Running With Scissors application
The application for the second Running With Scissors on Sunday, October 26, is available here. Note: this year the race will be held in Peninsula.
CVNPA Fun Run and Fall Running Series
The Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association will be hosting a Fun Run Series (free, non-competitive runs) and second is our Fall Running Series (competitive, cross country style runs throughout the month of October) in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. (Note: these runs are not part of the WRTR Series.)
Fun Run Series
Wednesday, May 21 7 p.m. Horseshoe Pond Major Rd.
Wednesday, July 30 7 p.m. Pine Hollow Quick Rd.
These free, non-competitive runs will take you through some of the most beautiful parts of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The format will be flexible, depending on weather conditions. The Fun Run Series will also give you the opportunity to experience the park throughout they year while helping you get ready for the CVNPA 2008 Fall Running Series, which begins in October.
You do not need to register for the Fun Runs Series.
2008 Fall Running Series
Tuesday, Oct. 7 6 p.m. Station Bridge
Tuesday, Oct 14 6 p.m. Octagon Shelter
Friday, Oct 17 9 p.m. Kendall Lakes – SPECIAL Full Moon Run
Tuesday, Oct 21 6 p.m. Oak Hill
Tuesday, Oct 28 6 p.m. Boston Store
These competitive, cross country style runs begin at a different location each date and will be between 3 to 6 miles. To add to the fun, details remain a secret until the evening of the run. The entry fee is $5 per event or you can support Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association (CVNPA) by signing up for the series. Series Registration includes:
• Membership in the CVNPA
• Special commemorative clothing item
Awards are based on series points and are awarded by 10 year age groups. Registration for the Fall Running will be begin in July or August.
For more information about the running series please email runner@cvnpa.org.
Maps of the National Park can be found here.
WRTR Announces Donation to New CVNPA Program
Western Reserve Trail Running is proud to announce a $5,000 donation to the new Trails Forever endowment program of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association (CVNPA).
View the Thank You Letter from CVNPA.
Green Jewel 100K/50K Fun Runs - May 3
The application and additional info about the Green Jewel 100K and 50K Fun Runs on Saturday, May 3, is now available at greenjewel.org
Fools Run Results
Results from the Fools Run 50K and 25K are available here on Lloyd Thomas’ blog. (Note: link updated on April 11, 2008.)
We’re proud to announce that in 2009, the Fools Run will be part of the Western Reserve Trail Running Series.
Fools FA - April 6
The Fools FA organized by Lloyd Thomas will be held on Sunday, April 6 and includes a course within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The distance options are 50K and 25K. More information on the run is available on Lloyd’s blog.
(Note: the Fools FA is not part of the Western Reserve Trail Running Series.)
Sneak Peek - Green Jewel 100K course
Saturday May 3, 5AM
Note: TENTATIVE - Course will have additional distance to get to 100K length.
Winter BT50K Results
The results for the Winter Buckeye Trail 50K, Marathon and Half-Marathon are posted here on the BT50K web site. (Note - revised results posted on 2/4/08.)
As Kurt Osadchuk, the WRTR recordkeeper notes:
“We have a 86 way tie for series points and Wyatt Hornsby would win with the lowest time of the BT Winter 50K.”
Updated List of Series Races
January 26 - Winter Buckeye Trail 50K, Marathon and Half-Marathon
July 12 - Muddy Paws 5M and 10M
July 19 - Buckeye Trail 50K
August 2 - Burning River 100 Mile Endurance Run
September 20 - YUT-C 50K
October 12- Towpath Marathon and Half-Marathon
October 26 - Running With Scissors Double Marathon and 60K
(additional races may be added throughout the year)