2019 Runner's Manual

2019

Runner’s Manual

Table of Contents

1)Introduction 2)Registration Information 3)Race Information a)Badger 100 Mile b)Badger 100K c) Stewart Tunnel 50M d)Stewart Tunnel 50K e)Muskie Marathon f) Mini Muskie 4)Drop Bags 5)Timing & Results 6)Official Race Rules 7)Contact Information 8)Sponsors 9)FAQ

About The Badger Trail Races is a series of races along the Badger State Trail in Wisconsin and the Jane Addams Trail in Illinois. The course is 97% rail trail and less than 3% asphalt. 1

We chose this race due to the unique scenic character of the course and the amazing communities that support the trail. We would like to thank Belleville, Monticello, New Glarus, Monroe and Orangeville for their hospitality. Please enjoy these towns, spend time and money in them and get to know them. They have a ton to offer.

Runners will be well supported on their journey with full aid stations every 5-8 miles. You will be timed from the start to the moment you cross the finish line.

REGISTRATION You can register at ultrasignup: https:ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?.did=62424 But only through August 1, 2019. You can change your registration or defer your entry until next year up to that date as well. There are NO REFUNDS. (You can transfer your entry though).

Need to know

HEADLAMPS: The race goes through the Stewart Tunnel twice for all distances and three times for the Badger 100. The tunnel is 130 years old, curved and dark. In fact, when you get to the middle you can’t see ANYTHING!!! While it is possible to get through without a light (let us know if you did it) we STRONGLY recommend carrying something that makes light. A small hand held flashlight, a pen light, a phone with a flashlight or, if you’re easily creeped out, just take a headlamp. It’s only pitch black for a minute or so, but it’s super dark. Sidenote: if this sort of thing scares you consider buddying up. If someone asks to go through the tunnel with you be cool and help a friend out.2

1 In 2019 the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will be performing highway repairs that will necessitate an approximately 1.1 mile detour on roads (3.3 miles total). 2 More on the tunnel here: https://wqad.com/2019/07/08/how-brave-are-you-this-old-train-tunnel-in-southern-wisconsin-is-open-to-hik ers-and-bikers/?fbclid=IwAR2carvJv3j6rZFHtNvwHxjrFQ5XzPbqksub6-HI1Vh3-WrHA4OaE7yHXF4

ROOKIES: (Us not you) This is our first race. We’re trying as hard as we can to do the best job we can. If something isn’t right or something goes wrong (we hope it won’t) we’re sorry in advance. You guys are part of the inaugural race and we are touched that you trust us. Send us any comments or suggestions to [email protected]

PODCAST: Ten Junk Miles is a podcast available on itunes and anywhere else people listen to them. It is a companion to your run featuring friends talking about the kind of stuff they would talk about on the trail or a long, one on one interview with a notorious person in or adjacent to the sport. If you haven’t listened to it you are missing out, try it!!

BELLEVILLE COMMUNITY PARK: Is Race HQ. It’s located at 39 N River Street, Belleville, Wisconsin 53508. This is where you pick up your race packets, catch the shuttle bus and cross the finish line.

AID STATION LOCATIONS: For those that are interested:

LADIES: All Aid stations have a variety of feminine hygiene products for your convenience. If you don’t see the box, just ask!

“Orangeville": Richland Creek Trailhead & Shelter, Ewig St., Orangeville, IL 61060

“Town Center Road”: Intersection of Badger State Trail and Town Center road. (42.548342, -89.645113) (No Crew).

“Monroe”: The area behind the Swiss Colony store - 112 7th Ave, Monroe WI 53556

“Gutzmer Road”: Monticello, WI 53570 (42.690019, -89.602802) (No Crew)

“Monticello”: Trail intersections with E. Lake Avenue, Monticello, WI. (42.745215, -89.578202)

“Tunnel”: Tunnel Rd. 42.794806, -89.582532 (No Crew)

“Belleville”: (aka “Race HQ”): Belleville Community Park, 39 N. River Street, Belleville, WI.

