Café to Café 150

Event Information

May 2-4, 2003, there will be another one of our famous walks in Colorado. The concept: walking as a group on flat trails for about 15 miles, resting, eating, drinking at a little Café, doing another 15 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 unique in America. The goal for this group is to walk together 150 miles on city trails in 50 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.

General

·        This will probably be the toughest event you ever did – especially when you are going for the full 150 miles

·         But you also never before walked such a distance with so many good friends

·         And … you never had so much fun walking, walking, walking, …

Style

·         Pay $30 and go as far as you can. We all start together doing loops  from and to Starbucks (loops are color coded on the schedule and will be on the map shortly). Minimum distance is 40 miles (first loop). After that walkers may stop for some miles and then join the group again. In this case they have to care for their transport to the next Café - NO exceptions. As we are doing loops, it is also possible to skip a full loop. But all walkers should do the last leg together, reaching the finish line as a group. Just ask us if you have questions about this concept.

·         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 4.5 mi/hr.

·         For the concept of “group walks” see also reports about “Ultrawalk 200” and “Café to Café 100” on our webpage        

Rankings

·         Rankings as per covered distance

·         Walkers covering the same distance will be on the same rank

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:          Friday, May 2, 2003, 10 a.m.

·         Finish:        Sunday, May 4, 2003, 12 p.m. – Total of 50 hours

·         Sleep breaks: none

·         Detailed schedule

Course

·         150 miles in several loops

·         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 North / South (it may take a little bit to load it)

Aid Stations

·         About every 15-20 miles at a little Café or Deli. Immediate service at Cafés cannot be guaranteed, but in many cases it’s self-serve. Waiting time to be used for changing, etc.

·         In between Cafés 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 Cafés

·         We will pass the start/finish area also during the event a few times

·         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 $30 (see also “Awards”)

·         Food and drinks at start and finish, as well as at the Cafés, 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 12

Awards

·         Awards are not mandatory. If you want one, please add $30 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 $30 to your entry fee. These are more than just T-Shirts!

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. Please check these out yourself

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