Date: Saturday, July 21, 2012
Where: Argonne Family Park at Waterfall Glen in Darien, IL
Time: 7:30 am 10 Mile Race
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10:00 am Youth Races
Volunteer: We always need extra volunteers to help set up and work the race. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Michelle Grand at 708-579-2403.
Distance: Scenic and challenging 10 mile trail race through beautiful Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve; youth race. Course: Starting "cross country" style in the Argonne Family Park (in Waterfall Glen), the course quickly enters the Waterfall Glen's crushed limestone main loop. Just before mile 3 is Big Bertha offering a 125 foot climb in a half mile. Water stations will be located about every 2 miles. USTAF course certified #IL-06016-JW.
Start: Due to the popularity of the race and the constraints of the venue, there will again be a multiple wave start, similar to triathlons. There will be up to 4 coded waves with the elites starting first followed by the rest of the field at 3 minute intervals.
Elite: 7:30am
Not So Elite: 7:33am
Used To Be Elite: 7:36am
Wanna Be Elite: 7:39am
Directions: Take I-55 to the Cass Avenue Exit (#273 South).Drive south 1.5 miles to the Argonne Family Park. Parking attendants will be on-site to assist you. Plan to arrive early.
Race Fees: $50
Packet Pick-up: Thursday, July 19 and Friday, July 20 12pm-7pm at Dick Ponds, 2775 Maple Ave, Lisle
Prizes:Dick Ponds gift cards to the top 3 overall male and female finishers and trophies to the top 3 finishers in each CARA age division. Prizes for all youth race participants. Goody bags, bumper stickers, & performance reversible tank tops for all runners. Top 100 finishers receive an exclusive finisher medal and bragging rights.
VISIT WWW.XTREME10RACE.COM FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO SIGN UP! PRE-REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE UNTIL 7/18 AT MIDNIGHT!