“Not Dot’s:” Dot’s Tavern, Trail intersection near 6726 Henry Road, Belleville, WI 53508

Badger 100 mile

PACKET PICK UP & PRE-RACE MEETING: Friday, August 2, 2019 - 4-7 p.m. Packet Pickup at Race HQ: 39 N. River Street, Belleville, WI Saturday, August 3, 2019 4:15-4:30 am load shuttle busses 4:30 a.m. Shuttle busses depart from Belleville finish line to the start line in Orangeville. 5:45 am: Pre-race Briefing for 100 mile racers

START - WHEN: Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 6:00 AM until Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 6:00 PM - 36 hour cut off.

START: The 100 mile race starts in Orangeville, IL (Ewing St. Orangeville IL, 61060).

FINISH: The race ends in Belleville, WI at the Belleville Community Park (39 N River Street, Belleville, Wisconsin 53508).

DISTANCE: 100 miles. Out, back, and out again. The 100 miler starts in Orangeville, IL and ends in Belleville WI and passes through the tunnel three times.

OVERALL CUT OFF: 36 hours, or 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 4, 2019.

PACERS: 100 mile runners may use a pacer anytime after their second arrival at Belleville Aid Station (mile 38.3). You may only use one pacer at a time. Pacer’s can’t carry your stuff.

CREW: There are 5 crew locations: Orangeville, Monroe, Monticello, Belleville and Not Dots. Please limit your crew to these locations as the other locations will have very limited parking.

POLES: you don’t need them, but OK!

AWARDS: All finishers get a very special belt buckle. You must finish within 36 hours to earn an official finish and your finisher award. Top 3 male and female finishers receive special awards courtesy of Arc’teryx Chicago in addition to finisher’s awards.

BUSSES: Transportation by bus will be offered to 100 milers on race morning from the finish in Belleville to the start in Orangeville. To reserve a seat on a bus you MUST pay $10.00 via paypal to [email protected] PRIOR to July 27th, 2019. We need hard numbers for the bus company. The bus will leave promptly from Belleville, WI at 4:30 a.m. and have you to the start in Orangeville by 5:30. Buses load from 4:15 to 4:30 and depart sharply at 4:30. If you miss the bus you have two choices: find your own way to the start and start at 6:00 am or whenever you get there if late; or take a 3 hour nap and have an unofficial fun run with the 100K participants.

Badger 100 Course

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Badger 100 Mile Aid Stations

Aid Station Mile Crew Drop Pacer3 Note: Cutoff: Acces Bag s

Orangeville/Start 0/69.2 Y Y N/Y Camping 7am Available August 4

Town Center Road 3.5/65.7/72.7 N N N/N/N Clarno Lumber 9 am Co. August 4

Monroe 10/59.2/79.2 Y Y N/Y/Y Swiss 10:30 am Colony-Monroe August 4

Gutzmer Road 17.5/51.7/86.6 N N N/N/N Marathon 1:15 pm Turnaround August 4

Monticello 21.5/47.7/90.6 Y Y N/Y/Y Monticello-East 2:45 pm Lake Avenue August 4

Tunnel 25/44.2/94.1 N N N/N/N Tunnel 4:00 pm August 4

Belleville/Finish 30.6/38.8/99.7 Y Y N/Y/Y Belleville-Finish 6:00 pm August 4

Not Dots 34.7/ Y N N Not Dots -- Turnaround

Aid stations along the trail will have homemade treats and typical aid station foods, such as cookies, PB & J, soda, chips, and candy. Each aid station may add to the general faire with their own special touch. Warm food will be available at night. Fireball might be available upon request. If your diet has special needs (vegan, NSGN, gluten free, fruitarian, carnivore, etc.), please bring your own special treats. Aid stations may run low or out of your favorite food.

3 You can start using pacers after mile 38.8 (Belleville II). After that you may only change or add a pacer if there is a “Y” in the chart. You cannot add or change pacers at an aid station with a “N” in the chart.

