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Twentieth Annual
FINGER LAKES NATIONAL FOREST |
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Race #3 in the Western New York Ultra Series..... See WNY-Ultra Series for details.
SPONSORS..... Finger Lakes Runners Club, Western New York Ultra Series, Hammer Nutrition, Butternuts Beer & Ale
WHERE..... The start is at the POTOMAC CAMP SITE, in the Finger Lakes National Forest.
DESCRIPTION..... The 50K, 50-miler ,and 25K will use the same loop course, starting and finishing at the POTOMAC CAMPSITE located off Potomac Road. You will be doing multiple loops in the FINGER LAKES NATIONAL FOREST, utilizing forest trails, roads, and pastures. While racing across grazing pastures, watch for the cows and cow pies. There will be short stints on shaded, dirt roads. Cooling ponds will be located sparingly along the trail. The course for the 50-miler consists of an initial 15.69-mile loop, plus two complete 15.53-mile loops and a final 3.48-mile loop. The 50K entrants will do the same 15.69-mile first loop, plus one circuit of the 15.53-mile loop. The 25K will be one 15.69-mile loop.
WHEN..... 50K and 50 mile races start at 6:30 AM; 25K starts at 8:00 AM. Please pick up your race number on Friday evening beginning at 4 PM at the campsite/starting area, or Saturday morning from 5 AM to 6 AM for 50K & 50M races; 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM for 25K.
COURSE..... Maps will be posted at the start/finish area at the Potomac Campsite. Remember, this should be a fast course as shown on the contour map.
ENTRY FORMS..... Available in several formats:
ENTRY FEE..... If received by June 26: $45 for 50K or 50M; $35 for 25K. Late registration fee is $55 for 50K or 50M; $45 for 25K. FLRC members may deduct $2; those 18 and under pay half the regular entry fee. Make out checks to FLRC.
DIRECTIONS TO THE POTOMAC CAMPSITE..... From Ithaca, take Rte 79 west towards Watkins Glen. At the foot of the hill where Rte 79 meets Rte 227, take a right turn to Reynoldsville. Follow signs for the Finger Lakes National Forest--- You'll be on Potomac Rd. From the north, take Rte 414 south past Hector; you'll see signs for the Forest. FOLLOW THOSE SIGNS. You'll be on Picnic Area Rd. Take that road to the "T" with Potomac Rd and make a left turn to the campsite. From Watkins Glen, go east on Rte 79. Just past Burdett, take a left on County Rte 4 / Logan Rd until you intersect with Picnic Area Rd at the stop sign in Logan Rd. Take a right turn and follow the above directions.
PASTURES..... You will go through CATTLE GRAZING PASTURES. All gates must be secured behind you. We will have rope loops to place over the post. We cannot let the cows out under any circumstances. And please do not step on any red newts!
IF EXCESSIVE HEAT or HUMIDITY..... The race director reserves the right to cancel the 50-miler, leaving just the 50K and 25K.
CUT OFFS..... For the 50 miles: during the second full loop you must pass through the finish line within 7 hours and 30 minutes from the start of the race. If you are over this time, you must stop and be recorded as a 50K finisher. No cut off for 50K or 25K.
WARNINGS..... Heat exhaustion, sprained ankles, yellow jacket stings, lacerations, are all possible during the run. Collisions with cattle, horses and vehicles are a possibility. You may get lost momentarily -- if you see no blazes or markers ahead of you, look back. If you see no blazes or markers behind you, go back! We are using orange arrows at intersections. If temperatures exceed 80 degrees, you must carry a water bottle or be disqualified.
AID STATIONS We'll have chips, pretzels, M&Ms, fig newtons, PB&J sandwiches, cola, sports drink, and water at all 5 aid stops. Aid stops are about 3 miles apart. No littering; anyone caught littering will be disqualified. No littering.
RESTROOMS & SHOWERS..... No showers; restrooms are located at the start and on the course at the Blueberry Campsite and at the Horse Campsite.
PRE-RACE PASTA FEED......Sorry . . . no pasta feed. Contact Chris Reynolds (fl50s@yahoo.com) for a list of local restaurants.
FOOD/DRINK AT THE START AND FINISH.... Free coffee, juice and muffins before the race. Entrants also get a FREE POST-RACE MEAL. You may purchase extra coupons for your family. We will provide non-alcoholic beverages only.
CAMPING.....There will be free camping available at the Potomac Campsite. We have reserved the campsite for Friday and Saturday nights. Or you may camp elsewhere in the Forest at your own cost. If you bring your dog, you are responsible for supervising it and keeping it on a leash AT ALL TIMES.
MOTELS & B&B'S..... Contact Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, 100 N. Franklin St, Watkins Glen NY 14891 ,800-607-4552 or go to www.schuylerny.com on the web.
MORE INFO..... Chris Reynolds, 607-564-1804, or email fl50s@yahoo.com.
AWARDS..... Special awards for the open, masters, and age-group winners.
COURSE RECORDS..... 25K: Chris Byler 1:45:02, Katherine (Danner) Aldridge 2:03:57; Masters: Eric Grimm 1:47:40, Linda Grossman 2:06:15. 50K: Yassine Diboun 3:52:19, Rebecca Harman 4:37:13; Masters: Courtney Campbell 4:13:17, Nancy Kleinrock 4:52:38. 50-miles: Leigh Schmitt 6:38:46, Rebecca Harman 8:03:35; Masters: Jack Pilla 7:04:55, Barb Bellows 8:17:12
RESULTS..... Check our website a few days after the
race: www.fingerlakesrunners.org.
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