IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ DTR changes explained: April Fools
+ Other regular DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden,
Wed/Sun Lone Tree
+ Events/Clinics: Active at Altitude clinics/retreats
+ Race calendar
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


DTR CHANGES - APRIL FOOLS
Just in case you didn't get it, the "Important Changes to DTR" message
was sent on April 1 - an April Fools joke. There is no:
Initiation Fee
Annual dues
Buying dinner for first time runners
Quiz
Shirt color requirement
DNA testing, although it's important that you don't litter, and we'll
see if we can talk Joe into sweeping the course on bike after the run; or
Drug testing, although Adam will be very upset if you beat him up a
hill. :)

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DTR AFFILIATED RUNS
Please contact the persons listed below for more information on these
runs.

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:
4/5: Chief Hosa
4/12: Upper Bear Creek Road, 5 mile sign.
4/19: Three Sisters from the yellow house to the top of Evergreen Peak
4/26: Flying J Ranch ( we run from the "Evergreen end", not the
Conifer end)
5/3: O'Fallon Park
5/10: Genesee Overlook
5/17: Evergreen Lake House

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.

LONE TREE
Jotham Matabi wants to see if there is interested in a Douglas County run:
"I'm thinking of starting and leading a run probably on Wednesday
evening or Sunday evenings if there's enough interest. The run would
be at Bluffs Regional Park,
http://co.douglas.co.us/publicworks/parksandtrails/Bluffs_Regional_Park.html
Address: 10099 Crooked Stick Trail, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Time between 5.00-6.00pm
Individuals can email me on this email if anyone is interested."
JMatabi@...

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, mail it to DenverTrailRunners-owner@yahoogroups.com, and we'll
post it to the group.

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EVENTS & CLINICS
4/18-20; Melody Fairchild Trail Running Weekend; Estes Park;
http://www.activeataltitude.com
5/16-18; Trail Running Weekend; Estes Park;
http://www.activeataltitude.com
6/20-22; Trail Running and Writing Retreat; Estes Park;
http://www.activeataltitude.com

5/30; Extra Mile Endurathon; ultrawalking; Boulder;
http://www.ultrawalk.com

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4/12; Sand Creek 5 miler; Denver, Stapleton; http://www.comastersrun.org

4/19; Greenland Trail Races; 8mi, 25km, 50km; Douglas County;
http://www.greenland50k.com

5/3; Collegiate Peaks Trail Run; 25mi, 50mi; Buena Vista;
http://www.collegiatepeakstrailrun.org

5/10, 4pm; Memorial Run; 5km; Writers Vista Park, Littleton;
http://www.comastersrun.org

5/10; Balarat Trail Run; 6mi; Jametown; www.balarat.dpsk12.org

5/14-6/2; Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon; Nepal; http://www.emstrek.com

5/17; Sky Mesa Pass Trail Marathon; Gateway, S of Grand Junction;
http://www.gatewaycanyons.com

6/7, 7:15pm; Teva X-1 Mud Run; Vail; http://tevamountaingames.com

6/8; Lärabar 10k Spring Runoff; Vail; http://tevamountaingames.com

6/14; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi, 2,000' vertical; Morrison; Sharon
Martin, 303-674-6441;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/schedules_standings.php?id=7

6/14; South Valley 10km; Ken Caryl, Littleton; http://www.comastersrun.org

6/21; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi, 3.700'; Echo Lake, 13mi S of Idaho
Springs; http://www.racingunderground.com

6/21, 6:00pm; La Sportiva Summer Solstice Twilight Trail Run; 5km,
10km, kids fun run; Vail http://www.vailrec.com/running.cfm

6/29; US Trail Championships and citizens races; 4km, 8km, 12km;
Steamboat Springs; http://www.runningseries.com/races/championships.php

7/4; Scar Top Mountain and Spruce Canyon Runs; 12km, 5km; Coal Creek
Cyn; http://www.racingunderground.com

7/6; La Sportiva Vail HillClimb; 7.5mi, 2,200' vertical; Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/running.cfm

7/12; Evergreen Mtn Trail Race; 10km; Alderfer OS Park, Evergreen;
Sharon Martin, 303-674-6441;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/schedules_standings.php?id=7
7/13; Mountain Madness; 12km; Genesee; http://www.comastersrun.org

7/20; La Sportiva Berry Picker; 6.5mi; Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/running.cfm
7/20; La Sportiva HalfMarathon; 14mi; Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/running.cfm

7/27; Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run; 12.7mi, 4.5km; Gilpin County;
http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/10; La Sportiva 10k at 10,000; Vail; http://www.vailrec.com/running.cfm

8/13; Fairmount Trail Run; 5km; Golden; http://www.comastersrun.org

8/23: Beaver Creek Vertical Ascent Running; 6 hours, 3.3mi, 2,100'
laps; http://beavercreek.snow.com/info/summer/evt.races.verticalascent.asp

8/24; Elk Meadow Trail Race; 5.6mi; Evergreen; http://www.comastersrun.org

9/6; Imogene Pass Run; 17.1mi; Ouray to Telluride;
http://www.imogenerun.com

9/7; La Sportiva Evergold 10km; Vail; http://www.vailrec.com/running.cfm

9/13; Elk Meadow/Bergen Peak Trail Races; 5.6mi, 11.5mi; Elk Meadow OS
Park, Evergreen; Sharon Martin, 303-674-6441;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/schedules_standings.php?id=7

9/20; Barr Lake 1/3-Marathon; Brighton; http://www.comastersrun.org

10/11; Lair O' the Bear Trail Races; 10mi run, 2mi fun run/walk;
Idledale; Sharon Martin, 303-674-6441;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/schedules_standings.php?id=7

10/19; Coal Creek X-C Challenge; 5.72mi; Louisville;
http://www.comastersrun.org

11/15; Chatfield 10-Miler; Chatfield State Park, Littleton;
http://www.comastersrun.org

Do you know of any other trail (primarily dirt), mountain (at altitude
and/or with significant climbing, dirt or paved), or snowshoe races?
Let us know so we can add it to the calendar.

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
Rocky Mountain Road Runners: Weekly training/social runs (Tue-Wash
Park, Wed-Track, Sat-long run on Highline Canal). Monthly race series
with a handicap start and scoring system (free for members, small fee
for non-members). http://www.rmrr.org

Nike Running Club: Tue evening, 5:30pm, 1 hr runs on the Cherry Creek
and Platte bike paths. Meet at the Niketown store, 16th & Glenarm,
downtown Denver. Several DTRs are regulars. (303) 623-6453

Downtown Denver lunch runs: Most weekdays, around noon. Meet outside
the downtown YMCA. Contact Dave via the ERC link.
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Lodge/7018/index.html

DTR member Lance Risi has started a running group in Parker. Meet at
the Parker Rec Center, near the swings, on the northwest side of the
building, at 5:30 PM, on Wednesdays. All Runners & Walkers are
welcome. For more info, contact lance_parker_rc@...

Phidippides Track Club: Tue evening track workouts near Cherry Creek
HS. http://www.phidippides.org/

BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

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DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores. Please support the
stores that support the trail running community.

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com