Saturday Morning North Clinton Shores Trail Run

When:

Saturday at 7:30 AM

What:

One of Lawrence’s hidden gems is the 22 miles of natural trails along the north shore of Clinton Lake. On Saturday mornings you are invited to join the TrailHawks in exploring a part of this trail system via a 3-5 mile, moderately paced run.. You can expect to meet trail veterans as well, as they start their longer runs. All distances, all paces, and all levels of enthusiasm are welcome. **We love introducing newcomers** to the trails and will make sure you are not left behind and get an orientation to the trail system. Generally, our start time is 7:30, but in the heat of the summer, we might start earlier. Regularly, we start at the Army Corps’ Trailhead (also called the Overlook Park Trailhead), a bit south of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ office. Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kixPkmCH45oh2UvJA. However, we like to mix things up, and at other times start at other locations along the trail system, most requiring a pass into the state park (see below). In addition, when the trials are too wet to run, we are off to other locations in the vicinity. On Thursday evening of each week, the week’s planned run is announced on the [TrailHawk’s Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/groups/91186762641/) and other social media. When weather conditions threaten, it is good to check the page for changes that might be needed. The run lead is [David Barfield](mailto:[email protected]) Here is a link to a map of the North Clinton trails (note: north is down on the map): https://www.lawrencemountainbikeclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/clinton_lake_north_shore_trail_map.jpg As you will observe, the trail system is dominated by two trails: - the shorter, and generally easier, Blue Trail closer to the lake and - the longer, more “technical” White Trail running roughly parallel to the Blue Trail, but a bit further from the lake. There are several connectors between the two trails, shown in yellow. **Want to know more?** The TrailHawk’s Matt O'Rielly has created the definitive guide on running the North Shore trails including the history of the lake; park entrances; description of the various trails, connectors, loop, trailhead, other locations of interest; water and bathroom access; trail etiquette; and tips for new runners. See https://trailhawks.com/static/docs/Lawrence-Trail-Hawks-Guide-to-Running-Clinton-Lake.pdf

Contact:

David "Water Czar Hawk" Barfield

Sanders Saunter

Charity Trail Run

When:

Nov. 2, 2024 at 7 a.m.

Where:

Overlook Park

Sanders Saunter 10K / 25K / 50K

Race Distance and staggered Start times;

The 50K race starts at 7:00AM The 25K race starts at 8:00AM. The 10K starts at 9:00AM

Packet pickup will be available race morning.

Mile 90 will be capturing the beauty of the race day with their breathtaking pictures. Please visit their website for the last several years of the Sanders Saunter pictures.

SWAG:

To support our charity partner, SWAG will be sold separately, and ALL proceeds from those sales will flow directly to their donation. We will add SWAG options to this registration by July 30, 2024 See the SWAG photo for detailed information about the options. SWAG orders need to be placed by Midnight on Sunday, October 20.

Each race will have finisher awards. Top three male, female, and non-binary finishers in each race will receive an award

This is a dog friendly race. Participating dogs must be securely leashed at all times during the race. Dogs should be well-behaved and under control at all times. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.

Charity Sponsorship - Hero Runner

The 16th Annual Sanders Saunter Race, presented by the Lawrence Trail Hawks. Falling Forward Foundation is our 2024 CHARITY PARTNER.

Falling Forward is the only nonprofit in America that funds life-changing rehabilitation after insurance benefits run out, making it possible for people to recover from catastrophic injuries and to resume happy, productive lives. To maximize our contributions to Falling Forward, we’re excited to introduce the Hero Runner program. It's always been challenging to find the right balance between supporting our charity and keeping registration fees affordable, so this year we’re empowering our runners to get directly involved in fundraising.

WHAT'S A HERO RUNNER? A Hero Runner commits to raising at least $750 in donations for Falling Forward. In return, you’ll receive support and rewards for your efforts and contributions. Hero Runners will receive:

FREE race registration A pair of ON shoes Race shirt Limited edition Hero Runner jacket One-of-a-kind Hero Runner mug handcrafted by Matty Mullins VIP race day parking

Course

The race starts and finishes at Shelter 1, Corp of Engineer. All runners will run west on the white trail before turning south on yellow. Runners will ascend and descend the ridge of Sanders Mound and then run north on yellow. All runners will then access the white trail and continue on the white trail.

10K RUNNERS – you will access the Lake Henry Aid Station and return back on the blue trail. You will run the mound again and then finish at Shelter 1 / Start Finish.

25K/50K runners will continue on the white trail to the first connector trail past MILE MARKER 9 (9.19 on the Clinton Lake Map). The runners will access/ run down the connector trail to the blue trail (mile 5.59) and continue back on the blue trail to the finish line.

25K RUNNERS – ONE TRIP TO THE MOUND AT THE BEGINNING 50K RUNNERS – TWO LOOPS OF THE 25K COURSE = A TRIP TO THE MOUND AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH LOOP. There is an 11:30 am cutoff for 50k runners to start their second lap.

25k/50k runners are required to carry a handheld or hydration pack. Drop Bags are available at Lands End and Start/Finish Aid Station.

Distance Change

CHANGING DISTANCE PRIOR TO THE RACE Runners may contact the Race Director and transfer to a lower or a higher distance on or before Oct 29. In the event a runner transfers to a higher distance, a pro rata charge will apply. No credit or refund can be given for runners transferring to a lower distance race. You can also make an "event change" on ultrasignup and change the distance yourself; in the event you upgrade the distance it will generate a code and prompt you to re-register for the new distance.

We DO NOT allow runners to transfer entries to other participants. NO Transfer Permitted: Race numbers and official participant bibs are assigned by the Race Director to each specific participant and may not be transferred, reproduced, replicated, or modified under any circumstance. You may not: 1) give or sell your number or tag to another person; 2) receive or purchase a number or tag from another person; 3) modify, make copies or other reproductions/replications of your number or bib for any purpose (or allow another to do so); and/or 4) participate with an unofficial race number or bib (i.e., a number or bib that was not assigned to you by the Race Director). Attempting to do any of the foregoing is also prohibited and any person found violating these rules will be subject to penalties, including but not limited to disqualification and suspension from subsequent Sanders Saunter events.

DROPPING DISTANCE ON RACE DAY 50K runners who drop to the 25K race will receive a 25K finisher award, if available. However, they are not eligible for 25K, 1st, 2nd or 3rd place awards.

DEFERRAL This is our annual Charity Race. Each year our Charity Partner is unique therefore we DO NOT allow race refunds, deferrals or transfers.

DID NOT START If you can’t attend, and haven’t deferred, please let the Race Director know at least seven days before the race, so your name can be removed from the starters list. You also have the option to remove yourself from the race on Ultrasignup. If you don’t show up, and don’t let us know in advance that you can’t make it, you’ll be recorded as DNS in the race results.

Cancellation or postponement

In the event the race should be postponed or canceled for reasons beyond the control of the Lawrence Trail Hawks (Pandemic, inclement or unsafe weather conditions; local, state or national emergency), refunds will NOT be made. Alternative Course If local authorities, Clinton State Park and the Kansas Trails Council trail steward, deem the trails unsafe for runners or vulnerable to damage due to muddy conditions, an alternative course will be provided by the Lawrence Trail Hawks race Directors, pending approval by Clinton State Park and the Kansas Trails Council trail steward.

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