Tennessee Hits the Ground Running

Six Miles at Seven Islands

RISE AND RUN at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday May 19th for the XTERRA Seven Islands Sunblast Trail Run – the second in a trio of Tennessee trail running races that aim to get people away from the monotony of running on a treadmill, away from inhaling the exhaust of car fumes and back to the serenity of nature.

The Knoxville Track Club, one of the largest per-capita running clubs, is host to the XTERRA Series in Tennessee.  "Knox County has superb parks and these races showcase a portion of this incredible trail system.  The courses present a wonderful way for runners to get out and experience the joys of nature," said Michael deLisle, race director for the first event, The XTERRA Belly of the Beast.

The XTERRA Seven Islands Sunblast race is to be held at Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge Park, is "one of East Tennessee's most beautiful trails…and we're excited to have the opportunity to run through this beautiful park", noted Knoxville Track Club member Yardley Smythe.

Because the three events are formatted inside the XTERRA Trail Running Championship Series, the races present an excellent opportunity for runners of all abilities.  For competitive racers, the quest continues to earn points for qualification in the XTERRA National Trail Running Championships in Lake Tahoe, NV this September.  For the beginners, trail running is a great way to get active outdoors, meet new friends and experience the beauty of the woods.

Participants in the trail run will receive race t-shirts, sponsor swag, and the beauty of nature all for just $10 bucks!  Awards include medals and gourmet coffee from local sponsor JFG.

BENEFICIARY:
All proceeds from this race go directly to the Knoxville Track Club's Youth Athletics Program, helping thousands of area youth ages 5 -18
achieve their fitness goals through indoor track, outdoor track, and cross-country running.

RACE DETAILS

Date & Start Time: Saturday May 19, 2007 at 8:00 a.m.

Event Contacts: Race Director – Beth MacDonald (865) 599-2317.

Series Coordinator, Larry Brede (865) 250-7385 bredelm@bechteljacobs.org

Registration & Fees: ONLY $10 fee includes race shirt & other cool sponsor swag!!

Awards: In accordance with the XTERRA National Championship qualifier points-series, award medals and other sponsor swag three deep: MALE & FEMALE <9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ -- BASED ON AGE as of 12-31-07.

For more information on the event check out the Knoxville Track Club or XTERRA Websites: www.ktc.org & www.xterraplanet.com/trailrun

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