Chuckanut 50k NEW course map and GIFT map to the community!

As a gift to the Bellingham Trail Community, Runner Girl Races LLC, aka Chuckanut 50k, teamed up with Maps for Good to create a beautiful PDF map of Chuckanut Mountain that is also available to download on your phone for offline location awareness. There is a map of the Chuckanut Mountain Trails as well as a map that highlights the Chuckanut 50k race course. You can download a printable version on the Course Map page on the Chuckanut 50k website and/or have easy access on your phone.

Chuckanut Race Map 2015 - print.jpg

We would love your comments and feedback as you use both versions of the map. Comment below or send Krissy an email chuckanut50 at gmail.com.

Following are directions from my friends at Maps for Good.

DOWNLOAD THE RACE MAP TO YOUR PHONE FOR OFFLINE LOCATION AWARENESS

You can download the race map to your smartphone to see your location along the trail—no wifi or cell service needed! 

In the App Store (Apple) or Google Play (Android) on your smartphone, download a free app called PDF Maps made by Avenza Systems. Once it has downloaded, open the app and look at the bottom of the screen for Store (with a shopping cart icon). In the search bar, where it says find maps, type Chuckanut. It will default to a map view, which is nice but not as easy to use. Click List at the top of the screen to switch to list view. There you'll see our two maps: Chuckanut 50k Race Map and Chuckanut Trails (not specific to the race). Purchase one or both! All proceeds support future map updates.

Once you've acquired your maps, they will be in your maps collection inside the PDF Maps app. You can find them by tapping on Maps in the bottom left corner of the app. Tap on any one of the maps to open it and see your location. You can pinch to zoom in and out and drag your finger to pan across the map—just like you would in any other map on your phone. You can also mark waypoints, make notes, record your tracks, and measure distances. When you have the map open on your screen, you can find all those tools by tapping on the wrench tool in the bottom right of the screen. 

Race Day Schedule

Race Date March 21, 2015

 

Start & Finish Area Map

NEW Course Map!

Location 6th & Harris, Fairhaven WA. Vacant parking lots across from Ferry Terminal. 

RUNNER CHECK-IN 6:30-7:45AM - all runners must check in. 

* Bib number and shirt (if pre-ordered) also available for pickup race morning at the start area.

Race Start 8AM 

Sponsors Tents and Food by Ma Moehl will be set up by 11am 

Awards 2PM - The awards ceremony will take place at the finish line. PRIZES: We award top 3 men and top 3 women and top masters man and woman from the $4000 prize purse. We award the top three in each age group with prizes from our sponsors and beautiful pottery from Millbrook Clayworks.

Race Cutoff 4PM -All runners must finish by 4pm. 

Post race party - there are three breweries vying for Chuckanut 50k participants business and all have offered sweet deals to our runners. Check out the Post Run Fun page for details on where to be after the miles are run.

 

Packet Pick Up

Bib numbers and shirts (if pre-ordered) available for pickup 10am Tuesday March 17th through 4pm Friday March 20 at Fairhaven Runners.

Bib numbers & shirts (pre-orders and additional will be available for sale) PLUS tons of goodies from our Sponsors and Supporters available for pick up at the Chrysalis, Friday March 20th from 5-8pm. This is not a race expo.

Bib numbers and shirts (if pre-ordered) available for pickup Race Morning at Start area - 6th & Harris. If there are any remaining shirts Ma Moehl will sell them at the finish line.

See our Start & Finish Area Map for all locations.

 

Four-legged friends at Chuckanut 50k

I love dogs. I would have one if I didn't travel so much. Because I don't have my own, I have a belief that everyone should pet a dog at least once a day. I would love to have your furry friends at the Chuckanut 50k finish line to help me over-fill my quota.

Because the finish is on Private Property there are a three simple rules:

1) Dogs are not allowed on the course.

2) Dogs must be on leash, under your control and with you at all times. Do not tie your dog to a vehicle or tent. Please keep one end of the leash on your dog and the other in your hand.

3) You assume all responsibility for your dog's actions.

Last year we had a dog bite incident. The dog was tied to the owner's car, but a playful kid trying to hug the dog was bit. 

This year we would still like to allow dogs at the finish line, but we have to enforce these rules. If you decide to bring your pup please be a responsible owner.

Rad Dog, a local dog product company, will be there with treats and water bowls.

 

Participant Code of Conduct

Always good to remember as a participant of any event:

I will:

•  Play nice with my fellow participants.

•  Help participants in need.

•  Be respectful of others using parks, trails, waterways and public spaces.

•  Give thanks (& a shout out) to the volunteers.

•  Be a good ambassador (volunteer for trail or park work, or at other local events).

•  Not litter – pack it in, pack it out (or dispose in appropriate containers).

