Qdoba DINO Trail Run Series

GENERAL TRAIL RUN INFORMATION

This is the general information page for all 2013 Qdoba Trail Running Series. Click here for Results for the Series. Click here for Points for the Series. Click here for the full Trail Run Calendar.

 

WHAT IS A DINO TRAIL RUN??

The Qdoba DINO Trail Run Series takes you to some of the most scenic and challenging trails in central Indiana . Most of these trails are hiking and/or mountain bike trails. On a typical course, you'll face a variety of challenges; such as hills, dirt, rocks, roots, and occasionally mud and stream crossings. It isn't the kind of course to set a record time; but it is guaranteed to be a memorable experience - shared with a few hundred of our closest friends! Choose your distance: 5k (3.1 miles) or 15k (9.3 miles). (Distances may vary by +/- 5% due to the nature of the terrain and layout restrictions.)

Sign up for your nearest venue, or save on the entire series with a season pass. Difficulty levels vary - see course descriptions and ratings.

In addition to the fun of the event itself, many runners find trail running to be much gentler on the body than pounding the pavement. The events are family friendly; you'll even find that loyal participants become like family!

With your entry, you will receive: Spectacular trails, great competition, prompt results, quality awards, race commentary, post-race fresh Qdoba burrito bar (at selected events) or friut and snacks, chances to win random prizes and free goodies from our sponsors, bib number with instant results, water, sports drink, and more.

AGE CLASSIFICATIONS: 
Age 0-9; 10-12; 13-15; 16-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 74-79; 80+

SCHEDULE FOR ALL DINO TRAIL RUNS: 
Subject to minor changes. 
All races will be Eastern time. Indiana does observe daylight savings time.

  • 7:30AM ~ Registration Opens
  • 8:30AM ~ Registration Closes
  • 9:00AM ~ 15K Start
  • 9:10AM ~ 5K Starts
  • 11:00AM ~ Award Ceremony

AWARDS: Overall top three; then fastest masters (40+), men and women, in each distance will receive medals. Runners beyond these top spots, who place top three in any age category, will also receive medals. Door prizes will be presented at random at the award ceremony. Random prizes are provided by DINO Sponsors.

RACE DAY RULES: Trail running is pretty straightforward – go where the trail goes! But we do have a few basic rules to keep things safe and fair.

  • Race number must be on your front, and visible at all times. 
  • Follow the marked trail – no short cutting
  • Communicate and be courteous when passing or being passed.
  • Headphones (ipods, mp3 players, etc) or dogs are NOT permitted.
  • If you drop out of the race, please let us know at the finish line.

SERIES POINT SYSTEM: Points are awarded at each race based on overall finish position within your chosen distance and gender. Each runner's top five point scores will be added for the series total. Runners must enter at least four DINO Trail Runs are eligible for series awards. (Current Point Standings)

From each distance, overall series awards will be presented, based on these point standings. 24 Pyro Apparel DINO Champion singlets will be presented to the top overall finishers. Distribution will be proportional to the number of contenders in each distance / gender division. A medal or similar award will be presented to the top finisher in each age group beyond the singlet winners.

POINTS: Points are awarded as follows, per event, per distance, by gender: 
1st place: 200 points 
2nd place: 199 points 
and so on.

BONUS POINTS:

There are two ways to earn up to ten bonus points for the series standings.

PayDirt: Each hour spent helping to build, maintain, or advocate hiking / mountain bike trails earns two bonus points. Trail work must be approved and confirmed by a local trail manager, park management, or an organization such as Hoosier Hikers Council or Hoosier Mountain Bike Association. Use this formto submit PayDirt Bonus points. All bonus points must be received by DINO by November 1, 2013.

STooPiD Run: The top 10 men and top 10 women overall finishers of the STooPiD Run (June 29, 2013) will receive bonus points (10 for first, 9 for second, etc).

MEGA-SAURUS SPECIAL AWARD: Accumulate the most total points combined from the DINO Trail Run Series and DINO Mountain Bike Series (200 point bonus for participation in a special event) to win the MEGA-SAURUS awards!

DINO TRAIL RUN SHIRTS, SOCKS, AND SINGLETS: The following items are options of your registration: Series T-shirt (wicking material) - $10, DeFeet Air-e-ator socks just $5, Woolie Boolie socks $10, and DINO Singlets from bikejerseys.com at $25. All of these are limited quantity, and one design for the entire series.