Badger 100K

PACKET PICK UP: Friday, August 2, 2019 4pm-7pm at Race HQ - Belleville Community Park Saturday, August 3, 2019 8:45 am: Pre-race Briefing for 100K racers - Race HQ

WHEN: Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 9:00 AM until Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 6:00 PM - 33 hour cut off.

START/FINISH: The 100K race starts in Belleville, WI at Race HQ.

DISTANCE: 100K course is an out and back from Belleville, WI to Orangeville, IL. Runner will pass through the Stewart Tunnel tunnel twice.

PACERS: You can add a pacer at or after Orangeville, the turnaround, at mile 31.

CREW: There are 4 crew locations: Orangeville, Monroe, Monticello, Belleville. Please limit your crew to these locations as the other locations will have very limited parking.

POLES: You don’t need them, but OK.

OVERALL CUT OFF: 33 hours, or 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 4, 2019.

AWARDS: All finishers get medal. You must finish within 33 hours to earn an official finish and your finisher award. Top 3 male and female finishers receive special awards courtesy of Arc’teryx Chicago in addition to finisher’s awards.

100K Course

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Badger 100K Aid Stations

Aid Station Mile Cr Drop Pacer Note: Cutoffs: ew Bag 4

Belleville/Start/Finish 0/61 Y Y Belleville- 6:00 pm Sunday Community Park

Tunnel 5.5/ N N N/N Tunnel 2:30 pm Sunday 55.5

Monticello 9/52 Y Y N/Y Monticello-East 12:45 pm Sunday Lake Avenue

Gutzmer Road 13.1/ N N N/N Marathon 10:30 am Sunday 47.9 Turnaround

Monroe 20.4/ Y Y N/Y The Swiss 6:45 am Sunday 40.6 Colony-Monroe

Town Center Road 27/34 N N N/N Intersection of 3:15 am Sunday Town Center Rd and BST

Orangeville 30.5 Y Y Y Pacers 1:30 am Sunday Begin/Turnaround

Each aid station may add to the general faire with their own special touch. Fireball might be available upon request. If your diet has special needs (vegan, NSGN, gluten free, fruitarian), please bring your own special treats. Aid stations may run low or out of your favorite food.

4 You can start using a pacer at Orangeville, mile 31, the turn-around. After that you may only change or add a pacer if there is a “Y” in the chart. You cannot add or change pacers at an aid station with a “N” in the chart.

Stewart tunnel 50 mile

PACKET PICK UP & PRE-RACE MEETING: Saturday August 3, 2019 4-7 pm at Race HQ - Belleville Community Park No race day packet pickup!! 5:45 am: Pre-race Briefing for 50 mile racers

WHEN: Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 6:00 AM until Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 6:00 PM - 12 hour cut off.

START/FINISH: The 50 mile race starts in Belleville, WI at the Belleville Community Park (39 N River Street, Belleville, Wisconsin 53508)

DISTANCE: 50 mile course is an out and back to Belleville, WI. Runners will pass through the tunnel twice.

OVERALL CUT OFF: 12 hours, or 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 4, 2019.

PACERS: You can add a pacer at or after Monroe II, mile 29.

CREW: There are 3 crew locations: Monroe, Monticello, Belleville. Please limit your crew to these locations as the other locations will have very limited parking.

POLES: You don’t need them, but OK.

AWARDS: All finishers get medal. You must finish within 12 hours to earn an official finish and your finisher award. Top 3 male and female finishers receive special awards in addition to finisher’s awards.

Stewart Tunnel 50 Mile Course

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Stewart Tunnel 50 Mile Aid Stations

Aid Station Mile Crew Drop Bag Pacer Note: Cutoff: (inbound)

Belleville/Start/ 0/49.6 Y/Y Y N Belleville- 6 pm Finish Community Park

Tunnel 5.5/44.1 N/N N N/N Tunnel 4:35 pm

Monticello 9/40.6 Y/Y Y N/Y Monticello 3:45 pm

Gutzmer Road 13.1/36.5 N/N N N/N Marathon 2:45 pm Turnaround

Monroe 20.4/29.2 Y/Y Y N/Y Swiss Colony 1:00 pm

Town Center 24.8 N N N Turnaround -- Rd.

