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TwinTri – SG Tri and Kokopelli Tri’s

All new for 2011, featuring our SG and Kokopelli Tri’s. What’s not to love about the breathtaking Sand Hollow State Park, with its sandstone landscape and warm, blue water? Race here once, and you’ll be back, so why not get discounted entry fees and challenge yourself to improve in 2011! Just participate in the same distance on these identical courses. Beat your time, and YOU WIN a $15 gift certificate to the St George Running Center!

Sprint Triathlon Olympic Triathlon
750m Swim / 12.4mi Bike / 5k Run 1500m Swim / 20.5mi Bike / 10k Run

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The Trail Shoe – Anton Krupicka’s

Anton Krupicka – currently one of the fastests utlramarathon runners in the world – recently wrote a great article for Running Times Magazine that I thought would be worth sharing. Since we first opened up the St. George Running Center four years ago we’ve been strongly behind the benefits of Barefoot training and or wearing the Vibram FiveFingers to gain foot strength, lower leg strength and help with proper running mechanics. During that time there has been much debate within the runningcommunity regarding shoe design and runner’s mechanics. Anoton has been one of the spokes in the wheel that has helped the “minimalist” shoe movement moving forward to what it is just starting to become.

This month New Balance just released their new Minimus series, a light weight flexible shoe without any drop from the heel to forefoot. Although other companies have been pioneers with this type of shoe, New Balance is one of the first major running brands to take this big of a leap. You will see later in the Spring and early summer even more companies coming out with thier own versions of the “barefoot” shoes.

Here’s the article from running times:

“Ultimately, the reason I am not a rigorous adherent to barefoot-only running is because of my desire to maximize running performance. Pure and simple, I can run faster on trails in a pair of shoes. And running fast on trails is still something I value. The goal, however, is to design footwear that allows me to fulfill my trail running potential without straying too far from the stripped down, minimalist, barefoot ideal. This is the core belief and starting point that I bring to running-shoe design. ”
The Next Frontier of Trail Shoe Design

Video of NB Minums

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Red Mountain 50k & 30K

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Time

50k Race starts promptly at 6:05 am . The 30k start time is 7:05am.
Cut-off time is 1:35 pm to finish the race with nutritional and medical support provided … that is a total of 7.5 hours to finish the race.
We will be providing rides to the finish line area for those who have not finished by 1:35 pm. If you choose to finish after the 7.5 hour mark, you do so at your own risk. There will not be medical or nutritional support provided.

Location

The ultra marathon starts in Central, Utah.

Cost

50k Ultra marathon
* $65 for registration through February 15th
* $70 for registration through March 15th
* $80 for registration through April 14th
* No race-day registration. NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS.
* Registration officially closes at midnight April 14th for online registration.
* Registration by postal mail must be postmarked by April 5, 2011.
30k Road Race
* $35 for registration through February 15th
* $40 for registration through March 15th
* $50 for registration through April 14th
* No race-day registration. NO REFUNDS OR TRANSFERS.
* Registration officially closes at midnight April 14th for online registration.
* Registration by postal mail must be postmarked by April 5, 2011.

Limited Registration

The ultra marathon is capped at 350 runners. The 50k at 150 runners. The 30k is capped at 200 runners. Registration is available online at racesonline.com. The race registration closes on April 19th 5 days prior to the race. Alternatively, you can register by postal mail by downloading race registration form.

Acceptance Letter

Once you are registered you should receive an email confirmation of your successful registration. If you register by postal mail you will receive an e-mail confirmation.

Packet Pickup

Packet pick-up will be at Elite Creators located at 3884 South River Road Building B. St. George UT Packets can be picked up from 4-7 pm on April 22nd. NO RACE DAY PICKUP.

We are so excited to welcome Krissy Moehl, an elite ultra-trail athlete, event promoter and coach, as our guest athlete and event speaker. Krissy Moehl has participated in ultra-trail running races around the world including winner of the 2010 Shinetsu Five Mountains 110km. Krissy will share a video presentation from her trail racing experiences all over the world, with Q&A to follow.
Packets will not be available at the race start, please ensure you pickup your packet the night prior. Also, if you plan on running in two sets of shoes please leave your shoes you will run miles 12-31 in at Elite Creators when you pick up your packet. Please have your shoes placed in a bag and clearly labeled with your name AND bib! It is your responsibility to mark the bag clearly. We are not responsible for lost shoes. This is a courtesy to runners and shoe drop is done at your own risk (see Shoe Pickup below). Course The 50 k race will start at SR-18 and Pinevalley Road intersection. It will cover 12 miles of beautiful trail and 19 miles of scenic paved roads. The 30k will start west of Veyo Utah on the Gunlock Scenic Byway. Both races will end at the Ivins Unity Park in downtown Ivins Utah.(400 South 400 West)
Please click on our ‘Course’ page to read full description of the course, photos, elevation profiling, maps, etc.



