We now have 58 confirmed entrants--and there's still 7 weeks until the run! Also, it looks like we may have a sponsor to provide chip timing for the event. Oh, and banners are on the way! Life is good for El Scorcho!
So... if you haven't signed up yet, do it soon!!!
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
El Scorcho has been featured in the Houston Chronicle's RunHouston section! Here's what they had to say:
An Ultra in Texas in July?
A new ultra. A new marathon. And hopefully soon, we'll be able to share with you news of a new marathon series that is much like the Marathons of Texas.
First, the new ultra. And, yes, I did say in July. It is most appropriately named the El Scorcho Run and it makes its debut in Fort Worth's Trinity Park at midnight, July 15th.
Fort Worth running buddies Ryan Valdez and Jason Costantino asked themselves, "Who has ever run a ultramarathon in a park in the center of a big city, in the middle of a Texas summer, and in the darkest part of the night?"
Until now? Nobody.
"The course is located on a 3.1-mile loop inside beautiful Trinity Park," Valdez said. "Ninety percent of it will take place on a lit, crushed limestone path that meanders through the park and along the banks of the Trinity River."
He added that the course will have virtually no traffic and enjoy plenty of support."The three mile loop will allow us to keep an eye on everyone and make sure they are doing great," he added.
The registration fee for the 50K is $40 and the 25K is just $25.
And according to the Fort Worth Running Company's Jim Newsom, who is helping Valdez and Costantino with the event, the response so far has been pretty good."We've got about 30 so far and the event is still two months off," said Newsom. "We've had people from as far away as Colorado signing up."
"Most of the ultra clubs have indicated they are going to support our event."
Newsom indicated that Valdez would be listing the entrants on the web site and where they are from so people can get an idea of the field.
"We've having fun getting this event going." he said.
An Ultra in Texas in July?
A new ultra. A new marathon. And hopefully soon, we'll be able to share with you news of a new marathon series that is much like the Marathons of Texas.
First, the new ultra. And, yes, I did say in July. It is most appropriately named the El Scorcho Run and it makes its debut in Fort Worth's Trinity Park at midnight, July 15th.
Fort Worth running buddies Ryan Valdez and Jason Costantino asked themselves, "Who has ever run a ultramarathon in a park in the center of a big city, in the middle of a Texas summer, and in the darkest part of the night?"
Until now? Nobody.
"The course is located on a 3.1-mile loop inside beautiful Trinity Park," Valdez said. "Ninety percent of it will take place on a lit, crushed limestone path that meanders through the park and along the banks of the Trinity River."
He added that the course will have virtually no traffic and enjoy plenty of support."The three mile loop will allow us to keep an eye on everyone and make sure they are doing great," he added.
The registration fee for the 50K is $40 and the 25K is just $25.
And according to the Fort Worth Running Company's Jim Newsom, who is helping Valdez and Costantino with the event, the response so far has been pretty good."We've got about 30 so far and the event is still two months off," said Newsom. "We've had people from as far away as Colorado signing up."
"Most of the ultra clubs have indicated they are going to support our event."
Newsom indicated that Valdez would be listing the entrants on the web site and where they are from so people can get an idea of the field.
"We've having fun getting this event going." he said.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
We got a new sponsor! Special thanks goes out to Cantey Hanger, LLP for getting on board with El Scorcho. Founded more than 125 years ago, Cantey Hanger is the oldest law firm in Fort Worth and handles the legal needs of organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small, family-owned businesses.
In addition to Cantey Hanger, El Scorcho is sponsored by:
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
There's an El Scorcho buzz. Can you feel it?
We've gotten a bunch of e-mails lately with questions about the run. And this morning we received an inquiry from Inside Texas Running magazine. Things are heating up (pun intended).
Here are two recent questions (and our answers) that may be helpful:
Any chance the time limit could be extended beyond 7 hours?
Our permit with the city technically runs out at 7 a.m., but we will take steps to accomodate runners who need additional support. The run takes place in a city park, and runners who haven't finished by 7 a.m. may keep running. El Scorcho staff intends to keep at least one aid station open until 8 a.m., if needed. If you're concerned about finishing after 8 a.m., e-mail us, and we will try to figure something out.
Is there a possibility of doing a relay race so entrants can do the event with friends?
Sure, assuming each member of the relay team pays the regular entry fee. Although El Scorcho will not have an official relay category, entrants may split the distance among themselves. Each "relay" entrant will receive the same support, t-shirt, and finisher's medal as an individual participant. But to receive the commemorative El Scorcho spur, the 50K must be accomplished by a single runner.
We've gotten a bunch of e-mails lately with questions about the run. And this morning we received an inquiry from Inside Texas Running magazine. Things are heating up (pun intended).
Here are two recent questions (and our answers) that may be helpful:
Any chance the time limit could be extended beyond 7 hours?
Our permit with the city technically runs out at 7 a.m., but we will take steps to accomodate runners who need additional support. The run takes place in a city park, and runners who haven't finished by 7 a.m. may keep running. El Scorcho staff intends to keep at least one aid station open until 8 a.m., if needed. If you're concerned about finishing after 8 a.m., e-mail us, and we will try to figure something out.
Is there a possibility of doing a relay race so entrants can do the event with friends?
Sure, assuming each member of the relay team pays the regular entry fee. Although El Scorcho will not have an official relay category, entrants may split the distance among themselves. Each "relay" entrant will receive the same support, t-shirt, and finisher's medal as an individual participant. But to receive the commemorative El Scorcho spur, the 50K must be accomplished by a single runner.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Wow! We've already had some folks sign up for El Scorcho. Very cool. Our website went online two weeks ago, but we only recently started trying to get the word out. 86 days and counting until the run.
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