Clinton Lake Trail Run

News (updated 24 April 2012)... Results Posted!

http://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=14808

Trail:

We are in Spring Turkey season. Please respect the hunters and do not run the trail before 1 PM until the season closes (last day is May 17)

The course runs clean... no trash left behind after the race... thanks to all racers and any volunteers who helped keep our beautiful trail... beautiful.

Maintenance will begin earlier than usual this year... the nettle is growing rapidly. Anyone interested in helping with mowing the trail, please contact:

bob 217-778-2256

FMITA owns a self-propelled walk behind mower. The help is more for safety (accompanying the person mowing) than performing the mowing itself. All help is appreciated.

Thanks to all the volunteers! Fantastic job!

"Photos by Patel", see link below...thanks Janak!

2012 Race

additional photos from the race diirector also available at link

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76761432@N05/sets/72157629724410595/

Results: (complete results now listed at Ultra Signup)

10 mile:

1. Scott Dewitt 1:08:51 (course record)

2. Tom O'Brien 1:12:59 (broke previous course record, too)

3. Eric Fortune 1:13:30 (broke previous course record, too)

16. Aubrey Blair-Pattison 1:30:18

18. Jaime Rice 1:32:25

19. Nancy Finfrock 1:33:27

30-mile:

1. Joel Lammers 4:00:09 (1st again! 2 years in a row! broke his own Master's group course record)

2. Kevin Grabowski 4:04:34 (in first place for 28 miles!!!)

3. Paul Stofko 4:24:35

4. Christine Crawford 4:26:24 (Broke her own Master's group course record)(2nd fastest female time ever on course!)

15. Kirsten Marek 5:13:06

28. Misty Chandos 5:29:09

Trail conditions: Very Good conditions! No standing water. Some soft spots. Runs fast. (19 March 2012)

Ingrid Melief, a local artist and potter, has made the finisher medallions and awards. I think that you will be pleased that you ran fast enough to win an award:

Age-group awards Finisher medallions

Date

31 March 2012

Results

Results for years 2007 thru 2011 at Ultra Signup

This course will take you through forest, hills, and meadows, and over small bridges at Clinton Lake State Recreation Area. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Race Directors: Mike Ingrum and Robert O'Brien (drbobobrien@att.net)

Location

Clinton Lake near DeWitt, IL (central Illinois).

Hunting Season

*Hunting Season Schedule between now and race date:

-no more hunting between now and race!

CL state officials recommend that we always wear bright colors!

Directions

From state highway 54 (between Clinton and Farmer City). Turn north onto county road 1650 E (Power Road) go a short distance to county road 900 N (North Fork road) turn left (west) follow road to North Fork Boat Access parking lot, approximately 1 mile. 40°11'18.60"N 88°50'41.98"W Google Map.

see map to start finish

Photos

see bottom of web page for satellite image of the course

Click for Race Photos:2012 Race Week before the 2012 Race 2011 Race 2010 Races

more photos here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76761432@N05/sets/72157629724410595/

Course

One or three loops of 10 mile trail through forest, hills, and meadows at Clinton Lake State Recreation Area. Almost all single-track trail except for small section on road & bridge that connects two sides of the trail loop around the lake. About 1500 feet of elevation gain per loop. Two full aid stations each loop (start/finish & half-way), but runners should bring a water bottle. The trail is in excellent condition. Mike Martin continues to work hard on improvements and with typical trail maintenance. There is a new re-direct on the "long" side, about half way, to avoid a very steep and eroded downhill segment. Runners will now jog left and then switch back to the right before re-entering the old trail to cross the bridge at the bottom of the hill.

This is a trail run so be careful about rocks, roots, and logs on the course.

****GO HERE FOR COURSE MAPS --->>> Elevation chart and topography map.

Race

10 Mile Race

30 Mile Race

Start: 8:00 a.m.

Time limit: 3 hours

Parking is at Camp Quest Group Camping Area (Illinois Route 54); bus transportation to the start for 10 mile racers is obligatory.

Start: 7:30 a.m.

Time limit: 8 hours

Parking is at North Fork Boat Access Parking Area (north Fork Road)

Runner Limit

Registration is closed for all races!

Cost

30-mile $50 before January 1, $75 January 1-February 1.

10-mile $35 before January 1, $50 January 1-February 1.

No Refunds. No registration or bib transfers. No Registration after February 1st.

Registration

Online registration is now open.

Registration is closed for all races!

Packet Pick-up

Friday, March 30 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Body ‘n Sole Sports.

Race day at start area from 6:15-7:15 a.m.

Awards and Goodies

Race shirt, finisher medallion, and random prizes. Drawings for La Sportiva shoes, shirts, goodies!

Ingrid Melief, a local artist and potter, has made the finisher medallions and awards. They look wonderful! (see above)

I think that you will be pleased that you ran fast enough to win an award.

Award ceremonies:

10-miler: 11:00 AM

30-miler: 3:30 PM

Awards will be presented to the top 1/3 of all group categories (group categories decided by registrant numbers).

The awards ceremony and post-race food will be presented in a tent in the North Fork Parking Lot. We hope that this will keep racers at the start finish line (and out of the possible rain and wind!) longer and more comfortably. Attendance is mandatory at awards ceremony. No awards will be forwarded, mailed or given to surrogates. Special award to top male and female runner in the open divisions in both the 10- and 30-mile runs.

Clinton Lake Information

Things to do, directions, and more information on Clinton Lake by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Camping will be provided at the Camp Quest Group Camping Area on a first come, first serve basis for Friday and Saturday evenings at the cost of $25 per tent site.

Average Race Day Weather

Average race day weather:
March 31 Weather (Clinton, IL)
Average High: 57°F
Average Low: 36°F
Record High: 82°F (1907)
Record low: 14°F (1955)

Course Records

30-mile Open Male 3:42:47 (Logan Martin, 2010)
Female 4:04:25 (Kelsey Jones, 2011)

Masters Male 4:03:04 (Joel Lammers, 2011)

Female 5:00:54 (Christine Crawford, 2010)

10-mile Open Male 1:17:15 (Matt Matthews, 2011)

Female 1:29:40 (Jen Burton, 2011)

Masters Male 1:17:15 (Matt Matthews, 2011)

Female 1:37:58 (Jily Whiting, 2011)

Second Wind Running Club

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