10th Annual Sandia Peak Challenge

All race events are located at the Sandia Peak Ski Area.

Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 7:00 AM

Date

Start: Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 7:00 AM

Additional Date Information

Check-in begins at 7:00 am

Address

All race events are located at the Sandia Peak Ski Area.
Albuquerque, NM

Fees

Online early registration $30, Late registration at REI $40, Day of Event registration $50, Additional event $10, Kids challenge race $5.

Registration Closing Date

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

Cross country participants who wish to also participate in 5K Grande or 2 mile fun run may do so by paying an additional $10.00 fee.

RACE DESCRIPTION-KING/QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN

8.3 mile mountain bike timed race-estimated start time-7:30 am (Challenging). Be the first to finish this 8.3 mile mountain bike race and be crowned the King/Queen of the Mountain.

RACE DESCRIPTION - CROSS COUNTRY NMORS RACE

10:00 am estimated start time. (Challenging) Mountian bike up the King of the Mountain trail and ride down the Golden Eagle trail. Pro/Expert will race two (2) laps-33.2 miles. Beginner, Sport & Single Speed will race one (1) lap-16.6 miles. CROSS COUNTRY PARTICIPANTS WHO WISH TO ALSO PARTICIPATE IN 5K GRANDE OR 2 MILE FUN RUN-MAY DO SO BY PAYING AN ADDITIONAL $10.00 FEE.

RACE DESCRIPTION - 7.2 MILE RUN - KEITH HOWARD

7.2 mile run-timed race. 7:30 am estimated start time. (Challenging) A 7.2 mile uphill run beginning at the base of the Sandia Peak Ski Area (elevation 8,650 ft.) and ascends through rolling hills, switchbacks, and challenging climbs to finish at the top of the ski area (elevation 10,378 ft.). Spectators wishing to be at the finish line of this race may ride the ski lift at a discounted rate.

RACE DESCRIPTION - 5K GRANDE RACE/HIKE

5K Grande race/hike-timed race. 8:00 am estimated start time. (Moderate) This single track trail winds through fantastic aspen and pine trees and involves a few climbs, switchbacks, and a downhill run to the finish.

RACE DESCRIPTION - 2 MILE FUN RUN/HIKE

8:00 am estimated start time. (Low Impact) Travel along some uphill grades and rolling hills as you wind through the beautiful Cibola National Forest.

KIDS CHALLENGE BIKE RACE

Start time: Immediately following cross country race. Course: Non technical, multi-lap, course at the base of the ski area. Sport Systems MountainTop Cycling's Pro's and Experts will ride along with your youngsters. Age groups: 5 - 7 yr olds, 8 - 9 yr olds, 10 - 12 yr olds. Prizes for all our young riders.

Additional Information

LATE REGISTRATION TIMES Morning Races-Late Registration begins at 7:00 am. Cross Country Races-Late Registration begins at 8:30 am

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