Additional Information
San Francisco Course Overview
Situated in the visually stunning Marin Headlands just north of the city, The North Face® Endurance Challenge World Championship course has surprised runners with both its scenery and amount of elevation change. Participants are encouraged to train for repeated uphills and downhills of several hundred feet at a time. A majority of the course covers run-able fire road (very little technical single track) overlooking the Pacific Ocean with occasional glimpses of the Golden Gate Bridge. Visit www.thenorthface.com/endurancechallenge for complete course descriptions, maps, and elevation charts available March 2009.
Start Times
5:00am - Gore-Tex 50 Mile
7:00am - 50K
9:00am - Half Marathon
10:00am - 10K
Time Limits
7:00pm (14 hours) - Gore-Tex 50 Mile
5:00pm (10 hours) - 50K
1:00pm (4 hours) - Half Marathon
12:00pm (2 hours) - 10K
In the Gore-Tex 50 Mile World Championship race, there will be two on-course hard cutoff times. Please visit
www.thenorthface.com/endurancechallenge for detailed event information, available March 2009.
FEES
10K
$40 through 11:59 PM PST, November 5th
$50 November 6th through 11:59PM PST, December 1st
$65 at Packet Pickup December 3rd & 4th
NO Race Day Registration
Half Marathon
$65 through 11:59 PM PST, November 5th
$75 November 6th through 11:59PM PST, December 1st
$90 at Packet Pickup December 3rd & 4th
NO Race Day Registration
50K
$75 through 11:59 PM PST, November 5th
$90 November 6th through 11:59PM PST, December 1st
$110 at Packet Pickup December 3rd & 4th
NO Race Day Registration
Gore-Tex 50 Mile
$90 through 11:59 PM PST, November 5th
$105 November 6th through 11:59PM PST, December 1st
$125 at Packet Pickup December 3rd & 4th
NO Race Day Registration
NOTE: Participants are NOT required to qualify for the Endurance Challenge World Championship race. Race registration is open to all runners.
Registration Capacity
10K: 225 Participants
Half Marathon: 325 Participants
50K: 200 Participants
Gore-Tex 50 Mile: 250 Participants
As each Endurance Challenge World Championship race reaches maximum capacity, runners will have the option to sign up for the event wait list. If a registered participant cancels, race entry will be granted to wait listed runners in the order their registration was received. Upon acceptance into the event, entrants must confirm their intent to participant and submit their registration payment within 24 hours to secure their spot. All wait listed runners will be notified of their registration status no later than one week prior to the event date. As with all 2009 Endurance Challenge races, a select number of race entries will be reserved for runners wishing to join the Endurance Challenge Running Club.
Packet Pickup
Runners may choose one of the following options for obtaining their race packet and race number:
Option 1: Participants may pick up their race bag, timing chip and race number at the designated The North Face store prior to the race. You must show a government-issued photo I.D. to pick up your race bag.
Location
The North Face
180 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Option 2: Participants may pick up their race bag on race day. Race numbers and timing chips must be picked up before the race on Saturday morning at the runner check-in booth. Race bag swag will be available post-race for those participants choosing this option.
If option 2 is chosen, please do not forget to pick up your race bag after you finish. Race bags will not be shipped.
Finisher & Age Group Awards
Finisher awards will be given to Gore-Tex 50 Mile and 50K participants upon completion of their race.
Medals will be given to the top three overall male and female winners in each race distance. Age group prizes will be given to the first place male and female finishers in all four races in each of the following age groups:
20 & under
21-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 & over
Prize Money
At the Endurance Challenge World Championship, the 1st place male and female finishers in the Gore-Tex 50 Mile race will each receive the largest single prize in ultra trail running: $10,000 and will be crowned Champions of the 2009 The North Face Endurance Challenge Series. First place male and female winners in the Gore-Tex 50 Mile race will also receive a complimentary entry and travel arrangements for The North Face Trail Du Monte Blanc in 2010. Second place male and female finishers will receive $4,000 each and third place male and female finishers will receive $1,000 each.
Volunteer Opportunities
Sign up to volunteer for The North Face Endurance Challenge by emailing volunteers@hawkeyeww.com today!
THE NORTH FACE ENDURANCE CHALLENGE RUNNING CLUB
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The North Face Endurance Challenge Running Club is ideal for people preparing for a 10K, Half Marathon, 50K, or 50 Mile race. With a focus on trail running, each distance specific program will carefully help participants obtain the required skills, strength, and endurance necessary to complete one of The North Face Endurance Challenge races. Endurance Challenge Running Club members should be prepared mentally and physically to push beyond their perceived limits, as they progress through the training program each week.
WEEKLY TRAINING COMPONENTS:
-Group training runs led by professional coaches (2 per week).
-One short to mid distance, Wednesday evening run.
-One mid to long distance, Saturday morning run.
-Weekly eNewsletter outlining weekly training schedules, running routes, gear recommendations, nutrition information, hydration suggestions, equipment tips, injury prevention, and more.
-24/7 e-mail access to coaches for more in-depth, personalized training information.
MEMBER BENEFITS:
-Program specific kick-off event hosted for members at The North Face store in San Francisco, CA with program coaches.
-Exclusive offers and events at The North Face store.
-Exclusive training runs and “meet and greets” with The North Face Endurance team members on select days.
-The North Face training kit provided to each participant at the kick-off meeting.
-Race day support from program coaches at the Start/Finish and on-course.
-Access to Endurance Challenge Running Club Members Tent at the Endurance Challenge Finish Festival.
-Complimentary hot meal at Finish Festival.
-Complimentary on-course athlete photo.
Training kit components:
-Detailed, race distance specific training guide and schedule developed by Carmichael Training Systems to prepare for The North Face Endurance Challenge World Championship event.
-The North Face Endurance Challenge Running Club Technical “Team” Shirt.
-The North Face Water Bottle.
-15% discount card for use at The North Face store throughout the duration of the program (personal use only).
MEMBERSHIP FEES:
10K Training Program (6-weeks): $125
Half Marathon Training Program (12-weeks): $175
50K Training Program (18-weeks): $275
50 Mile Training Program (18-weeks):$275
Note: Program fees do not include race registration.
KICK-OFF MEETING:
Location
The North Face
180 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Time
7:00pm PST
Date
50 Mile & 50K Program: Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Half Marathon Program: Wednesday, September 2, 2009
10K Program: Wednesday, October 14, 2009
For more information regarding the Endurance Challenge Running Club, visit www.thenorthface/endurancechallenge.com
