Fat Dog 100 Trail Race
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Race Details
Registration
Route Details
Volunteers
Results
Route Photos |
Friday July 23 to Saturday July 24, 2010 |
NEWS FLASH
- Link to Simon's photos. Link to Rick's photos.
- Splits are posted below in results. Got photos? Please send links or some of your best shots.
- Update July 30: thanks for the feedback both good and bad. This will help us make improvements.
- Preliminary race results are posted below (splits later). 100 milers and 100 km also see race director note below.
- "Wow, what a fantastic race. The course was absolutely stunning. The high alpine meadows, flowers, and views were mind blowing. I am sure you are going to hear some whining about distances but for me the trails and fantastic volunteers and well stocked aid stations (the Watermelon at Calcite, the bacon at Bonnevier and the Cheesecake at Cascade were the highlights) made up for any perceived extra distances some runners were complaining about. You truly have created a monster of an event that will challenge even the most hard core ultra runners."
- "Pardon my french but I am motivated to conquer the bastard next year."
- "I was super happy with my run! It made Death Race and the Vancouver 100 seem like a piece of cake!"
- "I wanted to send a quick note thanking you and all of the fantastic volunteers for a terrific weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed the race and all of the care and preparation put into the race was noticed and well appreciated!! The race packet including the directions for crew was one of the best that I have seen. All of the volunteers at all times were very accommodating, it is hard to find the words to adequately show my appreciation but at all times before, during and after the race the kindness of everyone was heartening!! There were so many people that I talked with and helped me out that I could go on and on about the wonderful care that was provided. Peter specifically helped us Wisconsinites out without hesitation with all of our concerns, making the entire trip and race for us a pleasure. I am looking forward to coming back next year to complete some unfinished business."
- "Thank you so very much for a challenging
but fulfilling event. The 17 km of continuous wild flower-strewn Manning
Park alpine meadows with good views of the North Cascade mountains (even
glacier-hung 10,000 ft. Mt. Baker), practically being able to reach out
and touch those very same peaks many hours later, and the terrific aid stations
and finish line station all made the run very memorable. Yes, the distances
and elevation gain were significantly more than published, but for a first
time event, "it is what it is" and anyway, we should expect to
meet whatever challenges an ultra course throws at us. For an experienced
ultra runner, the adventure - not the clock - is the reward; for a beginner,
the course shows what is needed in the way of training and experience to
enjoy handling the challenges of running beyond 50 miles.
Having spent many many hours running and marking routes in the Cathedrals area for races 10-15 years ago, I am so impressed that you even considered putting on this point-to-point route in such a remote and inaccessible area. And likewise, the crews in packing all the aid to their remote locations--a huge logistical challenge. Every volunteer I met was very friendly, upbeat, compassionate, and dedicated. Personally, I don't see how the course could be shortened, given that you're primarily dealing with established Parks trails. So maybe just the name should be altered: "Fat Dog 100+" After all, it is a "fat" dog!! Cheers, and thanks again to you and your crews!" - "I took my medal to show my class today at Langara College to encourage them to believe in themselves and reach for the stars. I never thought that I could do this but being a bit crazy definitely helps."
- "The aid stations and volunteers were fantastic. Friendly, helpful, caring, above and beyond my experience at any other run. It was like having family look after me. And someone managed to keep my wife calm at the finish line even when I was several hours overdue."
- "I am a Fat Dog! You and your crew put on a helluva great event! Tough? Absolutely, but ultra runners don't do this because they want something easy. Looking forward to next year! I want you to know how much I appreciate all the hard work that you and your amazing volunteers did! Congratulations."
- "Breathtaking scenery. Great volunteers and food. That's a tough course! It is unique; don't change a thing."
- "Fat Dog could be a qualifier for Hardrock. More technical than I expected. Challenging finish is an understatement, but I survived!"
- Polar heart rate monitor went to Jackie Muir courtesy of UBC Cardiology Team.
- Wild Dog award went to Rick Arikado for sighting a rattlesnake sunning itself under a pine tree.
- Race Director Notes about First Year Kinks: I would like to clarify a few points about the race. For water on course, we had at least 1.5 liters per person per aid station and water drop. We had a lot left over and had to pour it out. Distances were longer than posted due to Trapper Lake leg being long and the fact that we had GPSd each leg with a Garmin handheld and not had the chance to do end to end due to snow coverage this year. Reflectors were missing on Leg 4 due to volunteer error; we had intended that they be in place (this impacted 100 milers and relay). Trapper Lake leg was more technical than we expected due to route we had to take around private property. I am offering a major discount to 100 milers and 100 km for next year and I know that all problems can be fixed before next race day in 2011. We have plans to add at least 3 new aid stations.
