Leona Divide 50 Miler - 18th Annual

Trail work, race organization, aid stations, radio communication, and finish line are all done by volunteers, to whom we are deeply indebted. For 18 years many of the same people have given their time to help make the Leona Divide what it is today. The majority of our volunteers are from the Santa Clarita and High Desert Running Clubs. A huge thanks goes out to all my hamradio volunteers.

If you have any interest in helping with hamradio communications on race day or volunteering at an aid station, please contact the race director: keirahenninger@mac.com

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Race Information (condensed)

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Current Entrants: Click Here
When?: April 17, 2010 - 6am
Where?: Lake Hughes, California (MAP)
What is the course like?:- If you ran it the last few years, the course is the same. See the Course Map and Elevation Profile for terrain details. Some of the highlights include:

• 39.5 miles of PCT
• 10.5 miles of dirt road
• 10 aid stations, some with crew access
• 13 hour finish-line cutoff
• 31.8 mile option for runners 55+

How much $$$ to enter?:

• $75 postmarked thru April 1st, 2010
• $100 postmarked after April 1st 2010
• FREE to Race Directors in Ultra Running Magazine
• No Refunds After April 1st
• You must be 18 to enter. We reserve the right to require proof of age.

Online available Jan 1st
Mail in entries form available now

*** Please note that Entries must be RECEIVED by April 10th 2010 ***

The race is also part of the SoCal Ultra Runners Grand Prix Series.

Who do I contact for more info?:

• Keira Henninger
  • keirahenninger@mac.com
  • 949-322-2048

LEONA DIVIDE LIVES ON!!!

I am excited to announce that the 2010 edition of the Leona Divide will continue under the very capable direction of talented ultra runner Keira Henninger! Keira brings her energy, enthusiasm, and experience to the helm, along with the support of fellow ultra runners and past LD volunteers.

The tentative date is April 17, 2010. Please continue to check the website for updates. Changes to the race will be kept to a minimum.

Keira can be contacted at keirahenninger@mac.com and 949-322-2048

THANK YOU KEIRA for stepping up!!!

Glenda Kimmerly's Good bye letter

CONGRATULATIONS TO BENJAMIN BERKOWITZ, 25, OF LOS ANGELES FOR HIS SMOKIN' 6:47:08 WIN, AND TO KRISTIN MOEHL, 31, OF SEATTLE, FOR CRUISING IN AT 7:25:37, 1ST WOMAN, 3RD OVERALL, AND 3RD VICTORY AT LEONA!! Kristin also had the fastest time of any woman ever at Leona Divide! Congratulations to Donald Caldwell, 65, from Pasadena, with his 4th Spring Chicken Sprint 28.4 Mile win, in 4:39:20!

Congratulations also to all finishers at the 2009 edition of the Leona Divide 50 and the Spring Chicken Sprint!