. —Garett Graubins

salt lick In the Grand Teton 100miler last Saturday I took an S! Cap an hour until it got dark and then took one every 90 minutes. At Western States 100-miler in 2006 I took four S! Caps per hour during the hottest part of the day. Usually I just lick my arm to see how salty my sweat is and take caps accordingly. —Andy Jones-Wilkins

BALANCE IS KEY My electrolyte plan is conservative, as it is much easier to correct a deficit than an excess of electrolytes. When I feel my stomach starting to get queasy, I take an electrolyte cap. —Karl King change is good If I hit a low point, I make a change. During the Western States 100, with just three miles before I met my pacer and crew at Foresthill, I hit a wall. I gave myself “permission” to walk for five minutes and regroup. I figured my problem was low blood sugar, and after some peanut butter and jelly and chicken soup, I was ready to go. —Annette Bednosky

Burrell’s Buzz STEADY DOES IT

I’m strong on hills but counter to what you might expect, take it easy going up. The intent is to run at a steady rate of exertion, not speed. Thus, an experienced hill runner appears to move quickly on the flats and attack the downhills, when they are simply maintaining an efficient and consistent level of effort.

eat on the run

As for eating during a 10K and under: suck it up; you don’t need anything. From 10K to marathon: use extra safety pins from your bib and pin two gels to your shorts. As needed, rip them off (the little tab stays pinned on so no litter) without breaking stride.

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learn to lie Sometimes I blatantly lie and tell myself that I’m

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one of the best downhill runners in the history of the universe, which helps motivate me. —Jenn Shelton

With a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, Jason Karp, 34, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is director and coach of the REVO2LT Running Team, a freelance writer and competitive runner. His writing has appeared in numerous running and fitness magazines. (www.RunCoachJason.com) Former Trail Runner Senior Editor and now a copy writer for The North Face, Garett Graubins, 35, of Oakland, California, has been a top-10 finisher at the Leadville, Hardrock, Bighorn and Wasatch Front 100-milers, and

has over 100 trail races to his credit. An engineering manager for the demolition of nuclear facilities, speedster Tom Borschel, 50, of Salt Lake City, Utah, was the 2004 World Mountain Running Trophy open race overall champion and the 2005 WMRT open race masters champion; he was also the U.S. WMR team junior manager in those years. (www.mountainrunningteam.com)

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develop year-long plans, i.e. when are you going to peak and when are you going to rest (which should be active). By the way, I don’t cross train, and have had no injuries in 30 years of running. —David Horton

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way to improve fitness because of its effect on the cardiovascular system (long intervals) or its effect on muscle buffering capacity of acidosis (short intervals). But tempo training is more important for long races, because it improves the lactate threshold. —Jason Karp

workouts two to three times per week, which I believe has kept me injury free and a stronger runner. I use both free weights and cable-based machines. I perform most of my core exercise on a Fit Ball, which allows greater intensity without high loads. —Paul Stofko

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Very few people need interval training, while tempo runs are good for everyone. Here’s how: Warm up for 15 minutes, run tempo pace for 30, cool down for 15, every week, year round, with a group. —Buzz BurrelL

GO WITH THE SNOW Less daylight hours and icy roads may prevent winter running, but snowshoeing away from traffic in fields or parks provides a great cardio and strength workout without pounding. —Tom Borschel

LELAND BARKER’S SPEED SECRETS repeat after me ✔ I do mile repeats, each progressively faster. Sometimes I do shorter reps, but the key is to increase the workout intensity gradually. ✔ Do your fastest rep at the end, then do a good cool down. ✔ Speedwork is essential, whether you are running 5Ks or 100milers. It makes you faster, so in a long race you can run easy and feel good for a long time.

course record for the Rocky Raccoon 100-Mile Trail Run, in a smoking time of 14 hours 57 minutes. She also boasts an eclectic drinking-straw collection, which features a Homer Simpson straw and her favorite—an eyeball. Prolific trail racer Scott Dunlap, 38, of Woodside, California, was the 2004 Trail Runner Trophy Series Marathon-and-Under Champion. His http://runtrails.blogspot.com was voted Best Health and Fitness Blog in 2005 by Forbes Magazine.

week of circuit training for each muscle group, only using light weights/high reps and only during non-race weeks. For flexibility, I recommend yoga, Pilates and isolated rope stretching. —Lisa Smith-Batchen

I do 8 x 800 meters on the track with two-minute rests. I experience so much anguish during the last three intervals that it makes the last 20 miles of a 100 miler feel easy. For me, intervals are more important than tempo runs. I never go hard enough in tempo runs to really feel crappy. Intervals take me to the darkest recesses of my ability. —Andy Jones-Wilkins

zen time Having a partner who understands my running has made all the difference. My wife and I each schedule one night per week for ourselves. This is our chance to get out to the trails for “zen” time, away from work, diapers and dirty dishes. —Garett Graubins

THE LONG RUN To hydrate on long runs, I drink plain water from handheld bottles, which makes it easier to remember to drink. I drink 24 to 30 ounces per hour at sea level, and 40 to 44 ounces at altitude. For cross training, I walk uphill backwards twice a week to build up my quads, which has helped in combating the pounding of downhill running. —Scott Dunlap

training and incorporate a recovery week ever two to three weeks. Instead of taking one day off I take two days off that week. Also, alternate hard and easy days, which ensures recovery between hard sessions. —Scott Jurek

FAVE WORKOUT My favorite workout: warm up and stretch. Then do 3 x 1 mile on the track at 90-percent maximum effort. Walk a lap to totally recover. Then do three sets of the following: jump rope for 3 to 5 minutes, run up and down stairs for 5 minutes, alternating between single and double stairs. Finish the workout with two sets of frog hops, mountain climbers, sit-ups and push-ups. Run easy for 15 minutes then stretch. I feel this works all the muscles groups as well as keeps my heart rate up. —Lisa Smith-Batchen

SPECIAL ELLIPTICS I use the elliptical trainer when I am very sore or tired. I do one hour of moderate intensity in the morning, and in the evening I do a fast-paced workout. It is also good mental training because the elliptical can be very boring and you must stay focused. —Annette Bednosky

“ Long hill repeats —two to three sets of 30 to 60 minutes—have been

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A cross-country and track coach at Central Connecticut State University, Eric Blake, 28, of Lebanon, Connecticut, was a member of the 2004, 2005 and 2006 U.S. Mountain Running Teams. In 2006, he took the top podium spot in the USATF Mountain Championships.

The principal scientist (R&D) and president of SUCCEED! Sportsdrink Karl King, 62, of Windsor, Colorado, has completed races up to 100 miles and is the race director of Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail 50 Mile Run. (www. succeedscaps.com)

Since her ultrarunning debut in 2003, Annette Bednosky, 40, of Jefferson, North Carolina, has run over 50 trail ultras and currently holds nine course records, including the Laurel Valley 35-miler (2007). (http://annettebednosky.blogspot.com)

Accomplished endurance athlete Lisa SmithBatchen, 47, of Driggs, Idaho, is also a coach, race director, massage therapist and motivational speaker. In her massive race resume, she counts wins in the Marathon des

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rule of thumb The general rule is 10 percent mileage increase per week, but if the experienced runner is balanced in his or her training a 15 to 20 percent increase is feasible. Often, quantity of miles is not the answer, but rather quality, i.e. making your training specific to your goals. I have had many of my best performances on relatively low mileage. The key was specificity of training balanced with the volume. —Scott Jurek

taper time I feel very sluggish with a long taper. Some people need two to three weeks; seven to 10 days works best for me. Also, I use active rest for seven to 10 days after a race—walking, easy spins on the bike, swimming and stretching. —Lisa Smith-Batchen

“When you have a mileage base, back-to-back long runs are key.” —James Bonnett

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JENN SHELTON’S LIFE ADVICE keep it fresh

I do yoga, surf, mountain bike and swim in the ocean. There is no one miracle supplemental sport or exercise, and I do these things so that life always feels fresh. Running can go stale if you don’t stay stoked on life.

I take three days off after a race, and do lots of easy running in the off-season. —Andy Jones-Wilkins

here’s the rub Massage is my number-one recovery activity, reducing soreness and speeding recovery time. —Paul Stofko

LISTEN UP Post race, I just listen to my body. If it feels tired, I don’t run. That usually ends up being three to four days, but has been as much as two weeks. —Scott Dunlap

BAREFOOTING I have chronic knee problems, but the more I go barefoot when I’m not running, the less my knees hurt when I am. —Gordy Ainsleigh Sables, Hawaii Ironman (seven) and Badwater Ultramarathon (two). (www.dreamchaserevents. com/lisasmithbatchen) A school headmaster, Andy JonesWilkins, 41, of Ketchum, Idaho, had a fantastic 2007, with wins at the Grand Teton (course record) and Vermont 100 milers and a fourthplace finish at the Western States 100 (17:20).

In 2007, exercise physiologist and online running coach Paul Stofko, 31, of Loveland, Colorado, (www. paulstofko.com; http://crazylegs10k. info) set a course record in the McNaughton Park 150-Mile Trail Run, Illinois, running it in 35:22. He has competed in over 250 races. A household name in ultrarunning, Scott Jurek, 33, of Seattle, Washington, has won the Western

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self talk I tell myself during a low point: a) You’re going to be out here

anyway, so why watch people finish what you started with them? b) When you dropped out of the other races, you felt way worse than you do now. —James Bonnett

family time I try to include my family in my training or get up early and train before anyone else is awake. The best thing I do is block out my workout time in my day planner, and if someone calls to make an appointment I say I am already booked.

no excuses There’s always time to run. If you don’t think so, just get up earlier. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, and just get out the door. —Eric Blake

scott jurek’s motivation tips

—Lisa Smith-Batchen

testing, testing What really keeps me motivated are races. A race is like a test, and no one likes to do badly on a test. —David Horton

During a difficult time in a race, I focus on the physical things I can do to make the situation better or correct the problem. I also try to draw attention to basic elements like breathing and form.

keep it raw I connect with the

raw experience of running. External goals are transitory, while internal goals are sustainable. —Buzz Burrell

say no to junk miles If you have a busy schedule and can’t run every day, the key is to do the important, specific workouts for a particular goal. Don’t waste your limited time on junk miles. —Tom Borschel LITTLE ENGINE “You’re better than you think you are, and you can do more than you think you can.” These words motivated me to complete this year’s Leadville 100miler. I suffered through dehydration, falls, rain and muscle cramps to see that beautiful finish line. But this race showed how important my wife (crew) and pacers are in bringing me to end. —Paul Stofko

back to basics

let it go

If something comes up in life, don’t worry if you can’t run or training is interrupted for a day or two. 3

FIND THE FUN

Find ways to add variety to make training fun. Training with partners can motivate you on those tough days.

“My brain needs training for sanity, yet training can become too much like work. Sometimes I have to just run for running’s sake, without attention to goals, time or outcome.” —Annette Bednosky States 100-miler a record seven times (including the course record), the 2007 Hardrock 100-miler (course record), the 246K Spartathon in Greece (2006, 2007) and the Badwater 135-miler (2005, 2006). (www.scottjurek.com) In 2005, the consummate ultrarunning veteran (40 ultra race victories), David Horton, 57, of Lynchburg, Virginia, suffered trial and tribulation to set the speed record—66 days—on the 2700-mile Pacific Crest Trail, which is chronicled in the movie, The Runner. He is the

race director of Mountain Masochist Trail Run, Hellgate 100K and Promise Land 50K. (www. extremeultrarunning.com) Motivational speaker and ultrarunner, Diane Van Deren, 47, of Littleton, Colorado, has overcome the challenges of epilepsy to garner an impressive trail-running resume. In 2007 alone, among others, she took first place at the Dances With Dirt 50-miler, McNaughton Park 150-Mile Trail Run and 24 Hours of Frisco, and finished the grueling 160K Tour de Mont Blanc and Hardrock 100-miler. < 17 DECEMBER 2007 T r a i l r u n n e r m a g . c o m

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area who take part, as well as first-time trail runners.” Consequently, seasoned veterans savor a chance to witness new trail converts’ blissful epiphanies about off-road running.

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Mark Lundblad cranks through the Blue Ridge Mountains at Charlottesville’s Great Eastern Endurance Run 100K.

Great Eastern Trail Run Series (getrs) Location » Charlottesville, Virginia; Vermont Dates » January to November 2008 Distance » 5K to 100M Terrain » Singletrack, dirt/gravel roads Information » www.badtothebone.biz Why you should go » A chance to sample the joys of a burgeoning trail-running paradise while it’s still relatively undiscovered. “Five years ago, we weren’t even on anyone’s radar,” says GETRS Race Director, John Russell Gill III. “Then last year, Outside rated us the #2 trailrunning town in the country.” Why? Charlottesville is tucked in the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and Shenandoah National Park and the Appalachian Trail lie barely 20 miles away. Gill created the series six years ago to show off this gorgeous scenery. “We call it ‘running through the Green Tunnel,’ ” he says. “In the fall, it becomes the Gold Tunnel.” In 2008, Gill expects to add four races, offering runners 16 opportunities to toe a GETRS starting line. “We have a lot of great ultrarunners in the

Location » Western Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, New Hampshire Dates » December 2007 to March 2008 Distance » 5K to 8M Terrain » Hilly, ungroomed snow trails; snowmobile track Information » www.wmac.com Why you should go » Crank up the tempo through the winter and break next summer’s PRs. “Snowshoe racing has the great benefit of being low-impact while being highly aerobic,” says trail runner and WMACmember Dave Dunham. Northeastern snowshoe devotees have 17 different WMAC races to choose from and all events are offered at cut-rate entry fees due to WMAC’s “vow of chastity”—a pledge to keep races simple and mostly schwag-free. “There’s a lot of camaraderie,” says Dunham. “There are also fierce battles on the courses. We race hard and then enjoy each other’s company around the fire afterward.”

