Twentieth Annual Virgil, NY FOREST FROLIC 7K & 15K TRAIL RUNS 700' and 1700' Climb; Both Races part of Finger Lakes Trailrunners Circuit Sunday, July 20, 2008 -- 9:00 a.m.

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These runs are on some of the same beautiful trails through Virgil state forestlands used for the Virgil "Mountain Madness" and "Monster Marathon" trail runs. The Finger Lakes Runners Club sponsors this event.

WHERE..... The start/finish is at the Hauck Hill primitive campsite on Hauck Hill Rd. 0.4 mi. east of Bleck Road; see map and directions. Park only on the south (right) side of the road.

WHEN..... Arrive at Hauck Hill campsite before 8:30 a.m. The race starts at 9:00 a.m.

ENTRY FEE..... In honor of the 20th running,, the entry fee will be the same as the very first one: FREE, if postmarked by Friday July 11th. Of course you then need to show up. Thereafter, we will hit you up for the modern price of $10, including race day. Make check payable to FLRC. No refunds. Please preregister as we have been swamped with late registrants in past years! Classic "Trail Raptor" T-shirts will be available on race day; bring $. (20 years - race/ 40 years - club)

ENTRY FORMS..... Available in several formats:

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WARNING!..... It is possible to sprain ankles break bones, or encounter insects such as deer flies or yellow jackets (carry medication if allergic!). Trail running requires agility of foot and the talent to keep one eye on the trail and the other on the orange or white blazes. Many will get lost momentarily--if you see no blazes ahead of you, go back! You must be wary of high-speed vehicles on roads and at road crossings. HEAT could be a problem this time of year, watch for symptoms of heat exhaustion! No medical team will be on hand.

BRING..... If the weather is hot, we strongly advise carrying drink. For after the race, bring a lawn chair, clothing, and a cooler with your own favorite drink. We'll provide soda, beer, cookies, and who knows what.

TRAIL CONDITION..... The courses consist of 50% narrow hiking path, 30% logging roads, and 20% dirt roads. The trail is well marked (painted blazes on trees, double blazes at turns) and cleared of brambles.

SHOWERS/REST ROOMS..... A port-a-john will be available, but no showers. No littering and no exposed human refuse!

REFRESHMENTS..... We'll have water, soda, beer, cookies and maybe more at the finish.

COURSE RECORDS..... 7K: Nate Lockett 25:28 (07) & Fern Beckhorn 34:10.(07) 15K: Zachary Rivers 59:16 (07)& Katie Danner 1:08:20 (06).

COURSE..... From start proceed east on Hauck Hill Rd. first following ORANGE blazes. Then left on Cortright Rd. and soon a right uphill on washed out road, the main WHITE-blazed FLT is intersected at 0.7 miles. 7K'ers turn right following WHITE blazes & skip next paragraph.

15K'ers have a CHOICE, you can proceed straight uphill on a 4.8-mile loop following ORANGE blazes. In 1.3 more miles the power line is reached. Turn left continuing to follow ORANGE blazes. After 0.6 more miles the ORANGE trail ends. Continue straight ahead following WHITE blazes. After 0.2 more miles turn left off power line, continuing to follow WHITE blazes to a self serve water stop. The summit of Virgil Mountain (2132') is reached after an additional 0.1 mile. Proceed 2.6 miles following WHITE blazes back to the 7K/15K junction. Go straight through the junction following WHITE blazes. OR you can run this loop in the opposite direction / clockwise. Be ready for the sharp left turn at the 7k/15k intersection. Watch out for oncoming traffic (runners doing the loop the opposite way).

Proceed south then west following WHITE blazes for 1.4 miles to a large rock pile. Turn right following ORANGE blazes on "Dabes Diversion" 1.6 miles to the junction of Bleck Rd. and Hauck Hill Rd. Follow ORANGE blazes east 0.4 miles on Hauck Hill Rd. back to the start/finish. Distances: 7K is 4.1 mi.; 15K is 8.9 mi.

DIRECTIONS TO HAUCK HILL CAMPSITE START/FINISH.....

FROM DOWNTOWN DRYDEN go east 4 mi. on Rte 392. At bottom of hill turn right on W. Meeting House Rd. After 0.3 mi. turn left on Daisy Hollow Rd. soon to become Babcock Hollow Rd. After 1.4 mi. turn left on Hauck (Hill) Rd. Follow this dirt road up a steep hill to cross Bleck Rd. after 1.1 mi. Park from here on, on right (south) side only. Hauck Hill campsite is 0.4 mi. ahead on a logging road to right.

FROM DOWNTOWN CORTLAND take Route 215 south to Virgil, turn left on Route 392, after 0.2 mi. turn right on Van Donsel Rd. -- see last sentence below and map.

FROM NORTH ON 1-81 take exit 10 (McGraw), then Route 11 south for about 7 mi., then west on Route 392 for 6 mi. to a left (south) on Van Donsel Rd. - see last sentence below and map.

FROM SOUTH ON 1-81 take exit 9 (Marathon), take Route 11 north 4.1 mi., then west on Route 392 for 6 mi. to a left (south) on Van Donsel Rd. - see last sentence below and map.

FROM ABOVE: After 1 uphill mi. on Van Donsel Rd. turn right on Bleck Rd. - go 0.8 mile and turn left on Hauck Hlll Rd. (there is no road sign at this junction) - park from here on, on right (south) side only. Hauck Hill campsite is 0.4 mi. ahead on a logging road to right.

MORE INFO.....Call race directors Steve Ryan (607)277-7816 (h) email sryan004@twcny.rr.com or Jon Marks (607)835-6688 (h). Do not call for directions; everything is explained in the above directions -- see also the map. Results will be on FLRC Website: www.fingerlakesrunners.org within 2 days after the race.

ACCOMMODATIONS..... Free camping at primitive Hauck Hill campsite (the Start/Finish) on lush moss beds, but make sure you bring water. Nearby motels are the Three Bear Inn in Marathon-Exit 9 on 1-81: 607-849-3258; Cortland Motor Court, 393 Tompkins St. Ext.: 607-753-3351; Cortland Holiday Inn, Exit 11 on 1-81: 607-756-4431; and Embassy Inn Motel, Rte. 366 2 mi. east of Cornell: 607-272-3721.