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Red Rock Fat Ass 50K(NV)

Recover from the Holidays Fat Ass 50Km Trail Run
Las Vegas/Red Rock Version
31.1 Miles

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, near Las Vegas, NV
8 a.m. Saturday January 6, 2007

Location:
The start and finish of the Run are at the paved, free parking area just
outside of and to the left of the toll booths, at the entrance to the
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.  This is about 10 miles west
of Las Vegas on State Route 159 (Charleston Boulevard), on the right.

Course overview: 
Out and back on hilly trails with a double loop at the turnaround. No aid ( other 
than drop bag service,water,and snacks at the Willow Springs Checkpoint ),runners 
will pass this checkpoint at miles 9.05, 15.55, and 22.05. This is the 12th annual 
running of this fun run. No fee, no trail markings, no awards and no wimps. 
Results will be sent to Ultrarunning magazine.


This run traverses a National Conservation Area. The scenery is very
picturesque, with beautiful views of deserts, mountains, towering
colorful sandstone cliffs, and the Las Vegas valley.  This will be a
low-key, non-competitive, non-organized, non-event.  It is just a few of
us using the trails as individuals for a FUN RUN!  No aid (other than
drop-bag service, water, and snacks, at the Willow Springs Checkpoint),
no fee, no trail markings, no awards, and no wimps.  

For further information, contact Jim Rapp
, 702-400-9346, Email:  urycb74@hotmail.com