Race Guide 2021

2021 Race Guide

Mountain Vista High School July 23rd 7:00pm Highlands Ranch, Colorado

www.chasethemoonrace.com From the Staff...

With 2020 in the past, the Bear Chase Race staff is focused and looking forward to getting the running community back on its feet and all of you to the starting line! We are excited to welcome veterans and newcomers alike to our races, and our goal has always remained to provide a positive and fun race experience, no matter your ability or experience. Last year we added another goal – to be a positive example for the running community and to do things “the right way” during restrictive times. We asked you to take on the task of helping us to achieve this goal and could not have received a better outcome. Your patience, understanding, and willingness to support our COVID protocols contributed to successful events (albeit limited) at Chase the Moon and Rock Hawk, without incident. Thankfully, our 2021 COVID safety protocols have been relaxed to align with CDC, state & county guidelines. We also continue to follow recommendations from our medical team at the University of Colorado Hospital, along with best practice inputs from Colorado Event Task Force Committee, and other events nationwide. And, while our events will feel a little more like normal, each runner is encouraged to take additional precautions as needed for individual personal comfort. We are grateful and honored to have you running alongside us this year and thank you for joining us at the Bear Chase Race Series events. We wish you all you all a safe, enjoyable, and memorable race experience on the trails!

~ David Manthey, Race Director ~ Chad Wilson, Assistant Race Director COVID-19

Protocols All runners, volunteers, and spectators must adhere to the protocols stated below while in attendance at the 2021 Bear Chase Race Series events. It is the responsibility of each race attendee to exercise additional personal precautions as needed for individual comfort.

• Do not participate or attend if you have tested positive for COVID-19 or are exhibiting symptoms related to COVID-19, or have had symptoms within the two weeks prior to the race • If you begin to exhibit symptoms related to COVID-19 during the race, leave immediately, and notify the race director via E-mail • Make a conscious effort to maintain physical distancing in the Start/Finish area and aid stations • Face coverings are recommended in the Start/Finish area when unable to maintain physical distancing • Face coverings are not required on course, but runners should clearly communicate when passing each other so that the runner being passed can step to the side of the trail • Staggered start times and a rolling start may be used to aid physical distancing at the start, and to spread everyone out on the course • Aid station volunteers will wear gloves, and serve fluids in a “no touch” manner • Anyone seen intentionally ignoring safety protocols or being disrespectful to runners, volunteers, or staff will be disqualified and asked to leave immediately Race Overview

Runners will follow a beautiful, rolling 10.3-mile course in the Highlands Ranch Backcountry Wilderness area, consisting of 98% dirt trail with approximately 870 feet of elevation gain per lap. The course is considered minimal technical difficulty, with wide-open and exposed views; Perfect for a race under a full moon! The race will begin under a Rocky Mountain sunset, continue throughout the night beneath the illumination of the full moon, and finish as the sun rises again in the east to paint the foothills with alpenglow. The course will be well marked with colored stake flags, flagging, and reflective signs. All runners will also be required to run with a headlamp or other light source during the race,

Leave No Trace To minimize trash on the trails, Chase the Moon is a CUP-FREE RACE. This means paper cups will not be provided for water and will only be used for Gatorade and soda. All runners will be responsible for carrying their own refillable hand-held bottle or hydration system. Runners will be required to throw their paper cups away before leaving the aid station. Any runner found intentionally leaving cups, gel wrappers, or other trash on the trail will be disqualified. Race Overview

