2017 Racer Manual Mountain RATS. September 23, 2017 Eagle, CO

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1 2017 Racer Manual Mountain RATS September 23, 2017 Eagle, CO

2 Hello Racers and Crews! We can t wait to see all of you this September - hopefully with fresh legs and a powerful spirit, ready to celebrate the fall racing season! We consider ourselves so lucky to be around people like you, and it is for you that we have worked hard to create a fun and fast event. We wish you all health, happiness, and smart training in the weeks to come! Introduction Welcome to the inaugural Mountain RATS trail races! This manual will supply the racer and his/her support team with information to help prepare for this year s race. We re excited for a weekend of fun and running on the stunning mountain trails in Eagle, CO. The festivities will include a 50K, Marathon, Heavy Half, and 2 days of music festival fun at the town of Eagle s annual Septemberfest celebration. The host hotel for the weekend will be the AmericInn in Eagle, be sure to mention the race to receive a special rate. Our packet pickup and start/finish area will be well provided for by our awesome sponsors Color Coffee Roasters and Bonfire Brewing. Organization The Race Director, Reid Delman will act as announcer on race day, and has the final say in any decisions, including rulings made by the co-director. If there are any questions prior to the race you may contact Reid (reid_delman@geminiadventures.com) (303) or the race coordinator, Kyla Claudell (kyla@geminiadventures.com) (303) If there are any questions on race day feel free to ask staff members at the aid station/s and the start/finish line. Racer Information If you are receiving this packet it means that you have signed up and are good to go for race day! Great news! There are still race slots available if there s anyone you know who would like to try it out. Registration is still open online at Active.com and forms are available to download on our website. Visit for more information. On packing: You should know what will bring you the most comfort by way of apparel, shoes, food and liquid intake for your race. We are capable of offering suggestions, and we have a really amazing kitchen crew who understand racer s needs, but you understand your body best. Some clothing suggestions might include: Warm-ups, waterproof materials, hat/cap, 2 pairs of shoes, water bottle/s, gloves, extra socks, sun screen, sunglasses, chap stick/petroleum jelly for chapped areas or rubbing, etc. Suggested Items for Crew/Supporting Family: Waterproof materials, gloves, extra clothing if you ll be exposed to outside forces for an undetermined amount of time, hat/s, backpack, pen and paper, snacks/meals, water, sun screen, noise makers/cowbells, water bottle, book/magazine, this manual. All information in this packet is available online at In order to be environmentally friendly and cut down on the amount of trash we produce, we will not have cups at the aid stations. So, please carry a water bottle or a collapsible cup on the course.

3 Awards Finisher s mementos will be handed to you as you cross the finish line and awards will be given out at ceremonies in the heart of the Septemberfest at specified times (see schedule for times). Don t miss out on a chance to win raffle prizes and socialize with other runners. Customized cowbell awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each race in each of the following age groups: under and over Racers will receive customized dog tag finisher s awards as they cross the finish line. Placer s awards will be distributed at the awards ceremony Saturday night. Awards and mementos will not be mailed after the event. Septemberfest All registered racers will get a free beer from Bonfire Brewery and entry into Septemberfest. Accommodations This year s host hotel will be the AmericInn in Eagle, CO. Address: 85 Pond Rd, Eagle, CO Phone: (970) Tell them you are with the Mountain RATS race for a discount. Start/Finish Area and Parking Color Coffee Roasters (717 Sylvan Lake Rd, Eagle, CO 81631) will host the packet pick-up. The start/finish line will be on the grass next to the store in the heart of the Septemberfest celebration. Your race number and packet will also be available at this location Friday night and Saturday morning. Parking will be on the streets near the start/finish and surrounding the Septemberfest. Weather Weather in Eagle can vary. The averages for late September are a low of 38F and a high of 72F degrees. Medical There will be emergency vehicles throughout the event and all necessary materials to nurse any bumps, cuts, bruises, or blisters will be at the start/finish area. In addition, a certified Emergency Medical Technician will be in attendance. Aid stations will NOT have aspirin, ibuprofen or other NSAIDs.

4 Local Laws Federal, State, and County laws and ordinances must be followed at all times. Staying on Course Racers must stay on the designated course. Any racer that goes off the designated course (i.e. shortcutting) will result in a disqualification. Unforeseeable Circumstances In the case of unforeseeable circumstances due to weather or other extenuating circumstances that prevents the safe continuation of 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 the runners or officials. Courses The Mountain RATS courses will be challenging, beautiful, and almost all dirt. 50K 32 miles with ~6000 of climbing Spring Creek (13 miles) Cut-off 11:40pm School House (20.5 miles) Cut-off 2:00pm- If 50K racers don t leave the aid station by 2:00pm they will not be allowed to do the additional loop. Finish Cut-off 5:30pm Marathon 26.2 miles with ~5000 of climbing Spring Creek (17 miles) Cut-off 2:30pm Easy Rider (21.5 miles) Cut-off 3:30pm Finish Cut-off 5:30pm Heavy Half 14.4 miles with ~2500 of climbing There are no cut-offs for the Heavy Half Marathon! Aid Stations We will have nine aid stations located throughout the 50K course, six for the marathon and four for the half (at approximately five-mile intervals). Aid Stations will have: gels, potato chips, peanut butter and jelly rolls, chocolate, bananas, ice water and Tailwind Endurance Fuel hydration. For environmental reasons cups will not be provided at the aid stations. Aid stations will NOT have aspirin, ibuprofen or other NSAIDs.

5 SCHEDULE Itinerary Friday 5:00-7:00 pm Race day registration and packet pick up at Color Coffee Roasters Saturday 6:00-7:45 am Race day registration and packet pick-up at start line (Color Coffee Roasters) 7:30 am Marathon/50K race start 8:00 am Half Marathon start 11:00 am Half Marathon awards and raffle prizes at Color Coffee Roasters 5:30 pm Marathon/50K cut-off 6:00 pm Marathon/50K awards and raffle prizes at Color Coffee Roasters REGISTRATION Cost per person: Early (until April 1st) Half Marathon $60 Trail Marathon $80 50K $85 Standard (until July 1st) Half Marathon $70 Trail marathon $90 50K $95 Late (until September 20th) Half Marathon $80 Trail Marathon $100 50K $105

6 Race Weekend Half Marathon $90 Trail Marathon $110 50K $115 Entry fees include: place winner awards, shirts (or other race memento), aid station goodies, a finisher s memento and post-race refreshments. Entry fee is non-refundable and nontransferable. All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Community & the Gemini Family Keeping in touch with our racers is important to us. In order to continue to improve this event there will be a post-race survey sent out to each participant. Please take a couple minutes to fill out the survey with both positives and aspects we can improve on. Also, we love to hear how everyone s training has been, what races are on the horizon, countdowns to Gemini Events, and the support and advice each of you give to one another for your first-times, injuries, or adventures. If you want to stay connected Like us on Facebook at, for updates, news, advice, and pictures from the events. Contacts Race Director Race Coordinator Reid Delman Kyla Claudell 3506 Feather Reed Ave. kyla@geminiadventures.com Longmont, CO (303) reid_delman@geminiadventures.com (303) Race Coordinator Ryan Fezler ryan@geminiadventures.com

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