Big Mountain Trail Run, April 21st 2012Click here for 2013 Race Info! Race Results! Awesome job racers! Note may be a change only in the 30-39 Female 5k race results. If/When the change occurs this comment will be removed. Some Videos and Photos available on Pikes Peak Sports Half Marathon Start Video 10k Start Video 5k Start Video Final Race Update
You will be climbing and descending up, down, and through the beautiful Cheyenne Canyon in Colorado Springs. This is an awesome and rewarding trail run that showcases the
beauty Colorado has to offer to trail runners.
Half Marathon Course10k Course5k Course
5k: Start off with wide track to duke it out to the single track. Then, begin the incline. 1.6 miles up the lower columbine trail and then a portion of the middle columbine trail to your turnaround point. Turnaround and bomb down the way you came. 1.6 mile sprint to the finish!
10k: Start off with wide track to duke it out to the single track. Travel up lower columbine and mid-columbine for 2 miles to the Spring Creek Trail cutoff. Take the Spring Creek Trail winding single track up for a mile to the Aid Station at the junction of Spring Creek and Gold Camp Rd. Travel west (left) on Gold Camp through the tunnel, about .4miles to the Gold Camp/Upper Columbine Cutoff. This takes you back down the Columbine. Turn Left to descend down the columbine upper, middle, and lower all the way to the finish. 1/2: Start off with wide track to duke it out to the single track. Travel up lower columbine and mid-columbine for 2 miles to the Spring Creek Trail cutoff (right). Take the Spring Creek Trail winding single track up for a mile to the Aid Station at the junction of Spring Creek and Gold Camp Rd. Here is the 1st Aid Station. Then, continue up Captain Jacks to the top of High Drive. Take High Drive left (South) to the "4 corners" parking lot. This is your 2nd Aid Station. Run up Gold Camp (right). Up the road, to a closed tunnel and turn around at the cones to come back to the 3rd aid station (same station as #2). Go down (right) N. Cheyenne Canon Road from here to the trailhead for the Upper Columbine Trail. Turn left (East) to get on the Upper Columbine trail. Take Upper, Middle, and Lower Columbine trails all the way back to the finish. Good luck!
This race is sanctioned by US Track and Field and will use chip timing.
10am 1/2 marathon prerace meeting/lineup 10:15am 1/2 marathon race start 10.30am 10k prerace meeting/lineup 10.45am 10k race start 10.45am 5k prerace meeting/lineup 11am 5k race start The 5k will not have an aid station except at the start/finish line. The 10k has an aid station at about mile 2.5 into it. This is at the top of the climb for the 10k. This is also the only aid station for the 10k. The Half will go to the same aid station as the 10k (2.5 miles), then get a 2nd aid station around mile 6.5, will pass it and return to it after a 2 mile out and back (mile 8.5). Our aid stations are green! To reduce waste, bring your own reusable bottle for water at aid stations along the course. This reduces waste and environmental impact and falls in line with our BMARE philosphy. Rapid filling nozzles will be used so you don't waste precious time filling up.
Car pooling is encouraged to lower the impact on the environment. Racer Parking is first come-first serve @ Starsmore discovery center parking area. No parking in handicapped or coned areas. No parking up N. Cheyenne Canon beyond Starsmore or S. Cheyenne Canon Road ways. Overflow parking is at Cheyenne Mtn High School Lower Parking Lot. There will NOT be a shuttle provided for those parking in the overflow at the high school so be prepared for a warm up jog to get to check-in.
Get a BMA Race Voucher for yourself or a friend or family member Race PrizesHalf Marathon:1st male and female overall: Elite BMA Medal, and $100 each 1st place for all divisions in half marathon: Free NB shoes from Colorado Running Company 2nd Place for all divisions in half marathon: Nathan Performance Trail Mix hydration belt. 3rd place for all divisions in half marathon: Free NB Socks from Colorado Running Company Finishers Medals for all Half finishers 10k and 5k: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Medals per division Sanctioned by US Track and Field and features chip timing! This is a beautifully scenic and inspiring mountain running course. The 1/2 marathon has adventurous and rugged single track, challenging hill climbs, and descents that open up to amazingly
scenic views along dirt roads. The trail courses through mountains, stone hops a slow winding creek, crosses dark and historic tunnels, and offers a fast and exhilarating descent to the finish.