Hawaiian ultrarunning team (Hurt) trail series Location » Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii Dates » April through October 2008 Distance » 7M to 50K; 12-hour Terrain » Rugged singletrack; jungle, beach and lava fields Information » www.hurthawaii.com Why you should go » The race names are as tantalizing as the tropical terrain they traverse. Early season events include the Mango Madness 8+ Miler and the Room With A View 10+ Miler and culminate with the 12-hour Hogsback Run, during which runners suffer through as many 2.5-mile laps—which include the HURT 100’s precipitous initial threequarter mile climb—as possible. Local members of the nearly 500-

strong international HURT community direct each event, resulting in some quirky races. At the 22-mile Maunawili to Waimanalo Out and Back, the frontrunning male and female lug a rubber chicken. Anyone mounting a mid-race surge past the leaders gains the trophy fowl along with the lead. The Mystery Run II is modeled after the notoriously difficult Barkley Marathons, a Tennessee 100-miler with no course markings, barely navigable terrain and nearly 53,000 feet of climbing. At the last Mystery Run II, the leader took five hours to travel just 3.5 miles due to outrageously steep, dense jungle and obscure course markings. “A machete,” says race director John Salmonson, “would be helpful.” The HURT series downplays typical race formalities: entry fees are just $10, race numbers are marked on your leg and there are no age-group divisions.

Vasque Kansas-Missouri Trail Series Location » Kansas City environs & Blue Springs, Missouri Dates » March 2008 to February 2009 Distance » 2M to 100M Terrain » Singletrack, bridle trails, bushwhacking Information » www.psychowyco.com Why you should go » There’s no place like home. Especially if your reward is homemade vegan soup and creative Toto-andtornado-adorned technical shirts to add to your trunk of race memorabilia. This 20-race series in America’s Heartland defies visiting runners’ preconceptions of the Free State as flat, endless miles of waving, fruited plains. The Run Toto Run! 50K has over 15,000 feet of elevation change, gained and lost in approximately 300-foot increments, and passes by remnant damage from a twister that devastated Wyandotte County four years ago. At November’s Dude, Where’s the Trail 50K?!, racers spend half their time on a trail and half bushwhacking through semi-frozen rose brambles, poison ivy, ticks and stinging nettle. Category tiebreakers in the final series tally are resolved via a 100-meter oneon-one trail sprint, a one-quart Gatorade chugging contest and a keg-chucking contest (it’s empty). The winner of twoout-of-three receives a pair of Vasque trail shoes to wear back to Oz. ■

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HELP FOR THE HYPOTHERMIC RECOGNIZE. Check for the signs and symptoms of hypothermia such as change in level of consciousness and attitude. LAYER UP. Replace any wet clothing and put any extra dry clothing layers on the victim. HYDRATE. Feed a victim demonstrating early signs of hypothermia lots of warm fluids. Warm cold water by putting the bottles next to your body before giving it to the victim. FUEL UP. Keep the victim warm and feed him easily digestible food. WARM UP. If the victim is conscious, place bottles of warm liquids on the skin next to brachial and femoral arteries. Get him out of direct wind and sit him on a pack or other piece of equipment to insulate him from cold ground. GET HELP. Go to a hospital as soon as possible—the latter stages of hypothermia can be fatal. Avoid leaving a delirious victim alone as he may wander off and become lost. Rather, encourage him to walk with you to safety. If possible, send someone for help. CARE FOR YOURSELF. In cold and/or wet conditions, monitor yourself so that you don’t also become a victim.

Chilled to the Core Thwart hypothermia’s potentially dangerous effects during cold-weather runs

re you ready?” I ask my running partner, Mark. He hesitates. Standing at a trailhead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, we decide not to let a little drizzle stop us, even though it is much more than a drizzle. Running a mountainous 15.5-mile loop would be tough, but on this soggy, 45-degree day, our overriding concern is hypothermia. Often referred to as the “silent killer,” it can have devastating effects on the ill-prepared.

Cold Confusion Acute (or submersion) hypothermia occurs instantly (for example, falling through an ice-covered lake) but more often, runners need to be concerned about chronic or exhaustion hypothermia, which is an insidious lowering of the body’s internal core temperature several degrees below its normal 98.6 degrees.

The first symptom is loss of energy or slight disorientation, often referred to as a lowered level of consciousness. Since running burns up considerable energy, a sudden drop in running speed or mood can be difficult to recognize as the onset of hypothermia. Hypothermia-induced confusion makes you unaware that you are cold

and need more clothing or your running pace has slowed. Secondly, watch for shivering as a sign of decreasing body temperature. However, the absence of shivering can also indicate that the body no longer has the fuel to trigger the shiver reflex as a means to generate internal heat. Once in a hypothermic state, your body shunts blood from the extremities to the core, thus leaving hands and feet susceptible to frostnip, indicated by reddening skin, or frostbite, in which the skin looks lifeless and turns pasty white or black.

Layer Up Consider your clothing a system rather than individual clothing items. Next to your skin, wear a snug-fitting, moisturewicking top that will move perspiration away from your body. Over this, add a

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windbreaker or lightweight waterproofbreathable jacket to block wind and rain and hold in body heat. Prevent overheating by unzipping and venting the various layers to allow extra body heat to escape. If the conditions are very cold, wear an insulating top made from hydrophobic materials such as fleece or wool.

FUeL The Fire When running for an hour or more, carry high-carbohydrate foods like energy bars, dried fruits and nuts to stoke your internal furnace. Body heat is a by-product of the metabolism of food and is measured in kilocalories (kcal). Carbohydrates are easy to break down and convert into readily available muscle and brain energy, producing 4 kcal per gram of food. Cold-weather running’s high-energy demands can also encourage your body to burn fat, a process that produces twice the energy of carbohydrates (a whopping 9.45 kcal/gram). Fat metabolism is a less efficient process, but the net energy gain still makes it the king of heat producers. Once carbohydrate stores are totally depleted, a starved body resorts to burning proteins, which are hard to metabolize. This produces about 4 kcal/gram but can lead to muscle damage. Research at Natick Army Laboratories in Massachusetts found that even a 10percent decrease in normal hydration levels could cause a 30- to 40-percent decrease in the body’s ability to regulate its internal temperature. In cold weather (and at high altitude), runners are especially susceptible to dehydration due to perspiration and rapid respiration. And since thirst lags behind true hydration needs, hypothermia can set in long before you realize you are dehydrated. Consume between 20 and 60 ounces of water per hour based on personal physiology and exertion level. Stuart Cowles is a Certified Mountain Guide and Wilderness First Responder in Asheville, North Carolina. When he is not running trails in the Appalachia, Cowles can be found eating Snickers Bars and shivering in a tent on a cold mountain.

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Team Herculean paddles a kayak with a makeshift sail in Australia’s Whitsunday Islands.

Wallabies, Yoga and 500 Miles Australia on two hours’ sleep a day at the XPD Adventure Race “Jason, look out!” my teammate, Mark, screamed. His warning barely registered in my consciousness—a lack of sleep and long, monotonous ride had numbed my mind. Seconds later, a brown blur burst from the bush and sprinted across the trail a few feet in front of my bike. The shock jarred me awake and our situation’s direness flooded in. We were lost in the Australian outback without food or water, and nearly flattened by a wallaby (similar to a kangaroo). Welcome to the XPD Race. On August 21, 60 teams converged on Arlie Beach in Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands for the third edition of the XPD—an epic non-stop, 10-day expedition race. Teams from France, South Africa, United Kingdom, Canada, United States, New Zealand and Australia descended upon

the idyllic seaside resort for the 500-mile race involving advanced navigation skills while ocean paddling, mountain running, mountain biking and river paddling. Unique to this race were snorkeling sections with underwater checkpoints placed along a colorful reef teeming with vivid sea-life. Teams also encountered potentially deadly jellyfish, reef sharks, black adder snakes, crocs and moonlighter plants (imagine a stinging nettle on steroids). Our team was called OnQ/Just Saab/ YogaSlackers, and included Mark Lattanzi of Virginia, Jen Marsh and Sara Dallman of Ohio, and myself of North Dakota. As the team “yogi,” I periodically led short yoga practices to boost our endurance and cope with the extreme sleep deprivation. Things went smoothly until day three, when a navigational gamble ended in disaster. Trails and roads appearing on our 50-year-old map had long since been erased from the outback’s hot, dusty landscape. Consequently, our shortcut-to-nowhere added 80 miles of mountain biking and 23 flat tires to the already long section. Our three spare tubes and six patches didn’t last long and we resorted to duct-taping the leaks and refilling the tires with air every few minutes. However, we pitied our friends from American Team Dart/NUUN, who suffered 33 punctures, and Team Terra X’s captain, who collided with a kangaroo while biking downhill at nearly 30 m.p.h. At the halfway point we were in last place. But despite feeling emotionally shattered, we managed to set a course record on the next leg—a 22-mile trail run through lush rainforests. And the next shortcut, a fourmile hike-a-bike, saved us three hours and 2000 feet of elevation gain and loss, and after seven days and 23 hours, we were the 11th team to finish the full course. Top honors went to Kiwi Team OrionHealth.com, followed closely by Australian Team Mexican Stingers. Team Dart/NUUN was the top U.S. team, finishing fourth. For full race results and more information, visit www.xpd.com.au —Jason Magness

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PRO TIP AR Secret to Success: Packing Prowess Strategically packing your AR backpack will save valuable time and a whole lot of frustration searching for essential gear. And a properly organized pack is less likely to create painful pressure points on your back and shoulders. MAKE A LIST. Write down everything you require for each race leg. Consider the discipline, racing conditions and environment. Include only what you really need along with the race’s mandatory equipment. ORGANIZE AND FAMILIARIZE. Group “like items” together, such as mandatory medical and safety equipment, in a large zip lock bag, one day’s worth of food in another, clothing and discipline-specific gear in lightweight dry bags. Familiarize yourself with each bag’s contents and location in your pack. WATERPROOF. Double-bag and seal items that must be kept dry. For water disciplines or wet weather, line your pack’s main compartment with a lightweight dry bag. PRIORITIZE. Place rarely used items on the bottom and items you need first or most often on top. Stash small, light essentials such as sunglasses, sunhat and gloves in external pockets. DISTRIBUTE THE WEIGHT. Lay heavy items such as hydration bladders inside the pack against your body. Use bungees to secure water bottles to the shoulder straps to balance the load. —Marshall Ulrich has finished over 100 ultramarathons, numerous expedition adventure races and has climbed the world’s Seven Summits. www.marshallulrich.com

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NVRacing/Enduring Freedom overcomes Eastern heat at Krista Griesacker Memorial Adventure Race On August 5 at the 12-hour USARA National Championships qualifier, 31 teams went to bat against 90-plusdegree temps and the dense underbrush surrounding Hawk Mountain near Hamburg, Pennsylvania. The male trio, NVRacing/Enduring Freedom, missed the preliminary passport control and found themselves near last place. Electing to postpone the subsequent ropes section allowed them to snag the lead during the following 24-

mile road bike to arrive at checkpoint 1 in first place. Eventual second-place team, Too Many Kids, paddled past the leaders, only to watch them surge by once again in the ensuing mountainbike leg. NVRacing/Enduring Freedom held their advantage through a 20-mile overland trek and final bike to finish in 9:57:33, just over 25 minutes ahead of Too Many Kids and 53 minutes ahead of third-place co-ed team, Suburban Strangers.

During the long hot bushwhack through the tangled raspberry and mountain-laurel bushes, Team Goals ARA II stumbled upon and tried to rescue a lost kitten. The gesture was a fitting tribute to Krista Griesacker, who was an avid adventure racer and search-and-rescue volunteer before her tragic death in a 1999 climbing accident in Wyoming. —Kate Lapides

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01/12 Bridle Trails Winter Trail Running Festival 5M, 10M, 50K, 50R • Bellevue, WA • 206-329-1466 • searunco@aol.com • www.seattlerunningcompany.com 01/13 Angel Island New Year’s Trail Run 8K, 16K, 25K • Tiburon, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 01/19 Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass 17M, 34M • Olympia, WA • 360-250-2006 • capitolpeak@gmail.com • www.capitolpeakultras.com/cpmfaindex.htm 01/19 HURT 100 100M • Honolulu, HI • 808-235-0577 • hurtpals@aol.com • www. HurtHawaii.com 01/19 Pacifica Trail Run - January 9K, 21K, 30K, 50K • Pacifica, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 01/20 Calico Trail Run 50K • Calico Ghost Town, CA • 760-244-7321 • jrobins760@ charter.net • www.calicotrailrun.org 01/20 Kahtoola “Snow or No” Snowshoe Race 5K, 10K • Flagstaff, AZ • 928-2200550 • wendell@flagstaffnordiccenter.com • www.kahtoola.com 01/26 WTRS Winter Trail Series #1 12K • Blue Jay, CA • 949-830-5008 • BazHawley@ sti.net • www.bigbaztrailraces.com 02/02 Death Valley Trail Marathon & 30K 30K, 26.2M • Death Valley, CA • 415-8681829 • info@envirosports.com • www.envirosports.com 02/02 Twin Peaks 50/50 50K, 50M • Modjeska Canyon, CA • 949-842-8452 • jessica@ dirtyfeet.us • www.twinpeaks5050.com 02/02 Woodside Trail Run - February 10K, 17K, 35K, 50K • Woodside, CA • events@ pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 02/03 Fleet Feet Arizona Trail Run 8M • Tucson, AZ • 520-886-7800 • pete@fleetfeettucson.com • www.everyoneruns.net 02/03 XTERRA Mission Gorge Trail Run 5K, 15K • Santee, CA • 310-621-8074 • luis@ genericevents.com • www.trailrace.com 02/09 Buffalo Run 13.1M • Avalon, Catalina Island, CA • 714-978-1528 • info@pacificsportsllc.com • www.PacificSportsLLC.com 02/09 Catalina Triathlon Avalon, Catalina Island, CA • 714-978-1528 • Kylee@ PacificSportsLLC.com • www.PacificSportsLLC.com 02/09 Pemberton Trail 50K 50K • Fountain Hills, AZ • 406-431-0697 • bquick50k@ hotmail.com • www.helenarunningclub.com 02/09 Sedona Marathon 5K, 13.1M, 26.2M • Sedona, AZ • 800-775-7671 • info@ SedonaMarathon.com • www.sedonamarathon.com 02/09 Snowshoe the Bear with Kahtoola 2K, 5K, 10K • Big Bear Lake, CA • 909-2249315 • karen@teamsole.com • www.kahtoola.com 02/09 WTRS Winter Trail Series #2 15K • Blue Jay, CA • 949-830-5008 • BazHawley@ sti.net • www.bigbaztrailraces.com

