Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 8 AM
(7 AM Start for Slower Runners)
Mary Ann Miller (RD) gives out last minute instructions to the 50K/25Kers
COURSE: "T shaped" out-and-back course on well-defined private roads through pine and hardwood forest. Enough hills and rocks to prevent boredom.
Start and finish on my (Mary Ann Miller's) property 18 miles form Atoka, Oklahoma (near Stringtown); 3 and 3/4 miles down Farmer Road west off McGee Creek Road. One loop for the 25K; two loops for the 50K. Seven hour time limit. 50K entrants must finish first loop in 3 and 1/2 hours or get credit for the 25K. Six aid stations for the 25K, 12 aid stations for the 50K. Aid stations will have water, electrolyte replacements, colas, fruit, candy, and cookies.
Tatur
Tom Brennan enroute to 50K victory .
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS to all finishers. Male and female overall and masters 50+ winners of both races will receive a bottle of local Oklahoma wine and FREE ENTRY into next year's races. Early start runners not eligible for age group or winners' awards. Post-race food will include sandwiches, soup, and beverages for runners and their families.
CAMPING encouraged, but plan to arrive before dark. Bring your own flashlight. Free firewood. Limited shelter (24' x 30' metal building with concrete floor, unheated, limited electricity); outhouse nearby.
Pasta will be available after 5:00 PM Saturday; coffee, cocoa, and snacks Sunday morning.
The first 100 yards in Atoka
COST: $30 entry fee after February 17 ( $25 for seniors 60+ and NTTR members); no refunds thereafter. Limit 50 runners total. Detailed map and instructions will be mailed upon entry.
Make check payable to Mary Ann Miller; mail to 3217 Greenbriar, Plano TX 75074.
Phone 972-424-7844; Fax 972-509-2553; email mamiller100@verizon.net
Website: www.tatur.org/AOK.html
HOTELS (on Hwy. 69/75 in Atoka):
Atoka Inn (Best Western) --- 580-889-7381 (official host hotel)
Thunderbird
----------------- 580-889-3315
Colonial---------------------- 580-889-6626
HiWay Inn express----------- 580-889-5500