There’s been a time change in the Leatherman’s loop sign up. Here’s what they said on Facebook:

“Leatherman’s Loop Registration Opening Time Change – We’re going with a 10AM registration opening on 1/1/2010. We love the idea of a midnight opening but it could become a problem. We have to really track the registration #’s closely as they come in and are worried that we might hit the course limit while the Harriers are asleep in the wee hours… Have a great New Year’s Eve celebration and don’t forget to register in the morning!”

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Posted By: Sonja Lovas

The Leatherman’s Loop is my favorite running event of the year! I’m writing about it now because the sign up for the event is January 1, 2010 at 12:01 am! That’s two months earlier than last year and since there’s a limit of 900 entrants, runners should probably hold off on the bubbly until after logging in and registering online for the run. If you have never participated in the event, you’ll want to sign up to be put on the email list for the registration link.

The Leatherman’s Loop is a 10K run held the last Sunday in April which is April 25, 2010. It takes place at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Cross River, NY. If you’d like to see what the race is all about, check out this brief video.

My first experience on the trails occurred 3 years ago when a colleague who knew I liked to run suggested I sign up. I signed up but knew nothing about the run other than it was at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Was I in for a big surprise! It’s not your normal 10K run, as this one includes running through mud flats (sometimes up to your knees) and two river crossings (waist deep water) along with the hill climbs and trail running. I was apprehensive at first, but at the end of the race, it was a ton of fun and I’ve continued running every year.

There’s a Navajo/Celtic blessing they give each year before the run that accurately describes the feelings on race day!

Beauty before me as I run
Beauty behind me as I run
Beauty within me as I run
Beauty all around….

Be sure to sign up early, and I’ll look forward to seeing you at the Leatherman’s Loop!

Posted By: Sonja Lovas