Evergreen Trail Racing Series 2015

Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD) invites runners to compete in its 2015 Evergreen Trail Racing Series, five races on challenging 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 (elevation 9,708), a climb of over 2,000 vertical feet.


Here is the agenda of races this season:

Evergreen Mountain 15K
June 13, 2015
8 AM (Registration opens at 7 AM)
Alderfer/3 Sisters Park,
West Parking Lot, Evergreen, CO

The Evergreen Mountain 15K takes participants past the Three Sisters and Brother rock formations and 1,000 feet up Evergreen Mountain (8,400 feet elevation) before sprinting down the mountain to the finish.


Elk Meadow 5K & 10K
July 11, 2015
8 AM (Registration opens at 7 AM)
Pioneer Trailhead by Buchanan Park Rec Center, Evergreen, CO

The Elk Meadow 5K/10K race leads runners through rolling hills along the foot of the mountain in Elk Meadow Open Space Park.


Mt. Falcon 15K
Aug 1, 2015
8 AM (Registration opens at 7 AM)
Mt. Falcon Open Space Park, Morrison, CO

Mt. Falcon runners endure a challenging 4-mile, 2,000 vertical feet ascent to the top of Castle Trail, then loop around Mt. Falcon Park and fly back down to the finish, enjoying views of Red Rocks State Park.

(NO RACE PARKING at Mt. Falcon Park. Runners & spectators will be shuttled from The Fort Restaurant, 19192 Hwy 8, Morrison.)


Bergen Peak Half Marathon
Aug. 29, 2015
8 AM (Registration opens at 7 AM)
Pioneer Trailhead by Buchanan Park Rec Center, Evergreen, CO

This 13.1-mile race is epic! Bergen Peak 1/2 Marathon competitors navigate the rolling hills of Elk Meadow and the strenuous switchbacks of Bergen Peak and Too Long Trail. Ascending approximately 1,500 feet, runners will reach an elevation of 9,000 feet.


Fall EverGold 10-Mile Trail Race
Oct. 3, 2015
9 AM (Registration opens at 8 AM)
Lair o' the Bear Park, Idledale, CO

The Fall EverGold 10-Mile Trail Race takes runners uphill along Bear Creek and into the park, then back downhill to the finish.

(The Fall EverGold 2-Mile Race has been discontinued. Children are encouraged to sign up instead for EPRD's Evergreen Kids Triathlon on Aug. 23, 2015. Info at

bit.ly/EPRDKidsTri.)

Awards
Prizes are awarded to the top overall male and female, and to male and female age group winners: Under 20, 20 -29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 & 60+

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 Hinkson at 720-880-1226 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Contact:
Lisa Hamm-Greenawalt
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Hitz Prevails in Evergreen Mountain 15K

Evergreen, CO (June 13, 2015) -


Men's Winner CJ Hitz

CJ Hitz won the Evergreen Mountain 15K on June 13, 2015, at Alderfer/Three Sisters Park in a blistering time of 1 hour, 16 minutes and 25 seconds.

Daniel Fay placed second in 1:16.44.


Stephanie Seybold was the first woman to finish the challenging race to the top of Evergreen Mountain, in 1:20:24.

Sixty-two people competed in the race, which was the first event in the 2015 Evergreen Trail Racing Series, five races on challenging mountainous terrain in and around Evergreen put on by Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD) . Distances range from a 5K to an epic half-marathon (13.1 miles) to the top of Bergen Peak (elevation 9,708), a climb of over 2,000 vertical feet.

The race took participants past the Three Sisters and Brother rock formations and 1,000 feet up Evergreen Mountain (8,400 feet elevation) before sprinting down the mountain to the finish.

