Boulder 100 & 50K
Overview
Boulder 100 & 50KEndurance Running Race
Boulder, Colorado
October 12-13, 2013
Fast, flat course with lots of aid stations. These races are run on the trails around the beautiful Boulder Reservoir. They consist of 7.14 mile laps and runners will be given 30 hours to complete the 100 mile course and 8 hours for the 50K. Any 100 mile runner dropping before the 24 hour mark will automatically be given an official distance in the 24 hour solo category. It is a fast course with approximately 1,400 feet of gain and loss for the 100 mile and 420 feet for the 50K, with a mix of pavement, dirt roads and non-technical singletrack. With aid stations every 3.5 miles runners will enjoy Hammer Gel products and sports drink out on the course and a great mix of foods and drink at the Base Camp aid station, including pasta and hot soup for the 100 milers at night. They will be run simultaneously with the 24 Hours of Boulder so there will be a lot of aid, great support and lots of energy.
Details
Pre Race procedures
Each racer must check in at the Base Camp no later than 20 minutes prior to the start of the race unless management is notified beforehand.
GENERAL RULES
Pacers
Pacers are allowed after 7:00 p.m on Saturday for the 100 milers. All pacers must register at the registration table and will receive a number and aid station privileges.
Pre-race Meeting
Racers must attend the pre-race meeting.
Recording Laps
Racers must log-in on each lap at the Base Camp located at the Start/Finish area. There will be a running clock, therefore the lap splits will run from lap-end time to lap-end time. It is the racer’s responsibility to verify that you are logged-in correctly. You must clearly state your number and wait until the race official acknowledges that your time and number are recorded correctly. There will also be a number check at the aid station. It is important that you check in at the aid station or your lap will not count.
Aid
Water and food may be supplied to any racer, by anyone, anywhere on the course. However, racers must stay well clear of the course when taking food or water. A strict Leave No Trace policy will be implemented. Race management will supply an aid station with water, sports drink and energy gels halfway through the course.
Bib Number
Racers must display their race numbers at all times.
Local Laws
Federal, state and county laws and ordinances must be followed at all times.
Staying on course
While running a lap, racers must stay on the designated course. Any racer that goes off the designated course (i.e. shortcutting) will result in a disqualification.
Protests
Official protests must be made directly to the Race Director.
Race Director
The race director has the final say in any ruling, including rulings made by the co-director.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours at night, will be imposed
from 7:00 p.m. Saturday until 7:00 a.m. Sunday. During this time, noise must be kept to a minimum but the fun will continue.
Running after dark
Racers entering the course two hours before sunset on Saturday and up to one-half hour before sunrise on Sunday must carry a light source and it must be in good working order. Racing with lights out is permitted but all runners must have some sort of lighting affixed to the outside of their clothing (i.e. glow stick). The course will be marked with reflective tape. We suggest using a headlamp or a handheld light that can be raised to eye level for night time navigation in order to maximize the reflective tape.
Finish/Awards
Racers must complete his/her last lap by 3:00 p.m on Sunday for both 100 milers and 50K. All 100 milers finishing before the 24 hour mark will be included in the 24 Hour awards at 9:30. All others will be given their awards as they cross the finish line. 24 Hours of Boulder solo runners will not be entered into the Boulder 100 standings.
Medals will be awarded for 1-3 place in both male and female categories in each of the following age categories:
Under 30
30-50
Over 50
Everyone who finishes 100 miles within the 30 hour limit and the 50K within the 8 hour limit will receive a finisher’s memento.
Unforeseeable circumstances
In the case of unforeseeable circumstances due to weather or other extenuating circumstances that prevents the safe continuation the race, race officials may end the race at any given time. This rule will be implemented in the most extreme cases for the safety of runners or officials.
Schedule
Saturday:
6:30-8:30 am – race day registration, packet pick-up
8:45 am – pre race meeting for 100 mile and 24 hour races (mandatory)
9:00 am – 100 mile race begins
7:00 pm – pacers allowed
Sunday:
5:30 – 6:30 am race day registration for 50K
6:45 am – Pre-race meeting for 50K
7:00 am – Start of 50K
9:30 am – Awards for 100 milers finishing before 9:00 am
3:00 pm – last lap must be completed.
Finisher’s awards will be given out as racers complete their last lap but placers awards will be given as official results become available.
We will provide hot food throughout the night at the Base Camp and Hammer Gel and Hammer Heed/water will be provided at aid stations.
Registration
Online registration or download an entry form
100 mile
Early (until February 1st) – $165
Standard – $195
Race Day – $210
50K
Early (until February 1st) – $85
Standard – $95
Race Day – $105
Friends and family can join in the excitement by cheering in their runner every lap with a 24 Hours…the Run cowbell which can be purchased at registration.
Course/directions
Directions from Denver
- I-25 N / US-87 N
- Merge onto US-36 W via EXIT 217 on the LEFT toward WESTMINSTER / BOULDER. 18.1 miles
- Merge onto FOOTHILLS PKWY / CO-157 N toward C U STADIUM.4.9 miles
- FOOTHILLS PKWY / CO-157 N becomes CO-119 N / DIAGONAL HWY. .2 miles
- Turn right on N. 51st Street1.1 miles
- Turn Right in the Boulder Reservoir past gate/entrance to Main Beach parking lot. Registration will be at the beach house.
Course Description
This race is run on the beautiful trails at the Boulder Reservoir with great views of the snow covered peaks. The course is a flat 7.14 miles (lap 14 ends at exactly 100 miles, the 50K will do 4 laps plus an out and back) with approximately 100 feet gain per lap with an aid station at approximately 3.5 miles. The course will be marked and is non-technical (so don’t worry about those late night hours).
View map of each lap:
http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/co/boulder/502125149206249935
