2005 Lynchburg Ultra Series

1. Holiday Lake 50 K++, February 10, 2007
Appomattox, VA, 6:30AM, 7 1/2 hour time limit.

Appomattox, VA 6:30 AM Sat, Feb 10^th

Double loop course on trails, forest service, and dirt roads in the scenic Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest; rolling terrain. Lodging available at start. 7 ½ hour time limit. 12^th annual. $60 pre-entry by January 20^th, $80 thereafter. David Horton, Liberty University, 1971 University Blvd., Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 239-1324 (h) (434) 582-2386 (w) dhorton@liberty.edu

2. Promise Land 50K, April 28, 2007
Bedford, VA, 5:30 AM, 10 hour time limit.

Bedford, VA 5:30 AM Sat, April 28^th

This is a big, beautiful, and tough loop course using the Glenwood Horse Trail, Cornelius Creek, and other trails. 7^th annual. The course goes over Onion, Apple Orchard, Chestnut, and Floyd Mountains. Approximate elevation gain: 7,400 feet. 10 hour time limit. $60 pre-entry by April 7^th, $80 thereafter. David Horton, Liberty University, 1971 University Blvd., Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 239-1324 (h) (434)582-2386 (w) dhorton@liberty.edu

3. Mountain Masochist Trail Run, 50 Miles, November 3, 2007
Lynchburg, VA, 6:30 AM, 12 hour time limit.

Lynchburg, VA 6:30 AM Sat, November 3^rd

Point to point on dirt roads, paved roads, and narrow footpaths in the Blue Ridge Mountains; held during falls peak colors. 12 hour time limit. 25^th annual. $75 pre-entry by October 1. $100 thereafter. Limited to 300 runners. David Horton, Liberty University, 1971 University Blvd., Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 239-1324 (h) (434) 582-2386 (w) dhorton@liberty.edu

Hellgate 100K

Fincastle, VA 12:01 AM Dec 8^th 18 hour time limit

Point to point on trails in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. 5^th annual. $90 pre-entry by November 15, $110 thereafter. Limited to 100. David Horton, Liberty University, 1971 University Blvd., Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 239-1324 (h) (434) 582-2386 (w) dhorton@liberty.edu

*These three races compromise the Lynchburg Ultra Series

All four races compromise the Horton Slam

Runners who complete all three races (within the time limit) will receive a very special award on Saturday night, November 3, 2007 at the MMTR 50 miler awards banquet. Patagonia, Montrail, Conquest, and Frank Villa are helping to sponsor this series. Entry fee for the L.U.S. is $50.00 prior to February 10, 2007; $60.00 prior to April 28, & $75.00 thereafter. Runners must enter the L.U.S. by August 1, 2007. Entry fee is in addition to the entry fee for each race. E-mail David Horton at dhorton@liberty.edu if you have any further questions.