McDowell Sonoran Challenge

Date

Start: Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:00 AM

Address

McDowell Sonoran Preserve
Alma School and Dynamite Roads Scottsdale, AZ

Fees

$45.00

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 4:00 PM PST

Brief Description

Take the Challenge! Bike, Hike, or Run in State Trust Land designated for conservation, and help spread the message that the Preserve needs to be completed.

Team Captains

Team Captains will first create the team by clicking on the "Team Captains - Create Your Team" button above. You will then need to click the "Register Now" button and select the category you would like to register for. You will select your Team Name from the drop down box on the registration form.

Team Members

Click on the "Register Now" button and select the category you would like to register for. You will select your Team Name from the drop down box on the registration form.

Additional Information

The timed Challenge will be held on a section of State Trust Land normally requiring a special permit. Seperate courses for trail runners, mountain bikers, and hikers will lead participants through beautiful mountains and desert. MSC Stewards will be on hand along the course to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. Join us on Saturday, February 27 with registration at 7 a.m. at Alma School Road, north of Dynamite. Parking is available at the shopping center on the corner of Alma School Road and Dynamite thanks to Hurd Real Estate, and a shuttle will be available to take people to the trailhead. Hikers will experience the historic Brown’s Ranch on their 9 mile trip, riders will bike a 22 mile course past Granite Mountain and Balanced Rock and runners will race 15K past Cone Mountain.

The post-challenge fitness expo and celebration will be held from 9 a.m. until Noon and will include food and beverage, music, merchandise and fun for hike, bike and runner enthusiasts of all ages.

Challenge Schedule
7:00 a.m. Registration opens
8:00 a.m. Bikers start
8:15 a.m. Runners start
8:30 a.m. Hikers start
9:00 a.m. Fitness Expo

Cost is $45 per participant and includes a custom reusable goodie bag. Early rregistration until January 15th includes a t-shirt as well. Additional T-shirts will be available for $10. Space is limited, so register early! For more information and to register visit our website at www.mcdowellsonoran.org.

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