02/16 Little Su 50K 50K • Big Lake, AK • Susitna100@attalascom.net • www.susitna100.com 02/16 Sequoia Trail Run 10K, 20K, 30K, 50K • Oakland, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 02/16 Susitna 100 100M • Big Lake, AK • Susitna100@attalascom.net • www.susitna100.com 02/17 Orcas Island 25K, 50K • Eastsound, WA • 360-507-4819 • jvarner1313@yahoo. com • www.capitolpeakultras.com 02/23 Hagg Lake Trail Run 25K, 50K • Forest Grove, OR • 503-590-3293 • ronda. sundermeier@verizon.net • www.haggmud.com 02/23 WTRS Winter Trail Series #3 18K • Blue Jay, CA • 949-830-5008 • BazHawley@ sti.net • www.bigbaztrailraces.com

Spring 03/01 Old Pueblo 50 Mile Endurance Run 50M • Sonoita, AZ • 520-529-2985 • oldpueblo50@simplybits.net • www.oldpueblo50.com 03/01 Woodside Kings Mountain Half Marathon & 5 Mile 5M, 13.1M • Woodside, CA • 415-868-1829 • info@envirosports.com • www.envirosports.com 03/02 Montana de Oro Trail Runs - March 8K, 12K, 25K, 50K • Los Osos, CA • events@ pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 03/02 Santa Monica Mountains Trail Run - March 9K, 18K, 30K, 50K • Malibu, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 03/08 Kahtoola Agassiz Uphill 5M • Flagstaff, AZ • 928-779-7249 • hilary@kahtoola. com • www.kahtoola.com 03/08 Way Too Cool 50K 50K • Cool, CA • 916-387-8796 • wser100@comcast.net • www.run100s.com/wtc 03/08 WTRS - Winter Trail Series - #4 21K • Blue Jay, CA • 949-830-5008 • BazHawley@sti.net • www.bigbaztrailraces.com 03/15 Catalina Marathon 26.2M • Catalina Island, CA • 714-978-1528 • info@pacificsportsllc.com • www.PacificSportsLLC.com 03/15 Chuckanut 50K 50K • Fairhaven, WA • chuckanut50@gmail.com • www.gbrc. net/chuckanut50k.php 03/15 Pirates Cove Trail Run 8K, 20K, 30K, 50K • Rodeo Beach, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 03/15 Skyline Ridge Trail Run 14K, 23K, 37K, 50K • Palo Alto, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 03/23 Santa Monica Mountains Trail Run - March 9K, 18K, 30K, 50K • Malibu, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 03/29 Laughlin Half Marathon & 5K 5K, 13.1M • Laughlin, NV • 435-680-1592 • kcarlson@washk12.org • www.laughlinhalfmarathon.com

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03/29 Napa Valley Trail Marathon & Half Marathon 10K, 13.1M, 26.2M • Calistoga, CA • 415-868-1829 • info@envirosports.com • www.envirosports.com 04/05 American River 50 50M • Sacramento, CA • 916-387-8796 • wser100@comcast. net • www.run100s.com/ar.htm 04/05 Golden Gate Headlands Trail Marathon, Half & 7 Mile 7M, 13.1M, 26.2M • Sausalito, CA • 415-868-1829 • info@envirosports.com • www.envirosports.com 04/05 San Juan Trail 50 50K • Orange County, Cleveland National Forest, CA • 559683-7420 • bazhawley@sti.net • www.bigbaztrailraces.com 04/06 Renegade Off-Road Triathlon • San Dimas, CA • 949-975-1812 • info@make-ufit.net • www.renegaderaceseries.com 04/06 Spring 3 Mile Trail Run Challenge 3M • San Dimas, CA • 949-975-1812 • info@ make-u-fit.net • www.renegaderaceseries.com 04/08 Muir Woods Marathon, 25K & 7 Mile 7M, 25K, 26.2M • Stinson Beach, CA • 415-868-1829 • info@envirosports.com • www.envirosports.com 04/12 Diablo Marathon & 50 Mile Endurance Run 26.2M, 50M • Clayton, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 04/12 Everyone Runs Catalina State Park Trail Run 5M, 13M • Tucson, AZ • 520-797RUNS • everyoneruns@comcast.net • www.everyoneruns.net 04/13 Mt Si Relay and Ultra Runs 50K, 50M • Snoqualmie, WA • 206-300-4585 • mtsirelay@verizon.net • www.ontherunevents.com 04/13 Peterson Ridge Rumble 30K, 60K • Sisters, OR • 541-549-1298 • smeissner@ lycos.com • www.fleetfeetbend.com/rumble 04/19 Deer Leap Half Marathon 13.1M • Gilde, OR • 503-327-5531 • cneely@ RogueMultiSport.com • www.RogueMultiSport.com 04/19 Leona Divide 50 Mile Run 50M • Lake Hughes, CA • 760-765-1149 • kimmerlys@ yahoo.com • www.LeonaDivide.com 04/19 Rattler Half Marathon 13.1M, 9M • Winthrop, WA • 509-996-3287 • events@ mvsta.com • www.mvsta.com 04/19 Skyline Ridge Half Marathon & 10K 10K, 13.1M • Palo Alto, CA • 415-868-1829 • info@envirosports.com • www.envirosports.com 04/20 Kring & Chung Newport Beach Triathlon • Newport Beach, CA • 714-978-1528 • info@pacificsportsllc.com • www.PacificSportsLLC.com 04/20 Spokane River Run 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K • Spokane, WA • 509-324-8804 • spokeaho@msn.com • www.spokaneriverrun.com 04/20 Whole Foods Santa Monica Classic 10K, 5K 5K, 10K • Santa Monica, CA • 714978-1528 • info@pacificsportsllc.com • www.PacificSportsLLC.com 04/26 Capitol Peak 50 Mile, 55 Km And Relay 50M, 55K • Olympia, WA • 360-2502006 • capitolpeak@gmail.com • www.capitolpeakultras.com/CP50mile.htm 04/26 Escape From Prison Hill Half Marathon & 2-Person Relay 13.1M • Carson City, NV • 530-545-0045 • tahoedwc@sbcglobal.net • www.sagebrushstompers.org 04/26 King Of The Hills 5K, 10K • Glennville, CA • 661-333-4404 • FerMendoza126@ hotmail.com 04/26 Zane Grey Highline Trail 50 50K, 50M • Payson, AZ • 602-315-9153 • pedinger@earthlink.net • www.zanegrey50.com 04/27 Big Basin Redwoods Trail Run 9K, 17K, 25K, 50K • Boulder Creek, CA • events@ pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 05/03 Miwok 100K 100K • Sausalito, CA • 303-333-1822 • miwok100k@aol.com • www. run100s.com/miwok 05/03 Prescott YMCA Whiskey Row Marathon 26.2M • Prescott, AZ • 928-445-7221 • laura@prescottymca.org • www.prescottymca.org 05/03 Sunflower Relay and Iron 21.5M • Winthrop, WA • 509-996-3287 • events@ mvsta.com • www.mvsta.com 05/03 Wild Wild West Marathon And Ultra 26.2M, 50K • Lone Pine, CA • 760-8764444 • director@lonepinechamber.org • www.lonepinechamber.org 05/10 McDonald Forest 50K 50K • Corvallis, OR • 541-737-9476 • scott.leonard@ oregonstate.edu • www.mac.oregontrailseries.org 05/10 Quicksilver Trail Endurance Runs 25K, 50K, 50M • San Jose, CA • contactus@ quicksilver-running.com • www.quicksilver-running.com 05/10 Spring Salmon Run 10K • Nevada City, CA • 530-273-3183 • susanm@woolman. org • www.woolman.org/salmonrun.html 05/10 XTERRA Malibu Creek Challenge Trail Run 4M, 14M • Los Angelese, CA • 310621-8074 • luis@genericevents.com • www.trailrace.com 05/16 Paiute Meadows Trail Run 1M, 2M, 4.7M • Susanville, CA • 530-257-3252 • philnemir@hotmail.com • www.theschedule.com 05/17 Mt Adams Ride & Tie 25M • Trout Lake, WA • 509-395-2065 • sirving@gorge. net • www.rideandtie.org 05/17 Quicksilver Ride & Tie 6M, 15M, 30M • San Jose, CA • 408-249-2780 • steve. anderson@juno.com • www.rideandtie.org 05/17 Watershed Preserve 12-Hour Trail Race 12H • Redmond, WA • 206-795-0338 • cdralph@comcast.net • www.cascaderunningclub.com 05/17 XTERRA Vail Lakes Trail Run 5K, 10K • Temecula, CA • 801-330-4172 • dev@ xterraplanet.com • www.xterraplanet.com 05/18 Ohlone Wilderness 50K Trail Run 50K • Fremont, CA • 510-653-5271 • ohlone50k@abovethefog.net • www.abovethefog.net 05/18 Tilden Tough Ten 10M • Berkeley, CA • 510-644-4224 • lgoldman@pacbell.net • www.lmjs.org 05/24 Holy Jim 100 100M • Lake Elsinore, CA • 949-842-8452 • jessica@dirtyfeet.us • www.trailrunning.dirtyfeet.us/100m.html 05/24 Mazama 10K 10K, 5K • Winthrop, WA • 509-996-3287 • events@mvsta.com • www.mvsta.com 05/24 North Bend 2-Vantage Ultra 108.6M • North Bend, WA • 425-766-7446 • nb2v@ hotmail.com • www.nb2v.com 05/24 Silver State 50K/50M Endurance Runs 50K, 50M • Reno, NV • 775-830-4384 • stanostrom@sbcglobal.net • www.silverstatestriders.com 05/25 Forest Park Trail Run 10K, 20K, 30K, 50K • Portland, OR • events@pctrailruns. com • www.pctrailruns.com

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05/31 Mt Wilson 8.6M • Sierra Madre, CA • 626-355-5278 • www.mountwilsontrailrace.com 05/31 Shadow of the Giants 50K, 20K • Fish Camp, CA • 559-683-7420 • bazhawley@ sti.net • www.bigbaztrailraces.com

Summer 06/01 Practice Dipsea 6.8M • Mill Valley, CA • 415-978-0837 • dserunclub@aol.com • www.dserunners.com 06/05 Peters Canyon Summer Trail Series #1 5M • Orange, CA • 949975-1812 • info@ make-u-fit.net • www.renegaderaceseries.com 06/07 Granite Man Mountain Run 10M • Jacksonville, OR • 503-327-5531 • cneely@ RogueMultiSport.com • www.RogueMultiSport.com 06/07 Mount Diablo Trail Runs - June 8K, 25K, 50K • Clayton, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 06/07 NACA Sacred Mountain Prayer Run 2K, 5K, 10K • Flagstaff, AZ • 928-526-2968 • cpohl@nacainc.org • www.nacainc.org 06/07 Race Beneath the Sun 5M • Bellingham, WA • 360-733-4386 • carolynrdh@ hotmail.com • www.gbrc.net 06/07 Silver Falls Challenge 5K • Stayton, OR • 503-873-8779 • racenorthwest@ gmail.com • www.racenorthwest.com 06/08 Dipsea Race 7.34K • Mill Valley, CA • 415-331-3550 • info@dipsea.org • www. dipsea.org 06/08 Holcomb Valley Trail Run 15M, 33M • Big Bear Lake, CA • 909-584-7925 • raceinfo@holcombvalleytrailruns.com • www.holcombvalleytrailruns.com 06/08 Valley Crest Half Marathon 13.1M • Tarzana, CA • 505-756-4217 • valleycrestrun@yahoo.com • www.trailrunevents.com 06/14 Cape Mountain 10 Mile Trail Run 10M • Florence, OR • 541-991-6021 • jand@ oregonfast.net • www.goodrace.com 06/14 Lake Youngs Ultra 28.8M • Renton, WA • 206-271-1144 • aj_martineau@yahoo. com • www.lakeyoungsultra.com 06/14 Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Runs 10K, 21K, 29K, 50K • Santa Cruz, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 06/15 Woodminster XC Race 9M • Oakland, CA • 510-655-8228 • twosails@att.net • www.home.alamedanet.net/~mhovermale 06/15 XTERRA Presidio Challenge 5K, 10K • San Francisco, CA • 415-409-5900 • info@pacwestproductions.com • www.pacwestproductions.com 06/21 Double Dipsea 13.7M • San Francisco, CA • 415-810-3832 • runkenrun@aol.com • www.doubledipsea.com 06/21 Gaspin’ In The Aspen Summer Trail Run 1K, 5K, 15K • Flagstaff, AZ • 928-220-0550 • mountainfun@flagstaffnordiccenter.com • www.flagstaffnordiccenter.com 06/21 Pacifica Trail Run - June 9K, 21K, 30K, 50K • Pacifica, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 06/21 World Championship Ride and Tie 15M, 38M • Taylorsville, CA • 360-681-5218 • Contact@rideandtie.org • www.rideandtie.org 06/28 Western States Endurance Run 100M • Squaw Valley, CA • 916-387-8796 • wser100@comcast.net • www.ws100.com 07/04 Mountain Marathon Race 26.2M • Seward, AK • 907-224-8051 • events@ seward.net • www.seward.com 07/05 Angel Island Trail Runs - July 8K, 16K, 25K, 50K • Tiburon, CA • events@ pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 07/10 Peters Canyon Summer Trail Series #2 5M • Orange, CA • 949975-1812 • info@ make-u-fit.net • www.renegaderaceseries.com 07/12 Bandit Springs Ride & Tie 30M • Prineville, OR • 541-849-2460 • mfarm@ centurytel.net • www.rideandtie.org 07/12 Clackamas River Runoff 8K, 15K • Estacada, OR • 503-327-5531 • cneely@ RogueMultiSport.com • www.RogueMultiSport.com 07/12 Siskiyou Out Back Trail Run 15K, 50K • Ashland, OR • 541-482-1530 • mbailey@ mind.net • www.siskiyououtback.com 07/12 Tampico Grey Rock 50K Trail Run 25K, 50K • Tampico, WA • 509-966-4475 • 4gentry@msn.com • www.ahtanumvalleymuseum.org 07/19 Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock To Pier Fun Run 6M • Morro Bay, CA • 805772-6281 • ksweeny@morro-bay.ca.us • www.leaguelineup.com/rock2pier 07/19 Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs 50K, 50M, 100M • Lake Tahoe, NV • 530-5423424 • trt50k50m@sbcglobal.net • www.tahoemtnmilers.org/trt50 07/26 Mt Hood PCT 50M 50M • Clackamas Lake, OR • 503-705-5313 • olgav100@ gmail.com • www.pctultra.com 07/27 Salt Point Trail Run 11K, 26K, 50K • Jenner, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 08/02 Matanuska Peak Challenge 14M • Palmer, AK • 907-746-5133 • www.alaskamountainrunners.org 08/02 Squaw Valley Mountain Run 3.6M • Truckee, CA • 530-426-3313 • squawmountainrun@gmail.com • www.squawmountainrun.com 08/03 Skyline 50K 50K • Castro Valley, CA • 510-339-6865 • skyline50k@gmail.com • www.skyline50k.us 08/07 Peters Canyon Summer Trail Series #3 5M • Orange, CA • 949-975-1812 • info@make-u-fit.net • www.renegaderaceseries.com 08/09 Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Flagstaff Half Marathon/5K 5K, 13.1M • Flagstaff, AZ • 928-774-0649 • neilw@npgcable.com • www.natra.org 08/09 Dammit Run 5M • Los Gatos, CA • 408-354-2005 • eds322@comcast.net • www. active.com 08/09 Eagle Lake Run 5K • Susanville, CA • 530-257-3369 • babymud@frontiernet. net • www.theschedule.com 08/09 Headlands Hundred 50 & 100 Mile Endurance Runs 50M, 100M • Sausalito, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 08/09 Mt. Disappointment 50/50 Endurance Runs 50K, 50M • Mt Wilson, CA • 626836-8950 • gary@mtdisappointment50k.com • www.mtdisappointment50k.com 08/09 Santiam Cascade Ride & Tie 12M, 30M • Sisters, OR • 503-829-6002 • flyingn@ molalla.net • www.rideandtie.org 33 December 2007 T r a i l r u n n e r m a g . c o m

