Enjoy the multiple use trail system at Grindstone Lake in downtown Ruidoso.Start at 7.30 am & finish at Wingfield Park.

RACE COURSE (4 Miler & 8.5 Miler)

MAP LINKS: 4 MILER: http://www.strava.com/activities/218541806
8.5 MILER: http://www.strava.com/activities/219176758
Start at Wingfield Park. Follow painted red arrows on road towards Grindstone Lake entrance, turn immediately right while entering Grindstone Lake parking lot to the trail entrance kiosk. (You will go around the lake on both trails 4M & 8.5M counter clockwise to end up on the south side of the lake, on a single track trail). After running past the kiosk trail entrance you will encounter a fork within 200 yards or so: Left 4M (yellow tape& yellow directional arrows) Right 8.5M (red tape& red directional arrows) Both trails will eventually merge on the south side of the lake. You should have the sun in your eyes (running East), proceeding on the single track dirt trail you will be able to almost touch the dam, follow the trail downhill through the disc golf course & back on the road, follow the painted red arrows on the road to the finish line on the west side of Wingfield Park.

 

The Famous Ruidoso wooden carved bears are the rewards for all the top finishers in both races(Male & Female) !!! A fundraiser for Ski Apache Adaptive Sports for many years.

Short sleeve tech shirt for runners. Awards at the discretion of the race director to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age group (Male & Female) for both races. 10-14; 15-19; 20-29;30- 39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+.
Refreshments & food will be offered after the race.
“No Trace Low impact race”

NO WATER STATION on the course, you will be asked to carry your own water container. Filling stations will be available at the starting line (Wingfield Park) with water & energy drink. We will have aid/radio communication stations on the course but NO refreshments will be available. Please do NOT throw any gel, plastic bottles on the trail. Enjoy nature at its best.

PACKET PICK UP:

- Friday,July 24,2015 from 6pm to 8pm at the Ruidoso Athletic Club, 415 Wingfield Street.(across from Wingfield Park).

- Race day at Wingfield Park from 6.30 am to 7am.