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States: IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI

Sun, Aug 31, 2008

Flatlanders 6 & 12 Hour MDA Benefit Run
Fenton, MO 7:30 a.m.
A 1.4 mile paved bike path around Fenton City Park. Time limit (hours): 12 Field limit: 70 Fee-pre:$35 Fee-post:$40 after 08/01/2008
T-shirt, Over-all and age group awards, medals to all 26.2 + mile . Anniversary: 3rd
David White, 1590 Highway HH Chamois, MO 65024, 573-763-5035 (H)
Email: slugrd@yahoo.com Web: http://www.stlouisultrarunnersgroup.net
Thu, Sep 11, 2008
Patriots' Run 9 hour and 11 minute event
Olathe, KS 12:00 pm
Two Trails Park. The outer 3/4 mile loop of the park. VERY flat and fast.
Time limit (hours): 9 hours, 11 minutes. Fee: $25
T-Shirts, finishers medals for ultra runners. Annual: 6th
Tony Drew, tonydrew@toto.net, 913-269-7191
Email: tonydrew@toto.net Web: http://www.patriotsrun.us

Sat, Sep 13, 2008
Lake City 50K
Winona Lake, IN 7:00 a.m.
100% paved; a few hills, but mostly flat., Time limit (hours): 8, Field limit: 400. Fee-pre: $ 58. Fee-post: $ 70 after Sep 1st. T-shirt; pre and post race dinner; finisher's awards mailed. Annual: 4th
Michael Skipper, 2009 E Pierceton Rd, 574-267-3306
Email: rd@lakecitymarathon.org Web: http://www.lakecitymarathon.com
Sat, Sep 20, 2008
North Country Trail Run 50 Miles & Marathon
Manistee, MI 7:30 a.m.
25 mile loop, single track trail. Excellent footing, 95% shaded. A few challenging hills.
Time limit (hours): 12.5 Field limit: 300 Fee-pre:$60.00 Fee-post:$75.00 after Sept 14
Long sleeve wicking shirt, finisher's award, post race barbecue. Anniversary: 9th
Steve Webster, 4045 Chicago Dr. Grandville, MI 49460, 616 261-9706 (w); 616 399-2870 (h)
Email: s.webster@stridersrun.com Web: http://www.stridersrun.com
Sat, Sep 20, 2008
Bohemian Alps 50K Endurance Run
Brainard, NE 7:00 a.m.
50L Hilly Gravel and Dirt Road Loop Course, some Cross Country, a little pavement, some Bike Trail, possible muddy roads. Fee-pre: $60 Fee-post: $70 after Sept 15
Long Sleeve T-Shirts, Finisher Award, Post Race Food and Drink, Aid Stops. Anniversary: 14
Dale Nielsen, Box 265 213 N. Madison Brainard, NE 68626, 402-545-2631 [h]
Email: dn50644@alltel.net Web: http://www.dalenielsen68626.tripod.com
Sat, Sep 20, 2008
Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic YUT-C 50K
Youngstown, OH 8:00 a.m.
Mostley wooded single track trail next to lakes, streams and waterfalls with some hills, rocks and roots. 85% dirt trail 15% smooth pavement . Very scenic!! Time limit (hrs): 10. Fee-pre: $40.00. Fee-post: $50.00 after Sept 1st
Synthetic shirt, stocked aid, cabin @ start/finish, post run food, door prizes. Annual: 4th
Bob Combs, 1959 Lexington Ave Warren, Ohio 44485, 330-395-8760 (H)
Email: tkapres@aol.com Web: http://teampr.info/yutc50K.html
Sat, Oct 4, 2008
Annual Children's Hospital 12 Hour Charity Run
Woodsfield, OH 8:00 a.m.
One mile rolling paved loop in downtown Woodsfield, traffic controlled. Time limit: 12
Race jackets, shirts, 3 meals and overnight accomodations. Annual: 31st
Charlie Kozlesky, 254 Brownstone Court, Westerville, Ohio 43081, 614-891-2194
Email: ckozlesk@columbus.rr.com
Sat, Oct 11, 2008
Heartland 100 & 50
Cassoday, KS 6:00 a.m.
A 50 mile out and back course on gravel roads through the tallgrass prairie. Approxiely 6,000 feet of climb. Time limit (hours): 30 for 100 and 14 for 50 mile