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08/10 Haulin’ Aspen Trail Marathon And Half Marathon 13.1M, 26.2M • Bend, OR • 541-318-7388 • haulinaspen@freshairsports.com • www.FreshAirSports.com 08/16 Where’s Waldo 100K • Willamette Pass, OR • 541-686-6580 • thornley@wpsp. org • www.wpsp.org/ww100k 08/17 XTERRA Mt Tamalpais Trail Run 12K • Marin, CA • 415-409-5900 • info@pacwestproductions.com • www.pacwestproductions.com 08/23 Bulldog 50K Ultra Run & 25K Trail Run 25K, 50K • Calabasas, CA • 505-7564217 • bulldogultra@yahoo.com • www.trailrunevents.com 08/23 Cascade Crest 100 Mile Endurance Run 100M • Easton, WA • 206-861-2453 • cascadecrest100@gmail.com • www.cascadecrest100.com 08/23 Cutthroat Classic 11.1M • Winthrop, WA • 509-996-3287 • events@mvsta.com • www.mvsta.com 08/23 Golden Gate Headlands 50K 50K • Sausilito, CA • 415-518-1551 • guypalmer@ headlands50k.org • www.headlands50k.org 08/23 Mount Madonna Challenge 6K, 12K • Gilroy, CA • 408-682-1002 • info@svrchome.org • www.svrchome.org/mtmadonnachallenge

Autumn 09/01 Wildwood Trail Trial 10K • Portland, OR • 503-490-6441 • bemrose@earthlink. net • www.orrc.net 09/06 Redwood Park Trail Run 10K, 20K, 30K, 50K • Oakland, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 09/07 Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon • Los Angeles, CA • 714-978-1528 • info@pacificsportsllc.com • www.PacificSportsLLC.com 09/08 Coolest Run & Ride & Tie 4M, 9M, 12M, 22M • Cool, CA • 530-886-0890 • coolgalinda@sbcglobal.net 09/13 Angeles Crest 100-Mile Endurance Run 100M • Wrightwood, CA • 626-627-1871 • ken.a.hamada@boeing.com • www.ac100.com 09/13 Cle Elum Ridge 50K Run 50K • Cle Elum, WA • 425-888-8524 • marty@cleelumridge50k.com 09/13 Plain 100 Mile Endurance Run 100M • Plain, WA • 206-795-0338 • cdralph@ comcast.net • www.cascaderunningclub.com 09/13 Timberline Marathon 26.2M • Mt Hood, OR • 503-327-5531 • cneely@ RogueMultiSport.com • www.RogueMultiSport.com 09/14 Timberline Half Marathon 13.1M • Government Camp, OR • 503-327-5531 • cneely@RogueMultiSport.com • www.RogueMultiSport.com 09/14 XTERRA Golden Gate Park Trail Run 5K, 10K • San Francisco, CA • 415-4095900 • info@pacwestproductions.com • www.pacwestproductions.com 09/21 Long Beach Triathlon • Long Beach, CA • 714-978-1528 • info@pacificsportsllc.com • www.PacificSportsLLC.com

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09/21 XTERRA Point Mugu Trail Run 11K, 18K • Los Angeles, CA • 310-621-8074 • luis@ genericevents.com • www.trailrace.com 09/27 Flagstaff Marathon 26.2M, 10K, 13.1M • Flagstaff, AZ • 928-220-0550 • mountainfun@flagstaffnordiccenter.com • www.flagstaffnordiccenter.com 09/27 Angel Island Trail Runs -September 8K, 16K, 25K, 50K • Tiburon, CA • events@ pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 09/27 XTERRA Nevada 5K, 10K • Incline Village, NV • 801-330-4172 • dev@xterraplanet.com • www.xterraplanet.com 09/28 Quicksilver Challenge 5K, 10K, 13.1M • San Jose, CA • 408-225-6527 • famgen@ hanwed.com • www.quicksilver-running.com 10/05 Carmel Valley Trail Run 8K, 19K, 25K, 50K • Carmel Valley, CA • events@ pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 10/11 Cactus ChaCha Trail Runs 3M, 7M • Waddell, AZ • 623-535-0860 • cactuschacha@cox.net • www.cactuschacha.com 10/11 Dick Collins Firetrails 50 50M • Castro Valley, CA • 510-525-0337 • firetrail50@gmail.com • www.firetrails50.net 10/11 Golden Hills Trail Marathon 26.2M • Berkeley, CA • 510-525-0337 • firetrail50@gmail.com • www.goldenhillsmarathon.net 10/11 Soulstice Mountain Trail Run 6M, 11M • Flagstaff, AZ • 928-600-3685 • neilw@ npgcable.com • www.natra.org 10/18 Foothills of the Cascades Ride & Tie 10M, 15M, 25M • Molalla, OR • 503-8295321 • sampson@molalla.net • www.rideandtie.org 10/18 Whiskeytown Trail Runs 8M, 30K, 50K • Redding, CA • 530-526-3076 • sweatrc@sbcglobal.net • www.sweatrc.com 10/19 Fall 3 Mile Trail Run Challenge 3M • San Dimas, CA • 949975-1812 • info@ make-u-fit.net • www.renegaderaceseries.com 10/19 Renegade Sprint Adventure Race San Dimas, CA • 949975-1812 • anneka@ make-u-fit.net • www.renegaderaceseries.com 10/25 XTERRA Boney Mountain Trail Run 4M, 13.1M • Los Angeles, CA • 310-621-8074 • luis@genericevents.com • www.trailrace.com 10/25 XTERRA Makena Beach Trail Run 5K, 11K • Wailea, HI • 801-330-4172 • dev@ xterraplanet.com • www.xterraplanet.com 11/08 PCTR Stinson Beach Trail Run 12K, 20K, 30K, 50K • Stinson Beach, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 11/09 San Luis Mountain Run 10K • San Luis Obispo, CA • 805-546-8077 • racing@ slomountainrun.com • www.slomountainrun.com 11/15 Rails to Trails 11M • Prescott, AZ • 928-445-7221 • laura@prescottymca.org • www.prescottymca.org 11/22 XTERRA Topanga Turkey Trot Trail Run 5K, 10K, 15K • Los Angeles, CA • 310621-8074 • luis@genericevents.com • www.trailrace.com

11/23 Santa Monica Mountains Trail Run - November 9K, 18K, 30K, 50K • Malibu, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 11/29 Santa Barbara 9 Trails 35 Mile Endurance Run 35M • Santa Barbara, CA • 805448-2782 • luis@reflectionsphotographystudio.com • www.allwedoisrun.com 11/30 San Dimas Turkey Trot 10K • San Dimas, CA • 949975-1812 • anneka@make-ufit.net • www.renegaderaceseries.com 11/30 Turkey Tri • San Dimas, CA • 949975-1812 • info@make-u-fit.net • www.renegaderaceseries.com 12/06 PCTR Woodside Trail Run - December 10K, 17K, 35K, 50K • Woodside, CA • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com 12/07 Lasse Viren 20K 5K, 20K • Malibu, CA • 805-258-6361 • lasseviren20k@gmail. com • www.lasseviren20k.org 12/07 XTERRA Trail Running World Championship 21K • Honolulu, HI • 808-521-4322 • trey@xterraplanet.com • www.xterraplanet.com 12/13 Muir Beach Trail Run 11K, 17K, 33K, 50K • Muir Beach, CA • events@pctrailruns. com • www.pctrailruns.com 12/14 XTERRA Crystal Cove State Park Trail Run 5K, 15K • Laguna Beach, CA • 310621-8074 • luis@genericevents.com • www.trailrace.com 12/20 Galbraith Mountain Run 6M, 20M • Bellingham, WA • cfasports@gmail.com • www.clubfatass.com/events/GalbraithMountain 12/20 Rodeo Beach Trail Run 8K, 20K, 30K, 50K • Sausalito, CA • 925-825-5200 • events@pctrailruns.com • www.pctrailruns.com

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02/10 Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series #3 (Jeremy Wright N.A. Snowshoe Championships) 1K, 5K, 10K • Vail, CO • 970-476-6797 • info@ gohighline.com • www.bcsnowshoe.com 02/16 Moab’s Red Hot 50K+ 50K, 33K • Moab, UT • 435-259-3053 • directormartinez@yahoo.com • www.mas50.com/redhot 02/23 Gold Run Swift Skedaddle Snowshoe Race 4K, 10K • Breckenridge, CO • 970547-7889 • jims@townofbreckenridge.com • www.goldrunnordic.com

Spring 03/02 Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series #4 (Snowhsoe Shuffle) 5K, 10K • Vail, CO • 970-476-6797 • info@gohighline.com • www.bcsnowshoe.com 03/15 Run Through Time 2M, 13.1M, 26.2M • Salida, CO • 719-539-7626 • chaffeerunners@yahoo.com • www.salidarec.com/ccrc 03/22 Antelope Island Buffalo Run 25K, 50K, 50M • Syracuse, UT • 801-732-9242 • ultrajim@charter.net • www.buffalorun.org 03/22 Mt Baldy Snowshoe & Ski Uphill Challenge 5M • Ketchum, ID • 208-726-3497 • perchinfo@elephantsperch.com • www.elephantsperch.com 03/29 24 Hours of Utah...the Run 24H • Moab, UT • 303-249-1112 • reid_delman@ geminiadventures.com • www.24hourstherun.com 03/29 GrizzlyMan Adventure Race 4H • Missoula, MT • 406-243-4187 • kelley. j.williams@us.army.mil 03/29 Moab 100 100M • Moab, UT • 303-249-1112 • reid_delman@geminiadventures. com • www.geminiadventures.com 04/05 Adventure Xstream Moab 12hr 50M • Moab, UT • 970-259-7771 • www. GravityPlay.com 04/13 Canine Classic 5K, 10K • Boulder, CO • 303-443-0400 • info@movingtoendsexualassault.org • www.movingtoendsexualassault.org 04/19 Desert R.A.T.S.Trail Running Festival 5M, 10M, 25M, 50M • Fruita, CO • 303249-1112 • reid_delman@geminiadventures.com • www.geminiadventures.com 04/19 Greenland Trail Races 8M, 25K, 50K • Larkspur, CO • 720-985-9047 • info@ greenland50k.com • www.Greenland50K.com 04/26 Garfield Grumble 5M • Grand Junction, CO • 970-245-4243 • boogidieshoe@ acsol.net • MMStriders.org 05/03 Collegiate Peaks Trail Run 25M, 50M • Buena Vista, CO • 719-395-2472 • burkekaiser@hotmail.com • www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org 05/10 Adventure Xstream Buena Vista 50M • Buena Vista, CO • 970-259-7771 • www. GravityPlay.com 05/10 Balarat Trail Run 6M • Jamestown, CO • 720-424-2940 • Elaine_VanDeWege@ dpsk12.org 05/10 Don’t Fence Me In Trail Runs 5K, 12K • Helena, MT • 406-459-6296 • mpmiller93@yahoo.com • www.pricklypearlt.org

05/10 HighLine Canal Trail Run 5K, 10K • Centennial, CO • 303-798-7515 • allisonb@ ssprd.org • www.sspr.org 05/17 Jemez Mountain 50 mile and 50 K Runs 50K, 50M, 13.1M • Los Alamos, NM • 505-662-5959 • apgoldman@swcp.com • www.highaltitudeathletics.org 05/17 USARA Collegiate Nationals 24H • Boulder, CO • 512-873-1205 • info@usara. com • www.usara.com 05/17 USARA Sprint National Championships 24H • Boulder, CO • 512-873-1205 • info@usara.com • www.usara.com 05/25 Medicine Bow Half Marathon 13.1M • Laramie, WY • 307-635-3316 • RunWyo@ msn.com • www.angelfire.com/wy2/marathon 05/25 Rocky Mountain Double Marathon 52.4M • Laramie, WY • 307-635-3316 • RunWyo@msn.com • www.angelfire.com/wy2/marathon 05/25 Vedauwoo 5k 5K • Laramie, WY • 307-635-3316 • RunWyo@msn.com • www. angelfire.com/wy2/marathon 05/25 Wyoming Marathon 26.2M • Laramie, WY • 307-635-3316 • RunWyo@msn.com • www.angelfire.com/wy2/marathon

Summer 06/07 Adams Gulch Fun Run 4.2M • Ketchum, ID • 208-726-3497 • perchinfo@ elephantsperch.com • www.elephantsperch.com 06/07 Cloudcroft’s National Trails Day Race 10K • Cloudcroft, NM • 575-491-7775 • jkwinkles@yahoo.com • www.nmrailstotrails.org 06/07 Sage Burner 50k/25k 25K, 50K • Gunnison, CO • 970-943-2104 • sdrum@ western.edu 06/07 Squaw Peak 50 Mile Trail Run2 50M • Provo, UT • 801-226-6789 • jbozung@ aol.com • www.squawpeak50.com 06/07 TEVA Mountain Games Mud Run 5K • Vail, CO • 970-926-4799x10 • wenberg@ untraditional.com; schryver@untraditional.com • www.tevamountaingames. com 06/07 XTERRA Wolf Mountain Trail Run 10K • Ogden, UT • 801-728-9121 • striders@ qwest.net • www.stridersrunning.com 06/08 Fort Stanton Ride & Tie 35M • Capitan, NM • 505-897-4985 • roger_sue@ prodigy.net • www.rideandtie.org 06/08 TEVA Mountain Games 10 Km 10K • Vail, CO • 970-926-4799x10 • wenberg@untraditional.com; schryver@untraditional.com • www.tevamountaingames.com 06/10 Fort Stanton Ride & Tie II 35M • Capitan, NM • 505-897-4985 • roger_sue@ prodigy.net • www.rideandtie.org 06/11 Summit Trail Running Series - Race #1 (Breckenridge Flumes) 5K, 10K • Breckenridge, CO • 970-547-4333 • staceyt@townofbreckenridge.com • www. townofbreckenridge.com

