The 50K course consists of a single loop comprised of 80% single track trails along with a mix of two track and dirt roads. There are 3 full aid stations. Elevation gain is ~6000ft with the same amount of loss. The average elevation of the course is 5500ft with a high point of 7000ft (summit of Lookout Mountain) and a low point of 4000ft (at aid station 1). You have 11 hours to complete this amazing loop in the Ochoco Mountains!
COURSE MAP
ELEVATION PROFILE
AID STATIONS
Aid stations will be fully stocked with the usual food: Spring Energy gels, Gnarly Nutrition electrolyte drink, Naak bars, PBJs, chips, cookies, Coke, ginger ale, water and other misc goodie items. Depending on weather conditions, the last two aid stations will have a hot item to eat and/or drink.
MANDATORY GEAR
Due to this being a mountain race, the following items are required to be carried by all runners. Please don't ask if you can go without. This is the honor system, so please carry the items.
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Ability to carry 1.5 liters of fluid
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Jacket (i.e. Houdini)
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Beanie
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Gloves
CREW AID STATIONS
There are 2 aid stations where crew can see runners:
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Aid Station 1 & Aid Station 2
DIRECTIONS TO CREW ACCESSIBLE AID STATIONS
CUT-OFFS
There are 3 cut-offs:
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9:30AM at AS1 (mile 10)
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2:30PM at AS2 (mile 21)
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6PM at Finish
MISC
There are no drop bags. However, if you have crew, they can provide you with items at aid stations 1 and 2.
