As you are probably aware, the area has had some significant rainfall this week which has saturated the trails at Purgatory Creek. The parks department informed us this morning that they will be closing all trail access to the public for the foreseeable future. They will reassess it again next week to see if it is in better condition but there is more rain on the way. Because of this closure, we have no choice but to cancel this year's event. We are angry, frustrated, and saddened by this closure, but it is completely out of our hands. The parks department is citing safety and integrity issues for the course. While we as long-time trail runners know and expect, this is always an issue and we come prepared to deal with it. Unfortunately, they don't see it from our point of view and are forcing us to cancel. We are deeply sorry and hope that you will be understanding. Shirts, medals, toilets, beer, water, food, course marking, permits, etc. have all been prepared and ready to go. We just aren't allowed to move forward.
We are going to set up at the trailhead in the morning from 6:30 until 9 am to handle packets for anyone who wants to come out and pick them up. This will include your bib, shirt, finisher medal, and a ticket for a beer at Middleton Brewery. We want to thank them for their sponsorship. Please go by their brewery and check them out this weekend if you can. They will not be serving at the trailhead. Also realize that you will not be able to run the trails as they are going to be barricaded.
If you don't want to come in the morning, we will take all materials to Two Rivers Running in New Braunfels where you can pick up your swag. The swag will be available until next Thursday. We need to set a deadline so as not to tie up their floor space for too long.
Lastly, we are looking to try and reschedule a trail run but we have made the tough decision that it will not be at Purgatory. We've been dealing with increasing resistance on their part for the last several years to have this race. Every year has gotten more restrictive with weather conditions. It is not fair to you or us to plan an event just to have it canceled. We have some ideas and will keep you informed as soon as we have the details ironed out. Because of the expenses having been made for this race, we are unable to offer any kind of refund but will offer something for a future event.
We do thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you on the trails again.