06/12 FIBArk Tenderfoot Hill Climb 1M • Salida, CO • 719-530-8685 • salidarecreation@yahoo.com • www.salidarec.com 06/12 Fort Stanton Ride & Tie III 35M • Capitan, NM • 505-897-4985 • roger_sue@ prodigy.net • www.rideandtie.org 06/14 Adventure Xstream Durango 50M, 100M • Durango, CO • 970-259-7771 • www. GravityPlay.com 06/14 Joe Colton’s Off Road Adventure Run 1M, 5K, 10K, 10M, 15M • Rollinsville, CO • 303-258-7113 • Lori.kinczel@igc.org • www.joecoltonadventure.org 06/14 Run the Caldera 26.2M • Los Alamos, NM • 505-667-8027 • kernkt@cybermesa.com • www.highaltitudeathletics.org 06/15 Cart To Cart Trail Race 9M, 17M • Crested Butte, CO • 970-349-5326 • martin@ cristianaguesthaus.com • www.cbmountainrunners.org 06/15 Desert R.A.T.S. 6-Day Stage Race 148M • Moab, UT • 303-249-1112 • reid_delman@geminiadventures.com • www.AdventureRATS.com 06/15 FIBArk Trail Run 10K • Salida, CO • 719-530-8685 • salidarecreation@yahoo. com • www.salidarec.com 06/18 Summit Trail Running Series - Race #2 • Breckenridge, CO • 970-547-4333 • staceyt@townofbreckenridge.com • www.townofbreckenridge.com 06/20 Bighorn Trail 100 100M • Dayton, WY • 307-672-5356 • bighorntrailrun@ yahoo.com • www.bighorntrailrun.com 06/21 Beaver Creek 10K Trail Race 10K • Beaver Creek, CO • 970-479-2280 • jrabinowitz@vailrec.com • www.vailrec.com 06/21 Bighorn Mountain Wild & Scenic Trail Runs 30K, 50K, 50M • Dayton, WY • 307-672-5356 • bighorntrailrun@yahoo.com • www.bighorntrail.com 06/21 Old Gabe 25K, 50K • Bozeman, MT • 406-556-1496 • runski@bresnan.net • www.math.montana.edu/~thayes 06/21 San Juan Solstice 50 50M • Lake City, CO • 970-944-2269 • info@lakecity50. com • www.lakecity50.com 06/21 Wahsatch Steeplechase 17M • Salt Lake City, UT • 801-541-6949 • butch@ butchadams.com • www.wahsatchsteeplechase.com 06/21 XTERRA Antelope Island Trail Run 12K • Syracuse, UT • 801-728-9121 • striders@qwest.net • www.stridersrunning.com 06/21 XTERRA Snowbird Challenge 8K • Salt Lake City, UT • 801-728-9121 • striders@ qwest.net • www.stridersrunning.com 06/28 24 Hours of Laramie...the Run 24H • Laramie, WY • 303-249-1112 • reid_delman@geminiadventures.com • www.24hourstherun.com 06/28 Laramie 100 100M • Laramie, WY • 303-249-1112 • reid_delman@geminiadventures.com • www.geminiadventures.com 06/28 Slacker Half Marathon/4M Races 4M, 13.1M • Georgetown, CO • 303-679-2312 • bluther@co.clear-creek.co.us • www.slackerhalfmarathon.com

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06/29 Race For The Mountains 1M, 5M, 10M • Breckenridge, CO • 970-376-0754 • shannon.galpin@comcast.net • www.mountain2mountain.com 06/29 USA Trail Championships 12K • Steamboat Springs, CO • 970-846-3773 • info@ runningseries.com • www.runningseries.com Jul TBA Go Vertical - Aspen 3.33M • Aspen, CO • 312-670-1506 • landreth@ppainc.us • www.drcrf.org 07/04 Breckenridge Independence 10K 10K • Breckenridge, CO • 970-547-4333 • staceyt@townofbreckenridge.com • www.townofbreckenridge.com 07/05 Leadville Trail Marathon & Half 13.1M, 26.2M • Leadville, CO • 719-486-3502 • lt100@leadvilletrail100.com • www.leadvilletrail100.com 07/06 North Idaho Kick Ass Run 50K • Eastport, ID • 604-904-6552 • cfasports@ gmail.com • www.clubfatass.com/events/NorthIdahoKickAss 07/06 Summer Roundup Trail Run 12K • Colorado Springs, CO • 719-473-2625 • raceinfo@pikespeakmarathon.org • www.summerroundup.com 07/06 Vail HillClimb 7.5M • Vail, CO • 970-479-2280 • jrabinowitz@vailrec.com • www.vailrec.com 07/09 Summit Trail Running Series - Race #3 (Breckenridge Ski Resort) 5K, 12K • Breckenridge, CO • 970-547-4333 • staceyt@townofbreckenridge.com • www. townofbreckenridge.com 07/11 Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run 100M • Silverton, CO • 970-259-3693 • hardrock100@bresnan.net • www.run100s.com/HR 07/12 Devil’s Backbone 50M • Bozeman, MT • 406-556-1496 • runski@bresnan.net • www.math.montana.edu/~thayes 07/12 Howelsen Hill 8 Miler 8M • Steamboat Springs, CO • 970-846-3773 • info@ runningseries.com • www.runningseries.com 07/19 Elephant’s Perch Backcountry Run 10M, 16.5M • Ketchum, ID • 208-726-3497 • perchinfo@elephantsperch.com • www.elephantsperch.com 07/20 Vail Berry Picker Trail Runs 56M • Vail, CO • 970-479-2280 • jrabinowitz@ vailrec.com • www.vailrec.com 07/20 Vail Half Marathon 14.5M • Vail, CO • 970-479-2280 • jrabinowitz@vailrec.com • www.vailrec.com 07/22 Teva Paint Mines 6K 6K • Calhan (Colorado Springs), CO • 719-573-4133 • trlrunner@aol.com • www.trailrunner.com 07/23 Summit Trail Running Series - Race #4 (Horseshoe Gulch) 8K, 16K • Breckenridge, CO • 970-547-4333 • staceyt@townofbreckenridge.com • www. townofbreckenridge.com 07/26 Adventure Xstream Summit County 50M, 100M • Summit County, CO • 970259-7771 • www.GravityPlay.com 07/26 Classic 10K Race 10K • Colorado Springs, CO • 719-635-8803 • director@ csgrandprix.com • www.csgrandprix.com

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07/26 Snow King Hill Climb 2.3M • Jackson, WY • 307-739-9025 • jharkness@tetonwyo.org • www.tetonwyo.org/parks 07/26 Spring Creek Memorial Run 3M, 9M • Steamboat Springs, CO • 970-846-3773 • info@runningseries.com • www.runningseries.com Aug TBA Mountain R.A.T.S. 4-Day Stage Race 80M • CO • 303-249-1112 • reid_delman@ geminiadventures.com • www.AdventureRATS.com 08/02 Crazy Bob’s Bairgutsman 11 Miler 11M • Fruit Heights, UT • racedirectors@ bairgutsman.com • www.crazybobsbairgutsman.com 08/02 HURL Elkhorn Endurance Runs 50K, 50M • Montana City, MT • 406-442-0924 • slengebrecht@msn.com • www.helenarunningclub.com 08/02 Kat’cina Mosa 100K Mountain Challenge Run 100K • Springville, UT • 801808-4222 • jbozung@aol.com • www.squawpeak50.com 08/03 La Luz Trail Run 9M • Albuquerque, NM • 505-797-0791 • rodger_j._sack@ffic. com • www.laluztrailrun.org 08/06 Summit Trail Running Series - Race #5 (Bakers Tank) 5K, 10K • Breckenridge, CO • 970-547-4333 • staceyt@townofbreckenridge.com • www.townofbreckenridge.com 08/08 Wild West Relay - Fort Collins 195M • Ft Collins, CO • paul@timberlineevents. com • www.WildWestRelay.com 08/09 Jupiter Peak Steeplechase 16M • Park City, UT • 435-649-6839 • info@mountaintrails.org • www.mountaintrails.org 08/10 10K at 10,000 Feet - Vail 10K • Vail, CO • 970-479-2280 • jrabinowitz@vailrec. com • www.vailrec.com 08/13 Summit Trail Running Series - Race #6 (Carter Park) 8K, 12K • Breckenridge, CO • 970-547-4333 • staceyt@townofbreckenridge.com • www.townofbreckenridge.com 08/15 XTERRA Bonneville Basher Trail Run 8M • Ogden, UT • 801-728-9121 • striders@qwest.net • www.stridersrunning.com 08/16 Leadville Trail 100 100M • Leadville, CO • 719-486-3502 • lt100@leadvilletrail100.com • www.leadvilletrail100.com 08/16 Pikes Peak Ascent 13.32M • Manitou Springs, CO • 719-473-2625 • raceinfo@ pikespeakmarathon.org • www.pikespeakmarathon.org 08/16 South Hills Trail Series, Race #1 7.2M • Helena, MT • 406-431-0697 • bquick50k@hotmail.com • www.helenarunningclub.com 08/17 Continental Divide 16M • Sreamboat Springs, CO • 970-879-0385 • info@ skihaussteamboat.com • www.skihaussteamboat.com 08/17 Mount Werner Classic 5M, 12M • Steamboat Springs, CO • 970-846-3773 • info@runningseries.com • www.runningseries.com 08/17 Pikes Peak Marathon 26.31M • Manitou Springs, CO • 719-473-2625 • raceinfo@pikespeakmarathon.org • www.pikespeakmarathon.org

08/23 Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent 6H • Beaver Creek, CO • 970-845-5293 • mKloser@vailresorts.com • www.beavercreek.com 08/23 Park City Marathon and Half Marathon 13.1M, 26.2M • Park City, UT • info@ pcmarathon.com • www.pcmarathon.com 08/23 Shop to the Top Run 5M, 6M • Ketchum, ID • 208-726-3497 • perchinfo@ elephantsperch.com • www.elephantsperch.com 08/23 Taos Ski Valley 10k Up And Over Trail Run 10K • Taos Ski Valley, NM • 800-5179816 • info@taosskivalley.com • www.taosskivalley.com 08/30 24 Hours of Triathlon • Aurora, CO • 303-857-5031 • ian@24hour-events.com • www.24hour-events.com 08/30 Creede Mountain Runs 2M, 12M, 22M • Creede, CO • 719-658-21101 08/30 Grand Teton Races 50M, 100M • Alta, WY • 208-787-2077 • info@tetonraces. com • www.tetonraces.com 08/30 Meeteetse Absaroka Challenge 5K, 10K, 15K • Meeteetse, WY • 307-868-2603 • meetrec@tctwest.net • www.meetrec.org 08/30 Newton 24 & 8 Hours of Triathlon 8H, 24H • Aurora, CO • 303-857-5031 • ian@24hour-events.com • www.24hour-events.com 08/31 Breckenridge Crest Mountain Marathon 10K, 13.1M, 24.5M • Breckenridge, CO • 970-390-4760 • westy@mavsports.com • www.mavsports.com 08/31 Grand Teton Trail Marathon 26.2M • Alta, WY • 208-787-2077 • info@tetonraces.com • www.tetonraces.com

Autumn 09/01 American Discovery Trail Marathon & Half Marathon 13.1M, 26.2M • Colorado Springs, CO • 719-659-8223 • ADTMguy@hotmail.com • www.adtmarathon. com 09/01 Ent 5K Fitness Challenge 5K • Colorado Springs, CO • 719-659-8223 • ADTMguy@hotmail.com • www.adtmarathon.com 09/06 Adventure Xstream Vail 30M, 50M • Vail, CO • 970-259-7771 • events@gravityplay.com • www.GravityPlay.com 09/06 Imogene Pass Run 17.1M • Ouray, CO • 970-728-0251 • info08@imogenerun. com • www.imogenerun.com 09/06 Mid Mountain Marathon 26.2M • Park City Utah, UT • 435-649-6839 • info@ mountaintrails.org • www.mountaintrails.org 09/06 Partnership At It’s Peak Ride & TIe 15M, 30M • Arvada, CO • 720-341-4864 • PartnershiAtItsPeaqk@yahoo.com • www.rideandtie.org 09/06 Wasatch Front 100 Mile Endurance Run 100M • Salt Lake City, UT • 801-2788943 • info@wasatch100.com • www.wasatch100.com 09/07 10K at 10,000 Feet 10K • Steamboat Springs, CO • 970-846-3773 • info@runningseries.com • www.runningseries.com

