Description
Race Date: Saturday July 6th, 2024
Online Close: Online registration closes Wednesday July 3rd @ 9am. You will still have the option of registering in person.
Course Length: 15K or 5K
Course Difficulty: Hills 4 / Surface: 3 (1=easy, 5=difficult)
Price: 5K=30$/ 15k=35$/ Kids run Free/ Day of entry $5+/
*if you plan to run most of the series consider a season pass*
Muscatatuck County Park is one of DINO's favorite race venues. It's a hidden gem for outdoor lovers in Indiana. Featuring a trail system that offers amazing views and ample challenge. The race is located near a gorgeous river valley for kayaking, fishing, or just exploring.
Camping: Designated sites can be reserved online; festival style camping around Shelter 4 is $3 per person per night. Reserve the festival camping HERE or pay cash to DINO staff.
Following the Trail Run, multiple mountain bike events ranging from the extreme downhill event to the novice friendly short-track take place Saturday afternoon and Sunday. DINO offers two kayak trips with shuttles Saturday evening.
DINO 2024 Trail Run Series presented by
DCO INDUSTRIES INC.
MAPS & INFORMATION
MAP DISTANCES & ACCURACY ARE SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS & ACCURACY OF THE APPS USED. IF THE DISTANCE SEEMS OFF ON THE INTERACTIVE MAPS, IT MAY VERY WELL BE. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO COURSE MARKINGS CLOSELY ON RACE DAY.
5K COURSE
15K COURSE
5K/15K CALTOPO
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR DINO CHALLENGE FESTIVAL
All events start near Shelter 2 unless otherwise noted
Friday June 30th
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9:00PM - Night Ride or Run on the cross-country mountain bike course. Bring your lights!
Saturday July 1
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7:30AM - DINO Trail Run Check-in open
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9:00AM - Start: DINO 15k Trail Run
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9:10AM - DINO 5k Trail Run
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10:30AM Kids Race
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11:00AM - Finish and Awards for Trail Run
SATURDAY AFTERNOON / EVENING EVENTS TENTATIVE:
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12 noon - Downhill MTB
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2 pm - Short Track MTB race 1 (Junior, Base Women)
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2:45 - Short Track MTB race 2 (Base Men, Clydesdale, Sport Women)
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3:30 - Short Track MTB race 3 (Sport Men, Expert M/W)
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4:45 pm - Kayak Shuttle Trip 1 (longer)
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7 pm - Kayak Shuttle Trip 2 (shorter)
Sunday July 2
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8:00AM - Mountain Bike Registration Opens
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10:00AM - DINO Mountain Bike Series START; Expert, Sport (Men and women)
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12:00PM - DINO Mountain Bike Series MTB START; Base, Junior, Clydesdale, Intro
To reserve a spot for Kayak Shuttle Trip ($20) send payment HERE with note "Kayak Trip" You can indicate a preference for trip 1 (longer, more challenging - Vernon Commons to Green Bridge) or 2 (shorter, more relaxed - Green Bridge to 225W) if desired. There is a limit of 12 participants per trip. Kayak trips will meet at Shelter 2.
Camping: Designated sites can be reserved online; festival style camping around Shelter 4 is $3 per person per night. Reserve the festival camping HERE or pay cash to DINO staff.
NEW FOR 2024: PACKET PICK UP!
We have proudly partnered with The Runners Forum & Altra Running to bring you a bigger and better series! Additionally, Altra & The Runners Forum will be giving away 2 pairs of shoes per event. You must be present at packet pick ups to be eligible to win!
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LOCATION: THE RUNNERS FORUM
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ADDRESS: The Runners Forum-Carmel, 620 Station Dr, Carmel, IN 46032
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DATE: TBA
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Time: 4pm-7pm.
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If you can not attend packet pick up we will still have the usual day of check in. You must attend packet pick up to be eligible for Altra giveways!
SCHEDULE FOR ALL DINO SERIES TRAIL RUNS:
Subject to minor changes. All races are Eastern time.
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7:30AM ~ Registration Opens
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8:30AM ~ Registration Closes
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9:00AM ~ 15K Start
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9:10AM ~ 5K Starts
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10:30AM ~ DINO Kids Run (free) 1/4-1/2 mile according to venue
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11:00AM ~ Award Ceremony
Swag!
Take your bib into Climb Time Indy for a free day pass!
Race Day Rules
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Race number must be on your front, and visible at all times.
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Follow the marked trail – no short cutting
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Communicate and be courteous when passing or being passed.
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Headphones (ipods, mp3 players, etc) or dogs are NOT permitted.
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If you drop out of the race, please let us know at the finish line.
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There is no time limit, but if you take longer than 2 1/4 hours you may miss awards and experience limited services.
Age Groups
Male & Female: 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+
Additional Information
Awards
Overall top three 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.
