Northern Trails Running Series
The Northern Trails Running Series was started in 2008 with a mission of increasing the participation in local trail races and introducing runners and hikers of all levels to new trails. The series, created by Matias Saari, had six events in 2008: Masochism on Moose Mountain, Ester Dome Ass Kicker, Granite Tors Trail Run, Chena Hot Springs Run & Soak, Mount Healy Challenge, and Run for the Refuge (10k). Events in the series are subject to change each year depending on participation and feedback.
For the 2011 Northern Trail Running Series many of the events from inaugural season remain unchanged. The Wickersham Dome Trail Run was added in 2010 and the Musk Ox Run and the Annihilator were added for the 2011 season. More information for each of the events can be found through the running club calendar link.
- Annihilator - Saturday, May 28th @ 11am
- Masochism on Moose Mountain - Tuesday, June 7th @ 6:30pm
- Granite Tors Trail Run - Sunday, June 26th @ 11am (early start 10am)
- Ester Dome Ass Kicker - Sunday, July 10th @ 10am
- Chena Hot Springs Run & Soak - Saturday, July 30st @ 11am
- Wickersham Dome Trail Run - Saturday, August 20th @ 11am
- Musk Ox Run - Thursday, September 1st @ 6:30pm
A new point system will track runners for both the overall standings and age groups. The new point system is intended to account for increased participation in trail series events since the inaugural 2008 season. The age groups (29 & under, 30 to 44, and 45 & over) remain unchanged. In previous seasons runners scored points in their best four races in the series. This restriction has been removed for the 2011 season; runners may now score points in all series events in which they compete.