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01/05 Bandera 100K 25K, 50K, 100K • Bandera, TX • 512-294-6456 • jprusaitis@ austin.rr.com • www.tejastrails.com/Bandera.html 01/05 Siberian Express 7.5M • Danville, IL • 217-469-2134 • krr@kennekuk.com • www.kennekuk.com/events.htm 01/15 Rock Cut Trail Series #2 10K • Rockford, IL • 815-877-8164 • larrydswanson@ peoplepc.com • www.rockcuttrails.org 01/19 Chili Hilly Stage Race 1M, 5K, 4M, 10K, 10M • Mooresville, IN • 812-824-6728 • jamiefeagans@yahoo.com • www.hoosier200.com/chilihilly.html 01/19 Frozen Otter Ultra Trek 64M • Dundee, WI • 847-420-3525 • info@teamfatotter.com • www.teamfatotter.com 01/19 Portland Winter Run 5K • Portland, MI • 517-526-2656 • dhoort@hotmail.com • www.PortlandRunningClub.homestead.com 01/20 Swamp Stomper 50K 25K, 50K • Millington, TN • leightanner@comcast.net • www.swampstomper.com 01/26 Bigfoot Snowshoe Race 5K, 10K • Traverse City, MI • 231-932-5401 • Traverse2@runningfit.com • www.runsnow.com 01/26 Bill Yeck 4.93M • Dayton, OH • 937-299-6712 • heyrunnr@fuse.net • www.orrrc.org 01/26 Mountain Mist Trail Run 50K • Huntsville, AL • 256-650-7063 • dink@fleetfeethuntsville.com • www.huntsvilletrackclub.org 01/26 Winter Buckeye Trail Marathon & 50K 13.1M, 26.2M, 50K • Cuyahoga Valley National park, OH • 330-908-3766 • cadyrun100@aol.com • www.bt50k.org 02/02 Rocky Raccoon 50M, 100M • Huntsville, TX • 512-294-6456 • jprusaitis@austin.rr.com • www.tejastrails.com/Rocky.html 02/04 Arrowhead 135 Winter Ultra 135M • International Falls, MN • 651-777-6868 • info@arrowheadultra.com • www.arrowheadultra.com 02/09 Psycho WyCo Run Toto Run 5K, 10M, 20M, 50K • Kansas City, KS • 816-8100440 • badbendrs@yahoo.com • www.psychowyco.com/id7.html 02/09 Psychopathic 5K Trail Run, Winter Version 5K • Kansas City, KS • 816-810-0440 • badbendrs@yahoo.com • www.psychowyco.com/actionevents/id16.html T r a i l r u n n e r m a g . c o m December 2007 40

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Mountain Running Championship

North Conway, New Hampshire • June 24 Host: Cranmore Hill Climb Open Rickey Gates (Boulder, CO) Anita Ortiz (Eagle, CO) Masters 40-44 Eric Morse ( Berlin, VT) Anita Ortiz (Eagle, CO) 45-49 Henry Wigglesworth (Seattle, WA) Dawn Heinrich (Wolfeboro, NH) 50-54 Bob Gillis ( Gloucester, MA) Lisa Doucett (Andover, MA) 55-59 Rich Miller (Barnstead, NH) 60-64 Peter Orni (Ashburnham, MA) 65-69 Eldon Burkinshaw (Londonderry, NH) 70-74 Paul McDermott (Fitchburg, MA) 75-79 John Parker (Milford, MA)

10 km Trail Championship

Steamboat Sprints, Colorado • June 30 Host: Steamboat Running Series Open Rickey Gates (Boulder, CO) Christine Lundy (Sausalito, CA) Masters 40-44 Simon Gutierrez (Alamosa, CO) Lisa Goldsmith (Nederland, CO) 45-49 Greg Long (Steamboat Springs, CO) Cindy O’Neill (Manitou Springs, CO) 50-54 Kevin Tuck (Salt Lake City, UT) 55-59 Chuck Smead (Mosca, CO) 60-64 Jeffrey Dumas (Boulder, CO)

100 Mile Trail Championship

South Lake Tahoe, California • July 21 Host: Tahoe Trail Run Open Jasper Halekas (Oakland, CA) Molly Zurn (Reno, NV) Masters 40-44 Robert Evans (Pacifica, CA) Kim Gimenez (Long Beach, CA) 45-49 Derrick Carr (Fredericksburg, VA) 55-59 Chuck Wilson (Palo Alto, CA) 60-64 Jim Magill (Saratoga, CA)

50 Mile Trail Championship

Crystal Mountain, Washington • July 28 Host: White River 50 Mile Trail Run Open Mike Wolfe (Missoula, MT) Nikki Kimball (Missoula, MT) Masters 40-44 Neil Olsen (Central Point, OR) Anita Ortiz (Eagle, CO) 45-49 Tim Stroh (Arlington, WA) 50-54 John Bykonen (Shelton, WA) Karen King (Seattle, WA) 55-59 Charles Crompton (Everson, WA) Marlis De Jongh (Seattle, WA) 60-64 Jeff Hagen (Yakima, WA)

100 km Masters Trail Championship

Crescent Lake, Oregon • August 18 Host: Where’s Waldo 100 K Masters 40-44 Mark Lantz (Folsom, CA) Beverley Anderson-Abbs (Red Bluff, CA) 45-49 Eric Clifton (Winchester, CA) Meghan Arbogast (Corvallis, OR) 50-54 Dave Stevenson (Portland, CA) 55-59 Mike Burke (Beaverton, OR) Marlis DeJongh (Seattle, WA) 65-69 Kent Holder (Fox Island, WA

50 km Trail Championship

San Francisco, California • August 26 Host: Golden Gate Headlands 50 K Open Bryan Dayton (Boulder, CO) Beverley Anderson-Abbs (Red Bluff, CA)

Marathon Trail Championship

Brevard, North Carolina • October 14 Host: YMCA Times News Depont Forrest Trail Marathon Open Aaron Saft (Fletcher, NC) Anne Lundblad (Swananoa, NC) Masters 40-44 Joe Bowman (Dunwoody, GA) Anne Lundblad (Swananoa, NC) 45-49 David Horner (Hendersonville, NC) Susan Lance (Whitesburg, GA) 50-54 Sam Boyd (Hendersonville, NC) 60-64 Al Barker (Fayetteville, NC)

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Dec 1, 2007• Burlington, NC Cedarock Park is the venue, located in the heart of picturesque Alamance County. 7 & 14 trail race with all the extras: hills, rocks, mud, roots, waterfall, warm vegetable soup, etc. Long-sleeve tech tees to registrants. Post-race refreshments, live entertainment, awards, and door prizes under the tent. Experience the premier trail event in NC where the runner always comes first. Held annually the first Saturday in December. www. runattherock.com

June 7 • Gunnison, CO 7:00 am start. Join us in sunny Gunnison, Colorado for this inaugural singletrack trail running event all above 8000 feet in the picturesque landscape of Hartman Rock Recreation area. Enjoy over 5000 feet of climbing and endless undulations through the native sage. Contact: Scott Drum sdrum@ western.edu or 970-943-2104.

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2008 • Canada Mountain Equipment Co-Op’s trail races offer an amazing off-road experience throughout Canada. The Sport course presents entry-level participants a challenging, yet manageable 5-6 km trail, while Enduro courses offer racers 8-15km runs over Canada’s most spectacular terrain. Half-Marathon distances also available! Run over rocks, roots, tree stumps, and logs, mud puddles, snow and more! www.5peaks.com

CALICO TRAIL RUN 30K & 50K Jan 20 • Barstow, CA Come run with us Sunday, January 20, 2008 at the 4th Annual Calico Trail Run in the sunny Mojave Desert. Located at historic Calico Ghost Town, this race has become a favorite from the novice to most accomplished trail runner. You won’t be disappointed. For information and registration visit www.CalicoTrailRun.org

KAHTOOLA WASATCH WINTER BIGFOOT FESTIVAL 5K & 50K Jan 26 • Midway, UT Choose either 5K groomed track or 50K combined mountain trail and groomed track in Wasatch Mountain State Park. Scheduled in conjunction with the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. Be part of Utah’s first winter running festival. Free Kahtoola snowshoe and traction system demos available for participants. For more details on this race and others in our winter series, visit www.kahtoola.com

LAKE OKEECHOBEE SCENIC TRAIL 118 MILE RUN Feb 17 • Okeechobee, Florida Designated as a segment of the Florida National Scenic Trail, Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (LOST) circles the second-largest freshwater lake in the contiguous United States. Located atop the Herbert Hoover Dike, the trail provides views ranging from scenic lakeside to working agricultural landscapes. The area affords viewing opportunities, particularly in the winter, for herons, egrets, and other wintering waterfowl. For more information contact Scott Maxwell at (321)7944060; info@gsmaxwell.com

WILD WEST MARATHON & ULTRA May 3 • Lone Pine, CA Come celebrate the 30th annual Wild Wild West Marathon. There is a 3-mile fun run, the 10-mile, marathon, or the 50K. Run the Eastern Sierra and the Alabama Hills. Beautiful scenery, tough trail, great volunteers. Email: director@ lonepinechamber.org Phone: 760.876.4444, www.lonepinechamber.org

WYOMING MARATHON RACES: 5K, 13.1M, 26.2M, 52.4M May 25 • Laramie, WY Join us in beautiful Medicine Bow National Forest on Sunday and choose from four races/distances: Vedauwoo 5K (8am start); Medicine Bow Half Marathon (6 am start); Wyoming Marathon (6am start); Rocky Mtn Double Marathon (6am start). For more info, email RunWyo@msn.com or visit our website: www.angelfire.com/wy2/marathon

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June 21 • Flagstaff, AZ The Flagstaff Nordic Center presents the third annual Gaspin’ in the Aspen trail run. Races include a 15K, 5K, and a 1K (kid’s kilo) kid’s run. Racing starts at 8:00 am; Kid’s Kilo Race at 9:30 am. Awesome scenery, singletrack, doubletrack and forest make this 100% off road trail run a must-do race. Register early, limited to first 250, this Gaspin’ race has always sold out. Race 3 of 5, Flagstaff Summer Running Series. 15K is race 1 of 3 in Mountain Trail Runner Award. www.flagstaffnordiccenter.com

LEAN HORSE HUNDRED & HALF HUNDRED … 4TH ANNUAL August 23 • Hot Springs, SD Both distances are out-and-back from downtown Hot Springs. Excellent running surface. Outstanding aid stations. Black Hills gold buckles. Post-event awards and meal. Minimal elevation change. Event Director: Jerry Dunn. leanhorse@rushmore.com or 605-641-3534. www.LeanHorse.com

BAYS MOUNTAIN 15 MILE TRAIL RACE September • Kingsport, TN 8:30am start. Loop course on beautiful scenic trails of 3550-acre Bays Mountain Park nature preserve with 44-acre lake, ridges, gorges, wildlife, fire tower, and spectacular finish crossing dam. Medallions and long sleeve shirts to all finishers. Registration includes picnic lunch, awards ceremony and free entry into park. For information, email markskelton@markskelton. com or visit www.baysmountain.com

TUSSEY MOUNTAINBACK 50M October 11 • Boalsburg, PA Certified single-loop on mostly gravel forest roads in Central PA. Easy access by air/interstate. Ultra and relay; great volunteers, 11 aid stations; 5,035-foot elevation gain; pre-race dinner, post-race party; ultra cash purse; likely 2008 National Championships host; earlybird ultra through 7/31, closes Sept. 27. Email: info@ tusseymountainback.com Phone: 814-238-5918. www.tusseymountainback.com

ROCK CREEK 50K (Trail Series #4) October 25 • Ozawki, KS If you always thought Kansas was just one big flat wheatfield, come run the Rock Creek 50K (#4 in the Rock Creek Trail Series) October 25, 2008 and let us help you dispel that notion. Two laps of rocky singletrack roll along the wooded shores of Lake Perry State Park. Sweatshirts and prizes and food, Oh my! For more info visit www.greatplainsrunning.com

02/10 Michigan Kahtoola Mountain Run 5M • Brighton, MI • 231-233-4736 • zac@ infiterrasports.com • www.infiterrasports.com 02/16 Black Warrior 50K 50K • Moulton, AL • 256-306-2652 • keith@blackwarrior50k.com • www.blackwarrior50k.com 02/16 Heartbreak Off-Road Duathlon 2.5M, 10B • Tyler, TX • 903-871-8466 • rodney@steelsports.net • www.SteelSports.net 02/16 Rock Cut Trail Series #3 15K • Rockford, IL • 815-877-8164 • larrydswanson@ peoplepc.com • www.rockcuttrails.org 02/16 Sylamore 50K Trail Run 50K • Allison, AR • 501-663-6068 • greg@sylamore50k.com • www.sylamore50k.com 02/23 Adventure Trail Run 25 • Coldspring, TX • 713-303-9888 • rns@swbell.net • www.houstonadventureracing.com 02/23 Cross Timbers Trail Run 5M, 13.1M, 26.2M, 50M • Sherman, TX • 903-271-3587 • trailruncrosstimbers@yahoo.com • www.geocities.com/cross_timbers_04 02/23 Frosty Feb Fourteen 14M • Dayton, OH • 937-299-6712 • www.orrrc.org 02/23 Mount Cheaha 50K “The Race To The Top Of Alabama” 50K • Delta, AL • 205-245-2814 • mountcheaha50k@charter.net • www.mountcheaha50k.org 02/23 Snowshoe Shuffle Race/Walk 5K, 10K • St Paul, MN • 612-781-6011 • campbovey@esns.org • www.esns.org 02/24 Climb the Carew 1M • Cincinnati, OH • 513-985-3990 • kheidenreich@ohiolung. org • www.ohiolung.org/events.htm

