IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ South Table Mountain Open House
+ Clothing for the homeless
+ Thursday run
+ Other group runs
+ Mountain Film Festival
+ Carpools and group trips
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Races

Jefferson County (JEFFCO) Open Space (OS) is holding an open house on
South Table Mountain (STM), Tuesday, Oct 24. This is your chance to
learn about the history and plans for STM, and give your opinion about
how you would like to see the park developed.

The open house runs from 6:00-8:30pm. OS staff will give a short
presentation at 6:30pm. They will be there throughout the evening to
explain the existing ownership boundaries and trails, answer
questions, and to have your comments recorded for consideration.

STM is one of our regular run locations. How the park is developed
will affect how we and others can use the park in the future. I
encourage you to attend the open house, and/or send in your comments
about the future of STM. They need to hear the voice of trail runners.

JEFFCO OS has owned part of STM since 1977. In 2004, they purchased
additional land. This now enables them to develop a park and trail
system. However, some of STM still remains in private hands. You'll be
surprised to see where the private land is, including the Castle
Rock/Golden Stairs.

The open house will be at the OS offices, 700 Jefferson County
Parkway, Golden. This is behind the Taj Mahal. Take hwy 6 to the light
just W of C470, or about 1mi S of Lookout Mtn Rd. This is Heritage Rd
& hwy 93 to the SW, and Jefferson County Parkway to the NE. Turn on
Jefferson County Parkway (right from Denver, left from
Golden/Boulder). The OS offices are about 1/4 mi down, on the left.

For more info, including how to send in comments if you can't attend
this Tuesday, go to
http://jeffco.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R147.htm

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CLOTHING 4 HOMELESS
It's time to clear out those old running shoes and race shirts taking
up space in your closet. Every year, I collect clothing from various
running groups, and take it to homeless shelters. I will collect your
old shoes and shirts, at the Thursday night runs, over the next
several weeks.

You can do this yourself too, and get a tax donation. Several running
stores recycle old shoes. I know Runners Roost does,
http://www.runnersroost.com/reuseashoeprogram2.html . There are
several places in Boulder,
http://www.boulderrunning.com/oneworldrunning/shoedrop.php . You can
also check other running stores. I usually take the clothing to the
Denver Rescue Mission, http://www.denverrescuemission.org , 303-313-2413

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THURSDAY RUN
Location: South Valley Park. Note changes to the suggested routes,
recently updated on the web site.

Time: The early group starts around 5:30pm. The main group will start
at 6:15pm. Back to the Regular starting time.

Sunset 6:06pm. End civil twilight 6:34pm.

Run notes: Slower and intermediate/faster runners will take different
routes from the start. Intermediate and faster runners will take
different routes on the way back. Please regroup at key junctions.
Experienced DTR runners, please greet newer DTR runners, and help
guide them on the trail.

If you are new to DTR, or unfamiliar with the trails, directions or
ratings, please follow the link below to maps, route descriptions,
driving directions, FAQs, and other information.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

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OTHER GROUPS

SATURDAY EVERGREEN
The Evergreen Runners Circle (ERC) holds FREE runs every Saturday,
8:30am, on trails, in the Evergreen area. Several DTR regulars join
these runs. The ERC runs are typically about 60 minutes long. They
usually go out for coffee/breakfast afterwards. 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:
10/28: Genesee Overlook
11/4: Alderfer/3 Sisters
11/11: Upper Bear Creek Rd, 5mi mark
11/18: Chief Hosa


SUNDAY GOLDEN
Golden weekend runs are Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Meet outside Brooks
Field, CSM Stadium, on 12th Street in Golden, and run on one of six or
more different routes in the Golden area. All of the courses allow for
varying lengths (e.g. 6-14+ miles) and paces, depending on the
interests of the runners on that day. For further information contact
Ron Benioff at rnbenioff@... 303-279-6152.

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MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
The Telluride Mountain Film Festival is coming to Golden. The films
will show Friday, Oct. 27, at the American Mountaineering Center, 710
10th Street, Golden. The showing is a benefit for the Alpine Rescue
Team. Tickets and info are available at http://www.alpinerescueteam.org

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GROUP OUTINGS/CARPOOLS
Interested in carpooling or group road trips to upcoming races? Let me
know.

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CLINICS and TALKS
10/29; Trail Running 101 Form Clinic; west Denver foothills;
303-870-0487; http://www.runuphillracing.com
11/12; Easy Road Running Form Clinic; west Denver area; 303-870-0487;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

There is space available in both clinics. Pre-registration only.
Applications are available online, at area running stores, and I'll
bring some to the Thursday night runs.

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FEATURED RACES
*11/1, Halloween Havoc. This is a 5mi, nighttime, trail team race, at
Bear Creek Lake Park, for teams of 4 runners. All runners will race at
the same time. Individual times will be added together for the team
scores. You can sign up with a group of 4, for $50. You can also sign
up as an individual, for $15, and will be placed on a team with other
individuals. Let me know if you are interested in being on a team with
other DTR members. Sign up online, at a Lakewood recreation center, or
at Runners Roost, Lakewood.

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RACE CALENDAR
10/28; Goblin Valley Ultra; 50km; near Green River, UT;
http://www.goblinvalleyultra.com

10/29; Fall X-C Series #3; 5.5mi; Colo Springs; http://www.pprrun.org

*11/1, 6pm; Halloween Havoc; 4-person relay, ~5mi; Bear Creek Lake
Park; Chris Justice, 303-987-5422;
http://recreation-lakewood.org/public/product.asp?dept%5Fid=1938&pfid=23266&pind\
ex=1

11/4; Nielsen Challenge; 2mi; Colo Springs; http://www.pprrun.org

11/5; RMRR Trophy Series #11; 10mi; Waterton Canyon; http://www.rmrr.org

11/18; Chatfield 10 Miler; http://www.comastersrun.org

11/25; Gobbler Chase Snowshoe Race; 5K; Copper Mountain;
http://www.villageatcopper.com

11/18; Turkey Trot Predict; 5km; Colo Springs; http://www.pprrun.org

12/3; Colder Bolder Cross Country Challenge; 5km; Boulder;
http://www.bolderboulder.com

12/16; Rudolph's' Revenge; 5k/10k; Chatfield State Park;
http://www.winterdistanceseries.com

12/10; Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series #1; 10k, 5k, Kiddie K,
dash for cash; (970) 476-6797, http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

1/6; Turquoise Lake Snowshoe Run; 20mi; Leadville;
http://www.salidarec.com/ccrc

1/7; Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series #2; 10k, 5k, Kiddie k,
dash for cash; (970) 476-6797, http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

1/13, 5:30pm; Snowfest Snowshoe Scramble; 5k, 10k; Telluride;
http://www.tellurideskiresort.com

2/4; Frisco Gold Rush; 7k snowshoe, also x-c ski races; Frisco Nordic
Center; http://www.emgcolorado.com/

2/11; Screamin' Snowman Snowshoe Race; 5k/10k; Eldora Mtn, Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com

2/11; Beaver Creek Snowshoe Adventure Series #3, N. American
Championships; 10k, 5k, Kiddie K, dash for cash; (970) 476-6797,
http://www.bcsnowshoe.com

3/7; Snowshoe Shuffle Snowshoe; 10k, 5k, Kiddie k, dash for cash;
Beaver Creek; (970) 476-6797, http://www.bcsnowshoe.com