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Run For Kids 10k & 5k 2011

The 11th annual Run 4 Kids 10k & 5kon Saturday, April 9, 2011. We anticipate another great event to support kids!

This year our race is a St. George Marathon Runner Series Qualifier! DETAILS

All proceeds will be donated to The Friends of The Learning Center for Families, to help offer educational services to families of children birth to three, who have significant challenges to their health and development. Last year we had several hundred turn out for the races and it it was enjoyed by all.

Registration

Registration is easy. Join the crowd, by being one of several hundred that will race for a cause!

Date Saturday, April 09, 2011 @ 8:00 AM

Address
Coral Canyon
1925 N. Canyon Greens Dr.

Fees
After April 3rd all entry fees increase $20.00
Registration Closing Date
Thursday, April 07, 2011 @ 10:59 PM
Brief Description
Nothing is more beautiful than a spring morning in Dixie. The 11th annual Run 4 Kids race will be held in Coral Canyon, with the 1K fun run begining at 7:30 a.m. Prizes and awards for all children that participate. 5K and 10K will begin at 8 a.m. Awards will be 3 deep in all age divisions for male and female. Come enjoy an event for the whole family. This year we are proud to be a St. George Marathon runner series qualifier.
Learning Center For Families
100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Learning Center for Families: A non-profit agency in Washington County that provides support for educational services for families of vulnerable children, ages birth to 3, with significant challenges to their health and deveopment.
Additional Information
No day of race registration. No day of race packet pickup. To reserve your spot and guarantee a shirt, sign up by April 3rd. This year we are pleased to offer tech t-shirts in adult and youth sizes.

 

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Sand Hollow Marathon

Sand Hallow Marathon
The Sand Hollow Marathon is on March 26, 2011, 2011 in Hurricane, UT. The event will start at 7 am. To register for this event please go to the event website.

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Spectrum 10k 2011

Spectrum 10k 2011

2011 Spectrum 10k Race Results, 2011 Race Photos

Where: Ivins City Park, 55 North Main Street
Directions: Map It Here!
When: March 19, 2011
Start Time: 9:00 am
Fee: $25 per runner
Distance: 10K
Contact: (435) 627-4560

RACE WILL BE CAPPED AT 800 REGISTRANTS!!! THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS, SO REGISTER EARLY!!!

A beautiful, scenic run through Snow Canyon State Park. This course includes three miles in Snow Canyon State Park, continuing on through city neighborhoods and into the finish line in Ivins.

Transportation to the start line will leave at 8:00am with the LAST BUS LEAVING AT 8:15am from the City Park in Ivins. The race will end at the same spot. Runners MUST ride the bus provided, as no vehicles will be allowed into the park. Click link above FOR DIRECTIONS TO Ivins City Park, where the buses/finish line will be!

Packet Pickup: On Friday, March 18th packets will be available from 4-9pm at the St. George Recreation Center or Saturday, March 19th 7:15am-8:30am, at Ivins City Park.

Pre-registration is accepted until Friday, March 11th. Late registration accepted until Wednesday, March 16th with an additional $10 late fee. NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION.

Registration is now available through the recreation center at (435)627-4560 or at www.activityreg.com. On-Line registration links are available at ACTIVE.COM AND GETMEREGISTERED.COM. The race flier may be downloaded and mailed to the St. George Recreation Center. All checks can be made payable to St. George Races and mailed to 285 S. 400 E., St. George, UT 84770. Mailed registration forms must be received by Wednesday, March 16, 2011.

 

 

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St. George Running Club – Weekly Group Runs

The St. George Running Club is a USATF certified running club located in St. George Utah. We currently run Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The running paces vary from day-to-day, and should accommodate most levels of runners.

Monday: Training Group – 5:30 am at the temporary Dixie Center trail head.

Wednesday: Track/ Speed Work – (Beginner to Experienced) – 6am at the Dixie State College Track.

Thursday: Tempo Run – Experienced/ Fast 7:15 pace to 6:00 pace – 7pm at the Dixie Convention Center, south parking lot.

Saturday: 10-20 miles – 11 min pace – 8:00 min pace – Meet at 6 am at different locations. Friday run start locations are posted weekly on the St. George Running Center Facebook page. To see a list of scheduled Saturday Marathon Training runs from July 2011 – Oct 2011 - Click here.

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St. George Running Center – We are currently remodeling our website!

Store Hours:
Monday - Friday, 10am - 7pm
Saturday, 11am - 5pm
Sunday - Closed

Store Phone: 435-628-7766