PIH Island Runner Elk/Beaver Ultra Run/Walk

26th Annual Elk/Beaver Ultra

Victoria BC, Canada
Saturday, May 11, 2013, 6:00 a.m.

100K, 50-Mile, 50K Ultramarathons
26.2 Miles - First-Timers Marathon
Glenn Jaques Ultra Walk

Online Entry Form (Now Closed)
Registered Participants
Printable Entry Form 2013
Results

The Event

Prairie Inn Harriers running club is pleased to present the 26th Annual Island Runner Elk/Beaver Ultras.

National Championship

The Association of Canadian Ultramarathoners (ACU) has awarded the Island Runner Elk/Beaver Ultras the 2013 100 Kilometre Canadian National Championship. http://www.acu100k.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28&Itemid=20&lang=en

The Course

The fast and flat 10 kilometre trail circuit around Elk and Beaver Lakes is considered as one of the premiere races of its type in North America. Runners complete 10 laps for the 100K division, 8+ laps for 50 Miles and 5 laps for 50K while walkers complete 4 laps for 40 km. The First-Time Marathoners will complete 4+ laps.

The venue is all trails, very flat, has good footing, and is in excellent condition. Definitely a runner-friendly, P.R. type course!

Records

Many North American open and age class records have been set at the Elk/Beaver race including the Andy Jones 100K course record of 6:46:09 and Ray Piva’s North American M70 record of 10:49:41 both set in 1997. In 2000 Lori Bowden set an open women’s 50K Canadian Record of 3:34:18 while Jim Swadling has established three 50K Canadian age class records at E/B, M50 – 3:26:20 in 2000, M55 – 3:32:39 in 2003 and M65 – 3:51:44 in 2012. In 2010 Ellie Greenwood won the E/B 100K race outright and, in doing so, set a trail World Record of 7:36:40 for open women.

Perks

The race attracts some of the most elite ultramarathoners in Canada and the United States. It is an excellent qualifier for 100 Mile events. The course is accurately-measured with a Jones Counter and certified splits are available every 10 kilometres. You will not find a flatter trail ultra anywhere in Canada - definitely P.R. material! You'll receive great organization, support, hospitality and race services.

Starting Times

The course will be open at 5:00 a.m. The event begins at 6:00 a.m. sharp for all runners and walkers.

Cut-Off Time

6:00 p.m. - all runners and walkers must finish in 12 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)
40 km, Walking Division only, - certified - accurately measured (4 laps).

Start/Finish

Map Link Here - Hamsterley Beach, Elk Lake, 13 kilometres north of Victoria, 20 kilometres south of Victoria airport and ferry terminal. Easy access to Start/Finish area, good parking.

Accommodation

A group rate at the local Howard Johnson has been negotiated. Registrations at the hotel must be made before April 10, 2013. Contact the race director after registering in the race for details. Click here for directions from the Howard Johnson to the race site.

Registration

Online registration available at www.eventsonline.ca.
Registrations will be accepted online and 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.

Entry Fee

$75.00 for all divisions. Registration closes May 4, 2013.
$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. 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 competitive divisions. Finishers’ medals will be given to all finishers.

Garments

An attractive souvenir garment with the race logo for the first 60 registrants.

Package Pick-Up

Pre-race package pick-up will take place at the Howard Johnson on Elk Lake Drive, between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday May 10, 2013.

*NEW 4/13/2013* Two new opportunities for package pickup are now available, both will be in front of the Island Runner Footwear store at 1576 Fairfield Rd, Victoria, BC. The pick ups will take place between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM on Thursday May 9, and between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Friday May 10, 2013.

Contact Information

Carlos Castillo, Race Director, Island Runner Elk/Beaver Ultras
1732 Llandaff Place
Victoria, B.C., V8N 4V1
(250) 472-3327 (phone)
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Results

Detailed computer results will be e-mailed within one week following the race. Same day results available online.

Attachments:
Elk Beaver 2013 - Race Report	74 Kb	2013-05-13
Elk Beaver 2013 - Timing Sheet	93 Kb	2013-05-12
Elk Beaver 2013 - Results	79 Kb	2013-05-12