Date/Start Times Friday, July 23rd 7:00PM Location Mountain Vista High School 10585 Mountain Vista Ridge Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126 Registration and Race Online registration is available until 11:59pm Thursday, July 22 via Packet Pick-Up www.chasethemoonrace.com. There will be no race-day registration. Race packets will be available at the Start/Finish area. We strongly recommend arriving early. A valid photo identification is required to pick up race packets. Photocopies or smartphone photos of IDs are allowed for runners picking up packets for fellow runners. Captains are responsible for picking up packets for their team members. Race shirt exchanges may be made after the race start, and subject to availability. Parking Parking will be at Mountain Vista High School in both East and West lots. Parking areas adjacent to the start/finish area will be closed off to runners and spectators, accessible by race staff and volunteers only. Camp Gear Drop-Off/ A drop-off area will be available near the Start/Finish for all race participants Pick-Up to unload camp and other gear. The drop-ff area will be closed to vehicle traffice from 6:30pm - 8:00am. Camp Sites Camp sites for both solo and relay teams will be located on the sports fields to the East of the Start/Finish area. Toilet Facilities Toilets and hand washing stations are located at the Start/Finish area. On course toilet is located at the Outlaw Aid Station. We ask race participants to reserve the toilets west of the Finish line for in- progress race runners. Race Bracelets **NEW THIS YEAR** Runners will receive a silicon bracelet matching the color of the course marking for their race field. The bracelet is intended to aid runners with course navigation, and to assist race staff and volunteers with ensuring runners are following the correct course. The bracelet is required to be worn throughout the race. Race Photos Our beloved photographer Twain Wilkins of Liberty Pro Imaging will be out on the course capturing photos of runners throughout the course. Downloadable race photos are included with registration Race Overview

Parking Location Map

Parking

Solo Runner Parking

Volunteer/Accessibility Parking

RV/Camper Parking

Gear Drop-Off Zone

Start/Finish

Camping Area

2021 Chase the Moon – Event Layout Race Overview

Start/Finish Area

2021 Chase the Moon – Start/Finish Map Race Overview

Timing Timing services for Chase the Moon are provided by Hal Sports. For solo runners, your bib is your timing chip! It is important that you do not fold, crumple or alter your bib as that may damage your chip. Trail runners may be used to folding the edges or sides of their bib to make it smaller, however doing so at Chase the Moon may render the timing chip unreadable by the timing pad and leave you without an official race time. To offset this, we have made the race bibs smaller. Relay team members will wear a removable ankle chip while running, and then pass that chip to your teammate at the relay transition zone, next to the Start/Finish line.

Runner tracking app, and results are available at: www.halsports.net

Course Cutoff The Start/Finish cutoff will be at 5:45am. Runners of all fields will not be allowed to begin a new loop after this time. The Outlaw cutoff will be at 6:15am. Runners will not be allowed to proceed past Outlaw after this time and will be directed back to the Start/Finish via the fire road (1 mile from Start/Finish) with their race completed after crossing the finish line. Runners that have made it through Outlaw prior to the Outlaw cutoff will be allowed to completed the remainder of their loop. Total mileage for all runners and teams will be calculated by the number of laps they complete before the finish line closes at 8:00am Race Fields

Solo Runners Start Time 7:00pm Course Color ORANGE Bracelet Color Course Overview Solo runners will run the 10.3-mile course, alternating directions each lap: Odd Laps - Counter clockwise loop Even Laps - Clockwise loop

Runners may opt to run continuously throughout the event, or take an extended break in between laps. At any point runners may declare their race over by notifying race or timing staff. Mileage accumulated to that point will be considered the finishing total Drop Bag Area Runners will have a designated area at the Start/Finish for a drop bag, tent, chairs, sleeping bag, cooler with food/fluids, additional gear, etc.) Crew Support Runners may receive crew support only from the Start/Finish area. Runners receiving crew support from any other area may be subject to disqualification Pacers Pacers are not allowed

WRONG WAY! RED and WHITE ribbons indicate wrong way. Race staff is not responsible for any ride- share fares you may incur if you choose to ignore these ribbons. We would, however, be grateful if you could pick us up some tacos on the way back to the Start/Finish. Race Fields

Solo Runners (Odd Laps)

