XTERRA Pocono Series Finale Set for June 30 at Gouldsboro

Two runners will win free airfare to Utah

The XTERRA Pocono Trail Run Series has made significant strides in popularity in its second season, and there is one more chance to join the fun. The XTERRA Gouldsboro Trail Run is scheduled for Saturday, June 30, at Gouldsboro State Park, Pennsylvania, and it will be the fifth, and final, race of the 2012 XTERRA Pocono Trail Run Series.

More than 200 runners from 14 different states have already participated in the 2012 Pocono Series, and race director Rich Pais said every race so far has seen an increase in participation from last year.

This Saturday's race will feature an 8-kilometer course that will take the runners along varied terrain. The course will start along the sand near a lake, and then head into a dense forest with numerous hills, before heading back out to the lake area.

(Photo courtesy www.wilkesbarreracing.com)

The race is open to runners of all ages and skill levels, even those who have not previously participated in a Pocono Series event. Race-day registration will be available. CLICK HERE for more information.

The Gouldsboro Trail Run will also serve as the last chance for runners to earn points toward the overall standings for the series. The top runner in each respective age group will receive a free entry to represent Pocono at the 2012 XTERRA Trail Run National Championship at Utah in September.

Two runners - one male and one female - will be selected at random after the race for the grand prize of the Pocono Series: roundtrip airfare to Utah to run at the XTERRA Trail Run National Championship. Only runners who have participated in every race of the series are eligible for the grand prize.

XTERRA GOULDSBORO TRAIL RUN
When: Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m. start
Where: Gouldsboro State Park, Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania
What: 8-kilometer trail run
Who: Open to runners of all ages and skill levels
Entry fee: $25 on race day
Information: www.wilkesbarreracing.com

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