Oregon Road Runners Club
Autumn Leaves Run

October 31, 2009

10k, 50k, 50m

Champoeg Park, OR

Why Autumn Leaves?
Are you a first time long distance runner?
Autumn leaves is not an up and down trail. It is one of the flattest
courses you will find in the PacificNW.

Did you spend all summer missing cut off times?
Autumn Leaves is a loop course with only the end of day cut off time.

Western States - All finishers in 2005 & 2006 qualified for Western Sates. Autumn Leaves
has a very high percentage rate of qualifying times each and every year. Over 90% qualified for
Western States in 2005.

Course Description
The course is composed of multiple 5-mile loops. For the 10k and 50k, there will be a short distance out and back and then 5 mile loops to complete the distance. The course is composed primary of 2/3 paved trails and 1/3 single-track dirt trail. The loop can be considered very flat and very fast by both 10k and Ultra running standards. Download a map.

Training for Autumn Leaves
by Fritz Pieper, RRCA Certified Coach. View the document (.pdf)

Start Times
6 am early start
8 am regular 50 mile and 50k start
10am for 10k
4:30pm course closure.

Registration
Check back later for 2009 registration.

Participation gift is not guaranteed if you registered after October 15th.

Cost
$50 for 50 mile or 50k event
$20 for 10k event
ORRC members will receive a $5 discount anytime before the race.

Awards
All 50 mile finishers will receive a custom “Autumn Leaves 50 Miler” belt buckle.
Anyone who wears a prior year Autumn Leaves running shirt to packet pick, up will receive a special gift.

Food & Celebration
There will not be an official awards ceremony. Instead, finisher awards will be given out during the
event, with soup and sub sandwiches available to all finishers and participants of the event.

Directions
From highway I-5 north or south, take exit 278(Donald/Aurora). Follow State Park signs 6 miles to
park entrance. Directions can also be found online at: www.oregonparks.org. Champoeg Park
has cabins and yurts available for overnight stays. Get more details.

Aid Stations
There is one primary aid station on this continuous 5 mile loop. Depending on race day status,
a second aid station may be set up at mile 1.5. Bathroom facilities will be at both aid station areas.
There will be water, coke, and the usual salt and sugar items at each aid station. Space will be
available for participants to have their own special needs(foods & drink) around the main aid station.

Questions
Check back for more information, or contact Race Director Fritz Pieper.