CHECK
IN AND OUT of each aid station. Let someone
know if you drop. There are real safety concerns here.
AID Seven aid stations supply the run with a host
of great volunteers.
Aid #1 (top of Alpine Gulch, m.
7) is a pack-in aid; therefore, it is minimal, but
few runners really feel like eating this early in the
morning, anyway.
Aid #2 (Williams Creek, m. 15.7) is a big station with
everything from dishes of salt (use it!) to sandwiches.
Aid #3 (Carson, m. 21.5), again, fully stocked. Stock
up because the next stretch is 9.5 miles along the
Divide. Take 3 bottles.
Aid #4 (Divide Aid Station, m. 31). Totally stocked.
Again, after this, you have another 9 miles, but this
time you get to go downhill.
Aid #5 (Slumgullion, m. 40). Totally stocked. Get ready
for the third and last climb.
Aid #6 (Vickers upper ranch, m. 46.5). Plenty here,
but most just want to get to the park, which is
about 3 miles straight downhill. Don’t miss
the turn 1/2 mile past the aid.
Aid #7 (Finish line). Loads of fruit, sandwiches, drinks,
and other treats.
Note: there are 2 nine-mile stretches between aid up
on the Divide. Carry a lot and be ready for anything.
CREWS Crews are allowed at Williams Creek, mile 15.7,
Slumgullion, mile 40, and, of course, at the finish.
Crews, you may aid your runner only within a hundred
yards of the aid stations. No dogs allowed at the
aid stations (or, for that matter, on the course,
unless mandated for a medical condition). Also, please
park off the roads and drive at the speed limit.
Lake City Sheriff officers like to pick you up for
going five over, especially in town.
DROP
BAGS will be ferried to the following aid stations:
#2 (15.7), #3 (21.5), #5 (40). Send extra
gear. PACERS are allowed from mile 40 (aid #5, Slumgullion).
Pacers do not need to register, but please let the
aid station captain at Slum know you are leaving with
a pacer.
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