2013 Race Date and Exciting News!

The race date for 2013 will be Saturday, October 19 at 7:00 a.m. Depending on numbers we may do a different start time for the 5k so stay tuned on that one. We are excited to announce that we are now part of the Xterra trail running Series!We will be the first race in the 2014 series, with the 2nd Hawaii series race on Maui the weekend after ours on October 26, 2013, and the 3rd is the Freedom Fest that takes place at the Kualoa Ranch in July of 2014. For info on how to earn Xterra points, what they are good for, and more rules, visit http://www.xterraplanet.com/xduro/series.html Only Half Marathon participants will earn points. So start planning your 2013/2014 race calendar now! Registration for our 2013 event is now open on active.com. Follow the link at the right to register! Register early, before February 1st, and receive a discount. Fees: Before February 1st - Half Marathon $30 / 5k $20 Until October 1st - Half Marathon $40 / 5k $25 Late Registration - Half Marathon $50 / 5k $35 Online Registration will close at midnight Hawaii time on October 13th We will be setting a cap of 600 runners this year, if this has not filled, day of registration will be available! We are also pleased to announce that we will be offering our Military discount again this year! We really appreciate all that our Military Personnel do to serve us and it was great to have so many of you participate in our 2012 event. For $10 off the Half Marathon enter coupon code MILITARYHALF10 at checkout. And for $5 off the 5k, enter coupon code MILITARY5K5. This discount is for Military Personnel only and Military Identification will be required at packet pick up! Thank you to Heidi Waseman for these spectactular shots from our 2012 event:

The Star Spangled Banner!

View from Mile 2 and 12! Hope these pics get you excited to join us again in 2013! Register early to save a little $$$. Our race crew is working hard to make our 2013 race the best yet! Happy Training!

Online registration is now closed. But don't worry!! You still have two registration options! The Running Room - Fri. 10.12.12 3 - 7 p.m. 819 Kapahula Avenue, Honolulu 808-737-2422 -or- Race morning at the ranch! Sat. 10.13 between 5:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Half Marathon:$45, 5k:$30 *These are also packet pick up times and places. Remember...whether you pick up your packet on Friday night or Saturday morning, you will still need to get your timing chip on Saturday morning so please arrive by 6:30 a.m.! It's race week.....get excited!!

10.3 email to runners

Aloha Gunstock Runners! Race Day is quickly approaching, just 10 days away! We hope all of your training has gone well and been enjoyable and that you are ready to meet your goals! Here are a few items we wanted to make you aware of: Packet Pick up: On Friday October 12 there will be a packet pick up at the Running Room in Honolulu from 3-7 p.m. 819 Kapahula Avenue. You may also pick up your packet on race morning at the Gunstock Ranch between 5:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Please do not come after 6:30 to get your packet, we WILL start the race on time at 7:00 a.m. Please Note: Whether you pick up your number on Friday night or Saturday morning, you will still need to get your timing chip on Saturday morning! Please arrive early. WE WANT TO START ON TIME and we anticipate about 400 runners. Directions and Parking: Gunstock Ranch is about 1 mile north of Laie on Kamehameha Highway. Coming from Honolulu head past Kaneohe north on Kam Hwy past Laie, and turn left at the Gunstock Ranch sign. Coming from Haliewa, head south on Kam Highway. Go through Kahuku and then after about a mile look for the Gunstock Ranch Sign on the right side of the road. Once you turn off Kam Hwy at the Gunstock Ranch, follow the signs to the parking area which is near the corral. Gunstock Ranch 56-250 Kam Hwy Laie, Hi 96762 Registration: Let your unregistered friends know that online registration closes this Sunday night, the 7th at midnight Hawaii time! They can also register at either of the packet pick ups. On-site registration prices will be $45 for the half marathon and $30 for the 5k. Prizes: This year prizes will be awarded to the overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd male and female in the half marathon and 5k. There will also be a prize given for first place in each age group. The age groups are male and female, under 9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24………..60-64, and 65 & up! We have some great prizes this year so run fast…but safe! The 5k awards ceremony will be at 8:00 a.m. and the half marathon awards ceremony will take place at 9:15 a.m. If you are not present to receive your prize...we will give it somene else! So please check the standings before you leave :) We have two free entries to the Xterra Trail Running Championship at the Kualoa Ranch on December 2nd. All half marathon runners will be placed in a drawing and we will chose one male and one female finisher to win these entries. The drawing will take place following the half marathon awards ceremony. You must be present to win! All runners will receive a t-shirt, finishers medallion, and a goodie bag! (those who sign up at packet pickups are not guaranteed t-shirts, finishers prizes, or goodie bags) Half Marathon Grand Prize: Turtle Bay is sponsoring our grand prize again and our overall first place male and female winners in the half marathon will receive an overnight stay at the resort. Aid Stations: 5K will have one aid station with water at mile 1.5 Half Marathon: Water at mile 1.5 Water and Accel Gel’s at mile 4.5 Accel electrolyte drink and water at mile 5.5 Water and Accel Gel’s at mile 8 (turnaround) Accel electrolyte drink and water at mile 10 For information on Accel gel’s and electrolytes please visit: http://www.pacifichealthlabs.com/ Why do you run: One of the things we love most about running, is that every runner has a different story, a different reason they get out there and push, a different WHY!! These “why’s” inspire us and we believe sharing them can inspire everyone else. Please email us your why to gunstockhalfmarathon@gmail.com Trail Running: Some of you are trail running pros and some of you have expressed concern about transitioning from the road to the trail. Either way, here is a link to an article from Men’s Health Magazine with tips for trail running: http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/trail-running-tips Lastly, we are extremely excited about this years event and want it to be a fun and memorable experience for you. Running is about having fun! Remember to enjoy it and encourage each other along the way! And…because we are on a ranch, crossing the finish line Gangnam style is not only appropriate, it could possibly be rewarded!! We may even forego the Xterra drawing if someone is Gangnam enough ;-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0 Your Gunstock Race Crew: Natalie, Angel, Kevin, Christine and Greg

