These details are subject to change and will be updated as information is determined!
BIB PICKUP will be race morning only at Little Coal Creek Trailhead from 7:45-8:50 a.m. Bib pickup is NOT possible at Race Headquarters on Aug. 9.
There WILL be post-race shuttles in 2023. Volunteers will shuttle Half Traverse finishers from Ermine Trailhead to either Byers Lake or Little Coal Creek. Volunteers can also shuttle Full Traverse finishers to Little Coal Creek if they’ve staged a vehicle there.
There will NOT be any official pre-race shuttles on race morning. Participants will be responsible for their transportation to the Little Coal Creek start. Carpooling or getting dropped off will be required due to limited parking. The organizers will attempt to help arrange carpools for out-of-town racers or others in need.
There will be a mandatory pre-race briefing shortly before the start.
Time cut-offs:
Full Traverse finish cut-off is 9 hours, 10 minutes to receive an official finish.
Full Traverse racers must reach the Ermine Hill Checkpoint within 4 hours, 5 minutes. Any racer arriving thereafter must take the Ermine Hill Trail down to the Parks Highway (even if you’re one minute past the cutoff and were slowed by taking a bunch of pictures). A shuttle will then bring you to Byers Lake (or Little Coal Creek) from the Ermine Hill Trailhead.
Half Traverse racers must arrive within 4 hours, 5 minutes to receive an official finish. It’s not possible to power-hike the full distance and make the cutoff; some running is necessary.
There are no aid stations. Racers are responsible for their own food and drink. There will be officials at Ermine Hill Checkpoint and a trail sweep, but no refreshments are provided on the course. Water sources are generally available along the first half of the course but cannot be depended on in the 2nd half. Water is consumed at participants’ risk and bringing a water purification device is recommended.
Racers need to be aware of wildlife and should not wear headphones. Bears and moose have needed to be averted during past races. Consider bringing bear spray and know how to use it.
Mandatory gear carried from start to finish includes: windbreaker, long-sleeved shirt, pants or tights, winter hat, gloves, sustenance, race bib, and water bottle.
Racers must stay on trail and not travel overland or cut switchbacks.
This is not a race for beginners. Knowledge of the trail is vital. All racers are strongly advised to have scouted the course prior to race day.
Entrants will be emailed additional race details (such as info about camping, directions to Race Headquarters, etc…).
