Nineteenth Annual Dryden, NY THOM BUGLIOSI TRAIL RUNS at Hammond Hill State Forest 13K and 26K Saturday, May 10, 2008 -- 10:00 AM Both Races Part of Finger Lakes Trailrunners Circuit

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This race is named in memory of Thom Bugliosi, who died at age 32 in 1991. At that time he was the top trail runner in this area. Thom loved running trails, and although he never ran this course, we're sure it wouldn't disappoint him.

DESCRIPTION..... This is the tenth year this race will take place within Hammond Hill State Forest. The course consists of a 13k loop, which is repeated for the 26k, which is a metric marathon! The course will utilize both the Finger Lakes Trail and the extensive DEC trail system, typically used for cross-country skiing, within this state forest. The trail will be marked with colored ribbons and intersections with red arrows posted on trees. These trails are rugged and challenging. Yet, you'll enjoy the variation in flora (oaks, beech, maples, and evergreen plantations), mud, and due to the lack of leaves this time of year, nice valley views. There'll be two aid stations on the course, plus the start/finish. There'll also be post-race food at the start/finish area.
No runners will be allowed to continue the 26 if they haven't completed the first loop in 1:45

WHERE..... This race will be held within Hammond Hill State Forest. The start/finish will be at the Earth Connection's Explorer Camp on Hammond Hill Rd. See map below.

WHEN..... Pick up your race number by 9:30 AM at start/finish area at the camp. Race starts at 10:00 AM.

ENTRY FEE..... $10 pre-entry by May 6; thereafter $15. FLRC members may deduct $2. Students 18 and under pay half the above fees; FLRC discount applied before the half price discount. Technical fabric Tee shirts will be available race day for an additional $15 or less; bring money. We reserve the right to reject any entry for any reason. No refunds.

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

• DOC
• PDF

MORE INFO..... Call Evan Kurtz (607) 844-8081 or Tessa Dumont (607) 347-4331 or e-mail Evan at: kurtz@syrres.com. Results should be available on the FLRC website several days after the race: www.fingerlakesrunners.org.

WARNING!.... Keep an eye out for ribbons marking the trail or you'll end up off course. Sprained ankles, mud, broken bones, lacerations, vicious mother ruffed grouse, 3 legged dogs, and vehicles at road crossings are some possible hazards. The Central NY Wilderness Search & Rescue crew may be on hand to help Carry a water bottle, as it could be hot.

BRING..... A lawn chair and change of clothing to enjoy the post-race refreshments.

AID..... We'll have water, Gatorade, and fruit at the two aid stations on the course and at the start/finish area. Aid stations may be unmanned. Bring your own other favorite foods & drinks! 26ker's will pass through the start/finish area before starting their second loop so may access personal goodies there as well as an additional aide station.

REST ROOMS/SHOWERS..... Sorry, no showers. There is a pond and outhouses. All human refuse and dead humans on the trail must be buried; no littering!

FOOD..... Post-race food and drink will be provided.

CAMPING..... Limited free camping is available at the camp along Hammond Hill Rd, which includes the use of a number of lean-tos. The area is available for camping after 5 pm Friday May 13th. Contact the race director if you plan to camp and, please, no alcohol.

DISTANCES..... Race will consist of a 13K loop, which the 26Ker's will do twice.

LODGING..... Numerous hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts are available in Ithaca. One of the closest is the Embassy Inn Motel, Rte. 366 2 mi. east of Cornell U.: (607) 272-3721.

COURSE..... The 13K loop (which will be done twice for the 26K) will start and finish at the camp on Hammond Hill Road. The loop will follow the yellow and red marked cross-country ski trails and the Finger Lakes Trail. The course will be marked with colored ribbons and major intersections will be marked with flour or chalk on the ground or red arrows posted on the trees.

DIRECTIONS..... From I-81 north (from Syracuse): Take the first Cortland exit (Exit 12, this is the exit for Ithaca). Take Rte. 281 south toward Ithaca. Eventually you will intersect with Rte. 13. Take Rte. 13 south still toward Ithaca. Follow Rte. 13 southwest through Dryden. After leaving Dryden take the first left onto Irish Settlement Rd. After going through an "S" curve you will go up a big hill; continue a couple of miles. Take a left onto Hammond Hill Rd. Soon you will come to a "Y" intersection, take the right road. You will again go uphill at the top of which is a parking lot on the right. Park here. The start/finish area will be only 0.2 mile down the road.

From I-81 south (from Binghamton): Take the Whitney Point exit. Follow Rte. 79 west toward Ithaca. You will go straight through a 4-way flashing red stop light in Richford. The next small village you will pass through is Slaterville Springs. Just as you leave Slaterville Springs take a right onto Midline Rd. After a few miles this road will turn into Irish Settlement Rd. A few miles past this take a right onto Hammond Hill Rd (the first road to your right since Rte. 79). Soon you will come to a "Y" intersection, take the right road. You will go uphill at the top of which is a parking lot on the right. Park here. The start/finish area will be only 0.2 mile down the road.

From Ithaca: Take Rte. 13 north toward Dryden. Before entering Dryden take a right onto Irish Settlement Rd. After going through a "S" curve you will go up a big hill; continue a couple of miles. Take a left onto Hammond Hill Rd. Soon you will come to a "Y" intersection, take the right road. You will again go uphill at the top of which is a parking lot on the right. Park here. The start/finish area will be only 0.2 mile down the road.

COURSE MAPS.....

In spring 2004, avid trail runner and GPS guru Joe Dabes mapped out the Thom B course at Hammond Hill. The result of his efforts is a very nice topo map of the course and a measured distance of 12.37 K (7.68 mi) for the course.

GPS-measured Topo Map

An older, pocket-sized map