Come for the race, stay for the beer! Death Ridge Brewery and Verdun Adventure Bound present the 5th annual The Dead of Summer 6K . The XC course begins and ends at Death Ridge Brewery and includes a significant portion of the Verdun Adventure Bound Cross Country Course. If you keep an eye out, you might actually see some Emu and a Zebra (no, really!) as the course cuts through a neighbor's property. 1st Prize: One Year Membership at Death Ridge Brewery ($125 value)! Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women will win a Beer (or age-legal beverage), on Verdun! We love our runners! Race T-Shirt included! Cross Country 6K Why 6K? Because that's how an easy to follow and naturally flowing course measured out. We could have made it a 5K, but it wouldn't be as fun. 6K is 1000 meters better! NOTE: Course distance is approximate. Introduction/Supporting This race is an introduction to the wonderful beer of Death Ridge Brewery , with all race proceeds going to support Verdun Adventure Bound . Verdun is an educational 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to support youth and adult personal growth incorporating experiential learning and stewardship of the land on its 67 acre retreat facility. Check them out at the link below. Prices $30 pre-registration through 11:00PM July 11th (race day) $35 on race day at DRB. Race T-Shirt included for those who pre-reg by June 30th at 11:59AM . We will still collect T-Shirt size info, and will have extra shirts, but they are not guaranteed after the cut-off date. Race Course The surface varies from close cut grass to a short section of rough trail and several kilometers of the well groomed trail in Verdun. Verdun has a beautiful cross country course with just enough hills to make it interesting. You will be in and out of the woods, along side two ponds, and over a stream or two (bridged, of course). Awards We will have age and gender group awards as follows: Overall Male: 3 places Female: 3 places Age/Sex Male: 13 and under, 14-18, 19-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 70+ Female: 13 and under, 14-18, 19-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 70+ Questions? Hit the button, below.