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In only its third year, Saturday’s Grey Rock 50K Trail Run in the Ahtanum has transformed itself from a seemingly doomed endeavor into a legitimate fundraising event … and an ultramarathon of growing renown.

After attracting just seven starters (six of whom actually finished) for its 2005 debut, the Grey Rock 50K drew

10 entrants last year and another six to the accompanying 25K run. And this year those numbers will essentially double, with 23 to 25 runners expected to line up for the 50K and 10 to 12 in the 25K. A half-dozen entrants are coming from outside Washington.

“The first year I thought, that’s it, we’re toast, this thing’s never going to fly,” said Gailon Gentry, who organizes the event as a fundraiser for the Ahtanum Valley Museum. “But it’s been good. The first couple of years it made a little money, and this year could pull in about $1,500 for a little, tiny museum society.

“It’s been kind of neat how this thing has turned around.”

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The Elephants Perch Backcountry Run is planned for Saturday, July 21. A beautiful 10 and 16.5 mile course runs through scenic Admas Gulch and Foxcreek trail areas north of Ketchum. Known for its challenging 3570 total vertical climb, and a exhilerating down hill finish on the shorter course, this annual run brings in racers from all over the region.

Online regisration at www.active.com closes on Wednesday July 18. Registration is $25 through Thursday July 19 by check or cash at the Elephants Perch. Registration at the Perch on Friday is $35. No race day registration is available. Stop by the Perch, at the corner of Sun Valley Road and East Ave in Ketchum, to pick up a registration form.

The race is sponsored by the Elephants Perch. Race results will be available first at SunValleyOnline. The race begins at 8:00 a.m. at Hulen Meadows park north of Ketchum. Everyone is welcome, so come on out for this fun event!

For more information visit http://www.elephantsperch.com/ourevents.php?event=3, or call the Elephant’s Perch at (208) 726-3497.

Internet Link : http://www.elephantsperch.com

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Want to come to the desert at the end of October instead of freezing your butts off in the Midwest and Northeast???? Or you could just shiver back in the cold climates. It should be about 65-70 degrees on race day and we don’t get snow (usually).

What could be better than a trail race in the Las Vegas area on a world famous trail at Bootleg Canyon. This canyon is so beautiful, so single track and so rugged that only an ultrarunner endurance athlete could start salivating over it.

On the weekend of October 27, 2007, Red Rock Running Company (an ultrarunner owned local running store and ranked 37th in Runner’s World for Specialty Running Stores) will be sponsoring the “Sin City World of Hurt 50k Ultra Run and 25k Fun Run.”

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Salomon clearly misnamed the newest variant of its established, XA-line of trail running shoes.

These puppies ought to simply be called the Salomon Mount Marathon.

If you’re planning to do that popular race in Seward on Independence Day, it’s worth hunting up a pair.

Likewise, if you regularly do much running or fast hiking in snow, dirt, gravel or small-particle talus or scree anywhere in the Alaska backcountry.

The bright red shoes with LAB lettered in white on the toe are

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On your mark, get ready, register. May 15 is the early registration deadline for the 11th annual Holcomb Valley Trail Run scheduled for June 10. Early registration saves $20 on the fee for both races.

The 33-mile run is $60 for entries received prior to May 15, $80 after. The 15-mile entry fee is $40 and $60 respectively. All participants receive an embroidered duffel bag. Awards are given four deep in male and female divisions in both races. First place is awarded to male and female in age groups. All entries must be received by June 4.

The Holcomb Valley Trail Run is limited to 200 racers. They travel through the mountains, over the hills and in the woods—literally. The race begins at Meadows Edge Picnic Area on the North Shore and covers Forest Service trails once traveled by American Indians, ranchers, miners and settlers.

Aid stations are set up on the trail, with water, sports drinks, fruit, salty items Pam’s homemade cookies and more. Drinks and food are also waiting at the finish line.

Racers must be 18 or older. A portion of the proceeds from the race are donated to Bear Valley Search and Rescue.

For more information, visit holcombvalleytrailruns.com. Gary and Pam Kalina are race directors and can be reached at 909-584-7925 or by e-mail at raceinfo@holcombvalleytrailruns.com. Registration forms are available online and checks should be made to Gary Kalina. Registration can be mailed to Gary Kalina, P.O. Box 3239, Big Bear City, CA 92314.

Via Big Bear Grizzly

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