Ellicottville, NY – Holiday Valley Resort is hosting the Western New York State ski area’s first annual Mudslide Obstacle Race on June 16. This off-road run takes place on the Holiday Valley ski trails where participants must navigate eight obstacles along the very muddy 3.5-mile or 5.4-mile courses. The number one goal of the event is to have fun and people of all ages and varying fitness levels are encouraged to join in.
Race packet pickup takes place on Friday, June 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the resort’s Tamarack Lodge, or on Saturday morning from 8 to 10 a.m. The event will start at 11 a.m. at Spruce Lake. A ride to the start on the Spruce Lake chairlift is included in the entry fee. Spectators may ride up the lift for $5.
The 3.5 mile course travels east across the resort’s cross country ski trails to the top of Eagle, down Woodstock, across Explorer to Morning Star then through the woods and across Mardi Gras, down Holiday Run to Edelweiss to the finish at the Training Center. The short course elevation has a downhill drop of 600 feet. The 5.4-mile course adds a loop from Eagle across to Cindy’s, down Bear Cub and then a challenging uphill to Explorer where it joins back into the short course. Eight obstacles will be placed along the trail including a log pile, a “slalom” course, a maze and the final challenge is a giant mud slide down lower Yodeler. Medals will be awarded to all finishers. Prizes will be awarded at the post race party on the Champagne Sundeck to the overall three fastest males and females as well as the most creative costumes. Muddy runners can shower under the snow guns on Yodeler and changing facilities will be available.
Pre-registration is available on until June 7 at www.holidayvalley.com and at www.Active.com for $45 for the 3.5 or the 5.4 mile run and $10 for the kids’ run (up to age 12). Day-of-race registration costs $60 for the 3.5 or 5.4 mile run, and $15 for the kids’ run. Pre-registered competitors are guaranteed a t-shirt. All competitors will receive a goodie bag and a finisher’s medal.
Competitors are encouraged to visit nearby Ellicottville after the event and many of the businesses will be offering specials to those wearing their finisher medals. Special lodging packages including Mudslide entry fees are available at the Inn at Holiday Valley and the Tamarack.
Holiday Valley Resort is hosting the first annual Mudslide Obstacle Race on June 16, 2012. This off-road run takes place on the Holiday Valley ski trails where participants must navigate 8 obstacles along the very muddy 3.5 mile or 5.4 mile courses. The number one goal of the event is to have fun and people of all ages and varying fitness levels are encouraged to join in.
Race packet pickup is Friday from 6PM to 9PM at Tamarack or Saturday morning from 8AM to 10AM. The event will start at 11AM at Spruce Lake. A ride to the start on the Spruce Lake chairlift is included in the entry fee. Spectators may ride up the lift for $5. The 3.5 mile course travels east across the cross country trails to the top of Eagle, down Woodstock, across Explorer to Morning Star then through the woods and across Mardi Gras, down Holiday Run to Edelweiss to the finish at the Training Center. The short course elevation has a downhill drop of 600 feet. The 5.4 mile course adds a loop from Eagle across to Cindy’s, down Bear Cub and then a challenging uphill to Explorer where it joins back into the short course. Eight obstacles will be placed along the trail including a log pile, a “slalom” course, a maze and the final challenge is a giant mud slide down lower Yodeler. Medals will be awarded to all finishers. Prizes will be awarded at the post race party on the Champagne Sundeck to the overall 3 fastest males and females as well as the most creative costumes. Muddy runners can shower under the snowguns on Yodeler and changing facilities will be available.
Pre-registration is available on until June 7 at holidayvalley.com and at Active.com for $45 for the 3.5 OR the 5.4 mile run and $10 for the kids’ run (up to age 12). Day-of-race registration is from 8AM to 10AM and is $60 for the 3.5 or 5.4 mile run, $15 for the kids run. Pre-registered competitors are guaranteed a t-shirt. All competitors will receive a goody bag and a super cool finisher’s medal.
Competitors are encouraged to visit Ellicottville after the event and many of the businesses will be offering specials to those wearing their finisher medals. Special lodging packages including Mudslide entry fees are available at the Inn at Holiday Valley and the Tamarack. If you’re thinking about entering…do it now because it will give you inspiration to train!