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3 Days of Syllamo - January 2006 Newsletter Hello All, The time is nearing for the 2006 "3 Days of Syllamo" stage race. The distances for 2006 will be 20k/60k/50k the same course for the 20 and 60k and an additional 10k added to the final days run. Once again we will have our great sponsors, MONTRAIL and PATAGONIA and the same great . The entry form is now up! DAYS OF 3 SYLLAMO STAGE RUN FESTIVAL Day One: 20k Day Two: 60k Day Three: 50k All three runs will be held within the Sylamore Ranger District, and are 90% on single-track trails including the Sylamore trail, Sylamore horse trails, and the Syllamo mountain bike trails. Race Directors: Steve Kirk and Greg Eason Entry form Email: threedaysofsyllamo@mail.com The trail name Syllamo dates back to an infamous resident of the
area in the early 1800s. A Creek Indian named Syllamo roamed these
hills and valleys that were eventually anglicized and named for
him Sylamore. THE PROGRAM Day One: 20k, This run will take place on the Syllamo mountain bike trail. Aid will be provided at the halfway point. Day Two: Montrail 60k, “This is where the fun starts”. This run will be held on the Sylamore trail and the Syllamo mountain bike trail that winds, climbs and descends through the beautiful Sylamore Ranger District including several creek crossings, past scenic vistas and bluffs and through dense forest. Full aid stations will be located approximately 4-6 miles apart. Day Three: Ozark Outdoor 50k, This run will take place on forest roads, Sylamore trail and the Syllamo mountain bike trails. Full aid stations will be located approximately 6 miles apart. General information: · Entry fee $120 for all three runs, $25 for 20k, $65 for 60k and $50 for 50k individually before March 1, 2005. After March 1st the entry fee will be $140 for all three, $30 for 20k, $70 for 60k and $55 for 50k individually. Entry fee will include giveaways, great race bags and meals after both the 20k and the 60k. NO REFUNDS · Race headquarters will be at Blanchard Springs Campground pavilion. · All races will start and end at Blanchard Springs Campground. · There will be an informal scrub run on Thurs, March 16 (time to be determined). 20k will start at 10:00 AM (check-in begins at 9:00AM), 60k will start at 8:00 AM sharp (check-in begins at 7:00AM). 50k will start at 7:00 AM sharp (check-in begins at 6:00 AM). · Courses will be marked with flour and surveyors ribbon. · NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. · Entries are limited to 120. · Awards will be given to the overall male and female, masters male and female and to all finishers of the stage race. Awards will be given to the overall male and female, and masters male and female, for the Montrail 60k and the Ozark Outdoor 50k individually. · Drop bags may be put out on the 60k and 50k only. · Post race meal AND party will be provided after the 20k and 60k. · No dogs on the course please! Driving directions:· From Little Rock, Arkansas: Take I-40 North to Conway; 65 North to Clinton; 16 East to Shirley; Highway 9 North to Mountain View; Left turn at the square; Right on 87; left on 14; look for entrance to Blanchard Springs Caverns. (Approximately 114 miles)
Accommodations: Blanchard Springs Campground (Race headquarters): Least primitive camping at a minimum fee, toilets and hot showers. http://www.fs.fed.us/oonf/ozark/recreation/caverns.html(Several campsites have been reserved for the race) Barkshed Campground (12 miles from race headquarters): Primitive camping at a minimal fee, pit toilets, spring water. Gunner Pool Campground (20 miles from race headquarters): Somewhat primitive camping at a minimum fee, pit toilets, running water. Sylamore Lodges www.sylamorelodges.com/ Discounts for racers (15 miles from race headquarters) Allison, Arkansas 870-585-2221
Jacks Resort www.jacksresort.com (15 miles from race headquarters) Allison, Arkansas 870-585-2211
The White River Angler Resort www.anglerswhiteriver.com (15 miles from race headquarters) Allison, Arkansas 1-800-794-2226
Other recreation in the area: Blanchard Springs Caverns: http://www.fs.fed.us/oonf/ozark/recreation/caverns.html Live folk music nightly in Mountain View: http://www.ozarkgetaways.com/ozark_folk_center.html Trout fishing on the White River www.jacksresort.com Mountain bike trails: http://www.fs.fed.us/oonf/ozark/recreation/syllamo_bike.html
Thanks for your support. Steve Kirk |