6312.4 ft

6217.4 ft

6122.3 ft Elevation Start Outlaw AS Finish 6027.2 ft

5932.2 ft

0 0 mi 2 mi 4 mi 6 mi 8 mi

10 10 mi 10.3 Distance Race Fields

Solo Runners (Even Laps)

6312.4 ft

6217.4 ft

6122.3 ft Elevation Start Outlaw AS Finish 6027.2 ft

5932.2 ft

0 0 mi 2 mi 4 mi 6 mi 8 mi

10 10 mi 10.3 Distance Race Fields

3-Person Relay Teams Start Time 7:00pm Course Color ORANGE

Course Overview 3-Person relay runners will run the 10.3-mile course, alternating directions each lap: Odd Laps - Counter clockwise loop Even Laps - Clockwise loop

Relay teams do not have to keep a set order for each runner and can change position during the race (i.e. team member becomes sick or too tired to run). Relay team members may run consecutive laps without an exchange. Relay Exchange Relay exchanges will be made in the Relay Transition Area at the Start/Finish. On-deck runners will wait in the Relay Standby Area for the in-coming runner, then move to the Relay Transition Area after the runner crosses the timing mat. Relay teams are subject to disqualification if relay exchanges are made outside of this area. Drop Bag Area Relay teams will have a designated area at the Start/Finish for a drop bag, tent,

Crew Support Runners may receive crew support only from the Start/Finish area. Runners

Pacers Pacers are not allowed

3-Person Relay (Odd Laps)

6312.4 ft

6217.4 ft

6122.3 ft Elevation Start Outlaw AS Finish 6027.2 ft

5932.2 ft

0 0 mi 2 mi 4 mi 6 mi 8 mi

10 10 mi 10.3 Distance Race Fields

3-Person Relay (Even Laps)

6312.4 ft

6217.4 ft

6122.3 ft Elevation Start Outlaw AS Finish 6027.2 ft

5932.2 ft

0 0 mi 2 mi 4 mi 6 mi 8 mi

10 10 mi 10.3 Distance Race Fields

5-Person Relay Teams Start Time 7:00pm Course Color Bracelet Color BLUE (Even Laps) Course Overview 5-Person relay runners will run a split loop of the 10.3-mile course, alternating with each team lap: Team Odd Laps (yellow markings) - 5.3-mile Western loop Team Even Laps (blue markings) - 7.0-mile Eastern loop

All five-person teams MUST adhere to the odd/even lap order, and stay on the respectively colored marked course. Not adhering to these rules may result in team disqualification. Relay teams do not have to keep a set order for each runner and can change position during the race (i.e. team member becomes sick or too tired to run). Relay team members may run consecutive laps without an exchange. Relay Exchange Relay exchanges will be made in the Relay Transition Area at the Start/Finish. On-deck runners will wait in the Relay Standby Area for the in-coming runner, then move to the Relay Transition Area after the runner crosses the timing mat. Relay teams are subject to disqualification if relay exchanges are made outside of this area. Drop Bag Area Relay teams will have a designated area at the Start/Finish for a drop bag, tent, chairs, sleeping bag, cooler with food/fluids, additional gear, etc.) Crew Support Runners may receive crew support only from the Start/Finish area. Runners receiving crew support from any other area may be subject to disqualification Pacers Pacers are not allowed

5-Person Relay Western Loop (Odd Laps)

6132.4 ft

6082.3 ft

Start Finish Outlaw AS

6032.3 ft Elevation

5982.2 ft

5932.2 ft

3 3 mi 0 0 mi 1 mi 2 mi 4 mi 5 mi 5.3mi Distance Race Fields

5-Person Relay Eastern Loop (Even Laps)

6312.6 ft

6238.2 ft

6163.9 ft Elevation

6089.5 ft

Start Outlaw AS Finish

6015.1 ft

3 3 mi 6 mi 0 0 mi 1 mi 2 mi 4 mi 5 mi 7.0 Distance Aid Stations

The course will be supported with two aid stations, at “Outlaw” (Mile 4.3) and the Start/Finish (Mile 10.3). Solo, 3-Person, and 5-Person odd lap runners will pass through Outlaw Aid Station on course. 5-Person even lap course will pass near Outlaw AS a mile from the start of the lap. Each aid station will be stocked with various hydration and food options, along with Kleenex, bug repellant, and Vaseline.