•  Inform an official if I withdraw from the event.

•  Follow all race rules and adhere to sport specific safety guidelines.

Just in case...

It is my hope that every single person on our registered runners list will toe the Chuckanut 50k start line on March 21 at 8:00AM.  I do realize that life happens and things come up and I want to bring attention to our refund policy.

Please let me know by February 16 if you are currently registered and unable to attend/run the 2015 Chuckanut 50k. I will send a $50 refund to those that let me know on or before this date. This allows us to move people from the waitlist into the race.

I hope your training is going well! Stay focused and healthy!

2015 coRD - Kristie Ensley

Kristie Ensley has been a Certified Personal Trainer with National Academy of Sports Medicine for over 12 years. She holds a Nutrition Certification from Cornell University. Kristie has a passion for creating and sharing purely delicious recipes  for optimum health and wellness.  When she's not training clients, you can find her running local trails, hiking with her husband and son, or in her kitchen whipping up nourishing treats to share with family and friends.

And now she's added Chuckanut 50k to her list. Kristie is reaching out to local businesses, working with volunteers and jumping in with two feet for all of the tasks that RDs do. I feel lucky to be working with her.

w: kristieensley.com

race email: volunteers.chuckanut50@gmail.com

REGISTRATION: quick thoughts

Registration opens tomorrow, January 9 at 8AM PST.

www.UltraSignUp.com

Entry Fee: $80- this includes your UltraSignUp fees. Additional $25 for shirt. (Patagonia long sleeve capilene, screened with Chuckanut 50k logo on front and race date on back)

Race Date: March 21, 2015, 8AM start time. 

We look forward to the details and planning that fill the next three months as much as you look forward to your training. Both training and race directing come with so many memorable experiences, laughable times and great learning experiences.  I look forward to hearing and sharing stories of this time on race day.

Best of luck to you in your training!

Krissy Moehl, RD & Kristie Ensley, CO-RD

Thank You!

Another Chuckanut 50k is added to the history books.  22 years running, there are many stories to be told.  This year we were once again honored to have a solid group of volunteers pull together all of the race day specifics and make for an awesome day.  The field was stacked with returning champs, 156 first timers and many multi-year finishers.  Each person brings their special piece to the day and everyone walks away with stories.  Coming together for an event in spite of wind, rain and any other life challenges that may otherwise stand in the way is what creates awesome history.  Thank you to everyone that was a part of this day.

VOLUNTEERS

Months leading up to the Chuckanut 50k Heather Anderson and I are putting our heads together and figuring out details from permits to port-potties and I greatly appreciate all of the time and effort she has put into the event in both in 2013 and 2014.  Through her communications and recruiting the Chuckanut 50k race has an awesome crew of volunteers manning aid stations, street crossing guards, marking the course, setting up, tearing down, medical aid at the finish, cleaning coolers, serving soup… There are many hands needed to make everything happen on race day and we are super appreciative for the community that rallies to make an awesome day for us and the runners.

SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS

Our 2014 Sponsors and Supporters had a bit of excitement just before the runners returned to our finish line.  While runners cruised through the trees, tents were literally flying around the parking lot finish area due to crazy wind gusts.  The crew rallied and pulled together what felt like a welcoming finish line in spite of having to put away most of awesome set up that was planned.  We have a consistent group of sponsors year after year and I'm ever thankful that each one connects with the race and adds to the event from prize purse contributions, to products, prizes and presence.  They support the running community in many ways and draw inspiration for their products from these events and the participants.

PHOTOS

We are always thankful for Glenn Tachiyama's presence.  He's got his key spots along the course and I think people are starting to know where to look for him.  His keen eye for runners' emotions and the beauty in landscape set his images apart.  Have a look on his SITE to find your moment.

Another photographer took the time to capture different points along the course.  Grant Mattice shared this LINK with me and was happy to have it shared with the racers.

PARKS & TRAIL CREWS

The Pacific Northwest has beautiful tree lined trails and plenty of rain and wind to challenge their strength.  One week prior to the race start I counted at least 10 trees down on the course. By race day they were all removed thanks to the efforts of local trail crews and the parks department.  There are so many aspects to pulling off a successful race, and having a clear course is primary.

RUNNERS

All of us would look rather silly if the runners didn't join us at the start line.  The commitment to train for and show up on race day is huge and nothing makes me happier than seeing the registration fill in a few hours, the look of excited runners at packet pickup and the huge smile that fills each face as you cross the finish line.  The constant support of the running community year after year for the Chuckanut 50k is encouraging and much appreciated by this RD.

NEXT YEAR

Mark your calendars!  March 21, 2015 - the third weekend in March.  The 23rd running of the Chuckanut 50k.  Registration will open January 9 on UltraSignUp.