Point to point in paradise. Join us in July 2011 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, some technical, 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 (17,500 foot ascent and descent), 100 km (10,200 foot ascent and 9,520 descent), 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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Mandatory Briefing: |
100 mile and relay legs 1 and 2
in Keremeos at 5 pm at
Victory Hall. THURSDAY NIGHT. |
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Start Times: |
100 mile and relay 4
a.m. at Lakeview Trailhead parking lot on Ashnola River
Road near Keremeos. |
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Sign In: |
Sign in 30 minutes before your race start. Check Race Guide for mandatory briefings. |
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Fees: |
100 mile fees: before Dec 31, $160;
Jan-Apr $180; May-July 18 $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: |
Confirmed: July 3. Always check this website to confirm before traveling. Meet at Cascades Recreational Area parking lot at 10 am. There is a BC Parks sign marking this location on Hwy 3. It is located about 20 minutes from Hope and about 15 minutes from Manning Park Lodge. Route: Skagit Valley out and back. Let me know the distance you want to do. On race day, this section will be a night run for most people. |
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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. You leave your car in Manning and we will bus you to Keremeos Thursday at 3 pm AND to the race start from Keremeos Victory 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 more places, and the local camping ground Ashnola Campground (operated by Lower Similkameen Indian Band) contact: execassist@lsib.net or 1-250-499-5528 ext 102. 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 spots can be reserved starting June 12; 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 total. 100 km: 30 hours total. Relay total: 38 hours. 100 km cutoff is 30 hours only because it's the first year of this race and I want everyone to finish (not related to level of difficulty). Note that you must arrive at Sumallo Grove aid station with more than 10 hours to spare to finish. This means you are there before 8 am on Sat. This allows 10 hours for the last 52 km. |
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Catnap: |
If you plan to take a nap, it must be beside an aid station and can be in a stationary vehicle. Make sure you allow enough time to meet the cutoff at Sumallo Grove. Convenient locations would be Cascades parking lot, Sumallo Grove parking lot, or include a lightweight sleeping bag in a drop bag for 26 Mile Bridge (there is no easy car access at 26 Mile Bridge; it is 1.5 km to a parking lot). |
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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. You can substitute volunteer work OR VOLUNTEERS on race day if there is no trail maintenance available in your area. Please have proof of your involvement; see form. Mail completed form to address indicated on form. |
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Maintenance: |
We will be doing trail maintenance before the race to help with spring cleanup. Note that trail maintenance is needed as a prerequisite for this race. You can do maintenance in your local area. Maintenance dates in Manning Park remaining: maintenance is finished. Trail marking is also considered for trail maintenance hours. Alternative: provide volunteers on race day and get credit for their hours (4 hour blocks). Photos of trail maintenance. |
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Awards: |
6 pm Saturday July 24 in Cascade Room near the Manning Park Lodge restaurant. Belt buckle for 100 milers (2 versions based on finish time), medals for 100 km and top relay teams. Draw prizes and special awards such as Fat Death, Hard Dog, and Dirty Dog. |
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Crews: |
Driving instructions. 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 need to know ahead of time if you plan to pace your runner as you need to pick up a bib. Racers who are over 60 years may have a pacer for full route. |
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Bag Drops: |
Trapper Lake aid station, Bonnevier aid station, Cascade aid station, 26 Mile Bridge aid station. List of aid stations. Before the race, 100 milers can leave drop bags at Victory Hall when you sign in Thursday. 110 km racers can leave drop bags at Tamarack Room when you sign in at Manning Park Lodge on Thursday night. |
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Race Guide: |
Race Guide. |
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Relay Quest: |
Here is a team that needs one runner: "We are a non-competitive, recreational team (4 guys, one gal ages 45 – 60) and would be happy to have someone any age or gender. We also have accommodation already booked; a cabin at near East Gate (for nights of 22/23/24th of July and the prospective team member would be welcome to stay with us – cost is $50.00/night, cash." |
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Post Race: |
We will feed you. Showers available behind the lodge in Loon Lagoon for $5. Low energy games. |
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Cardio Testing (UBC): |
Runners and Pacers competing in the Fat Dog 100 Trail Race who will complete a distance of at least 50km are invited to participate in this innovative research study. This investigation is examining the effects of prolonged/ultra-endurance exercise on the function of your heart and blood vessels. Previous research that the team has participated in includes the Western States Endurance Run (WS 100) from 2007-2009 in addition to the Race Across America (RAAM). The results of the research have been published in leading journals around the world. The battery of tests you will receive for FREE, are valued at over $800. For additional information and to sign up, check this blogspot. Non-invasive, no blood test. |
