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Southcliff Black & Blue Classic

13 Sep 2014

The Southcliff Black & Blue Classic returns with a new date, Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 9:00am. Runners who have raced at Southcliff before can expect much of the same as past years, with unique courses on private roads and trails, amazing views, post-race lunch from Lauri's Catering and beer from Wicked Weed, and the most generous awards in the area.

The race names are based on ski slope classifications. The Black Course is the hardest at 6.5 miles while the easier Blue Course is 2.6 miles. Both courses feature the first mile on road with the remained on the groomed trails that wind through the Southcliff community.

The Black Race will start at 9:00 AM and the Blue Race at 9:05 AM at the gatehouse.

Race Cap

The event is capped at 100 runners per race.

Entry Fees
BLACK (6.5 Miles) $40.00
BLUE (2.6 Miles) $30.00

Awards:

Overall Male & Female Winners of Black Race: Adirondack rocking chair

Overall Male & Female Winner of Blue Race: Poplar end tables

Top three winners Male & Female age group: Gift cards to area retailer:

(1st=30.00, 2nd=$20.00, 3rd=$10.00)

Timing:
The race will utilize chip timing. Chips must be worn on your shoe in order for you to receive a time.

Race Shirts:
Long sleeve, 50/50 T-shirts are guaranteed to all Black and Blue participants who register by August 29.
Sizes: Men's Small through X-Large; Women's Small through X-Large

Event Website: http://www.gloryhoundevents.com/southcliff-black-blue-classic/