Press Release - Grand Teton Races - 6/26/08

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

      GRAND TETON RACES OFFER DISCOUNT TO WESTERN STATES RUNNERS 

June 26, 2008 - Alta, Wyoming
Due to wildfires that have struck northern California in recent days and 
the health risks that have been associated with these wildfires, the 35th 
Western States Endurance Run has been cancelled.  It is unfortunate that so 
many athletes will not be able to realize their goal and that the hard work 
and dedication of the race organizers have been sidelined by these 
conditions.

Due to these circumstances, race officials for the Grand Teton Races have 
decided to offer a discount from now until July 31 (or earlier, if the 
maximum number is met) to those who cannot participate in Western States 
this year:   a $65 discount to the first 30 people who register for the 
Grand Teton Races 100 Mile Race and a $15 discount to the first 20 people 
who register for the Grand Teton Races 50 Mile Race.

Interested parties can apply for this discount by e-mailing Race Director 
Jay Batchen at  Jay will respond to all inquiries 
on or after Sunday, June 29th.  His response will provide you with complete 
instructions for registering online with the appropriate discount code.

Grand Teton Races is a world class endurance running event, held at the 
Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, Wyoming over Labor Day Weekend. Now in its 
fourth year, the Grand Teton Races offers runners a choice of distances: 
Trail Marathon, 50-miles or 100-miles. All races utilize the same 25 mile 
loop, consisting of single track and service roads with just 3 miles of 
pavement per loop. There is also a Fun Run for the kids!



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