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2010 Mountain Trail Running Races
Get off the roads and run our beautiful
mountain trails! HealthQuest is excited to include our mountain area trail
running races selected to challenge elite and recreational runners alike. Long
time race director (of 27 years), Sharon Martin, is dedicated to providing
well-organized, fun and rewarding adventures for each participant. There are
four races of varying distance and exciting terrain that will truly enrich your
summer running experience.
Attention High
School Cross Country Teams and Coaches: Need some fun and versatile training
opportunities to prepare for the upcoming competitive season? Come run in our
new 5k trail races where the beautiful mountain scenery is sure to generate
motivation and confidence. Our encouraging atmosphere is great for building
team spirit and enhancing relationships between the coaches, the teammates, and
their families. The diverse routes from wide open meadows to steep rocky climbs
will help build the courage to tackle all kinds of running terrain.
Race Applications
Applications can be downloaded from our
Sign-up
page or picked up at the following locations:
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Evergreen: Paragon Sports and Nick’s Pro-Fitness
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Denver: Boulder Running Co. and Runner’s Choice
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Boulder: Boulder Running Co., Runner’s Choice, and
Runner’s Roast
Awards
Ribbons will be awarded to the all-around top
three male and female finishers and the top three male and female finishers in
the following age categories:
The 13-19 age group will be broken down to each age for the
High School Cross-Country runners.
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13-19,
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20-24,
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25-29,
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30-34,
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35-39,
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40-44,
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45-49,
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50-54,
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55-59,
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60-64,
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and over 64.
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Mt. Falcon
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Date: Sunday, June 20th 2010
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Distance: 3 miles and 8 miles
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Entry Fee: $20 Advance Mail-in, $22 Online, $25 Race Day
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Race Day Registration and Pre-Registration Number Pick-up:
City Offices: 321 Hwy. 8, Morrison, Colo.
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Starting Location: Morrison trailhead of Mt. Falcon Open
Space Park off of Hwy. 8, Morrison, Colo.
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Start Time: 8:00 am and 8:15 am.
3-Mile Race Course:
Inspired by the beautiful backdrop of towering red sandstone this course ascends
Turkey Trot Trail for a steady 1.5 miles and descends back down Castle Trail to
the Finish.
8-mile Race Course: Follow the 4 mile ascent on Castle Trail as
it traverses up rocky switchbacks, into a wooded area, and finally across an
open meadow to the summit. Catch a quick view of the snow-capped Continental
Divide before heading back down Castle Trail to the finish. Enjoy the descent
that carries you past historic land sites and scenic vistas extending from
downtown Denver to the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
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Evergreen Mountain
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Date: Sunday, July 18th 2010
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Distance: 3 miles and 5 miles
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Entry Fee: $20 Advance Mail-in, $22 Online, $25 Race Day
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Race Day Registration and Pre-Registration Number Pick-up:
Wilmot Pre-School, 5124 Hatch Dr. Evergreen, Colo.
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Starting Location: Lower Lot of Aldefer’s/Three Sisters
Jeffco Open Space, Buffalo Park Road, Evergreen, Colo.
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Start Time: 8:00 am and 9:00 am.
3-Mile Race Course: From
the lower Aldefer’s/Three Sister’s parking lot follow the rolling Hidden Fawn
Trail to the Sister’s Trail. Climb the rocky ascent to the 3 sisters lookout
that provides a great view of Evergreen Lake and the golf course. Drop down the
backside of the Sister’s Trail to Ponderosa and follow the trail as it skirts
Buffalo Park Road to the Finish.
8-mile Race Course: Follow a gradual 3 mile climb up the east
side of Evergreen Mountain capturing meadows of columbine, wild iris, and an
occasional rare wood lily. Continue up the Summit Trail around a scenic loop
that offers an expansive view of Mt. Evans and surrounding peaks. Reconnect
with Evergreen Mountain following the west side branch that descends through a
thick family of lodge pole pines. Traverse down Ranch View to the final
finishing stretch where the race began.
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Elk Meadow |
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Date: Sunday, August 15th, 2010
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Distance: 5 miles
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Entry Fee: $20 Advance Mail-in, $22 Online, $25 Race Day
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Race Day Registration and Pre-Registration Number Pick-up:
Evergreen Metropolitan District, 30920 Stagecoach Blvd. Evergreen, Colo.
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Starting Location: Stagecoach trailhead of Elk Meadow
located 1 mile west of Hwy 74, Evergreen, Colo.
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Start Time: 8:00 am.
Race Course: During this race runners will traverse the
lower portion of Bergen Mountain which tours an environment of grassy fields,
mountain wild flowers, and open rolling hills. Trails include Meadow View,
Sleepy S, and Painter’s Pause; then reconnects with Meadow View to the finish
line.
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Bergen Peak |
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Date: Sunday, August 15th, 2010
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Distance: 11.5 miles
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Entry Fee: $20 Advance Mail-in, $22 Online, $25 Race Day
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Race Day Registration and Pre-Registration Number Pick-up:
Evergreen Metropolitan District, 30920 Stagecoach Blvd. Evergreen,
Colo.
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Starting Location: Stagecoach trailhead of Elk Meadow
located 1 mile west of Hwy 74, Evergreen, Colo.
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Start Time: 8:20 am.
Race Course: Congratulations for stepping up to the
challenge of what enduring fans call, “The Bergen Beast”—a fulfilling test of
will and conquest. This race lends the opportunity to experience many
eco-systems from the Foothills to Montane Zones each with a diversity of plants
and animals. The route follows a counter-clockwise direction beginning on
Meadow View to Sleepy S, Painter’s Pause, Meadow View (again), Too Long and
Bergen Peak Summit. Rejoice on top with staggering views from Pike’s Peak to
Mt. Evans. Descend back down Summit Trail, Bergen Peak Trail, and Meadow View
all the way to the completion line.
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