Race Information

End of April 2002 there will be another one of our famous walks in Colorado. We offer a new concept – walking as a group on flat trails for about 20 miles, resting, eating, drinking at a little café, doing another 20 miles, … and so on. In addition we will have a “moving aid station”. - That sounds like fun and it will be!

But it nevertheless will also be a very tough event for a group of dedicated "ultra-walkers", trying to achieve something that is pretty unique in the USA. The goal for this group is to walk together 100 miles on city trails in 30 hours. To get the synergy-effect of the group, we will assist each other whenever we can. There will be no whining, no complaining, etc. Make sure that you are mentally and physically prepared.

Style

• Walking, no running.  Staying together as a group. The speed will be determined by a pre-defined schedule as well as by the group leader (Ulli). We start with about 4.7 mi/hr..

• For the concept of “group walks” see also reports about “Ultrawalk 200” on our webpage

• Walkers may stop for 20 miles and then join the group again. In this case they have to care for their transport to the next cafe - NO exceptions.

Location

• Start and finish at “Starbucks Coffee”, north side of parking lot in the northwest corner of 80^th and Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada/CO.

Schedule

• Start: Saturday, April 27, 2002, 10 a.m. – Finish: Sunday, April 28, 2002, 4 p.m. – Total of 30 hours

• Sleep breaks: none

• Detailed schedule

Course

• 100 miles in one big loop or maybe 2 smaller loops (map will be available soon)

• The course is not marked

• Paved and hard sand city trails (trail gators will be convenient)

• At night a flashlight is necessary for parts of the course

• Course map (it may take a little bit to load it)

Aid Stations

• About every 15-20 miles at a little cafe. Immediate service at cafes can not be guaranteed. Waiting time to be used for changing, etc.

• Two of these stops will be at Denny's (2), which is next to Starbucks, the start and finish

• In between cafes there may be a short stop at a moving aid station 

• The organization will transport 1 drop-bag per walker to some aid stations and cafes

• No medical assistance on the course and at aid stations. Ulli will carry a cellular phone for emergencies

• Of course a couple of miles before the finish we will have our "Champagne Station"

Crews

• Crews are not mandatory but are recommended

• It may take hours, before walkers dropping out at aid stations, can be brought back to the start/finish by the organization. Besides having a crew, a taxi may be the best solution.

• Crews can access points on the course outside of aid stations. In this case crews have to provide assistance to all walkers and not just "their" walker

Qualification

• Walking 50 miles in at least 13 hours

• Talk to us about other qualifications

Entry

• Entry fee is $20 (see also “Awards”)

• Food and drinks at start and finish, as well as at the cafes, have to be paid directly by each participant

• Minimum age on raceday: 21 years

• Cancellation of the event: Entry fee 100% back

• Cancellation by participant: Before March 15: 50% back; later 0%

• In case of a DNF the payment is not refundable

• Send your entry application early, as the number of participants is limited to 10

Awards

• Awards are not mandatory. If you want one, please add $25 to your entry fee. The name of the event, your name and distance covered will be engraved. Awards will be mailed.

• Shirts are also not mandatory. If you want one, please add $20 to your entry fee.

Insurance

• Please let us know, if you will have health and accident insurance for the days of the event

Accommodation

• A few miles south of the start, along I-70, are several motels

Organization

• Ulrich and Traudl Kamm, P.O. Box 740 564, Arvada, CO 80006-0564, USA, Phone: (303)-425-7293 (home), email: ultrawalk@mindspring.com

Others

• The event will happen in all weathers; depending on weather course changes may be necessary

• Race directors may stop walkers during the event (health risk, too slow, etc.)

• Participants have to observe Park and Recreation Department rules as well as road traffic regulations

• The organization is not responsible for accidents, health risks, theft, etc. (see waiver)

• In case of doubt / if necessary decisions will be made by the race directors

Entry Form