Gunstock Half Marathon 2012

October 13, 2012 Is the day for the 3rd Annual Gunstock Trails half marathon and 5k! We are so excited for this years race and are working hard to make it Unforgettable for you!! Feel free to post in the comments sections requests or suggestions! To Register click on the active.com link on the right of this page. We are very grateful for those who serve our country and will be offering a Military discount this year. Military Personnel: enter code MILITARYHALF10 or MILITARY5K5 to receive $10 off the half marathon or $5 off the 5k. We will require your Military ID at Packet Pickup for those who use this code! Stay tuned for more updates and email gunstockhalfmarathon@gmail.com with any questions or concerns!

Post Race!

We felt our 2nd Annual Gunstock Trails half marathon and 5k went really well and were so happy with the cool morning and know that most of you enjoyed that little bit of rain right after the gun went off! We were so impressed by all of you! It amazes me how fast some of you can run on that terrain. It amazes me what good attitudes you bring and share with other runners around you. It amazes me to learn of your "why's" for running and some of the amazing things you've overcome. It really is a privilege to put on this race for you!

We are so excited about next year that we are offering a HUGE discount on registration if you sign up by this Halloween. That's Monday! Next year's race will take place on October 13, 2012. You can sign up now on active.com. http://www.active.com/running/laie-hi/gunstock-trails-half-marathon-and-5k-2012?int=29-6


You can view Race Results at http://www.timelinehawaii.com/2011_races.htm

We would love to hear feedback from you-please email gunstockhalfmarathon@gmail.com! We would also love for you to share your pics with us (crossfit peeps - I know you all took a few ;-). You can email them to us or share them on our facebook page - speaking of which, if you don't already like us - please do! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gunstock-Trails-Half-Marathon-and-5k-Laie-Hawaii/185622024842091

Mahalo - until next year!
the Gunstock Team

updates and instructions

It's RACE WEEK!!

Here are some final updates and instructions!

Packet and Number Pick Up:
We have two options for number pick up this year. On Friday, the 14th, we'll be having a number pick up at the Running Room in Honolulu from 3-7 p.m. 819 Kapahulu Avenue 808.737.2422. This will give you a chance to get a little more sleep on race morning, have your number all pinned on and ready to go, and get some last minutes supplies and nutrition.

You can also pick up your number at the race site on race morning beginning at 5 a.m. and no later than 6:30 a.m.

PLEASE NOTE: Whether you pick up your number on Friday night or Saturday morning, you will still need to get your chip on Saturday morning! Please get there early,WE WANT TO START ON TIME and we anticipate about 300 runners!

Athletes may also register in person at either of these places.


Directions and Parking:
Gunstock Ranch is about 1 mile north of Laie on Kamehameha Highway. Coming from Honolulu, head past Kaneohe north on Kamehameha Hwy past Laie, and turn left at the Gunstock Ranch sign. Coming from Haleiwa, head south on Kamehameha Highway. Go through Kahuku, and then after about a mile look for the Gunstock Ranch sign on the right side of the road.

Once you turn off Kamehameha Highway at the Gunstock Ranch sign, follow the signs to the Parking Area, which is near the corral
Gunstock Ranch
56-250 Kamehameha Highway
Laie, Hi 96762


Aid Stations:
5k will have one aid station with water at mile 1.5

Half marathon:
water at 1.5
water at 4.5
Elyte electrolytes and water at 5.5
water and accel Gel's at mile 8 (turnaround)
Elyte electrolytes and water at mile 10

www.elyteedge.com

Prizes:
We have some great local sponsors again this year and will have some fun prizes to give away. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female runners in both the 5k and the half marathon. Age groups will be 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 & up. A prize will be give to the first place winner of each age group. We will have an awards ceremony for the 5k at 8:00 a.m. and an awards ceremony for the half-marathon at 9:30 a.m.

All runners will receive a t-shirt, special finishers prize and goodie bag! (those who sign up at packet pick ups are not guaranteed t-shirts, finishers prizes or goodie bags)

Facebook and carpooling:
I noticed on our facebook page some of you advertising for carpooling. If you're interested in that check out (and like) our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gunstock-Trails-Half-Marathon-and-5k-Laie-Hawaii/185622024842091

INFO

Our online registration is now closed. If you'd still like to join us for Gunstock 2011, it's not too late. We have two more options for registration.

Friday, October 14
3-7 p.m.
The Running Room
819 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
808.737.2422

Saturday, October 15
5:00 - 6:30 a.m.
Gunstock Ranch-race site
56-250 Kam Hwy
Laie, Hi

For these on site registrations options the half marathon is $45 and the 5k is $30, please bring cash!

With other questions or concerns you may email gunstockhalfmarathon@gmail.com or
call or text 435.619.0722 - Natalie