West Grey Runner wrote:I plan vacation time around DG. Looking forward to doing my 5th consecutive year. August 2008 I did the 6 hour completing my fist “Ultra” distance http://westgreyrunner.blogspot.com/2008 ... girls.html. I returned in 2009 and joined the 24 hours race late in the afternoon for my first “50 Miler” http://westgreyrunner.blogspot.com/2009 ... e-day.html. In 2010 they introduced a Belt Buckle for those completing 120km yet another new distance for me http://westgreyrunner.blogspot.com/2010 ... -2010.html. This past summer I tried for the buckle again but succumbed to the heat calling it a day after 17 hours http://westgreyrunner.blogspot.com/2011 ... -race.html.
I suspect that registration will open on Feb 14. The 24 hour race sells out first so if that’s your thing register early. Last year the 12 hour was switched to a night run and I really liked the changed. There was lots of folks on the trail overnight and when the race ended in the morning there was the same sort of buzz and excitement as you get at the beginning of the race… it was fun!
So who is in?
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48 hours Hello All!
I'm going to give you an update on the 48 hour race. If you're interested, great, if not, that's fine too. Bottom line, the 48 hour race IS ON for 2012.
The Questionnaire was very helpful as it demonstrated that not everyone agrees on every option. Combined with our logistical challenges of putting on the race, here is a brief summary of what options were mutually agreed upon & will be implemented:
dirty girls 48 hour race
Friday August 10th 8 a.m. to Sunday August 12th 8 am.
Pacers allowed from Friday 8 p.m. onwards
Usual 10k course
Both the 5k and the start/finish aid station will be manned/stocked
Usual tenting option along the course start/finish
Benchmarks:
1. 100 miles
2. 170k (i.e. a full loop after 100 miles is reached) WITH a minimum number of hours on course (those hours are yet to be determined)
$200 Cdn
Registration will open in December. We are just working on a volunteer incentive package for all events.
Email me with any questions. Thanks so much - and thank you to Charlotte and Kinga who initiated this idea back in the summer. Although it is A LOT of work, it is an incredible, incredible opportunity to provide an event that pushes the bounds of human potential.
Diane
48 hours!!!!?? Thats nuts!
48 hours Hello All!
I'm going to give you an update on the 48 hour race. If you're interested, great, if not, that's fine too. Bottom line, the 48 hour race IS ON for 2012.
The Questionnaire was very helpful as it demonstrated that not everyone agrees on every option. Combined with our logistical challenges of putting on the race, here is a brief summary of what options were mutually agreed upon & will be implemented:
dirty girls 48 hour race
Friday August 10th 8 a.m. to Sunday August 12th 8 am.
Pacers allowed from Friday 8 p.m. onwards
Usual 10k course
Both the 5k and the start/finish aid station will be manned/stocked
Usual tenting option along the course start/finish
Benchmarks:
1. 100 miles
2. 170k (i.e. a full loop after 100 miles is reached) WITH a minimum number of hours on course (those hours are yet to be determined)
$200 Cdn
Registration will open in December. We are just working on a volunteer incentive package for all events.
Email me with any questions. Thanks so much - and thank you to Charlotte and Kinga who initiated this idea back in the summer. Although it is A LOT of work, it is an incredible, incredible opportunity to provide an event that pushes the bounds of human potential.
Diane
West Grey Runner wrote:Killerz48 hours!!!!?? Thats nuts!
The 24 hour race was $160.00 and for an extra $40.00 you get to go another 24 hours. It just makes sense to me!
Not sure on the 12 hour night thing but I suspect it will be the same as 2011. It sure made for lots of fun in the Forest overnight.
Ajax wrote:I'm so excited and scared by this it's crazy. I was looking for something to kick thinks up a notch in 2012 and this is it without a doubt. Kudos to the organisers and volunteers. Any multidayers out there want to shed some light on what to do differently in training and racing a 48 instead of a 100?
A few weeks ago I was thinking of downgrading to the 24hr, but circumstances changed yet again and I opted to volunteer throughout the whole weekend. The Viking and I will be in Mansfield from Thursday evening until Sunday afternoon and if my work station is well staffed and things are going smoothly, I hope to sneak out for a few loops with anyone needing a pacer this weekend. 
Maybe next year, if there will be another 48hr DG 
UltraQueenga wrote:Taking our names off the 48 hr list...
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