11th annual
DAMN TUFF RUFF BLUFF 
25 km and 50 km TRAIL RUN


Race Cancelled in 2008 Due To Construction at Race Venue

presented and organized by The Owen Sound Runners Club
Date: Sat. July 21, 2007 online registration option 
map of the course

Start Time:   8 am
Start location: Harrison Park, Owen Sound, ON 
Registration: Entries must be received by July 20th. No post entries. Race package pickup at the Harrison Park Community Hall on July 20th from 4 to 6 pm, and race day from 6 to 7:45 am.
New this year:  the Runner's Den TUFF KIDS 1k fun run @ 8:15am. Registration is
only $5 at the Runner's Den canopy on the day, and all receive ribbons.
Course: Four 12½ km loops over hilly rough trails and roads. The new course introduced in 2004 will be used again with 1km of asphalt & 11½km of trail each loop. Every km marked. 
Time limit: 7 hrs. 
Facilities: Washrooms near start/finish. Post-race showers at the Owen Sound Y.
Aid Stations: 3 on each loop 
Fees: $60 for 50k, $55 for 25k until July 7, then $70/$65. (cheque to Damn Tuff Run).  T-shirts not guaranteed after July 7. No refunds and no post-dated cheques.
Awards:  
1st Overall then 1st in age groups M and F for both races. 39 & under, 40-49, 50+
Numerous draw prizes.  Awards at approximately 11:15 for the 25k & 2:30 for the 50k.
Post Race: Food for 25k & 50k runners.  Massage therapy available after the run.

Co-Directors: Brad Morley (519) 376-2156
Doug Barber, 920-5th Ave West       
Owen Sound, ON   N4K 5A6   (519) 371-2475
e-mail  barber.dj@wightman.ca
Sponsor:
  Runner's Den, Owen Sound 

Runner's Den, Owen Sound

ORA Accreditation: No. 2007024
Directions: From Toronto take Hwy 10 N, from Hamilton, Hwy 6 N to Chatsworth (junction of 6 & 10) . North on 6&10 to Owen Sound, left on 6th St. E to 2nd Ave. E,. Turn left to Harrison Park entrance.  Follow road to Harrison Park Inn parking lot.  Registration at the Community Hall beside the campground, outdoor pool, and tennis court.
Accommodation: there are at least a half dozen motels on 9th Ave East on the way into Owen Sound that are less than 2 miles to the start. 
see http://www.owensound.ca/accommodation.php
Reserve early as Owen Sound's 150th birthday homecoming celebrations take place the following week. 
Camping available in Harrison Park (519) 371-9734.
Results: 2007200620052004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997

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DAMN TUFF RUFF BLUFF 25 km and 50 km TRAIL RUN, Sat. July 21, 2007
Cheque to Damn Tuff Run

REGISTRATION FORM

Please checkü desired event:

[ ] 25km [ ] 50km
Name: _____________________________________________________________________ 

Address: __________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________ Prov/State: _______ Postal/ZIP:_______

Phone: (_____)_____________________ E-Mail:________________________________


Date of Birth MM____ DD____ YY____ Sex: Male____ Female____

ORA/OTFA No.: _____________________ Shirt Size: S M L XL

Previous Best Marathon/Ultra Time_________________________________________

Occupation: _____________________

Release Waiver and Indemnity

To participate in the Damn Tuff Ruff Bluff Trail Run on Saturday July 19th, 2008, I accept, have read and understand all rules and regulations of the Ontario Ultra/Trail Series and of this specific event that I am entering and will comply fully with them. I am aware that a run of the distance and conditions specified for the specific event I am entering, may be extremely difficult and hazardous even for well-conditioned athletes under the most favourable conditions. I am also aware of the risks of adverse weather conditions, which may accompany the event on the day of my participation. I understand that I should not participate in this event unless: (1) I am in excellent physical condition, (2) I have trained adequately for this event, and (3) I have no medical condition that might be worsened by vigorous activity. Knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting this entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators waive, release and discharge the Ontario Ultra/Trail Series and all its officials, the Ontario Road Runners Association, The Ontario Track and Field Association, all of the various sponsors, the Race Director and their staff, agents, officials, Deerhurst Web, volunteers, or any other person involved in this specific event, and all government or private jurisdictions in which the specific event may take place including all Ontario Ultra and Trail events in the 2008 series, but not limited to the Hamilton Region Conservation Authority, the City of Kingston, the Royal Military College, City of Pickering, Dell Management, Metro Toronto Conservation Authority, The Ontario Provincial Government, The Bruce Trail Association, The Halton Conservation Authority, The city of Milton, Kelso Conservation Area, The Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve Ltd, The City of Ottawa, The City of London, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, Fanshawe Conservation Area, The City of Toronto, The City of Cambridge, The Grand River Conservation Authority, The Region of Waterloo, The City of Niagara Falls, The Region of Niagara, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Runner's Den Owen Sound, The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound, Township of Georgian Bluffs, Gray Sauble Conservation Authority, Sydenham Bruce trail club, Simcoe County, Dufferin County, Clearview Township, Mulmur Township, Messrs Charlie Tidd, Cliff Weston and Stuart Lombard from any and all claims of liability, for any and all injuries to me (including, but not limited to death), or my property arising out of, or in connection with, this event and covenant not to sue for damages with respect thereto. This release extends to all claims of every kind and nature whether foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. I declare that I have sufficiently trained to participate in this event and assume all risks associated with such participation in such an event. The race director (s) and/or executive members of the Ontario Ultra/Trail Series Board hold the right to cancel any event should weather or any other condition make it potentially unsafe for the participants and/or event volunteers, and reserve the right to remove any participant from a race for any reason including but not limited to infraction of rules or for medical reasons. Finally, I hereby grant my permission to the race organizers and Ontario Ultra and Trail Series sponsors to use my name, mailing address and any photographs, videotapes, recordings, or any record of my participation in this event for any purpose. My personal information will not be sold by either the Ontario Ultra and Trail Series or their sponsors. 

Signature________________________________     Date _____________________

Mail to: 
Doug Barber, 920-5th Ave West, Owen Sound, ON    N4K 5A6   Tel 519 371-2475

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