MN Trail Running Series

2009 Standings | Contact Info | Races | Rules | Registration | Past Results

All runners are welcome to join the 2009 Minnesota Trail Run Series, which consists of 13 trail races throughout Minnesota. Runners earn points for up to six of their fastest races in the series. The 2009 series is:
Races

April 18 Trail Mix Race Minnesota 25K (50K, 7.5 mile) Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington
May 2 Runnin in the Ruff 10K (2 Mile)*
*UMTR Championship Trail Race		 Milaca
May 16 Superior Trail 25K (50K) Lutsen
June 6 Chester Woods Trail Race 10 Mile (5K) Rochester
June 13 Sour Grapes Half Marathon (10K) Brainerd Arboretum
July 4 Afton Trail 25K (50K) Afton State Park
OR July 4 Tofte Trek 10K Tofte
August 1 Grand Marais Fisherman's Picnic 5 Mile Grand Marais
August 15 Days of Old Track & Trail 10K Maple Lake
Sep 19 Walker North Country Marathon (Half, 10K) Walker
Sep 26 In Yan Teopa 10 Mile Trail Run Frontenac State Park, Lake City
Oct 17 Big Woods Run Half Marathon (10K, 5K) Nerstrand State Park
October 24 Great Pumpkin Chase 5K (10K) Lake Elmo Regional Park
 
"( )" distances worth 25 points

Contact Information
For general questions about the MN Trail Run Series, contact MNTRS coordinator Kate Havelin, khavelin (at) aol.com.
For specific questions about the MNTRS scoring, contact mntrs_scoring@comcast.net.

Rules

  1. Registration for the series is included in the $20 annual membership to the Upper Midwest Trail Runners. Runners can opt to sign up for just the MNTRS for $10. This is a one-time fee for the 2009 series and does not include any race entry fees. MNTRS is not involved with any race registration or administration.
  2. Runners must be registered in MNTRS before any points can be awarded. Only races run after registration will be counted in point total.
  3. Series points are determined by taking the winning series runner's time, dividing by each runner's time and multiplying by 100. For races with multiple distances, points are calculated for the designated distance. Runners who opt for an alternate distance will receive 25 points.
  4. Runners can earn 50 points for volunteering in any one 2009 MNTRS or Fab 5 Fifties race. Runners can use the 50 volunteer points as one of the six top scores. The volunteer points don't count as a seventh score. Runners who want volunteer points must notify the MNTRS coordinator within one month of volunteering.
  5. Age classes for men and women are 29 and under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 and above. Top runners in each age class earn awards. A runner's age at the time of the first race determines his or her age class.
  6. Each race is under the control of its own race director. Runners must register for each race individually. Disqualification from any series race is disqualification from the entire series.
  7. Standings for the series will be posted on this page. Please promptly notify the MNTRS scoring coordinator at mntrs_scoring at comcast.net if scores are not accurate.
  8. Runners who complete every race in the MNTRS will receive special recognition.
  9. All runners who register for the 2009 series will be entered in a drawing for a pair of Vasque trail shoes. We'll draw the winner's name at the end of the season.

Registration
The MN Trail Run Series is part of the Upper Midwest Trail Runners club. A $20 annual UMTR membership includes registration in both the MN Trail Run Series and an ultra race series. If you don't want to join UMTR, you can pay $10 to register for the MNTRS. Register for MNTRS via paper or by using the form below to process your payment through PayPal.

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Past Results

2008 Final Standings
2007 Final Standings
2006 Final Standings
2005 Final Standings
2004 Final Standings