Thursday, April 25, 2019

2019 DRIFTLESS 50 | RACE WEEKEND INFORMATION

We are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday September 28th, 2019 at the DRIFTLESS 50k, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5k Trail Races! The race courses this year include the trails of The Kickapoo Valley Reserve and our own Cheyenne Creek Farm Trails. 

REGISTRATION HERE

CHEYENNE CREEK FARM
E14051 Highway 33
Hillsboro, WI 54634

DIRECTIONS | GOOGLE MAPS

Friday September 27th, 2019
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pre-Race Check In / Packet Pick Up | Staging Area, Cheyenne Creek Farm
Saturday September 28th, 2019
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM  Check In / Packet Pick Up / Registration
7:00 AM  50k Start | Cut Off: 4:00 PM (9 Hours)
7:30 AM Marathon Start:  | Cut Off: 3:30 PM  (7 Hours)
8:00 AM Half Marathon Start:  | Cut Off: 12:00 PM  (4 Hours)
11:00 AM  Raffle Drawing  Winner's ticket will be taped to prize. No prizes will be mailed!

🚵‍♀️ 🏇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 race weekend is shaping up to be an unpredictable one! You can expect cold, heat, rain, fog or abundant sunshine in the morning and all day. 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! We are not responsible for your items. :(

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 REQUIRE the use of 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 and Marathon with 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 and Marathon course plus 2-3 water stops. The Half Marathon has 1 main Aid Station (runners pass x2) 2-3 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 Staging Area will be provided).

Aid Stations will be stocked with but not limited to: 

  • Water
  • Coke
  • Bananas & Watermelon Slices
  • Cookies  
  • Candy |  M&Ms & Gummy Bears
  • Pretzels & Potato Chips
  • Bagels
  • Peanut Butter
  • PB&J Sammiches
  • Pickles
  • Hot Chocolate

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.**  You are encouraged to carry a map! 

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

  1. Start Cheyenne Creek Trails
  2. To Cass Valley Road
  3. Hay Valley Trail (HWY F) (Aid Station)
  4. To KVR Hay Valley Trail along Hay Valley Road
  5. Dutch Hollow Trail 
  6. Rockton Trail (Aid Station on Lisney Road
  7. Indian Creek Trail  
  8. Black Hawk Rock Trail  
  9. Bridge 14 Trail  
  10. HWY P TO  WEST RIDGE TRAIL (Road Run)
  11. Hanson Rock Trail to
  12. West Ridge Trail (Aid Station Here on Corps Road) to 
  13. Old Hwy 131 Trail to
  14. Rockton Bypass Trail to
  15. Rockton Trail (Aid Station on Lisney Road)  
  16. Dutch Hollow Trail  
  17. Hay Valley Trail to  
  18. WASHOUT Trail  (Sentry) to 
  19. Hay Valley Trail along Hay Valley Road back to
  20. Hay Valley Trail (HWY F) (Aid Station)back to
  21. Cass Valley Road back to
  22. 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...
  1. Start Cheyenne Creek Trails
  2. Hay Valley Trail (Aid Station)
  3. Dutch Hollow Trail 
  4. Rockton Trail (Aid Station
  5. Indian Creek Trail  
  6. Black Hawk Rock Trail  
  7. Bridge 14 Trail  
  8. HWY P TO  WEST RIDGE TRAIL (Road Run) to
  9. Hanson Rock Trail to
  10. West Ridge Trail (Take a Left! Watch for this One!)
  11. Follow Little Canada Trail to
  12. Old Hwy 131 Trail to
  13. Rockton Bypass Trail to
  14. Rockton Trail (Lisney Rd Aid Station) back to
  15. Dutch Hollow Trail back to
  16. Hay Valley Trail  back to
  17. Washout Trail  (Sentry)
  18. Hay Valley Trail along Hay Valley Road back to
  19. Hay Valley Trail (HWY F) (Aid Station) back to
  20. Cass Valley Road back to
  21. 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.**

  1. Start Cheyenne Creek Trails to
  2. Cass Valley Road to
  3. Hay Valley Trail (HWY F) (Aid Station)
  4. To KVR Hay Valley Trail along Hay Valley Road to
  5. WASHOUT Trail LOOP (Sentry) back to 
  6. Hay Valley Trail along Hay Valley Road to
  7. Hay Valley Trail (HWY F)  (Aid Station) to 
  8. Cass Valley Road to 
  9. 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!