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2016 Birkie Trail Run & Trek Event Guide 2016 Birkie Trail Run & Trek Participant Guide Welcome to the Birkie Trail Run & Trek 2016! This participant guide contains everything you’ll need to know to be prepared for a great race day on October 1. The Birkie staff has been hard at work making certain that from bib pick-up, to the course, to aid stations, to post-race festivities, and everything in between, we’ve created the best possible race experience for you. As always, our number one priority is that you have a safe and successful race. Thanks, for participating in the 2016 Birkie Trail Run & Trek! We look forward to seeing soon! Let’s get started! Friday, September 30 Pre-Race Bib Pick-Up Bib pick-up is available at Birkie Ridge from 1:00pm to 8:00pm (directions on page 2). The first 750 participants to pick-up their bibs will receive a free 12-oz. HydraPak SoftFlask for use during the October 1st events. New this year, runners can check out our new Birkie Vendor Fair where over 16 vendors will gather with the latest running gear, clothing, shoes, socks, accessories, and more! Vendors will be on site during bib pick-up and on race day for any last-minute needs. Race Day Bib Pick-Up If you are unable to pick-up your bib on Friday, September 30, you may pick-up your bib on race day, October 1, just look for the registration table under the big tent at Birkie Ridge trailhead beginning at 6:30am. Bibs Your bib is a unique identifier and must be worn and visible at all times on race day. Bibs should be fastened to the front of your running attire with safety pins. All runners will have a chip in their bib with the exception of relay team members; only the relay team member running the final leg of the race will have a chip in his/her bib. Do not remove, alter or fold the timing chip in any way. 1 Late Race Registration Registration for individual events is available online or in person at Birkie Ridge until 8:00pm on Friday, September 30. Please note there is no race day registration. All Relay Teams must be registered by Wednesday, September 28th. Vendor Fair New this year! Check out our new Birkie Vendor Fair with great gear, clothing, and more! The Vendor Fair will be open during bib pick-up on Friday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm and again on race day from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Salomon Skratch Labs FITS Riverbrook Bike & Ski Hydro Flask RooSport Magnetic Pocket Bjorn Daehlie Mainstream Boutique Gear West The Corner Deli Bliz Eyewear Hayward Coffee Company Bergans of Norway Birkie Store Altra Running Shoes And more! Julbo Eyewear Saturday, October 1 Getting There The race start and finish lines are located at Birkie Ridge Trailhead on U.S. Highway 63. Whether coming from the north or south, Birkie Ridge is very easy to find. Watch for large yellow parking signs marking the entrance to Birkie Ridge on U.S. Highway-63. From Hayward, take U.S. Highway-63 north to the Birkie Ridge trailhead, located 12.5 miles north of Hayward, WI and 2.4-miles north of Seeley, Wisconsin. Look for large yellow parking signs directing you to turn right into Birkie Ridge on the east side of Highway 63. From Cable, take U.S. Highway-63 south to the Birkie Ridge trailhead, located 5-miles south of Cable, Wisconsin. Look for large yellow parking signs directing you to turn left into Birkie Ridge on the east side of Highway 63 Parking There is ample parking available at Birkie Ridge trailhead. Upon arrival, you’ll be directed to enter on the south end of the trailhead and guided to your parking spot. When it is time to leave, you’ll exit only to the north. Just follow the arrows! Please note, pets are not allowed on the race course or in the event tent at any time. Thank you! 2 Race Day Event Schedule 5:30 AM Ultra-Marathon Start – Presented by HydraPak 6:30 AM Bib Pick Up Opens 8:00 AM Marathon Start (25.8 miles) – Presented by CARLSON MD 8:30 AM Marathon Relay Start (25.8 miles) – Presented by FITS 9:00 AM Nordic Trek Start (10 miles) – Presented by Out There Shop 10:00 AM Half-Marathon Start (12.4 miles) – Presented by Hydro Flask 10:30 AM 5K Start – Presented by Corner Deli 11:00 AM Post-Race Party Begins – Food, Live Music, Celebration! 