Horse Thief Trail Race
7815 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759

RACE DIRECTORS:
Joyce & Joe Prusaits have been around for a while... long enough to have created Tejas Trails, Bandera 100k, Cactus Rose 100mi, Rocky Raccoon 100mi, Hells Hills 50mi, Pandora 52mi, Wild Hare 50mi, and the Rogue Trail Series. They've also made their mark on the Capt Karl's Night Series and the Austin Marathon. Most of these races were part of Tejas Trails, which were created in 2003 and sold in 2015.

Over those years, hundreds of people have volunteered countless hours to help make these events and this organization the success' it became. With Horse Thief, we're starting all over again, and some of our old friends are coming back to help again, or run, or do both. You know who you are and we love you for it.

And we always need more help...

COURSE MARKING:
8:00am - 3:00pm (Wednesday)
We walk the entire course with 40 lb packs full of marking gear. It takes all day to tag every intersection with arrows, and place confidence flags at regular intervals.

AID STATION & PARKING LOT SETUP:
10:00am - 2:00pm (Thursday)
We need to setup tents & tables, then haul everything out to each station. Fortunately, every station is on a road and easy to drive up to.

START/FINISH SETUP & ICE DELIVERY:
10:00am - 4:00pm (Friday)
Setup chutes for S/F, as well as for driving into the ranch for parking. Fetch and deliver ice to each aid station

PACKETS & REGISTRATION:
6:00am - 8:00am (Saturday: race day)
This team requires two people who have experience doing this, and a few assistants.

RACE MORNING PARKING:
5:30am - 8:00am (Saturday: race day)
The race is during the day, but people arrive in the dark. We need to direct them where to park. This could use somewhere between 4 and 8, depending on how many register to run.

MEDICAL:
7:00am - 7:00pm (Saturday: race day)
We already have a medical lead, but could use a doctor. And, more medical support is always appreciated.

AID STATION SUPPORT:
6:00am - 7:00pm (Saturday: race day)
Two hardy souls to make sure every aid station has what it needs whenever they need it. They would also be responsible for tearing down the stations after the event is over and bringing everything back to the start.

COURSE CLEANING:
2:00pm-7:00pm (Saturday: race day)
We need 2 teams of 2 people each. They go out behind the last runner to pickup everything we put out there to mark the course... and any trash as well. Its not a complicated job but it is a tough job. We provide the packs, water, and care.

SAG:
2:00pm-7:00pm (Saturday: race day)
I'd love to have at least one person to follow the last runner. This allows us to know the course is clear. Of note - this person runs for free and becomes an official finisher. (guaranteed last place)

AID STATION STAFF:
7:00am - 7:00pm (Saturday: race day)
I need one aid station captain at each of 4 aid stations with 2 or 3 people to work for the aid station captain. No experience is necessary. Work hours for each station is listed below.

Party Barn 6:00am-3:50pm
Mustang 6:00am-4:40pm
Shetland 6:00am-5:30pm
Start/Finish 6:00am-7:00pm

Please call or email joe@trailzen.co / 512.294.6456
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