Fat Dog 100 Trail Race
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Race Details
Registration
Route Details
Volunteers
Results
Route Photos |
July 23-24, 2010 |
NEWS FLASH: Online reg is open UltraSignup.com! 100 km cutoff has been extended to 30 hours only because it's the first year of this race and I want everyone to finish (not related to level of difficulty). Mail in registration form has been posted below. Trail Maintenance form has been posted. Check out the photos on this page. Trail maintenance days will be in May/June 2010. This website will be updated as details are confirmed.
Join us in July 2010 for a challenging point to point race that straddles 3 stunning provincial parks and one recreational area in British Columbia, Canada. See our ad in Trail Runner magazine's Race Guide issue. And then get ready!
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When: |
Friday July 23 to Saturday July 24, 2010 |
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Why: |
Stunning alpine views, very runnable trails, point to point, challenging profile, sumptuous aid stations, great organization, enthusiastic volunteers, and a lake at the end for soaking. |
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Distances: |
100 miles, 100 km, and 6 relay legs that cover 100 mile route. |
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Where: |
100 miler and relay start near
Keremeos in Cathedral Provincial Park. |
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How to Get There: |
From Vancouver, take Highway 1 to Hope, then Highway 3 to Manning Park. Follow the signs to Lightning Lake "DAY" parking. It takes about 2.5-3 hours to get there. Allow plenty of time. |
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Start Times: |
100 mile
and relay 4 a.m. at Lakeview
Trailhead parking lot on Ashnola River Road. |
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Sign In: |
Sign in 30 minutes before your race start. |
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Fees: |
100 mile fees: before Dec 31, $160;
Jan-Apr $180; May-July 19 $200. |
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Shirts: |
Included if you register by June 30, 2010. After that, shirt is not guaranteed in your size. Note: you will want the shirt. |
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Orientation Runs: |
To be announced. |
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100 mile Logistics: |
The race starts near Keremeos and finishes in Manning Park so your car needs to be in Manning Park at the end. The best place to stay Thursday night is in Keremeos or camp nearby (we will recommend a location like Elks Motel and the local camping ground). You leave your car in Manning and we will bus you to Keremeos Thursday night and to the race start from Keremeos Liberty Hall but we will not be returning to the start area at the end of the race. If you don't have a crew, we will make sure you are not stranded and your car is at the right end. |
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Keremeos Where to Stay Thurs night: |
The 100 mile race (and relay leg 1) starts near Keremeos. If you need a ride to the start, the bus picks you up in Keremeos 3 a.m. to go to Lakeview Trailhead on Ashnola River Road. Thursday night options: Elks Motel, Alpine Motel and the local camping ground Ashnola Campground (operated by Lower Similkameen Indian Band) contact: adminasst@lsib.net. The bus will stop at this campground. |
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Finish Line Where to Stay: |
Manning Park Lodge has cabins that hold 8-14 people. Camping is available: Lightning Lakes campground is in the Reservation system from June 15 to Sept 2; all reservations must go through Discover Camping 1 800 689 9025. There is also some first-come-first-served camping in Manning Park. Princeton is 45 minutes from Manning Park and has lots of hotels. Another link for Princeton. Hope is 35 minutes away from Manning Park Lodge and has many motels. |
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Cutoff: |
100 miles: 38 hours. 100 km: 30 hours. Relay total: 38 hours. |
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Requirements: |
For the 100 mile or 100 km, you must have completed a 50 km race to take part in this event. Participation in trail maintenance is also a requirement (8 hours) and may be done anywhere. Please have proof of your involvement; see form. |
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Maintenance |
We will be doing trail maintenance before the race to help with spring cleanup. Dates will be posted here. Note that trail maintenance is needed as a prerequisite for this race. You can do maintenance in your local area. North Vancouver date: Sat March 20 2010. |
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Awards: |
6 pm Saturday July 24. Belt buckle for 100 milers (2 versions based on finish time), medals for 100 km and top relay teams. Many draw prizes and special awards (as determined by volunteers). |
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Crews: |
We recommend a crew for the 100 mile race. One pacer can run with a 100 miler for the last half of the race provided you have checked in with the aid station. We would like to know ahead of time if you plan to pace your runner. |
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Bag Drops: |
Ashnola River Road aid station, Bonnevier aid station, Dewdney Snass aid station, Sumallo Grove aid station. |
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Race Guide: |
To be posted. |
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Contact: |
Send an email to info@mountainmadness.ca |
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Links: |
North Shore Athletics, Moveo Sport and Rehab, BC Athletics BC Parks, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Gary Robbins blogspot, Nicola Gildersleeve blogspot. Running relays blogspot |
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Online |
Open now at UltraSignup.com until July 19 2010 |
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Mail
in form. Mail to Mountain Madness, 518 East 15th Street, North Vancouver
B.C. Canada V7L 2S1. |
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Confirmed |
Snail mail registered list: Shawn Wallich 100 mi, Julie Treder 100 mi. |
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Race Day |
You must register before race day. |
