XTERRA Heads to Haw Ridge Park for Half Marathon Trail Run

RACE #1 IN THE 2008-09 XTERRA TENNESSEE TRAIL RUN SERIES

Knoxville area runners are gearing up for the start of the 2008-09 XTERRA Tennessee Trail Run Series taking place on October 12 in Oak Ridge. The XTERRA Haw Ridge Xduro will be the first opportunity for local runners to test their skills on this year’s brand new category of half-marathon distance trail runs.

On the shores of Melton Hill Lake, Haw Ridge Park sits on 780-acres of Tennessee’s finest wilderness. The course will lead athletes over 20-kilometers of technical single track trails, roots, rocks and ruts. For those just starting out in the sport, trail running is a fun and healthy way to explore the outdoors. For more competitive athletes, completing this event in less than 3 hours will automatically qualify them for the XTERRA Trail Running World Championship in beautiful Hawaii.

Since this is the first race in the 2008-09 XTERRA Tennessee Trail Run Series, runners will be eager to start their series totals with top scores. Athletes earning the most points at the end of the series will be awarded free entry to next year’s XTERRA Trail Running National Championship in Bend, Oregon. For more information, visit www.xterratrailrun.com.

XTERRA Haw Ridge Xduro 20km Trail Run Race Information

When: Sunday, October 12, 2008 – 10:00am
Where: Haw Ridge Recreation Area (Edgemoor Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830)
Awards: Medals and sponsor swag will be given to the top three in each age group. T-shirts will be given to all.
Entry Fee: $15 until September 28 / $20 after
Registration and Information: Can be found by visiting www.xterratrailrun.com or by contacting race director Kevin Mahan at 865-988-3906 or kevin@racedayevents.net.

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