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The 3rd Annual Trail Run Series
The Series will consist of three races. Each race will be around five miles and each participant has the option to run or walk or both. There will be a series shirt for participants who enter at least two of the three races. All races will meet at the East Mink Creek Nordic Center. If a shuttle is necessary it will be provided by the city prior to the race.
GOODIES Meadow Gold will provide some goods and prizes for each run. Thanks to Bill Skerjanc and co.
Registration: Fill out the application form and send it with your fee to Pocatello Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 4169, Pocatello ID, 83201-4169. You can also register in person at the Community Recreation Center located at 144 Wilson St. The fee is $15 pre-registration, $20 on the day of the race and $40 for the entire series.
Bib Pick Up: Bibs can be picked up the morning of the race beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the event site. All races start at 8:00 a.m. On the third and final race of the series souvenir shirts will be given out and series winners will be awarded.
When & Where: October 13 – High Basin Trial (That’s not a typo) October 27 – Potato Loop Trail Run November 10 – Valve House Trail Run
Maps: - Valve to Mink via Valve House. (.jpg file) - 5k race course plus canyon. (.jpg file) - Valve to Mink topo map. (.jpg file)
Event Rules: - No dogs are allowed on the trail run course during the race. - Try to stay on course. - Don’t hurt yourself.
Tips Difficult sections may be marked with arrows, but all racers are responsible for watching for injurious sections and obstacles. We recommend substantial trail running shoes and discourage track style shoes. Depending on temperatures the courses may be frozen, rocky, muddy, firm, hard, mushy or weedy. We have had these all in the same race. We will have the yurts warm and ready to warm up bodies. The weather is unpredictable! Bring extra layers, including light layers. Pre-run or walk the course so you know when to use your reserves. Some of the courses are deceptive.
Divisions We are going to try something new this year!! Instead if age divisions you now sign up for divisions based on you skill/fitness level. We will try three divisions per gender. With only 50 racers per event we needed a better way to get everyone competing at some level. ̃ Elite- runners who plan to be in the hunt for the lead or can at least hang with them for a while. ̃ Sport- Those who can run the whole course at a modest pace but will finish well behind the leaders. They have the competitive spirit but not necessarily the time to train manically. ̃ Recreation- These racers will jog/walk and finish when they please. Walkers should sign up here, but are now able to burst into a jog if the vibe hits them.
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