Odyssey Trail Running Rampage
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The Odyssey Trail Running Rampage will bring in Fall with three great trail running races, The Trail Half Marathon, the Trail Marathon, and the 40 mile Trail Ultra. All of these great races are part of the 2009 Trail Runner Trophy Series. These trail races will give athletes the opportunity to run on some of the best trails in the Southeast at a gorgeous state park nestled in the mountains of VA, Douthat State Park. Get together with family and friends this a weekend at Douthat State Park which has a lot to offer, hiking, mt.biking, paddling, fishing, and relaxing.
The race course will be a loop format which will offer challenging uphills, fast downhills and beautiful views at multiple points on the trail. Racers will run along creeks with waterfalls and through Rhododendron covered tunnels engulfing the trails. A loop will have a total elevation gain of 2400’ over 13 miles.
The 40mile Ultra will entail 3 laps; the Marathon 2 laps; and the Half Marathon 1 lap. There will be 3 fully stocked aid stations at miles 4, 9 and 10.5. They will have HEED water, flat cola, potatoes and salt, banana halves, and pretzels at each station. Ultra and Marathon runners will be able to stage supplies at the finish of the loop.
Trail Running Rampage Roster update 9/9/09
Marathon-Photos.com at Trail Running Rampage
Date
Location
Venue
Distance
Ultra 40 miles
Marathon 26.2 miles
Half Marathon 13.1 miles
Duration
Disciplines
Divisions
Fees
Ultra |
Marathon |
Half Marathon |
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Discounted Fee (ends July 20) |
$75 |
$50 |
$35 |
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Standard Fee (July 21 - Sept 17) |
$85 |
$60 |
$45 |
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Fees per PERSON. Processing fee not included.
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Ultra |
Marathon |
Half Marathon |
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Discounted Processing Fee (ends July 20)
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$5.50 |
$4.00 |
$3.10 |
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Standard Processing Fee (July 21 - Sept 17) |
$6.10 |
$4.60 |
$3.70 |
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Processing fees per TEAM. |
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USRaceWorks.com charges a processing fee for each registration. The chart above shows the processing fee each participant will be charged.
Included
Certified Medical Staff
Zorrel performance t-shirt
Post-race vittles
Well stocked aid stations
Enthusiastic volunteers
Important Dates
July 20, 2009: Discounted registration ends
August 31, 2009: Last day that a Zorrel wicking shirt is included with registration
Sept 17, 2009: Online registration closes
Sept 19, 2009: On-site registration will be available for an additional $10.
Schedule
Friday, September 18, 2009
6:00pm - 8:45pm Racer registration and packet pick up at the Discovery Center at Camp Carson
9:00pm Race Brief at the Discovery Center
Saturday, September 19, 2009
5:30am - 6:30am Racer registration and packet pick up at the Discovery Center at Camp Carson
6:35am brief Race Brief
7:00am RACE START at the Discovery Center
Noon Post Race BBQ
3:00pm 40 miler Ultra deadline for starting 3rd lap
6:00pm Official Race cut-off (all 3 distances)
Directions
Location: From I-64, take Exit 27 near Clifton Forge. Turn North onto State Route 629 (highway at exit ramp). Travel north three miles to the park entrance sign and another two miles to the park office. Get parking pass. ($3). Processed through the park and follow signs to the Camp Carson. Turn on to road at Camp Carson sign. The Discovery Center is at the end of the road.
Lodging
Register early sites fill up months in advance
(Overnight Facilities at Douthat State Park include camping and cabins of various sizes. For information on these accommodations and to make a reservation, you can reserve online at www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/douthat or call 1-800-933-PARK)
other Camping near Douthat S.P.
Hotels within a half-hour drive can be found in:
Covington, Virginia
Certifications
No certifications are required.
Support Crews
Support personnel are not required but are encouraged. Competitors can have up to two support personnel. Support crews are allowed to provide assistance only in the designated transition area. Support from anywhere else on the course will result in immediate disqualification. Only badged support personnel and athletes will be allowed in the transition area.
Support personnel can feed the competitor, help competitor change clothes, and hand gear clothing and medical supplies to the competitor.
You will be coming through the transition area between run loops and at the finish of the race. All transition gear will need to be kept in a properly marked bag (name/race number).
You will be required to be self-sufficient in terms of fluids and nutrition as in an adventure race, however, there will be water, electrolyte drinks and food available on the run course and the transition area.
This is the recommended gear list. There will be no gear check in.
Good pair of trail or running shoes
Hydration system (Camelbak) with minimum of 100 oz water is strongly recommended. There will be 2 aid stations out on the loop.
Energy gels/bars, or other food recommended to stage at transitions and to carry on run legs
Bag for storing articles at transitions; marked with name/race number
Sun block
Sunglasses
The climate in Virginia is typically mild in mid September (lows in the 50's/highs in the mid 70's). We expect you to dress accordingly. The Odyssey medical team has full authorization to prevent anyone from continuing in the race if they feel their health is at risk due to hypothermia, dehydration, etc.
OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE: No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used outside the designated transition area.
PENALTY: Variable time penalty.
TRANSITION AREA: All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned area. No person shall interfere with another participant’s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers in the transition area (DQ!).
PENALTY: Variable time penalty.
ALL racers will have a chance to win schwag from Hammer Nutrition, Nuun, Zanfel and many others.
ALL Finishers will receive a prize.
These forms are specific for the Odyssey Trail Running Rampage and will close September 17, 2009, when online registration closes.
Forms for Half Marathon competitors:
Adult Waiver and Image Release Form
Medical Form
Under Age Waiver and Image Release Form
Forms for Marathon competitors:
Adult Waiver and Image Release Form
Medical Form
Under Age Waiver and Image Release Form
Forms for Ultra 40 mile competitors:
Adult Waiver and Image Release Form
Medical Form
Under Age Waiver and Image Release Form
How do I get on the emailing list for the Odyssey eNewsletter?
We are glad that you want to be one of the first to know what is new and coming up with Odyssey. To sign up click here: Odyssey
eNewsletter.
What is the refund and cancellation policy?
You are entitled to an Odyssey credit refund, minus the cancellation fee until 2 weeks prior to the start of the race. You may apply the remaining balance (minus the cancellation fee) to any future Odyssey Adventure Racing event. You will have one year to redeem these credits. Contact registration@OARevents.com for credit refund.
Odyssey Adventure Racing does not accept responsibility for refunds for cancellations in the event of natural or national emergencies. Natural emergencies may include, but are not limited to severe weather including heavy rain, snow, tornados, hurricanes, river flooding, heat spells and cold spells. National or international emergencies may include, but are not limited to military conflicts, terrorist attacks, security threats, war, and heightened security alerts.
No refunds after September 5, 2009.
Cancellation Fee: $20 Ultra, $15 Marathon, 10 Half Marathon
July 20, 2009: Discounted registration ends
August 31, 2009: Last day that a Zorrel wicking shirt is included with registration
Sept 17, 2009: Online registration closes
Sept 19, 2009: On-site registration will be available for an additional $10.
