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Race Update No.2:
Well it’s getting close, I hope your training went as
planned.
The weather here in Arkansas
is about the norm for this time of year, in the 30’s one day and 60’s the next.
We had some pretty bad storms in the state this February, tornados touching
down in many locations, including Mountain
View. We were lucky and the trails were saved. Along
the trail you may see some debris from the storms and a tree or two across the
trail that has yet to be removed. Additionally, we have had a lot of rain and a
snow so the creeks are up, you know what that means.
Packet pickup:
Packet pickup will be at the shelter cave Blanchard Springs
Caverns (start/finish line).
Thursday afternoon from 3:00pm till 7:00pm
50k: Friday morning from 6:00-8:30am, (last chance for stage
runners);
50mi.: Friday afternoon 3:00-6:00pm, Saturday morning from
5:00-5:30am
20k: Sunday morning from 7:30 till 8:30am
Pre race check-in:
50k: Check-in will begin at 8:00am
50mi: Check-in will begin at 5:00am
20k: Check-in will begin at 8:00am
Race start times:
50k: Friday, March 14 at 9:00am
50mi: Saturday, March 15 at 6:00am
20k: Sunday, March 16 at 9:00am
*Race management reserves the right to make changes as
necessary.
Race start/finish
location:
All three runs will start and finish at the pavilion.
Cut-off Times:
50k: 6:00pm (9 hrs)
50mi: 8:00pm (14 hrs)
20k: 3:00pm (6 hrs)
Pre race meals:
Chef Cal will be preparing meals after the 50k
and 50mi runs for all registered stage, 50k and 50mile runners and paid guest.
We will begin to serve food at around 4:00pm each day.
Menu:
50k: Pasta w/ red sauce, salad, bread and drinks.
50mi: Red beans and rice, salad, bread and drinks.
Course:
50k: Loop course on the Syllamo
trails -100% single-track trail.
50mi: Out on the Sylamore trail on to the Sylamore section
of the Ozark Highlands trail and along the Cap Fork trail. Lots of climbing - 100%
single-track trail, many small creek crossings, your feet will get wet.
20k: Same course as 2007 -100%
single-track trails.
Course Marking:
Most courses will be marked with
surveyors flagging and flour, although we will utilize existing permanent
rectangular marking placed by the forest service.
Elevation Gain:
As much as I could find!
Aid Stations:
Aid stations will be 4-9 miles apart, manned stations will
have a variety of hot and cold food and drinks, some may be non-manned with
water, energy drink and minimal food. The energy drink will be HEED.
Drop Bags:
50k: Drop bags may be put out at aid
station 4 (mile 15).
50mile: Drop bags may be put out
at aid station 4 (mile 18), aid station 6 (mile 28) and aid station 9 (mile
39).
Awards:
Trophies and awards to the overall
male and female of the stage race.
Finishers award to all stage finishers. Awards will be given to the
overall male and female finisher of each individual race.
General information:
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There will be a drawing for swag after the
50mile for all stage and 50mile entries only. Drawing will be at around
6:00pm. We have some really cool stuff
to give away!
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If you would like a campsite at race central
there will be a $1.25 per person per night fee (100% of this fee goes to the
forest service). See race management at check in. MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO
CAMPING.
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You must have a parking pass to park your car in
the park. Pickup passes at race central.
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Drop bags for the 50k and 50mile must be dropped
at the pavilion one hour prior to race start each morning.
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Photos during the runs will be taken by local
photographer Phillip Walrod Photography, please support his efforts by
purchasing some photos.
Please take a look at our sponsor list, there are several
additions.
Sponsors:
Ozark Outdoor Supply
Hammer
Nathan
LaSportiva
ZombieRunner
New Belgium
Brewing
Competitive Cyclist
First Endurance
Injinji
Nuun
Julbo
Please support these guys!!!!
Your training should be over, time for the taper, see you in
March!
Steve Kirk
Race Director
Chief do everything
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