22nd Annual
Vermont 100 Endurance Race
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
- The course starts and finishes at Silver Hill Meadow. It is a "shamrock" loop, consisting of 70% dirt or jeep roads with the rest on woods trails (there are a couple miles of pavement). The course both climbs and descends 14000 - 15000 feet. The normal temperature in Vermont in July is 80-85 during the day and 55-65 at night (but anything can happen).
Silver Hill Meadow
- Silver Hill Meadow is part of an old family farm located in the hills above Brownsville VT. The VT 100 was very fortunate to be invited to use this area for the VT 100 starting in 2004. Parking and all other signs must be carefully observed. No littering or dogs are allowed at Silver Hill Meadow. A limited number of campsites are available from Friday morning to Monday noon.
MAPS - Maps for runners and crews will be will be available at check-in on Friday.
RACE SCHEDULE
Friday, July 16th, 2010
Camping at Silver Hill Meadow opens. Portable toilets will be available.
PRE-RACE CHECK IN from
9:30 to 3:45 - all runners must submit to a physical exam which will involve checking vital signs and
weight in running gear. This is not a complete physical. Runners must show evidence of adequate
training and be knowledgeable about stress factors of prolonged exercise in adverse conditions.
RUNNERS AND CREW BRIEFING MEETING at 4 PM - Attendance at this meeting is required for all runners, handlers and pacers. We will review trail conditions, aid and medical station locations and procedures and any special situations. This is the time to get your questions answered.
PASTA DINNER - Served in the main tent at Silver Hill Meadow at 5:30 PM
Saturday, July 17th 2010
100 Mile runners must check in with timers between 3 and 3:45 AM.
100 Mile RUNNER START - 4AM
100 K runners must check in with timers between 8 and 8:45 AM.
100 K RUNNER START - 9AM
Sunday, July 18th 2010 - 10 AM course closes
100 K course closes - 3AM
100 Mile course closes - 10AM
BBQ Served at 10:30 AM at Silver Hill Meadow
Awards Ceremony - At Silver Hill Meadow, starts at 12 noon.
- All 100 mile runners finishing in less than 24 hours will receive a VT 100 belt buckle.
- All 100 Mile finisher between 24 and 30 hours will receive a plaque.
- All 100 K runners finishing under the 18 hour limit will receive an engraved award.
General Race Rules and Information
- Runner number must be worn on the front and outside whatever clothing you are wearing. If scorers
cannot see your number they cannot score you. It is the runner's responsibility to insure that you
have been scored at each station.
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ABSOLUTELY NO LITTERING! You will be disqualified if you, your crew or your pacers are caught littering.
- The use of headphones (Walkmans or radios) is prohibited. Their use presents a major safety hazard
and will result in disqualification.
- NO VEHICLE PACING IS ALLOWED!
- No aid or assistance may be given other than at designated handler stations. Race officials have
the right to disqualify anyone not abiding by this rule. Handlers take note.
- No aid is allowed from a moving vehicle.
- No vehicle may follow a runner at night, assisting with headlights.
- For the safety of all - any runner dropping out must notify a volunteer at a manned aid station (or
the finish line after 6 PM). Failure to do so may result in ban from future races.
- Any runner accepting a ride for any reason is out of the race.
- Pets are not allowed at Silver Hill Meadow or at aid stations.
- Check point cutoff times are non-negotiable.
- All decisions of medical personnel are final.
- Violation of any rule is grounds for disqualification. Race officials reserve the right to bar any
person from this or future VT 100 events.
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Runners who get lost must return, without assistance, to the point where they left the course to continue.
- No muling (pacers carrying runners gear).
- The use of trekking poles is discouraged and will result in disqualification if, in the
opinion of the race director, it causes a safety hazard.
PARKING AT SILVER HILL MEADOW AND HANDLER ACCESS STATIONS
All parking signs must be followed. No parking is allowed in driveways or
in the road at Silver Hill Meadow. All parking at handler access stations must be out of traffic and
must not block roads or driveways. Handlers must follow directions of aid station personnel.
No pacer parking is allowed at Camp 10 Bear. A shuttle will be provided from Silver Hill Meadow.
Runners
TRAIL MARKINGS
The trail is marked with yellow plastic plates with black arrows. There
are smaller plates marked with a 'C' to indicate the course between the larger arrow plates. Lime is
used on the road to mark certain intersections. Glow sticks are used to mark the trail at night.
Unfortunately, vandalism does occur - we have crews checking during the night but be cautious.
New for 2007, we will have blinking red lights at certain spots on the trail. These will indicate
areas of special concern.
Running the trail
While running the trail runners are allowed to set their own pace as long
as they re out of the following check points by the times noted.
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#
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Name
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Cutoff Time
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7
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Stage Road
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1:00 p.m.
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14
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Camp 10 Bear
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6:10 p.m.
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19
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Margarittaville
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10:45 p.m.
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21
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Camp 10 Bear
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1:00 a.m.
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26
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Bill's
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6:45 a.m.
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Medical Check Point Requirements
At mandatory medical checkpoints (#s 14, 21, 26) every runner must be weighed before hydrating. Weight
loss of 6% (of check in weight) will result in a warning and the runner will be observed before continuing.
Weight loss of 7% will result in disqualification.
Drop Bags
Extra supplies may be left at check in on Friday before 6 PM for delivery to the following aid stations (#5,
7, 14, 17, 19, 21, 23, 26, and 28). Supplies must be in a durable bag, clearly marked with the runners bib
number and station to be delivered to. Most drop bags will be returned to the finish line by noon on Sunday
. THE VT 100 IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST, STOLEN OR FORGOTTEN ARTICLES.
ARRANGEMENTS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE FOR RETURN OF ANY ITEMS NOT PICKED UP ON SUNDAY.
Above all please have a safe 100 miles.
Enjoy the beautiful sight and sounds of Vermont.
Please remember to thank the volunteers.
They make this all possible.
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