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Trail Run Events - Registration & Event Information

Registration & Packet Pick-Up

Marathon Relay

  • All teams will be handicapped based on age and gender, i.e. raw finish times will be adjusted based on the handicap table.
  • There is a 75 Team Limit!!
  • Teams must register by 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2010. There is No Race Day Registration for the Marathon Relay.
  • Team captains must turn in completed Team Waiver forms and pick up race packets (bib numbers, batons, and vehicle Team Identification Placards) on Friday, September 24, 2010 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the American Birkebeiner office at 10527 Main Street in Hayward, or on Saturday, September 25, from 7:30am - 8:30am at the Hatchery Creek Park (Relay start area).
  • Minimum participant age of 12 on Race Day

Marathon, Half Marathon, Birkie Trek & 5K Run/Walk

  • Friday, September 24, 2010, 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the American Birkebeiner office at 10527 Main Street in Hayward
  • Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Telemark Resort 

             ♦Marathoners - from 6:00am - 7:00am
                  Minimum age of 16 on Race Day

             ♦Birkie Trek Nordic Walkers - from 6:00am - 8:00am 
                  Minimum age of 16 on Event Day

             ♦Half Marathoners - from 6:00am - 8:45am
                  Minimum age of 16 on Race Day

             ♦5K Runners/Walkers - from 9:00am - 10:45am
                  Minimum age of 12 on Race Day

Trail Run & Trek Event Fees

Event Early Reg. (Until 9-3-10) Late Reg. (9-4 to 9-24-10) Race Day Reg.
3-Person Marathon Relay $100 $125 No Race Day Reg.
6-Person Marathon Relay $200 $250 No Race Day Reg.
Individual Marathon $50 $60 $70
Half-Marathon $40 $50 $60
5K Fun Run/Walk $20 $25 $30
21K Trek $40 $50 $60

Start Times

Marathon - Hatchery Park, Hayward - 8:00 a.m.

Marathon Relay – Hatchery Park, Hayward - 9:00 a.m. – Mandatory team driver(s) meeting at the start area at 8:30 a.m.

Birkie Trek - "OO" Birkie trail head, Seeley - 9:00 a.m.

Half Marathon - "OO" Birkie Trail Head, Seeley - 10:30 a.m.

5K Run/Walk - Telemark Resort, Cable - 11:30 a.m.

Busing

All Marathon, Half Marathon runners and Birkie Trek Nordic Walkers should park at Telemark Resort (finish area). Runners and Walkers will then be bused to the “00” and Hatchery Park Start areas.

  • Marathoners - Buses leave at 7:15 a.m. promptly!
  • Trekkers - Buses leave at 8:00 a.m. promptly!
  • Half Marathon Runners - Buses will leave at 9:30am promptly!
  • It is a 20-25 minute ride. No buses will be available to transport runners back to the start area after the race.

Aid Stations

  • There are 8 Aid Stations for the Marathon and Marathon Relay and 4 Aid Stations for the Half Marathon and Trek.
  • Aid Stations are located at: Mosquito Brook, Gravel Pit, 16.5K, "OO", Boedecker, Fire Tower, Timber Trail, and 4K from the Finish Line on the Korte Course
  • Water and energy drink will be available at the Start/Finish and at all Aid Stations.
  • There will be a porta-potty at each aid station, except Fire Tower.
  • There will be a self-service Water Station on the 5K course at the half way point.

Spectators

Spectator parking is limited and up to ¼ mile from of Birkie Trail Relay exchange points.

The best spectator viewing areas will be the Exchange Points at:

  • “00” (21K/13.1 miles)
  • Mosquito Brook (36.4K/22.4 miles) 
  • 42K/26.2 mile Finish line at Telemark Resort

Check your Trail Run map for directions.

Pets

PLEASE, as a courtesy to all participants, no pets, leashed or unleashed, on the course.

Awards

Marathon Relay

Awards to winning team members on both 3 and 6 person teams in all divisions:

  • Open - Any team may compete in this division
  • Women - All team members must be female
  • Mixed - 3 person team (minimum of one runner from each gender)
  • 6 person team (minimum of two runners from each gender)

A special Award will be given to each team member of the 3 or 6 person team with the fastest overall handicapped time, regardless of division.

Individual Half Marathon, Individual Marathon & 5K

  • Overall male/female
  • Top two runners in each age/gender class.

    Age Classes for the Half Marathon & Marathon are:
    16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over

    Age Classes for the 5K Run are:
    12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over

Post Race Festiviites at Telemark Resort!

The Awards Ceremony will begin with the overall awards at approximately 1:00 p.m. Age Class Awards will be handed out starting at 2:00 p.m. Stay and enjoy a complimentary post race Lunch (including sub sandwiches, chips, and beverages) for all runners, music, camaraderie and an all-around good time!! Lunch will be available for sale at a nominal charge to non-participants.

Great t-shirts for all participants!