The Mt. Wilson Trail Race has been rescheduled and will take place Saturday, June 7. The following is a press release with more information.
NOTHING CAN STOP CALIFORNIA’S SECOND OLDEST TRAIL RACE-100 YEARS OF THE MOUNT WILSON TRAIL RACE.
PARTICIPATE
The Mount Wilson Trail Race is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year! After the Santa Anita Fires and recent mudslide debris from rains, the race is officially a go-go! The Trail Race will occur this coming Saturday, June 7th, 2008 at 7:30am sharp and the Kids Mile Fun Run will begin at 8:00am sharp. The 8.6 mile which starts and ends in Kersting Court, is run along the Mt. Wilson Trail to Orchard Camp, which used to serve as the rest point between Sierra Madre and the top of Mt. Wilson. Participants will climb over 2,100 vertical feet along the single-track trail and then come back down again, for a total distance of 8.6 miles. The trail promises to be challenging for even the fittest runner.
On Friday, June 6, 2008 there is a pre-race Pasta Load Party. A pasta dinner will be served, provided by Café 322, in Kersting Court from 6:00pm-8:00pm for $6.75. Pre-registration will also take place at the pasta feed where participants can pick up their race number and t-shirt.
New for this year is a Family Award category. Participants can team with other family members and compete for the Family Award. The combined time of the each family team will be calculated and the lowest average time will take home the prize!
CELEBRATE
Come to spectate and celebrate! The post-race festivities will be held in Kersting Court, and will offer an open air beer garden, as well as, vendor booths and a children’s art exhibit. Local restaurants will open early to accommodate hungry race supporters, some offering outdoor sidewalk café style dining.
Please come to support this historical race, it’s participants and the spirit of Sierra Madre.The race is operated through the Community Services Department, which means the park is closed to vehicles and cyclists so runners can enjoy the magnificent surroundings without concerns for their safety.
For more information, please call the Community and Personnel Services Department at 626-355-5278.
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