2007 Update
The course will be the same as 2006 with
the bypass of the horse stables at mile 2. The weather will hopefully be in
the normal seasonal range for June of upper 40's to low 70's and not
the high temps we saw in 2006.
Our registration fee been the same since the first HS40 in 2002. Rising
costs necessitate a modest registration fee increase, and the Saturday
post-race meal is now optional for an extra $10. See the menu below.
You'll still see all the perks; pre-race T, finisher Patagonia Award,
give-away drawings, and that West Virginia "First Class" care.
The Course
The point to point course begins near the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area on Red Creek in
Laneville, WV. Following a 2 mile paved section, the trail ascends to Roaring Plains, Flatrock
Plains and Red Creek Plains into Dolly Sods. The course proceeds north along
the Allegheny Front to Bear Rocks. Here runners will turn west
crossing
Dolly
Sods to the rim of Canaan Valley north of Timberline Ski Resort. A
descent through Timberline leads to Freeland Rd and into Canaan Valley State Park.
This is not an easy ultra, but very rewarding when completed!
The course climbs a total of 5474 feet and descends 4856 feet and is
basically in three sections; the Plains, the Road Across the Sky, and
Dolly Sods. Two
significant climbs occur in the first 15 miles where a 2300' ascent is followed by a
1700' descent, and then another 1200' climb. In the first half of the course
highly technical (rocky), single track sections occur from mile 7-11 and
16-18. The Dolly Sods section has an exciting boulder-hopping section from
mile 30-31. The course is 75% trail, 15% Forest Service road, and 10% paved road. There are eight aid stations.
You should carry fluids and fuel due to remote
location and distance between of some of the stations.
Time Limit There is a 12 hour time limit
to complete the course. There are 4 Aid Stations where runners must meet
cutoff times. Aid #2 by 9:15am (3hr 15m), Aid #3
by 11:05am (5hr 5 min), Aid #4 by 12:05pm (6hr 5min) and Aid #6 by 1:30pm
(7hr 30min). See Course
Maps for better details.
Restrictions Limited to 200. Must be at least 18 years of age. No pets.
Race Registration Printable
2007
Entry
or online at
Packet Pick-up Friday, June 15 at Canaan Valley Resort State Park lodge from 5-8:00pm. Arrangements can be made for later pick up. There will be no race day registration.
Pre-race dinner Friday, June 15 from 6:00-7:30pm. Dinner is included for registered runners. Guest tickets are $10 (kids 5 and under free). On the menu will be Penne Pasta w/meat sauce, Veggie Lasagna, Salad, Rolls & Butter, Coffee, Ice Tea and Dessert. A race briefing starts at 7:00pm.
Post-race dinner starts at 5:30pm. This meal is not included in registration. The cost for dinner is $10. Menu includes Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers, Hot Dogs, Cole Slaw, Potato Tossed and Pasta Salads, Corn on the Cob, Coffee/Tea/Lemonade, Dessert. The award ceremony and door prize drawings will begin around 6:30pm.
Aid Stations There are 8 aid stations. Station 1 will only have water and Gatorade. Stations 2 thru 8 will in a mix of utlrarun cuisine such as; pbj, fruit, cookies, pretzels, chips, Hammergel, baked potatoes, m&m's, soup if it's cold, salt, meds and more. See Course Maps for Aid Station locations.
Drop Bags will be collected at the Start and be available at Aid Station #4, mile 19.3. Label your bag.
The Start Shuttle busses will depart Canaan Valley Lodge at 5:00am for the 25 min trip to the start. The race starts at 6:00am. The start begins at the gray metal bridge crossing Red Creek near the Laneville DNR Cabin at the entrance to the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area. All runners must check-in with the race director Saturday morning at the start. There will be no shuttle service back to the start after the race. If you have family or crew driving you to the start, please indicate so on the Entry Form.
Crew, Family, Spectators
All are welcome at the Start, but please
park out of the way of runners and busses. This will be discussed Friday
evening. The best place to meet your runner is Aid #4. This is the
approximate half way point at mile 19.3. Here runners have completed the
tougher first half and support will be appreciated. There are no other
locations where crews can drive to meet runners. If you have any special
needs please let me know.
Directions
to Start and Aid Station 4.
The Finish will be at the Canaan
Valley Resort Lodge. Showers are available.
Finishing Award Runners completing the course in the 12 hour time limit will receive a Patagonia silkweight Capilene short sleeve Tee. These will be available in men's and women's sizing.
Awards and Prizes Awards will be presented to the Top Five Overall Male and Female finishers, the 1st Place Masters 40-49, 1st Place Grand Masters 50-59, and 1st Place Super Masters 60 and over for both Male and Female. No duplicate awards. Awards and door prize drawings will start at 6:30 pm.
Directions Canaan Valley Resort State Park is on Rt. 32 10 miles south of Davis, WV and 9 miles north of Harman, WV. Go to Canaan Valley Resort State Park for travel directions.
Driving Directions to Start From Canaan Valley Resort entrance turn right and proceed south on Rt. 32 one mile and turn left on County Rt. 45/4 East Laneville Road. Continue on this curvy, narrow road 5.7 miles to the gray metal bridge and FS 19 at the entrance to the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area. From Harman, WV go north on Rt. 32 3.7 miles and turn right on County Rt. 32/3 Bonner Mt. Road at the Assembly of God Church. Go 5 miles to a stop sign and turn sharp right. Go 1.5 miles to the gray metal bridge and FS 19 at the entrance to the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area.
Accommodations Canaan Valley Resort is offering special rates for the weekend. Cabins and camping are also available at the park very near the lodge where activities will take place. Go to lodging and camping for rates and reservations.
Results Photos and results will be posted online at www.wvmtr.org and Iplayoutside.com.
Refunds A request for refund of entry fees, minus a $10 fee, will be granted up to May 27, 2006. Please don't ask after this date.
Questions
of any sort, email Dan Lehmann
irun@starband.net , (304)924-5835. Every attempt has been made to
meet runners' needs. If you have any concerns or suggestions, please feel
free to contact me.