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You are automatically
entered in the series with your entry in any of the series races… there’s no
extra fee or form to fill out. Series scoring is based on your best three of
five possible races. Click
here for more
information on the series.
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50 Mile Awards: |
 | Trophies to first overall man and woman.
Personalized trophies will be mailed to winners. |
| First place age group awards to top man and
woman in Open (<40), Masters (40-49), Veteran (50-59)
and Super Veteran (60+) divisions. Personalized awards will be
mailed to winners. |
| All finishers will receive
gold, silver or
bronze medals based on age-graded standards for each single year
age. Medals will be awarded at the 50 mile finish. |
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50K Awards: |
| Trophies to first man overall and woman.
Personalized trophies will be mailed to winners. |
| First place age group awards to top man and
woman in Open (<40), Masters (40-49), Veteran (50-59)
and Super Veteran (60+) divisions. Personalized awards will be
mailed to winners. |
| All finishers receive bronze finishers medals.
Medals will be awarded at the 50K finish. |
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Registration: |
| 50 Mile & 50K - $50 by September 26th; $70
thereafter. Registration fee includes technical race shirt.
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| No race day registration. |
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Packet Pickup: |
| Pick up your
packet or late register Friday, October 10th 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM at
Fleet Feet Sports, 2210 Monroe Ave., Rochester. Click here for
store location map. |
| Friday evening packet pickup & social event in
Canandaigua - details to be announced |
| Race day packet pickup is at the start. |
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Ultra Start: |
| 50 Mile & 50K - 7:00 AM at Finger Lakes Community
College Gym, Canandaigua, NY. |
| Packet pickup is 6:00 - 6:45 AM at the
Start. No race day registration. |
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Drop Bags: |
Drop bags may be
transported to any of the following aid stations. Label bags
with your name and the name of the aid station. Deposit bags
at drop bag table at race day registration at least 30 minutes
before your race starts.
| Onanda Park (10.0 miles) |
| Rte. 21 Trailhead (22.6 miles) |
| Middlesex (31.3 miles) |
| Townline Road (38.8 miles) |
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Time Limits: |
| 50 Mile - must exit Middlesex aid station by
7:30 and finish within 12 hours. |
| 50K - must finish within 7 hours 30 minutes.
That's 14:21
average pace per mile. |
| Contact the organizers if you desire an earlier, non-competitive
start time for either race. |
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Amenities: |
| Free coffee, juice and bagels before the race.
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| 11 aid stations for 50 mile; 5 aid stations for
50K. |
| Food, drink, bathrooms and shelter (in case of
inclement weather) will be provided for 50K finishers at the
Middlesex Church aid station. 50K runners are responsible
for own transportation back to Community College. |
| Restrooms, showers and post-race feast
at Start/Finish back at Finger Lakes Community College. |
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Ultramarathon Categories / Rules / Tips
Ultramarathon
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Open Men -- age < 40
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Open Women -- age < 40 |
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Masters Men -- age 40-49 |
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Masters Women -- age 40-49
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Veteran Men -- age 50-59 |
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Veteran Women -- age 50-59 |
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Super Veteran Men -- age 60 & over |
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Super Veteran Women -- age 60 & over |
Note: Age on race day determines the category.
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Safety
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Runners must run on the left side of the
road facing oncoming traffic unless otherwise directed. |
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Race officials will assist at intersections
and exchange points. |
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Although we will have adequate aid stations,
we strongly recommend you carry a water bottle, especially if temperatures
exceed 70 degrees. |
Ultramarathon Race Rules
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Start - Race start is 7:00 am for the 50
mile and 50K. Contact the organizers if you desire an earlier,
non-competitive start time for either race.
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Handlers - While there will be abundant supplies
at the 11 aid stations, runners may have personal handlers and receive aid at
any point along the course.
Handlers must not drive or cycle along side the runners. Park at a safe place
on the right side of the road, safely cross the road and hand off drink or
food to the runner. No parking
on the left side of the road! |
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Pacers - Pacers are allowed for the 50
mile runners after
the Vine Valley (Aid Station 8). Pacers do not pay an entry fee
but must read, sign and turn in the waiver before the
race start. |
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NEW THIS YEAR: 50K runners
will be responsible for their own transportation from the Middlesex 50K
finish back to the Community College. Food, drink, bathrooms and
shelter (in case of inclement weather) will be provided for 50K finishers
at the Middlesex Church aid station. |
Ultramarathon Race Tips
Click
here
for basic ultramarathon tips (notes from a May 2006 Ultra Workshop at Fleet
Feet Sports Rochester). Tips specific to the Canandaigua Fifties follow
below:
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Solo runners in both the 50
mile and 50K will want to take it easy
on the first leg. Relax and enjoy the scenery. There are major
climbs between you and the finish. |
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Bopple Hill is a bear. Everyone (even
the relay runners) should walk the first steep bit. When it flattens
out partway up, try running. When it gets steep again, make your
own decision. But, remember to leave something for a long gradual
up once you turn onto Rte. 21. |
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The short rail to trail section
after the Rte. 21 aid station may have tall grass and be lumpy. The
section is short so just take it easy and pick up the pace when you get
back on asphalt. |
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50 Mile Runners - Use the short out & back section
in Vine Valley to check out your competition... it's an
opportunity to see who you might catch and who is chasing you. |
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The last mile to the Townline Road aid
station is one long hill which is probably too steep for most
of us to run all of it. This is a good place to try mixing running
and walking (e.g., run 100 meters, walk 100 meters). |
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If you trained enough and paced
your race correctly, the last two legs can be your fastest of the race
(applies to both races). |
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Want to win the 50 mile?
Wait until after Vine Valley to take the lead. Historically, this
race has rewarded the patient runner who slows down the least in the final
15 miles. |
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Want to win the 50K? Make your move after clearing
the rail-to-trail section. |
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Rest Rooms & Showers
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Restrooms and showers are located at the
Start/Finish. |
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Restrooms are available at Onanda Park
and at the Church in Middlesex.
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There is the woods beside the road.
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