XTERRA Georgia Trail Run Series Kicks Off For 2010

Just two weeks after the 2009 XTERRA Trail Run Series finale, the 2010 Georgia Series revs itself back into high gear with two back-to-back weekends of off-road adventure. Following race director Tim Schroer’s campaign to “Ditch the City,” area runners of all levels are encouraged to come and enjoy these fun, healthy opportunities to explore the trails around Atlanta.

The inaugural XTERRA Bull Mountain Trail Run will kick off the season with a half-marathon distance race around Dahlonega’s Camp Wahsega 4-H Center on September 27. This endurance challenge will test athletes’ skills with varying terrain from wide rolling hills to tight, technical single track. Then, less than a week later, Georgia runners can enjoy a 5-kilometer fun run at the XTERRA Fall Fitness event. Set at the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center Trails, this is a great course for first time trail runners and those looking for their first taste of XTERRA.

Top athletes in both events will earn points toward their 2010 XTERRA Trail Run Series totals. Athletes with the most points at the end of the season will earn free entry to the 2010 XTERRA Trail Running National Championship, but first athletes will have the chance to race at the XTERRA Trail Running World Championship coming up December 6, 2009 on the spectacular Hawaiian island of Oahu. For more information about the XTERRA Trail Run Series, visit www.xterratrailrun.com or call 877-XTERRA-1.

XTERRA Bull Mountain Half Marathon Trail Run Race Information

When: Sunday, September 27, 2009 – 8:30am
Where: Wahsega 4-H Center (77 Cloverleaf Trail, Dahlonega, GA 30533)
Entry Fee: $40 until September 15 / $45 Late / $50 Race Day

XTERRA Fall Fitness 5K Trail Run Race Information

When: Saturday, October 3, 2009 – 8:30am
Where: Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center (2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford, GA 30519)
Entry Fee: $25 until September 25 / $30 Late / $35 Race Day

For Both Events:

Awards: Medals and prizes to overall top 3 male and female finishers. Medals to top 3 male and female finishers in each age group. Dri-Fit shirts will also be guaranteed for all early registrants.

Registration and Information: Can be found by visiting www.xterratrailrun.com or by contacting race director Tim Schroer at 404-310-3628 or tim@dirtyspokes.com.

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