A more graphic version of this entry form will soon by placed on it's own site on www.wrtr.org, but for those interested in registering for the race now, printing out and submitting this form (print this blog post) with payment as indicated will enter you in the race.


Name: __________________________________________________
Age: ________________
DOB:__________________

Address: __________________________________
City:________________________
ST/Zip:______________________

Phone: (______) __________________________ E-mail:____________________________________________________

Distance – Select one: 60k / Double Marathon (Runners may change distance day of run)
Shirt Size: Small Med. Lg. X-Lg.

Emergency Contact: Name/relationship:_______________________________
Phone: (____) _____________________

Waiver: I, the undersigned, certify that I am physically fit and capable of participation in this event. I understand that trail running is a potentially dangerous activity including snow, and/or ice, and/or mud, and assume full responsibility for any injury or accident, which may occur during my participation in Running With Scissors trail run. I, the undersigned, hold harmless the race director, Western Reserve Trail Running Organization volunteers, the CVNP, its employees, volunteers and users.
Signature:_____________________________________
Date:__________________
Amt. Enclosed: $________________________

Parent or Guardian Signature (if under 18 yrs. of age day of race): __________________________________________________

Start/Finish:
Ledges Shelter, Cuyahoga Valley National Park
701 Truxell Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264

Course Description: Two 26.2(plus) mile loops of
single track trail, bridle trails, some roads and the Towpath Trail. The entire course is within the
CVNP and includes water crossings, roots, rocks, hills, stairs and good chance of really bad weather! The 60k option repeats only a portion of the second 26.2 (plus) loop.

Both runs start at 5:00 AM (trek start available)

Course closes at 5:00 PM

Aid Stations: There will be four staffed aid stations and one unmanned aid station at approximately five mile intervals. Each station will be used twice. There will be crew access at three places on the course.
All entrants receive a gender specific, long sleeve
tech shirt and a post race meal. All finishers will
also receive a USEFULL and unique finisher award.
Awards: Top Male/Female; Top Male/Female Masters; Top Male/Female Grandmasters (50+)

Packet Pick Up: 4:00-4:45 AM
Race packets and gear left after the run will be
donated to the Salvation Army-Please keep track
of your gear!

Fee: $70 before Sept. 26, 2008
$90 after Sept. 26 (non refundable)
Limited to 150 entrants

Make Checks Payable to: Roy Heger and mail to
6760 Wadsworth Road, Medina, Ohio 44256
Proceeds after expenses will be donated to
the Be The Change Foundation, The Ellie
St. Clair Scholarship Fund and the CVNPA.
Littering of any type WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!!
You will be subject to IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFCATION!!

2nd Annual
Double Marathon+ and 60k Run
Sunday, October 26, 2008

Mail payment with this entry form to:
Roy Heger
6760 Wadsworth Road
Medina, OH 44256

Sponsored by:


Run With Scissors is part of the Western Reserve Trail Running Series.
www.wrtr.org

The Course
Map to be available soon

The Double Marathon (plus) Course

Start at Kendall Ledges Shelter and follow the access road south to Truxell Road. Turn right on Truxell and left at the entrance to Kendall Lake. Make an immediate left turn onto a small trail and left at the Cross Country Trail. Follow the Cross Country Trail past the gas well and back into the woods. At the fork stay to the right and follow the trail to a large open field. Turn left at the trail post and climb two steep hills, ending at the Pine Hollow Aid Station. There is crew access, a restroom and a public telephone. 4 miles / 30.3 miles

Depart Pine Hollow Aid Station to the south. Pass Crowfoot Gully parking lot and continue to the south end of Little Meadow parking lot. Turn right and cross Quick Road where you join the Wetmore Bridle Trail to the left. Wetmore Trail will lead to Langes Run Bridle Trail where runners will turn left. Stay on Langes Run to Robinson Field, cross Akron Peninsula Road and take Valley Bridle Trail to the Bolanz Road Aid Station. There is no crew access at Bolanz Road. Restrooms are available. 9.3 miles / 35.6 miles

Leave Bolanz Road Aid Station to the north on Towpath Trail, ending at Boston Store Aid Station. There is crew access and a restroom at Boston Store. 14.7 miles / 41 miles

Follow Towpath Trail South from the Boston Store Aid Station and turn left at the Buckeye Trail junction. The buckeye Trail will lead to the Pine Lane Self-Aid Station. There is a restroom but no crew access at Pine Lane. 18.7 miles / 45 miles

Join the Valley Bridle Trail to the south, cross SR 303 and run into the pines. Cross Akron Peninsula Road at Brandywine Golf Course. The Valley trail will return you to Akron Peninsula where you will travel north (left) for .3 miles. Turn right on Salt Run Trailhead and left at the first trail junction. Follow Salt Run Trail to Lake Trail and turn right. Keep Kendall Lake on your left, go through the tunnel and make an immediate left to the Kendall Lake Shelter Aid Station. There are restrooms as well as crew access at Kendall Lake Shelter. 23 miles / 49.3 miles

Exit Kendall Lake Shelter Aid Station north through the parking lot and cross Truxell Road to the trailhead next to the entrance sign. Follow the trail up to the Pine Grove Trail junction and turn left. Turn left on the Circle A trail. Cross the Octagon Shelter Access Road and stay on the trail until you reach the Ledges Trail. Turn right and follow the trail at the base of the Kendall Ledges. (Be sure to take time to enjoy the view at the Overlook) Stay on Ledges Trail across Ledges Shelter Access Road and continue around the base of Kendall Ledges. Pass Ice Box Cave and turn left up the trail leading to the Start/Finish area at Ledges Shelter. There will be crew access, restrooms and aid at Ledges Shelter. 26.3 miles

Repeat the course. 52.6 miles

The 60 K (or so) course

The first loop is the same as the Double Marathon (plus) course. Begin the second loop and pass through the Pine Hollow Aid Station. Continue to the marked turn around point. At the turn around there will be a book, CUT ( cut! because I'm the Race Director and I say so! ) a page from the book with either your own scissors, or with those attached to the book. Return to the finish in the reverse direction. You will be asked to show the page you CUT from the book at the finish.

Stay tuned for the race date (late October - you will LOVE the foliage) and race entry fees, etc.

This race will be the final event in the WRTR 2008 race series. Visit www.wrtr.org for series details.