Each aid station may add to the general faire with their own special touch. Fireball might be available upon request. If your diet has special needs (vegan, NSGN, gluten free, fruitarian, carnivore), please bring your own special treats. Aid stations may run low or out of your favorite food.

Stewart tunnel 50K

PACKET PICK UP & PRE-RACE MEETING: Saturday August 3, 2019 4 - 7 pm at the Race HQ - Belleville Community Park No race day packet pickup!

Race Start Sunday, August 4, 2019 6:45 am: Pre-race Briefing for 50K racers

WHEN: Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 7:00 AM until Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 6:00 PM - 11 hour cut off.

START/FINISH: The 50K race starts and ends in Belleville, WI at the Belleville Community Park (39 N River Street, Belleville, Wisconsin 53508)

DISTANCE: 50K course is an out and back to Belleville, WI. Runners will pass through a tunnel twice.

OVERALL CUT OFF: 11 hours, or 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 4, 2019.

AWARDS: All finishers get a medal. You must finish within 11 hours to earn an official finish and your finisher award. Top 3 male and female finishers receive special awards in addition to finisher’s awards.

Stewart Tunnel 50K Course

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Stewart Tunnel 50K Aid Stations

Aid Station Mile Crew Drop Bag Note: Cutoff: (Inbound)

Belleville 0/31.1 Y/Y Y Start/Finish 6 pm Sunday

Tunnel 5.5/25.6 N/N N/N Tunnel Rd. 4:05 pm Sunday

Monticello 9/22.1 Y/Y Y/Y Monticello 2:50 pm Sunday

Gutzmer Rd 13.1/18 N/N N/N Gutzmer Rd. 1:25 pm Sunday

County Rd. 15.5 N N Turnaround FF Aid stations along the trail will have homemade treats and typical aid station foods, such as cookies, PB & J, soda, chips, and candy. If your diet has special needs (vegan, NSGN, gluten free, fruitarian, carnivore), please bring your own special treats.

Muskie marathon

PACKET PICK UP: Saturday August 3, 2019 4 -7 pm at Race HQ - Belleville Community Park

Race Start Sunday 8:00 am, August 4, 2019 7:45 am: Pre-race Briefing for marathoners

WHEN: Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM - 10 hour cut off. START/FINISH: The Muskie Marathon starts and ends in Belleville, WI at the Belleville Community Park (39 N River Street, Belleville, Wisconsin 53508)

DISTANCE: 26.1 course is an out and back to Belleville, WI. Runners will pass through a tunnel twice.

OVERALL CUT OFF: 10 hours, or 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 4, 2019.

AWARDS: All finishers get medal. You must finish within 10 hours to earn an official finish and your finisher award. Top 3 male and female finishers receive special awards in addition to finisher’s awards.

Muskie Marathon Course

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Muskie Marathon Aid Stations

Aid Station Mile Drop Bag Crew Note: Cutoff: (inbound)

Belleville 0/26.2 Y Y Belleville- 6:00 pm Community park

Tunnel 5.5/20.7 N/N N/N Tunnel Rd. 4:00 pm

Monticello 9/17.2 Y/Y Y/Y Monticello- 2:30 pm E. Lake Ave.

Gutzmer Rd. 13.1 N N Turnaround

Aid stations along the trail will have homemade treats and typical aid station foods, such as cookies, PB & J, soda, chips, and candy. If your diet has special needs (vegan, NSGN, gluten free, fruitarian, carnivore), please bring your own special treats.

Mini Muskie Half marathon

PACKET PICK UP Saturday August 3, 2019 4 - 7 pm - Belleville Community Park (Race HQ)

Race Start Sunday 9:00 am, August 4, 2019 8:45 am: Pre-race Briefing for marathoners

WHEN: Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 9:00 AM until Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 6:00 PM - 9 hour cut off.

