XTERRA Mission Gorge Trail Run

Over 200 Competitors Hit Up Nature's Road

Runners, take your mark -- because at 8:00 AM on Sunday, February 11th, the 2007 XTERRA TRAIL RUN CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES kicks off in San Diego!  This series is comprised of over 30 events nationwide, with six of them held right here in Southern California.

The XTERRA Mission Gorge Trail Run is a 5k or 15k off-road adventure that will have your feet dancing over a symphony of rocks and roots, your heart pounding from the humbling elevation and your breath singing as you inhale the all-encompassing organic beauty.

The race is held at Mission Trails Regional Park - only 10 miles from Downtown San Diego it's a perfect escape from the urban hustle and bustle.  With nearly 5,800 acres of rugged hills, valleys and open terrain, the course boasts both fire road and single-track trails that are sure to take your breath away.  The 15k trek jets up both North and South Fortuna Mountain (including the infamous '1000 steps') and the 5k option takes competitors through the East Fortuna grasslands and by the Old Mission Dam. 

After the race, stick around for top-notch massages, complimentary refreshments and finishers awards (for the overall male and female winners and top 3 males and females in each age group).
This event will benefit Mission Trails Regional Park. A portion of the race proceeds will go towards trail maintenance throughout the park, which suffered a devastating fire in 2003.

Because this race is part of the SoCal Series, competitors in the 15k have the opportunity to accumulate points towards being crowned regional champion.  When the Series is complete, the top five point-scorers in each age group are invited to compete against each other and top trail runners representing six other U.S. regions for the title of National Champion in Lake Tahoe on September 29.  For further info including course map and registration facts, check out www.trailrace.com

RACE DETAILS

Event Date & Times: Sunday, February 11, 2007
8:00 AM: 15k race begins 8:30 AM: 5k race begins
Packet pickup -- 6:30 AM to 20 min before each race
Course closes at 12:00 Noon

We recommend that runners arrive 1 hour prior to their race time to allow adequate time for parking, packet pickup and warm-up.

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