Kat'cina Mosa 100K Mountain Challenge Run
Sat. Aug 1, 2009
The following is a little bit more history and info about Kachina Dolls or as the Hopi spell it Katcina.
There may be over two hundred fifty Katcinas known to the Hopi Indians of Arizona, they appear on the Hopi Mesas on seasonal basis, starting from December through July. On Third Mesa, Qoqoles first arrive in December to "open" up the kivas for more Katcinas to come, they bring with them their comical behavior and crops from the past harvest. Soon after, night dances are followed, starting from January through March. Katcina day dances are held from March through July, ending with the Home dance. The Katcinas are then returned back to their homes, at the San Francisco Peaks, Kisiau and Waynemai.
Katcinas are supernatural beings to the Hopis, they are manifested as messengers from the spiritual world. They are friends and visitors to the Hopi people, they bring gifts and food. Upon returning to their homes they are prayed to for prosperous life, bountiful harvest, rain and good health. They are believed to be supernatural beings in spirits of good people who have once lived a good life and have returned in various Katcina manifestations.
They represent various beings, from animals to clouds and are believed to be in some form of hierarchy, a form of kingdom. There are chief Katcinas, Eototo and Aloha, He-e-e is the female leader to the Warrior Maiden Katcina, in these warrior Katcinas there are also colonels that lead them, Ewirzo is one of them. Ewirzo only appear in Katcina day dances, a ritual to clowns, along with other warrior Katcinas. Some Katcinas bring messages, such as cooperating, behaviors of individuals and the consequences of their behaviors.
The old Hopi lives were centered around agriculture, Katcina dances, social dances and other religious activities. So far they have long remain to their traditions and cultures, although the most important societies are no longer practiced at most of the villages today. Their main source of food use is from their family gardens. Majority of the songs of Hopi are based on agriculture, rains for the crops and bountiful harvest.
LOCATION: Our new location is at Kelly's Grove Park about a 1/4 mile past the Hobble Creek Golf Course Club House, at the "Retired Steel Workers Pavilion". This Pavilion is just right off the side of the road right where the road splits for the Right and Left Forks of Hobble Creek. Location Maps
HUSBAND / WIFE DIVISION AND 4 PERSON TEAMS. These awards will go to the to the teams with the best overall combined time. The 4 person team requires one person from the opposite sex. HOST HOTEL: Hampton Inn & Suites. The hotel has a heated pool, Jacuzzi, banquet facilities and continental breakfast and it is about a 25 minute drive to the start/finish. It is Located at 851 West 1250 South, Orem - across the street from Utah Valley State College (UVSC) and right next to the freeway. So, it is easy to find right off of exit 269 from I-15. We have been given a special rate/per room of $89 a night. We have reserved a block of rooms. To make a reservation call the hotel directly at (801) 426-8500. You need to mention that you are with the Katcina Mosa 100K Mountain Run. PRE RACE BRIEFING AND DINNER - : Complimentary pasta dinner, Friday Night, Aug 1st from 5:00 to 7:30PM to all entrants, all others - $5.00 pre-paid. $10.00 at the door. Pre race briefing will begin at around 6:30 PM. The dinner and pre-race briefing will be at the Host Hotel - Hampton Inn & Suites, just south across the street from UVSC. Please make every effort to be at the pre race briefing. Saturday morning will not be the time for a lot of questions. Post race BBQ. Entrants free, all others $5. ENTRY FEES & REGISTRATION: : $90 by June 14, 2008 postmark. $100 by June 28. $110 by July 12. NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 12 POSTMARK. Packet pickup will be at pasta dinner location. For registration go to the "Fill in the Values" Registration Form Type in the required info in the value boxes, print out and mail in. COURSE: A VERY, VERY challenging, difficult and scenic loop course through the Wasatch Mountains above Provo, Utah. About 42% will be on the same course as the Squaw Peak 50. These sections are Mile 2.1, Pole Heaven to mile 16.27, Rock Canyon and mile 24, just past Big Springs to mile 38.5 - Little Valley. The trail will be flagged just as well as the SP run. It will consist of - 48% dirt trails, 44% dirt roads and 8% paved. Elevation gain is 17,404 feet and loss is 17,404 ft. 13,000 FEET OF ELEV. GAIN BY MILE 28.5 IN 3 SEPERATE CLIMBS. THEN THE LAST HALF ONLY HAS ABOUT ANOTHER 4,000 FEET OF CLIMB, AID, CREW, MEDICAL & DROP BAGS: 9 Full Aid and 2 water stations, 1 Spring , varying from about 3 to 8 miles apart. Several of our aid station people will be there from The Squaw Peak Event. Water, Power Aid, fruit, candy, pretzels, cookies, sandwiches, crackers, chips, potatoes, salt, etc. Medical at start / finish and at AS#6, WHERE THERE WILL BE A MEDICAL CHECK, Limited medical at others. Drop bags (check in by 2:30 am AT START) and pacers allowed. Crew access to most of the course. No access from Big Springs up to Windy Pass and then from there down to Little Valley except by hiking or running. No drop bags at AS #5. Crew access only at mile 2.1(WS#1), Mile 16.3 (AS#3), Mile 23.1 (AS#4), Mile 37.35 (AS#6), Mile 43.4 (AS#7) and Mile 56.3 (WS#2) and down road to finish
COMMUNICATIONS: Ham radio operators will be located at the Start/finish area and at Aid Stations 2 to finish AWARDS: Unique Awards to overall open and masters. 1st place awards to M/F in 10 year age group winners. Husband/Wife Team and Four Person Team - which must include one male or female. Both Awards will be based on the best overall combined time. T-shirt for all participants and awards to all finishers. CAMPING: Camping is available At Cherry Campround (also the water station) 1.2 miles past the start/finish area. Reservations can be made through reserveusa.com. The previous link will take you directly to that site.There is also camping available in Provo just off the Center Street exit 268 of I-15 at the KOA Kampground, 320 N 2050 W, Provo. 373-5267. This is about a 20-25 minute drive to the start.
INFORMATION: Contact John Bozung (home and fax) [801] 808-4222 and/or email: jbozung@aol.com
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Trail Map and Course Elevation Profile
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Big Springs Trail Road
Looking southwest up towards Windy Pass near Big Springs aid station. This will be AS#3 and this road is now paved
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