RUN Wenatchee

Special announcement: Parking is limited (approximately 80 spots) at the Horse Lake Reserve where the event will take place. So RunWenatchee has arranged for a shuttle service from the Wal-Mart parking lot, 2000 N. Wenatchee Ave, to the race site and then back afterwards on race day, Saturday, May 11. The shuttles will load from 7:30 to 7:45 a.m. and leave from Wal-Mart at 8 a.m. sharp. We also are encouraging folks to car-pool to Horse Lake as well.

Be on hand for the first official trail runs ever held at the Horse Lake Reserve in the Wenatchee Foothills on May 11, 2013. There will be two loop trail runs — a five-miler and a 10-miler. This is a fundraiser for the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, which is raising $8.1 million for land acquisition, stewardship and trails restoration in the Wenatchee Foothills. The Horse Lake Reserve, which is owned by the land trust, is located about three miles northwest of the city of Wenatchee and is known for its wildflowers and stunning views of the North Cascades and the Wenatchee River and Columbia River valleys.

Description: We are offering two runs — a 5-miler and a 10-miler — on a single-track nicely-graded trail and dirt roads. The start and finish will be on the Horse Lake Reserve. These loops make for great runs — with elevation gains and drops — in an incredible setting.

Start times: 9 a.m. for both runs.

Start lines: Horse Lake Reserve, owned and managed by the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust.

Finish lines: Horse Lake Reserve

Packet pickup: Friday, May 10, between 5 to 6 p.m., at Arlberg Sports in downtown Wenatchee; Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., at the Horse Lake Reserve.

Online registration: Click http://horselaketrailrun.eventbrite.com/. Individual entry fee is $35 for the 5-mile trail run and $45 for the 10-mile trail run, through May 9, 2013.

In-person registration: Friday, May 10, 5 to 6 p.m., at Arlberg Sports, downtown Wenatchee, cost is $40 for the 5-mile trail run and $50 for the 10-mile trail run. Day of race, Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. — Horse Lake Reserve, entry fee the day of the race is $40 for the 5-mile trail run and $50 for the 10-mile trail run.

Parking: Parking is limited at Horse Lake Reserve. We will be running a shuttle from the Wal-Mart parking lot, 2000 N. Wenatchee Ave., to Horse Lake before the race and then after the event ends. The shuttles will load between 7:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m., Saturday, May 11, and leave at 8 a.m. sharp for Horse Lake.

Race shuttles: We will be running a shuttle from the Wal-Mart parking lot, 2000 N. Wenatchee Ave., to Horse Lake before the race and then after the event ends. The shuttles will load between 7:30 a.m. and 7:45 a.m., Saturday, May 11, and leave at 8 a.m. sharp for Horse Lake.

Essentials: We will have two fully staffed and supplied aid stations on the courses. Stations will have water, energy drink and gels. Runners are encouraged to bring hydration packs/water bottles and/or energy food to carry on this course as mid-May can be warm.

Trash: Leave no trace. Be kind to our beautiful and amazing Wenatchee Foothills environment and clean up after yourself. Please don’t abandon trash.

Views and features: The trail traverses ridges and vistas with views of the North Cascades, Wenatchee River Valley, Columbia River Valley and the Wenatchee area. Mid-May also is a good time for wildlfowers, including balsam root and lupine.

Course note: This trail is open to all users during the event, so if a runner encounters a mountain biker or a hiker, please give the other user the right of way.

Course map: Click here for the map!

Runner premiums: All finishers will receive a distinctive and commemorative beer pint glass. All entrants will receive a membership to the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, if they are not already a member. Participants also can pay extra for a limited-edition shirt while registering online at http://horselaketrailrun.eventbrite.com/.

Post Race Food: There will be food and liquid refreshment available for all runners at the finish area.

Individual Awards: Top three male and female finishers will receive an award.

E-mail: runwenatchee@gmail.com or stephenmaher67@yahoo.com