11:30 AM Kid's Warm Up & 1K Race 12:00 PM Overall Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half-Marathon, & 5K Awards 12:30 PM Age-group awards for Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K 3:00 PM Final Marathon Finishers 7:00 PM Post-race celebration continues at Rivers Eatery 8:00 PM Ultra-marathon champion awards and celebration at Rivers Eatery Race Courses The Birkie Trail Run & Trek shares common trails for all events. As such, the race courses will be fully marked with color-coded signage unique to each specific race. At various times during your run or trek you will see signs for other events. Please note the color designated for your event, be alert, and follow the correct events signs located along the trail! Designated colors are: 5K – red Half-marathon – yellow Marathon & Marathon relay - pink, Nordic Trek - green Additionally, each mile will be identified with mile markers, in corresponding colors, counting the miles down to the finish. For your convenience, course maps and elevation profiles are available at http://www.birkie.com/run/events/birkie-trail-run. 3 Aid Stations There are three aid station locations along the course route. Most aid stations are used twice as the courses loop back around; of course, this depends on each specific race. Each aid station will be fully supplied with water, Nuun Hydration, GU energy gels, fruit, and Clif Bars. There are toilet facilities and basic medical care available at each aid station. The 5k course has one drink aid station supplied with water and Nuun Hydration. Trail runs traverse difficult terrain and you can expect to add up to 20% more time per mile than in a road race. Participants should plan to carry their own hydration and nutrition supplies between stations. Aid Station Details – Marathon, Relay, Half, and Nordic Trek Marathon & Marathon Relay Aid Stations Miles from Miles from Miles to next Cut-Off Station Start Finish Station Time Birkie Ridge -Start 0 25.6 3.7 N/A Boedecker- 1 Southbound 3.7 21.9 5.8 N/A Boedecker - 2 Northbound 9.5 16.1 5.2 N/A Timber Trail- 12:00 3 Northbound 14.7 10.9 5 pm Timber Trail - 4 Southbound 19.7 5.9 3.3 1:00 pm 5 Fire Tower 23 2.6 2.6 2:15 pm 6 Birkie Ridge -Finish 25.6 0 0 3:00 pm Half-Marathon Aid Stations Miles from Miles from Miles to next Cut-Off Station Start Finish Station Time Birkie Ridge -Start 0 12.4 3.7 N/A Boedecker- 1 Southbound 3.7 8.7 2.3 N/A Boedecker - 2 Northbound 6.0 6.4 3.8 N/A 3 Fire Tower 9.8 2.6 2.6 2:15 pm 4 Birkie Ridge -Finish 12.4 0 0 3:00 pm 4 Nordic Trek Aid Stations Miles from Miles from Miles to next Cut-Off Station Start Finish Station Time Birkie Ridge -Start 0 9.8 3.7 N/A Boedecker- 1 Southbound 3.7 6.1 3.5 N/A 2 Fire Tower 7.2 2.6 2.6 2:15 pm 3 Birkie Ridge -Finish 9.8 0 0 3:00 pm Race Cut-off Times Participants will not be allowed to continue on the course past the cut-off times (noted on the preceding tables) and must reach the finish by 3:00pm to be considered an official finisher. Transport back to Birkie Ridge will be provided for those not making the cut-off times. Safety No headphones or ear buds are allowed on the course. Runners may be asked to withdraw from the race if, upon assessment, the event medical team feels that it is too dangerous for the runner to continue. Go Cup Free The ABSF is strongly encouraging participants to help make the Birkie Trail Run & Trek a clean race by hydrating with a SoftFlask or other personal hydration vessel. That being said, aid stations will continue to provide disposable cups to ensure hydration of all runners and trekkers. Just a reminder that the first 750 participants to pick-up their bibs will receive a free 12-oz. HydraPak SoftFlask for use during the October 1st events. Dropping Out If you need to drop-out of any race or the Nordic Trek, you must report to an aid station Chief or to the bib pick-up area at Birkie Ridge notifying them of your status. Please Share with Your Cheering Posse The only locations where the various race courses are accessible by roads are at designated aid stations. If you are planning to cheer on a runner at an aid station, please be mindful of the runners and volunteer staff. Please keep away from the immediate area around the workers and out of the way of runners and trekkers. Please note, access to the Fire Tower aid station is on a rough road and requires a high clearance vehicle.