EVENT DETAILS

The Wildest Run in the West offers three challenging and scenic trail runs that take runners through the high reaches of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lake Tahoe. All three races start at Summit Station, Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort in Soda Springs, CA.

100K Event Details

Our 100K ultra run starts with a loop through the Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Center and then travels along quiet Forest Service Roads. Participants will connect with the legendary Western States Endurance Trail for the remaining fifty miles to Foresthill. The course is remote and travels through difficult and rugged wilderness areas. While the trails and intersections are very well‐marked, expect to run for many miles without assurance ribbons.

The entire course runs through remote areas. We will provide twelve aid stations, between the start and finish lines. Each aid station will be well‐stocked with fruit, salty‐snacks, other traditional ultra foods and electrolyte drinks. It is vitally important that everyone be prepared both mentally and physically, to endure and navigate this demanding course since access to the course is limited to hikers, horses and helicopters.

WHEN: Saturday, August 14, 2010. Start time will be 6:00am, just after morning civil twilight.

WHERE: Race begins at Summit Lodge in Soda Springs, CA and ends at the Foresthill Elementary School in Foresthill. Foresthill is approximately seventeen miles East of Auburn via Foresthill Road. Soda Springs is located approximately sixty miles East of Auburn via Interstate 80. Summit Lodge is located on Pahatsi Road in Sorda Springs, CA 95728.

QUALIFYING STANDARDS: Runners must have completed at least one trail 50 mile or longer race within the last two years within the cutoff time established by the race. You must submit official race results or a listing of your event results from Ultrarunning Magazine. This is an extremely hard mountain ultra.

CUTOFFS: Finisher awards go to those who finish before 10:00pm. That is 17 hours from the 6:00am start. There are only five (5) cutoffs: Robinson Flat, Dusty Corners, Deadwood Water Pump, El Dorado Creek, and Michigan Bluff. The cutoff times are not intended to be a pacing guide. If you arrive at an aid station after the cutoff time you will not be allowed to continue.

PACERS: Runners may be accompanied by a pacer beginning at Robinson Flat to the finish. We will not be tracking pacers and they are responsible for their own transportation. Pacers may take food and fluids at the aid stations as available.

SHUTTLE: A shuttle is available to take race participants from Foresthill Elementary School in Foresthill to Summit Lodge. This shuttle leaves at 3:45 am and should arrive by 5:40 am. Shuttle space must be reserved and prepaid in advance. The cost per shuttle is $50.00.

AID/DROP BAGS: Aid stations will be from 2.8 to 7.8 miles apart. Traditional ultra food and beverages will be available at all twelve aid stations. Drop bags will be available at Robinson Flat, Deadwood Water Pump, and Michigan Bluff. Crew members may only provide aid to runners at the aid stations where Crew access is permitted.

POST RACE DINNER: We will have a post‐race dinner at the Foresthill Elementary School after the race.

AWARDS: Overall male and female runners to receive custom award. Age group awards to the top three men and women finishers in the following categories: 29 & Under, 30‐39, 40‐49, 50‐ 59, 60‐69 and 70+.

CHECK‐IN: Race check‐in will occur at the Tsuda Eatery on Friday, August 13th, from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm. There will not be any check‐in after 6:00 pm on August 13th or during the morning of race. Pacers need to check-in with the Aid Station Captains on race morning at either Robinson Flat or Michigan Bluff.

THE PRE-RACE BRIEFING: Any notable race details will be shared prior to the race start at Summit Lodge, Soda Springs, CA.

CONTACT INFO: Glenn Carnahan, Race Director, can be reached at glenn.carnahan@wildestrun.com or (530) 902‐8685. In addition, you can reach our course captains Elke Reimer-Truscott at elkereimertruscott@hotmail.com, or Julie Young at jyoung@02fitness.net.

10K & 13.1M Event Details

Our 10K and 13.1M runs follow single and double track trails within the Royal Gorge Ski Area.The 10K run will follow the initial 13.1M route before looping back to the start/finish line. The trails and intersections will be well‐marked, but all runners should expect to run for long distances without assurance ribbons.

We will provide aid stations for both courses, between the start and finish lines. Each aid station will be well‐stocked with fruit, salty‐snacks, gels, water and electrolyte drinks.

WHEN: Saturday, August 14, 2010. Start time for the 13.1M race will be 8:00 am and for the 10K will be 9 am.

WHERE: Both races start and finish at Summit Lodge in Soda Springs, CA. Soda Springs is located approximately sixty miles East of Auburn via Interstate 80 and approximately forty-five miles West of Reno via Interstate 80. Summit Lodge is located on Pahatsi Road in Soda Springs, CA 95728.

POST RACE DINNER: We will have a post‐race dinner at Summit Lodge, Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort.

AWARDS: Overall male and female runners to receive custom award. Age group awards to the top three men and women finishers in the following categories: 29 & Under, 30‐39, 40‐49, 50‐ 59, 60‐69 and 70+.

CHECK‐IN: Race check‐in will occur outside of Ice Lakes Lodge on Saturday, August 14th, from 6:30 am to 7:45 am for participants in the 13.1M race and from 6:30 am to 8:45 am for participants in the 10K race.

THE PRE-RACE BRIEFING: Any notable race details will be shared prior to the race start at Summit Lodge, Soda Springs, CA.

CONTACT INFO: Glenn Carnahan, Race Director, can be reached at glenn.carnahan@wildestrun.com or (530) 902‐8685. In addition, you can reach our course captains Elke Reimer-Truscott at elkereimertruscott@hotmail.com, or Julie Young at jyoung@02fitness.net.