Silver State 50/50
2010
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Silver
State 50/50 (Course update see "Note:" section below)
Welcome
to the Silver State Striders 50/50 Endurance Run and trail
half-marathon on Saturday, May 15 in Reno, Nev.
Races
and times: 50-mile start is 6 a.m. 50-kilometer start is 7 a.m. Trail
half-marathon start is 8 a.m. Location: Rancho San Rafael Park, Reno.
Registration
fees: 50M registration is $65 through May 8, and $75 thereafter; 50K
registration is $55 through May 8, and $65 thereafter; Trail
half-marathon is $40 through May 8, and $50 thereafter. Race-day
registration will be available this year!
This
is the 24th running of the Endurance Runs and the third
for the trail half-marathon. The 50/50 has a long and rich history as
one of the most challenging trail runs on the West Coast. The 50/50
offers a wide variety of terrain for all types of runners, with
plenty of climbing and descending. Our course has enough dirt, rock,
pine trees, excellent singletrack, altitude and exquisite views of
the Sierra Nevada and the Truckee Meadows to satisfy the demands of
runners who yearn for a fun, challenging day. Both our 50-mile and
50-kilometer races are considered excellent trainers for the Western
States 100-miler and the Tahoe Rim Trail 100-miler. Our trail
half-marathon provides 13.1 miles of singletrack, with climbing and
descending through some of the most memorable country in the West. No
matter what event you chose, you will find a well-marked course,
friendly volunteers, lots of nourishment, salty and sweet goodies at
the aid stations plus great post-race massages, fun, food and drink
at the start/finish at Rancho San Rafael Park.
NOTE: Due to an unforeseen wish of a
private property owner near the Ranch Creek aid station, the 50M
course have been slightly altered. THE RANCH CREEK AID STATION WILL
NOW BE LOCATED LESS THAN A MILE BELOW THE ORIGINAL LOCATION, and will
be accessed by a new singletrack trail approximately 1 ¼ miles long
following the completion of the Long Valley/Dog Valley loop. For 50M
runners, this means there will be no aid station between Peavine
Summit (12.5 miles) and Long Valley (19 miles). The new Ranch Creek
aid station will now be located at the 28-mile mark, where drop bags
will be available. 50K runners will continue on what is essentially
the same course as years past; they will drop down from the Peavine
aid station, run to the location of the old Ranch Creek aid station,
and then turn left at the junction and proceed about a half mile down
the road to the location of the new Ranch Creek aid station. Drop
bags for 50K runners will also be available at this new location. The
only change to the 50K course will be a one-mile loop that will now
be run in Rancho San Rafael Park at the beginning of the race in
order to accommodate a change in finish (hence the additional mile
difference in 50K v. 50M mileages for Radio Towers, Pond, Peavine
Summit).
Driving
directions to start/finish at Rancho San Rafael Park: From Interstate
80, take Virginia Street exit (Exit 13). From I-80 East, you will
head north and turn left onto N. Virginia Street. Coming from I-80
West, you will turn right onto N. Virginia Street. Follow Virginia
Street 0.7miles, then turn left onto 15th Street. Drive up
the hill on 15th Street, then turn right onto Sierra
Street. Follow Sierra 0.1 miles to Rancho San Rafael Park (1595 N.
Sierra Street). Turn left into the park and volunteers will direct
you to the parking area for the race.
PRE-RACE
MEETING, PACKET PICKUP AND DROP BAG COLLECTION: All runners must be
at the Friday, May 14 runner check-in and packet pickup at Eclipse
Pizza (located at the corner of Mayberry Drive and McCarran Blvd.,
behind Walden’s Coffeehouse). Packet pickup will be from 5-8 p.m.
