Thursty Elk Trail Race

Date: Saturday July 4, 2020

Distances: 25km, 5km, 1km Kids Run

Start times:
8.00am – 25km – Start from Hack Brown & Nixon Road (Unity Christian School area)

9.00am – ~1km Kids Run – Start from Chilliwack Community Forest

9.30am – 5km – start from Chilliwack Community Forest

CUTOFF TIME for 25km: 7 hours / 3pm at Finish line

• Registration opens December 1 at 7.00am and closes June 30, 2020 at 11.59pm.
• There will be no race day registration.
• Registration includes the following:
  • Souvenir finishing medal
  • Souvenir socks (who doesn’t love socks!)
  • Race bib
  • Individual timing
  • Participant insurance
  • On-site first aid
  • Safe, secure course with approved event permitting.

Parking:

Parking is available at no charge at the start line of the 25km on Hack Brown Road and at the Community Forest (Allen Road) for the 5km and kids run.  Parking is available at the finish line at Ryder Lake Hall.  Please note that parking is limited and car pooling and shuttling is strongly advised!  

Shuttle Bus:

This is a scenic point to point adventure requiring runners to either shuttle to the start or arrange their own drop off and/or transportation.  A shuttle bus will be provided for all 25km runners for a fee of $5.  The bus option is available as part of the registration process or can be purchased at a later date on the registration site.

Package Pick-up:

• Friday July 3 – 3.00-6.00pm Garrison Running Co., Market Way, Chilliwack
• Saturday, July 4 – at race start line:
  • 25km: 7.00am – 7.45am at Start line – Hack Brown & Nixon Road
  •   5km: 8.30am – 9.15am at Chilliwack Community Forest, Allen Road

Only the registered runner will be able to pick up their race package. Please bring ID with you. No exceptions.

Zero Waste:

In an effort to produce zero waste events, please note that there will be no bags given at package pick-up.  You are welcome to bring one along with you.

This is a cup-less event.  Please bring your own cup/hydration pack/bottle for re-filling at the aid stations.

The Kids Run is approximately 1km in length following the Three Bears Trail.  Kids of all ages are invited to participate.  It’s a non-competitive fun run for little feet.  It’s not timed, but each participant will receive a finisher medal to take home.

• There will be NO crew or pacers allowed on course.
• Poles WILL be allowed for the 25km event, but only after passing the first aid station.  This is to allow the group to spread out enough to safely use poles.
• There are no registration prerequisites, but the 25km course is a steep and demanding single track backcountry course.  You should have experience in distance backcountry trail running and be prepared for the unexpected.
• There is no mandatory gear for the race, but it is highly recommended that you carry at least 1 litre of water and refill at each aid station.
• Whether racing, training, or adventuring, it is always encouraged that everyone carry the 10 Essentials for backcountry safety with you in your pack.  Its tough to predict what might happen on the trails, but as the Girl Guides say “Be Prepared!”.

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