Tortoise and Hare

Silver Lake 50-50

2008 Results

August 23rd, 2008
Potawatomi Trail

50 Mile or 50k
Ultramarathon and 50 Mile Relays

Presenting Sponsor:

Online Registration

Printable Individual Entry Form
Printable Team Entry Form

Silver Lake 50-50 shirt design by Brian Walline,
see more at Diamondhawkgraphics.com

General Information and Amenities:

• Post Race Refreshments with beer provided by
  Arbor Brewing Company

• T-shirt to first 80 participants

• Expansive aid stations approximately every 4 miles offering:
            Sports drinks
            Pretzels
            Candy
            Sports Bars
            Cookies
            Salt
            Potato Chips
            PB&J Sandwiches
            Pop
            Every runner should also carry their own bottle

• Drop bag area at start line

• Port-O-Johns at start area

• Race timed by Everal Race Management

Start times:

• 50M (Individual and Relay) - 7:00am

• 50k (Individual only) - 7:30am

• Cut off time: Second loop MUST be started by 3:30pm, this will be strictly adhered to.

Time Requirements:

• 50M - 12hrs (approx. 14:36 min/mile pace)

• 50k - 11.5hrs (approx. 22:45 min/mile pace)

Entry Fees:

• Individual 50M - $50, Race Day - $75

• Individual 50k - $40, Race Day - $60

• 2 person 50M Relay - $90, Race Day - $135

• 4 person 50M Relay - $140, Race Day - $200

Packet Pick-up

• August 22nd: Race Expo and packet pick-up at Tortoise and Hare on Plymouth Rd. from 12PM to 5PM or day of race

• Register Online

Awards:

• Top 5 Relay Teams

• Individual age groups: under 40, 40+, 60+

• 3 deep in each age group

Course:

• 12.5 Mile loop, run on Potawatomi

• 50k course is 2x12.5 Mile loop plus 6 Mile loop

• Full course description here

• Silver Lake start

• Please note: Course will NOT be closed to the public, please pay attention and act accordingly. Hikers and bikers will on the course.

• Please yell out when passing

• NO LITTERING! Please leave all refuse at aid stations

• Location and directions can be found at: Pinckney Recreation Area Website

• Park pass will be needed to enter Rec area

• There will be no naked running permitted

Race founder: Bruce Purdy
For questions please e-mail Tortoise and Hare at events@tortoiseandhare.com or call 734-623-9640

 

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