Hike all Day ... 50k
November 11, 2006
Info
Event Format
o 50 km (31 mi) fast-hike on mostly single-track trails. Scenic through Chatfield State Park, South Platte Park, Arboretum and Hildebrand Ranch Park
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One big loop
o Briefing, Start and Finish are at Panera at Aspen Grove
o Walking together as a group talking, joking, encouraging,
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Walking speed: 4 mi/hr.
(15 min./mi)
o No fee, no awards, no whining
o You pay at Panera and Dazbog - no aid stations at both places.
o You may bring one small drop-bag for aid stations. Drop-bag not available at Dazbog
o The event will happen in all weathers (be prepared - we may have heavy wind, pouring rain, extreme cold, deep snow and sheer ice)
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Course
and schedule may change before and/or during the event, subject to weather,
construction etc.
| 7:00 a.m. | Breakfast at Panera |
| 7:15 a.m. | Briefing (mandatory) at Panera |
| Open | Start immediately after briefing |
| 6.3 mi | |
| 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. | Balloon Aid Station |
| 7.7 mi | |
| 11:35 11:50 a.m. | Bridge Aid Station |
| 4.3 mi | |
| 1:10 1:50 p.m. | Dazbog Coffee |
| 3.5 mi | |
| 3:00 3:10 p.m. | Bridge Aid Station |
| 4.3 mi | |
| 4:40 4:50 p.m. | Beach Aid Station |
| 5.0 mi | |
| 6:15 p.m. | Finish |
| Till 6:30 p.m. | Farewell |
o Running/walking shoes
o Drinking bottle
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Rain/wind/cold gear,
gloves, hat etc.
o Flashlight for tunnel and last miles
o Money (for Panera and Dazbog)
o ID
o Cell phone to be able to call for transport back in case you need to DNF
o Not enough to dress to keep warm and stay dry is a reason for DQ
Entry
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Mandatory: Contact
Event Directors (email:
ultrawalk@mindspring.com or phone: 303-464-2889)
o NO race day entry
o No political and religious discussions. We want to start as friends and finish as friends
o Someone falling too far behind (out of sight) is not a participant in the event anymore
o Event Directors Ulli and
Traudl have final decision
