Forge Trail Racing Series kicks off this weekend, January 9th..

The Forge Trail Series consists of 4 off-road running races spread out over the course of the year. Each race will cover a different distance and route, which will not be revealed until race day. All of the races for the 2010 season will be around 6k (4 miles). For each race awards will be given to the top 3 overall finishers male and female and to the top 2 finishers in each age group. 

THE SERIES. Along with awards from each individual race, the top 8 finishers overall and top 5 finishers in each age group will receive points towards the series. At the end of the season points will be added up from each race and a Series Champion will be named along with the Runner-Up and 3rd place finisher. The age group series winners will also be recognized.

Race #1 (Winter) - January 9th

Race #2 (Spring) - March 20th

Race #3 (Summer) - June 26th

Race #4 (Fall) - October 9th

Point Series Breakdown

1st -

2nd -

3rd -

4th -

5th -

6th -

7th -

8th -

10 pts

8 pts

6 pts

5 pts

4 pts

3 pts

2 pts

1 pt

Age Group Points

1st -

2nd -

3rd -

4th -

5th -

5 pts

4 pts

3 pts

2 pts

1 pt

Age Groups

Male and Female

14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64

65 & over.

2010 Sponsors

Awards

                              Individual Race Awards (subject to change)

Top 3 Overall Male and Female

    1st - $100 Cash, Plaque, Shoes from Mizuno, Thriv Apparel 90 Minute Massage, $100       

            Whole Foods Gift Card

    2nd - Plaque, Six Pack of Beer, $50 Whole Foods Gift Card

    3rd - Plaque, $25 Whole Foods Gift Card

Age Group Awards

    1st - Plaque, Six Pack of Beer, Technu

    2nd - Plaque

                              Overall Series Awards (subject to change)

Top 3 Overall Male and Female

    Series Champion - Bad Ass Trophy, Ski Trip for 2, $500 cash, $200 Gift Card to Varsity Sports, 

                                  Thriv Natural Performance outfit, Free entry to next years races          

    Runner-Up - Trophy, $250 Cash

    3rd Place - Trophy, $150 Cash

Age Group Awards

    The winner of each age group will receive a trophy for their total domination.  

Race Results

Registration

Pre-Registration - $20 (only pre-registrants will receive race t-shirts)

Race Day Registration - $25 (Begins at 6:30am)

Series Registration, All 4 Races - $65  (Prior to January 6th)

Everyone that registers for all 4 races will receive a free shirt from Thrive NP, the future of performance athletic apparel.

Online Registration

Race Day Information

In order to keep the event running smooth and allow for a competitive finish each race will be started in waves based on the participants estimated 5K time. The first wave will start at 8:30 with others following in 5 minute increments. Athletes must pick up their chips on race morning. Water will be available on the course and each mile will be well marked. The after party will include music, gift give-away,  a kick ass meal by VooDoo BBQ, Water and Powerade provided by Coca-Cola, beer from Covington’s very own Heiner Brau Brewery and smoothies from Smoothie King.  There will also be fruit available from Fresh.

Awards and Prizes have been donated by, The Backapcker, Mizuno, Whole Foods, Body Essentials,Technu, Varsity Sports, Heiner Brau, and more

Location

All of the 2010 series events will take place at BREC’s Hooper Road Park. The trails are well maintained throughout the year by BREC and the Baton Rouge Area Mountain Bike Association. The Park offers miles of trails and even a connector trail to BREC’s Comite Park, another beautiful trail system.

Directions

From I-110 take exit 6 towards LA-408/Southern University/Metro Airport.  Merge onto LA-408 EAST/Harding BLVD towards LA-67/Plank Road. As you cross Plank Rd. Harding blvd becomes Hooper Rd. Stay on Harding/Hooper for 1.9 miles from the interstate.  Turn LEFT onto Sharon Hills BLVD. Turn RIGHT onto Guynell and continue driving until you run into the park.

The Park is located in the back of a subdivision, so don’t freak out when all you see are houses.

Proceeds to Benefit

Registration opens on November 1st, 2009

Contact  Us

Info@ForgeRacing.net

Wave Starts. All races will start in waves based on each athletes estimated 5k time. Elite athletes will always be in the first wave. This will help to ensure that each race runs as smooth as possible.

Distance. The race distance and course will be different for each race, however the distance will be around 4 miles.

Chip Timing. We are using chip timing for all series races. Athletes will pick up their chips on race morning. If you forget to pick up your timing chip you will not be scored, regardless of where you think you finished.

Age Groups. In order to maintain the points system all athletes will compete in the age group based on their age as of December 31st, 2010. This means that the age you are when the year ends is the age in which you will be classified for age-groups. This applies even if you only run in one race.

Packet pick-up will be on Thursday, January 7th from 4pm-7pm at The Backpacker on Jefferson Blvd. You may also pick up your packet on race morning from 6:00-8:30am. It’s important to note that EVERYONE must pick up their timing chip on race morning. If your forget to do this you’re going to be hosed.

Packet Pick-up