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The Course

Description

The course starts near the Taneum Junction campground on Road 33.  Runners are on Road 33 for about one mile where they will turn left onto trail 1377.  At the trail split you will turn right onto trail 1326 which you will follow to Windy Pass.  Just before the pass you will turn left on trail 1377 that takes you all the way to the finish. The entire run is on trails (except for the first mile).  You can find the route on Green Trails map 241. 

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The course will be marked on the Friday before the race with yellow “Montrail” flagging (bright yellow flagging with Montrail in bold black print).  Please note that these trails are frequently used by dirt bikes; we hope there is no destruction or removing to the flagging. 

 Aid Stations 

·         Aid stations are marked on the course map.

·         Full aid stations are at approximately 12 and 21 miles.  There will be a selection of standard aid station fair (bananas, salt, cookies, chips, pbj, etc) and a sports drink.  These will be manned.

·         We will also have water only aid stations throughout the course.  There will be 2 before the 12 mile station, 1 between the 12 mile and 21 mile station and 2 between mile 21 and the finish.  These may or may not be manned.

·         Drop bags will be allowed at the two full aid stations at miles 12 and 21.  These will be delivered back to the start/finish.  NOTE: if you do not pick up your drop bag or arrange for its delivery its contents will be thrown away or donated to Goodwill.

·         There is virtually no course access from mile 12 until mile 21.  Please take your time at aid station #1 (mile 12) if you are not feeling good and evaluate if you are able to make it to 21.  If you do drop, notify the aid station captain.

·         Cut-offs: you must be to aid station #1 (mile 12) by 11:15 am and to aid station #2 by 2:00 pm to ensure that our volunteers get home at decent hour.  If this does not give you enough time, please consider the early start.

·         Be sure to check in at each aid station – show your number clearly.

 Crew

·         Crewing Cle Elum entails driving on narrow windy mountain roads that are used by logging trucks.

·         Dogs are not allowed on the course, but can be in the aid stations on-leash.

·         Click here for crewing directions.

Other Information 

·         The Kittitas County Radio Club will be on the course helping us keep track of you as you race through the hills.  Please make sure they see your number and to thank them for their volunteer time. 

·         No dogs or pacers allowed on the course (Forest Service rule).  Dogs on leash are permitted at start/finish area and in crewing areas.

·         Watch out for bees!  If you are allergic please plan to carry your own Epi-pin or Benedryl.

Finish Line

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