2009 Pre's Trail X-C Challenge
Presented by Eugene Running Company


Date

Saturday, October 17, 2009


Race Schedule

9:00am - 800 Meter Kids Fun Run (12 & under - free)
9:10am - 3K Youth Race (Ages 10-17)
9:40am - 3K Recreational Run & Walk (All ages)
9:40am - 7K Open Race (All ages)
10:35am - 5K Masters & Seniors Race (40 & Over)
11:25am - Awards



Event Description

Here it is, the cross country event you've been waiting for.  Experience Pre's Trail in a unique event that features age and ability divisions, hay bale obstacles and the most scenic race around.  Proceeds support the maintenance of Pre's Trail, following the extensive restoration effort of the past several years.


Location

Alton Baker Park - Eugene, Oregon.


Course

The courses  are flat, fast and scenic, along Pre's Trail, with hay bale jumps, through Alton Baker Park.  Click here for a 3K COURSE MAP.  Click here for a 5K COURSE MAP.  Click here for a 7K COURSE MAP.


Entry Fees (For all events)

$16 - All races, ages 18 & over (includes an event pack), prior to race day.  $7 - All races, ages 17 & under (without event pack), prior to race day.  Add $5 to all prices on race day.  Additional event packs can be purchased for $5, while supplies last.


Registration

Register in person through Friday, October 16, at 12 noon at Eugene Running Company.  On race day, 7:30am to 8:45am.  By mail through October 12.  Click here for an ENTRY FORM.  Click here for ONLINE REGISTRATION.


Awards

Awards will be presented in each race to the top three overall male and female finishers and the top three in each age group.  All participants will be eligible for random prize drawings.


Age Groups

Youth 3K: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Open 7K: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
Masters 5K: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over


Team Competition
In each race, individuals may also compete on a team for team awards.  Team divisions are: Male, Female and Coed.  Team Categories are: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Collegiate, Running Clubs, Open, Masters (40 & Over), Seniors (60 & Over) and Corporate.  In the Youth 3K and Recreational 3K events, the top 3 finishers on a team will count towards the team score.   In the Masters/Seniors 5K, the top 4 finishers on a team will count towards the team score.  In the Open 7K, the top 5 finishers on a team will count towards the team score.  Masters teams can be composed of runners 40 years of age and older, while Seniors teams must have all runners age 60 or older.  Coed teams must have at least one female finisher count towards the team score.


Event Benefit

Proceeds from the event will be used for the yearly maintenance of Pre's Trail.

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