Race Info

CAPITOL PEAK 50 MILE/ 55K ULTRAS AND RELAY RACE INFORMATION

WHEN: Saturday, April 26, 2008. 50 mile and 55 kilometer, and 2-person Relay start time will be at 6:00am. Early start will only be for 50 mile solo runners, for those expecting to run more than 13 hours. Cut-off time will be at 7:00 p.m for all races.

WHERE: Both 50 mile/ 55 Km and Relay race starts and finishes at Fall Creek Day Use area, off of C-6000 Road in Capitol State Forest.

See driving directions for more details.

REGISTRATION

RACE DIRECTOR: John Pearch

RACE RULES/ TRAIL ETIQUETTE

Numbers must be worn on the front and visible at all times.
Announce that you are going to pass any runner you intend to pass, when it is safe to do so.
Yield to any runner who announces they want to pass you by stepping off the trail, when it is safe to do so.
If you come up on a horse, step off the side of the trail, going around the horse and talk to the horse riders so you don't scare the horse.
Please be considerate to all other recreational users including equestrians, hikers, and mountain bikers.
If you drop from the race, please notify the aid station captain.
No cutting switch backs.
No littering. Pack out all trash (to designated aid stations).
Dogs permitted only if they are well trained and have trail running experience!
Pacers and crew support is welcome.

RELAY INFO

RELAY is a two-person team only! There are 2 individual legs, with each team member running approximately about 27 miles the first leg and 23 miles the second leg (exchange will be at Wedekind aid station). See course description for more details.

If you currently don't have a relay team put together you should register before April 11, 2008 anyways if you'd like to run only part of the distance. You will be assigned to a team on the day of the race. Email John Pearch if you need a relay partner!
The 50 mile course is on the single-track trails in Capitol State Forest. There are some steep (walking sections) and rolling runnable sections (see map for profile and trail footing type).
Exchanges between each leg are well marked and manned by volunteers.
Method of exchange is a simple touch off by hand.

AWARDS: Prizes to be determined

Awards to the first three men and women overall and first three men and women masters (40+) overall.
Awards to the winner solo runner of each age group: 29 and under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.
Awards to the relay teams. Team divisions include men, women, and co-ed.
"First to the Peak" Award: Runner who reaches the top of Capitol Peak first and then finishes (ultra events and relay).
One award per winner! Awards presented following the post-race meal. Complete race results will be available either on the web or mailed.

AID STATIONS: Aid stations will be from 4 to 8 miles apart. Aid stations will be stocked with gel and electrolyte energy drink, Talking Rain water, Coke and other ultra food. See the course page for aid station locations and parking.

CUTOFFS: Course closes at 7:00pm, giving 14 hours from the 5:00 am early start and 13 hours from the 6:00 am regular start. If you think you will finish over 13 hours you should use the early start.

T-SHIRTS: Polypropylene t-shirt

CHECK-IN: REGISTERED RUNNERS MUST CHECK IN ON RACE DAY AT START (FALLS CREEK DAY USE AREA) BEFORE THE START OF THE RACE BETWEEN 4:30AM to 5:45 AM!

POST RACE MEAL: Post-race meal will be held at the Falls Creek Day Use event tent after the race.
$10 for each additional post race meal. Additional Donations towards Friends of Capitol Forest, will be appreciated.

CAMPING AND LODGING: See Accommodations

IMPORTANT CAUTION! Capitol State Forest has over a hundred miles of trails that are multi-use. The trails utilized in this years race course are used by hikers, horses and mountain bikers so please watch out and respect other users. For more information please checkout the Department of Natural Resources - Capitol State Forest website at: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/base/recreation.html

Interested in Volunteering on race day: Email John Pearch

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