GET READY TO RACE SUNDAY! 
It's time to race in the La Sportiva Vail Mountain Trail Running Series with the Camp Hale trail running race! The trail running series, presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, will test runners with over 50 miles of scenic, grueling and rewarding climbs, descents and rolling countryside for a total elevation gain of 16,475 ft. over seven events throughout the summer.
 
Race Details 
The Camp Hale half marathon will begin at 8 a.m. in Camp Hale - south of Red Cliff. The half marathon course will utilize well-maintained dirt roads, the Continental Divide Trail, and the Colorado Trail surrounding beautiful and historic Camp Hale. This will be a rare opportunity to compete on the same terrain that the troops of the 10th Mountain Division used for training prior to World War II. The nearly 13 mile course is situated at 9,200 feet above sea level and will have minimal elevation gains reaching peak heights of 9,500 feet.

The 10K and 5K races will begin at 8:30 a.m. after the half marathon. The course will be out and back utilizing the gravel roads in the Camp area. There will be aid stations for runners of both the 5K and 10K races. 
 
Course Description  
Saturday Registration and Bib Pickup:
Register or pick up preregistration information/bibs from 3-6 p.m. at the Haute Route store in Avon (next to Pazzo's Pizza). Haute Route will be offering 25% off on all La Sportiva apparel and shoes during bib pickup. 
 
Day-of Registration & Bib Pickup:
6:30-8 a.m. at the race start/finish in Camp Hale.

Directions
The race start/finish and registration area is located at the intersection of Resolution Mountain Rd. and Resolution Creek Rd., directly east of the Nova Guides Lodge. From I-70, take the Minturn exit and travel south on US 24 for 16 miles.The north entrance to Camp Hale is open, turn left from Highway 24 then take the first right and drive about a mile to the race trailer. Access the race is also available via the main Camp Hale entrance at Camp Hale Spur 1B just south of the Nova Guides' Lodge. Please do not park at Nova Guides or drive through their parking lot to access the race.
  
Parking
Parking will be available within Camp Hale. Please do not park on the private property of Nova Guides. We will have staff directing traffic to proper parking. 
 
Post-Race
Stick around at the finish for awards presented to the top three men and women in each category in the half marathon as well as the top three in amateur, open and masters categories in the 5K and 10K. Included with your race entry, make sure to grab your awesome tech t-shirt (while supplies last) and an athlete bag at race finish, as well as some goodies from Northside, Noosa Yoghurt and Howard Head Sports Medicine! 
 
Weather
Sunday looks to be perfect racing weather with a cool and mostly sunny forecast in the morning, please be prepared with proper clothing.
 
 
If you have any questions, please call the VRD at 970-479-2280 or email us at sports@vailrec.com. It's a pleasure to have you running with us on Sunday, whether it's your first time trail running or you're a series veteran. See you at the finish! 
 
 
Kip Tingle
Vail Trail Running Series Director 
Vail Recreation District
970-479-2280
 

About the Vail Recreation District
The Vail Recreation District's mission is to offer diverse and exceptional recreation opportunities that enhance the physical, social and emotional well-being of all its residents and guests. The VRD aims to help Vail Valley residents and visitors pursue their recreational passions by providing the following outlets for competition in summer and winter via a running and a mountain bike race series, numerous tournaments and/or leagues for hockey, volleyball, lacrosse, softball, golf, tennis, soccer, flag football, broomball, figure skating and rugby; venues like Dobson Ice Arena, Vail Golf Club, Vail Nordic Center, Vail Gymnastics Center, Vail Nature Center, Vail Skatepark, Vail Tennis Center, Community Programming, Vail's Imagination Station and use of additional gyms, playing fields and the surrounding White River National Forest via collaboration with local entities; sports classes and camps for youth, adults and families; and opportunities to learn about and appreciate our Rocky Mountain environment through guided activities, classes and camps. 
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