FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 17, 2016

Contact: 
Kip Tingle, 970-479-2280, ktingle@vailrec.com                           
VRD Sports Coordinator and Trail Running Series Race Director
                       
Jessie Klehfoth, 970-479-2446, jklehfoth@vailrec.com
VRD Marketing and Communications Director

2016 LA SPORTIVA VAIL MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUNNING SERIES CONTINUES AUG. 21 WITH 5K, 10K@10,000 FEET 
(Vail, Colo.) - The Vail Recreation District's 2016 La Sportiva Vail Mountain Trail Running Series presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield continues Sunday with the 5K and 10K@10,000 Feet trail running race. Both races, presented by Summit Ford, will begin at 8 a.m. at the top of Gondola One at Mid-Vail on Vail Mountain, with the entire race taking place above 9,000 feet. The average grade of the 10K is 7 percent with an elevation gain of nearly 1,200 feet, while the shorter 5K is less challenging and will allow runners the chance to experience racing at an impressive altitude. This is the sixth race in the seven race series.

The 2016 edition of the 10@10 will feature Vail's newest running trail, The Meadows. 10K runners will be treated with massive views of Mount of the Holy Cross while both 5K and 10K runners will utilize the recently completed Meadows trail and be awed by views of the Gore Range. With so much to look at, keeping an eye on the trail will be a difficult task. This is trail running at its finest!

Individual races cost $38 for week-of registration or $45 on race day. Preregistration is available online at www.vailrec.com or at www.active.com or by calling 970-479-2280 until 5 p.m. on Friday. Runners may also register or pick up their bibs from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Arc'teryx store in Lionshead. Day-of registration will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at the base of Gondola One in Mountain Plaza.

Racers should park in the Vail Village parking structure where parking is free for the summer. Gondola One will operate from 7:15 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. for racers and volunteers. Spectators may load until 8:30 a.m. All racers must be ready to begin loading the gondola at 7:15 a.m. to ensure all runners are at the start line by 8 a.m. After the race, the gondola will be free for racers and spectators to download back to Vail Village. All spectators must present a lift voucher to access Gondola One. Lift vouchers are available at pre-registration/bib pick-up at Arc'teryx and at day-of registration at Mountain Plaza Vail Village from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Failure to load the gondola by 8:30 a.m. will forfeit access to Mid-Vail without purchasing a daily scenic ride ticket for $34. Dogs or other pets are not permitted to load the gondola.

Prizes for the 5K and 10K will be presented to top finishers and raffle prize drawings will also be held at the race awards ceremonies, featuring products from area merchants and national companies. Runners will receive a Green Layer tech T-shirt following each race, featuring unique designs.

The final race of the season, the EverGold 5K and 10K is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18 and will feature single- and double-track trails on Vail Mountain showcasing Vail's stunning fall foliage. A full list of races and details are available at vailrec.com. 

Joining 2016 series title sponsor La Sportiva and presenting sponsor Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield are individual race sponsors TIGA Advertising, The Dusty Boot, Vail Valley Charitable Fund, Haute Route Gear & Apparel, Howard Head Sports Medicine, Summit Ford and Vail's Mountain Haus. Partners also include SmartWool, Garmin, Vail Resorts, Beaver Creek Resort Company, The Steadman Clinic, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Central Rockies Mortgage, Northside Coffee and Kitchen, Noosa Yogurt, Vail Mountain Coffee and Tea, AmericInn, Gatorade, Honey Stinger, KZYR 97.7, Optic Nerve, Arc'teryx, Kashi, First Bank, Mountainsmith and Camelbak. 
 
For more information, call the VRD Sports Department at 970-479-2280 or go to www.vailrec.com.

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The VRD is an equal opportunity service provider and operates under special permission from the White River National Forest and Bureau of Land Management.
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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