The Skyline Challenge

Start times:

The Skyline Challenge Ultra. 50k @6:00am

Age Group Categories & Awards

Awards will be given to: the top three overall male and female runners for each event; as well as, the top three overall masters male and female; and the top three overall male and female runners in each age group: All pre-registered runners will receive a Insport performance shirt that wicks moisture, dries quickly and keeps you cool. Ideal for all high energy activities.  these performance tops are:

• Wicking, fast drying, anti-microbial fabric
• Flat lock seam construction
  
• Drop tail hem.

Our Goal is your  Satisfaction. therefore if you are not honestly satisfied with your experience at the Skyline Challenge we will refund your money...Its that simple!  

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Cove Campground

1. Race day registration
2. Runner's packet pick up.
3. Post-Race party
4. Awards and door prizes
5. Portable toilets and bathrooms
6. Family picnic areas

Aid Stations about every 5 miles

•  All aid stations will include:
• Hammer Nutrition Endurance Gels and Endurance products, Water, Sodas ect.
• General first aid items
• Power Gels
• Salt Tablets
• Candy and goodies
• Basically everything you would wish and would hope to see at an aid station! (if you have strange tastes please drop the race director your personal requests and we will see what we can do!)

• Race Day Check In: Please be at the start no later than 5:15am for the runners. We have a lot to take care of.  Please also have your check or cash ready to give to the volunteers at the start if you are pre-registered and still need to pay. If you are staying at the campground and pick up your race packet Friday 5:45am will be the last minute race briefing.  
• Drop Bags: We will have bags and magic markers so that runners can have us stage a bag at any Aid Station  provided that they are turned in by 5am Saturday morning.
• Family and Friends can hang out and enjoy the day at the campgrounds, bring the grill have some fun. Please remember that this is a family friendly event please no alcohol...  
• Race Packet Pick-up can be anytime after 2pm on Friday July 9th at the Cove Campground.

Instructions for Runners

We want everyone to be safe, have fun, and finish. Here are some guidelines that will be helpful to make your race day all that you want it to be!

• Bib numbers should be pinned on the front of the shirts.
• Bib numbers are transferable but only if coordination has been made with the race director.
• Bib number and should be checked during check-in before the race starts.
• Littering: No littering of any kind. This especially means throwing paper cups on the ground but also includes littering of any kind-at all- anywhere. Aide station volunteers are not here to pick up runner’s trash. There will be trash bags at each aide station for runners to use. Remember that this race is different than most road or cross country races.
• Safety: Be extremely safe. The number one goal of the race is for everyone to be safe. There will be first aide at the aid stations and finish line. A safety plan has been developed. In addition, a network of cell phone coverage and two way radio is provided so that volunteers and runners can use the 911 system if needed. EMS and Fire and Rescue are on notice and will be monitoring the race. However, for all of this to work everyone must cooperate.
• Runner Accountability: Although this course is very well marked and easy to navigate it is still possible to get lost on this course.  there is a 100% runner accountability system in place. The trail sweeping group and designated aide stations will reconcile the entire roster of runners at several checkpoints along the course. This will ensure that we know where all runners are during the race. If we think you are lost that means a group of us will start to look for you. If you need to drop, you must let the aide station volunteers know.  Helping other runners: If a runner encounters another runner that needs aide, he or she is expected to stop and render assistance as needed. You may need to determine if immediate help is needed and leave the runner until the next runner comes along or you may need to stay until another runner comes along and then go and get additional help. Runners needing help must go to the NEAREST aide station.
• There is no mandatory Water Bottle Rule:  With aid and water every four  to five miles, water bottles are not required but we have more EMT and Paramedics than we know what to do with; and they will be happy to treat you.  The temperature will be high, therefore it is strongly recommended that you carry water with you.
• Working with the Volunteers: Follow the directions of the volunteers. Most are runners. Some are your friends. Quite a few are trail volunteers who helped build and constantly maintain the trail we are getting to use.  All are there to help you have a good time.
• Other Trail Users: Be very sensitive to other trail uses. The trail is not closed for the race. Runners might encounter dogs, bikers, hikers, sometimes horses, kids, photographers, and various other trail users. Please remember that we are guests. Please share the trail and be courteous. A nice ‘good morning’ to the trail users would not hurt our cause.
• Cut Offs: The cut off is 12 hours. However if you are in good spirits and moving forward we are going to do everything short of carrying you to see that you Finnish.