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2009 Mountain Trail Running Races
Get off the roads and run our beautiful
mountain trails! HealthQuest is excited to include our 2009 mountain area trail
running races selected to challenge elite and recreational runners alike. Long
time race director (of 26 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.
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:
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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: Saturday, June 13th 2009
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Distance: 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. 6:45-7:45 am
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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.
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: Saturday, July 11th 2009
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Distance: 6.2 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
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Hatch Dr. Evergreen, Colo. 6:45-7:45 am
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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.
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: Saturday, September 12th 2009
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Distance: 5.6 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. 7:45-8:45 am
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Start Time: 9:00 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: Saturday, September 12th 2009
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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. 7:45-8:45 am
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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: 9:20 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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