The four men who started with the goal of completing every race in the series had a wild finish at Ice Age: Bill finished with 14 minutes to spare before the cut- off, Dan only three minutes and Jesse threw himself across the line in an official 11:59:59, just one second under the deadline! Steve made it comfortably with 75 minutes to spare.) Bill, Dan and Jesse had run their first 50 Miler that day, only weeks after their first and second 50K's. Bill paid the price with an injury that kept him from starting Superior. Jesse started Superior, but dropped at the first aid station, having negotiated Mystery and Moose Mountains for the first time. Steve finished in 7 hours, which was slow for him, but he's still recovering from his first 100 Miler. Ten minutes after Steve left the finish line thinking the race was over, Dan got an official finish of 8:18; be sure to congratulate him at the next race, the Afton 50K!
A note should be made about the volunteer points: Steve didn't want people to substitute volunteering for actually racing, so volunteer points can only be used in place of a completed 50K; there was some confusion on the point and the current scores are accurate.
View the full standings for the Fab 5 Fifties Series.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2009 Minnesota Trail Championship. This second annual championship race was the Runnin in the Ruff 10K Trail Run in Milaca on May 2. Held on some twisty mountain bike trails, Runnin in the Ruff merits its name, and offers the chance to see an eagle guarding her nest.
This year's dazzling yellow shirts included the MN Trail Run Series championship race logo on the back. Thanks to race directors John Ostmoe and Cindy Biederman for another lively race.
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Photos below from the trail clearing project are courtesy of Tom Kurtovich, Wayne Nelson, Wynn Davis, Larry Pederson, and Maria Barton.
Have Any Racing Updates for Us?
If you have any updates for us about races, email Gretchen at gretchen.perbix at gmail.com and she'll post them on the Web site. We also plan to highlight members' blogs, so also let her know if you'd like to see your blog here on UMTR's homepage.
MN Trail Series Update (June 10)
Check out the latest standings in the MN Trail Series, which includes points from Chester Woods.
Fab 5 Fifties Update
There was a very good turnout at both Ice Age and Superior and the scores reflect that. The men's grandmasters class is especially competitive this year.
2009 Trail Championship Results
Results for the first two races in this year's MN Trail Run Series are now posted. Check back following future races as we continue updating the results.
First Place
John Kallemeyer, 23
19 and under
Austin Bauer, 16
20-29
Matt Harledson, 25
30-39
Andrew Elvester, 30
40-49
Scott Neinela, 45
50-59
Jim McDonell, 56
60 and over
Stephen Paladie, 66
WOMEN
First Place
Lynn Keller, 37
19 and under
Kassi Owens, 19
20-29
Camille Lang, 27
30-39
Amy Asmussen, 32
40-49
Laura Hjort, 42
50-59
Barb Anderson, 52
SHT Trail Clearing Project an Unmitigated Success
Over the first two weekends in May, 14 volunteers cleared trail from Sawbill Peak to Lutsen (without which the Superior Trail Race course would have been unrunnable), Cramer Road to Cross River, Crosby-Manitou to Caribou Wayside, and County 6 to Finland. WOW. If you couldn't make it but want to contribute to the volunteers' lodging and meal expenses, make a contribution. Please thank these folks for doing so much work to make the trail runnable:
About Our Wiki
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