13th Annual
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Sat. June 6, 2009 - 5:00AM
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Sat., June 6, 2009--5:00 AM--Vivian Park, South Fork/Provo Canyon, Provo, UT
Vivian Park
This is the start/ finish area at Vivian Park. This picture was taken in the afternoon looking east up the canyon. The park is located in Provo Canyon, 5.9 miles from the mouth of the canyon. This is the Junction of US 189 (University Ave.) and 800 North in Orem.
LOCATION: 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.
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AGAIN THIS YEAR: 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.
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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.
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PRE RACE BRIEFING AND DINNER - : Complimentary pasta dinner, Friday Night, June 5th 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 and WAIT LIST PROCEDURES: Entries will be available online on December 1st, at approx. 12:01 am MST. The 2008 race filled in less than 2 days. Don't wait and miss out on next years run!
$95 by April 19, 2008 postmark. $105 by May 3. $115 by May 17. NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 17th POSTMARK.
We will accept the first 260 entries as determined by order of the postmark date. If enough entries are recieved with The Dec 1st postmark to reach 260 entries, then the following will take place!
- We will have to do a lottery, there is no choice.
- There will be guaranteed entries for the 2 following groups.
- Past overall winners - male and female.
- Those who have completed Squaw Peak 5 times.
After 260 entries with checks have been received, a waiting list will be maintained.We will accept the next 60 entry forms. The first to go on the wait list will be any entries left over from Dec 1st postmark, then to Dec 2nd postmark and so on until list is filled.
WAITING LIST PROCEDURES: When someone drops from race and space in the race opens on or before May 12, you will be notified via email. You will have 48 hours to respond and either accept or decline the race slot. If you decline, you will receive a refund check. If you accept, your name will appear on the entrants list within 24 hours. If you do not provide an email, you will not be placed on the waiting list. While we will make every effort to give persons entering through the waiting list the correct T-shirt size, we cannot guarantee it.
The entrants list will be finalized on May 21. After that date, there will no more substitutions off the waiting list. Entry is not transferable. We expect the race will closeout very early. We filled in 2006 by Dec 22nd. And in 2007 we filled in just 6 days and the wait list was filled 2 days after that!
Limited to first 260 runners. + 60 on wait list.
WITHDRAWEL PROCEDURE: If you wish to withdraw from the race. I need to have you send me an email dated on or before May 13th, 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. First, type in the required info in the value boxes, then print it out and mail in.
2009 Entry Form
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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.
There is over 10,000+/- ft. of elevation gain and loss, with 5 major climbs varying from 1100 ft to nearly 3000 ft. The first starts at mile 2.1. A series of climbs takes you up 2700 ft. over 5 miles to an overlook of Squaw Peak. Check out the Trail Map and Course Elevation Profile page to see what the course looks like. The last and most difficult climb takes you from the top of Berryport Canyon, to the high point of the course just before and above Windy Pass at about 9300 ft.
Depending upon which topo map you look at there are two different trails in this section. On the 7.5 minute series (1:24000) the trail around peak x9297 goes around to the north. Both 30X60 minute series (1:100,000) maps I have used, show the trail going across the south face of peak x2834 (meters). The one on the south side is the trail we use on Race day by which time there should be little if any snow on this side, as you approach the high point of the course about a mile before Windy Pass . From here the course drops almost 4000 ft over the next 9+ miles back to the Finish at Vivian Park.
*NOTE* There can be sections of the course that are covered with snow. At about mile 11 after passing Rock Canyon, for about 2+ miles and then the section's on and off approaching Windy Pass ('9000) for about 4 miles and the next 2 after the pass. About a mile after coming off the pass there are a couple of areas where you cross the snow that are fairly steep and can be un-nerving for some people. In '99 we put up a rope accross these 2 short sections to provide safety and security for those that needed it. And it paid off, even this years winner took a spill and the rope stopped his slide, which by the way, would be a shortcut. I told him afterwards "if he hadn't have been flying across it he might not have slipped!" Anyway, those of us that are used to these conditions, as one women runner put it after the '98 race, ..."you runners that run up here all the time probably don't even think twice about crossing stuff like that..." The figures given, of course, are approximate and will vary depending upon our winter. Our first 2 years were El Nino winters with alot of snow. The '99 run was a more mormal snow year. The runners who had run in '98 and then again in '99, had a finishing time that was on an average over an hour faster. The 2000 race, the times again went down as there was literally only about 30 steps of snow up around the Windy Pass area. The snow was the same for the 2001 and 2002 races, with very little snow and new course records for both the men and women. IN 2004 there were only about 15 steps of snow but 2005 was a different beast with the most the course has ever seen with nearly 10 miles of the white stuff.
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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.
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.
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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.
AID, CUT-OFF TIMES and DROP BAGS: 10 Aid Stations varying from about 3 to 7 miles apart. Water, Power Aid, fruit, candy, pretzels, cookies, sandwiches, crackers, chips, potatoes, salt, etc. Medical at start finish and at mile 33, Little Valley aid station #8, where there will be a medical check. 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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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).
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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.
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INFORMATION: Contact John Bozung (home and fax) [801] 226-6789 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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Trail Map and Course Elevation Profile
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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
"Arizona Road Racers" Looking for races in Arizona - this is the place.
"Trail Runners Club" and
"Santa Monica Mountains Area Trail Running"
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.
Dave Horton's Ultrarunning Page
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.
WWW.Trailrun.com -- Road and Trail Runs and Multi Sport Events for Utah and surrounding areas.
More Running Links
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Vivian Park
This is the start/ finish area at Vivian Park. This picture was taken in the afternoon looking east up the canyon. The park is located in Provo Canyon, 5.9 miles from the mouth of the canyon. This is the Junction of US 189 (University Ave.) and 800 North in Orem.
LOCATION: 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.
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AGAIN THIS YEAR: 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, June 5th 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 and WAIT LIST PROCEDURES: We will accept the next 60 entry forms. The first to go on the wait list will be any entries left over from Dec 1st postmark, then to Dec 2nd postmark and so on until list is filled. 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, Power Aid, fruit, candy, pretzels, cookies, sandwiches, crackers, chips, potatoes, salt, etc. Medical at start finish and at mile 33, Little Valley aid station #8, where there will be a medical check. 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 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 (home and fax) [801] 226-6789 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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Entries will be available online on December 1st, at approx. 12:01 am MST. The 2008 race filled in less than 2 days. Don't wait and miss out on next years run!
$95 by April 19, 2008 postmark. $105 by May 3. $115 by May 17. NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER MAY 17th POSTMARK.
We will accept the first 260 entries as determined by order of the postmark date. If enough entries are recieved with The Dec 1st postmark to reach 260 entries, then the following will take place!
After 260 entries with checks have been received, a waiting list will be maintained.
Packet pickup will be at pasta dinner location. For registration go to the Entry Form. First, type in the required info in the value boxes, then print it out and mail in.2009 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.
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.
Pages designed and built by John Bozung
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