The Phantom Run Trail Race

Nov 16, 2013
Race Details Registration Route Details Clinic Volunteers Results and Photos

NEWS FLASH

	Registration is open for 2013. Early bird fees to Oct 31. After that, fee changes. Registration link.
	Christopher Thorn's photos. Don Scott photos. Herman's photos.
	Mountain running champion Joseph Gray set a new record in 24 km this year: 1:41:37! Kim Magnus tied women's 24 km record at 2:07 and she's new to trails!

We delivered 7 boxes for food bank and 4 boxes to a homeless shelter in North Vancouver. Thank you so much racers!.

Trail maintenance work day will be posted here.

"Many thanks for a fantastic race today. I had a fantastic time...what a route and superb organization and volunteers...thankyou thankyou thankyou... Will do it again for years to come! Kelly"

Join us for a relaxed and fun winter race through the lower reaches of the North Shore undulating trails near Seymour River. Technical and non-technical trails, some steep descents. After the race, feast on hot minestrone soup, and other potluck delights!

Race Details		mountainmadness@telus.net
	When:	Saturday November 16, 2013
	Distance:	12/19/24 km. Good variety in technical and non-technical trails. Walk 3-6 km for fundraising.
	Where:	Start/Finish in North Vancouver, Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR) near Learning Lodge
	Parking and Map to Get There:	Carpooling is best because there is limited parking in LSCR. 1) Parking lot in LSCR is at north end of Lillooet Road, or 2) park in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park overflow lots and walk over. 3) Big cheap pay lot by Capilano University (carpool from there 3 km down the road) on Lillooet Road. Make sure that the first runner back has the car keys! Take exit #22 off Highway 1 in North Vancouver and follow Lillooet Road through to the LSCR parking lot. A map of the area is available here.
	Warm Up Drop Bag:	You can bring a bag of warm up clothes so that you are comfy at the finish and can hang out. Give the volunteers your bag when you sign in and we will put it under tarps. Consider rain gear, fleece, winter hat and gloves.
	Start Times:	24 km 8:30 a.m. Early start ONLY available for slow runners. 19 km 9:00 a.m. 12 km 10:00 a.m. Walk starts at 10:15.
	Sign In:	Sign in 20 minutes before race start for all groups. YOU MUST SIGN IN. This is for safety reasons.
	Shirts:	Limited number may be available for purchase.
	Awards:	12 o'clock. Stay for the potluck (hot soup) and great draw prizes.
	Fundraising:	All proceeds from the walk event will go towards Save Your Skin Foundation raising awareness of melanoma. "There is no such thing as a safe sun tan." Save Your Skin Foundation
	Potluck:	Bring something to donate like STORE-BOUGHT food that food banks provide. We provide racers with lots of post-race food like hot minestrone soup. We are focusing on providing food to a homeless shelter. Use of food banks has gone up 2.4% in one year.
	Contact:	Send an email to mountainmadness@telus.net
	Dogs:	NO DOGS allowed on course.
	Sanctioned:	Sanctioned by BC Athletics. BC Athletics
	Orientation Run:	Sat Nov 2, 2013. Start location in LSCR near gazebo at 8:30 a.m. Dress for changing weather. Free. A map of the area is available here.
	Sponsor Links:	North Shore Athletics Moveo Sport and Rehab Save Your Skin Foundation Drymax Socks, CLIF Bars.Waves Coffee.
Registration
	Online	Registration online (RaceOnline) will be available until Nov 14. Confirmation displays here. You can only register by cheque or cash after Nov 15 if space available.
	Registrants	This race sells out. We are limited to 250 racers. We do have a waiting list.
	Mail	Registration form. Mail to Mountain Madness, 518 East 15th Street, North Vancouver, V7L 2S1
	Fees	EARLY BIRD (by Oct 31, 2013): $35 plus food bank donation. We donate to homeless shelter. Walkers $15. BC Athletics members deduct $3. After Nov 1: $45 rate change plus food bank donation. Waitlist available.
	In Person	By cash, if space available, at package pickup, register at North Shore Athletics only Thursday Nov 14 from 6-8 p.m.
	Mail in Confirmed	Persons who sent Mail in for 2013:
	Race Day	If not filled, you can register on race day. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your race start time.
	Package Pickup	Thursday Nov 14 North Shore Athletics 1200 Lonsdale 6-8 p.m. Saturday Nov 16 at the race start in LSCR from 8:00 to race time.
Route Details
	START	Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR) near Learning Lodge (take Lillooet Road all the way north into the park, or park at Lynn Headwaters). LSCR map. Detailed route descriptions.
