Mt. Sneffels Marathon/Half-Marathon

Between Ouray, CO and Ridgway, CO on Country Road 17

Saturday, August 13, 2011 @ 6:30 AM

Date

Start: Saturday, August 13, 2011 @ 6:30 AM

Additional Date Information

6:30 am for marathon and 7:30am for half marathon

Address

Between Ouray, CO and Ridgway, CO on Country Road 17
1230 Main St. Ouray, CO

Fees

$40 for half marathon ($50 night before and day of race) and $60 for full marathon ($70 night before-sorry, no same day registration for marathon)

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, August 11, 2011 @ 11:59 PM PST

Brief Description

1/2 Marathon: the 13.1 mile course begins at Ouray Hot Springs Park, winds through the city of Ouray and follows the Uncompahgre River Valley down to Ridgway. The elevation of Ouray is 7700 ft. and the elevation of Ridgway is 7000 ft. This downhill course is primarily on a dirt county road. It's a beautiful route. UST&F certified course. Marathon: Same course as 1/2 Marathon except start in Ridgway, run to Ouray and round-robin.

On-Line Registration Close Date

11:59 MT, Thursday, August 11

Additional Information

Note: This is not a trail run up to the summit of Mt. Sneffels! Mt. Sneffels Education Foundation happens to be the name of the non-profit putting on this event. Max. elevation gain for marathoners is 700 ft.

The 1/2 marathon has been a big hit the past 10 years and everyone has loved the course.
This is the first year to add the Marathon event.
This is also the first year to add a Walker category which gives those that sign up to walk the 1/2 marathon the option to start from Ouray at 6:30am. Note that those signed up as walkers will not have an official time and are not eligible for awards.

A one mile kids fun run will be in Ridgway near the finish line of the main race on Saturday 8/13 at 11:30am.

Prizes and refreshments in Ridgway after the race.

Age and gender divisions.

Finisher medals for marathon runners only

Packet pickup and race course orientation 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Ouray Hot Springs Pool, August 12.

Transportation from Ridgway to Ouray after the race will be available.

Your entry fee includes aid stations throughout the course, official race T-shirt (sorry, only XL, L and M sizes available now) and 1/2 price admission to Ouray Hot Springs. .

All proceeds used to fund projects and programs for Ouray County youth. So come on out and support Ouray County youth by supporting our Education Foundation.

Visit www.mtsneffels.org to get prior years' results. If you have any other race questions, please contact Glynn Williams at ovs@mindspring.com or John Ferguson at fletcherrun@aol.com.

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