| Description: |
Nestled in the urban county of Union, in between the two ridges of the Watchung Mountains, is a rugged stretch of forest with an extensive trail network great for trail running. The 7-8 mile long course will take runners around the beautiful Surprise Lake, through the deserted village of Feltville and the Pine Forest, then uphill to the finish. |
| Course: |
Runners will negotiate very rocky terrain with plenty of short, steep hills. There will also be a stream crossing included. Expect an exhausting race! Food will abound; runners will have a splendid choice of food including Tender Vittles, Milkbone Dog Biscuits, chicken feed, and dehydrated rat. Choice of drink include gathered underarm sweat and toxic waste imported directly from Three Mile Island. Butt-Ugly T-Shirts will also be issued. |
| Hill Scale: |
6 out of 10 (plenty of short, steep hills) |
| Contour Scale: |
7 out of 10 (very rocky in most places, stream crossing) |
| Awards: |
Not your typical overall, masters, and 5 year age group awards! |
| Age: |
MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO RACE. |
| Overall Series Scoring: |
Will count toward the King and Queen of the Trails at the end of the year. Details of scoring is posted on www.sportingx.com. |
| Discount Rules: |
If you choose the 5 race discount, you will get credit for any 5 races in the 2004 series. At each race, go to the pre-registration line. We will have a separate list of names available there. NOTICE: The 5 race discount is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to next year's series. If you fail to make 5 races this year, we cannot allow a refund for the races you didn't do. |
| Directions, From the West: |
I-78 Exit 45 (Rt. 527 Glenside Ave.). Turn right onto Glenside. Go 0.5 mi. and make left on Tracy Drive (Rt. 645). Drive over bridge and go 0.5 mi. to clearing. A playground will be prominent in the center of the clearing. Park in the lots provided. |
| Directions, From the East: |
I-78 Exit 43 to Diamond Hill Rd. First right to McMane and cross over I-78. At end of road make left onto Glenside Ave. (Rt. 527). Go a little more than a mile, then make right on Tracy Drive (Rt. 645). Drive over bridge and go 0.5 mi. to clearing. A playground will be prominent in the center of the clearing. Park in the lots provided. |
| Application and full details: |
Are at www.sportingx.com |
| Event Contact: |
Peter Priolo |
| Contact Phone: |
908-229-9687 |
| E-mail Address: |
ironpete@aol.com |
| Web Site: |
www.sportingx.com |
