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!
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!
WEATHER
The forecast for
Friday & Saturday September 23-24, 2016
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!
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. Please leave no trace!
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.
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 x2) 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).
Aid Stations will be stocked with but not limited to:
- Water
- Energy Drink
- Coke
- Bananas & Orange Slices
- Trail Mix
- Homemade Oatmeal Raisin & Chocolate Chip Cookies (mmmmm!)
- Goodies
- Pretzels & Potato Chips
- Bagels
- Peanut Butter
TRAIL MAPS
Please click the
links below to view course maps. We will have maps for runners and spectators
at Packet Pick Up/ Registration.
**50k RUNNERS:
START TIME: 7:00 AM
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 Farm. 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 ORANGE 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
- Hay Valley Trail (Aid
Station)
- Dutch Hollow Trail
- Rockton Trail (Aid Station)
- Indian
Creek Trail
- Black Hawk Rock
Trail
- Bridge 14 Trail
- Ma & Pa's Trail (Water Crossing)
- Hanson Rock Trail
- West Ridge Trail (Aid
Station Here on Corps Rd)
- Old Hwy
131 Trail
- Rockton Bypass Trail
- Rockton Trail (Aid Station)
- Dutch
Hollow Trail
- Hay Valley Trail
- Bailout Trail (Sentry)
- Road Crossing Here to Billings Creek Trail
- Billings Creek Trail (Water Crossing)
- Hay Valley Trail (Aid Station)
- Finish Cheyenne Creek Farm Trails.
**MARATHON RUNNERS
START TIME: 7:30 AM
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 Farm. 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...
- Hay Valley Trail (Aid Station)
- Dutch Hollow Trail
- Rockton Trail (Aid Station)
- Indian Creek Trail
- Black Hawk Rock Trail
- Bridge 14 Trail
- Ma & Pa's Trail (Water Crossing)
- Hanson Rock Trail
- West Ridge Trail
- Little Canada Trail
- Old Hwy 131 Trail
- Rockton Bypass Trail
- Rockton Trail (Aid Station)
- Dutch Hollow Trail
- Hay Valley Trail
- Bailout Trail (Sentry)
- Road Crossing Here to Billings Creek Trail
- Billings Creek Trail (Water Crossing)
- Hay Valley Trail (Aid Station)
- Finish Cheyenne Creek Farm Trails.
**HALF MARATHON RUNNERS:
START TIME: 8:00 AM
You are starting on Cheyenne Creek Trails and heading out to
Kickapoo Valley Reserve Trails, ending back at Cheyenne Creek Farm. 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.**
- Hay Valley Trail (Aid Station)
- Bailout Trail (Sentry)
- Road Crossing Here to Billings Creek Trail
- Billings Creek Trail (Water Crossing)
- Hay Valley Trail (Aid Station)
- Finish Cheyenne Creek Farm Trails.
**10K RUNNERS
START TIME: 9:00 AM
You are running out on Cheyenne Creek Trails to Hay Valley
and then to Kickapoo Valley Reserve Billings Creek Trail. (
Aid Station)
You will
turn around and finish on the Cheyenne
Creek Camp Trails. Your trails are marked with RED Flags, arrows and ground
paint.**
- Hay Valley Trail (Aid Station)
- Billings Creek Trail (Turn Around!)
- Hay Valley Trail
- Finish Cheyenne Creek Farm Trails.
FOOD & DRINKS
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.
Thank you again and we'll see you on race day!