START/FINISH: The Mini Muskie Marathon starts and ends in Belleville, WI at the Belleville Community Park (39 N River Street, Belleville, Wisconsin 53508)

DISTANCE: 13.1 course is an out and back to Belleville, WI. Runners will pass through a tunnel twice. There will be a turnaround indicator like a sign or cone or both.

OVERALL CUT OFF: 9 hours, or 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 4, 2019.

AWARDS: All finishers get medal. You must finish within 9 hours to earn an official finish and your finisher award. Top 3 male and female finishers receive special awards in addition to finisher’s awards.

Muskie Marathon Course

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Aid Station Mile Note:

Belleville 0/13.1 Belleville-Community Park

Tunnel 5.5/7.7 Tunnel Rd.

Turnaround/No Aid 6.6

Drop Bags Runners are allowed drop bags at designated aid stations. Please see the Aid Station Info Charts for aid stations that do allow drop bags. 100 mile and 100K Runners may leave their drop bags at the checkin-in area for delivery to aid stations between 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on August 2. 7:00 pm is the final cut off for race organization to receive drop bags. All other race distance runners may leave their drop bags at the check-in area for delivery to aid stations between 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on August 3. 7:00 pm is the final cut off for race organization to receive drop bags.

When can I pick up my drop bags if I DNF or once I am finished? Aid stations will bring drop bags back to the finish at Belleville Community Park in Belleville, WI (39 N River Street, Belleville, Wisconsin 53508) after they close. You can check the cut off times chart for an approximation on when the aid station closes. Keep in mind that it takes some time to take down and pack the aid station and drive back to Belleville.

Drop bag rules: Keep them small!. Drop bag needs to be labelled with runner’s full name, bib number, and aid station destination. Runners should be especially careful to write clearly and in bold so that aid stations can retrieve their bags when they come into the aid station. Please use a bag that is resealable and sturdy. We recommend making drop bags waterproof in case it rains. Race organization is not responsible for your drop bags before, during, or after the race. Please don’t put valuables in your drop bags. Drop bags that are left after the race will be donated to charity. Drop bags that do not comply with the rules set forth above will not be taken to aid stations. NOTE: We do not mail drop bags.

Recommended Gear for Drop Bags: Battery Pack and Cord to charge your devices (many aid stations will not have a way to charge your devices, please plan ahead) Gaiters Warm jacket (down jacket, fleece) Warm Pants/Running tights Johnny Cash Albums Hat & gloves Sleeping bag Hiking poles Electrolytes, caffeine pills & any medicine you might need Extra batteries

Alcoholic beverages Extra headlamp Plastic baggies (gallon & sandwich size) Extra water bottle(s) Spare socks, shoes, shorts, shirt Blister kit Your favorite foods, gels, snacks, drinks Wet wipes Book

Badger Trail Races Official Rules 1. All runners MUST check-in the morning of your race so that we know you have started the race and are on the course. If you do not check-in, we will assume that you did not start and will list you as a DNS. 2. Runner bib must be worn on the outer layer of clothing you are wearing. Aid station volunteers need to know your number so they can check you in/out. It is the runner’s responsibility to ensure that you have been checked into and out of each aid station. If you fail to check in and out and you do not have a time listed for any aid station you will be disqualified. No Exceptions. 3. ABSOLUTELY NO LITTERING! You will be disqualified, banned from any race we are a part of and publicly shamed on Ten junk Miles Podcast if you, your crew or your pacers are caught littering. In order to remain in good standing with our partners and host towns and ensure that the race can be permitted in future years, we must respect the course and the land it covers. Besides, littering is unnecessary, annoying and downright lazy. The top of your gel packet is litter. 4. No aid is allowed from a moving bike/vehicle. 5. Runners must follow the marked course at all times. If you should inadvertently depart from the course, you must return to the point where you left the course and continue from there (i.e., no bushwacking and joining up with the course at a different location). 6. Runners/crew may not stash supplies along the trail. 7. We love friendly and well behaved dogs. But your dog must be kept on a leash at all times. Unruly dogs, children or spouses will be asked to leave and if that request is not honored your runner will be disqualified. 8. The race has a medical director and several medical professionals. All aid station captains are experienced in the sport. If any of them instruct you to stop, your day is over. All decisions of medical personnel or the aid station captain are final. 9. Pacers are allowed for the 100, 100k and 50 Mile. a. 100 Mile pacer may join their runner at the Finish Line aid station (Belleville/Aid Station 8) the second time through (mile 38.8) or at any aid station allowing crew beyond that point. b. 100K pacer may join their runner at the halfway point in Orangeville, IL (Aid Station 6, Mile 31) or at any aid station allowing crew beyond that point. c. 50 Mile pacer may join their runner at mile 29.5 (Aid Station 4) or at any aid station allowing crew after that point. 10. Runners are allowed one pacer at a time, but may use as many total pacers as they wish (or as logistically possible, at least)(except for the last mile - bring the whole family for all we care!). Pacers are responsible for their transportation to and from each aid station. For example, if you are only pacing a section of the course when you are finished you need to organize a ride back to your car in advance. Trail runners are nice. I'm sure someone will give you a lift.

