Distance: 50K and 25K races. The course is a 25K loop (15.5 miles, so 50K runners would do two loops).

Description: A Race To Benefit The Fight Against Lupus.

Some parts of the trails are technical, often with roots and rocks that are hidden . We expect all racers are experienced in handling these conditions!

• The course: The course is a ~25K loop (~15.5 miles, so 50K runners would do two loops). Surface: ~1/3 park & county roads, ~1/3 crushed gravel, ~1/3 dirt and grass trails. One little climb up some rocks (may need your hands). One possible water crossing. Be prepared for the possibility of soaked feet!
• Race size: Capped at 150 runners.
• Weather: It’s Iowa, so your guess is as good as mine! For March 17, average high is 52, average low is 31.
• Three Aid Stations and bathrooms: One at start/finish. One at ~4.2 mile. One at about 9.9 miles. Longest distance between aid stations = 5.7 miles. Entry fee guarantees the following: a marked course and the three aid stations.
• Time limit: 8 hours (15:30/mile average), after which there is no guaranteed support. Racers who attempt to begin their second lap after 4 hours (noon) are NOT guaranteed ANY support! Race will not be chip timed, but will be timed and there will be age categories with winners and awards.
• Packet pickup on race morning. We are also looking for a location for a Friday evening packet pickup.
• NOTE: If you can bring a spouse/family or friend(s) to volunteer, please let us know! We would like to put some folks on the course to help direct runners. We would try to accommodate them so that they can watch you start and finish the race. And if they help a couple of hours or so we will try to get them a race shirt! (See email address below to help.)

Registration: Race is Full!

Email Tim (Race Director) for the waiting list.

Website: For more information (course, maps, and video), check out the website here: http://timcsmith.blogspot.com

Contact: If you are interested in this race, in either running it OR helping with it, and would like periodic updates, please send an email to chemsmith1@gmail.com and ask to be added to the Hawkeye 50K/25K updates. Email for any questions as well.

Results: http://timcsmith.blogspot.com

Where

Distance: 25K, 10K, 5K

Description: Vasa is a nice wide, beautiful trail with all the beauty northern Michigan has to offer. Soon to be your favorite trail to run!

Michigan’s premier cross-country trail offers those of all abilities the opportunity to experience the ultimate in grooming technology amongst towering white pines and through the pristine serenity of the Pere’ Marquette State forest of Northern Michigan.

Maintained by dedicated volunteers and supported by public donations, the Vasa Pathway is operated by the Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails, a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and preserving non-motorized trails in the Grand Traverse region.

Proceeds go to maintain the Vasa trail!

Website: http://www.runvasa.com/

Contact: events@runningfit.com

Where

Distance: 25K

Description: Run on the historic Illinois and Michigan Canal towpath along the Illinois River.
Beautiful tech t-shirt included.  Party afterwards!

Registration: Download the entry form here: National Heritage Corridor 25K Run Entry

Website: http://www.psrr.org

Contact: daverun@aol.com