Toughest Little Trail in Texas!

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All events (Pre-race dinner, Packet pick-up, Start/Finish, Post-race meal) have been moved to Juniper Point (west) Campground.

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Race Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010

Register: Active.com or via Entry Form

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Course: Mostly narrow, hilly trails with some rocky and hazardous areas. Out and back along the shores of scenic Lake Texoma.
Check out the terrain!

Start Times:          

50 Mile @ 6:30AM
Marathon @ 7:00AM
Half Marathon @ 7:30AM
5 Mile @ 7:30AM

50 MILERS RACE INFO:

    Cut-offs for 50-milers:
    1st loop must be completed by 2:30 pm (at Juniper Point)
    PawPaw Point (approx. 37.5 miles) must leave aid station by 5:45pm
    PawPaw Resort (approx. 40.5 miles) must leave aid station by 6:35pm
    Drop Bags for 50-milers:
    PawPawResort at mile 9.5, 15.5, 34.5
    PawPaw Point at mile 12.5, 37.5
    Juniper Point at mile 25 and start/finish

Location: The start and finish is located at the Juniper Point (west) Campground . From Whitesboro, TX travel 13 miles north on Highway 377. The campground is on the left side of the highway just before you get to the Willis Bridge that crosses into Oklahoma. We will have a banner at this entrance.    Map it!

Elevation Gain/Loss:      

50 Mile - 10,900ft
Marathon - 5,510ft
Half Marathon - 3,480ft
5 Mile - 1370ft

Awards: Shirts to all starters. Overall awards to top male and female finishers and all 50 milers.

Aid: Water, fluid replacement, food and refreshments. Handlers not required.  Locations:               Cedar Bayou (approx.) 2.5 miles
                               PawPaw Resort (approx) 9.5 miles
                               PawPaw Point (approx.) 12.5 miles

50-milers race info:

Cut-offs for 50-milers:
    1st loop must be completed by 2:30 pm (at Juniper Point)
    PawPaw Point (approx. 37.5 miles) must leave aid station by 5:45pm
    PawPaw Resort (approx. 40.5 miles) must leave aid station by 6:35pm

Drop Bags for 50-milers:
    PawPawResort at mile 9.5, 15.5, 34.5
    PawPaw Point at mile 12.5, 37.5
    Juniper Point at mile 25 and start/finish

Weather: Be prepared!!  Temps range from low 30's to upper 80's.

Camping: Juniper Point (west) Campground. Please use honor vault located near entrance of West Juniper for camping payments. Fees November through March 2010 will be $12.00/night with individual electric and one frost free hydrant to fill fresh water tanks. If you need additional information please call Lake Texoma Project Office at 903-465-4990 ext. 0

Lodging: 
    Cedar Mills 903-523-4222
     Holiday Inn Express Denison, TX
     Lake Texoma Hideaway (214) 773-3239 (highly recommended)               www.laketexomahideaway.com
     Victorian Inn (Whitesboro) (800) 761-8111
     Cedar Bayou Marina 1 (877) 523-4248, email: info@cedarbayou.com

Meal: Pre-race meal Friday the 19th from 6-8PM and post-race meal Saturday (2/20). Both take place at the Juniper Point (west) Pavilion. Free to each entrant and one guest ($5 for extra person).

Packet Pick-up: Juniper Point (west) Campground on Friday (2/19) from 5-8PM. Race day morning, 30 minutes prior to race.

Race Director: Teresa McCoul; trailruncrosstimbers@yahoo.com

Are you up for a unique challenge?

The Jay Norman 50-Mile Relay

• Each team must have three members and all are required to complete the 50-miles.
• Register during pre-race meal or race day morning.
• Winning team is the total of three best 50-mile times.
• Winning team will receive an award.

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by Scott Eppleman