Saturday, August 7, 2010
** RACE INFO & REGISTRATION COMING SOON !! **
Welcome back one and all to our Second Annual WILDWOODS CHALLENGE. It will once again take place within Itasca State Park; Minnesota's oldest and largest state park. It has more than 32,000 acres consisting of: towering old growth forests, over 100 pristine lakes, and of course; the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi River.
The race courses weave their way through the beautiful, but demanding terrain of the park's interior hiking/x-ctry ski trails and cover ground consisting of rocks, roots, sand, moderate rolling hills and yes, maybe even some mud!
The WILDWOODS CHALLENGE attempts to put forth a conscientious effort to embrace an eco-friendly mindset by implementing sustainable products, processes and event planning practices. All participants are encouraged to recognize and be mindful of their impact on the planet and at least try make an attempt to reduce their "footprint" by making more sustainable choices. In doing so, we all can become better stewards of God's wonderful creation.
Whether you are a first-timer or a war-hardened veteran; bring the entire family to see and truly experience one of Minnesota's magnificent natural treasures. I am already taking steps forward in the planning process for 2010 and even contemplating a 50K event. I hope that most; if not all, of our 2009 athletes will be back. Thanks again to everyone who participated in 2009 and for making our inaugural WILDWOODS CHALLENGE such a blast. So, keep running, keep racing and have fun on the trails!
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