About PROJECT:
The Vasque PROJECT is our effort, through sponsorship of trail races across the US, to foster trail running competition, community and stewardship. Vasque employs a rigorous selection process in order to partner with the best race series in vibrant running communities. These partners are selected because of their dedication to providing runners with the ultimate race experience and also because of their dedication to giving back to the community and environment. Racers can feel confident that they are going to get a great experience when they participate in a Vasque Project race series. There is something for everybody – the races vary is distance and difficulty – everything from faster 5ks to rigorous ultras over challenging terrain. When you sign up for a Vasque Project race, you can feel confident that the experience will be positive and designed to push your limits and you’ll be supported by an active and dedicated running community.
Charitable Aspect of PROJECT:
The trails means a lot to us at Vasque and what better way for us to say thanks then to give back to places where we run, hike and enjoy life? As part of the Vasque PROJECT, we have partnered in each of our event communities with a marquee organization who is working to preserve the local environment. We are working with our dedicated race series partners to raise funds for these organizations with registration fees and additional donations. The community benefits, the sport of trail running benefits, the environment benefits and we all ultimately win at these races.
2010 Vasque PROJECT Race Schedule
March 20th – Chuckanut Mountain 50k Race – South Bellingham, WA
May 15th – Cougar Mountain 5 mile race – Seattle, WA
May 22nd – Rock/Creek Scenic City Trail Marathon & Half Marathon – Chattanooga, TN
June 12th – Cougar Mountain 7 mile race – Seattle, WA
July 10th – Cougar Mountain 10 mile race – Seattle, WA
August 14th – Cougar Mountain 13 mile race – Seattle, WA
September 4-5th – Grand Teton Race Event Weekend 50 & 100 Mile, Marathon, 10k, & Kid Fun Run – Grand Targhee, WY
September 25th – Vasque Golden Leaf Half Marathon – Aspen, CO
October 2nd – Rock/Creek StumpJump 50k – Chattanooga, TN
October 9th – Vasque Triple Lakes ½ Marathon, Marathon, & 40 Mile races – Greensboro, NC
December 18th – Rock/Creek Lookout Mountain 50miler & 10k – Chattanooga, TN
Race bib image used courtesy of JMKphotography