Buena Vista Community Center. At the stoplight (yes, we still have only one), turn east off of hwy 24 onto Main Street. Head _ mile and look for the community center on your right - there is a playground, picnic area, and pay showers.

Registrations will close on or before 6:30pm Friday, May 2, 2008. Registrations will be accepted by mail through Thursday, May 1, 2008. Registration may (read, might) be accepted in person at the Community Center on Friday, May 2, 2008 from 4:30pm-6:30pm. However, space is extremely limited, registration may close at anytime - so register early (and, fee's do increase after April 4, 2008)

Come and CARBO-LOAD with your friends at the pre-race pasta buffet meal Friday night May 2, 2008 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Community Center ('low carb' / protein fare will also be available). Tickets are 10.00 for entrants making payment at time of registration fees - with all other tickets priced at $12.00 (including at the door).

A unique long sleeve shirt is included with you entry fee (it's a great, technical/wicking shirt - perfect for all kinds of conditions, from early morning Spring chills to warming sunny trails! ).

At the Community Center on Friday May 2, 2008 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. or on Race Day Saturday May 3, 2008 from 5:30-6:10 a.m.

A pre-race meeting will be held Friday May 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center. In addition to the traditional welcoming to participants and their families & friends, this is a time for going over final reminders, review of course descriptions/conditions, and the fielding of any questions you may have. These meetings are both fun and informational - we look forward to seeing you all!

The new course remains an accurate 25 miles in each direction. The 50-miler's must finish the first loop by 12:15pm (5 hours running time) in order to be allowed to continue. Total time allowed for the 50-miler's is 12 hours (should weather or other events necessitate changes to final aid station placements, intermediate aid-station cut-off times may be altered - with any such changes made available by Friday May 4, 2007). 50-miler's are allowed to "drop out" at the turnaround and become 25-mile runners.

At a minimum, water, energy drink, pretzels, potato chips, cookies, and banana's are provided at roughly 4-6 mile intervals by race personnel and/or volunteers. For the benefit of all, absolutely no crews, bicycles, pacers, or DOGS are allowed on or along the course. We do advise that you carry extra food, water, and warm clothing (while this is the "banana belt', conditions on Race Day can be - and often are - "iffy" and changing).

Post-race meals, included in your base entry fee, can be obtained at the Community Center kitchen by presenting your race number.

Each finisher will receive an engraved finishing medal and post-race refreshments. There will be awards for overall male and female winners as well as ribbons for age group winners. Awards and drawings for Merchant/Sponsor Prizes start at approximately 1:00 p.m. on race day.

The Buena Vista Optimist Club is happy and proud to sponsor and host the Collegiate Peaks Trail Run! In addition to being a wonderful and fun community event, this event serves as a vital fundraiser for the Buena Vista Optimist Club. An affiliate of Optimist International, the Buena Vista Optimist Club's primary focus is upon aiding, assisting, and encouraging the youth in our community.