January 1, 2007 Mountain/Ultra/Trail Council Announces 2006 USA National Championships

Lorraine Gersitz Mountain/Ultra/Trail Running Council 2505 Sunflower Street, Fullerton, CA 92835 (714) 526-5340 [email protected] http://www.usatf.org/groups/MountainUltraTrail/

January 1, 2007

Mountain/Ultra/Trail Council Announces 2006 USA National Championships If you enjoy running off the beaten path or extending your limits, the Mountain/Ultra/Trail (MUT) Running Council of USATF invites you to participate in the 2007 MUT National Championships. The MUT championship races offer unique locales, beautiful scenery, and challenges beyond the typical road race for open and masters runners. From the Rocky Mountains, Mt. Rainier, and the San Francisco Headlands to the roads of Long Island, runners can explore new terrains and attempt new distances while competing in a National Championship race.

Offering USA National Championships for mountain, ultra, and trail running reflects the growth of these running disciplines in the United States. MUT has been offering championship races in these disciplines since its inception in 1998. The 2007 championship schedule offers mountain, trail, and ultra races of varying distances and terrains. Join the fun and competition at one or more of these great events!

The following events have been selected by the MUT Council as the 2007 USA MUT Championships for open and masters athletes. List also available at http://www.usatf.org/groups/MountainUltraTrail/news/2007_Nationals.asp

2007 MUT Championships

March 4 – USA 50 km Championship Caumsett State Park 50 km Huntington, NY http://www.newyorkultrarunning.org/caumsett_state_park_50k2004.htm

April 7 – USA 100 km Championship Mad City 100 km Madison, WI http://www.madcity100k.com/home.php

June 24 – USA Mountain Running Championship Cranmore Hill Climb North Conway, NH http://www.whitemountainmilers.com/cranmore/index.html

June 31 – USA 10 km Trail Championship Steamboat Springs, CO http://www.usatf.org/events/2007/USA10kmTrailChampionships/

July 21 – USA 100 Mile Trail Championship Tahoe Rim 100 Mile Trail Run Lake Tahoe, NV http://www.tahoemtnmilers.org/trt50/

July 28 – USA 50 Mile Trail Championship White River 50 Mile Trail Run Crystal Mountain, WA http://www.seattlerunningcompany.com/WR50/

August 18 – USA Masters 100 km Trail Championship Where’s Waldo 100 km Trail Run Waldo Lake, OR http://www.wpsp.org/ww100k/

August 25 – USA 50 km Trail Championship Golden Gate Headlands 50 km Trail Run Sausilito, CA http://www.headlands50k.org/

September 22 – USA 50 Mile Championship Tussey Mountainback 50 Miler Boalsburg, PA http://www.tusseymountainback.com/

1 October 14 – USA Trail Marathon Championship DuPont Forest Trail Marathon Hendersonville, NC http://ymcahendersoncounty.org/

In selecting national championships, the MUT Council balances the quality of the event with the championship race experience it provides. Bids were analyzed on the following criteria:

 The race offers a quality venue, runner support, and can attract and accommodate a depth of field.  The race does not conflict with other national ultra championships or the 100K World Challenge.  The race offers incentives to the competitive athlete such as accommodations or waived entry.  The race offers prize money.  The race offers open entry.

Participate in Championships - Runners of all ages are encouraged to participate in these MUT championships. When you participate in a USATF championship race and win overall or in an age group, you win the title of USATF national champion, master's national champion, or age-group national champion. You receive a USATF national championship award. In addition, team competition is offered at a national championship race, so your running club can vie for the title of national champion team.

More MUT Championship Races - Thanks to all race directors who submitted bids for 2006 & 2007. Race directors, if you are interested in hosting an MUT championship in 2008 or beyond, contact Championship Bids: Championship Chair Paul Kirsch at 603-367-8676. Detailed information is also available on the MUT championship web page at http://www.usatf.org/groups/MountainUltraTrail/news/ChampionshipInformation.asp . Athletes, encourage race directors of your favorite races to submit a championship bid!

2007 WMRT Selection Races - The MUT Council announces the following races will serve as selection races for the 2007 World Mountain Running Trophy:

USA Mountain Running Championship June 24, 2007 Cranmore Hill Climb North Conway, NH http://www.whitemountainmilers.com/cranmore/index.html The top two U.S. males and the top U.S. female finisher receive automatic berths.

USA 10 km Trail Championship June 30, 2007 Steamboat Springs, CO http://www.usatf.org/events/2007/USA10kmTrailChampionships/ The top two U.S. males and the top U.S. female finisher receive automatic berths.

Teva Mountain Trophy Race July 15, 2007 Sausalito, CA http://trailrunner.com The top U.S. male and top US. female finisher receive automatic berths.

Congratulations to the races selected as 2007 MUT Championships and Selection Races!