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Aid Station / Ultra Support
Aid Stations
Aid stations for the 50 miler are located at 11 preset points along the course - see map. Aid stations for the 50K race are located at 7 preset points. Aid stations are designated on the map by a circled "T#" (for "transition") and on the course by ULTRA FEED ZONE signs. For a list of stocked items, see "Food, Drink & First Aid" below*. All aid stations are staffed by race officials with radio communication links to emergency medical staff and the race directors.
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*coming soon
50 Mile Cut Off Times
Runners have a 12-hour time window in which to finish. The race begins at 7 a.m. and the course closes at 7 p.m.
Aid station captains will strictly enforce the cut-off times that are posted for designated aid stations. Cut-off times are departure times, NOT arrival times. If you’re not out of the station by the cut-off, your race is over. Aid station captains also have the authority to pull you from the course if it is clear that you are physically unable to continue in a safe manner. Their decisions are final. Runners should have reached Aid Station #7 (about 30 miles) by 2:15 p.m.; Aid Station #9 (about 39.5 miles) by 4:30 p.m.; and Aid Station #11 (about 46 miles) by 6:00 p.m.
100 Mile Cut Off Times
Runners will have a 28-hour time window to complete the 100 mile course.
Drop Bags
100 Mile runners have access to 12 aid stations (for a total of 23 aid station stops). Drop bags for the 100 Mile race will be accepted for Aid Stations 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, and 11.
50 Mile runners have access to 11 aid stations. Drop bags for the 50 Mile race will be accepted for Aid Stations 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, and 11.
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50K runners have access to 7 aid stations. Drop bags for the 50K race will be accepted for Aid Stations 1, 3, 11 50K, and 1.
BRING THEM TO RACE CHECK-IN ON FRIDAY.
Prepare your drop bags carefully. On each bag, clearly and legibly print your NAME, AID STATION NUMBER, and YOUR EVENT (50k, 50m,100m). Drop bags should be as small as possible. NO suitcases, NO duffle bags. Event Staff can turn your drop bag away if does not meet our standards.
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See below a photo of a standard drop bag
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*photo coming soon*