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Watchung-January 5, 2013 (tentative)

       

ARQ NJ Trail Series (who puts on these runs) will be partnering with United Way of Northern New Jersey.  We urge each of you to bring a donation to the race on January 7, 2012.   This is not mandatory,  this is just a way for the running community to look out for others.  This organization helps out many local families and your support will be greatly appreciated.
If we all do our part we can make a generous donation.  Thank you.

The next Watchung Run will take place on Saturday January 5, 2013 for the 5th annual Winter Ultra.


Join us on January 5th, 2013 for a run through beautiful Watchung Reservation in north-central NJ.  These low-key, minimal-support, informal trail runs will  provide an excellent opportunity to test
your mid-winter training.
  • Four options: 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or 50K. 
  • Three distances follow the same course - PINK Trail a 6+ mile loop (+/- a few ft.  your gps may vary)
  • 10K will do 1 loop
  • Half Marathoners will do 2 loops
  • Marathoners will do 4 loops
  • 50K runners will complete 5 Loops of the Pink Trail
  • Single-wide and double wide trail over rolling wooded terrain.
When: 8:00 am on January 5th, 2013.
Where:  Start  and Finish at the Loop by the Playground.  map

Entry fee:  $25 minimum donation - I know this has been a Fat Ass style run in the past but due to increased awareness by the park and authorities there are now significant costs to putting on this event.  NJ Trail Series will pay for all permits, insurance, aid station food, etc.  The cost of $25 per runner is being used as a donation to United Way. 

NO SHIRTS, NO AWARDS

ONLINE REGISTRATION
Online Registration closes the Wednesday before the race. You will be able to register the day of the race (cash).

Limit: Parking spots. parking will be along W R Tracy Drive around the Loop.  You will not pass your car while running.  You will be allowed to go to your car or bring out a cooler to place near the race course.

Please consider trying to bring A DONATION FOR UNITED WAY or a volunteer to help out.

To volunteer you can also send an email to NJ Trail Series.  Hours volunteered can be used in your service requirement for other ultras.

Notes from practice loops (from 2010): The ground was very icy from the cold weather we have had lately.  The western half is hillier and has more single track, the eastern part is flatter with wider paths and almost all bridle paths.  The horse stables are on the eastern half of the reservation so this makes perfect sense.
2012 RESULTS
2011 Results
2010 Results posted here.
2009 Results