FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Eric Gould
(650) 364-8256
Redwood Trails Announces New Fall Races
Following its successful debut last year, organizers of the Bizz Johnson
Marathon have announced an expanded format for the 2005 races, scheduled
Oct. 8 and 9.
Redwood City, CA (PRWEB) June 2, 2005 -- Following its successful debut
last year, organizers of the Bizz Johnson Marathon have announced an
expanded format for the 2005 races, scheduled Oct. 8 and 9.
Correspondingly, race director Eric C. Gould has announced a new event, the
inaugural Auburn Marathon, scheduled Oct. 1 on Western States Trail
surrounding the famous gold-mining city in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
In conjunction with the Bizz Johnson Marathon, which for the second year
will progress along the historic and scenic Northern California trail, a
new 50-mile race, half-marathon and 10km division have been added Oct. 8.
The marathon will be held Oct. 9.
The 50-mile event begins in Susanville at Hobo Camp and progresses toward
Mason Station near Westwood before returning to Hobo Camp. Well-stocked aid
stations will be available every four miles and all finishers will receive
a belt buckle. Entry fee range is $75-$95, with increased fee beginning in
August.
The Bizz Johnson Express, a half-marathon and 10km, will feature the finest
miles of the Bizz Johnson Trail. Half-marathon runners will descend about
1,000 feet, while 10km runners will run downhill about 500 feet. The Bizz
Johnson Express races are point-to-point events. Runners will be bused from
the Bizz Johnson Trail Depot in Susanville to the start. Like last year, an
out-and-back half-marathon and 10K will also be held on Sunday Oct. 9, the
same day as the Bizz Johnson Marathon.
Entry fees for The Bizz Johnson Express races are $50-60, beginning in
August. Runners will receive transportation, water bottle, T-shirt,
post-race snacks and finisher's medal.
Dean Karnazes, author of the best-selling book, Ultramarathon Man, will be
the keynote speaker at the carbo-loading dinner Saturday night Oct. 8.
One week prior to the Bizz Johnson events, the inaugural Auburn Marathon
will be held on the famed Western States Trail Oct. 1. Half-marathon,
nine-mile and 5km events will be held in conjunction with the new marathon.
The marathon route will take runners through Murderer's Bar, across
No-Hand's Bridge and wind through a course around the hamlet of Cool,
Calif., and within the Auburn Recreational State Park. Finishers will
receive a "bag of gold" and a belt buckle for marathoners. All profits from
the Auburn Marathon will be donated to local charities.
Entry fees are $55 (marathon), $35 (half-marathon), $30 (nine-mile) and $25
(5km). All fees will increase by $10 one month prior to the event.
For additional information, contact Eric Gould, President, Redwood Trails,
111 Columbia Ave., Redwood City, Calif., 94063. Tel. (650) 364-8256.
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