23rd Annual Island Runner Elk/Beaver Ultras
Victoria, B.C., Canada
Saturday, May 1, 2010, 6:00 a.m.
100K, 50-Mile, 50K Ultramarathons
26.2 Miles - First-Timers Marathon
Glenn Jaques 25-Mile Ultra Walk
2010 ACU 50K National Championship
Race Details
Event Date
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Event Name
Island Runner Elk/Beaver Ultras (Four different running distances and one walking distance).
Starting Times
6:00 a.m. sharp for all runners and 25 Mile walkers
Cut-Off Time
5:00 p.m. - all runners and walkers must finish in 11 hours or sooner.
Distances
- 100 Kilometres - certified - accurately measured (10 laps).
- 50 Miles - certified - accurately measured (8 laps plus 470 metres).
- 50 Kilometres - certified - accurately measured (5 laps).
- 26.2 Miles - First-Timers Marathon - accurately measured (4 laps plus 2.2 Kilometres)
- 25 Miles, Walking Division only, - certified - accurately measured (4 laps).
Course
All trails, very flat, good footing, excellent condition. Definitely a runner-friendly, P.R. type course!
Start/Finish
Covered Shelter, Beaver Lake parking lot, on the Patricia Bay Highway, 10 kilometres north of Victoria, 20 kilometres south of Victoria airport and ferry terminal. Easy access to Start/Finish area, good parking.
Registration
- Online registration available at www.eventsonline.ca.
- Registrations will be accepted by mail up to one week before race day. Day-of-race entrants will only be accepted should entry limit not be reached.
Entry Limits
The first 200 entries will be accepted. Elite or far-travelled athletes will receive special consideration.
Confirmation
Race confirmation and detailed instructions will be e-mailed to all registrants by April 25, 2010
Entry Fee
- $55.00 for the 25 Mile Ultrawalk. Please register before April 25, 2010.
- $60.00 for the "First-Timers" Marathon. Please register before April 25, 2010.
- $65.00 for the 50K Division. Please register before April 25, 2010.
- $75.00 for the 50 Mile Division. Please register before April 25, 2010.
- $85.00 for the 100K Division. Please register before April 25, 2010.
- $125.00 for day-of-race procrastinators (all distances). No t-shirt, no excuses, no whining, you’re late!
Age Categories
Open Men (20-39), Open Women (20-39), Master Men (40+), Master Women (40+).
Services
Water at 5 locations on the course, washrooms at 5 locations, sheltered clothing drop, food, defizzed coke, Gatorade and water at start/finish area and approximately half way on the 10K loop.
Aid
Fruit and cookies supplied, bring your own personal drinks and energy food.
Medical
B.C. Ambulance Service will be available on call for the duration of the race.
Awards
Trophies for top male and female in all four competitive divisions.
Draw Prizes
Numerous merchandise prizes are donated by local merchants for random draws.
Shirts
An attractive Adidas jacket for the first 50 registrations before April 25, 2010.
Banquet
A pre-race pasta carbo loading dinner is available for all participants following package pick-up, April 30.
Results
Detailed computer results will be e-mailed within one week following the race. Same day results on the PIH web site.
Internet
Hit our entertaining Web Site - pih.bc.ca - for information, past race results and links to on-line registration.
Information
Contact:
Carlos Castillo, Race Director, Island Runner Elk/Beaver Ultras
1732 Llandaff Place
Victoria, B.C., V8N 4V1
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