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	SYRACUSE CHARGERS TRACK CLUB presents the HIGHLAND FOREST 1-2-3 Sunday, May 18, 2008---8:30 a.m.

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The Syracuse Chargers Track Club presents the eleventh annual Highland Forest 1-2-3 trail race on Sunday, May 18, 2008. The race begins at 8:30 AM and consists of one, two or three loops on marked trails in Highland Forest. The course covers 10, 20 or 30 miles, with climbs of 1380', 2760' or 4140' respectively.This race (all distances) is part of the Finger Lakes Trailrunners Circuit Stonehead & Pebblehead rankings.

Course description, map, elevation profile, photos, and more available at www.wny-ultra.org/highland-forest/index.htm, prepared by WNY Ultra Series organizer Tom Perry.

Bring the family!! There will be a short trail run for the children. There are miles of hiking and nature trails for the whole family.

WHERE: Highland Forest is located about 3 miles east of Fabius NY on Rte. 80, see directions. The races start and finish at the Community House just across the road from the parking lot. There is no fee for parking, but the Park welcomes donations.

WHEN: Arrive at the Community House (across from the parking lot) by 7:30 AM for race-day registration or 8:00 AM if pre-registered.

ENTRY FEE: $10.00; $15.00 after May 12, 2008; $20.00 race day registration. The entry fee includes beverages and food during the race and soup, bread and refreshments after the race. Please pre-register. We would like to have a good estimate of the number of runners so we do not run out of food.

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INFORMATION: For more information, contact the Race Director, Mark S. Driscoll at 315-470-6848 days, 315-449-9615 after 7:00 PM or by email mdriscol@mailbox.syr.edu

WARNING: It is possible to sprain ankles, break bones, encounter wildlife and insects such as black flies and/or bees. Carry medication if you are allergic. Trail running requires agility of foot and the ability to keep one eye on the trail and the other on the blazes (markers). Some will get lost momentarily. If there are no blazes in front of you, go back. You may encounter vehicles on the dirt roads and at crossings.

TRAIL CONDITION: The course is about 95% on hiking trails and 5% dirt roads. The trail is well marked (blazes on trees, and turns are marked).

TIME CUT-OFFS: The time cut-off for beginning the second loop is 3 hours. Cut-off time for a third loop is 4.5 hours.

REST ROOMS: There are rest rooms in a separate building near the Community House. There are no shower facilities at the park.

REFRESHMENTS: Water, sports drink and food will be provided on the course and at the start/finish. After the run, enjoy soup, bread, water and sports drink in the Community House or the outdoor pavilion.

DIRECTIONS: Highland Forest is located 14 miles east of I-81 on Rte. 80. Take I-81 to Tully (exit 14) go east on Rte. 80 for 14 miles to the sign for Highland Forest. Make a right onto the access road and go up the hill about a mile to the parking lot. This is the same location as the Last Chance Trail Run and Pancake Breakfast held every December.