The pre-race trail conditions briefing will be held at 6:45 p.m. Race
day T-shirt and bib number pickup is also available starting at 5
a.m. at Rancho San Rafael Park. To get to Eclipse Pizza, exit
Interstate 80 onto McCarran Boulevard (turn right onto McCarran from
I-80 East, turn left onto McCarran from I-80 West). Follow McCarran
downhill, past Fourth Street. Continue on McCarran until you reach
Mayberry Drive. Eclipse Pizza, located at the Mayberry Landing
Shopping Center, is on the right-hand side of McCarran once you are
through the intersection at Mayberry. Parking is also available at
Roy Gomm School directly behind the Mayberry Landing Shopping Center.
50M
and 50K drop bag information: Ranch Creek and Peavine drop bags must
be dropped off on Friday, May 14 at Eclipse Pizza no later than 8
p.m. River Bend aid station drop bags can be dropped off at the
starting line at Rancho San Rafael Park on Saturday, May 15,
beginning at 5 a.m.
RACE
DAY INFORMATION:
The
50M start is 6 a.m. The 50K start is 7 a.m. The trail half-marathon
start is 8 a.m.
CHECK-IN:
All runners MUST check in prior to the start of their race on race
morning. Check-in for each event begins approximately one hour before
the start. The course runs through remote areas and we MUST know who
actually started. Due to runner feedback, we have added an additional
two hours to the race’s final cutoff. This year’s race will have
a 14-hour absolute cutoff time limit and ALL runners must complete
the course by 8 p.m. The will be a 2 p.m. cutoff enforced for runners
at the River Bend (mile 33) aid station. There will be a 5 p.m.
cutoff enforced for 50M runners at the Peavine Summit (mile 39) aid
station. The cutoffs are non-negotiable and are in effect for the
safety of our runners. Any runner who chooses to disregard these
cutoffs will be immediately disqualified from the race. In an effort
to help runners on the long, relentless climb from River Bend to the
top of Peavine, a fully stocked aid station will again be located
approximately halfway between these two aid stations at about mile 36
near the sandy road/whale rock area of the course. Good luck making
it back to the top again this year!
COURSE
DETAILS: There are seven aid stations for the 50K and 12 for the 50M.
The course is run on 99 percent dirt trails and dirt roads.
Elevations: Runners climb 5,800 feet and descend 5,800 feet in the
50K; runners climb/descend 9,200 feet in the 50M. Elevation high is
8,200 feet. Low: 4,700 feet. NOTE: The 50K is now a legitimate
31-miler; in years past, it was 34.5 miles. Also note that due to
2007’s Hawken Fire, the course no longer takes runners into the
Carson Range on Reno’s west flank – no more 8-mile climb to the
Microwave Station. The likelihood of encountering snow on our new
course configuration is remote.
COURSE MAPS:
Half Marathon:
50K:
50 Mile:
AID
STATION ACCESS: Only the River Bend aid station is accessible via
vehicle and is open to runner crews. To get to the River Bend aid
station, take Interstate 80 West from Reno to the Verdi/Business
off-ramp. Follow this road toward Verdi for a bit over a mile. The
road curves (bends) with the river. Located at the middle of the bend
on the right is a wide dirt parking area. Parking is limited, so plan
on arriving early to see your runner.
NUMBERS:
Please wear them on the front of your body. Recording your number as
you approach each aid station helps the race officials there get you
through the aid station quickly. You must check in and out with the
race official at each aid station. We need to keep track of everyone
on this mostly remote and highly inaccessible course.
PACERS
WELCOME: Runners can be accompanied by pacers over the final 17 miles
of the course. Pacer access is at the River Bend aid station at mile
33. Please check in with the aid station captain at River Bend before
beginning your pacing duties.
DROPS:
In the unlikely event that you are dropping out, please do so at an
aid station. Tell the race official at the aid station of your
decision. We cannot promise immediate transportation back to
civilization. You may need to wait a while before the aid station
personnel can give you a ride. Please be courteous to all aid station
and race volunteers. RUNNERS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO REMAIN AT THE
AID STATION WHERE THEY HAVE DROPPED OUT. IF YOU CHOOSE TO RUN BACK TO
THE START/FINISH LINE ON YOUR OWN, WE WILL HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING
WHERE YOU ARE AND IF YOU EVER ARRIVED SAFELY AT RANCHO SAN RAFAEL.