Aid Station Offerings Hydration Food • Water • Chips/Crackers • Watermelon • Gatorade • Pretzels • Oranges • Soda • Pickles • Bananas • Coffee (S/F Only) • Cookies • Honey-Stinger Gels • M&Ms • Bean and tortilla rolls • Skittles • PB&J mini-sandwiches • Snickers Medical and Safety

Medical Response CU Sports Medicine is responsible for providing all medical responses during the race. The medical staff and tent is located at the Start/Finish area, and Outlaw Aid Station will have basic first-aid supplies. Runners experiencing a medical emergency on course will need to go to the nearest aid station, timing checkpoint, or report the emergency to a passing runner. Medical evacuations will only be reserved for serious or critical medical needs such that the injured party can not physically move under their own ability.

Runner Safety All runners should follow general safety precautions as one would take while training on trails in remote areas.

Course Terrain 98% of the course is ran on dirt trail. Expect loose and rocky terrain with uneven surfaces. This terrain can be of a further challenge after sunset with limited to no light. Runners should carry a light source with them while on course, but it is not required to be used.

Weather All runners are expected to be prepared for any weather condition and the race will continue on rain or shine, except in the event of hazardous weather conditions such as lightning, Runners in the vicinity of either the Start/Finish area, or Outlaw will be not be allowed to progress further until it has been determined safe to resume. Runners on course should take necessary safety precautions: Signs of an imminent lightning strike include hair standing on end, or a buzzing/cracking sound. Immediately descend to a low dry point on the course or in the area. Do not shelter under a tree or rock overhang. Remove metal objects and packs, and separate from other runners. Crouch down with both feet together, breath, and patiently wait out the storm.

Wildlife Runners are required to respect the wildlife by not approaching, feeding, or harming wildlife. Race participants observed violating this are subject to race disqualification. Rattlesnakes have been observed on the trail in previous years. If encountered on the trail, do not approach. Slowly back away, allowing the snake plenty of room. In most cases the snake will move along on it’s own. Do not attempt to move the snake with sticks or rocks. This will further antagonize the snake and increase its defensive posture. Slowly proceed forward after the snake has left the trail, listening for any indication the snake is nearby. Post-Race

Awards All runners will receive a glow-in-the-dark finisher’s medal. Solo ultra runners who complete 100K will receive a one-of-a-kind, glow-in-the-dark belt buckle. Trophies will be awarded for the following: • Solo (Men’s and women’s top three places) • Team Relay (First-place teams only) • Men’s 5-person • Men’s 3-person • Women’s 5-person • Women’s 3-person • Mixed 5-person • Mixed 3-person

100-Mile Challenge Are you up for the 100-Mile Challenge? A special challenge just for our 3-person relay division; if the 1st Place, 3-person team breaks 100 miles total within 12 hours, they will receive a $500 cash prize! (NOTE: With this year’s extended finish line of 8am, 3-person teams will need to cross the finish line within 12 hours of when their team started the race.)

Post-Race Join us in the Start/Finish area for your post-race celebration and recovery with food and various drinks to include Bing energy drink and non-alcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing. Gratitude

Volunteers Be sure to thank the 2-dozen volunteers during the race who are supporting you to make your Chase the Moon experience fantastic. If you have friends and family who would be interested in volunteering, please have them sign up at: http://www.chasethemoonrace.com

Sponsors/Vendors

Race Communication Supported by

AOV Inc Bear Chase Race Series Runners Edge of the Rockies Director: David Manthey [email protected] 303.320.EDGE (3343) www.BearChaseRaceSeries.com | www.RunnersEdgeoftheRockies.com