Archive for December, 2009

Dec 19 2009

Highlands Sky Trail Run

Published by Dan Lehmann under Uncategorized, WVMTR Runs

June 19, 2010
6:00 am

HS'05 -NoTextThe 8th running of the Highlands will be June 19, 2010. Come run a challenging course through some of the most beautiful wilderness in the east.

Entry is now open. The race filled last year so get yours in early. Complete details at Highlands Sky.

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Dec 17 2009

Bobcat Trail Marathon

Published by Daniel Todd under Ultra, WVMTR Runs

November 7, 2010
7:00 am

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Address:
Burr Oak State Park
10660 Burr Oak Lodge Road
Glouster, OH

Fees:
$65 until August 1, 2010; $80 until October 1, 2010; $95 thereafter. Registration closes on November 1, 2010.

Registration Closing Date:
Monday, November 01, 2010 @ 11:59 PM

Brief Description:
Loop course with rolling hills entirely within Burr Oak State Park, including hiking and bridle trails as well as portions of the Buckeye Trail. Approximately 90% trail and 10% asphalt with 2,154′ of elevation gain and 2,152′ of elevation loss.

Additional Information:
Challenging and aggressive trail marathon with minimal, but some, pavement – mostly access roads from trail to trail. Course will be well-marked with several creek crossings and will have well-stocked aid stations. Awards for top male and female; age group awards

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Dec 16 2009

Capon Valley 50k Run – Yellow Spring, WV

Published by Daniel Todd under Ultra, WVMTR Runs

May 8, 2010
7:00 am

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Where: Ruritan Park, River Road,   Yellow Spring, WV

Fees: $75, $85 after April 17, 2010

Registration Closing Date: Saturday, May 01, 2010 @ 11:59 PM

Brief Description:
The course is beautiful, some good hills. There are a number of stream crossings, and just a few rocky areas. VERY runnable. Maps will be available day of the event, and the entire trail will be clearly marked. We get great reviews from runners.

Additional Information:
12th Annual Run. Sanctioned by USA Track & Field. Race begins at 7 AM Race day sign ups on Friday evening & begin at 5:30am Saturday. All registrations on line at active.com Limited to 220 participants. Free bbq chicken dinner after the race for all runners. Lots of free flat camping space. Saturday breakfast available for purchase. Completion awards for all runners. Special awards for first man/woman and top ten only. . Time Limit – 8 hours

More Information:
Click here to view the event organizer’s website

One response so far

Dec 11 2009

Cheat Mt Moonshine Madness 2010

Published by Adam Casseday under Uncategorized, WVMTR Runs

August 27, 2010
9:00 pm

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Cheat Mountain Moonshine Madness entry will open on 1/11/10 @ 9:00 a.m. EST.  Click HERE for full details.

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Dec 08 2009

Racing in Wilderness Areas

Published by kwolpert under Uncategorized

A recent issue of Running Times ran an article about races that take place in wilderness areas, a la our own lovely Highlands Sky. The article features quotes by Mr. Dan Lehmann and links to the 40M race. Check it out: http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=18326

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