The final race in the 2008 Alamo Series...

Saturday, Oct. 25th, 2008 • 8:00 am
Joshua Springs Park & Preserve

2008 Results (updated 10/27/08)

Photos from SARR photographer Tom Lake

More Photos from HillCountryRambling.com will be uploaded by 10/29/08

Race Information

Enjoy this scenic, rolling course on park roads, non-technical trails & through the Texas hill country. The Joshua Springs Park & Preserve is a recent acquisition of Kendall County, and it's not yet open to the public. Over 400 acres of natural Texas beauty; home to hundreds of white tail and Axis deer. Come get your last long run or walk before the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon & Half Marathon, and enjoy the change in scenery!

Festive after-party with food, drinks & good cheer.

Registration

You may register via mail, online, or at any area running store. The cost is $20 per person, $18 for military and SARR members. Late fees kick in after Oct 11th, 2008 -- $25 for everyone. ASICS technical shirt guaranteed to first 300 registrants only! Register early to get yours!

Download entry form

Registration via Active.com

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be held at Run Gear Run on Friday, Oct. 24 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Race day packet pickup will be held Saturday, Oct. 25 at the park from 6:30 am - 7:45 am.

Directions to Venue

Take IH-10 towards Boerne. Just past Boerne, exit #533 Welfare/Waring. Stay straight on FM 289 past Smittyville & PoPo’s. When FM 289 crosses back under IH-10, turn right onto FM289 N and the park entrance will be on your left.

Course Details

The RGR Fall Fest course is broken into three segments:

• 2.5 mile loop within the park (mix of paved roads and gravel trails)
• 2 mi or 5.75 mi out & back segment along Waring-Welfare Road (lots of shade!)
• 1.5 mile loop within the park (mix of paved roads and gravel trails)

Overview map & Gmaps Pedometer link:

Expanded view of first loop:

Expanded view of out & back:

Expanded view of second loop:

Aid stations are located approximately every 2 miles along the course and restrooms are approximately every 4 miles:

• Inside park at dam crossing
• Intersection of Green Cedar & Waring-Welfare Rd (with port-a-can & GU stop)
• Welfare General Store on Waring-Welfare Rd
• 25k turnaround on Waring-Welfare Rd (with port-a-can)

Course Support

Aid stations are located approximately every 2 miles and will include:

• Water with cups
• GU2O Electrolyte drink
• Band-aids
• Vaseline

Port-a-cans will be located at the race start/finish and along approximately every 4 miles.

There will be a GU stop at the aid station located on the corner of Green Cedar & Waring-Welfare Road. This is approximately mile 4 and mile 12.5.

Post-race Expo

Race finishers will enjoy a fun, festive post-race expo at the park including music, vendor booths, raffle prizes, massage work, hot food catered by PoPo's Family Restaurant and cold beer.

Integrative Therapies will be offering massages under the shade in the post-race area. $10 for 10 minutes. Please sign up at the massage tent to secure your spot!

ASICS will be on hand displaying the latest in footwear and will also be giving away FREE GIFTS to the first 100 finishers wearing ASICS shoes!

Other vendors in the post-race area include:

• The Foot & Ankle Treatment Center of San Antonio
• Smooth Solutions

Awards

Overall awards will be given to the top male/female and top maters male/female in both the 8 miler and the 25k.

Age group winners for both the 8 miler and the 25k will receive a custom Fall Fest duffle bag sponsored by Texas Med Clinic. Awards to top three male/female, 5-year age increments 15 to 70+.

No duplicate awards all divisions.

Event Sponsors

Thank you to our event sponsors for making the Fall Fest a fun, safe event for all athletes!