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2008 Ultra Series News  |  2008 Race Calendar

bulletNext Event:  Finger Lakes Fifties on July 5th.  Both the 50K and 50 Mile count in the series.  A 50-mile finish is worth 4 extra points in series scoring, e.g., 104 points to the male and female winners.
bulletNew Open Record at Highland Forest 1 2 3.  Michael Wunsch (4:08:40) and Yassine Diboun (4:09:54) led five men under 4:30 in the most competitive three lapper ever.  Mike Wright (4:28:30), age 59, took the Veteran category over Todd Baum who had a rare off day.   Barbara Gorka (5:57:10) got her second series win with Kimberly Rapp second.  Click here for full resultsSeries standings have been posted.
bulletNew Record Distance at BPAC 6 Hour:  Todd Baum - 45.50 miles; Barbara Gorka - 35.75 miles.  With perfect weather and a strong field, Todd Baum and Ed Housel led four men past 40 miles.  The women's race was similarly competitive until, in the last hours, Masters runner Barbara Gorka (age 45) finally pulled out a lap lead over four women who tied for second with ten laps for 32.5 miles.  Click here for full results
bulletOverviews of Ultra Series Events.  Each of the runs has a distinctive personality.  Check out Tom Perry's take on each event.
bulletWelcome CherryPharm - New Sponsor for 2008.  CherryPharm will provide product samples at each series race.
bullet2008 Scoring & Awards.  Scoring will be based on performance relative to overall male and female winners in each race with additional distance points for finishes of the longer races.  See Series Details for complete rules.

2008 Race Calendar

DATE DAY TIME RACE
April 27 Sun 8:00 am

28th Anniversary BPAC Six-Hour Distance Classic
Amherst Bike Path at Amherst Pepsi Center. Run & walk as far as you can; 3.25 mile scenic loop, paved, traffic free. Click for a
course map and driving directions from Rochester.  Click for printable entry form (PDF).
Web: www.wny-ultra.org/bpac
Contact: Peggy Hillery (716) 649-4147; e-mail: peggyran26@aol.com

May 18 Sun 8:30 am

10th Annual Highland Forest 1, 2, 3 (30 Miles)
Highland Forest Park near Fabius, NY. 30 miles (3 loops) on trails (10 & 20 mile non-scoring options).  Photos of the course.
Web: www.fingerlakesrunners.org/races/forms/HighlandForest.pdf
Contact: Mark Driscoll (315) 449-9615 after 7 pm; E-mail: mdriscol@mailbox.syr.edu

Driving Directions from Rochester & points West.

July 5 Sat 6:30 am 20th Annual Finger Lakes Fifties (50 Miles and 50K)
Potomac Group Campground, Finger Lakes National Forest near Hector, NY. 50 miles (4 loops), 50K (two loops) on forest trails, roads & pastures (non-scoring 25K option). Photos of the course.
Web: www.fingerlakesrunners.org/races/forms/Fifties.html
Contact:  Christine Reynolds; E-mail: fl50s@yahoo.com
August 24 Sun 6:15am 100K
6:45am 50K
3nd Annual Green Lakes Endurance Runs (100K and 50K)
Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville, NY.  12.5 km trail loop course includes shaded shoreline, ascents through upland forest, and panoramic views from rolling meadows.  Photos of the course.
Web: www.gleruns.org Contact:  Todd Baum;
E-mail: admin@gleruns.org
October 11 Sat 7:00 am 6th Annual Can Lake 50 Ultras (50 Miles and 50K)
Canandaigua, NY. 50 miles in one big lap around the most beautiful Finger Lake. 50K point-to-point 3/5th of way around the lake.  Scenic roads, including renowned Bopple Hill in both options. $50 ($70 after 9/26).  Photos of the course.
Web: www.canlake50.org
Contact: Tom Perry (585) 410-0584; E-mail: info08@canlake50.org
November 8 Sat 8:00 am 13th Annual Mendon Trail Runs (50K)
Pittsford, NY. Five loops on trails in Mendon Ponds Park (5K, 10K, 20K non-scoring options). 1100 feet of climb per 10K loop. Photos of the loop.
Contact: Larry Zygo (585) 225-0733; E-mail:
Lzygo@aim.com

Fleet Feet Sports Rochester - Presenting sponsor of the Runner of the Year award since 2006

CherryPharm All Natural Juice - New Sponsor for 2008 Hammer Nutrition - Sponsor since 2004

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