2007 McDonald Forest Trail Runs

Date
Sunday, October 28, 2007

Race Schedule
8:30am - 9:45am - Race Day Registration
10:00am - 15K & 5K Run Starts
12:00pm - Awards

Event Description
A unique running experience - this regional traqil tradition features spectacular views of the Cascades and Soap Creek Valley.  Whether you're running the 15K or the 5K, you'll be treated to an incredible challenge and breathtaking scenery.

Distances
This event features a 15K (9.3 miles) and a 5K (3.1 miles).

Location
Peavy Arboretum outside of Corvallis, Oregon.

Directions
Located 6 miles north of Corvallis off of Highway 99 - turn west into the Peavey Arboretum and follow the signs.

Courses
Both courses cover single track trails and logging roads through the McDonald Forest, with a total elevation gain of 1,450 feet, in the 15K, starting and finishing at the Forestry Cabin.  There are two aid stations along the 15K course.

Entry Fees
$33 with a Sporthill tech shirt, $20 without shirt through October 19.  Add $5 from October 20 through race day.

Registration
For an entry form, CLICK HERE.  For more race information log onto: OREGONTRAILSERIES.  Click here to REGISTER FOR THIS RACE

Awards
Awards will be presented to the top three overall and masters male and female finishers and the top three in each age group.

Age Groups
19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over

Event Benefit
Proceeds from the event will benefit local high school cross country and ski teams.


Course Records (15K)
Overall Male (Paul Low, Bend, 52:47, 1999), Overall Female (Meghan Arbogast, Corvallis, 1:03:45, 2001), Masters Male (John Stolz, Bend, 59:34, 1999), Masters Female (Meghan Arbogast, 1:03:45, 2001)


Entry Limit
This event is limited to 300 participants between the 15K and 5K runs. 



Sponsors
Five Star Sports, Clif Bar and Stoker's VitaWorld