2021 HPRS Trail Work Day #6

214 Bowles Gap Rd,Winslow AR 80135

07 November, 2021

Description

HPRS Trail Work in Mountainburg, AR HPRS Trail Work in Winslow, ARBackground: The Human Potential Running Series (HPRS) owned and operated by Human Potential LLC, engages in trail work as a way to continue on our mission of not only building a better ultra community for our runners, but to improve the relationships between ultra running and the land managers we work with. This work is In cooperation with the Ozark Highlands Trail Association (OHTA); WHY: (Besides it being the right thing to do) Many races have started to require their participants complete at least 8-hours of volunteer trail work prior to running in their event. The Human Potential Running Series requires 8-hours of volunteer trail work for those to be able to participate in the Silverheels 100-Mile, Sangre de Cristo 100-Mile, and the Sangre de Cristo 200-Mile Endurance Runs (Though, runners can opt out of this requirement by submitting a $150 donation to our beneficiaries). Due to the growing number of races requiring volunteer trail work, as well as our own requirements, HPRS is also proud to adopt these trails to better serve the Arkansas ultrarunning community in fulfilling these requirements. Every year, HPRS will be releasing a trail work schedule to allow folks to plan which workdays they’d like to attend between the months of June and November. Trail maintenance is hard physical labor.  Volunteers will be hiking with five to seven pound tools in hand. REQUIREMENTS: Be in good physical conditionBe able to use a variety of tools, including shovels, picks and rakesVolunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardianBe prepared for numerous and changing environmental conditionsWHAT TO BRING & WEAR: Closed-toe, sturdy shoes are required. No open-toed shoes or sandals of any kind will be allowed.Work glovesPlenty of water (2 quarts minimum)RaingearSunscreen and insect repellentToilet paper (recommended)A day packYour volunteering also qualifies you for a HPRS Volunteer Comp which you can "cash in" for a comp entry to any race. To learn more about our other volunteer opportunities and how to "cash in" your comp, visit our website HERE.