5th Annual Ski Run Road Challenge
12M Solo, 12M Relay & 3M Runs

Saturday, October 29, 2011. 8:00 am
RUIDOSO, New Mexico

The Race

Ski Run Road Challenge is a 12M run (solo or team relay) & 3M Fun run New in 2011 on a paved road (Hwy 532 or Ski run road) in Lincoln County among the beautiful Sacramento mountains in SE New Mexico in the gorgeous town of Ruidoso(6900 feet). It is a point to point run, uphill till MM 9.5 (10000 feet) with a downhill finish at Ski Apache Plaza (9600 feet). It is sanctioned by the USA Track & Field. All proceeds will benefit the Ski Apache Adaptive Skier Program.

Times

• Race starts 8 a.m. sharp at Eagle Creek Sports Complex.
• Briefing at 7:15 am
• Team relay buses will leave at 7:30 a.m to drop off team members at MM3, MM6.1, MM9.5.

Elevation & Relief stations

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• Start: 7319 feet
• MM3.3: 7608 feet (Water & energy drink available)
• MM6: 8645 feet (Water & energy drink available)
• MM9.5: 9959 feet (Water & energy drink available)
• Finish at Ski Apache Plaza: 9970 feet

Age Groups

• Solo Male & Female: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40- 49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 &over.
• Relay Teams: Male, Female or Co-ed.

Registration

No Registration on race day (no exceptions)

Snail mail: Must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, October 26th, 2011. Mail to : SRRC, P.O. Box 561, Ruidoso, NM 88355.

INTERNET REGISTRATION ON:

ACTIVE.COM

Late registration / Packet pick up & Free pre race dinner:
• Friday, October 28th, 2011 at the race headquarters, packet pick up, Landlocked Restaurant & Bar (441 Mechem Drive #575-257-9559) starting at 1 pm till 5 pm. Free Spaghetti dinner starting at 5 pm till 8 pm (only for 12M solo or relay runners, show your race#) at Landlocked.
  
Costs:
• 12M SOLO: $25 before 9/30/11; $30 through 10/15/11; $35 through 10/27/11; $45 on 10/28/1.
• 3M FUN RUN: $15 through 10/27/11; $30 on 10/28/11.
• Youth: (under 19): $20 through 10/28/11.
• MILITARY12M SOLO: $25.
• MILITARY RELAY: $100 till 10/28/11.
• 4 Persons Relay (Male, Female, Co-ed): $120 before 9/30/11; $150 through 10/15/11; $175 through 10/27/11; $195 on 10/28/11.

The Cause

Started in 1976, Ski Apache Disabled Skiers Program is one of the oldest adaptive ski schools in the country. The goal of SADSP is to provide snow sports instruction to any person with a permanent disability, regardless of the type of extent of disability or financial limitations. SADSP works with individuals, schools, NMSB & VI, rehabilitation centers, occupational and physical therapy centers. Ski Apache Adaptive Skier Program.

T-Shirts/Best Costume/ Awards / Food&LiveMusicin2011

The first 3 overall Male & Female winners of the 12M race will receive a now “ classic” Ruidoso carved bear (voted best award by Texas Triathlete News in 2008). First Relay Male, Female & Co-ed members will receive a Ruidoso carved bear. To celebrate our 5th anniversary each finisher of the races (12M & 3M runs) will have a commemorative T-shirt & a special Ruidoso lapel pin. Best costume awards too !!!  We make every effort to have sufficient shirts for all participants. Great food catered by Ski Apache will be available free of charge for runners & volunteers at the finish line (Ski Apache Plaza). Guests and spectators may purchase lunch. Live music will entertain the crowd on the patio !!!!

Traffic Control and Safety

Since Hwy 532(Ski run road) ends at Ski Apache parking lot (the finish line of the race, traffic will be closed, enforced by state police, to unauthorized vehicles from MM3 to MM12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Starting at 12 p.m shuttle buses will return finishers to the starting point of the race. Any private/unauthorized vehicles MUST start the drive to the finish line before 8 a.m. and can not come back down before 12 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS.  

RUNNERS FOR YOUR SAFETY STAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AT ALL TIMES TRAFFIC ON RACE DAY MIGHT BE COMING DOWN THE HILL, BE VERY CAUTIOUS

No Race walkers for the 12M run, No bicycles, No strollers, No pets allowed.

Accommodations

• The High Country Lodge, 859 Hwy 48, Alto, NM 88312(575-336-4321 or 1-800-845-7265) www.highcountrylodge.net Help support the race by making your reservations at the closest lodging establishment to the start of the race. (1-2 guests: $59, 3-6 guests $69; mention “Ski Run Road Challenge” when making your reservation)

• Check Websites such as www.ruidosonow.com, www.ruidoso.net, www.goruidosonow.com ruidosovisitorguide.com.

Weather/Clothing

The average October temperatures in Ruidoso are low 31, high 68. At this elevation, be prepared for the “unexpected.” Weather can change suddenly. Participants are encouraged to have adequate clothing available at the finish line. A race vehicle will be available to carry a bag (preferably the same as your packet) with your bib number to the finish line to be collected at the end of the race.

Directions

NORTH: From I-25 South take exit 139, Hwy 380 east to Carrizozo then Hwy 37 to Nogal, Hwy 48 to Ruidoso, turn right to Ski Run Road (#532).
SOUTH :: From Las Cruces, NM take Hwy 70 NE to Alamogordo then north to Ruidoso, proceed on Hwy 48 six miles north of Ruidoso to Ski Run Road(#532). From El Paso, TX take Hwy 54 north to Alamogordo, NM then HWY 70 north to Ruidoso, proceed on Hwy 48 six miles north of Ruidoso to Ski Run Road (#532).
EAST: From Roswell, NM take Hwy 70 West to Ruidoso, then proceed on Hwy 48, six miles north of Ruidoso to Ski Run Road (#532).

Information

Race Director: Frederic Moras

(575) 257-9507 or (575) 937-7106; email info@skirunroadchallenge.com

Logo

The logo was designed by Steve Dirk.

Website

The website was designed by Mark Doth of Grindstone Graphics and Marketing Services, Inc.