50 km

SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2012

Registration open: 5:00am
Start Time: 8:00am (11 hour time limit)

ENTRY FEE : $45 before 4/28/12, $55 after
Click to view the ENTRY LIST of pre-registered runners, this list will be updated weekly.

Timing: (New in 2012)

A disposable timing chip will be attached to the back of each person’s race bib. Please do not remove or fold the timing chip. The timing company will send out text messages as well as emails a few hours after the race with runners times. When you register please be sure to include your cell phone number and email address.

COURSE

Participants in the 50km race will complete 2 laps of the 25km course. The race course is a 25 kilometer off-road roller coaster on well-maintained XC trails that twist, turn, and roll their way through forests and across pastoral, working farmland. The trails are level, wide (12′), and non-technical with no roots or rocks, but very hilly. Although there are no major climbs the rolling terrain is unrelenting. The surface of the trails is mainly grass and dirt sprinkled with pine needles, pine cones, twigs, and small stones. From time to time runners will be directed off the main trail system and into fields. In the fields the course will follow a path cut by local farmers using their haying equipment. The grass is rough and can vary in height in different places. Some of the cut grass may still be on the path making running more difficult. There are no stream crossings on the course per-se, however, the grass in the fields can be very wet in the morning, and there may be wet and muddy spots if it rains just before the race. The paths in the fields are often not level, tilting severely in all directions. Trail running shoes are not necessary, but they are recommended.

View 50km Course Map

AID STATIONS

Four aid stations are located on the course. Runners will pass by an aid stations more than once (effectively 8 aid stations per 25k loop) giving them the opportunity to refuel every 2 to 3 miles. Each aid stations will be stocked with the following supplies: cold water, Dytomax electrolyte drink, cola, ice, gummy bears, Oreos, chips, pretzels, potatoes and salt, PB&J sandwiches, M&Ms, candy orange slices, oranges, and bananas. Please dispose of all cups and wrappers in the barrels supplied at the aid stations. Do not throw anything on the trail or in the field. Anyone caught littering will be disqualified from the race!

Runner’s Choice Award

Each of our 4 aid stations will be staffed by enthusiastic volunteers from different non-profit organizations that support youth activities. Each group will create a theme for their aid station; and, they will be competing for a cash prize given to the best aid station as determined by you, the runner. After the race please go to the results boards and vote for your favorite aid station.

DROP BAGS

Runners may submit their Drop Bags during registration, and a staff person or volunteer will deliver them to the “Final Mile Aid Station”. Drop Bags should be clearly marked with the runner’s name. Runners will pass the drop bag location at approximately 10 miles into each 25k lap and then again near the end of each lap. 50k runners will pass the drop bag location 4 times during the race (10, 14.5, 25.5, 30 miles). The “Final Mile Aid Station” is a short (5 minute) walk from the start/finish area and runners may place drop bags at this location themselves.

PORTABLE TOILETS

There will be portable toilets on the course near each of the aid stations. You may also run into the YMCA building.

SHOWERS

Locker rooms, showers and restrooms will be available in the YMCA building from 12 noon to 5:00pm on Sunday.

SHIRTS

In 2011 we lowered the entry fee for all races, and charged for race shirts separately. That is because some people already have enough shirts in their closets and we think people should have the freedom to choose. We also take a great deal of pride in the quality and design of our shirts. Our short sleeve technical race shirts are made by Merrell. We offer both mens and womens sizes. There are 4 different designs associated with different races: 1) 5k & 10k races, 2) 5k Canicross, 3) Barefoot 5k, and 4) 25k, 50k, and 50mile races. If you order a shirt you will receive one with the design associated with your race. If you register for more than one race please be sure to order two shirts. You must order your shirts by 5/5/12 to be guaranteed a specific size. At registration you will be given the size that you ordered. Substitutes will only be allowed after the race if there are extra shirts available . If you do not claim your shirt before the race starts it may be given to another person. You may request a refund if you did not claim your shirt or if we don’t have the size that you originally ordered.

Shirts will be distributed at packet pickup at the following times:

Friday, May25th 1:00pm to 6:00pm at the Maine Running Company Store located at 563 Forest Ave in Portland, Maine

Saturday May 26th 8:30am to 5:00pm at Pineland Farms

Sunday May 27th 5:00am to 10:00am at Pineland Farms

FINISHERS PRIZE

All 50km finishers will receive a one-of-a-kind cowbell and a Pineland Farms water bottle pre-filled with water when they cross the finish line.

AWARDS

Hand-crafted awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers, and the top male and female finisher in each of the following age groups:

Lawn Boy/Lawn Girl: up to 29
Yard Man/Yard Woman: 30 to 39
John Deere/Jane Deere: 40 to 49
Massey Ferguson/Allis Chalmers: 50 to 59
Fordson/Minneapolis Moline (60+)

A team prize will be awarded in the 50km race to the first place team. A team must consist of at least 4 runners entered under the same team name or running club – more than 4 people may compete for the same team. The first place team is defined as the fastest combined time of the top-4 team members. Please note this is not a relay race.

AWARDS CEREMONY

The awards ceremony for the 50km race will begin at 2:00 pm.

COURSE RECORDS

50km male: Leigh Schmitt 3:34:23 – 2009
50km female: Juli Davenport 4:10:58 – 2008

DOGS

No dogs are allowed on Pineland Farms property except for those participating in the canicross. If you are not registered in the canicross please do not bring your dog or leave them in a vehicle.