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Sustainability: |
Reduce, reuse, recycle. Think local. |
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Carpool: |
If you want to share transportation from Vancouver and accommodation, let me know. |
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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 next year at UltraSignup.com. Click Entrants to see who is signed up. |
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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: Hassan Lotfi-Pour 100 mile, Suzanne Johnson 100 mile, Knee Crunching Broads (KCB) relay team, Glenn Pace 100 km, Christopher Wilson 100 mi, Moe the Eagle 100 mi, Shawn Wallich 100 mi, Julie Treder 100 mi., Payman Janbakhsh 100 mi., Old Yellers relay team. PRR Jets Relay team. |
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Race Day |
You must register by Sunday July 18 at midnight. Mail must arrive by that date. |
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Package Pickup and Briefing |
100 mile and relay legs 1 and 2:
mandatory briefing Thursday July 22 at 5 pm in Keremeos at Victory 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. Profile of Skagit Bluffs Trail (NEW). 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 copy 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 (water drop), 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 Eastgate Road (aid). Climb Eastgate Road to Bonnevier Trail, continue to junction at Heather Trail (aid). Follow Heather Trail to Nicomen Lake Camp (water drop) then to Grainger Creek Trail. Descend Grainger and Hope Pass Trails (aid). Follow Skagit Bluffs Trail to Cascade Aid Station (aid). Follow Hwy #3 south about 3 km to Sumallo Grove day use area (aid). Take Skagit Trail to 26 Mile Bridge area (aid) and take Centennial (water drop). Follow Skyline II (aid) to Skyline I (water drop) 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: Technical trail. 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 Eastgate Road to Bonnevier Trail aid station. Equal ascent and descent. 27 km Leg 3 Bonnevier: From aid station at Hwy 3, ascend Eastgate Road to Bonnevier Trail to junction at Heather Trail. Mainly ascent. Will take longer than you think. 16 km Leg 4 Heather: Follow Heather Trail to Grainger Creek Trail. Descend Grainger and Hope Pass Trails. Follow undulating Skagit Bluffs Trail to Cascade aid station. Flat to undulating, long descent. (Note that you need to drive 17 km up the road across from Manning Park Lodge to the lookouts at the top to get to your start. Hike 6 km up Heather Trail to your start point at the aid station. Hike takes about 1:30.) 36 km Leg 5 Skagit: Start at Cascade aid station at Hwy #3. Follow Hwy #3 south about 3 km to Sumallo Grove day use area. Follow Skagit Trail to 26 Mile Bridge (Silver Skagit Road) area. Take Centennial Trail 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 Silver Skagit Road (Hope BC is 30 minutes from Manning Park, and allow 60 minutes from Hope to Skyline aid station) 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 Nicomen Lake Camp (water drop) then to Grainger Creek Trail. Descend Grainger and Hope Pass Trails (aid). Follow Skagit Bluffs Trail to Cascade aid station (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 (water drop). Follow Skyline II (aid) to Skyline I (water drop) 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 10 stations; therefore, be prepared and plan to carry lots of water. Additional water drops are planned: in Leg 2 near Pasayten River, in Leg 4 at Nicomen Lake Camp, in Leg 5 at Shawatum Day use area, in Leg 6 Skyline to Finish. First Aid personnel will be onsite. List of aid stations. There are water sources en route (such as Grainger Creek between Heather and Cayuse Flats aid stations) but you are advised to use water purifier tablets. Driving instructions for crews and pacers. |
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Weather in July (typical) |
Penticton Airport (for Keremeos) |
Hope (for Manning Park) |
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Volunteer Guide |
Here is the Volunteer
Guide. |
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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, Culture and the Arts who was instrumental in helping us navigate Trapper Lake Trail. |
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Splits show all stations but Bonnevier (which we are trying to find). Results 100 mile. 100 Mile splits 100 Mile 24 hour clock results with splits. 100 mile credit for 100+ km. Results 100 km. 100 km with splits. Results for relay. Relay with splits. |
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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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Trapper Lake Trail (looking east to Cathedral, Trapper Lake) |
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Trapper Lake Trail (ridge hand drawn, descent to aid station at Calcite Creek) |
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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 Bluffs (undulating trail, stream crossing) |
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Skagit Valley (Skagit River and wild rhodo before Centennial Trail) |
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Lightning Lake Finish and Centennial Trail |
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