Hogsback Trail Race Makes Big Splash

Stu Allen — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:26:13 +0000

Sunday morning was the 4th annual Hogsback Wilderness Trail Run at Genesee County Parks Elba Equestrian Center. The event featured the 5-mile "Whole Hog" and 2-mile "Piglet" races. Both races had two river crossings, plenty of shoe-sucking mud, and a climb up the Toboggan Hill that would take the breath away from even the best-conditioned athlete. Well over 200 people hit the trails (some of them literally) at this year's races. The overall winners were:

Hogsback Wilderness Trail Run November 13th

Stu Allen — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:57:36 +0000

Pardon the spelling, but a few years back when race organizer Terry Castor started this event he got the spelling wrong on Hogbacks which is part of the Genesee County Park area where the race is run. Since he had already printed the shirts, he figured he might as well just go with it. Starting and finishing at the Elba Equestrian Center on Elba road, this event appeals to those who might have run cross country at one time. Or to those who are looking for a bit more of a challenge than road races can offer. Or those who just like to get dirty! This one offers a 5 mile (Big Hog) and 2 mile (Piglet) race. Both will run through mud, 2 rivers and UP the Tobaggan Hill. There are even a few spots where you can actually get a good run going.

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Hogsback Trail Race Makes Big Splash

Hogsback Wilderness Trail Run November 13th