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Ouray County Plaindealer - November 16, 2007 New running event in works for fall '08 October in Ouray means Oktoberfest, but for those wanting something a bit more physical than downing beer and brats, a local group is planning an event just for you. The inaugural Ouray Mountain Trail Run, tentatively set to go on Oct. 4, 2008, is a 13-plus mile loop through and around Ouray that organizers hope will add to the community celebration, boost the local economy, and support youth activities. "We are very excited to put on this event and bring runners from all over to our amazing town," said race director Erin Eddy. "What's nice about having it during Oktoberfest weekend is that it helps create a festival-like environment to encourage runners to bring family and friends. Ultimately, bringing more business to this community, not to mention, all for a good cause." Eddy said the event's goals are to inspire runners from all over to experience Ouray's network of trails, while raising funds for local youth health and fitness programs. The Trail Run has gained the support of the Ouray Chamber Resort Association. Judy Frantz, OCRA executive director, announced earlier this week that the chamber's board of directors pledged $3,000 to help launch and promote the event. For now, the 13.9-mile race course will begin at City Hall, cross Main Street and proceed to Second Street, north to Seventh Avenue, west to the river road, north to the Silvershield Trailhead, up to Twin Peaks, then south to Pinecrest and down to Oak Street, south to Third Avenue, then up the Box Canyon Visitors Road toward the Ice Park Loop and back to Third Avenue. Runners will then go to Second Street, north to Fifth Avenue and east to the trailhead and Amphitheater Road, the Baby Bathtubs Trail and the Portland Loop, then north to Eighth Avenue, west to Fourth Street and finish at City Hall. In addition to Eddy, the organizing committee includes Tracy Roxby, Mike and Sandi Macleod, Mel Rajkowski, Kevin Koprek, Rick Noll and Joanne Kneafsey. They are creating a website (www.ouraytrailrun.com) and seeking local sponsors. For information, send e-mail to Roxby at troxby@ouraynet.com or to mtnrun@ouraynet.com Press Release - November 8, 2007 OCRA SHOWS SUPPORT FOR NEW OURAY TRAIL-RUNNING EVENT Ouray, CO — November 12, 2007—Ouray Chamber Resort Association (OCRA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce their support of the Inaugural Ouray Mountain Trail Run. The OCRA Board donated $3,000 to help launch the event. The Ouray Mountain Trail Run is a non-profit event organized by a group of locals to raise funds to s upport Ouray County youth recreational programs. The 13.9-mile event is scheduled for October 4, 2008, in coordination with Ouray Oktoberfest. The goal is to inspire runners from all over to experience Ouray’s amazing network of trails, while promoting youth health and fitness programs. “We are very excited to put on this event and bring runners from all over to our amazing town,” stated Race Director Erin Eddy. “What’s nice about having it during Oktoberfest weekend, is that it helps create a festival-like environment to encourage runners to bring family and friends—ultimately, bringing more business to this community. Not to mention—all for a good cause.” For more information, go to www.ouraytrailrun.com or email trailrun@ouraynet.com. The Ouray Mountain Trail Run is currently seeking sponsors—if you, or your business, are interested in sponsoring, or donating, contact Tracey Roxby at troxby@ouraynet.com. |