DRIFTLESS 50 Trail Race Update

We are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday September 26th, 2015 at the DRIFTLESS 50k, Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, and 10k Trail Races! The race courses this year include the trails of The Kickapoo Valley Reserve and our own Cheyenne Creek Trails. Below are a few guides and suggestions for running the courses, along with detailed maps.

1. Share the Trails: The trails of both the Kickapoo Valley Reserve are shared by hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians and hunters. Please wear bright colored shirts and yield to mountain bikers and equestrians. Announce to horse riders in a clear, calm voice that you are approaching and let them pass if you do encounter them on the trail. Horses are unpredictable animals and will most likely spook at a runner. Please share the trails!

2. Headphones:  I will allow headphones for all races this year, however, please be VERY aware of your surroundings while plugged in. Keep your eyes up and try to keep the volume on your device at a minimum. Remember, you will possibly be sharing the trails this year with equestrians, hikers and mountain bikers. They will most likely not see you coming!

3. Weather: The forecast for Friday & Saturday September 25-26, 2015 is shaping up to be a good one! It will probably be pretty chilly in the morning and rain might be expected. If you dress in layers, during your run, you can leave your item at any Aid Station w/ your Bib # attached for identification. Please do not discard clothing along the trail! 

4. Trash & Wrappers: Please hold on to your energy supplement wrappers, kleenex, water bottles, etc etc until you arrive at an Aid Station. Please keep these trails clean. Leave no trace! 

5. Hydration: I highly recommend using hand held water bottles, hydration packs and/or vests for the 50k, Marathon and Half Marathon Courses. There are 4 main Aid Stations (runners pass x2) total. 3 for the 50k, 2 for the Marathon Course and 3-4 water stops. The Half Marathon has 1 main Aid Station (runners pass x2) and 2-3 water stops. Please see maps for details and carry enough water to stay safely hydrated.

6. Aid Stations: There are 3 main Aid Stations (runners pass x2) on the 50k course plus 2-3 water stops and access to a port potty just over half way. There are 2 Main Aid Stations for the Marathon Course (runners pass x2) and 2-3 water stops. The Half Marathon has 1 main Aid Station (runners pass x2) 2-3 water stop. The 10k has 1 main Aid Station (runners pass x1) and 1 water stop. If you cannot finish the race, please notify the Aid Station Leader and the Sag Wag will come rescue you. If you need 1st Aid, there will be 1st Aid Kits available for superficial treatment (anything more serious and transport via Sag Wag to Medical Tent will be provided). Ibuprofen only available upon request!!!

Aid Stations will be stocked with but not limited to:

• Water 
• Energy Drink
• Coke
• Bananas & Orange Slices
• Trail Mix
• Homemade Oatmeal Raisin Cookies  (mmmmm!)
• Goodies
• Pretzels & Potato Chips

7. Trail Maps: Please click the links below to view course maps. We will have maps for runners and spectators at Packet Pick Up/ Registration.

START TIME: 7:00 AM
**50k Runners: Familiarize yourselves with the trails that will be used on your course. You are starting on Cheyenne Creek Trails and heading out to Kickapoo Valley Reserve Trails, ending back at Cheyenne Creek Camp. The trails are clearly marked, but run into many other different (not used) trails on the Reserve Course. Keep an eye out for arrows, ground paint and Blue Flags. You are finishing the race on Cheyenne Creek Trails.**
50k Trails include in this order starting on Cheyenne Creek Trails and heading out along County Rd F to...1. Hay Valley Trail (Aid Station)2. Dutch Hollow Trail (Aid Station) 3. Rockton Trail (Bike) 4. Indian Creek Trail  5. Black Hawk Rock Trail  6. Bridge 14 Trail  7. Ma & Pa's Trail  8. Hanson Rock Trail 9. West Ridge Trail (Aid Station Here on Corps Rd)  10. Old Hwy 131 Trail 11. Willow Trail 12. Ice Cave Trail 13. Little Canada Trail 14. Old 131 Trail 15. Rockton Bypass Trail  16. Rockton Trail (Aid Station)  13. Dutch Hollow Trail  14. Hay Valley Trail (Aid Station)  15. Bailout Trail  16. Billings Creek Trail 17. Hay Valley Trail and finishing back at Cheyenne Creek Camp Trails.
View 50k Trail Map Map My Run
View Kickapoo Valley Reserve Map

START TIME: 7:30 AM
**Marathon Runners: Familiarize yourselves with the trails that will be used on your course. You are starting on Cheyenne Creek Trails and heading out to Kickapoo Valley Reserve Trails, ending back at Cheyenne Creek Camp. The trails are clearly marked, but run into many other different (not used) trails on the Reserve Course. Keep an eye out for arrows, ground paint and GREEN Flags. You are finishing the race on Cheyenne Creek Trails.**
Marathon Trails include in this order starting on Cheyenne Creek Trails and heading out to...1. Hay Valley Trail (Aid Station)  2. Dutch Hollow Trail  3. (Aid Station) Rockton Trail (Bike) 4. Indian Creek Trail  5. Black Hawk Rock Trail  6. Bridge 14 Trail  7. Ma & Pa's Trail  8. West Ridge Trail  9. Little Canada Trail  10. Old Hwy 131 Trail  11. Rockton Bypass Trail  12. (Aid Station)  Rockton Trail  13. Dutch Hollow Trail  14. Hay Valley Trail 15. Bailout Trail  16. Billings Creek Trail  (Aid Station) 17. Hay Valley Trail and finishing back at Cheyenne Creek Camp Trails.
View Kickapoo Valley Reserve Map
View Map My Run Map 

START TIME: 8:00 AM
**Half Marathon Runners: You are starting on Cheyenne Creek Trails and heading out to Kickapoo Valley Reserve Trails, ending back at Cheyenne Creek Camp. 1. Hay Valley Trail (Aid Station) 2. Bailout Trail 3. Billings Creek Trail 4. Hay Valley Trail (Aid Station).  The trails are clearly marked, but run into many other different (not used) trails on the Reserve Course. Keep an eye out for arrows, ground paint and YELLOW Flags. You are finishing the race on Cheyenne Creek Trails.**
View Map My Run Map 
View Kickapoo Valley Reserve Map

START TIME: 8:30 AM
**10k Runners: You are running out on Cheyenne Creek Trails to Hay Valley and then to Kickapoo Valley Reserve Billings Creek Trail. (Aid Station)  You will loop back and finish on the Cheyenne Creek Camp Trails. Your trails are marked with RED Flags, arrows and ground paint.**
View Map My Run Map 
View Kickapoo Valley Reserve Map

Food & Drinks on Race Day:

Runners will have access to coffee, hot chocolate, pre/post race food and water coolers at the Start/Finish, Aid Stations and Water Stations. Please bring your own water bottles, hydration packs for fill ups.

Volunteers:

Click Here for Volunteer Sign Up
We are looking for a few good volunteers! If you have family or friends coming along for support and they would like to participate as volunteers, please send them the link below. We appreciate everyone who signs up!