Overall, the 1/2 marathon consists of 70% single track running and 30% wider trail and road.
Prizes will be given out for Half Marathon race winners (overall and divisions). All Half Marathon participants get finishing medals. 5k/10k 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners receive medals. See the tab above for more details. All racers registering prior to race day will recieve a commemorative t-shirt. All races receive a coupon for a FREE BEER or Root Beer at Phantom Canyon. Healing Touch Massage will be at the race to provide massage. Details TBD. For any questions regarding the Big Mountain Trail Run, please send an email to [email protected]. |
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Big Mountain Trail Run 2012Big Mountain Trail Run, April 21st 2012
Race Results! Awesome job racers! Note may be a change only in the 30-39 Female 5k race results. If/When the change occurs this comment will be removed. Some Videos and Photos available on Pikes Peak Sports Half Marathon Start Video 10k Start Video 5k Start Video Final Race Update
Saturday 4/21/2012Venue:Cheyenne Canyon - Colorado Springs, CORace Lengths: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon (see race details for maps)Race Divisions: Male and Female by age group: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and overCheck-In / Start Times: Mesa Picnic Area on North Cheyenne Canon Road (near Starsmore Discover Center). Start times Half/10k/5k: 10AM, 10:30AM, 10:45Aid Stations: 5k: Start/finish only 10k: 1 station @ 2.5 miles Half: 3 stations @ 2.5, 6.5, 8.5 milesBMARE: A secondary compeition to help clean the environment. Pick up trash along the course and trade it in at the finish line for a raffle ticket to win a prize!Registration:5k: $25, 10k: $30, Half Marathon: $40 Online and Mail-in Registration Available: REGISTER TODAY Race Roster Cost to register on race day adds $10 Commemorative race shirt included in registration. Day of registration does not guarantee shirt. Get a behind the scenes look at a BMA race Get involved in a friend or family member's passion without having to race with them Make some new friends There are many reasons to Volunteer for BMA. Click here for more information. Check back later for more race updates. A TRUE COLORADO TRAIL RUN - RAW BEAUTY AND RUGGED TERRAINSanctioned by US Track and Field and features chip timing! This is a beautifully scenic and inspiring mountain running course. The 1/2 marathon has adventurous and rugged single track, challenging hill climbs, and descents that open up to amazingly scenic views along dirt roads. The trail courses through mountains, stone hops a slow winding creek, crosses dark and historic tunnels, and offers a fast and exhilarating descent to the finish. Overall, the 1/2 marathon consists of 70% single track running and 30% wider trail and road. The 10k starts off with a tough climb, but soon gives way to some fun single track switchbacks and stunning views. At this point the trail descends to a road, passing through a dark tunnel and eventually catching back up with the single track. Then it's on for a beautiful downhill to the finish. Overall, the 10K consists of 90% single track and 10% wider gravel road. The 5k begins with an uphill climb of single track and switchbacks; the climb is tough but worth the effort. The halfway turnaround point offers an incredible view of the city, the mountains, and cliff sides- not to mention that it's all downhill from here. The 5K is 100% single track. Post Race Party / SWAGPrizes will be given out for Half Marathon race winners (overall and divisions). All Half Marathon participants get finishing medals. 5k/10k 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners receive medals. See the tab above for more details. All racers registering prior to race day will recieve a commemorative t-shirt. All races receive a coupon for a FREE BEER or Root Beer at Phantom Canyon. Massage Services Available on Race DayHealing Touch Massage will be at the race to provide massage. Details TBD. For any questions regarding the Big Mountain Trail Run, please send an email to[email protected]. |