Friday, April 19, 2013

New trail running and mountain bike race is coming to Fernie and Island Lake Lodge


Here are the details so far:
Dates: Saturday, June 29th and Sunday, June 30th
Format: Saturday trail run composed of six, point-to-point legs covering approximately 80km with solo and teams of up to 6.  Sunday mountain bike on the same, or similar course (pending weather conditions) with the same format.  Athletes can participate in the run or the bike, or both, but they are separate events (there is no combined bike and run category).
The Route (subject to permits, weather, wildlife, and adjustments for quality): 
Thanks to organizations like the Fernie Trails Alliance, the Fernie trail system rivals the best in the world. Riders and runners alike will be treated to a challenging and beautiful route, covering approximately 80km with 3000m of climbing to spectacular alpine vistas.  Look for the inclusion of Sherwoody, Tamarack, Verbotten,  Mushroom HeadHyperventilation trails with  Transition Areas at Island Lake Lodge, Fernie’s Annex Park and Coal Creek.  *16 hour time limit to complete all 6 legs.


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