Race Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 7:00 AM
Location: Four miles NE of Fountain Hills, AZ - McDowell Mountain Regional Park on McDowell Mountain Road.
Limit: 150 runners
Awards: Overall male and female.
Entry Fees:
50K Individual - $60 postmarked before Jan. 1, $75 after Jan.1.
50K Relay (per team) - $120 postmarked before Jan. 1, $150 after Jan. 1.
Guest Lunch - $7 per guest.
Parking Permit - $6
No shirt to entrants who sign up after January 15th.
Weather: In February, Arizona weather can be 35-90 degrees. Be prepared for any weather conditions and dress accordingly.
Markings: This course is a well-traveled hiking trail and is marked with brown signs that say "Pemberton Trail". We will not place additional markings on the trail. However, we will use tape to mark aid stations.
Aid: You will need to carry a water bottle. Aid stations will be approximately five miles apart. There will be a total of 5 aid stations. We will provide water, Heed, coke and some food items. Drop bags at start/finish area.
Packet Pick-Up: Race day, 5:30am-6:30am
Course Briefing: Race day, 6:45am
Cut-Off: 8 hours. This is strictly enforced. The finish line closes at 3:00PM You must do first loop in 4 hours or less.
Facilities: Camping at the start, showers and restrooms are available at the McDowell Mountain Regional Park for a minimal fee. Additional camping and hotels are as follows:
Fountain Hills Accommodations:
Comfort Inn Fountain Hills – 48 rooms
Phone: 480-837-5343
http://www.comfortinnfountainhills.com/
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - 104 rooms, suite & spa rooms
Phone: 480-837-6565
www.HolidayInn.com/Fountainhills
Inn at Eagle Mountain - 42 mini-suites
Phone: 480-816-3000
http://www.innateaglemountain.com/
Course Records:
Paul DeWitt, 2007 3:11:55
Michelle Lindsey, 2002 4:02:00
Race Director: Brian Wieck, 406-431-0697, bquick50k@hotmail.com. Feel free to call me with your questions! My webpage: http://www.bquickrunning.com/
Race Application:
http://www.bquickrunning.com/pemberton/entryform2012.pdf
Or online at http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=13337
