Never Stop Exploring™

In 2009, The North FaceŽ Endurance Challenge again welcomes you to run farther than you ever have. Whether you're an aspiring 10K trail runner or an elite ultramarathoner looking to boost your performance, The North FaceŽ Endurance Challenge holds something meaningful for you. Every Endurance Challenge event offers four epic courses: 10K, Half Marathon, 50K, and 50-Mile. Explore your potential. Registration is open.

DETAILS ON 2009 EVENT LOCATIONS

Race	Location	Dates	Participate
Northeast Regional	Bear Mountain, NY	May 9, 2009	REGISTER TODAY
Northwest Regional	Bellingham, WA	June 6, 2009	REGISTER TODAY
Mid-Atlantic Regional	Washington, DC	September 19, 2009	REGISTER TODAY
Midwest Regional	Madison, WI	October 24, 2009	REGISTER TODAY
Championship	San Francisco, CA	December 2009	REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 2009

RACE CAPACITY

Registration for The North Face Endurance Challenge events will be capped by distance. Race caps are specific to each regional event. Don’t miss out, register early!

Bear Mountain, NY
Gore-Tex 50 Mile: 175 participants
50K: 175 participants
Half Marathon: 300 participants
10K: 200 participants

Bellingham, WA
Gore-Tex 50 Mile: 200 participants
50K: 200 participants
Half Marathon: 350 participants
10K: 250 participants

Washington, DC
Gore-Tex 50 Mile: 250 participants
50K: 250 participants
Half Marathon: 350 participants
10K: 300 participants

Madison, WI
Gore-Tex 50 Mile: 250 participants
50K: 250 participants
Half Marathon: 400 participants
10K: 300 participants

San Francisco, CA
Gore-Tex 50 Mile: 250 participants
50K: 200 participants
Half Marathon: 325 participants
10K: 225 participants

Once race capacity is reached, runners will have the option to register for the event wait list. If a registered participant cancels, wait list runners will gain entry into the race in the order in which their wait list registration was received. Runners will be notified of their registration status no later than one week prior to race week.

The Sport's Biggest Prize

The prize may be inner satisfaction. Or the glint off a finisher's medal. Or a share of the sports biggest prize purse. In 2009, top finishers in each Endurance Challenge event receive exceptional gear packages from The North FaceŽ and supporting sponsors.

The nation's top ultramarathoners will aim to stake a claim to a top-three finishing spot. Regional Gore-Tex 50 Mile champions get $1,000 and a complimentary entry to The North FaceŽ Endurance Challenge Championship in San Francisco. Second Place receives $600 and Third Place takes home $350. At the Championship, male and female Gore-Tex 50 Mile winners each grab $10,000 and an all expenses paid trip and entry into The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France. Second Place finishers receive $4,000 and Third Place gets $1,000.

CONTACT US

Address:
The North FaceŽ Endurance Challenge
c/o Hawkeye
2828 Routh St. Suite 325
Dallas, TX 75201
Email:    endurancechallenge@hawkeyeww.com
Phone:   214-451-1913
Fax:       214-451-1910