Field limit: 100 for both races. Fee-pre: $115 for 100 and $55 for 50. Fee-post: $140 for 100 mile, and $70 for 50 mile after Aug 1
T-shirts, Belt Buckles to 100 mile finishers, pre race dinner. Anniversary: 9th
Randy Albrecht, 7826 Westlawn Ct. Wichita, KS 67212, 316-721-8512
Email: heartland@ksultrarunners.org Web: http://www.ksultrarunners.org
Sun, Oct 12, 2008
Glacial Trail 50
Greenbush, WI 6:00 a.m.
Single track trail in the Northern Kettle Moraine State Forest
Time limit (hours): 12 Field limit: 200
Custom sweatshirt, finisher medal, post-race dinner. Anniversary: 22nd
Robert Wehner, 965 Elmwood Way, Hubertus, WI 53033, 262-370-7270
Email: rwehner@hotmail.com Web: http://www.badgerlandstriders.org
Sun, Oct 19, 2008
Stone Steps 50k
Cincinnati, OH 8:00 a.m.
Loop course on single track trails three times. Hilly course with rocks and roots. SW Ohio 50k Trail Race Series finale. Time limit 7 hours. 6th annual. $35 postmarked by Oct 1; $40 thereafter. $100 to 1st M/F, unique pottery for overall and age group winners. David Corfman, 7568 Kirkwood Drive, West Chester, OH 45069, (513)779-8332 (h). E-Mail: rd@stonesteps50k.com; web: www.stonesteps50k.com
Sat, Oct 25, 2008 (date moved from 10/18)
The North Face Endurance Challenge
Madison, WI 6:00 a.m.
Time limit (hours):12. Fee:$85
Whitney Eckert, 2828 Routh St. Suite 325, Dallas, TX 75214, 214.451.1913
Email: endurancechallenge@hawkeyeww.com Web:http://challenge.TheNorthFace.com
Sat, Oct 25, 2008
Door County Fall 50
Gills Rock, WI 7:00 a.m.
Rolling point-to-point course along the scenic western shoreline of Wisconsin's legendary Door County peninsula during peak Fall colors. Time limit (hours): 12. Field limit: 100. Fee-pre: $50. Fee-post: $60 after Aug 1
L/S TS, oversized medals on chains, entry includes post-race pizza & beer party. Annual: 3rd
Sean Ryan, 828 Allouez Terrace, Green Bay, WI 54301, 920-606-2458
Email: director@fall50.com Web: http://www.fall50.com
Sun, Oct 26, 2008
Run With Scissors Double Marathon and 60K Fun Run
Peninsula, OH 5:00 a.m.
Two 26.2 (plus) mile loops of hilly single track,bridle trails,rocks,roots,road and Towpath Trail.
Time limit (hours): 12. Field limit: 150. Fee-pre:$ 70. Fee-post:$90 after Sept 26
Gender specific, long sleeve tech shirt, finisher award, post race meal. Annual: 2nd
Roy Heger, 6760 Wadsworth Rd, Medina, OH 44256
Email: rapidrunner54@aol.com Web: http://www.wrtr.org
Sun, Oct 26, 2008
Dogwood Canyon Trail Run
Lampe, MO 8:00 a.m.
Set amid logging trails, hills, valleys, woods, fields, & streams. Fee-pre:$ 60.00. Fee-post:$80.00 after Sept 30
Top M/F $1000.00 ea - Tech shirt & North Face Vest all finishers
Carol Hodson, 2500 East Kearney Springfield, MO 65898, 417-873-5025
Email: fitness@basspro.com Web: http://www.basspro.com/fitness
Sun, Oct 26, 2008
Spirit of the Osage 50,000 Meter Endurance Run
Frankenstein, MO 8:00 a.m.
100% pavement. this is a hilly loop course through the towns of Frankenstein, Bonnots Mill, and Linn. Time limit (hours): 9 Field limit: 200 Fee-pre:$50 Fee-post:$60 after 09/10/2008
Belt buckles, t-shirts, over-all and age group awards. Anniversary: 2nd
David White, 1590 Highway HH Chamois, MO 65024, 573-763-5035 (H)
Email: slugrd@yahoo.com Web: http://www.stlouisultrarunnersgroup.net

