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Barkerville Rush Relay |
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Race Information
Saturday May 17, 2008 at the Quesnel Rec Centre, 500 Northstar Rd
- 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Registration and race package
- 4:00 pm. Kids' Fun Run
- 5:00 pm. Kids' Run Awards
- 5:30 pm. Pre-race dinner
- 7:00 pm. Mandatory Team Captains meeting
Sunday May 18, 2007
- 7:00 am. Race start at the junction of Hwy 97 and Hwy 26
- 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Rolling dinner, Wells Community Hall
- 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Awards & celebration, Wells Community Hall.
Race Distance & Format
100 km comprised of 8 relay legs of varying length and terrain (see "The Course"), starting at the junction of Highway 97 and the Barkerville Highway (Hwy 26). All legs but one are on paved secondary highways with little traffic and generally adequate shoulders. Leg 5 has a modest stretch of gravel on a loop off of the highway. Leg 7 is a dirt road through Barkerville, reducing to a trail along Williams Creek and up the mountain to the turn-around point.
General Route Description
The race starts at the Gold Pan, near the junction of the Barkerville Highway with Highway 97. To avoid unnecessary crossing of the road, runners will generally keep to the left hand shoulder, following the highway towards Barkerville. There will be a controlled crossing of the road at the conclusion of Stage 3, start of Stage 4, at Blessing's Grave. Stage 4 concludes with a detour off the Highway to the Stanley cemetery. Stage 5 regains the highway and the route proceeds through Wells to the Barkerville gate. We then go through the historic town, on to the Richfield courthouse and up the mountain to a turn-around point, returning to finish at Wells.
Stage Summary
- Stage 1. 8.5 km. Junction of Highways 97 & 26 to Blueridge Road
- Stage 2. 17.1 km. Blueridge Road to Cottonwood House.
- Stage 3. 17.4 km. Cottonwood House to Blessing's Grave.
- Stage 4. 17.1 km. Blessing's Grave to Stanley Cemetery.
- Stage 5. 12.5 km. Stanley Cemetery to Jack o'Clubs Lake.
- Stage 6. 9.4 km. Jack o'Clubs Lake to Barkerville.
- Stage 7. 10.0 km. Barkerville to Summit Rock station and back.
- Stage 8. 8.0 km. Barkerville to Wells Community Hall.
Safety
Hi-Viz vests mandatory for supporters crossing the highway. Water stations will be provided at the exchange points.
Categories
Age on race day determines age category
Competitive:
4-Member Team Challenge (unisex, mix and match legs and runners)
Open Men, Open Women. No age limits
Masters Men 40+, Masters Women 40+
Grand Masters Men 50+, Grand Masters Women 50+
Mixed Open (minimum 4 women)
Recreational:
Average pace in this category must be slower than 5.7 km/hr, ie team time will be greater than 9 hours 30 minutes for the full event. Teams can consist of runners of any age or gender.
Post-Race Activities
Live entertainment, food and refreshment, art and photo galleries, fresh mountain air, friendly folks and verdant surroundings abound to welcome runners to Wells and Barkerville. Coin showers available at the White Cap Motel.
Awards & Draw Prizes
Awards will be given to the top three in each category. We will recognize the fastest male and female runner in each stage and top team costume worn while running. Fun awards and draw prizes from our sponsors.
Entry Fees
| Early Bird: | $600 per team before March 1, 2008 ($75/person for teams less than 8) |
| Regular: | $640 per team before April 15, 2008 ($80/person for teams less than 8) |
| Late: | $680 per team before May 10, 2008 ($85/person for teams less than 8) |
Fees include pre- and post-race meals, race fee, and technical garment. | |
*** Please Note - a modest processing fee is added when you register on-line. Alternatively, send a cheque payable to: Quesnel Triathlon Association at 375 Reid St., Suite 1, Quesnel, BC, V2J 2M5 Please advise of any special dietary requirements and we will attempt to accomodate you. Additional meal tickets available for non-racers: Pre-race: Adults $10, Children 12 and under $5 Post-race: Adults $15, Children 12 and under $10 | |
Entry Forms
Team Captains must submit a Team Race Plan Form with the names and information about each team member when completing the registration package. The Team Captain is responsible for ensuring that each team member signs the Waiver & Release form.
