Additional Information
Washington, DC Course Overview
The North Face Endurance Challenge returns to Algonkian Regional Park, Great Falls Park and the Potomac Heritage Trail again in 2009. The course keeps runners on their toes with ever-changing terrain. Overall, it consists of 50% singletrack, 30% dirt or gravel doubletrack, 10% gravel carriage road and 10% paved road. The Great Falls sections are highlighted by some intense elevation changes, with steep-but-run-able climbs up to 300 feet. The River Trail covers what is widely held as the marquee section the event: up to three miles of tip-toeing and hopping along bluffs high above the Potomac River. The tedious-but-scenic time it takes to cover this section is more than offset by cruising sections of undulating trail in the river basin.
For complete course descriptions, maps, and elevation charts, visit www.thenorthface.com/endurancechallenge. (Maps available late January).
Start Times
5:00am - Gore-Tex 50 Mile
7:00am - 50K
9:00am - Half Marathon
10:00am - 10K
Time Limits
6:00pm (13 hours) - Gore-Tex 50 Mile
4:00pm (9 hours) - 50K
1:00pm (4 hours) - Half Marathon
12:00pm (2 hours) - 10K
The Gore-Tex 50 Mile race will have two on-course hard cutoff times. Please visit
www.thenorthface/endurancechallenge.com for detailed event information (Available late January).
FEES
10K
$40 through 11:59 PM PST, August 19th
$50 August 20th through 11:59PM PST, September 15th
$65 at Packet Pickup September 17th & 18th
NO Race Day Registraion
Half Marathon
$65 through 11:59 PM PST, August 19th
$75 August 20th through 11:59PM PST, September 15th
$90 at Packet Pickup September 17th & 18th
NO Race Day Registraion
50K
$75 through 11:59 PM PST, August 19th
$90 August 20th through 11:59PM PST, September 15th
$110 at Packet Pickup September 17th & 18th
NO Race Day Registraion
Gore-Tex 50 Mile
$90 through 11:59 PM PST, August 19th
$105 August 20th through 11:59PM PST, September 15th
$125 at Packet Pickup September 17th & 18th
NO Race Day Registraion
Registration Capacity
10K: 300 Participants
Half Marathon: 350 Participants
50K: 250 Participants
Gore-Tex 50 Mile: 250 Participants
As Endurance Challenge races reach capacity, runners will have the option to sign up for an event wait list. If a registered participant cancels, 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 participate and submit 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.
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
8100 Tyson's Corner Center
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 917-0111
Dates/Hours:
Thursday, September 17, 2009 (10:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.)
Friday, September 18, 2009 (10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
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 each participant 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
In the Gore-Tex 50 Mile race only, cash prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the following manner:
1st place male & female: $1,000 each
2nd place male & female: $600 each
3rd place male & female: $350 each
In addition to the $1,000 prize, the overall 1st place male and female finishers in the Gore-Tex 50 Mile race will receive a complimentary entry into the Endurance Challenge World Championship in San Francisco, CA (December 2009).
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. First place male and female winners 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, mid-week evening run.
-One mid to long distance, weekend morning run.
-Weekly eNewsletter outlining weekly training schedules, running routes, gear recommendations, nutrition information, hydration suggestions, equipment tips, body maintenance, 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 Tyson’s Corner Store 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 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).
-$10 The North Face Gift Card (50 Mile & 50K 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 Tyson’s Corner
8100 Tyson's Corner Center
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 917-0111
Time
7:00pm EST
Date
50 Mile & 50K Program: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Half Marathon Program: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
10K Program: Wednesday, August 5, 2009
For more information regarding the Endurance Challenge Running Club, visit www.thenorthface.com/endurancechallenge
