The HOTTEST Racing in town is bringing a new heat to the DFW metroplex with the Burning Soles Trail Series.
Beginning this June and running through August, compete in a 5k or 10k series over 8 weeks this summer. Alternating trails between Northshore Trail in Flower Mound and Erwin Park in McKinney keep things fresh week to week.
Trails will be well marked, with lively and exciting finish line atmosphere. Featuring some of the best singletrack trails in North Texas.
Races will be chip timed for all participants. When you arrive for your first race you will be assigned and given a runners bib for the series. Bring that bib back with you each time you race.
Schedule:
Our schedule switches weekly to provide great off-road racing opportunities of varying technical capabilities. Series kickoff and series finale will be held at the Northshore Trail MADD Shelter. We do include 2 rain dates per round of racing. If there are any rain cancellations they will be rescheduled in these open dates.
Round 1
Race 1 – June 4, NorthshoreRace 2 – June 11, Erwin ParkRace 3 – June 18, NorthshoreRace 4 – June 25, Erwin ParkRain Date 1 – July 9 – TBDRain Date 2 – July 17 – TBD
Round 2
Race 5 – July 23, Erwin ParkRace 6 – July 30, NorthshoreRace 7 – August 6, Erwin ParkRace 8 – August 13, NorthshoreRain Date 3 – August 21 – TBDRain Date 4 – August 28 – TBD
Start Times:
Races will feature a mass start for each distance with all divisions starting together.
10k Start – 6:30pm5k Start – 7:15pm
Registration Fees:
Juniors 13 and under
$16 for Full Series Registration$20 for Pre-Registration$30 for Late-Registration
14+ Adults
$24 for Full Series Registration$30 for Pre-Registration$40 for Late-Registration
Podium & Awards:
Each weekly race will award the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers for each distance. Age groups will also be called to the podium for recognition.
5K – Under 13 Men5K – Under 13 Women5K – 14-39 Men5K – 14-39 Women5k – Masters 41+ Men5k – Masters 41+ Women10K – Under 13 Men10K – Under 13 Women10K – 14-39 Men10K – 14-39 Women10k – Masters 41+ Men10k – Masters 41+ Women
At the end of the 8 week series we will have a final series award recognizing the top 3 in each of the divisions listed above.
Be aware: Racers from both 5k and 10k distances will be on the course at the same time. 10k racers will have a 45 minute head start before 5k racers start. This should provide plenty of spacing between racers. Be aware of other racers.
Race distances of 5k and 10k are approximate based on trail conditions and course. Recorded distances may be below or above advertised distance.
DFW Series provides local, accessible and family friendly trail races focused on community building and volunteer efforts. Our Dallas area trails are all on municipal or federal property and maintained thanks to the tireless efforts of 501(c)(3) non-profit Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association (DORBA). If you are a frequent trail user, please consider getting an annual DORBA membership for only $40 per year. All funding to DORBA goes towards trail maintenance and advocacy in our area, supporting 28 trails and 265+ miles of singletrack.
REFUND POLICY:
There are no refunds for the Burning Soles Trail Series. All registrations are final. We will accept transfer requests to other races and understand that life changes can occur. If you are unable to make an event that you have registered for please send an email and request a transfer to an alternate date.
In the event of a cancellation due to weather or trail closures all registrations will automatically be credited to the next week in the series. If you are already registered for that week you will be moved to the next week not already entered. There are NO REFUNDS due to trail closures or reschedules to rain dates.
Leave a Reply