April 18, 2020
Join us in April for Salem's newest ultramarathon!
WHAT: 10k, 30k, and 50k footrace through Salem's Minto-Brown Island Park.
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2020
Each race begins at 9:00 and runners have 8 hours to complete their race.
WHERE: Minto-Brown Island Park - Salem, Oregon
Race Headquarters will be in the shelter at the very end of the main road to the park. Follow this road until you cannot go further and it dumps you into a parking lot. A map to the parking lot is here.
COURSE: The course consists of two loops that are each about 5 kilometers in length. We have a red loop and a yellow loop with our aid station marking the start/finish of each loop. These loops each consist of roughly 50% pavement and 50% dirt or gravel trails. There are some small hills and some sections of trail that are not super well maintained. Each loop has enough variety to make it so you won't ever be bored by the course.
Runners will begin on the red loop and alternate with the yellow loop until they have finished the distance they signed up for.
10k runners will run each loop once, 30k runners will run each loop three times, and 50k runners will run each loop five times.
I expect that those accustomed to running 50k races will see this course as friendly and fast. I also expect those who are accustomed to running 10k road races will find this course to be slower than they are used to due to a few tight turns and the potential for some mud.
WHAT: 10k, 30k, and 50k footrace through Salem's Minto-Brown Island Park.
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2020
Each race begins at 9:00 and runners have 8 hours to complete their race.
WHERE: Minto-Brown Island Park - Salem, Oregon
Race Headquarters will be in the shelter at the very end of the main road to the park. Follow this road until you cannot go further and it dumps you into a parking lot. A map to the parking lot is here.
COURSE: The course consists of two loops that are each about 5 kilometers in length. We have a red loop and a yellow loop with our aid station marking the start/finish of each loop. These loops each consist of roughly 50% pavement and 50% dirt or gravel trails. There are some small hills and some sections of trail that are not super well maintained. Each loop has enough variety to make it so you won't ever be bored by the course.
Runners will begin on the red loop and alternate with the yellow loop until they have finished the distance they signed up for.
10k runners will run each loop once, 30k runners will run each loop three times, and 50k runners will run each loop five times.
I expect that those accustomed to running 50k races will see this course as friendly and fast. I also expect those who are accustomed to running 10k road races will find this course to be slower than they are used to due to a few tight turns and the potential for some mud.
Click the map above for a larger image.
TIMING: Race will be chipped timed by the expert timers at Race Northwest.
PRICES: 50k - $55 before January 1, $65 between January 1 and March 31, $75 after March 24
30k - $40 before January 1, $45 between January 1 and March 31, $55 after March 24
10k - $25 before January 1, $30 between January 1 and March 31, $35 after March 24
AID STATION: We will have a single aid station near the Start/Finish area that runners will return to every 5 kilometers. The aid station will be stocked with water, Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel, energy gels, fruits, salty snacks, sweet snacks, and some other goodies. You are welcome to leave some of your own foods near the finish line for easy access as you're running. In order to reduce waste, we will not be providing any cups. Bring your own bottle(s) or cup(s). They can be kept at the aid station if you'd like.
RUNNERS SETTING UP CAMP: Our start/finish location is right next to a small parking lot, so your vehicle will be accessible during the race. Runners are welcome to bring their camp chairs and coolers to the event and set them up near the start/finish area as long as they are not impeding the runners or other park-goers. Do be aware that this is public park, and that event organizers and volunteers will not be watching your belongings or be liable for anything that is lost, broken, or stolen. Runners and crew may not camp at the park on Friday night before the race.
SPECTATORS: The park is open to the public during our event, and spectators are more than welcome to come out and support. Family and friends may join runners for a lap or two throughout the event, but please do not plan on running all day with your spectator.
PACERS: Please do not plan on using a pacer. A friend or family member may join 50k runners for a single 5k lap, but no formal pacers are permitted.
WEATHER: Be prepared for cold, rainy, windy weather, but this is the northwest so you ought to be prepared for heat as well. In 2019 we had a rainy spring and Minto-Brown Park ended up flooding to the point where we had to relocate this race to Bush Park. We're hopeful that we do not have to do this again, but please be aware that this is our plan B.
REGISTRATION: on Ultrasignup
CAPS: Each runner will receive a Lost in the Sauce cap designed and made by Josh and Emily when they check in.
AWARDS: Awards provided by our friends at NW Alpine will be presented to the top female and top male finishers in each race.
RACE SHIRTS: None will be available.
FINISHERS MEDALS: None will be available.