Sun, Oct 26, 2008
BLUE SPRINGS 50/50, 26.2
Blue Springs, MO 7:00 a.m.
Very fast, gently rolling crushed stone bike path along Little Blue River
Time limit (hours): 10. Field limit: 100. Fee-pre: $20. Fee-post: $30 after Fri 24
T-shirts, custom clay medalions for winners. Annual: 15th
Lou Joline, 64 Anchor Drive, Lake Tapawingo, MO 64015, 816-679-8185 (c)
Email: ljoline@aol.com Web: http://BSrun.com
Sat, Nov 1, 2008
Owen-Putnam 50/50 Trail Run
Spencer, IN 7:00 a.m.
Several times around a rolling to hilly loop on rugged trails, fireroads, and county roads in and around the Owen-Putnam State Forest 10 miles west of Spencer. Time limit (hours): 8. Field limit: 100. Fee-pre:$ 50-mile $60, 50-K $45, 13.2 fun run $25. Fee-post:$$65, $50, $30 after Oct 13.
Long sleeve T-shirts, finisher's awards. Annual: 16th
David Glass, 1080 Hancock School Road, Spencer, IN 47460, 812-829-1646 (h)
Email: glass1646@earthlink.net Web: http://www.OPSFultramarathon.com

Sun, Nov 30, 2008
DUDE, WHERE'S THE TRAIL? 50K TRAIL RUN
Blue Springs, MO 8:00 a.m.
An entertaining non-competitive run around two large lakes. Lots of woods, trails & some roads. Turkey, elk, Buffalo
Time limit (hours): 9. Field limit: 40. Fee-pre: $20. Fee-post: $30 after Fri Nov 28. T-shirt, souvenir, awards for the winners of the quiz (this is not a race). Annual: 4th
Lou Joline, 64 Anchor Drive, Lake Tapawingo, MO 64015, 816-679-8185 (c)
Email: ljoline@aol.com Web: http://www.BSRUN.com
Mon, Feb 2, 2009
Arrowhead 135 mile Winter Ultra
International Falls, MN 7:00 a.m.
On foot, snowshoes, bike or skis; remote, snowy, hilly, state wilderness trail near Canadian border in Northern Minnesota. Time limit (hours): 60 h Field limit: 75. Fee-pre:$ 150. Fee-post:$200 after Nov 15
Gearcheck, Pre-race meet on Sun,T-shirts, maps; handmade trophy to all finishers. Annual: 5th
Pierre & Cheryl Ostor, c/o Park Tool, 6 Long Lake Rd., St. Paul MN 55115 USA, (w) 651-777-6868
Email: info@arrowheadultra.com Web: http://www.arrowheadultra.com

Sun, Apr 5, 2009
BREW TO BREW 44 MILE SOLO & RELAY
Kansas City, MO 6:00 a.m.
A ten leg relay from KC to Lawrence for 1 to 10 runners. Roads, dirt roads, & bike path. Time limit (hours): 10. Field limit: 2200. Fee-pre: $22. Fee-post: $30 after Mar 12. Shirts, hats, sox, vests, tatoos, food and beer are all extra.
Annual: 15th
Lou Joline, 64 Anchor Drive, Lake Tapawingo, MO 64015, 816-679-8185 (c)
Email: ljoline@aol.com Web: http://www.brewtobrew.com

Sat, Apr 18, 2009
Trail Mix Race Minnesota 50k
Bloomington, MN 7:00 a.m.
A 4-loop course, 7.75 miles each. Moderately hilly on wood chip & grass trails. Fee-pre: $43.00. Fee-post: $55.00 after apr 17. Long sleeve t-shirts to all. Finisher's t-shirts & medals to all finishers. Annual: 17th
OC Williams, 2929 Ewing Ave N -Robbinsdale, MN 55422, 763-588-1132
Email: ocw1949@aol.com Web: http://www.trailmixracemn.org
Sat, Apr 25, 2009
Chippewa Moraine 50km
New Auburn, Wisconsin, WI 8:00 a.m.
Historic Ice Age Trail along the Western unit. Scenic, rollercoaster, single-track trail traversing through woodlands, lakes, swamps, and pine needles. Time limit (hours): 10. Field limit: 300. Fee-pre: $45. Fee-post: $55 after Mar 16. Tech shirt, finisher's print, awards, prizes, post-race dinner. Annual: 2nd
Wynn Davis, W12240 850th Ave. River Falls, WI 54022, 715-220-8303 (c)
Email: wynncd@yahoo.com Web: http://www.chippewa50.com

Sat, Jul 31, 2009
Rebel Summer Scorcher 12-Hour Run
Sioux Rapids, IA 8:00 a.m.
1/2 Mile loop, grass course. Field limit: 40. Fee-pre:$35. Fee-post:$40 after Jul 21. Tshirt, Certificate of Achievement, trophy for overall M-F. Annual 2nd
Chris Smith, 4440 US HWY 71 South, Sioux Rapids, IA 50585, 712-295-6053(h)
Email: csmith@sioux-central.k12.ia.us. Web: http://www2.sioux-central.k12.ia.us/dept/teachers/csmith/xc/rss-info.htm