	Map, profile	TrailHunger online maps: 12 km, 19 km and 24 km. Map of 12 km loop. Profile 12 km. Lynn Headwaters 19 and 24 km loops. Phantom 19 km map. Phantom 24 km map.
	12 km route	Start at LSCR, short jog to Rice Lake gates (through first gate, next possible left back out again; you do not go around the lake), left back to Learning Lodge, turn onto Suspension Bridge trail (do not cross bridge), follow Baden-Powell across Lillooet Road, down steep switchback to Riverside Drive junction (aid), left onto Fisherman's Trail, up Bridle Path switchback, left onto Hyannis Connector, to Powerline, left across bridge, first right into bottom of Ned's, onto Bottle Top, down to Fisherman's, up Homestead, right at top for short ways, left to Learning Lodge finish area.
	19 km route	Same start as 12 km but after returning to start/finish line, go by gazebo, head down Varley to Lynn Headwaters picnic area, cross bridge, do short Lynn Loop, go left onto Headwaters Connector, go to Learning Lodge finish area.
	24 km route	Same start as 12 km but after returning to start/finish line, go by gazebo, head down Varley to Lynn Headwaters picnic area, cross bridge, go straight along Lynn Loop, keep straight along Cedars Mill trail, go to Third Debris Chute, turn right on Headwaters Trail to head back to Lynn Loop, return to Headwaters Connector, turn left and return to Learning Lodge finish area.
	Walk Route	From Learning Lodge area, out the paved road to 1.5 or 3 km marker and return.
	Aid Stations	1) Baden-Powell at Riverside Drive, 2) Lynn Headwaters at hiker sign-in/bridge, 3) LSCR Start/Finish line. Expect: water, Cliff bars, gels and shotblocks, electrolyte drink, chips, jujubes, cookies and other treats. First aid will be available.
Clinic
	Start:	On the first day, the clinic meets at North Shore Athletics 1200 Lonsdale for a briefing, then we go to a trailhead. After that, every Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m., we meet at a specified trailhead. You will be given a list. The list is always available on the Home page of this website as well.
	What's included:	You get: Saturday long run, Tuesday speed workout at NSA, a race entry, a clinic gift (like shirt), enthusiastic leaders, regular emails, detailed route descriptions and maps, and chances for draw prizes.
	What we cover:	Typical topics: safety, nutrition, technique, cross-training, injury prevention, hydration, race routes, motivation, gear, and strategy.
	Group/pace	There will always be 3 distances to run but all groups start at the same location. You may switch groups if you want to run a longer or shorter distance. The distances will increase gradually.
	Fee:	$100. To pay by charge card, register online. To pay by cheque or cash to Mountain Madness, bring it with you on the first day. Envelopes may be left at NSA in the Mountain Madness box.
	Why do a clinic?	People take the clinic for a variety of reasons: run with others at the same pace, meet new people, learn the routes, need a kick in the butt to get out the door, practice before the event, socialize, enjoy nature, enjoy the laid-back group, want to try trails, want to get off the road.
Volunteers
	Vollies needed	Want lots to eat? How about a free Dirty Duo race entry for March and a volunteer credit? We need marshalls, trail markers, sweeps, aid stations, time keepers, food coordinator, and start/finish line help. Please send an email to mountainmadness @ telus.net. The time committment is about 4-5 hours. Aid Stations: 1) Baden-Powell at Riverside Drive, 2) LSCR start/finish area, 3) Lynn Headwaters at hiker sign-in (North Shore Athletics tent). Start/Finish location: LSCR (near Learning Lodge). Sweeps. Divide up 3 routes. Marshalls needed at: B-P at left turn to Lillooet Road, Lillooet Road, B-P at Riverside, Powerline turnoff into bottom of Ned's, Ned's left turn, Bottle Top right turn at T-junction, Fishermans at Twin Bridge, Homestead gate, LSCR, Varley and Pipeline Bridge, Lynn Headwaters at Lynn Loop turnoff and Third Debris Chute, Lynn Headwaters Connector T-junction. Food Coordinator: help with getting soup and setting up potluck in picnic area.
	Final job list	Job confirmation will be emailed to individual volunteers.
Results
	Results:	24 km, 19 km and 12 km for 2012
	Past Results:	Results 2011 Results 2010. Results 2009 Results 2008 Results 2007 Results Overall 2006, Results by Gender 2006, Results 2005 Records: 12 km male 0:55 Thomas Nipen, 12 km female 1:04 Louise Oram, 19 km male 1:37 Joel Evans, 19 km female 1:51 Nicola Gildersleeve 24 km male 1:41 Joseph Gray (NEW RECORD), 24 km female 2:07 Shannon Back
	Photos	Christopher Thorn's photos. Don Scott's photos 2012. Herman's photos 2012. Don's photos over the years. Herman's photos 2009.