2012 Race Results
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Vivian ParkLOCATION: Vivian Park, Provo Canyon, Provo, UT. 5.9 miles up from the mouth of Provo Canyon. To get there from the North take the 800 N exit in Orem and head East to the mouth of the canyon about 4 miles. Coming from the South take the University exit, US 189. This takes you straight up to the Mouth of Provo Canyon, about 8 miles. Then proceed up the canyon.
TEAMS: HUSBAND / WIFE DIVISION AND 4 PERSON TEAMS. For those of you who would like to make things a little more competitive, or just have some more fun, This will give an opportunity for more people to get awards. 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 is less than a 15 minute drive to Vivian Park. 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 Squaw Peak 50 Mile Trail Run. PRE RACE BRIEFING AND DINNER - : Complimentary pasta dinner, Friday Night, May 31st 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. I know these times might be early but I want to give everyone time to get home and get some sleep. 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 at Vivian Park. Entrants free, all others $5.
ENTRY FEES, REGISTRATION, WITHDRAWEL PROCEDURES, NO REFUNDS: COURSE: It is a very challenging, difficult and scenic loop course through the Wasatch Mountains above Provo, Utah. The trail will be marked. It consists of - dirt trails (43%), dirt roads (38%) and some paved (19%). The paved sections are: The first 2.1 miles from the start at Vivian Park down the Provo River Trail to the first Aid Station. Then at the 22.7 mile mark, for 3.7 miles when you come out onto the Hobble Creek Road, and the last 3.7 down to the finish. Picture was taken May 7th, 1999. This gives you an idea of what the snow conditions can look like a month before the race. Generally there is NO snow from Aid station 4 (#3 on picture) on down the road going to AS#5 on race day. The 2000 and 2001 race there was no snow except way up in the higher elevations with very little on the trail. AID, CUT-OFF TIMES and DROP BAGS: 10 Aid Stations varying from about 3 to 7 miles apart. Water, replacement fluid, fruit, candy, pretzels, cookies, sandwiches, crackers, chips, potatoes, salt, etc. Medical at start finish and at mile 33, Little Valley aid station #8, COMMUNICATIONS: Ham radio operators will be located at the Start/finish area and at aid station 3 (approx. mile 9-10.4, depending on snow), AS/4 (approx. mile 15-16, depending on snow), AS/5 (mile 22, Pole Heaven Gate), AS/6 (mile 25.7 North Fork Hobble Creek Gate), AS/7 (mile 29.6, mouth of Sheep Canyon), AS/8 & Medical Check Station (mile 33), AS/9 Windy Pass (mile 40.4) and at AS/10 (mile 46.4). AWARDS:Hand made Navajo Indian sculpture's to overall and 2nd in M/F open and masters. 1st-2nd 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. These "Awards" will be based on the best overall combined time. Long sleeve T-shirt for all participants and medal to all finishers. INFORMATION: Contact John Bozung (cell) [801] 808-4222 and/or email: jbozung@aol.com
CAMPING: Camping is available at Nunn's Park 3.2 miles from the mouth of the canyon. There is also camping at Hope campground which is where the 2nd Aid Station will be. Drive 1.9 miles from the mouth of Provo Canyon and turn right and drive 4.5 miles up the Squaw Peak Road. Both of these are on a first come basis. There is also camping available just off the Center Street exit 268 of I-15 at the KOA Kampground, 320 N 2050 W, Provo. 373-5267. All three of these locations are less than about a 15 minute drive to Vivian Park.
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NO WAIT LIST, ACCEPTING 370 ENTRIES BY LOTTERY
Entries will be available online STARTING ON DEC 1st and go through DEC 7TH, PEARL HARBOR DAY. This will give everyone a 1 week window. We will be using Ultra Signup, and you will pay with a credit card. Gauranteed entries will be charged when you sign up. The rest, when the lottery is held on Dec 10th, and you find out, good or bad, if you made it into the race. Your card will then be charged accordingly.
AGAIN for 2012 : Entry Discount for entering all 3 of the Mountain Oasis events. When Registering for Squaw Peak and you also enter during this 1 week period, at the same time for the Kahtoola Bigfoot Snowshoe Festival in Jan, and the Kat'cina Mosa 100K Mountain Run in August you get a $45 savings!!!
WITHDRAWEL PROCEDURE: If you wish to withdraw from the race. I need to have you send me an email dated on or before the 3rd Saturday before the race, stating your intentions to withdraw. Pleae include in subject line "Squaw Peak Withdrawel" There are NO REFUNDS but your entry fee can be rolled over for one year only ... to next years race. This is not a guaranteed entry. Withdrawel must emailed.
Packet pickup will be at pasta dinner location. For registration go to the Entry Form. 2013 Entry Form 2013 Entry Form 2013 Entry Form 2013 Entry Form
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AIREAL PICTURE:
1. mile 7.7
2. Aid Station #3, mile 10.4
3. Aid Station #4, mile 16
4. Camel Pass, mile 17.2
5. Top of Pole Heaven Canyon, approx. mile 20.
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FOREST ACCESS ROAD
Looking southwest back towards Windy Pass from aid station 10. At this point you come back onto the pavement with only about 3.5 miles to go.
There is also a 2:30 PM cut-off time at AS# 8. This is a safety cut-off to allow the back of the pack runners enough time to get up over the back country and most difficult part of the course before it gets dark at around 9:30
THERE IS NO FINAL CUT-OFF TIME
Drop bags (check in by 4:30am) and pacers allowed at Aid Stations 3 through 8 and 10. Crew access to most of the course. No access from mile 34 to 46 except by hiking or running.
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Links to other Running sites:
Sojourners Running Club Of Utah -- Utah's largest running club - based out of "Runner's Corner" Running Store in Orem, UT.
"Utah Race Guide" put out by Runners Corner
ARE 2 GREAT SITES FOR RUNNING TRAILS in the Santa Monica Mountains = Trail Running at its best. If you are visiting the West LA area and want a fun workout, they have some great runs with some great people back in my old stomping grounds where I grew up in Pacific Palisades.
The Runner's Web - A Running and Triathlon Resource Site Even though this site is out of Ottawa, Canada. It has a lot of good info.
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