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If I decide to run, what should I bring? |
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Bring whatever you'd normally wear for a run of the distance you select to run given the conditions of the day. Water and food for the trail. Money for showers and change of clothes. if coming from Canada you need your travel documents and out of country insurance. |
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Are there aid stations? |
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We recommend you come prepared to run without external aid. |
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What can I win? |
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Sorry, this isn't a run for glory. This run is meant to be a group event to appreciate club members and a good year of running. |
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I've never done a trail run before. Is this a good place to start? |
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If you are doing the short course than yes. The short course is a very good trail run for the begining trail runner. If you are doing the long course than you should be able to run trails with confidence and be able to run the distance with ease. Because this is a group run we will be running at a slower pace. |
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How tough is the course? |
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It's not the Northshore of Vancouver, but it does have a fair amount of elevation and medium trail difficulty. |
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Do I really need to print off the course instructions and bring them with me? |
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Yes. If you plan to head off by your self chances are you will need them. If you are running with the group then no, you can just tag along. We will all try to stay together as a group. This means that everyone should be responsible for the person behind them and stop at all trail junctions.
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This event is free, but for Club Fat Ass members only. How do I get into the club? |
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There is no hazing ceremony like the Hash House Harriers! Runners, walkers, hikers, triathletes, adventure racers, mountain bikers and anyone else interested in having fun in the great outdoors is welcome and can register online for a nominal fee. |
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Can I wait until the last minute and join at the start? |
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Yes, but we prefer you don't. Last minute registration makes it very difficult to organize and coordinate the event. Besides, we only take day-of-event registrants on run day which means you'll have to spend more $ if you want the cool Club Fat Ass t-shirt. |
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It's a free world. What's to stop me from just running the course. |
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Nothing...in fact, we encourage you to run the course often in training! We prefer that you do not 'bandit' the course on event day, however. If you insist, please don't take any of the aid intended for members. You will not get recognition in the results or be eligible for any draw prizes and you'll have to wear a black patch over one eye at the pub. Furthermore, you won't be allowed into future events until you come clean with past membership dues. |
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What if I get lost? |
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You shouldn't get lost, but bring a cell phone, just in case or ask a mountain biker |
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Couldn't you mark the course like just about every other running race I've ever been in? It's a pain to pause and read instructions. |
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Who said it was a race? It's a fun run, just join the group. |
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What is the 'Rule of the Trail'? |
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If you pack it in, you can pack it out. (That means don't you dare litter!) Leave nothing but your footprints on the trail. We strongly encourage you to pick up any trash you see. There may be a recognition award for the person who packs out more than they packed in. |
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What if I have to heed the call of nature. |
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There are washrooms at the start/finish of both courses. |
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I am supposed to be self-sufficient because there is no aid provided. Can I get a friend to come out and give me food and drink along the route? |
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Sure, but there is only one access point 30 min. from start finish. See directions for late start on how to get there.
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Can I bring my friends and family to the post event party even if they didn't run or volunteer? Do they have to be Club Fat Ass members? |
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Friends and family are absolutely welcome and no, they do not have to be Club Fat Ass members. Please be sure to specify how many guests you will bring with you on your registration form. |
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Are there any trophies, prizes or other hardware or freebies? |
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If you assume there's no aid, no course marking, no t-shirt, no enthusiastic spectators and no prizes or freebies of any sort, you might be pleasantly surprised. Best you plan to show up at the pub! |
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When will the 'official' results be available? |
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We hope to have the results up within 24 hours of the finisher banquet. We will also distribute the results to major local and national ultrarunning communities. |
