Traverse Trail Running presents
Capt'n Karl's Endurance Races:
The Dark Side Series

Get ready for the 2008 Capt'n Karl's Endurance Races - The Dark Side Series. Once again all proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. This year there will be three races:

• July 19-20 The All Nighter @ Mule Shoe Bend LCRA Park
• August 16-17 Timber Knoll @ Pedernales Falls State Park
• September 13-14 Karl's Kanoe @ Inks Lake State Park.

All races will begin at 7 p.m. on a Saturday & will be run under a full moon. Rain or shine, and is a 6 or 12 hour night run with terrain consisting of hilly, rocky single track and access road. Course length will be 7 miles at Mule Shoe Bend, 8.5 miles at Pedernales Falls, and 5.25 miles at Inks Lake. Results will be determined by the participant's laps completed in their respective time class. Awards will be given three deep for male and female classes. We are happy to announce an electronic timing system will be used this year. www.TejasTrails.com

The locations are all in the Texas Hill Country. Primitive camping will be available at all locations. Reserved sites through hosting fascilities (TBD).

Maps (all in PDF):

• Area Map
• Locations: Mule Shoe Bend LCRA Park • Pedernales Falls State Park • Inks Lake State Park
• Courses: Mule Shoe Bend LCRA Park • Pedernales Falls State Park • Inks Lake State Park

For the first at Mule Shoe Bend, packets will be ready to pic up on Friday, July 18th 5-9 pm and Saturday July 19 12-7 p.m. at the event location. Detail for the other races will follow.

Registration and Cost:
There will be a limit of 150 per event. The registation fee is $100 per event. The three event "Dark Side Series" can be purchased at a discount for $260 up until midnight on 7/18/08. Then it will be $300 for the entire "Dark Side Series". Gifts include (not all gifts at each event) LED flashlight, technical head gear by Headsweats and Patagonia technical shirts, great ultra food, post race breakfast, massage therapy, photos, various gifts, and more. A Finishers Belt Buckle will be awarded to everyone that completes all three races.

Click here to view current entrants.

Traverse Running is proud to announce that this year's technical shirts will be made by Patagonia. Current plans include a nickel colored shirt for first event, papaya for second and lemon grass for third.

Cut-off Dates for shirts (there isn't any price increases for individualraces, but shirts cannot be guaranted after these date):
• midnight on 7/6/08 for All Nighter @ Mule Shoe Bend
• midnight on 8/3 for Timber Knoll @ Pedernales Falls
• midnight on 8/31 for Karl's Kanoe @ Inks Lake State Park

Online Registration now Available:
The All Nighter @ Mule Shoe • Timber Knoll @ Pedernales • Karl's Kanoe @ Inks Lake

Please click here to pull up a printable pdf application for 2008 Capt'n Karl's Endurance Races - The Dark Side Series. (pdf waiver updated 6/26, please print most resent). Waiver must be signed in order to race.

History

The first annual Capt’n Karl’s Run was created by my husband, Brad, and I out of the desire to give ultramarathon runners the opportunity to run a challenging trail for a charitable cause. The run is named after my father, Karl. He was honored to have the race in his name and made sure he could attend the first annual event on July 8th, 2006. Karl traveled from Plano, Tx. with my mom to start the race with the wave of “Karl’s Kanoe” flag. Karl passed away 6 weeks later. His strength, endurance and adventurous spirit helped him through life and his challenges with cancer. With these characteristics, it is only fitting the run is in his name. We hope this event has a special meaning for the runners, many have friends and family challenged with cancer and other aliments. Thank you for joining us.

Nyla Quinn
”Those who won't take a chance, don't get a chance.” - Capt’n Karl

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