RUNNERS WHO CHOOSE TO DO THIS DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK.
FINISH
LINE: Awards will be presented as runners finish at Rancho San Rafael
Park. Soup, sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, chili and desserts and
soda and water will be served at the finish to revive you. Students
from the Ralston School of Massage will provide great massages to
relieve your soreness.
AGE
GROUP AWARDS: Awards will be presented to the overall men’s and
women’s winners of the 50M, 50K, and half-marathon. In addition,
age group awards will be presented to the champions of the following
divisions in the 50K and 50M: 19 and under; 20-20; 30-39; 40-49;
50-59; 60-69; 70 and over. Awards will be presented to the top three
finishers in the following divisions in the half-marathon: 19 and
under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over.
2009
50M champions: Men – Jasper Halekas, 7:11:32; Women – Jenny
Capel, 8:24:51.
2009
50K champions: Men – Peter Fain, 4:25:20; Women – Bev
Anderson-Abbs, 4:58:24.
2009
Trail half-marathon champions: Men – Rene Olea, 1:43:05; Women –
Amy Bottenberg and Lynice Anderson, 1:50:48.
EVENT
RECORDS (NOTE: From 1986-2007, 50K and 50M events were run on a markedly more
difficult configuration; the 50K from 1986-2007 was actually 34.5
miles. Henceforth, “old course records” are from 1986-2007; “new course
records” are from 2008-present.):
50K MEN (“new course”): Peter Fain, 4:25, 2009
50K MEN (“old course”): Sean Crom, 4:39, 1992
50K WOMEN (“new course”): Bev Anderson-Abbs, 4:58, 2009
50K WOMEN (“old course”): Rory Bosio, 5:41, 2007
50M MEN (“new course”): Jasper Halekas, 7:11, 2009
50M MEN (“old course”): Carl Anderson, 6:52, 1992
50M WOMEN (“new course”): Jenny Capel, 8:24, 2009
50M WOMEN (“old course”): Ann Trason, 7:29, 1994
50M
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The 50M is one of the tougher ones on
the West Coast, with steep sections of up to 15 percent grades
featuring 9,200 feet of ascent/descent. The 50M course will be marked
with YELLOW RIBBON.
50M
AID STATIONS:
Radio
Towers 3.8 miles
The
Pond 7 miles
Peavine
Summit 12.5 miles Drop bags
Long
Valley 19 miles
Dog
Valley 23 miles
Ranch
Creek 28 miles Drop bags
River
Bend 34 miles (Cutoff time: 2:15 p.m.) Drop bags
Sandy
Hill Road 37 miles
Ridge
View 45 miles
Radio
Towers 48 miles
Finish
Line 50 miles (Cutoff time: 8 p.m.)
50K
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The 50K course is 31 miles with 6,100 feet of
ascent/descent. The percent grades for ascent and descent are the
same as the 50M. The 50K is a USA Track and Field, Pacific
Association Grand Prix Event. 50K course will be marked with BLUE
RIBBON.
50K
AID STATIONS:
Radio
Towers 4.8 miles
The
Pond 8 miles
Peavine Summit 13.5 miles Drop bags
Ranch Creek 16 miles
Sandy Hill Road 18 miles
Peavin Summit 21 miles
Ridge
View 25 miles
Radio
Towers 28 miles
Finish
Line 31 miles
TRAIL
HALF-MARATHON DESCRIPTION:
The
half-marathon course follows the 50M/50K course for 7 miles and
returns via a singletrack trail route. The trial half-marathon will
be marked with RED RIBBON
TRAIL
HALF-MARATHON AID STATIONS:
Radio
Towers 3.8 miles
The
Pond 7 miles
Ridge
View 8 miles
Radio
Towers 11 miles
Finish
Line 13.1 miles
QUESTIONS?
For any
questions regarding the race, contact co-RD Lon Monroe, (775)
846-8868 or lonruns@aol.com