+ Thursday evening run: North Table Mtn (T=3, P=3; N=2)**
+ Saturday's Evergreen Runners Circle run: Bergen Peak/Elk Meadow race (T=3, P=3-5, N=2)**.
+ Imogene race entries for sale
+ Runners needed for Colo Relay
+ Races, clinics and other upcoming events

As we enter the fall, the weather can become more of a factor. I strongly encourage staying off muddy trails. So, be prepared for last minute changes to the Thursday run. Also, we will move the start time of the runs up to 6pm by the end of the month.

Also, it is getting dark earlier. We will try to start each run on time to take advantage of the waning daylight. Look for sunset data below.

 

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This Thursday's run is at North Table Mtn (T=3, P=3; N=2)**. The main group will start at 6:15pm sharp. A smaller, informal group usually starts around 5:30pm; look for Scott, Ray, Connie or Kim.
Sunset 7:18pm; End civil twilight 7:46pm.

 

Directions: From the intersection of hwys 6, 58 & 93 in Golden, go north on hwy 93 towards Boulder. Go ~1.4mi and turn right at Pine Ridge, the first street after Golden Gate Canyon. Go 2 short blocks to the end, then make a left on Wyoming. After Wyoming curves right, the parking lot for the trailhead will be on your left. There is no bathroom at the trailhead.

 

Route (see attached map): Start up the trail towards the water tank. Go right at the tank, take a left up the single track, left again through the fence, then, right up the 4WD road to the top. At the top, continue east, straight, on the old 4WD road. The road curves left, right, the left again. Make sure you stay on the south and east side of the fence. Continue north until you're about even with the radio towers on your left.* Follow the road as it curves left and goes down the hill and around the north side of the mountain. About midway, stay right at the service road junction* and continue around the mountain. The road turns into a trail. Follow the trail south along the east side of the mountain, then climb steeply up a ravine to the plateau. At the top, continue heading west towards the radio towers. When you hit the 4wd road, go left and retrace your route to the start.

Unless you are starting early, only the faster intermediate runners and better will be able to do the entire loop. It'll take the fastest runners 1:00+ to complete the loop. For everyone else, please do this as an out-and-back, turning around at ~30-35 minutes. The trail on the map was drawn by hand. The elevation profile is fairly accurate, but the distance is probably closer 7.5-8.0mi.

* Regrouping point. Please wait here to help guide new runners.

 

Schedule (subject to change):
9/16: Mt. Falcon Time Trial. Sunset 7:07pm; End civil twilight 7:34pm.
9/23: South Table Mtn. Sunset 6:55pm; End civil twilight 7:22pm.

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Saturday's Evergreen Runners Circle (ERC) run is the Bergen Peak/Elk Meadow race (T=3, P=3-5, N=2)**. See race details in calendar section.

 

Take Evergreen Parkway, hwy 74, exit 252 from I-70. Continue through Bergen Park, past the lower Elk Meadow lot, to the next light. Turn right at Stagecoach Blvd. and go about 1-mile to the lot.

 

The ERC runs are usually 60-90 minutes long. Occasionally, some people will start early, or run longer, to get in more mileage. They usually go out for coffee/breakfast afterwards. Several of us do the ERC runs, but I don't organize them. Please forward your questions to Dave via the ERC link below. For more info about the ERC schedules, go to:
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Lodge/7018/index.html

 

Schedule:
9/18: O'Fallon Park
9/25: Evergreen Lakehouse
10/2: Elk Meadow, lower lot

 

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From Paula Bowman: "I have 2 'Imogene Pass Run' entries available, one for a male 50-59 and one for a female 40-49. John & I will not be able to attend the Imogene Pass Run this year. If anyone is interested, I can be contacted at  303-843-2129 or email paula.bowman@..."

 

From Charlie Stanzione: "I have an Imogene entry available and would appreciate it if I could pass the word onto the group.  I can be contacted at cstanzione@...."

 

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From John Rice: " We are looking for a female runner to join our 10 person, mixed division, Colorado Relay Team (For information on race go to http://www.coloradorelay.com/).  One of our members has unfortunately dropped out and we need to replace her quickly!  Our team is made up varying running abilities.  We are simply looking to have a fun experience and enjoy the after party.  If you are interested please email me at jrice@... or call me at 303-717-9433."

 

From Kristin Pung: "We are in search of a [couple of] runner[s] for the Outward Bound Colorado relay. Anyone willing to run a mid-range leg of the relay. Our team is 30-something girls and boys who run between 37 min - 55 min 10ks. The relay is Sept. 24-25. Please contact Kristin Pung at hikingjayhawk@... if you are interested or know someone who is. THANK YOU!"

 

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9/8, 7pm; Marathon Movie Night (classic marathon finishes) and expert panel discussion; REI Denver; http://www.boulderbackroads.com/seminars.htm

 

9/11; Bergen Peak/Elk Meadow race; 11.5mi, 6mi; Sharon Martin, (303) 674-6441

 

9/11; Roadkill Trail Race; half-marathon, 10k, 5k; Kremmling; http://www.kremmlingchamber.com; Katrina@...; (970) 724-3472

 

9/11; Imogene Pass Run; 17.1mi; Ouray; http://www.imogenerun.com; johnjett@...; (970) 728-0251

 

9/12; Trophy Series; 9mi; Big Dry Creek trail, Westminster; http://www.rmrr.org; rmrr@...; (303) 871-8366

 

9/12; Desert R.A.T.S.; 6-day stage race on the Kokopeli Trail; 148mi; Fruita, CO - Moab, UT; http://www.geminiadventures.com

 

9/12; Race for the Health of It; 10k, 5k; Copper Mtn; http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1106834, http://www.summithealthquest.com/, Sue Falsey, 970 968-2104

 

9/18; Chatfield 10-mile; Chatfield State Park; http://www.comastersrun.org; Kim (303) 765-5512

 

9/18; Vail Evergold; 10k; Vail; http://www.vailrec.com; (970) 479-2280

 

9/18; Sombrero Ranch Roundup; 4.1mi; Estes Park; http://www.bolderboulder.com/sombrero.cfm; mattjenkins@...; (303) 444-7223

 

9/19; Golden Leaf; 13.5mi; Snowmass to Aspen; http://www.utemountaineer.com; (970) 925-9360

 

9/21, 7:30pm; Running Seminar with Bobby McGee; Schlessman Family YMCA, Colorado & Yale, Denver; $12 in advance, $15 at the door; John Oliva, 303-929-8681; John@...

 

10/2; Trophy Series; 8mi; Chatfield State Park, Littleton; http://www.rmrr.org; rmrr@...; (303) 871-8366

 

10/2; Danielesque Trail Run; 23k, 46k; White Ranch; http://www.pmimage.com/danielesque.html; (303) 271-1935

 

10/9; Telegraph Trail Run; 25k, 50k; Durango; http://www.durangomarathon.com; (970) 375-2413

 

10/17; Coal Creek XC Challenge; 5.5mi; Louisville; http://www.comastersrun.org;

 

11/7; Trophy Series; 10mi; Waterton Canyon; http://www.rmrr.org; rmrr@...; (303) 871-8366

 

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** Trail Rating - 1-5 scale, 1 being the easiest.
T = technical difficulty (rocks, narrow, curves, etc.)
P = physical difficulty (length, steepness and number of climbs)
N = navigational difficulty (ease of following the routes)