Fast Trax Trail Ultra

2012 FAST TRAX TRAIL ULTRA ~ Saturday June 16th, 2012

Greetings, we look forward to welcoming you at the 2012 FAST TRAX TRAIL ULTRA in Edmonton, Alberta on Saturday June 16th, 2012. On this page you will find some instructions and further information.

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Location
The race course is located in Edmonton's Goldbar Park, winding its way through the ski trails of Goldbar and Goldstick Parks. Ample parking is available as well as water & bathrooms in a heated indoor facility. Venue map will be emailed out to registered runners.

Course
Situated in the visually stunning Goldbar Park just outside of downtown Edmonton, The Fast Trax Ultra course will surprise runners with both its scenery and amount of elevation change and is a hilly 10 kilometer figure 8 styled grass trail circuit. I believe, over time this course will soon be billed as one of the hardest urban trail ultras in North America.

100 Kilometers - 10 x 10km loop
50 Miles - 8 x 10km lap plus 470 meter loop done at the start of the race
50 Kilometers - 5 x 10km loop
30 Kilometers - 3 x 10km loop

Course Map
Please go to the following link for our course map;

Registration
Race registration opens Tuesday January 10th @ 10am

100 Kilometers - $70
50 Miles - $60
50 Kilometers - $50
30 Kilometers - $40
- Register Online

Package Pick Up
Packages can be picked up at the following times and locations;

Thursday June 14th from 2pm to 8pm at Fast Trax
Friday June 15th from 2pm to 6pm at Fast Trax
Saturday June 16th from 6:15am to 6:45am inside Goldbar Pavillion
- As part of entering, all competitors will receive a tech shirt or short and other stylish swag.

Pre Race Check-in
Each racer must check in at the package pick up area inside the Goldbar Pavillion;

Saturday 6:15am to 6:45am inside Goldbar Pavillion

Pre Race Briefing
Each racer must attend the pre-race briefing on the start line on the morning of the race;

Saturday 6:50am to 6:55am an the start line

Race Numbers
Your race number should be worn at all times unfolded on the front of your shirt or singlet.

Start Time
The start is Saturday June 16th at 7am in front of Goldbar Pavilion in Goldbar Park.

Time Cut Off
Runners will have 14 hours to complete the course.

Runners for all events must start the last 10km lap prior to 7:30pm
Runners finishing after 9pm will be unranked

Dressing Facility
Runners can change in the washrooms located in the Goldbar Pavilion next to the start finish area.

Washrooms
Runners have access to washrooms located in the Goldbar Pavillion next to the start finish area.

Aid Station
With our 10km figure 8 styled course you will access the same aid station at 0km, 6km and 10km. There will be a race aid station set up in the start finish area as well as a personal table where you can set up your own personal items. The race aid station will be under the Fast Trax tent and your personal table will be set up under the New Balance tent in the start finish area.

The following will be available at the race aid station
Hammer Perpetuem, Hammer Heed, Hammer Gels, Coke and water
Oranges, bananas, watermelon & strawberries
Beef jerky, chips, cashews
Hammer endurolytes capsules
Damp face clothes

Race Support
Coaches or support team are allowed to assist their runner with food, drinks, change of clothes, medical requirements and similar permitted support within the 400 meter refreshment zone located at the start finish area.

Pacing
Pacing is not permitted,

You can work with other runners in the event but otherwise you cannot use a pacer for this event.

Medical Care
First Aid help will be available under the Fast Trax tent for the duration of the event.

If you have problems on course please make your way back to the start finish aid station where the first aid staff can help you.
If you have problems on course and cannot make it back to the start finish area please let a fellow runner know so that they can notify a race official and we can come out to assist you.
The medical team has the authority to remove an athlete from the race at their discretion.

Withdrawing from the Race
Any competitor withdrawing from the race must inform a race official under the Fast Trax tent.

Finishers Medal
Finisher’s medals are necklaces for the ladies and chrome car decals for the men.

Post Race Food
Post-race food will be available from 10:00am to 9:00pm inside Goldbar pavilion.

Post Race Barbeque
All racers and volunteers are invited to our Post Race Salmon Barbeque from 6:30pm to 9:00pm provided by the staff at the Nakamun Group!

Post Race Awards
Awards will commence at 7:30pm in front of Goldbar Pavilion;

Awards for top male and female in 30km, 50km, 50mile & 100km
Awards for top 3 men and women, open(20-39) and master(40+) in 30km, 50km, 50mile and 100km
During the awards there will still be runners out on course as the course will remain open until 9pm.

Results
Results will be posted to the Fast Trax web-site, after the event has been completed.

Accommodation
The following accommodations are excellent choices;

Go Backpackers Hostel ~ Go Backpackers Hostel ~ Official Race Accommodation
La Boheme Bed & Breakfast ~ www.laboheme.ca ~ A little piece of Europe
Ramada Limited Hotel ~ 30 Broadway Boulevard ~ 467-6727
Holiday Inn Express ~ 11 Portage Lane ~ 417-3388

Conclusion
Each runner takes part at his/her own risk. The organization does not accept any responsibility. We wish you good luck in the race and happy training.

2011 Race Results

2011 Race results