CONTENTS:
-Summer Arrives in April for DINO at Avon
-Dirt Day Festival Follows June 5 DINO Trail Run
-2004 DINO Trail Run Schedule
-Other Upcoming Trail Run / XC Events
-Miscellaneous
For More information: http://www.DINOseries.com/run

It appeared that summer arrived early for Saturday's DINO Trail Run. The trails were dry and dusty, and afternoon temperatures peaked at around 90 degrees. It was a very welcome day to many trail runners, who laid in the sun to catch a few rays before the award presentation. The weather was a stark contrast to the same race one year earlier, where temperatures hovered below freezing and snow fell during the race.

A three-lap race on the very visible course offered great viewing of the race action. Running 54:29, 15k winner Steve MacIntyre put over a minute on the next finisher, Damon Nicholas, and Dan Schramm in third at 58:13. MacIntyre's win backs up his Eagle Creek win placing him solidly in the points lead. Robin Rizzo was the first female at 1:12:25. Second place went to Judy Warner and third to Kristy Lippencott.

In the one-lap 5k race, Cindy Harris continued her win streak as Abby Hodges and Jennifer Short took second and third for the women. The men's 5k winners were all within a 20-second finish, with Josh Sluder claiming the win at 18:22, followed by Jesse Cacy and Joe Hoffman. Masters champ (and 2003 5k Series champ) James Harris followed in 4th, outsprinting Rick Goddard to the line.

Photos: www.dinoseries.com/run/photos/2004/race2photos.htm
Results:
www.dinoseries.com/run/results/2004/race2results.htm
Series Standings:www.dinoseries.com/run/results/

The next DINO Trail Run Series event is June 5 at Town Run Trail Park, located on Indianapolis' northeast side along the White River at 96th Street. Following the DINO Trail Run, the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association presents Dirt Day.

Dirt Day includes mountain bike skill clinics, seminars, demo rides and sales; plus raffles, food, drinks, and entertainment. A DINO Mountain Bike Series race will follow on Sunday afternoon.

The DINO Trail Run course at Town Run Trail Park consists of many short up- and downhills across the White River levee. The 15k course will consist of a 5k loop and then a 10k loop. The trail surface is generally smooth and well-groomed. But watch out - the short hills add to make a surprisingly challenging course.
For More information: http://dinoseries.com/run/schedule/2004/race3.htm

DINO TRAIL RUN SERIES (15k or 5k trail run)
#3 June 5 - Indianapolis, IN: Town Run Trail Park
#4 July 3 - North Vernon, IN: Muscatatuck Park
#5 August 28 - Richmond, IN: Doin'it Outdoors
#6 October 23 - Indianapolis, IN: Southwestway Park
#7 November 13 - Indianapolis, IN: Southeastway Park

You may enter as many or as few of the series events as you wish. If you enter at least 4, you are eligible for series awards. Your best 5 point scores of the 7 races will count toward series results.

SPECIAL EVENTS
May 22 - Mission on the Muscatatuck Adventure Race - North Vernon, IN: Muscatatuck Park

July 24 - DINO Triathlon - Logansport, IN: France Park

December 4, 2004 - Tecumseh Trail Marathon - Bloomington, IN: Yellowwood State Forest

Please note: All dates and locations are subject to change. Please confirm prior to event date.
For More information: http://www.dinoseries.com/run/schedule/

April 24, May 22, and May 29 - IRS Duathlon Series (includes trail running and road bicycling)
www.irsduathlonseries.homestead.com/index.html

May 15-16 - Terre Haute "Endurance Weekend"
3 big events! Terre Haute Indiana is the place to be for the outdoor athlete this weekend!
May 15 (AM) Terre Haute Triathlon www.thtriathlon.com
May 15 (PM) DINO Mountain Bike Series race #2
www.dinoseries.com/mtb/schedule/2004/race2.htm
May 16 FEARS Sprint Adventure Race -
www.dynamikadventures.com

May 15 - Martinsville, IN: Morgan Monroe SF - Run With The Foxes Trail Mini-Marathon/10 mile/10K/5K
www.hoosierhikerscouncil.org/Trail_Race_Info/run_with_foxes.shtml

October 23 - Martinsville, IN: Knobstone Trail Mini-Marathon /10 mile/10K/5K
hoosierhikerscouncil.org/Trail_Race_Info/Knobstone_mini.shtml
*This event and DINO #6 were scheduled unintentionally on the same date. We regret this overlap. Bring friends to one of the events to support the sport of trail running!

Want to experience more of the great outdoors? DINO's camper is for sale. It's a 2000 Rockwood 1908 fold-down (pop-up) camper with a/c, refrigerator, sink, and furnace. Sleeps up to 8. Lightweight & easy to pull with a small truck or some minivans. Contact Brian - Brian@DINOseries.com or 317-308-6449.

DINO needs help on our staff! If you (our your friend or spouse) are willing to work at a race (any DINO event... mountain bike, triathlon, etc.) we will provide free race entry in exchange for the effort. Please contact Brian@DINOseries.com for more information.

The DINO Trail Run Series is part of Trail Runner Magazine's Trophy Series. A nationwide schedule of races earn you points based on race distance and finish placings. Age group winners can win prize packages from the Trophy Series' sponsors.
For More information: http://www.trailrunnermag.com/