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Palo Duro Trail 50
24th Annual
Palo Duro Trail Run
50 Mile • 50K • 20K Fun Run/Walk
(A Western States Qualifier)
Saturday, October 18, 2008
50 Mile & 50K races start at 7:00 AM (12 hour time limit)
20K starts at 7:30 AM
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99% dirt trails on floor of Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
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Four 12.5 mile loops |
| 50K: |
One 6 mile loop & two 12.5 mile loops |
| 20K: |
One 12.5 mile loop |
No pets allowed on course or at start finish area.
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| Location |
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Start-finish in Juniper Picnic area approximately 6 miles in State Park from Park entrance gate. Palo Duro State Park is located approximately 25 miles South of Amarillo. From Amarillo, take I-27 south. Exit State Hwy. 217 (exit #106) Turn East (left). This will take you directly to park entrance. There will be Texas State Park entrance fee. Driving time from Amarillo to start area is approximately 45 minutes. Please allow plenty of time to arrive safely.
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| Entry Fee |
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$60 for 50 mile and 50K - $45 for 20K if postmarked by October 6 add $15 thereafter. Confirmation and further information will be sent to all entrants. Make checks payable to Bill Ross. (see address below) Fees includes T shirt to all starters. Also, post race hamburger cookout with beans, chips, and soft drinks, etc., free to all runners and guests. Pre race pasta meal free to runners. Add $12.00 per guest. No race day registration. Limit 200 in 20K, no limit in 50M or 50K.
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| Awards |
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Awards to all finishers in the 50 mile, 50K & 20K. Special Awards for 50M & 50K, 1st, 2nd & 3rd male and female. New for 2007 Masters Division(50+) 1st, 2nd & 3rd male and female.
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| Aid |
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Four well stocked aid stations. Water, Gatorade, Coke and a wide variety of food and snacks. Water bottle recommended. Easy crew access, but handler not needed.
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| Weather |
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Unpredictable. Come prepared. Temperatures can range from below freezing to mid 90s.
Sunrise: 7:57 AM Sunset: 7:08 PM
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| Lodging |
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Holiday Inn Express 2901 4th Ave. Canyon, TX. 79015, 806-655-4445. Best Western Motel 2801 4th Ave. Canyon, TX. 79015, 1-800-428-2627. Camping available in Palo Duro State Park. We recommend Mesquite camp area. Hot showers available. Bring own soap and towels. For reservations call 512-389-8900.
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| Pre Race |
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Pre race pasta meal, race day info and packet pickup at W.T.A.M. University Student Dining Hall, alumni banquet facility. Race information, pasta dinner and packet pickup are Friday, October 19, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm at the banquet facility located at the corner of Russell Long Blvd and 26th Street, Canyon, TX.
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Bill Ross, Race Director
262 Cliffside
Amarillo, TX 79118
Home: (806)622-8197 • Cell: (806)236-6067
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| Confirmation |
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Lodging, pre race pasta dinner, packet pickup information will be sent upon receipt of entry.
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Entry Form -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Name_____________________________________________ 50 Mile___ 50K___ 20K___
Address__________________________________________ Phone_______________________
City_____________________________________________ State______ Zip____________
Age_____ Gender_____ T-Shirt Size_____ Email Address________________________
In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I assume full and complete
responsibility for any injury or illness which may directly or indirectly result
from my participation in the Palo Duro Trail 50 Run; and I hereby release and
hold harmless the directors, sponsors, promoters, officials and all persons and
entities associated with the event from any and all injury or damages. I state
that I run at my own risk.
Signature_______________________________________ Date_________________________
I have included $12 per guest for the prerace pasta meal. Total $______________
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