FAQ’S

What are the Aid Station distances? 

Big loop

Aid #1   @ 4.4 miles to next aid 2.8 miles

Aid #2   @ 7.2 miles to next aid 1.5 miles

Aid #3   @  8.7 miles to next aid 1.5 miles – Aid #3 second time at 10.2  with 2.3 miles to next aid @S/F

S/F Aid  @ 12.5 miles

Small loop Aid at 2 miles with 4.1 to S/F

Aid is at irregular intervals due to access roads.

The course and aid stations may change with a redesign due to conditions beyond our control typically controlled burning of the course by the Forest Service prior to the run. We attempt not to run through smoldering forest. In any event aid stations will be no further than 4-5 miles apart.

  

What about trash/ cups on the course?.
Littering on the trail will result in DQ and barring from future races. Drop all trash at the aid stations.

  

What aid items are aviliable?

Typically we have bananas, pb&j sandwiches, chips, crackers, gram crackers, candy,  m&m’s, cookies, pretzels, gummies and other high calorie snacks as the urge strikes me, water, HEED, some hammer gel.  Later in the race some soft drink products (jet fuel for the runner) got to love caffeine late in a long run.

You will pass close to your vehicle in the Start/Finish area so you can get to your car every 12.5 miles if you wish to use to your own food and beverages.

Some people put out drop bags at the Start/Finish instead of going to their car but we do not have any other drop point on the course.

 What is not provided at the aid stations?
 Ibuprofen, Advil, any NSAI and electrolyte capsules.

 

Should I carry my own water bottle?

We require you carry a bottle during the 50K and 50M run the volume and form (fuelbelt, handheld, camelback, 20oz from the store) is up to you. Few people feel a need for a camelback or the like as the aid stations are not far. Stay Hydrated.

 

Temperature

It could be hot on race day possibly in the high 80’s and few people are heat acclimated at this time of year. If could be cold typically in the mid 40’s and rainy. It could be in the 30’s and raining. We do not expect snow.

 

Will my feet get wet?

There will always be some water on the course no matter how dry the weather with creek crossings about every 2-3 miles. In dry years these are hop across affairs.  In wet years some creeks can be waist to chest deep. The race has been stopped by the Forest Service on two occasions due to high water. Some people change socks and/or shoes.