RESULTS

Top Male
CJ Hitz 1:16:25

Top Female
Stephanie Seybold 1:20:24

Male 20-29
Feng Xie 1:46:31

Female 20-29
Courtney Scwartz 1:25:32
Sarah Anenson 1:45:25

Male 30-39
Daniel Fay 1:16:44
Mike Bell 1:16:57
Kevin Correale 1:18:44

Female 30-39
Michelle Miller 1:22:11
Heather Higgins 1:34:20
Allison Lee 1:36:23

Male 40-49
Geoff Miller 1:18:00
Tim Miller 1:18:05
Joe Ziegenfuss 1:18:19

Female 40-49
Chris Adamowski 1:24:08
Heather Ray 1:26:06
Julia Purrington 1:30:37

Male 50-59
David Wald 1:34:47
Drayton Boylston 2:01:36

Female 50-59
Lisa Sieders 1:49:22
Jill Parker 1:52:27

Male 60+
Bill Moyle 2:35:21

See complete results here .

OTHER UPCOMING RACES:
Elk Meadow 5K & 10K -- July 11, 2015
Mt. Falcon 15K -- Aug 1, 2015
Bergen Peak Half Marathon -- Aug. 29, 2015
Fall EverGold 10-Mile Trail Race -- Oct. 3, 2015

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..

About Evergreen Park & Recreation District
Evergreen Park and 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 unique facilities such as Buchanan Park, Buchanan Park Recreation Center, Evergreen Lake House, and Wulf Recreation Center.

EPRD serves approximately 22,000 people residing within its boundaries, and offers affordable recreational options to non-district residents. Learn more at www.evergreenrecreation.com .

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Contact:
Lisa Hamm-Greenawalt
Marketing Manager
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Brandy Earholz Wins Elk Meadow 5K;
Jerome Perkins Takes 10K

Evergreen, CO (July 14, 2015) -

Brandy Earholtz won the Elk Meadow 5K Trail Race on Saturday, July 11, 2015, finishing a full minute before first male finisher Tim Miller in 26 minutes and 7 seconds. Miller finished in 27:07.

The champion of the 10K was Jerome Perkins in 41:08. Chris Adamowski was the women's winner, covering the hilly course in 49:59.

5K winner Brandy Earholz, 5K men's winner Tim Miller, 10K winner Jerome Perkins pictures attached
Photos by Carrie Edwards, www.carrieedwardsphotography.com

The pair of races were the second event in the 2015 Evergreen Trail Racing Series, Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD) and sponsored by The Wild Game. The series comprises five races on challenging 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 (elevation 9,708), a climb of over 2,000 vertical feet.

5K Results - Overall Winner
Series Sponsor
Brandy Earholtz, 26:07

Men
1 - Tim Miller, 27:07
2 - Matt Roybal, 29:57
3 - David Oeser, 35:27

Women
1 - Brandy Earholtz, 26:07
2 - Kaitlyn Morgan, 33:15
3 - Jessica Vastola, 36:47

See complete 5K results .

10K Results - Overall Winner
Men
1 - Jerome Perkins, 41:08
2 - Daniel Clark, 45:55
3 - Kevin Correale, 47:36

Women
1 - Chris Adamowski, 49:59
2 - Kelly Lane Brown, 52:24
3 - Julia Purrington, 52:53

See complete 10K results .

Three races remain in the Evergreen Trail Racing Series:
Mt. Falcon 15K -- Aug 1, 2015
Bergen Peak Half Marathon -- Aug. 29, 2015
Fall EverGold 10-Mile Trail Race -- Oct. 3, 2015

Details and registration are 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..

The Evergreen Trail Racing Series continues this weekend with the Mt Falcon 15K! Register today and save $10!
bit.ly/TrailRaces

EVERGREEN TRAIL RACING SERIES: Next up in the Evergreen Trail Racing Series -- the epic Bergen Peak Half-Marathon 8/29! ow.ly/R9IDe

This race is epic! Bergen Peak runners will endure the rolling hills of Elk Meadow and the strenuous switchbacks of Bergen Peak and Too Long Trail. While ascending approximately 1,500 feet, runners will peak at a total elevation of 9,000 feet as they cover this 13.1 mile course. Participants should meet at the Buchanan Park Recreation Center near the Pioneer Trail head.

Register Online

Final Trail Race This Weekend!
Just one race remains in the Evergreen Trail Racing Series -- the Fall EverGold 10-Mile Trail Race on Sat., Oct. 3, in Lair o' the Bear Park in Idledale. Learn more and register at bit.ly/TrailRaces.