11. No muling. Runners must carry their own supplies and not use their pacer as a pack mule. It's called "cheating." 12. All parking signs must be followed. Some of the access to the aid stations are along winding country roads and parking is limited. Please use common sense when parking and do not block anyone in. 13. If you decide to drop from the race, make certain that proper procedures are followed: THE RUNNER OR CREW MUST NOTIFY RACE PERSONNEL AT ONCE AT THE CLOSEST AID STATION. This policy is for your safety. We want to keep track of our runners along the course. Failure to notify race management of your drop will disqualify you from future editions. 14. Supplies used for drop bags must be in a durable bag, clearly marked with the runners bib number and the station to which it is to be delivered. Please keep the size of drop bags reasonably. Most drop bags will be returned to the finish line by noon on Sunday. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST, STOLEN OR FORGOTTEN ARTICLES. ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE FOR RETURN OF ANY ITEMS NOT PICKED UP ON SUNDAY. 15. Abuse of volunteers, crews, or anyone associated with the race there to assist you in completing this race will not be tolerated. This includes physical as well as verbal. There is never an excuse to treat people poorly that are out there for YOU at all hours of the day and night. YOU paid to do this. Please be nice to everyone as volunteers are such an important part of ultrarunning. We need them. Please make sure to thank them and help them have as much fun as possible. 99% of runners understand this and are baffled that this even needs to be written but with each race I'm sure we've all heard stories of the runners that are feeling really down and take it out on the last person they should--the volunteer. 16. Cut off times are enforced as 'outward bound' times from each aid station. You need to have left the aid station by the posted cut off time. Arguing with volunteers or otherwise trying to convince them of letting you continue is inappropriate. Cut off times are strictly enforced. 17. Running is fun. Keep telling yourself that and enjoy the trip. We know this is going to be an adventure for sure! 18. All rules and the interpretation of the rules are subject to the sole discretion of the RD. In the event that the RD’s disagree the dispute will be resolved via beer mile. 19. You may not change races during the race. You cannot upgrade or downgrade. If you fail to finish the race you signed up for it is a “DNF” or “Did Not Finish.” We won’t make you a 50 mile finisher or a marathon finisher, etc. Just take it. It happens,

Contact Information

Race Directors

Scotty Kummer - 312-523-6725 Adam Benkers - 608-225-2986

Medical Director - Chalayne Palmgren - 1-651-398-4120

DNR: John Arthur 1-608-523-4427 [email protected] (Property Manager of DNR - Badger State Trail)

THIS RACE DOESN’T HAPPEN WITHOUT OUR SPONSORS:

Ornery Mule Racing: Your Monticello AS hosts. They put on many different trail and ultra races in Illinois and Wisconsin. Ten Junk Miles does Aid Stations at several of them. Great events, great company, great people. Do their races!!! https://www.ornerymuleracing.com

FAQ

Can I pick up my packet race day at the start line? No. Per the book packet pickup is only at the designated times/places.