Spring 03/01 Doogies Run 25K, 50K, 50M • Warda, TX • 979-242-5894 • bcrwarda@gmail. com • www.bcrwarda.com 03/01 Foot Pursuit 5K 5K • Valparaiso, IN • 219-477-3045 4000# • shartz@portercops.org • www.portercountysheriff.com/footpursuit 03/01 Lone Star Trail Run - Spring 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K • Coldspring, TX • 832-758-7061 • dbrown@moveoutdoors.com • www.moveoutdoors.com/lonestartrailrun 03/01 Mississippi 50 Trail Run 20K, 50K, 50M • Laurel, MS • 601-425-7005 • info@ ms50.com • www.ms50.com 03/02 A-OK 25K/50K 25K, 50K • Atoka, OK. • 972-424-7844 • mamiller100@verizon. net • www.nttr.org 03/08 Eco Lonestar Adventure Race TX • 972-966-1300 • kathy@terrafirmapromo. com • www.terrafirmapromo.com 03/08 Land between the Lakes Trail Runs 23K, 26.2M, 60K, 50M • Grand Rivers, KY • 314-378-7488 • sdurbin@marquettetrans.com • www.wkrc.org 03/08 Pain in the Pines Adventure Race 40M • Tyler, TX • 903-871-8466 • rodney@ steelsports.net • www.SteelSports.net 03/08 Waco Trail Runs 10M, 20M, 50K • Waco, TX • 713-724-2611 • tneckar@houston. rr.com • www.runnerone.com 03/09 Red Bridge Ramble 8M • Kansas City, MO • 816-810-0440 • badbendrs@yahoo. com • www.psychowyco.com/id54.html 03/14 Three Days of Syllamo Stage Race 20K, 50K, 50M • Mountain View, AR • 501753-6910 • stevekirk@mail.com • www.3daysofsyllamo.org 03/15 Rock Cut Trail Series Finale 20K • Rockford, IL • 815-877-8164 • larrydswanson@peoplepc.com • www.rockcuttrails.org 03/16 Belly of the Beast 5M • Knoxville, TN • 865-850-5932 • ehuff1@utk.edu 03/22 Germantown 7 & 14 Mile Trail Runs 7M, 14M • Dayton, OH • 937-696-2738 • jerrysfarming@aol.com • www.orrrc.org 03/22 Grasslands Run 13.1M, 26.2M, 50M • Decatur, TX • 817-337-2685 • trailrun25@ yahoo.com • www.nttr.org 03/22 Ladies Only Adventure Race Houston, TX • 713-303-9888 • rns@swbell.net • www.houstonadventureracing.com 03/22 No Frills All Thrills Trail Run 5M • Brighton, MI • 810-923-1480 • info@nofrillsallthrillsrace.com • www.nofrillsallthrillsrace.com 03/29 Bearathon 13.1M • Waco, TX • 254-71-3498 • Will_Simmons@baylor.edu • www. Baylor.edu/StudentFoundation 03/29 Clinton Lake 30-Mile Trail Run 30M • DeWitt, IL • 217-649-2505 • chrism42k@ yahoo.com • www.secondwindrunningclub.org 04/05 Rockin K Trail Run 26.3M, 50.6M • Kanopolis State Park, KS • 785-472-5454 • RockinKRD@ksultrarunners.org • www.ksultrarunners.org 04/06 Brew To Brew Solo & Relay 43M • Kansas City, MO • 816-228-3842 • ljoline@ aol.com • www.brewtobrew.com 04/11 McNaughton Park Trail Run 150M • Pekin, IL • 309-346-3601 • pittsfieldultra@ yahoo.com • www.mcnaughtonparktrailruns.com 04/12 Lake McMurtry Trail Run 25K, 50K • Stillwater, OK • 918-744-1562 • TriSloth@ earlblewett.net • www.earlblewett.net/LMTR.htm 04/12 McNaughton Park Trail Run 50M, 100M • Pekin, IL • 309-346-3601 • pittsfieldultra@yahoo.com • www.mcnaughtonparktrailruns.com 04/12 Twin Creek 6 Miler 6M • Dayton, OH • 937-640-2RUN • heyrunnr@fuse.net • www.orrrc.org 04/13 Spring Splat 7M • Knoxville, TN • 865-850-5932 • ehuff1@utk.edu 04/19 Double Chubb 25K, 50K • St Louis, MO • 573-763-5704 • slugrd@yahoo.com • www.stlouisultrarunnersgroup.net 04/19 Mineral Wells Adventure Race 50M • Mineral Wells, TX • 903-871-8466 • rodney@steelsports.net • www.SteelSports.net 04/19 Ouachita Trail 50 50K, 50M • Little Rock, AR • 501-329-6688 • OT50@ RunArkansas.com • www.RunArkansas.com 04/19 Tex’s Challenge Adventure Race TX • 972-966-1300 • kathy@terrafirmapromo.com • www.terrafirmapromo.com 04/19 Trail Mix Race 25K, 50K • Bloomington, MN • 763-588-1132 • OCW1949@aol.com • www.trailmixracemn.org 04/20 Running Spot Ault Park Switchback 3.4M • Cincinnati, OH • 513-321-3006 • www.runningspot.com 04/26 Free State Trail Runs 26.2M, 40M, 100K • Lawrence, KS • 816-810-0440 • badbendrs@yahoo.com • www.psychowyco.com/id1.html T r a i l r u n n e r m a g . c o m December 2007 42

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02/24 North Fork Bank Trail Relay 6M • Farmingdale, NY • 516349-7646 • spolansky@aol.com • www.glirc.org

Spring Mar TBA Deep Hollow Half Marathon 13.1M • Lynchburg, VA • 434-841-6536 • info@ hammerruns.com • www.hammerruns.com 03/01 Frigid Infliction Winter Adventure Race 10H • Bolton, VT • 802-578-2972 • info@gmara.org • www.gmara.org/frigid 03/01 Seneca Creek Greenway Trail Marathon and 50K 26.2M, 50K • Damascus, MD • 301-258-0281 • edschultze@comcast.net • www.mcrrc.org/greenway/greenway.htm 03/01 XTERRA Thrill In The Hills 13.1M • Atlanta, GA • 404-310-3628 • tim@dirtyspokes.com • www.ditchthecity.com 03/02 Caumsett State Park 50 Km Run 50K • Lloyd Harbor, NY • 516349-7646 • spolansky@aol.com • www.glirc.org 03/08 CTRC Mint Springs 8K Trail Race 8K • Charlottesville, VA • 434-293-7115 • rungillrun@comcast.net • www.badtothebone.biz 03/08 Pittsfield Snowshoe Marathon And Half 6M, 13M, 26M • Pittsfield, VT • 309346-3601 • pittsfieldultra@yahoo.com • www.peak.com 03/08 William B. Umstead Trail Marathon 26.2M • Raleigh, NC • 910-596-5415 • bnelson@sampsonrmc.org • www.carolinagodiva.org 03/09 Backyard Burn Trail Running Series Race #1 5M, 10M • Prince William Forest Park, VA • 571-251-6034 • info@ex2adventures.com • www.ex2adventures. com 03/09 Froze Toes 10K • Richmond, VA • 804-647-3070 • mark@runriderace.com • www.runriderace.com 03/09 Trout Creek 15K & 5K Trail Runs 3.1M, 9.3M • Thonotosassa, FL • 813-232-5200 • jim@tamparaces.com • www.tamparaces.com/troutcreek 03/15 Tour de Village - 5K Run Across the Carrollwood 5K • Tampa, FL • 813-8427066 • alvaworks@tampabay.rr.com • www.carrollwoodvillage.com 03/22 Bel Monte Endurance Run 25K, 50K, 50M • Charlottesville, VA • 434-293-7115 • rungillrun@comcast.net • www.badtothebone.biz 03/22 Chesapeake Ride & Tie - Spring 10M, 15M, 25M • Fair Hill, MD • 410-420-7678 • cpenguin57@aol.com • www.rideandtie.org 03/22 Croom Fools Run 15M, 50K, 50M • Brooksville, FL • 813-232-5200 • fools@ tamparaces.com • www.tamparaces.com 03/22 Guana River 50K Trail Run & 2-Person Relay 50K • South Ponte Vedra, FL • 904-269-3820 • GuanaTrail50KRD@comcast.net • www.jtcrunning.com/calLOCAL.html 03/22 Mt Penn Mudfest Trail Run 15K • Reading, PA • 610-779-2668 • rhornpcs@aol. com • www.active.com

03/22 Performance Jetty-2-Jetty Ultramarathon & Team Relay 35M • Mayport/ Jacksonville, FL • 904-285-1552 • RD@PerformanceMultisports.com • www. PerformanceMultisports.com 03/30 Backyard Burn Trail Running Series Race #2 5M, 10M • Fountainhead, VA • 571-251-6034 • info@ex2adventures.com • www.ex2adventures.com 03/30 Virginia Creeper Marathon 26.2M • Abingdon, VA • 423-288-4595 • runfrankrun@hotmail.com • www.runtricities.org/creepermarathon 04/05 Tyler Arboretum 10K 10K • Media, PA • 610-459-2764 • christopher_earley@ yahoo.com • www.delcorrc.org/calendar.asp?e=race 04/05 Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Run 50M, 100M • Raleigh, NC • 919-847-7613 • BlakeNorwood@nc.rr.com • www.umstead100.org 04/06 Bimbler’s Bash 10K • Guilford, CT • 203-453-0228 • jerry@mrbimble.com • www.bimblersbash.com 04/06 Flatwoods Four Trail Race 4M • Tampa, FL • 813-232-5200 • jim@tamparaces. com • www.TampaRaces.com 04/06 Urban Environmental Challenge 10K • Bronx, NY • 917-602-4289 • jdstaats@ yahoo.com • www.vctc.org 04/12 Bull Run Run 50M • Clifton, VA • 703-491-2018 • BullRunRunRD@verizon.net • www.vhtrc.org 04/12 Old Dominion No Frills Ride and Tie 30M, 55M • Star Tannery, VA • 540-8829721 • SusnTrader@aol.com • www.rideandtie.org 04/12 XTERRA Merrimack Trail Run 16K • Andover, MA • 603-367-8676 • paul.kirsch@ echoman.com • www.whitemountainmilers.com/xterra 04/13 Backyard Burn Trail Running Series Race #3 5M, 10M • Wakefield Park, VA • 571-251-6034 • info@ex2adventures.com • www.ex2adventures.com 04/19 Babcock Gristmill Grinder 13.1M • Clifftop, WV • 304-575-3294 • grinder@ gauleyrace.com • www.gauleyrace.com/babcock 04/19 Hyner View Trail Challenge 25K • Hyner, PA • 570-748-6006 • havenshoes@ kcnet.org • www.hikerun.com 04/19 Muddy Sneaker 20K Trail Run 20K • Italy, NY • 585-271-7045 • goose@roadsarepoison.com • www.roadsarepoison.com 04/20 Savage Adventure Race 20M • Downingtown, PA • 866-338-5167 • info@goalsara.org • www.goalsara.org 04/24 Odyssey Endorphin FIX 72H • WV • 540-444-4422 • info@OARevents.com • www.OARevents.com 04/26 Hidden River Resort 5K Streak 5K • Macclenny, FL • 850-556-7315 • parkmanagment@embarqmail.com • inquire@hiddenriverresort.com 04/26 Owl’s Roost Rumble Half Marathon 5K, 13.1M • Greensboro, NC • 336-288-7071 • smbassett@hotmail.com • www.owlsroostrumble.com 04/26 Talon Race 10H • Tampa, FL • 813-232-5200 • jim@tamparaces.com • www. talonrace.com

04/26 Triple Crown Trail Races 5K, 10K, 13.1M, 26.2M • Newark, DE • 302-453-0859 • johnmack@udel.edu • www.traildawgs.org/tc 04/27 Highland Park Challenge 7M • Greenfield, MA • 413-774-7233 • jhansen@gis. net • www.sugarloafmac.org 04/27 Leatherman’s Loop 10K • Cross River, NY • 914-234-9614 • leathermansloop@ aol.com • www.leathermansloop.org 05/03 Cat Classic Run/MTB Duathlon Williamsport, PA • 570-322-7800 • catclassicMTBRace@yahoo.com • www.catclassic.net 05/04 Blue Hills Trail Races 3M, 10M • Milton, MA • 781-447-2812 • trailrunning@ colonialrunners.org • www.colonialrunners.org 05/04 EX2 Off-Road Marathon and Half Marathon 13M, 26M • Prince William Forest Park, VA • 571-251-6034 • info@ex2adventures.com • www.ex2adventures. com 05/04 Humane Race amd Dog Jog 5K • Williamstown, MA • 413-441-3677 • info@ humanerace.org • www.HumaneRace.org 05/04 Medved Madness 15M • Mendon, NY • 585-248-3420 • madness@medvedrunwalk.com • www.medvedrunwalk.com 05/10 Block Island Shad Bloom Trail Run 10K • Block Island, RI • 401-466-3223 • recreation@new-shoreham.com 05/10 Charlottesville Running Company 12 Hour/24 Hour Trail Races 12H, 24H • Charlottesville, VA • 434-293-7115 • rungillrun@adelphia.net • www.badtothebone.biz 05/10 Long Island Greenbelt Trail Runs 25K, 50K • Plainview, NY • 516349-7646 • spolansky@aol.com • www.glirc.org 05/10 Mrs. Smith’s Challenge 5M • Lancaster, PA • 717-394-7812 • billsmithis@comcast.net • www.lrrclub.org 05/10 Thom B Trail Runs 13K, 26K • Dryden, NY • 607-844-8081 • kurtz@syrres.com • www.fingerlakesrunners.org 05/17 Anne Springs Close Greenway Trail Runs 5M, 13.1M • Fort Mill, SC • 803-3296913 • dawellba@duke-energy.com 05/17 Dirty Dog 15K Trail Run 15K • Charleston, WV • 304-741-3531 • danieltodd@ suddenlink.net • www.wvmtr.org 05/17 Lovers Key Turtle Trot 5K • Fort Myers Beach, FL • 239-463-4588 • brie. jamison@dep.state.fl.us • www.friendsofloverskey.com 05/17 Run For Africa Trail Relay 5M • Asheville, NC • 828-626-3838 • will@runforafrica.org • www.runforafrica.org 05/17 Twisted Ankle Trail Marathon & Half Marathon 13.1M, 26.2M • Summerville, GA • 706-862-2553 • beckyworld@windstream.net • www.rungeorgiatrails.com 05/18 Highland Forest 1-2-3 10M, 20M, 30M • Fabius, NY • 315-449-9615 • mdriscol@ syr.edu • www.syracusechargers.org

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08/17 Savoy Mountain Trail Races 4M, 20M • Florida, MA • 413-743-5669 • saharczewski@aol.com • www.runwmac.com 08/17 Virgil Mountain Madness Trail Runs 12K, 30K • Virgil, NY • 607351-1735 • gill@ virgilmountainmadness.info • www.virgilmountainmadness.info 08/23 Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50M 50M • Brookville, PA • 412-512-4544 • ultrachallenge@rachelcarsontrails.org • www.rachelcarsontrails.org/bt/ultrachallenge 08/23 (Off-Road) Bare hare Triathlon • Reidsville, NC • 704-880-4561 • bareharesprint@aol.com • www.bar-s-ranch.com 08/23 Springmaid Splash Xstream Trail Race 10K • Spruce Pine, NC • 828-765-5495 • matthollifield@mitchellraces.com • www.mitchellraces.com 08/23 XTERRA River Valley Ranch Trail Run 5K, 10K • Baltimore, MD • 410-308-1870 • kelly@charmcityrun.com • www.charmcityrun.com 08/24 Bramble Scramble 15K, 30K • Williston, VT • 802-879-6001 • eric@catamountoutdoor.com • www.catamountoutdoor.com 08/24 Green Lakes Endurance Runs 50K, 100K • Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville, NY • 315-415-5562 • gleruns@yahoo.com • www.wny-ultra.org/gler 08/30 Dandelion Run 5K, 10K • Mifflinburg, PA • 570-837-1222 • ruesport@msn.com • www.midpenntrailblazers.com 08/31 Wapack Trail Race 17.5M • New Ipswich, NH • 978-448-2813 • pgfunch@charter.net • www.wapack.freeservers.com

