A scenic and challenging 50 mile solo or relay (2 or 3 person) race .
A much needed trail race has showed up for the 50 mile distance in Pocatello, Idaho; Jared Campbell and Ryan McDermott have taken trail running a new direction.
“50 Mile Trail Run in its solo and relay format. This unique format will hopefully be appealing to a broad audience of runners given the various length options. The relay format will also foster a “team-effort” approach, which will hopefully motivate friends to train together and push themselves to get ready for this event”
In addition the race directors have:
“Also unique to this event is that it will be the first ever “carbon neutral” trail race, made possible by us donating to the “Renewable Energy Campaign” operated by the University of Utah (http://windpower.utah.edu). We intend to donate enough to cover the commuting done by the runners and volunteers. In addition, proceeds from the race will be used to make a donation to various local charities/foundations, including the Pocatello Cross Country Ski Foundation for their Junior Team (http://www.pokyxc.org/7155.html).”
Sounds like my type of trail run, c-ya there WSG!!
While I truly applaud Jared and Ryan for putting on a carbon neutral trail race… they are not the first. I’m not sure which trail race was the FIRST, but the Uwharrie Trail runs (http://www.raceuwharrie.com/co2neutral.html) and I believe some other trail runs are already there. May the Pocotello 50 mile be one of MANY CO2 neutral trail races in 2009!
Wish I could be there, my daughter is getting married that day. Hopefully next year. We need some more races that aren’t too far away.