It has been a wet start to the week with rain falling all day on Tuesday and Wednesday. Drier weather looks to move in, however, for the latter part of the week including dry conditions for Saturday’s Pumpkin Run. We will resume trail work after a half day of drying or so. We will do a final mowing/clearing of the Pumpkin Run course on Friday and conditions should be very good. Might be a few muddy spots here and there. Still hanging on to quite a few leaves in the woods and we seem to be a week or so behind normal. The tamarack trees are at their peak right now and really stick out among the other trees. Swans have been trumpeting on Little Sugarbush and have been fun to watch and listen. Many other winter birds making appearances at the bird feeders. All signs winter is soon to come!
Maplelag Resort near Callaway, MN will be
hosting 4km and 8km fall trail runs on
Saturday, October 24th. The trail runs will
feature sections of the cross-country ski
and singletrack mountain bike trails. Come
out for a great family fun event! Costumes
encouraged!
Registration: Day of race starting at 8:30am to
9:45am Saturday, October 24th. Cost is $20 and
includes lunch. Ages 18 and under $10.
Awards: Overall male and female awards for 4km
and 8km. Age class awards to top 3 in following
categories: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+
Course: A 4km loop consisting of Lucky’s Loype ski
trail, Suicide Hill and a few sections of singletrack.
Be prepared for uneven terrain and unmarked
obstacles. Please exercise caution. Event held
rain/snow!
Last Name ________________________________________ First ________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________ State ________ Zip ____________
Phone ____________________ Email ____________________________________________
Age on Race Day __________ Birthdate ________________ Sex: M F
Race: 8K 4K (circle one)
Mail registration to:
Maplelag Resort
30501 Maplelag Rd
Callaway, MN 56521
Lucky’s Loype Pumpkin Run , 4K/8K Trail Runs
October 24, 2009 10 am
Sign waiver on race day
A nice day to be in the woods for trail work. One of the warmer days along with dry conditions which has been few and far between this month. All in all the trails are looking great as we have a few more days to complete the mowing. Fall grooming to continue right up until the snow flies.
The trails are open for hiking, biking and running but closed to horse travel and motorized use. We will do the final clearing for the Pumpkin Run course later in the week and should be a great day on Saturday for the trail run.
Today we pulled the docks in which is another sign winter is right around the corner!
The Lotvola Cup is a cross country ski race/tour where only the traditional technique is allowed. Lotvola Cup 2010 will be on Sunday March 7th. Note: New start time at 11am. It will start on the lake with the usual blast of dynamite to get everyone’s adrenaline pumping. It is an event for all levels of ability, from the youngest skier to the serious competitor. A special Maplelag hat will be given to the first 95 registrants. Ribbons are awarded to the top finishers in each age class. But, the focus is on each individual having fun, feeling good about finishing and maybe bettering their time from the year before.
Emma Ellefson upon completing the Lotvola Cup with a pair of wooden skis and traditional Norwegian attire.
Recent years we have added a wood ski division which has become quite competitive. Traditional wood skis with boots and attire is encouraged. Special awards for top finishers including name engravment on a old wooden ski.
We will also have a kids race this year starting at 12:30pm. This will be two laps of Sap Run which is part of the finish of the Lotvola Cup. We will have two age categories, 7 and under and 8-12. Cost for the kids will be $5 but will NOT include the hat we are doing this year for the regular Lotvola Cup registrants. Ribbons will be awarded
We also award the “Mayor’s Cup” presented by Mayor Matt Brenk of Detroit Lakes. There is a chance for anyone to qualify for this honor, as Matt determines a new category each year and it is not announced until the race is finished. (Farthest traveler, first registrant, youngest female finisher, are a few examples.) We also have a wood ski division for those that use “wood” skis. Overall awards to the first male and female. Please consider a return trip to Maplelag for this event or make this your special weekend of the ski season.
Start Time: 11 am
Course: 12K of Pisten Bully and Ginzu groomed, double tracked trail over varied terrain (woods, clearings)
Registration: Please pre-register if possible, otherwise race day registration is available. $25.00 for adults, $15.00 if under 17. Lotvola cup Flyer
Awards: Awards will be awarded in all classes as soon as results are known. Everyone who finishes will receive a pin, with ribbons to first 3 finishers in each class. All finishers are eligible to win the MAYOR’S CUP! A different category is announced each year on the day of the race.
Registration: Please print the Lotvola Cup registration form, complete it and mail or fax it (sorry, no online registration).
Snowy start to the 2008 Lotvola Cup
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