The Antique Truck Historical Society (www.aths.org) is an International organization. Entrants range from Farmington to Grand Junction. Also participating is: “Old Car Club” of the Four Corners, the “Over The Hill Gang” of Durango, and the “Four Corners Antique Power Association… and MORE.”
The event will be held on Blair Street on Saturday June 23, 2018. This is a fundraiser for the Blair Street Historical Association and a day for the Antique Truckers to show off their vehicles.
The day begins with a waffle breakfast served by local businesses at Columbine Park from 9:00-10:30am. Ticket entitles ticket holder to one waffle served with strawberries, whipped cream, and maple syrup. Choice of coffee, tea, milk or OJ. The waffles will be made from a family sourdough starter that is 60+ years old. Waffles will be made in antique waffle irons and there will be a display of antique waffle irons.
Following the breakfast there will be a parade of the antique trucks on Blair Street after which the trucks will be displayed between 12th and 13th Streets until the last train of the day leaves after 3:30pm.
Vehicles Displayed from 9-4 – Vintage Vehicle Parade at 10:30
Anyone with an old truck, car, lawn mower, or anything that is older than 25 years that has wheels is eligible to display their vehicles at the event. There is a $12 registration fee per vehicle and it is a first-come first-serve basis. We only have space for 80 vehicles, so get your registration money in ASAP!
For more info, call Casey (Silverton info) 970-387-5090 or John Miles (vehicle info) 505-215-0924.
All entrants will receive a dash plaque!!!!
Learn more about the event at the Notorious Blair Street website.
FIREWORKS – after dark –
Have a fabulous fourth in Silverton!
Campfires and petroleum-fueled stoves are allowed in both campgrounds ONLY in approved portable self contained fire pits.
NOTE – Fireworks are not allowed and those using them are subject to fines.
Many activities, including shopping, restaurants, attractions, and live music.
For complete list of day's activities please log onto http://silverton4thofjuly.org
General
Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Silverton Blue Ribbon Run! Scenic course starting in Memorial Park and running along the Animas river. Distances of 2k, 5k, and 10k.
Date
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Start Times
7:30 AM – 10k, 5k, and 2k Begin
Location
Start / Finish at Memorial Park
Greene & 18th Street
Silverton, CO 81433
Course Summary
All courses are out and back starting and finishing at Memorial Park. Start by taking the dirt road north out of Memorial park. The 2k turnaround is at the junction with Highway 2/110. Continue across the highway and take left to run past Silverton Lakes campground. Join the highway for 0.9 kilometers then take a right onto a dirt road. 5k turnaround is at the bottom of the decline. The 10k course continues on this road, crossing the Arrastra creek turnoff but staying alongside the Animas river. 2.5 kilometers after the 5k turnaround, the 10k course turns around.
Weather
Summer temperatures range from high 30’s to low 80’s. Morning weather is generally calm but can include rain so be prepared.
Forecast for Silverton, CO
Bib Pickup
Wednesday, July 4
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM
Memorial Park
(Race Day registration will be available)
Aid Station
Aid stations with water will be available at the 5k and 10k turnaround points.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top finisher in each race.
Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering for the race, please talk to Julie Danjou(julie@rsapp.org).
Entry fee: $25
Online registration closes July 2. Registration will be available Saturday (6:30-7:30 am) at Memorial Park.
Registration Options
Available race day!
10k Course
5k Course
2k Course
2015 | 10k | 5k | 2k
2014 | 10k | 5k | 2k
2013 | 10k | 5k | 2k
2012 | 10k | 5k | 2k
2011 | 10k | 5k | 2k
2010 | Results
Race Day Schedule
July 4
6:30 AM Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration at Memorial Park
7:30 AM 10k, 5k, 2k Start
Race Timing
We will be utilizing a chip timing system at this event to record your finish time. Awards will be given by gun time (first across the line) and results will be posted using chip time. You will be provided with a timing chip attached to the back side of your race bib. Please do not fold the area of your race bib where the timing chip is attached.
Parking
Parking will be available in Silverton next to the park and on main street (Greene).
Whether you are a first-time visitor or have visited many times, Silverton Colorado is a place that you will enjoy again and again. Silverton is a National Historic Landmark, part of the San Juan Skyway (with the Million Dollar Highway connecting Silverton to Ouray), home to Animas Forks and the Alpine Loop, and the summer destination for the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train ride.
With the Weminuche Wilderness close by, Silverton is a recreational paradise in Winter for snowmobiling, skiing (downhill, extreme, heli, snowcat, cross country), sledding, ice skating, ice climbing, and ice fishing, and in Summer for rafting, backcountry touring, Jeeping (Jeep rentals and Jeep tours are available), ATV and OHV riding, fishing, hiking, biking, rafting, horseback riding, hunting, and camping.
Secluded at 9,318 feet, a visit to Silverton is one that you will not forget any time of year. A perfect combination of supreme natural beauty and magnificent Victorian charm.
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