La Sportiva and Golite present the Twilight Trail Series and Golden
Gate Canyon Trail Run. Early registration ends this weekend. I also
need volunteers for these races.

The Twilight Trail Series is four Wed evening trail races over the
summer. The first race is this Wed, 6/22, 6.5mi, at White Ranch, from
the upper, West lot. It starts at 6:40pm. The course is a rolling mix
of smooth dirt and single track. There are a couple of steep,
technical descents, and one steep, ~1/2 mi climb. Mark Werner won this
race, in 2003, in 44:10; Bronwyn Morrissey was the first woman in 57:18

The other Twilight Series races are:
7/13, 10km, Elk Meadow Open Space Park, Evergreen.
7/27, 7.5mi, South Valley Open Space Park, Littleton
8/3, 6.9mi, White Ranch, upper lot, different course than 6/22.

There are discounts for HS students, and for 3 and 4 race
packages. Package discounts in advance only.


The 3rd annual Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, 12 miles, is Sunday,
6/26, at 8:30am. The race is at Golden Gate Canyon State Park, ~10 mi
S of Nederland, 15 mi W of Golden.

It's a beautiful course with a mix of single track, jeep, and dirt
roads. Some of the single track is steep and technical. It is held at
8,500'-9,500', with ~2,000' of climbing. This includes a 600' climb,
in 3/4mi, with a rock scramble at the top, after ~7.5mi. You run
through some beautiful forests and meadows, and have some great views
of the Indian Peaks and Continental Divide. Bill Raitter won last year
in 1:24:54; Karen Voss was the first woman in 1:49:46.

There are great prizes from La Sportiva and GoLite (thanks to Buzz),
Redfeather Snowshoes, Running Delights, Honey Stinger, Golden City
Brewery, gift certificates from Runners Roost, Boulder Running Company
and Two Feet to Go, and food from Vitamin Cottage.

More information (maps, directions, etc.), printable applications, and
links to online registration, for all races, are available at
www.runuphllracing.com