Eighth Annual Forge the Gorgeous 7-Mile Trail Run Thursday July 24, 2008 - 6:00 pm An opportunity to enjoy a summer trail race Part of the Finger Lakes Trailrunners Circuit

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Sponsor: Finger Lakes Runners Club

Where: Fillmore Glen State Park on Route 38 just south of Moravia NY

When: Race starts at 6:00 PM. Registration and number pick-up is between 5:00 and 5:45 PM.

Description: The official racecourse is two partially overlapping scenic loops of around 3.5 miles each. Both loops start near the park entrance allowing anyone who doesn't want to run the full distance to finish after the first loop and relax with family and friends. Only the results of "full" distance finishers will be officially recorded. Shorter distance finishers can unofficially record their times at the finish line.

Beautiful trails and scenery follow the one big hill near the start! The route is mostly shady and on wooded trails with a short distance on a quiet Park road. It's important that you stay on course to avoid getting lost and to reduce chance of injury. The course will be well marked and have several water stops.

Entry Fee: $8 Preregistration if RECEIVED by Friday July 17; thereafter $12. Race day registration is open until 5:45 PM. FLRC members may deduct $2. Students 18 and under pay half the above fees; membership discount applied before half price discount.
*** Special Note: Cars entering the park are likely to be charged the State Park entrance fee***

Runners are encouraged to pre-register.

Race directors reserve the right to reject any entries for any reason. None of the following will be allowed on the course during the race: headsets, baby strollers, bicycles, roller skates / blades, wheelchairs, pogo sticks, any other transportation devices or pets.

Entry Forms: Available in several formats:

• DOC
• PDF

Facilities: Rest rooms, showers, and swimming are available at the Park.

Refreshments: Pizza, bagels, sport drink, bananas, cookies, and other edible goodies will be provided post race.

Awards: First Male and Female in Open and Masters Divisions; also 1 or 2 surprise special awards!

Course: Start west of pavilion near Rte 38 and run east. Turn left just east of swimming area and go uphill on North Rim Trail (east) all the way to the dam. Turn right and come down South Rim Trail (west) to shelter, descend to Gorge trail and run up it (east) to rejoin North Rim Trail. Run down (west) on North Rim retracing beginning of race to finish at the pavilion.

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Acknowledgment: Many thanks to all the members of the FLRC who have offered their support and volunteered to help before, during and after the race. Very special thanks to officials of the Park who have been extremely helpful to us about this event. Without all of these people this race could not be taking place.

More Information:

Joel Cisne: jec48@cornell.edu	FLRC Web Page: www.fingerlakesrunners.org
	Find results on website several days after the race.

Directions:
From Ithaca and Rte 34 Northbound: Off Rte 34, take Locke Road east (at Linda's Diner). Bear right onto Rte 90 and continue into the village of Locke. Turn left on Rte 38 towards Moravia. Go about 3 miles and turn right into Fillmore Glen Park and park at pavilion (straight ahead). Starting line will be toward Rte 38.
From Rte 34 Southbound: Off Rte 34, take Rte 90 east to Rte 38 in Locke and follow above instructions.
From Rte I-81 Northbound: Off I-81, take Homer exit. Turn right at light then left at next light heading west on Rte 90. Turn right on Rte 38 and follow above instructions.
From Rte I-81 Southbound: Off Rte I-81, take Rte 281 exit in Preble. At Rte 90 in Homer go west on 90 to Rte 38 and follow above instructions.