Autumn 09/06 Wrentham Forest Challenge 20K • Wrentham, MA • 508-384-1630 • trailtroll@ diamond-hill-run.com • www.wrenthamforest.com 09/07 Helvetia 10k Mountain Run 10K, 2M • Helvetia, WV • 304-924-5835 • wvmtr@ starband.net • www.wvmtr.org 09/12 Reach The Beach Relay 200M • Franconia, NH • 508-881-4505 • qa@rtbrelay. com • www.rtbrelay.com 09/13 Endurance Duathlon Rocky Gap State Park, MD • 571-251-6034 • info@ex2adventures.com • www.ex2adventures.com 09/13 Lebanon Woods Run Lebanon, NH • 603-448-5121 • paul.coats@lebcity.com 09/19 Chesapeake Ride & Tie 3-Day Festival 10M, 15M, 20M, 30M, 40M • Fair Hill, MD • 410-420-7678 • cpenguin57@aol.com • www.rideandtie.org 09/20 Gunpowder 50K 50K • Hereford, MD • 443-841-3496 • ccucuzzella@blakefield. loyola.edu • www.baltimorerunning.com 09/20 Odyssey Trail Marathon & 1/2 Trail Marathon 13.1M, 26.2M • Clifton Forge, VA • 540-444-4422 • info@OARevents.com • www.OARevents.com 09/20 Odyssey Trail Ultra 40 Miler 40M • Clifton Forge, VA • 540-444-4422 • info@ OARevents.com • www.OARevents.com 09/27 Great Eastern Endurance Run 50K, 100K • Charlottesville, VA • 434-293-7115 • rungillrun@comcast.net • www.badtothebone.biz

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09/27 Triennial Finger Lakes Trail Relay 85M • Dryden, NY • 607-273-0970 • rossiter@itc.nl • www.home.hetnet.nl/~fatcat/triennial.htm 09/28 Conestoga Trail Run 10M • Holtwood, PA • 717-394-7812 • billsmithis@comcast.net • www.lrrclub.org 09/28 Vermont 50 Mt Bike or Ultra Run 50K, 50M, 50R • Brownsville, VT • 603-3819993 • michael.j.silverman@valley.net • www.vermont50.com Oct TBA Monroe Dunbar Brook Trail Race 10.5M • Monroe, MA • 413-743-5669 • TrlFool@comcast.net • www.runwmac.com 10/04 Bald Eagle Mountain Megatransect 25M • Lock Haven, PA • 570-660-6102 • jstover33@verizon.net • www.ultrahike.com 10/04 Iron Mountain Trail Run 50M • Damascus, VA • 276-451-2235 • egrossman@ ehc.edu • www.IMTR.ehc.edu 10/04 Out Of Bounds Trail Runs At Bristol Mountain 10K, 13.4M • Canandaigua, NY • 585-271-7045 • goose@roadsarepoison.com • www.roadsarepoison.com 10/05 Houghton’s Pond Trail Race 6M • Milton, MA • 781-447-2812 • trailrunning@ colonialrunners.org • www.colonialrunners.org 10/05 USA Track & Field 5K Cross Country Disability Championship Meet 5K • Kings Park, NY • 516-607-6488 • rollingthunderli@aol.com • www.ndc3.org 10/11 24 Hours of Momentum 12H, 24H • Richmond, VA • 804-647-3070 • mark@ runriderace.com • www.runriderace.com 10/11 A Pleasant Climb 8K • New London, NH • 603-526-4821 • recreation@nlnh.com • www.nlrec.com 10/11 Diamond Hill - Birchwold 22.5K • Cumberland, RI • 508-384-1630 • trailtroll@ diamond-hill-run.com • www.diamond-hill-run.com 10/11 John Holmes 50K Trail Run & 15 Mile Fun Run 15M, 50K • Brooksville, FL • 813-884-1862 • Ctr@tampabay.rr.com • www.wecefar.com/croom50k 10/11 Trail Race For Camp Grace 10K • Cumming, GA • 678-446-9888 • richard@ christianrunners.org • www.reddingraceforcampgrace.org 10/11 Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler 50M • Boalsburg, PA • 814-238-5918 • info@ tusseymountainback.com • www.tusseymountainback.com 10/11 Valley Falls Trail Runs 10K, 10M • Fairmont, WV • 304-290-1758 • mflood@ fairmontstate.edu • www.wvmtr.org 10/12 Danby Down And Dirty 10K, 20K • Ithaca, NY • 607-227-1982 • dave@danbydownanddirty.info • www.danbydownanddirty.info 10/12 Long Beach Island Commemorative 18 Mile Run 18M • Holgate, NJ • 609-4948861x105 • jrosengarth@stfrancislbi.org • lbisaintfrancis.org 10/12 Wayland XC Challenge 5K • Wayland, MA • 508-397-1261 • eric@waylandxc.com • www.waylandxc.com 10/18 Jensen’s Stables Ultimate XC Challenge 12K • Fairport, NY • 585-726-4752 • dbischof@rochester.rr.com • www.gvh.net/JensenStablesXC

10/19 Billy Goat 5K 5K • Pleasant Valley, NY • 845-227-6308 • Run426n2@aol.com • www.mhrrc.org 10/19 Dam Half 13M • Mifflinburg, PA • 570-837-1222 • wkwarren@ptd.net • www. damhalf.com 10/19 Fall Backyard Burn Trail Running Series - Race #1 5M, 10M • Prince William Forest Park, VA • 571-251-6034 • info@ex2adventures.com • www.ex2adventures.com 10/19 Greater Long Island Running Club 6 Hour 60th Birthday Run 6H • Kings Park, NY • 516-349-7646 • mybellovin@aol.com • www.glirc.org 10/19 Groton Town Forest Trail Races 3.4M, 9.5M • Groton, MA • 978-448-2813 • pgfunch@charter.net • www.GrotonTFTR.freeservers.com 10/19 Ridgewalk Trail Run 14M • Wellsville, NY • 585-593-5080 • info@ridgewalk. com • www.ridgewalk.com 10/25 Ace New River Gorge-ous Trail Run & Walk 5M, 8M, 13.1M • Minden, WV • 800787-3982 • Jeff@aceraft.com • www.aceraft.com 10/25 Fort Valley Ride & Tie 30M, 50M • Fort Valley, VA • 540-882-9721 • SusnTrader@ aol.com • www.rideandtie.org 10/26 Edge Adventure Race 20M • Downingtown, PA • 866-338-5167 • info@goalsara.org • www.goalsara.org 10/26 Evansburg Challenge 5K, 10M • Collegeville, PA • 610-631-1009 • jcruice@ compeer-subphilly.org • www.pretzelcitysports.com 10/26 XTERRA Parks and People Trail Run 5K, 10K • Baltimore, MD • 410-308-1870 • kelly@charmcityrun.com • www.charmcityrun.com 11/02 Fall Backyard Burn Trail Running Series - Race #2 5M, 10M • Wakefield Park, Annandale, VA • 571-251-6034 • info@ex2adventures.com • www.ex2adventures.com 11/02 XTERRA Heritage Park Trail Run 5K, 10K • Athens, GA • 706-769-6593 • gwillc@bellsouth.net • www.runningintheusa.com 11/07 GoLite USARA Adventure Race National Championships 24H • Blue Ridge, GA • 512-873-1205 • info@usara.com • www.usara.com 11/08 Charlottesville Running Company Half Marathon, 10 Mile, Canine 5K Trail Races 5K, 10M, 13.1M • Charlottesville, VA • 434-293-7115 • rungillrun@adelphia.net • www.badtothebone.biz 11/08 CRC Mercury 3K Youth Trail Run 3K • Charlottesville, VA • 434-293-7115 • rungillrun@comcast.net • www.badtothebone.biz 11/08 Feronia Funrunium Trail Event 24K • Elkton, MD • 410-275-1686 • phillip.nissen@med.va.gov • www.traildawgs.org 11/16 Fall Backyard Burn Trail Running Series - Race #3 5M, 10M • Fountainhead Regional Park, VA • 571-251-6034 • info@ex2adventures.com • www.ex2adventures.com

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06/21 Brick 50M • Squamish, BC • Canada • cfasports@gmail.com • www.clubfatass. com/events/TheBrick 06/21 Kusam Klimb 23.2K • Sayward, BC • Canada • 250-282-5547 • sfs@saywardvalley.net • www.kusamklimb.ca 06/21 Slack Ass 50 15M, 50M • Edmonton, AB • Canada • cfasports@gmail.com • www.clubfatass.com/events/SlackAss 06/21 Ultimate Xc Quebec Edition 10K, 13M, 26M • Tremblant, QC • Canada • 514-8877535 • rd@ultimatexc.com • www.ultimatexc.com 06/27 Andean Triangle Running Adventure & Atacama Marathon 6M, 7M, 12M, 13.1M, 26.2M • San Pedro De Atacama, • Bolivia • 800-289-9470 • info@andesadventures.com • www.andesadventures.com/runadv.htm 06/27 Gold Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K • Australia • 619-298-7400 • www. kathyloperevents.com 06/28 5 Peaks Trail Run 5K, 10K • Vancouver, BC • Canada • 604-988-2320 • info@5peaks.com • www.5peaks.com 07/01 Race the Rockies 100K • Golden, BC • Canada • 403-826-9609 • info@ racetherockies.com • www.racetherockies.com 07/05 Creemore Vertical Challenge 25K, 50K • Creemore, ON • Canada • 705-4663253 • Pierre_Marcoux@hcm.honda.com • www.ouser.org 07/07 Andalucian Sierras Challenge 250K • Spain • 0034 958 36 37 66 • info@axarsport.com • www.trailrunspain.com 07/08 Berghaus Yak Attack 200K • Kathmandu, • Nepal • 00 44 1743 885073 • info@ e-w-c.co.uk • www.e-w-c.co.uk 07/12 5 Peaks Trail Run 5K, 10K • Toronto, ON • Canada • 604-988-2320 • info@5peaks.com • www.5peaks.com 07/12 5 Peaks Trail Run 5K, 10K • Edmonton, AB • Canada • 604-988-2320 • info@5peaks.com • www.5peaks.com 07/12 Gran Trail Valdigne 45K, 87K • Courmayeur Mont Blanc, • Italy • +39 0165 846835 • info@grantrail.it • www.grantrail.it 07/12 Powderface42 Trail Race 21K, 42K • Bragg Creek, AB • Canada • 403-284-2143 • info@powderface42.com • www.powderface42.com 07/12 Rhodes Trail Run 52K • Rhodes, North East Cape, • South Africa • 27 41 581 6307 • rhodesrun@tiscali.co.za • www.rhodesrun.za.net 07/17 Blanca & Huayhuash High Mountain Challenge 150 Mile Multi-Stage Adventure Run 150M • Huaraz, • Peru • 800-289-9470 • info@andesadventures.com • www.andesadventures.com/runadv.htm 07/19 5 Peaks Trail Run 5K, 10K • Calgary, AB • Canada • 604-988-2320 • info@5peaks.com • www.5peaks.com 07/19 Captain Cook’s Landing 25K • Nelson, • New Zealand • 64-3-548-3655 • nelsonstriders@clear.net.nz • www.nelsonstriders.co.nz 07/19 Full Monty 25K, 50K • Victoria, BC • Canada • cfasports@gmail.com • www. clubfatass.com/events/FullMonty 07/19 Great Tibetan Marathon 5K, 10K, 21.6K, 42.2K • Leh, • India • 91 11 26222216 • gtm@mountainadventuresindia.com • www.great-tibetan-marathon.com 07/19 Nanaimo ALS Adventure Challenge 17K • Nanaimo, BC • Canada • 604 990 9469 • info@ALSadventure.com • www.ALSadventure.com 07/19 Peak Challenge 12K • North Vancouver, BC • Canada • 778-688-4149 • eric@ runthenorthshore.com • www.runthenorthshore.com 07/19 Squamish Crawler Night Run 45K • Squamish, BC • Canada • cfasports@gmail. com • www.clubfatass.com/events/SquamishCrawler 07/26 5 Peaks Trail Run 5K, 10K • Vancouver, BC • Canada • 604-988-2320 • info@5peaks.com • www.5peaks.com 07/26 5 Peaks Trail Run 5K, 10K • Ottawa, ON • Canada • 604-988-2320 • info@5peaks.com • www.5peaks.com 07/26 Bill’s Great Peak Ascent 15K, 30K • North Vancouver, BC • Canada • cfasports@gmail.com • www.clubfatass.com/events/BillsGreatPeak 07/26 Canmore Challenge 6K, 12K • Canmore, AB • Canada • 403-609-5567 • info@ canmorechallenge.com • www.canmorechallenge.com 08 TBA Victoria Falls Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K • South Africa • 619-298-7400 • www.kathyloperevents.com 08/01 Great Canadian Death Race 125K • Grande Cache, AB • Canada • (780) 8275413 • info@canadiandeathrace.com • www.canadiandeathrace.com 08/01 Inca Trail To Machu Picchu 27.5 Mile Marathon - August 27.5M • Cusco, • Peru • 800-289-9470 • info@andesadventures.com • www.andesadventures. com/runadv.htm 08/01 Inca Trail To Machu Picchu Running Adventure 27.5M • Cusco, • Peru • 800-2899470 • info@andesadventures.com • www.andesadventures.com/runadv.htm 08/01 Peruvian Andes Running Adventure Cusco, • Peru • (800) 289-9470 • info@ andesadventures.com • www.andesadventures.com/runadv.htm 08/02 Fluffy Bunny Run 8K, 35K • Coquitlam, BC • Canada • cfasports@gmail.com • www.clubfatass.com/events/FluffyBunny 08/02 Mary Leliveld’s Happy Trail Run 10K • North Vancouver, BC • Canada • cfasports@gmail.com • www.clubfatass.com/events/Mary 08/03 Yukon River Trail Marathon 26.2M • Whitehorse, YK • Canada • (867) 668-7592 • yukonmarathon@gmail.com • www.yukonmarathon.com 08/09 5 Peaks Trail Run 5K, 10K • Toronto, ON • Canada • 604-988-2320 • info@5peaks.com • www.5peaks.com 08/09 Dirty Girls’ 6, 12 & 24 Hour Trail Race 6H, 12H, 24H • Mansﬁ eld, ON • Canada • info@dirtygirlsrun.com • www.dirtygirlsrun.com 08/10 Northwest Passage Marathon and Ultramarathon 55K • Resolute Bay, NU • Canada • 819-459-1794 • mail@CanadianArcticHolidays.ca • www. 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