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2nd Annual Ski Run Road Challenge

Saturday, October 18th, 2008
8:00 AM
RUIDOSO, NEW MEXICO

Join us for New Mexico’s 20K High Altitude Challenge
2660 feet of pure fun !!

“It was a beautiful run & the support was fantastic”
Jan Tarr from Socorro, New Mexico, runner in the 2007 race.

The Race

Ski Run Road Challenge is a 20K(12.5 miles) uphill run (solo or team relay race) on a paved road -(Highway 532) in Lincoln County, Ruidoso, New Mexico. This race is sanctioned by USATF. All profits benefit Ski Apache Disabled Skier program.

Times

• Race starts 8 a.m. sharp at Eagle Creek Sports Complex.
• Relay buses provided by Lincoln County Tour Company will leave at 7.30 a.m. sharp, to drop off relay runners at MM3.5, MM6 & MM9.5.

Elevation & Relief stations

• 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

• Male & Female: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40- 49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 &over.
• Relay teams is open category ( any age or sex )

Registration - No registration on race day.

By mail: Must be postmarked no later that Oct 13 , 2008. Mail to: SRRC, P.O. Box 561, Ruidoso, NM 88355.

Internet registration: Active.com

Late Registration & Packet pick-up:
• Friday, Oct 17, 2008 at White Mountain Outdoor Store, 2810 Sudderth Dr (near Schlotzsky's) starting at 5 p.m. till 7 p.m.
• On race day Packet pick-up only at Starting Line, Eagle Creek Sports Complex parking lot
from 6.30 a.m. to 7.15 a.m.
•Team captain for Relay must pick up T-shirts & numbers for their entire team.

Costs:
• $25 if postmarked by 9/30/08, $30 through 10/12/08 and $50 on 10/17/08.
• Relay Teams of four runners : $120 if postmarked by 9/30/08, $130 through 10/12/08 and $170 on 10/17/08.

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.

T-Shirts & Awards & Food

The first 3 overall male and female individual finishers will receive a pair of New BalanceTM shoes and a carved Ruidoso bear.  Awards to first, second and third male & female in each age groups will be at the discretion of the race director. Members of the first place relay team each receive a carved Ruidoso Bear, awards for second and third teams. (No duplicate awards) All preregistered participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt with their packet. We make every effort to have sufficient shirts for all participants. Great food catered by Ski Apache will be available free of charge to runners & volunteers at the finish line (Ski Apache Plaza). Guests and spectators may purchase lunch.

Traffic Control

Since Hwy 532/Ski Run Road ends at Ski Apache parking lot (the finish line for the race), traffic will be closed to unauthorized vehicles from MM3 to MM12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Starting at noon, 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 cannot come back down before noon. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Accommodations

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

Safety

Since Hwy 532/Ski Run Road ends at Ski Apache parking lot (the finish line for the race), traffic will be closed to unauthorized vehicles from MM3 to MM12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Starting at noon, 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 cannot come back down before noon. NO EXCEPTIONS.

FOR YOUR SAFETY, RUNNERS STAY ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR THE ENTIRE RACE!

No Walkers, No bicycles, No strollers, No pets allowed, No devices with headphones..

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

MAP OF NEW MEXICO
(click for a larger size)

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 380 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 Alison Wren, a student at Ruidoso High School.

Website

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