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New Mexico > Jemez Mountain Trail Runs Half Marathon, 50K
& 50-Mile
Los Alamos,
NM
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Date
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Event
Details
The single-track trails and dirt roads that make their way throughout
the Jemez Mountains outside Los Alamos, N.M., are the setting for the
Jemes Mountain Trail Runs series of races, including a half marathon
trail run, a 50K race and a 50-mile trail race that's described by
organizers as one of the toughest 50-milers anywhere in the country.
This race is designed for experienced trail runners (marathoners and
others) who are ready for both high altitudes and plenty of steep
changes in elevation.
All of the races share the same starting and finish lines, at the North
Mesa Posse Shack (at 600 N. Mesa Road) just outside the city. From
there, the half marathon follows a clockwise loop course that takes
runners from a starting elevation of about 7,300 feet above sea level
into the mountains nearby, where the elevation rises and rises as
participants make their way along the trails and the mountain ridges
and peaks.
The high point of the half marathon race occurs at the
half-way point of the race, at the Guaje Ridge-Mitchell Trail
intersection, where the elevation tops out at 8,800 feet. From there,
the race course begins a long, steady and steep descent back down the
mountains to an elevation of about 7,000 feet before winding up back at
the Posse Shack for the finish.
Along the way, the scenery is truly breathtaking. Trails that run
through wooded, rocky forests are followed by runs along the mountain
ridges with expansive views of mountains like Caballo Mountain, which
in turn are followed by runs along smooth, fast dirt trails through
meadows between the mountains.
Race
Weather & Climate
Set in mountainous northern New Mexico, the town of Los Alamos
generally experiences mild to cool weather conditions in the early
spring, as May temperatures average between 67°F and
42°F. Rainfall is typically scarce, as the city sees an average
of about 1.43 inches of rain during the month.
Fees
$35 for the half marathon
$50 for the 50K race
$65 for the 50-mile race
Registration
To register for the 2008 running of the Jemez Mountain Trail Runs, register online here.
Website
www.highaltitudeathletics.org
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