American Discovery Trail Marathon
Official Entry Form
September 2nd, 2002 (Labor Day)
Start Time: 7:00 AM MDT
- Course description: A north to south, downhill (start line altitude
approx. 7,300’, finish line altitude approx. 6,040’) trail that is
75% hard-packed, sandstone, granite chips and dirt and 25%
blacktop. From its start in quaint Palmer Lake, the course winds
its way through the US Air Force Academy, and then it follows a
beautiful stretch along Monument Creek into the city of Colorado
Springs. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of Pike’s
Peak.
- Beneficiaries:
the southern Colorado branch of the Arthritis Foundation and the
Pikes Peak Trails and Open Spaces Coalition (TOSC) of the Pikes
Peak Region
- Entry fee: $40
if received by August 1, $50 thereafter
- Make check payable: ADTM
- Send check and completed entry form to race
headquarters: The Colorado Running
Company, 833 N. Tejon, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, phone (719)
635-3833. You will be notified when your application has been
received.
- Late registration: Through Sunday, September 1 at race
headquarters.
- Race starting time: 7:00AM, Monday, September 2, 2002
- Packet pickup:
Packets will not be mailed. You may pick up your packet at race
headquarters between August 28 and September 1 (10:00AM to 6PM). Race day
packet pick-up will be available at start.
- Transportation for runners
(only): If you park near the finish
area, you can catch a bus out to the starting line. Note the
(earlier) time: 5:30AM – 6:00AM for bus departures, from Cache Le
Poudre & Mesa Rd, Colo. Spgs.
- Directions to start (NO PARKING AVAILABLE,
DROP OFF ONLY): I-25 to exit 163 at
County Line Road. Travel west on County Line Road for 2.5 miles to
Palmer Lake. The New Santa Fe Trailhead is on your left as you
enter Palmer Lake.
- Directions to finish: I-25 to Uintah Street exit. Travel east and take first
right turn at light (Glen Avenue). Proceed about 1/4 mile to South
Monument Valley Park. Finish line will be on the trail in the
vicinity of Colorado College.
- Sweats check:
Runner bags will be delivered to the finish line
- Awards: (1) Cash
prize to top three male & female finishers; (2) Medal to all
finishers; (3) Award to top 3 male & female runners in each
age group (19 & under, then 5 year increments); & (4),
Recognition as an Age Group Course
Record Holder for at least one year on
our web site for the first place male & female finisher in
each age group.
- Awards ceremony:
Near the finish line area at 12:00-1:00 PM MDT.
- Course closes:
The course will officially close at 1:00 PM MDT.
- Pets and kids:
Due to the width of the trail and for the benefit of all entrants,
no dogs, children or other pets, baby joggers, or bikes may
accompany a runner.
- Water stops:
Water and Gatorade at each water stop. Water Stops will be spaced
every 2 miles for the first 20 miles and every mile thereafter.
Runners not used to the altitude are encouraged to drink plenty of
water.
- Race announcer: Local favorite, Roger "The Rhino" Allison, the "Voice of
the Pikes Peak Road Racing Region".
- Where to watch the runners: Good places for family and friends to view the race
are: (1) New Santa Fe Regional Trailhead on Baptist Rd, exit 158
on I-25, (6mile point); (2) Tiffany Square Parking lot at
intersection of Commercial Center Dr and Mark Dabling Rd, exit 149
on I-25 (Woodmen Rd), (15 mile point); (3) Goose Gossage Youth
Sports Complex on Mark Dabling Rd. (I-25 exit 146 east Garden of
Gods Rd take a right turn on Mark Dabling Rd).
- Expected weather on September
3: Meteorologically, Colorado Springs
is classified as an alpine desert with an average of 250 days of
sunshine, 15 –16 inches of precipitation, and low relative
humidity throughout the year. Expect
temperature in high 40’s, low 50’s when race starts. However,
check the weather forecasts for September 2.
- Runner’s discount: The Colorado Running Company (race headquarters) will
give a 20% discount to all registered ADTM runners.
- Course certification: USATF certified course.
- Marathon coaching: Contact Team In Training: (719) 635-3833
Personal data (Please print.)
Last Name: ___________________________First:
_____________________Middle: _______________________
Street Address:
___________________________________________________________
City:___________________________________
State:______________Country:_____________Zip: ___________
Email:
________________________________________Telephone:
(daytime)_______________________________
Gender: Male_ Female (circle) Birthday:
____/____/____ (m/d/yy) Age on 9/3/2001 __________
Shirt size: Medium _Large_ Extra Large_ (circle
one)
Expected finish
time:_____________hours_________________ minutes Will you be riding
the bus?____________
Comments on why you are entering ADTM (for race
publicity):
Liability waiver and agreement 1. I understand and assume all risks of injury to my person
which may occur while competing in the above named race organized by
the American Discovery Trail Marathon Event Management Club, and I,
for myself and for my heirs, executor, administrator, personal
representative, and assigns, do hereby and forever waive and release
all rights and claims for direct or indirect damages or losses,
whether monetary or otherwise compensatory which I may have against
any and all individuals, committees, corporations, groups, or other
entities in any capacity associated with the race. I further agree
now and forever to hold the ADTM Event Management Club, the Trails
and Open Space Coalition (TOSC) of the Pikes Peak Region, the
Southern Colorado Branch of the Arthritis Foundation, El Paso County
Parks and Leisure Services, City of Colorado Springs Parks and
Recreation Department, the Pikes Peak Road Runners, or any other
organization harmless and indemnify them for all claims, damages,
judgments, costs of whatever nature and form. 2. I attest that I am
in good physical condition and mentally capable of participating in
the above named race. 3. I hereby grant full permission to use my
name, picture, or likeness on any media or form and any other record
of my participation in above named race for any publicity and/or
promotional purpose(s) without obligation to me or my successors,
assigns, et al., or liability by the publisher or promoter. 4. I
agree not to bring or otherwise have animals on the course. I
understand that the race entry fee paid by or for me is not
refundable unless entry is refused by the registrar.
Signature of
applicant__________________________________________Date________________________
Parent/Guardian signature (if under
18)____________________________________________________
(The American Discovery Trail Marathon organizing
committee would like to recognize those runners who use this race as
an opportunity to raise money for our two benefactors through
soliciting donations through pledging. Please have donors write their
checks to ADTM. The proceeds will directly benefit the Southern
Colorado Branch of the Arthritis Foundation and Pikes Peak Trails and
Open Spaces Coalition (TOSC) of the Pikes Peak Region. Please submit
your completed Pledge Forms prior to race day to race headquarters
)
Pledge Form (Please print.)
Runner’s
name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Runner’s
address:_____________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip
Code:___________________________________________________________________________
Telephone
Number:____________________________________________________________________________
E-mail
address:________________________________________________________________________________
Pledge maker’s
name(s):________________________________
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Pledge maker’s
address(es):_____________________________
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City/State/Zip
Code:___________________________________
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