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. This year our proceeds will go to Cuisine for Healing in memory of Wendy Ann Wilkie. This year there will be three races:

• July 19-20 The All Nighter @ Mule Shoe Bend LCRA Park
  Click here for the 2008 All Nighter Results
  
• August 16-17 Timber Knoll @ Pedernales Falls State Park
  Click here for the 2008 Timber Knoll Results
  
• September 13-14 Karl's Kanoe @ Inks Lake State Park.
• NEW: REDUCED EVENT PRICE: We have reduced the price of Timber Knoll and Karl's Kanoe to $80, per our runners feedback. This price will NOT include a tech T-shirt, however they will be available for purchase at our events ($20). Other gear still included.

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:

• Area Map (PDF)
• Locations (all in PDF): Mule Shoe Bend LCRA Park • Pedernales Falls State Park • Inks Lake State Park
• Courses (all in PDF): Mule Shoe Bend LCRA Park • Pedernales Falls State Park • Inks Lake State Park
• Local Weather (link)

Packet pick for Karl's Kanoe will be from 3-7 p.m. at start/finish - Saturday, September 13 @ Inks Lake State Park (the event location).

Minimum cutoffs for Karl's Kanoe are 6:00 a.m for 12 hour and midnight for 6 hour. Also, minimum 3 laps for 6 hour & 6 laps for 12 hr to qualify for series buckle.

Registration and Cost:
There will be a limit of 150 per event. The registation fee is $80 per event. Gifts include (not all gifts at each event) LED flashlight, technical head gear by Headsweats (visor • midcap) and A1 Tech singlet (not included; $20 at race), great ultra food, post race breakfast, various gifts, and more. A Finishers Belt Buckle will be awarded to everyone that completes all three races. To qualify for the Belt Buckle, finishers must complete a minimum of 15 miles for the 6 hours races and 30 miles for 12 hour races.

Click here to view current entrants.

Online Registration now Available:
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. Mailing instructions are on the printable application. (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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