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Fall Fell Trail Race
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Fall Fell 7-Mile Trail Run
10/21/2007 (Sun)
8:00 a.m.  
Shelter #1, Kill Creek Park
Olathe, KS

 
Dick Ross' Photos from seekcrun.com
 
This was the first-ever off-pavement trail running event at Kill Creek Park. It was a low-key FUN trail race, like many of our smaller events. The Kill Creek Trail system is fairly technical, and has roots, rocks and two stream crossings, during our race.  It's a beautiful park...you need to check it out, if you haven't been there before.

We raised $214 for ERTA for trail maintenance, despite our low $8 entry fee. Many gave more than $8, and we keep expenses low.

We gave away some nice running-related stuff from Garry Gribble's Running Sports, and a pair of shoes from Vasque.

Many thanks to the volunteers, and to Shane Jones for helping me mark the course the night before. I've never known a guy that could keep a cigar lit while running on the "Eddy Trail" with his hands full.

Happy trails,
Bad Ben

This was a low-key trail event, like our last one.

The Kill Creek Trail system was constructed and is maintained (with a lot of hard work) by the Earth Riders Trail Association (ERTA).  This trail is fairly technical, and has roots, rocks and two stream crossings for our race.

 

$8 Day of Race Entry Fee, (and sign the waiver).

Sign-up Day of Race Only.  Please show up at least 30 minutes prior to 8 a.m.

Proceeds from the race will go to ERTA for Trail Maintenance.

 

SPECIAL NOTE: This is an event that could be cancelled (by the Park Authorities) due to weather-related muddy conditions on the course.  If so, we will have coffee & donuts and a drawing in Shelter #1, (and you won't be charged a thing).  We will have fun, either way.  Prizes courtesy of the Trail Nerds, Vasque shoes, and Garry Gribble's Running Sports. Tax-deductible donations written to "ERTA" will be appreciated.

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Rick Mayo Strides Out. Photo by Dick Ross

Kill Creek Park information and Directions.

 

Kansas City Trail Nerds Series Event

*7 Points* (KC Trail Nerds Series Race),

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More information:

Ben Holmes, 816-810-0440

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