April 20, 2019
FOR 2019 EVENT ONLY: THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL BE HELD AT BUSH'S PASTURE PARK DUE TO FLOODING AT MINTO-BROWN ISLAND PARK
2019 Course Map with km markers
2019 Race Caps
Email sent to registered runners on April 12, 2019:
Hey Runners! We are one short week from getting lost in the sauce together, and I cannot wait. This email contains some info about the race, including a major change that you need to be aware of.
You may be aware that the rain that we've gotten this spring in the Mid-Valley has caused the Willamette to rise quite a bit higher than normal. A consequence of this is that the majority of Minto-Brown Island Park is currently under water and has been closed to the public. "No big deal," I thought, "this is supposed to be a gnarly, muddy race." The parks department then informed me that the best case scenario is that we would have multiple waist-deep water crossings on race day.
So we had to make a change.
The inaugural Lost in the Sauce 50k is now going to be held atBush's Pasture Park in Salem. This is the next largest park in the city that is not shut down due to the flooding. Some of you Angry Owlers are all too familiar with running loops around Bush Park, but this race will use a (very) different course than Angry Owl. Angry Owl has a nice, flat one mile loop. Lost in the Sauce takes advantage of all the park has to offer, including the hills, and there will almost certainly be some mud on the course. The course will start and finish at the bottom of the soap box derby hill off of Mission Street and it is a hair longer than two miles. As such, 10k runners will run the loop thrice, 30k runners will run the loop nine times, 50k runners will run the loop fifteen times.
We will have an aid station stocked with water, Tailwind, sweet snacks, and salty snacks in the start/finish area. Be sure to bring your favorite goodies if you're picky about what you eat on race day. There will be space around the start/finish area to set up your own camp or to have spectators hang out. However, there is no cover here, so please bring your own tents to keep your belongings dry. We will also be very close to the parking lot if you'd like to keep things in your car.
The rest of the race details are identical to what we had planned on. The races all begin at 9:00 AM and will have a cut off time of 5:00 PM. The race is still being timed by our friends at Race Northwest, and we will still have rad awards for the winners of each race provided by our friends at NW Alpine.
Please see the attached photos for the new course map (with kilometer markers) along with an image of this years race caps that each runner will be receiving.
Mother Nature threw us a curve ball, but we're not backing down. Lost in the Sauce is going to be a blast, and I'm excited that you get to be a part of it with us.
See you in one short week,
Josh
Hey Runners! We are one short week from getting lost in the sauce together, and I cannot wait. This email contains some info about the race, including a major change that you need to be aware of.
You may be aware that the rain that we've gotten this spring in the Mid-Valley has caused the Willamette to rise quite a bit higher than normal. A consequence of this is that the majority of Minto-Brown Island Park is currently under water and has been closed to the public. "No big deal," I thought, "this is supposed to be a gnarly, muddy race." The parks department then informed me that the best case scenario is that we would have multiple waist-deep water crossings on race day.
So we had to make a change.
The inaugural Lost in the Sauce 50k is now going to be held at
We will have an aid station stocked with water, Tailwind, sweet snacks, and salty snacks in the start/finish area. Be sure to bring your favorite goodies if you're picky about what you eat on race day. There will be space around the start/finish area to set up your own camp or to have spectators hang out. However, there is no cover here, so please bring your own tents to keep your belongings dry. We will also be very close to the parking lot if you'd like to keep things in your car.
The rest of the race details are identical to what we had planned on. The races all begin at 9:00 AM and will have a cut off time of 5:00 PM. The race is still being timed by our friends at Race Northwest, and we will still have rad awards for the winners of each race provided by our friends at NW Alpine.
Please see the attached photos for the new course map (with kilometer markers) along with an image of this years race caps that each runner will be receiving.
Mother Nature threw us a curve ball, but we're not backing down. Lost in the Sauce is going to be a blast, and I'm excited that you get to be a part of it with us.
See you in one short week,
Josh
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 20, 2019
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 couse.
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 20, 2019
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 couse.
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 24, $75 after March 24
30k - $40 before January 1, $45 between January 1 and March 24, $55 after March 24
10k - $25 before January 1, $30 between January 1 and March 24, $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.
REGISTRATION: on Ultrasignup
CAPS: Each runner will receive a Lost in the Sauce cap from our friends at Alpine Dam when they check in. Additional hats may be available for purchase after the race.
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.
