Q: How is the racecourse marked? A: The racecourse will be marked with surveyor ribbons and arrows on the ground. There is always a possibility that trail users will intentionally or unintentionally remove course markings so always keep your eyes alert to your surroundings. Q: Will I get lost on the racecourse? It is unlikely that you will get lost during the race. If you notice you A: aren't seeing ribbons or arrows, you should back-track to the last mark you saw and pick up the course from there. Course sweepers will start out behind you and will remove the course ribbons and arrows, so please always move forward on the racecourse. If you feel you don’t know the way, just stay at the location of the last arrow or ribbon you saw so you will be picked up when the sweepers come through and they will escort you along the course. Q: Do the races give awards & finisher medals? A: Both races give finisher medals to official finishers. We also give awards to Overall First Place Male/Female and to the top three Males/Females in five-year age divisions. Awards, shirts and medals must be claimed on race day; they will not be mailed. Q: Is the racecourse open to the public on race day? A: Yes, the racecourse is not closed to public use on race day. Runners should be aware that they might encounter other trail users including equestrians, mountain bikers, hikers and runners. Q: What is trail etiquette? A: etiquette is universal among trail users. Right-of-way etiquette is equestrians (horses) always have first right-of-way, followed by hikers/runners, followed by cyclists. Please be courteous on the trail. If you're passing another runner or hiker, announce "on your left" and the pass when safe.
Q: How is the racecourse marked? A: The racecourse will be marked with surveyor ribbons and arrows on the ground. There is always a possibility that trail users will intentionally or unintentionally remove course markings so always keep your eyes alert to your surroundings. Q: Will I get lost on the racecourse? A: It is unlikely that you will get lost during the race. If you notice you aren't seeing ribbons or arrows, you should back-track to the last mark you saw and pick up the course from there. Course sweepers will start out behind you and will remove the course ribbons and arrows, so please always move forward on the racecourse. If you feel you don’t know the way, just stay at the location of the last arrow or ribbon you saw so you will be picked up when the sweepers come through and they will escort you along the course. Q: Do the races give awards & finisher medals? A: Both races give finisher medals to official finishers. We also give awards to Overall First Place Male/Female and to the top three Males/Females in five-year age divisions. Awards, shirts and medals must be claimed on race day; they will not be mailed. Q: Is the racecourse open to the public on race day? A: Yes, the racecourse is not closed to public use on race day. Runners should be aware that they might encounter other trail users including equestrians, mountain bikers, hikers and runners. Q: What is trail etiquette? A: etiquette is universal among trail users. Right-of-way etiquette is equestrians (horses) always have first right-of-way, followed by hikers/runners, followed by cyclists. Please be courteous on the trail. If you're passing another runner or hiker, announce "on your left" and the pass when safe.