THE DATE FOR THE 2012 SPEEDGOAT 50K WILL BE JULY 28, STARTS AT 6:30am.

Entries will go online at Ultrasignup on January 1 to reserve a spot. This year we are limited to 300 billies and nannies. Still only 11,600′ of climb. At least $1000 to the winner, hopefully alot more! And and extra 500 bones for a record!

Enter here….but read below first please!

The start line is now at ENTRY 1 at Snowbird Ski Resort. This is the first Snowbird entrance driving up Little Cottonwood Canyon. If you are staying at Snowbird, be aware it’s a 10 minute walk or a quick car ride from the hotel. We switched this venue so we now have a shady, comfortable start/finish line…and a longer descent at the end! The course will be the SAME as last year, no changes are planned.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: Registration is at the Creekside Building (Entry 1 at Snowbird) on the deck. Please come early as we have more runners than ever before. Registration starts at 5am.

Snowbird will reserve a block of rooms for Speedgoat entrants at about 95 bucks a night. It would be foolish not to stay 400 yards from the start line for this price. Book it soon, as Snowbird also has many other things going on this time of year and often sells out of rooms. Call 1-800-453-3000 and ask for the Cliff Lodge Front Desk. They’ll take care of ya from there.

Keep in mind folks, that CAMPING AT THE START LINE is NOT PERMITTED AT SNOWBIRD! Don’t bother trying to be sneaky, cuz’ you will get kicked out. May I suggest the Tanners Flat Campground 2 miles down Canyon, or the Albion Basin Campground, 4 miles up Canyon. Both are sweet…if you choose to camp.

If interested in Corporate Sponsorship, please email me at speedgoatkarl@gmail.com for info. I’ll fill you in with all the details. I am hoping to create a race where we have a large prize purse, but at the same time, we have a super cool feel with great food, great drink, maybe even live music, and a ton of great prizes for everyone.

Remember that this race is HARD!

THE COURSE:

Coming soon is a Flyover view of the sick course. I”ll be working on that in January 2012, and it should be up by February at the latest. For now, the video in the upper right corner should give you a good idea of what it’s like.

Runners will be required to check OUT of aid stations, there will be someone there to record you’re number. If you do not do this, we may send out Search and Rescue, which could cost you a fortune! Please help us out with this so we can keep track of you’re hooves.

DROP BAGS:

Drop bags are only doable at the “Hidden Peak aid station, mile 8 and 26. No other drop bag service is permitted. If you have crew, you may be crewed at the tunnel, just below the peak at mile 22.3

You must inform the aid station if you plan to drop out. Remember that NO CREW ACCESS is allowed at the Pacific Mine. It’s a long drive to get there anyway. DROPPING OUT AT PACIFIC MINE IS NOT AN OPTION. We will NOT be able to drive you back to Snowbird. It’s so far, you could walk it faster! You can use crew at the “Tunnel Aid Station”(22.3) if you wish, but there are no drop bags allowed, so you’re crew will have to supply what you need.

AID STATIONS:

Mile 4.1 “Mid Gad” Self Serve Water Only

Mile 8.0 “Hidden Peak” Drop Bags, Full Service Aid Station

MIle 10.2 “Mineral Basin 1″ Full Service Aid Station, NO drop bags

Mile 14.8 “Pacific Mine” Full Service Aid Station, NO Drop bags.

Mile 19.4 “Mineral Basin 2″ Full Service Aid Station, NO Drop bags.

MIle 22.3 “Tunnel” Full Service Aid Station, NO drop bags. Crew is allowed. Cutoff is 3pm.

Mile 26.0 “Hidden Peak 2″ Drop Bags, Full Service Aid Station,

Mile 31.2 “The Finish” Beer (your own) and Pizza, Ultragen Recovery Drink too!

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. No stepping on any revegetated areas, Snowbird is very pristine and violating this policy could affect the future of this race.
2. All runners must respect decisions of aid personnel on Baldy Ridge to ensure the safety of other runners. Rocks could slide down and you may have to go one at a time.
3. Headphones ARE permitted, but please use respect when entering aid stations and especially on MT. Baldy where it would be best to take them off temporarily. Not being able to hear when a rock is falling could be fatal.
4. There will be a CUTOFF at the TUNNEL, (mile 22.1) at 3pm sharp, and will be strictly enforced! Runners will be able to take the Peruvian Express lift down to the finish line.
5. Dropping out at the Pacific Mine Aid station will be difficult as there is no transportation home from there. You are responsible for your own actions and ride if you drop out here. It’s a 3 hour drive back to Snowbird.
6. Unfortunately, there are NO DOGS ALLOWED IN LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON. If you choose to bring your dog, you MUST find a home for him/her. It is NOT POSSIBLE TO LEAVE YOUR DOG IN THE CAR either, as that is also illegal in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Chances are, if you risk it, a random employee may report it, so please leave them at home. And for the record the fine is 500 smackers! And could also risk the future of this event.
7. No aid between aid stations, that would be cheating.
8. No littering anywhere on course, it’s a freakin’ forest.
9. If you choose to drop, you must report to the aid station captain.
10. If you must relieve yourself, please use bathrooms, or use common sense.
11. All runners must carry a water bottle.

COURSE MARKING:

The course is marked with FAT orange ribbons, pin flags, and some flour in certain areas. Flour is the ultimate rule if there is a turn in question. We have wrong way ribbons, those say CAUTION and are yellow.

AID STATION FOOD:

Aid station food is of the standard ultra variety. We will have EFS from First Endurance, Water for drinks, and a bunch of other random stuff.

RACE CHECK IN PROCEDURES:

 

1. Pick up number and goodies
2. Keep in mind if you have a crew or spectators they may ride the tram at 6:45am. Once this initial tram goes up to accomodate the race volunteers the tram will not run again until 11am.
3. If you have crew that chooses to ride the early tram, be prepared. It can be a long day on Hidden Peak, and the weather can change to hail at any moment…we are in the mountains.
4. There are NO REFRESHMENTS on Hidden Peak for spectators or crew, aid station food is for runners only.
5. Please come as early as possible, this will ensure a 6:30 start, we wouldn’t want to start late.

DIRECTIONS:

From Salt Lake International Airport or anywhere else on this planet:

Use your gadget and google it. “Snowbird Ski Resort, Utah” If you have questions on directions, email me at speedgoatkarl@gmail.com. and I’ll set you up with some old school details.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO IN THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER OF THIS PAGE FOR A LOOK AT THE COURSE. THAT’S ALL YOU’RE GONNA NEED.

Start training now……cuz’ it’s gonna hurt!

 

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