Ski Run Road Challenge

Eagle Creek Sports Complex

Saturday, October 16, 2010 @ 8:00 AM

Date

Start: Saturday, October 16, 2010 @ 8:00 AM

Additional Date Information

8 a.m. sharp

Address

Eagle Creek Sports Complex
Hwy 532, Ski Run Road Ruidoso, NM

Fees

$20 (solo) through 9/30/10, $30 after. $100 (relay) through 9/30/10 $130 after. Youth(under 19): $20. Military prices too.

Brief Description

See map at www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=281035

The Race

Join us for the 4th annual New Mexico's 20K high altitude challenge. 2660 feet of elevation gain !!! Ski Run Road Challenge is a 20K (solo or relay) uphill run on a paved road (Hwy 532) in Ruidoso located in the beautiful Sacramento mountains, SE New Mexico. The run will finish at the Ski Apache plaza. This event is santioned by USA Track & Field. The race will benefitt the Ski Apache Disabled Skier Program.

Times

Race starts 8 a.m. sharp at Eagle Creek Sports Complex. Relay buses will leave at 7.30 a.m sharp, to drop off relay runners at MM3.5, MM6 & MM9.5.

Age Groups

Male & Female Solo : 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over. Relay teams are Male, Female or Coed. Youth: 19 & under

Awards

The first 3 overall male & female individual finishers will receive a carved Ruidoso bear & NATHAN Hydration system too. Awards to first, second and third male & female in each age group will be at the discretion of the race director. Members of the first place relay team each receive a carved Ruidoso bear. Awards for the second and third place teams will be at the discretion of the race director. (No duplicate awards).

T-shirts & Food

All preregistered participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt with their packet. We make every effort to have sufficient shirts for all participants. Great food catered by Ski Apache will be available free of charge to runners & volunteers at the finish line (Ski Apache Plaza). Guests & spectators may purchase lunch.

Directions

NORTH: From I-25 South take exit 139, Hwy 380 east to Carrizozo then Hwy 48 to Ruidoso, turn right to Ski Run Road (#532). SOUTH : From Las Cruces, NM take Hwy 70 NE to Alamogordo then north to Ruidoso, proceed on Hwy 48 North to Ski Run Road(#532). From El Paso, TX take Hwy 54 north to Alamogordo, NM then HWY 70 north to Ruidoso,then on Hwy 48 North to Ski Run Road (#532). EAST: From Roswell, NM take Hwy 380 West to Ruidoso, then proceed on Hwy 48, North of Ruidoso to Ski Run Road (#532).

Additional Information

Pre-race spaghetti dinner on Friday, October 15th for runners (must present their race bib#) served at Landlocked Restaurant & Bar from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 441 Mechem Drive (575-257-9559). Do NOT miss the post race party at the same place !!!! the High Country Lodge (5 minutes from the start of the race) will offer a $69 room + tax for runners. Hwy 48, Alto, NM 88312. 1-800-845-7265. 575-336-4321. Packet pick-up on Friday, October 15th, 2010 from 10 a.m. till 7 p.m. at Ruidoso Athletic Club, 415 Wingfield Drive. (Phones: 575-257-4900 or 937-7106)

Map

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