Death Valley Running Races

DEATH VALLEY 100

PARTICIPANT’S GUIDE

AUGUST 3-4, 2002

Death Valley 100 DESCRIPTION

The Death Valley 100 mile endurance run will be held August 3, 2002. The spectacular course showcases the best of Death Valley National Park and includes stunningly beautiful Titus Canyon and its 27 miles of dirt roads. 73 miles will be held on paved roads and have been coordinated to minimize automobile traffic. Runners will be self- sufficient and will have one crew vehicle to supply dedicated aid and support. Heat management will be a primary challenge as temperatures exceed 120-130 degrees F, making Death Valley 100 the “World’s Hottest Hundred.”

RUNNER RULES

START No crewing allowed for first 5.5 miles (Devil’s Golf Course Jct). Plan accordingly and carry enough fluids for this stretch.

CHECKPOINTS You must check in to each checkpoint using your race number. See “Checkpoint, Mileage & Pace Chart.”

TRAVEL Runners must remain to the outside left lane facing oncoming traffic, and must stay between the white line and the shoulder of the road. Your crew will cross the road and come to you with aid.

NIGHTIME From dusk until dawn, reflective vests are mandatory, and attached glowsticks, flashing safety lights, or other illumination products are highly recommended. You may want a flashlight through Titus Canyon.

MEDICAL Use of IVs or related medical products will result in instant disqualification, but they are mandatory if deemed medically necessary.

DROP If you elect to drop, you must immediately notify a patrolling or checkpoint race official.

ILLEGAL AID Illegal aid includes accepting aid or artificial shade from, or drafting off a moving vehicle. Pacers may not provide physical aid to their runner. Illegal aid may result in instant disqualification.

Death Valley 100 PACER RULES

Pacers are not allowed between the Start in Badwater and Titus Canyon Junction (mile 51.4). Pacers are allowed between Titus Canyon Junction and the Finish in Stovepipe Wells. No more than one pacer per runner at any given point between Titus Canyon Junction and Stovepipe Wells. “Muling” is allowed, but physical aid is strictly forbidden. Pacers must abide by all Runner Rules.

CREW RULES

START No crewing allowed for first 5.5 miles (Devil’s Golf Course Jct). Crew caravan will leave after start and begin crewing their runner at Devil’s Golf Course Jct.

VEHICLES Crew vehicles must use pullouts and wide shoulders on the right and pull completely off the roadway when stopped. Crews may only support their runner when their vehicle is stopped and they cautiously cross the road to meet their runner. Crewing from a moving vehicle is strictly forbidden. Flashing hazards must be used the entire race. No more than one crew vehicle on the course per runner at any time.

BICYCLES Bicycles are not allowed on the course at any time.

COURSE OFFICIALS

At least two race officials and two medical officials will patrol the course. Six non-aid checkpoints will record your split times.

LODGING & GAS

Host hotel is TBD, but will be announced shortly. Furnace Creek Inn and Ranch Resort, www.furnacecreekresort.com, 760-786-2345 Stovepipe Wells Village, www.furnacecreekresort.com, 760-786-2387

Gasoline is offered in Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells, and Beatty. Plan ahead.

Death Valley 100 MISCELLANEOUS

Email will be the primary method of race updates and communications.

Entry fees will be refunded according to the following schedule: 100% until 5/1/02 66% 5/2/02 to 7/1/02 0% after 7/1/02

CONTACT INFORMATION

Louise Cooper, RD 7711 Marlborough Ct. Canoga Park, CA 91304-5234 [email protected]

CHECKPOINT, MILEAGE & PACE CHART

CHECKPOINT DISTANCE LEG LEADER 24 HOUR 30 HOUR CUTOFF Badwater 0 0 6:00 AM 6:00 AM 6:00 AM 6:00 AM Furnace Creek (Hwy 190 Jct) 16.4 16.4 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM Beatty Cutoff Jct 28.2 11.8 10:15 AM 11:45 AM 1:15 PM 2:15 PM Hells Gate (Hwy 374 Jct) 38.2 10 11:45 AM 2:15 PM 4:15 PM 5:45 PM Titus Canyon Jct 51.4 13.2 2:00 PM 5:30 PM 8:30 PM 10:00 PM Hwy 267 Jct 78 26.6 6:30 PM 12:30 AM 4:45 AM 6:15 AM Hwy 190 Jct 92.9 14.9 9:00 PM 4:15 AM 9:30 AM 11:00 AM Stovepipe Wells 100.3 7.4 10:00 PM 6:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM Note: Times are approximate and should be used only as a general guide. Cutoff deadlines strictly enforced.

Death Valley 100 RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2002 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Registration and Check-in Location TBD Bib distribution (must present photo identification) Shirt distribution Reflective vest/bib check

1:00 PM Pre-Race Briefing Location TBD Attendance by all runners is mandatory Crews strongly encouraged to attend Race rules and updates

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2002 4:00 AM – 5:30 AM Parking at Start Parking officials will direct traffic

6:00 AM START!! No crewing for first 5.5 miles Crewing begins at Devil’s Golf Course Jct (mile 5.5) Crew vehicles will caravan to Devil’s GC Jct a few minutes after Start

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2002 6:00 AM 24 Hour Cutoff

12:00 PM RACE END

2:00 PM Awards Presentation Overall male & female Top 3 male & female Sub-24 hour Sub-30 hour

Death Valley 100