THIRD ANNUAL

MINGO MINGLE 50k FUN RUN

February 11^th, 2012

8:00 A.M. Start Time

Mingo Creek County Park

Hosted by Dave and Sarah Micklo

Start/Finish at Pavilion #4, across from the park office

GPS cocordinates: 40.192504, -80.040421

Don't forget about our other fun runs.

Upper St. Clair Recover From the Holidays 50K Fun Run

6 Hour Greek Fun Run

Raccoon Ramble Fun Run.

The Mingo Mingle fun run was first held in 2009. We attempted to run it again in 2010, but Mother Nature stepped in with a snowfall that closed the trail for weeks with downed trees and brush making much of the trail impassable. The 2011 edition featured snow covered trails and cool temps. The trails set up nicely and the running was excellent. Mingo Park is a real gem, right here in our own backyard.

The run will be on the trails in Mingo Creek County Park near Eighty Four, PA. The course is single track trail in a figure eight configuration, heading south and working our way east. Maps will be available. Length of each loop is approximately 11.5 miles with about 1900' of elevation gain on rutted out multi-use trails. It can be a very challenging course at times depending on the conditions. There are two stream crossings with a high chance of getting wet, unless frozen over. Runners can do one, two or three loops. You may also do a half loop, running the road back to get the distance you want. Many options available if you are adventurous.

We will have Gatorade and water at the start finish area in pavilion #4. There are rest rooms, and the pavilion has electricity. There is also a fire ring so we will make sure there is a fire going to keep you warm after finishing. Plan on hanging around for a few minutes after the run to enjoy hot food and drink, and share a few trail tales.

Three important items:
1. In true "fun run" fashion, please bring something to share for all. Not necessary, but nice.
2. If you get a chance, email me that you will be coming. Don't worry about the spam blocker. I'll get the email.
3. If you can bring something, let me know what the item will be.

This is a true "Fun Run", so no shirt, no fee, no frills, no complaining!

Bob Fargo sent me a couple of maps of the Mingo course. You can view them here:
Map #1
Map #2

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