Potato Creek Trail Runs, August 9th, 2014 8:00 AM: July 2014

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Hear ye! Hear ye! We are CLOSING registration for those who want their names on medals tomorrow night at 11:59 PM. No exceptions. We are also closing all registrations on line as of August 6th. We will accept race day registrations for 1/2 and full marathons ONLY. If you were planning on signing up online on the 7th or 8th due to payment challenges, please call race mom at 574.514.2511 so we can get you in the system and you can pay on race day via cash or check. THANK YOU.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Runners take note!!!!

We are excited about the number of runners we have this year! We are very excited to have the most Ultra Runners we have EVER had! We are going to set a cut off date of Friday August 1st to get your name engraved on the medals. We will accept sign-up until the day before the race on line and race day registrations .... WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ULTRA WALK ON REGISTRATIONS! We want to make sure we are adequately prepared to serve all of you in the best way possible so we are asking you to get registered before this Friday! Help us, help you, in making this the best possible racing experience!

We look forward to seeing you on race day!

https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/NorthLiberty/PotatoCreekTrailRuns

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Race Weekend Starting Schedule

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Potato Creek Trail Runs Weekend Schedule

Schedule for Race weekend:

Friday August 8th:

We strongly suggest that you take advantage of early packet pick up located at

Fleet Feet Sports. They are open from 10AM-7PM EST. This will allow you greater time during the morning of the race, making it less hectic for everyone. I understand not everyone can make it out there or has the means to travel that far from the park. We will offer packet pick up at the park the morning of the race.

Saturday August 9th:

7:00 AM - Park is officially open. Potato Creek State Park

7:00 AM- Packet Pickup begins at the beach. When entering the park follow the signs for the beach located on the north shore of the lake. We will also have signs to help direct you to the start finish area from the entrance of the park.

7:15 AM - Course meeting with Ultra Runners. Drop bags taken to Nature Center Aid Station.

7:30 AM - Early Ultra Runners are off.

7:45 AM- Course meeting with 1/2 and Marathon runners.

8:00 AM - Group Prayer, Bag Pipes and Start.

The course will remain open 10 hours from 8 AM. One will need to maintain a 15 minute mile for 38 miles in order to finish before the course closes. We have not in 3 years clocked anyone out, nor forced anyone off the course. We hope to continue this trend. Please run in accordance to your training regimen.

The Course:

The old Garmin Map course for last year is accurate as far as the route. We have tweaked the course to make it flow better and to limit any course confusion.

I messed with the miles and a few connecting trails on the Mountain bike course to make it as accurate as possible. The hiking trails are 6.1 miles and the Mountain Bike single track as set up is right around 6.4/ 6.5 miles. The start finish area has a .45 mile Spur ( one way ) to the trails. This total distance is factored into the route only once. Garmin 310xt info:

DO's and DON'Ts:

Do:

Bring bug spray, sun screen, and a head covering. Why a head covering?

Bandana, Buff, or hat will keep the Horse flys off. No amount of insect repellant keeps these buggers at bay. I never met anyone fast enough to out run them.

Don't:

Worry about trail shoes vs. Road Shoes. This course is very friendly for the first time trail runner.

Do:

Bring a hydration system with you. I STONGLY SUGGEST you carry your own hydration system with you. (ie. hand held water bottle, hydration pack or what-have-you). The Aid Stations are no more than 3.5 miles apart. It will be hot so plan accordingly for method of water intake.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Information Update

Hello to All.

Here is a little info for the race on August 9th. We are continuing to work out a few last minute details; due to this, there will be a few more updates leading up to race day.

LOCATION: We are waiting to hear back from the park on the new location for the start/ finish area. We didnt get the Orchard Shoes Picnic area rented before someone else rented it this year. We are currently looking at the Beach area for the race. Its has bathrooms, showers, a larger parking lot and a consession stand. We are planning on this area to be the start/finish area unless we hear differently from the park.

The Park is located here:
Potato Creek State Park is an Indiana state park located in north central part of the U.S. state of Indiana about 12 miles southwest of South Bend.

25601 State Route 4, North Liberty, IN 46554

(574) 656-8186

Packet Pick Up: Packets will be available for pick up on Friday at the new Fleet Feet ( old Metro Run and Walk) during normal business hours. Here is their info:
Fleet Feet Mishwaka

Address: 3522 Grape Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Phone:(574) 257-7867

They are partial sponsors of the race this year but really can't answer any questions about the race itself. Please forward your questions to me at my mobile phone: 574-596-3860

Packets will also be available for pickup at the start/finish area on race day up until the start of the race. The park is open at 7 AM and the entry fee is $5.00 per car. I am sorry but I can't do anything about that cost.

We hope to work out a few last minute details and will send you all updated info as its made available. ( No later than this Friday 07-25-2014 )

Again, if you have questions, comments, or just need someone to talk to give me a call on my cell phone at 574-596-3860 or shoot me a email Senatorb9@gmail.com

Thanks for your support,

Brett