Greetings Adams State Cross Country/Track & Field Family!

Well, it’s time for the family to get back together again, this time we are making it bigger and better than ever before! With 50+ years under our belts and more new alumni joining the family every year, our tree just keeps on growing! What a year it has been here as I’m sure you can all can say the same. I really hope to see all of your smiling faces together here this summer!

As you’re aware, this reunion will be a special one as we have several events going on that will be once in a lifetime events. We have also planned a 50th anniversary celebration run and banquet commemorating the first ever Olympic trials hosted by Adams State College and the city of Alamosa. We have received commitments from many of the ’68 marathon participants to attend this event as well, including , , , , Steve Gachupin, , along with many others.

Just like any family reunion, it takes a commitment from each of you to attend and participate to ensure it’s a success! As we have had these reunions every few years, they have grown larger and larger. At our last reunion we had nearly 200 alumni and family members return. I expect this one to be our biggest and best reunion to date. So I hope this invitation is giving you enough notice for you all to plan accordingly to attend. Each and every time we have these reunions I know that this could be the last time some of us will have to all get back together. I hope you will take this opportunity to reunite with your Adams State XC/Track & Field brothers and sisters.

This year’s reunion will be held July 27-29, 2018.

Sincerely,

Damon Martin 2018 Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/ Reunion What: A reunion for ASC/ASU cross country and track & field alumni! Adams State has had unprecedented success during its storied history and we would like to get everyone back together again. This could be your last opportunity to see and visit with our great alumni, coaches and support staff. Please make the time to attend! Where: Adams State University, Alamosa, Colorado When: July 27-29, 2018 Friday, July 27th 3:00 – 5:00 pm Reunion Check • Plachy Hall 5:00 – 7:00 pm Dinner on your own 7:30 pm Guest speaker • Richardson Hall Auditorium 9:00 pm Social • Location TBA (Cash Bar) Saturday, July 28th 9:00 am Race with the Legends Adams State will be hosting an 8K race (largely the same course as the 1968 Olympic Mara- thon Trials) to commemorate the 50th anniversary. In the summer of 1968, Adams State and Alamosa served as host to the very first Olympic trials for the in the marathon. We have received commitments from many of the ’68 marathon participants to attend this event, including George Young, Kenny Moore, Billy Mills, Frank Shorter, Steve Gachupin, Amby Burfoot, along with many more. 11:00 am Awards and pictures • Campus Green 12:00 pm Lunch on your own 2:00 pm Alumni Presentation • Richard Hall Auditorium 3:30 pm Tour of ASU Campus and athletic facilities 6:00 pm 50-Year Olympic Marathon Celebration Banquet • Location TBA Cost is $50/person. Tickets must be reserved by Friday, July 20th. Walk-ins will be based on seating availability. 10:00 pm Social • Location TBA (Cash Bar) Sunday, July 29th 8:00 am Easy morning run 9:30 am Coffee and cinnamon rolls from Campus Café • Plachy Hall

For more information, please contact Coach Damon Martin at 719-587-7266 or [email protected]. To make reservations, please call Gaylene Horning at 719-587-8110 or [email protected]. We encourage you to make your hotel reservations at one of the hotels that support Adams State: Blocked Room Hotels/Rates Non-Blocked Hotels Comfort Inn $144 (719-587-9000) Best Western—Alamosa Inn (719-589-2567) Hampton Inn $139 (719-480-6023) Super 8 (719-589-6447) Holiday Inn Express $169 (719-589-4026) Fairfield Inn $152 (719-587-4000)

The hotel blocks are limited and will only be held until May 1st. Please reference the 50-Year Olympic Mara- thon Celebration when making reservations. This weekend is busy as it is also Ski-Hi Stampede, so reserva- tions should be made without delay.

We also have some dorm rooms on campus that will be available on a limited, first-come, first-served basis. The cost of these room is: $60/night for a suite that sleeps 4 or $30/night for a half-suite that sleeps 2. To make these reservations you need to contact Berna Hoffstetter [email protected] . Adams State University Men’s & Women’s 2018 Cross Country / Track & Field Reunion Friday, July 27th Guest Speaker in Richardson Hall Auditorium: 7:30 pm # of people $ free for alumni

Saturday, July 28th 50-Year Olympic Marathon Celebration Banquet: 6:00 pm, $50/person # of people $ Race With the Legends: 9:00 am **Registration for the 8K run: https://www.finishlinetiming.com/50th-anniversary-1968-olympic-trials

Sunday, July 29th Campus Cafe Cinnamon Rolls & Coffee at Plachy Hall: 9:30 am # of people $ free for alumni

“Marathon Retro” Grey Short Sleeve T-Shirt Qty______@ $15.00 Size (circle one): S M L XL XXL $

“Olympic Marathon” Dark Heather Short Sleeve T-Shirt Qty______@ $15.00 Size (circle one): S M L XL XXL $

“XC & TF Reunion” Black Short Sleeve T-Shirt Qty______@ $15.00 Size (circle one): S M L XL XXL $

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“Marathon Retro” Grey T-Shirt “Olympic Marathon” T-Shirt “XC & TF Reunion” T-Shirt

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BACK Make reservations by Friday, July 20, 2018. Please make check payable to the ASU Foundation. Send check and Event Reservation Order Form to: Adams State University Alumni Relations, 208 Edgemont Blvd., Alamosa, CO 81101 or call (719)587-8110.