CROSS TIMBERS TRAIL RUN - 28th ANNIVERSARY

(Oldest Trail Run in Texas)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2009
50-Mile, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5-Mile
"Jay Norman 50-Mile Relay"

SPONSORS:
SPIRIT INK of SHERMAN www.spirit-ink.com
MG’s Restaurant of Sherman
ADRENALINE BIKE/RUNNING STORE of Denison www.AdrenalineLifestyle.net
TEVA www. teva.com
HAMMER GEL

CROSS TIMBERS TRAIL: Mostly narrow, hilly trail with some rocky and hazardous areas. Some call Cross Timbers the "Toughest little trail in Texas".
COURSE: Out and Back along scenic Lake Texoma shores. The start and finish is at Cedar Bayou Resort located 0.8 miles west of Hwy 377 on the Texas side of Lake Texoma. This is 13 miles north or Whitesboro and 2 miles south of Lake Texoma, approximately 90 miles north of Dallas.
START TIMES: 50-Mile at 6:30am, Marathon at 7:00, Half-Marathon at 7:30am, 5-Mile at 8:00am.
TIME LIMIT FOR 50 MILE: The 50-Mile time limit 15 HRS.
CUT-OFFS: The 50-Mile cut-off at Cedar Marina (mile 45) is at 5:00pm. If a runner feels that they can continue, they MUST carry a flashlight and have a pacer.
AWARDS: Shirts to all. Awards to top male and female in each race. Awards to all 50 mile finishers.
"Jay Norman 50 Mile Relay": Each team must have at least THREE members and all members each run 50 miles. The winning team is the total of the three best 50 mile times.
AID: Aid is every 3-6 miles during the run (handler not required). Runners need to carry water bottles.
WEATHER: Be prepared!!! Temps can range from the 30s to the 60s. Sunrise 7:00am, sunset 6:20pm.
CAMPING: Available at Cedar Bayou Marina ((903/523-4248) Friday and Saturday night. There is a small fee.
LODGING: Cedar Bayou: (903)523-4248, Cedar Mills: (903)523-4200, Texoma Hideaway: 214)343-9392, more hotels/motels in Sherman & Denison TX
REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN: Friday 02/20 starting at 5-8 pm Pre-race dinner is from 6-8pm Race day morning between 5-6 am for the 50-miler. All other races at least 30-minutes prior to start time.
CONTACT: Teresa McCoul at (903) 271-3586, (903) 271-3587 or email: [email protected]
INFORMATION: Additional information can be found at www.geocities.com/cross_timbers_04

NAME__________________________________________ADDRESS___________________________CITY/STATE_______________________ZIP CODE______

EMAIL ADDRESS______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DAY PHONE______________NIGHT PHONE__________DOB__________ AGE______GENDER______SHIRT SIZE: S M LG XL

50 MILE/ RELAY ($60ea.) _________________ MARATHON ($45) ______________ HALF-MARATHON ($35) ______________ 5 MILE ($25) __________

TEAM NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NAMES OF PARTICIPANTS: (ea. participant must complete entry form)_________________,________________,__________________________

HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU PARTICIPATED IN CROSS TIMBERS?_________

LATE FEE: Add $10 to all events after February 1st, 2009. Fee includes pre-race and post-race meals for runner and one guest. Extra guests are an additional $5 each. Volunteers are needed and eat free plus get a race t-shirt.

HOW MANY (INCLUDING YOURSELF) WILL ATTEND THE PRE-RACE MEAL?_____(cost is $5 for each guest)

HOW MANY (INCLUDING YOURSELF) WILL ATTEND THE POST-RACE MEAL?____(cost is $5 for each guest)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: FREE MEALS & T-SHIRT

Make check payable to: Teresa McCoul Mail To: 94 High Country Rd. Sherman, TX 75092

With acceptance of this entry, I assume full and complete responsibility for any injury or illness which may directly or indirectly result from my participation in the Cross Timbers Trail Run; and I hereby release and hold harmless the directors, sponsors, promoters, officials and all persons and entities associated with the event from any and all injury or damages. I state that I run at my own risk.

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