We are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday September 30th, 2017 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 Farm Trails.
CHEYENNE CREEK FARM
E14051 Highway 33
Hillsboro, WI 54634
DIRECTIONS | GOOGLE MAPS
Friday September 29th, 2017
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pre-Race Check In / Packet Pick Up | Staging Area, Cheyenne Creek Farm
6:00 PM Runner Meet & Greet / Group Campfire - Bring Your Own Drinks, Food & Chairs!
**CAMPERS: Please check in and wait for assistance to set up. Bring tarps for your tents. Thank you!
Saturday September 30, 2017
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM Check In / Packet Pick Up / Registration
7:00 AM 50k Start | Cut Off: 4:00 PM (9 Hours) <Prepare for Rain/Fog Delay>
7:30 AM Marathon Start | Cut Off: 2:30 PM (7 Hours) <Prepare for Rain/Fog Delay>
8:00 AM Half Marathon Start: | Cut Off: 12:00 PM (4 Hours)
8:30 AM 10k Race Start | Cut Off: 12:00 PM (3 Hours)
11:00 AM Raffle Drawing <Winners ticket will be taped to prize. No prizes will be mailed!>
AWARDS: First overall finishers are awarded for each race. Be sure to see registration for your homemade prize. Also Medals awarded for 50k, Marathon & Half Marathon finishers. See registration upon completion. :)
🚵♀️ 🏇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 29th-30th, 2017 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. 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 pick ya up! If you need First Aid, there will be First 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
- Coke
- Bananas & Orange Slices
- Trail Mix
- Homemade Oatmeal Raisin & Chocolate Chip Cookies (mmmmm!)
- Candy | Skittles & M&Ms
- 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.**
DROPBAGS
Please have your DropBags ready for delivery to the CORPS ROAD AID STATION [ Half Way Point] by 6:00 AM on Saturday morning at Registration/Bag Check.
50k Trails include in this order starting on Cheyenne Creek Trails and heading out along County Rd F
- Start Cheyenne Creek Trails
- 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
- County Rd P to Black Hawk Rock Trail <DETOUR>
- Indian Creek 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...
- Start Cheyenne Creek Trails
- 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
- County Rd P to Black Hawk Rock Trail <DETOUR>
- Indian Creek 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.**
- Start 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: 8:30 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.**
- Cheyenne Creek Trails
- 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!
Happy New Year! Everybody get out your race calendars. Registration is OPEN 2018 Driftless Registration for the 2018 Driftless 50 Trail Races in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. Hope to see you guys and gals on the trails in September!