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Package Pickup and Briefing |
100 mile and relay legs 1 and 2:
Thursday July 22 in Keremeos at Liberty Hall. |
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Start |
100 miler and relay starts 23 km
from Keremeos in Cathedral Provincial Park. |
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Maps |
Profiles available here. Entire route. Leg 1 from Lakeview to Centennial. Leg 2 Trapper Lake Trail. Leg 3 Bonnevier. Leg 4 Heather. Leg 5 Skagit. Leg 6 Skyline. Fabulous paper copies available. |
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100 mile Route |
The race will start in the parking lot at Lakeview Trailhead on Ashnola River Road (about 23 km from Keremeos). Lakeview Trail ascends to Cathedral Lakes area (aid), then the route descends on Centennial Trail to Wall Creek Bridge at Ashnola River Road (aid). Continue on Centennial Trail to Trapper Lake then take Trapper Lake Trail to Calcite Creek (aid) continue to Pasayten River, cross river and bridge to Hwy #3. Travel about 1.5 km south on the road to Upper Pasayten River Road near Manning Eastgate, cross Hwy #3 to road to Bonnevier Trail (aid). Take Bonnevier Trail to junction at Heather Trail (aid). Follow Heather Trail to Grainger Creek Trail. Descend Grainger and Hope Pass Trails (aid). Follow Skagit Bluffs Trail to Dewdney Snass Trail (aid). Follow Hwy #3 south about 3 km to Sumallo Grove day use area (aid). Take Skagit Trail to 26 Mile Bridge (aid) and take Centennial. Follow Skyline II (aid) to Skyline I and then Centennial to finish at Lightning Lake in Manning Park. |
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100 mile Relay |
Leg 1 Cathedral: This leg starts in the parking lot at Lakeview Trailhead on Ashnola River Road (about 23 km from Keremeos). Lakeview Trail ascends to Cathedral Lakes area, and joins with Centennial, ascends Centennial briefly, then the route descends on Centennial Trail to Wall Creek Bridge at Ashnola River Road. Equal ascent and descent. 27 km Leg 2 Trapper Lake: At Ashnola River Road leg 2 takes Centennial Trail to Trapper Lake then follows Trapper Lake Trail to Pasayten River, cross river and bridge to Hwy #3. Travel about 1.5 km south on the road to Upper Pasayten River Road near Manning Eastgate, cross Hwy #3 to road to Bonnevier Trail. Equal ascent and descent. 27 km Leg 3 Bonnevier: From aid station at Hwy 3, follow Bonnevier Trail to junction at Heather Trail. Mainly ascent. 16 km Leg 4 Heather: Follow Heather Trail to Grainger Creek Trail. Descend Grainger and Hope Pass Trails. Follow Skagit Bluffs Trail to Dewdney Snass Trail. Note that you need to drive up the road across from Manning Park Lodge to the lookouts at the top to get to your start. Hike 6 km to your start point at the aid station. Flat to undulating, long descent. 36 km Leg 5 Skagit: Start at Dewdney Snass Trail at Hwy #3. Follow Hwy #3 south about 3 km to Sumallo Grove day use area. Follow Skagit Trail to 26 mile bridge (Skagit Road). Continue to Skyline aid station. Flat to undulating, easiest terrain. 30 km Leg 6 Skyline: Take Skyline II to Skyline I and then Centennial to finish at Lightning Lake in Manning Park. Note that you need to take Skagit Road (near Hope BC, 30 minutes from Manning Park) to get to your start at Skyline aid station. Mainly a climb with great views. 26 km |
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100 km Route |
The 100 km race will start in Manning Park part way up the Eastgate Road across from Upper Pasayten River Road on Hwy #3. Take Bonnevier Trail to junction at Heather Trail (aid). Follow Heather Trail to Grainger Creek Trail. Descend Grainger and Hope Pass Trails (aid). Follow Skagit Bluffs Trail to Dewdney Snass Trail (aid). Follow Hwy #3 south about 3 km to Sumallo Grove day use area (aid). Take Skagit Trail to 26 Mile Bridge (aid) and take Centennial. Follow Skyline II (aid) to Skyline I and then Centennial to finish at Lightning Lake in Manning Park. Elevation profile for 100 km only. |
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Difficulty |
Challenging race due to climbs. Most trails are non-technical and very runnable. One river crossing. |
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Aid Stations |
Due to the remote location of the race, aid will be limited to approximately 10 stations; therefore, be prepared and plan to carry lots of water. First Aid personnel will be onsite. |
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Weather on race day |
Penticton Airport (for Keremeos) |
Hope (for Manning Park) |
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Vollies needed |
Our aid stations will be memorable!
You can count on that. We will have happy
food and healthy food. Let us know what your 'happy food' is. We will
feed crews as well as racers. |
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Final job list |
A list of jobs will be posted here. |
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Stars |
This race could not have happened without the encouragement of three stellar individuals: Peter Watson, Gary Robbins and Glenn Pace. Some other fabulous people who helped with GPS and 'trail discovery' included: Laura Woodward, Cheryl Johnson, Mike Heiliger, Judy Sullivan, Nicola Gildersleeve, Lara Taylor, Amber Ringers and Tamsin Anstey. That great photo of Nicola on Heather Trail above was taken by Peter Watson. Another amazing person that must be included is Kelley Cook of the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and the Arts who was instrumental in helping us navigate Trapper Lake Trail. |
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Results will be posted here. We can't wait! |
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See yourself here! |
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Lakeview Trail and Quiniscoe Lake at Cathedral Lakes Lodge |
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Centennial Trail |
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Centennial descends to Ashnola River Road |
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Bonnevier Trail In Manning Park |
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Heather Trail in Manning Park |
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Hope Pass |
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Skagit Valley and Centennial Trail |
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Lightning Lake Finish |
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