2017 Evergreen Trail Racing Series

Correale, Erholtz Win Elk Meadow 10K and 5K

Events kick off Evergreen Trail Racing Series
EVERGREEN, CO (June 4, 2017) -

Kevin Correale and Matt Buzas battled neck-and-neck in the final stretch of the Elk Meadow 10K Trail Race on Saturday, with Correale edging Buzas by one heartbreaking second as he crossed the finish line in 49 minutes and 13 seconds. Buzas' time was 49:14.

Amanda Sullivan, the first woman, finished third, covering the challenging course in 50:19.

The race was one of two races put on by Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD) on Saturday, June 3, to kick off the 2017 Evergreen Trail Racing Series.

In the 5K, Brandy Erholtz ran away from the field to finish more than six minutes before her closest competitor in 21 minutes and 39 seconds.

Drew Bolin was the second finisher and first male, running 28:06.

About 80 people ran the two races. Find photos here.

The Elk Meadow events were the first of five races on mountainous terrain in and around Evergreen. Distances range from a 5K to an epic half-marathon (13.1 miles) to the top of Bergen Peak.

The other races in the Evergreen Trail Racing Series include:

Evergreen Mountain 15K - July 8
Meyer Ranch Park 5-Mile - Aug. 5
Bergen Peak Half Marathon - Aug. 26
Fall EverGold 10-Mile Run - Oct. 7

For more information or to register for other races, visit bit.ly/TrailRaces.

About Evergreen Park & Recreation District
EPRD was formed in 1969 to serve the park and recreation needs of the communities of Evergreen, Bergen Park, Indian Hills, Kittredge and Marshdale. The citizens of the EPRD area place high value in their parks, recreation facilities and programs as an enhancement to the community's quality of life. This commitment is embodied in the District's strong parks and recreation system, with its high-quality facilities such as Buchanan Park Recreation Center, Wulf Recreation Center and Evergreen Lake House.

EPRD serves approximately 23,000 people residing within its boundaries, and offers affordable recreational options to non-district residents. Learn more at evergreenrecreation.com.

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RACE #3 -- MEYER RANCH 5-MILER
Aug 5, 2017
8 AM (Registration opens at 7 AM)
Meyer Ranch Open Space

The trailhead is located at 10508 S Turkey Creek on the east side of Highway 285. Runners will climb to the top of Meyers Ranch reaching an elevation of 8,600 feet that will take them through aspen groves, meadow and lodge pole pine forest. This is a cup-free race, so please be sure to bring water. There are NO aid stations.

AWARDS
Prizes are awarded to the top overall male and female

FEES
$35 in advance / $40 race day
$140 for entire series
All runners get 1 technical shirt.

REGISTER online at bit.ly/TrailRaces.

For more info, contact Race Director Kendra Lind at 720-880-1226 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Glow Run 5k - October 21
Gather family and friends and join us at Alderfer Barn for a fun 5K run on trails lit by glow sticks to guide your way. Afterward, warm up around a fire pit with s’mores and hot drinks! (Glow-in-the-dark necklaces will be provided). Be sure to personalize your GLOW! Best GLOW wins a prize. Location: Alderfer Park.
Register Online