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Event Description: |
This is a small, low-frills event with a lot of history and dedicated
volunteers who support ultra running. The flat, scenic road course
is a series of 4-mile loops. There are a few small gradual hills
that will utilize different muscle groups, but nothing so steep
that it would require you to walk. A dirt apron exists along
many stretches of the road. Runners will pass fields that stretch
out, and woods that provide shade. The few passing cars will
travel roads with a 35 MPH posted speed limit. Runners may hear
the occasional blast from a hunter's shotgun, or the buzz of
planes taking off and landing at the nearby Brunswick Naval Air
Station. All runners will start by going out-and-back 1 mile.
Participants of the 50-Mile event will complete 12 loops. Participants
of the 50Km event will complete 7 loops, and then go out-and-back
another ½ mile. |
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Start Times: |
Both races start at 6:30 a.m. |
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Course Support: |
A large group of enthusiastic volunteers will provide support
at the start/finish line. There will be plenty of appropriate
foods and drinks for the ultra runner. A bathroom is available
every 4 miles. A self-serve aid station will be positioned 2-miles
from the start/finish area. Post-race showers are available at
nearby Bowdoin College. |
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Entry Fee: |
$30 before 10/3, $40 after 10/4. All runners who registered before
10/4 will be guaranteed a long-sleeve technical running shirt.
Make checks payable to:
Maine Track Club.
Send to: Erik Boucher
66 Grant St #4
Portland, ME 04101 |
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Entry Fee Includes: |
Long-sleeve technical running shirt. |
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Registration: |
Race-day registration and number pick-up at the start line beginning
at 6:00 AM. |
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Online Registration: |
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Awards: |
Top male and female overall finishers and in each age group (Under
30, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+) |
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Preparation: |
All participants are expected to have trained for a 50-mile or
50km road race. Runners have the option of switching from the
50-mile to the 50km, or vice versa, while the event is in progress.
The race director reserves the right to remove any competitor
from the race at any time. The course will be closed at 6:00
PM. |
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Pacers, Crew, and Muling |
Participants are allowed to have a pacer run with them at any time during the race. No muling (pacers carrying runner's gear). Runners may leave a drop bag with extra gear anywhere on the course. Pacers and crew members may provide assistance to runners from the drop bag location or the designated aid stations. |
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Course Record 50-mile: |
Male Bernd Heinrich 5:22:48
Female Ellen McCurtin 6:19:59 |
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USATF American Masters 50 mi. Road Records |
60-64 Division Bernd Heinrich (61) 6:39:55 October,
20, 2001 |
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USATF American Masters 50 km Road Records |
80-84 Division Carlton Mendell (80) 6:59:26 October,
20, 2001 |
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Showers & locker room: |
Post-race showers are available at nearby Bowdoin College |
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Cut-off Time: |
The course will be closed at 6:00 PM |
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Directions To Start: |
Located near the corner of Pennellville and Middle Bay Rd in
Brunswick, Maine.
Take Exit 28 off I-295 onto Route 1 North. It will be a four
lane road, remain in the right hand lane past 5 stop lights,
and proceed straight onto Pleasant St rather than making sharp
left curve on Rt1 toward Bath. Turn right onto Maine Street.
There will be a 7-Eleven gas station on your right. Follow Maine
Street past Bowdoin College for several miles. Pass Parkview
Medical Center about 1 mile from Bowdoin College, and then bear
left at fork onto Mere Point Road. You will go for about 3/4
of a mile until you come to Middle Bay Road where you will make
a left. Go another 1/4 mile and turn right on Pennellville Rd.
Park near the soccer field. |
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Online Directions: |
Click HERE for online directions to the start |
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USATF Certification Numbers |
50 Miler, ME05006RF
50K, ME05007RF |
