Up Next…Firecracker Off-Road (Eau Claire)
A combination of fast, rolling trails and somewhat technical single track will provide an exhilarating trail run experience! Open field areas offer the opportunity to open up, while the wooded areas feature creek crossings, quick drops, and fun climbing challenges. As always, participants are welcome to WALK or Run/Walk the 5k. Click on the Registration link to pre-register. Registration on the morning of the event will begin at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:15 a.m. Races begin at 8:30 a.m.
Nine Mile Forest Chase Recap
The rain barely held off for the running of the Nine Mile Forest Chase, as 60+ participants enjoyed a cool, cloudy and slightly damp romp on the trails. The rolling single track and forest roads proved to be a fast course, boasting strong finishes from many runners. Thank you to all who took part, and we look forward to seeing you in Eau Claire for the Firecracker Off-Road on July 5th.
Up Next…Nine Mile Forest Chase (Wausau), Sunday, June 7th
If the vertical challenges of the ski hill areas seem a little “over the top” for you, you won’t want to miss the next WORS Trail Run at Nine Mile Recreation Area in Wausau on June 7th. Gently rolling trails wind through beautiful wooded areas for a faster (and more horizontal!) test of strength. This would be a great course for those who are new to trail running. Please remember that you are welcome to WALK the 5K!! Click on the Registration link to pre-register. Registration on the morning of the race begins at 7:00 a.m.; races begin at 8:30. If you register by the Monday, June 1st and you are among the 1st 50 pre-registered you will receive a FREE EVENT T-SHIRT. We hope to see you on the trail!
Iola Trail Mix Recap
Running conditions were pleasantly cool for those who took on the challenge of the Iola Winter Recreation Area trails. Participants met with a variety of quad-burning challenges as they followed the scenic 10K and 5K courses through the ski jump vicinity. Several competitors were first-time trail runners who finished the race appearing ready for more! Thank you to all of the runners who came out to enjoy the trails, weather, and to support your fellow athletes. Also, thank you to TEVA and RunAway Shoes, in Oshkosh and Green Bay for their continued support of the WORS Trail Running Series.
2009 WORS Trail Run Series
As the WORS Trail Run Series enters its seventh season, we are pleased to offer more events than ever before. We return to the familiar and favorite venues of 2008, and runners looking for more adventure in the southern reaches of the state will welcome the 2009 addition of the Treadfest Trail Run in Lake Geneva. We are also pleased to announce the hosting of the Wisconsin State Championship Trail Run to be held in Sheboygan on October 11. Although this is a non-series event we will, in addition to acknowledging state championship at the awards ceremony, be 2009 WORS Trail Run Series overall awards. WORS full 2009 trail run schedule can be found here.
Each event will consist of 5k and 10k trail runs. All races begin at 8:30 unless otherwise noted. Click on the Registration link for online, mail-in, and same-day registration options and information.
2008 WORS Trail Run Series Wrap-Up
We would like to first thank our title sponsor, TEVA, for their support of every event within our series last year. TEVA provided 12 shoe certificates, reusable goodie bags and bibs for participants. We are very pleased to announce that TEVA will again be sponsoring the WORS Trail Running Series in 2009. We also thank Road ID, Eastbay, Run Away Shoes and Clif Bar for sponsorship. Much thanks and appreciation must also go out to the local organizing committees, land owners, timing crew, the webmaster, and the WORS Trail Racers who continue to grow and improve the competitive spirit of WORS Trail Running!
Congratulations to all of the 2008 WORS Trail Run winners. Top finishers received WORS Trail Running Plaques as recognition of their accomplishments. The 5k mens First Place finish went to Bill Gilmore and the womens winner was Kristi Jennings. The 10K First Place womens finisher was Katie Stalland and the mens First Place finish went to Eric Saeger. Thanks to all of the racers for a very competitive and fun-filled season.