27th Annual Roosa Gap Roller Coaster Runs
Hosted by Sullivan Striders Running & Walking Club & MAMAKATING FIRST AID & RESCUE SQUAD
Sunday September 28, 2008

11.5 mile run (10:00am)   -    5k run, walk (11:00am)
a King and Queen of the Mountains Challenge event (with Celebrate Life Half Marathon, Wurtsboro Mtn 30k & 100k Catskill Mtn Rd Relay)
& Grand Prix Series event (with other races from 5k to 10k)
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11.50 Mile Foot Race: challenging, not for the beginner; four aid stations, markers every mile. Start at Main St Gazebo on Sullivan St, then make a "mad dash" for 3,000 feet to the entrance of the D & H Canal Tow Path, a 4 mile scenic and historic stretch that is flat, fast and enjoyable.

At 4.3 miles, fuel up with "high test" at aid station 1 and get ready to experience what
"intestinal fortitude really is! The time has come to attack the "Roosa Gap", an 800 foot vertical ascent over 1.9 miles. Catch your breath at the top, refuel (aid station 2) then start the "Roller Coaster" -  all three miles of it.

Just past 9 miles (aid station 3), get ready for the "big drop", a 2 mile downhill!
Once you reach the valley, everyone will be waiting to cheer you on.

5K Foot Race & Walk: Flat course, a scenic trail along the old D & H Canal Path
 Check-in time: 8:00-9:30am, Ambulance Corps Building,
Sullivan Street (the main street through town), Wurtsboro.
Awards to top 3 in age groups in 11.5 mile & 5k runs,
top 3 overall male and female walkers:
19 & under                   20-29
30-39                            40-49
50-59                            Masters (60+)
William McNeil Trophy to oldest Male or Female to finish the 11.5 mile course

Contact info: Bill or Jean Norton,
phone:845-888-2107, 
email: Bill-JeanNorton(at)sullivanstriders.org
Mail entry with $15 check ($20 after Sept 21st) to Roosa Gap, c/o Norton, 110 Sarine Rd, Wurtsboro,  NY 12790
Early March: Celebrate Life Half Marathon:   www.celebratelifehalfmarathon.com
Late March: Wurtsboro Mtn 30K Road Run:  www.sullivanstriders.org/30k.htm
Mid August: Catskill Mtn Road Relay:       www.sullivanstriders.org/cmrr.htm
Late September: Roosa Gap Roller Coaster: www.sullivanstriders.org/roosa_gap.htm 		Roosa Gap Roller Coaster Results + Pics

Name:                                                                                            
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Release Waiver and Assumption of Risk: In consideration of your accepting this entry, I realize that this race is on trail and road with varied terrain and conditions. I further attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this difficult race and that my physical condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor within the past year. I hereby for myself, my heirs, my executors and administrators, waive any and all rights of claims for damages I may have against the municipalities in which these events are held, and/or any individuals or sponsors associated with the above event for any and all injuries or death sustained by me in this event.
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(parent's signature if under 18)

Entry form made into web page by Brian Cavanagh, http://www.sullivanstriders.org/brians_sites.htm
Thanks to all the previous race directors of the Roosa Gap Run for keeping this great event going!