Third Annual Endurance Race
”The All Nighter”
Get ready for this year's Capt'n Karl's Endurance Race. Once again all proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. This year it will be held on Saturday July 19 at 7 p.m., 2008 (full moon). Weather
permitting, we will be doing this as a 6 and 12 hour night run with
terrain consisting of hilly, rocky single track and access road. Course
length will be 5.0-7.5 mile loop (depending on location). Results will
be determined by the participant's laps completed in their respective
time class. Awards will be given three deep for male and female
classes. We are happy to announce an electronic timing system will be
used this year. (see www.run-far.com)
The location is going to be somewhere in the Texas Hill Country. We’re trying for Mule Shoe Bend (reserved), Inks Lake and Pedernales Falls State Parks (pending). Primitive camping will be available at all locations. Reserved sites through hosting fascilities (TBD).
Packets will be ready to pic up on Friday, July 18th 5-9 pm and Saturday July 19 12-7 p.m. at the event location.
Registration and Cost (Click here to register) There will be a field limit of 75. The registration fee is $100 until race day, including
a LED flashlight, technical shirt and visor, great ultra food, post
race breakfast (7:30 a.m.), massage therapy, photos and various prizes.
History
The
first annual Capt’n Karl’s Run was created by my husband, Brad, and I
out of the desire to give ultramarathon runners the opportunity to run
a challenging trail for a charitable cause. The run is named after my
father, Karl. He was honored to have the race in his name and made sure
he could attend the first annual event on July 8th, 2006. Karl traveled
from Plano, Tx. with my mom to start the race with the wave of “Karl’s
Kanoe” flag. Karl passed away 6 weeks later. His strength, endurance
and adventurous spirit helped him through life and his challenges with
cancer. With these characteristics, it is only fitting the run is in
his name. We hope this event has a special meaning for the runners,
many have friends and family challenged with cancer and other aliments.
Thank you for joining us.
Nyla Quinn
”Those who won't take a chance, don't get a chance.” -Capt’n Karl
