Description
Race Date: Saturday July 1st, 2023
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 park is one of the few places in Indiana where natural rock climbing is available. There is also camping at the race site, and a gorgeous river valley for kayaking, fishing, or just exploring.
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, and Muscatatuck Park's rock climbing expert present a climbing lesson / clinic!
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
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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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7:00AM - DINO Trail Run Check-in open
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9:00AM - Start: DINO Trail Run
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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 - Rock Climbing lessons / clinic
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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; Fatbike, Base, Junior, Clydesdale, Intro
To reserve a spot for Rock Climbing Clinic (SIGN UP COMING) . The clinic is oriented to beginner and intermediate rock climbers; is led by expert climber and park manager Greg Martin. There is a limit of 10 people for the clinic. Expect it to last about 3 hours. You may bring your own gear if you have any (climbing shoes will be helpful); but the park will provide enough gear for you to try it. Climbing clinic meets at top of Vinegar Mill steps at 2 pm.
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 $2 per person per night. Reserve the festival camping HERE or pay cash to DINO staff.
Swag!
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This year we are proud to bring you a quality dry-fit tech shirt in both men's & women's cuts!
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Included with season pass or $10.00 while supplies last.
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+
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.
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