Races always evoke some dread about pain that will come. But we can't escape the fact that the more discomfort we accept in a race, the faster we will run. Successful racing means courting the pain. John Elliott |
Trail Runs
The Series will consist of two races. Each race will be around five miles and each participant has the option to run or walk. All races will start at the Mink Creek Nordic Center.
Support local cross country skiing by running on the ski trails then staying to help chop wood and rake gopher mounds. If you work 2 days you get a free XC ski season pass. If you just run you get a slightly less fuzzy feeling. These are very small events but they are well sponsored so pretty much everyone gets a prize.
Both events begin at the Mink Creek Nordic Center. Registration from 7:30 to 8:30; races start at 9:00 sharp. Bib pickup and registration starts at 7 am and closes 15 minutes prior to the start.
Registration: $25 for both races or $15 for one race. Register day of race.
Following the race, refreshments will be served at the yurt. Door prizes and race souvenirs will be awarded at the completion of the final race (October 22nd).
These races are ideal preparation for the "Just Cus Half Marathon" in early November.
Please consider staying for the trail work day (following each race) and earn your season pass at the Mink Creek Nordic Center.
Sponsored by Pocatello Cross-country Ski Association and the City of Pocatello Parks and Recreation. All proceeds go to the Pocatello Cross Country Ski Foundation.
Event Rules:
- No dogs are allowed on the trail run course during the race.
- If you sign up for the walking category you must walk the entire time. If you plan to run and
walk please sign up for the running category. Course judges will be on hand to disqualify anyone who breaks these rules.
- All races will have an event cut off time of 1 ½ hours.
Maps (Lance provided these)
5k race course plus canyon
For more information visit the event website at: www.pokyxc.org
The races are:
October 08, 2011 Mink Creek Jane Austen Zombie Chase Trail Run and Walk