WILSON CREEK FROZEN 50K (+ 20 MILE + 10 MILE)
If you are looking for an epic adventure on the trails in January, you will not be disappointed. The Owyhee Mountains in Southern Idaho are spectacular this time of year, coming with the possibility of mud, snow, ice, and a wild horse sighting if you are lucky. We could be treated to anything from temps in the 40s with egregious mud to sub-zero, arctic conditions with wind and ice like you have never seen before. Come prepared and bring your good attitude and sense of adventure. You need to carry at least two water bottles or a hydration pack. This is not your fall road marathon that has fully stocked aid stations every mile. 50k and 20 mile runners are advised to bring traction devices and/or trekking poles, an emergency whistle, space blanket, and possibly even a headlamp. Please read through the information on the website to be fully informed. http://frozen50k.pickledfeetultras.com
Age Limits: Pickled Feet Ultra Running reserves the right to deny entry into the race based on age (youth). To enter the 10 Mile, kids 18 and under must have parental approval (and possibly supervision if young or inexperienced enough); as a rule, we are not allowing kids under 18 to register for the 50k or 20 Mile. We know there are kids who could be exceptions to this exclusion. If you are one of those kids who wants to run the longer distances, let's talk, and you might be able to convince us to let you run.
Packet Pickup & Runner Check In
Packet pickup will be held Thursday, January 17 and Friday, January 18 at The Pulse Running & Fitness in Meridian, Idaho from 10am to 6pm. You will not receive your race number with your packet. Race numbers and timing chips will be handed out when you check in at the race start. Check in at the starting line is mandatory, as is customary in trail ultra races. Runner checkin will be held in the hour before each race start, ending 15 minutes before race start time, so please arrive early enough to park, go potty, and get your number and timing chip on before the start time.
Location
About 30 minutes south of Nampa, Idaho, on Wilson Creek Road off Hwy. 78 west of the Hwy. 45 junction. The Nampa Rec Center is a good place to park if you want to carpool with other runners. Visit the website for driving directions.
50K
Start: 7:00 am, Saturday, January 19, 2013
Aid Stations: Mile 7.5, 18, 20.3, 24.3, 26.3, and the finish.
Cutoff: 50k runners will have until 2:30 pm (7.5 hours) to complete the first 20 mile loop to be allowed to continue on the second 10.5 mile loop.
Elevation: ~6250 feet; high point ~5300’, low point ~2800’
Course: About 50/50 singletrack and rugged ATV doubletrack. As the 50k is composed of the 20 (~4500' gain) & 10 (~1750' gain) Mile courses, please see their course descriptions below for more details.
20 Mile
Start: 7:00 am, Saturday, January 19, 2013
Aid: Mile 7.5, Mile 18, and the finish.
Elevation Gain: ~4500 feet
Course: Some of the grades especially on the descent from Wilson Peak can be very steep and especially hazardous if icy and/or muddy. Be cautious and smart. The 20 Mile loop is about 30% singletrack, 55% doubletrack, and 15% dirt (or mud) road.
10 Mile
Start: 9:00 am, Saturday, January 19, 2013
Aid: 10 mile runners will have aid at mile 4, 6 & the finish.
Elevation Gain: ~1750 feet
Course: Stunning and moderately easy route through the lower hills including a trip through the breathtaking Reynolds Creek ‘red canyon.’ 90% singletrack.