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Make tracks where the Dinosaurs made tracks 150 million years ago!

The Spring Trail Run takes place on Sunday March 3rd on the SUPERB Klondike Bluffs Trails, North of Moab, UT. It is a super fun course featuring Classic Moab Singletrack including slickrock, red dirt trails, and scenic views of Arches National Park.

Two run course options are available - the 8k trail run and half marathon trail run. Both courses use a section of foot-only track that goes by an actual dinosaur track site. This trail, the Dinosaur Stomping Ground Trail, combined with Mega-Steps Trail were built by Trail Mix volunteers as well as our local chapter paleontology members and the Sierra Club. This area is what paleontologists call the Dinosaur Dance Floor. IÕm certain you also will enjoy dancing on this beautiful and unique trail!

Schedule FRIDAY March 1st (Swim & Packet Pickup) at Moab Rec Center Pool 6:00pm Packet Pickup Opens 6:15pm First Swim Heat 8:00pm Swim Finish 8:00pm Packet Pickup Closes SATURDAY March 2nd (Du & Tri) at North Klondike Trails 7:00am Packet Pickup Opens 8:15am Wave-1 of Duathlon 8:30am Final Duathlon Wave 9:30am Award Pickup Opens SUNDAY March 3rd (Trail Run) at North Klondike Trails 7:00am Packet Pickup Opens 8:00am Wave-1 Starts 8:20am Final Wave Starts 9:15am Award Pickup Opens

Registration: Online registration opens on October 1st, 2018. Registration includes a well marked super-fun course with aid stations, chip timing, t-shirt, post race meal, finisher's medal, and awards for the top finishers.

Register Online Register by Mail Entry Fees 8k Trail Run: Oct. 1 - Oct. 31: $50 Nov. 1 - Dec. 31: $60 Jan. 1 - Feb. 28: $65 At Packet Pickup: $75 Half Marathon Oct. 1 - Oct. 31: $70 Nov. 1 - Dec. 31: $80 Jan. 1 - Feb. 28: $85 At Packet Pickup: $90

Awards:

• Half Marathon Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall male and female finishers. In addition, age group awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. All finishers within the cutoff will receive a finisher medal.
• 8k Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall male and female finishers. All finishers within the cutoff will receive a finisher medal.

Start times: 8:00 a.m. There will be 5 waves, 3 minutes apart. Chip timing by Racing Underground. Half Marathon cutoff at the first aid station and must finish in 4.5 hrs to be eligible for finishers medal.

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8k & Half Marathon Course Description: Don't be deceived by the drive to the start (which honestly is quite barren and boring) because hidden just a short distance from the start line is a magical wonderland of amazing and unique features. The single-track is welcoming and, well, perfect.

You will start with a meandering climb up a small creek bed weaving through unique rock formations before opening up into the dinosaur dancing floor; a gigantic smooth white slickrock surface with literally 100's of Therapod tracks. From here the climb continues a short distance further to a ridgeline with a nice dirt single-track and spectacular views of Salt Valley, Arches National Park and the snow-covered LaSal Mountain range.

The route continues with a fast curvy single-track downhill through a series of desert coves with cactus in bloom. The 8kers will continue to the finish and the half marathoners will continue to flow along the Dino-Flow single-track, a very fun trail.

After the second aid station at mile 6 the course gets more technical as you scamper up down and around the unique rock formations before turning up the Little Salty climb. The very welcoming aid station is along the ridge about 1/2 way up the climb where more amazing views await. You can see as far as the Bookcliffs, San Rafael Swell and the Henry Mountains.

The dirt 4x4 road along the ridge is cruisy, leading to the Baby Steps descent. Leaders will fly down the mile or two of the steps, although most will take the trail as its namesake recommends: with baby steps.

At this point in the race time will seem to have stopped and you will feel cozy, calm and you will be amazed how good you feel and how far you've come. Something about this course is very special: perhaps an aura in the air or the ghosts of ancient Indian athletes casting their spirit upon you. But don't get too out there or let your mind wander too much: instead stock up at the next aid station. The last couple miles are tough and will remind you that you are alive and human and you wind around the hoo doos and other unique geologic features. The final 1/4 mile to the finish is mostly downhill and fast. You will have earned your finishers medal!

At the start line you'll get a list of 15 nature-related items that you'll search for during the race, and take a photo of (bring your smartphone or digital camara.) If you find them all you'll receive a cool prize at the finish! It's not too hard. This event limited to the first 50 people who sign up, and the $10 fee will be a 100% donation to the non-profit group, Trail Mix, they build and maintain local trails. You can sign up online when registering.

Directions to the Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center: The Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center is located at 374 N Park Ave, Moab, UT 84532. From Main Street in Moab, head west on W 400 N. The Recreation and Aquatic Center will be located on your left in the northwest corner of Swanny City Park at the intersection of W 400 N and N Park Ave.

Directions to the Start: From Moab head North (towards I-70) on Hwy 191 for 21 miles to the signed right-hand turn for North Klondike Trails. Park in the designated lots or along-side the dirt road. Please carpool! Parking is limited. Please allow 20 minutes to drive there and another 15 min to park and walk/ride to the start. It is advised to bring a backpack for your transition gear so that you can ride your bike to the start, as some parking spaces are about a mile away.

Travel Info:Click Here for printable travel info.

Discount Rooms Available, Mention you are racing the MOAB SPRING TRAIL RUN or OFF-ROAD DUATHLON/TRIATHLON for a discount! Reservations must be made by February 15th 2019 to receive the discounted rate.

• Bighorn Lodge: 1-800-325-6171 or 435-259-6171
• Redstone Inn: 1-800-772-1972 or 435-259-3500
• Rustic Inn: 435-259-6177

*these are all locally owned, AAA approved hotels centrally located on or near Main Street, Moab.

Questions or need more info? Please email Nellie at info@trainingrx.com or call 970-389-4838 (Expect 3 days for return phone calls, I will not return calls with questions that are answered on the website.)

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