Again for 2003, expect this to be the toughest but most scenic trail of this year's DINO Trail Run Series venues. Challenging hills give you the opportunity to see spectacular vistas of the Muscatatuck River and several deep ravines. Although the farthest drive from Indianapolis (approx. 1hr 15 min), it is absolutely worth it.
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This is a great time to make a weekend excursion, as the DINO Challenge Festival gives you the chance to experience trail running, mountain biking, rock climbing, rappelling, canoeing, and other outdoor adventures. Celebrate the fourth with us in the great outdoors. Camping is available in the park (primitive and full hook-ups).

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday July 2
8:00PM	Night Ride on the cross-country mountain bike course. Bring your lights and a hunger for fun! Jennings County Fair: All Day 7:00PM Demolition Derby, Karaoke, Pie Eating Contest, Midway Rides
Saturday July 3
7:00AM	DINO Trail Run Registration Opens – Shelter 2
9:00AM	DINO Trail Run (5k or 15k footrace on the park's trails) – Shelter 2
9:00AM- 11:00AM	Dynamik Adventures Ropes Clinic (Beginner and Advanced Level Divisions) – Vinegar Mill
11:30AM	Freerider Challenge practice and registration opens – Shelter 2 >> Elevation Map <<
12:00PM -2:00PM	Zip Line rides available – Vinegar Mill
1:00PM	Freerider Challenge Race (downhill race from shelter #2 to the bottom of Vinegar Mill steps) – Shelter 2
3:00PM -5:00PM	Dynamik Adventures ropes clinic (Beginner and Advanced Level divisions) – Vinegar Mill
4:00PM	Short-Track MTB race; Beginners, Jrs, Clyd (30 minute race - multiple laps on ˝ mile long course) – Dining Hall
4:45PM	Short-Track MTB race; Sport Men / Women & Expert Women – Dining Hall
5:30PM	Short-Track MTB race; Expert & Pro Men – Dining Hall
8:00PM	Rocky's Chopper Race - build a homebrew chopper bicycle and bring it for a crazy time! – Shelter 2 Jennings County Fair: All Day 5:00PM 9:00PM Midway Rides & Attractions Mud Slings Fireworks
TBA:	Friends of the Muscatatuck Canoe Race
Sunday July 4
9:00AM	Dynamik Adventures Ropes Challenge Contest – Vinegar Mill
10:00AM	DINO Mountain Bike / AMBC Registration Opens – Shelter 2
10:30AM	Christian Worship Service / Devotion – Location TBA
12:00PM	DINO Mountain Bike Series/AMBC; Expert/Sport riders start – Shelter 2
2:00PM	Mountain Bike Series / AMBC; Beginner / Junior / Clydesdale / Intro riders start – Shelter 2
3:30PM	Shimano Youth Series Kids Race (short, free, easy bike race for kids under age 12) – Shelter 2
4:00PM	DINO Mountain Bike Series Awards – Shelter 2 North Vernon Fourth of July Celebration (City Park in town on SR 3/7) 10:00AM 9:00PM Rides, games, karaoke, bands (until 8PM) Fireworks

Directions: North Vernon is southeast of Columbus IN. From the center of North Vernon (SR 7 and US 50), go south on SR 7 one mile, watch for the park entrance on the right just before crossing the river. View Map

Camping: Onsite hookups and primitive, 1(800)928-3667

Lodging: Comfort Inn North Vernon - N on SR 3 / 7; other lodging in Seymour (W on US 50) or Columbus (N on SR 7)

Restaurants (partial list):
East on US 50 – Miller’s Tavern, Puerto Vallarta, etc
North on SR 3/7 – Subway, Taco Bell, McD, BK, Arby’s, Ponderosa, Jim Dandy, etc.

Thank you to our SPONSORS / PARTNERS of the DINO CHALLENGE FESTIVAL: Dynamik Adventures, The Bicycle Station (Columbus), Athletic Annex (Indy), 92.3 WTTS, Clif Bar, Rudy Project, Jennings County, Pyro Apparel, Pearl Izumi, Compex Technologies, Indiana’s Excellence, Sportzbizz.com, T&K Transitions, Trail Runner Magazine, Runners’ World Magazine, Mountain Bike Magazine, Shimano.

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