MINNESOTA FINLANDIA COMMUNITY HEALTH SPORTS & BUENA VISTA SKI AREA
Presents the

POTLATCH

Trail Stride / Trail Ride the Divide

 

5K & 10K Cross-Country Walk or Run  
10K & 20K Mountain Bike Race  
Kids Fun Run and Bike Tour
 

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Buena Vista Ski Area
Buena Vista Ski Area is located eleven miles north of Bemidji on County Road #15 (Irvine Ave.)
 

Run, walk or mountain bike the beautiful continental divide at Buena Vista Ski Area, the site of the Minnesota Finlandia Ski Marathon.  Enjoy the spectacular view of eight lakes, two rivers, and vast forests from the top of Buena Vista's ski hills.  The terrain is challenging enough for the competitive athlete yet enjoyable for the recreational outdoors person. Additional single track has been added for the bike portion of the event.  The walk/run and bike events can be done in combo for an overall classification, or individually. All participants receive a T-shirt (first come) and a chance to win great door prizes.  Bring your family and friends, and plan to spend a fun filled day with us!

EVENTS & TIMES:

  • Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. in Buena Vista Ski Chalet

  • The 5K walk/run and 10k run starts at 9:00 a.m. Awards will follow at approximately 10:30 a.m. 

  • The 1 K Kids Fun Run and Bike Tour starts at 11:00 p.m. 

  • The 10K and 20K mountain bike race starts at 12:00 p.m. Awards will follow at approxi­mately 1:30 p.m. 

Mail entries and make
checks payable to:
 
Minnesota Finlandia
Community Health Sports
P.O. Box 771
Bemidji, MN.56619


Bike Race Safety Statement:
Wearing of approved helmets is required for all riders in the 10K and 20K bike race.

For more information call:  

(218)751-0041
or Visit
www.minnesotafinlandia.com  

Awards:  
·        
Awards for each event
·        
Overall award  
·        
Door prizes

Sponsors:
·        
Buena Vista Ski Area
·         Home Place Bike & Ski Shop
·         KB101
·         Nei Bottling

Trail Stride / Trail Ride the Divide Registration

Name:____________________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________

City:_______________________________ State:____________ Zip:_________________

Sex:____ Birthday:______________ Age:_____  Phone:____________________________

WAIVER (must be signed to participate)
                                                                      
In consideration of the acceptance of my entry, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, do hereby release any and all sponsors of this tour, and their representatives, successors, and assigns, from any and all liability arising from illness and Injuries I may suffer as a result of my training for or participation In this tour. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this tour. I also understand and agree that any sponsor may subsequently use for publicity and/or promotional purposes my name and/or photograph of my participation. In this event without obligation or liability to me. I also understand that entry fees I pay are not refundable. I have read the foregoing and certify my agreement by my signature below.  
Signature ____________________________       Date__________  
 
(Parent/Guardian must sign if entrant is under 18)  

Check One:
o 5K Run/Walk-$15.00
o
10K Run-$15.00
o
10K Bike-$15.00
o
20K Bike-$15.00
o
Combo -20.00
(10K Run & 20K Bike)

o
Kids Run and/ or Bike-$5.00
o
Family of 3 or more-
       $30.00 per event

(all must fill out registration forms)  

T-shirt size   
__ Medium
__ Large
__ X-large