FAQ's

What do I get for registering?

what are the race rules?

No littering – disqualified immediately!
Stay on the course – it will be marked with flour and ribbon
If you are in need of medical attention let a race official know immediately
Pacers may NOT be used. This includes friends who want to just run part way with you.
You must finish the race under your own will.
We will be sharing the course with the public. Be courteous when passing and sharing the right of way.
All runners must attend the 6:55 AM pre-race meeting at the start line
All runners must carry 2- 20 oz of fluid at the commencement of the race.

 

What are the cut-off times?

8 hours (yea, it was 7... but this is way to hard for a 7 hour cut-off) for the 50K. 4.5 hours for the 25K

 

Why no finisher medals for the 25K runners?

It is not a normal practice to give out finisher medals for a fun run. The 25K is a fun run. It is a normal and expected practice to give out finisher medals for ultra races.

Who will be timing this event and what system is used?

Ten Toes Timing will be timing the race and they use Compusport Timed – Run Score Timing

Are there any course oddities?

This is a trail ultra and race. The race is called THE WORLD OF HURT! Good God People! The whole thing is an oddity. Make sure you are up for this.

 

Access to grocery stores, Starbucks, drug stores, and other important places close to the start/finish area.

Starbucks within .75 miles in Boulder City, Nevada

Grocery store and drug store 1.0 in Boulder City, Nevada

Red Rock Running Company (running store/race headquarters) 22.58 miles from race site

Many restaurants both sit-down and fast food are located in Boulder City 1-2.5 miles away.

Henderson, Nevada is 5 miles away.

Las Vegas is 11 miles away. tHE STRIP IS 13 MILES AWAY.

 

IS THE COURSE CLOSED?

The course will not be closed. Be courteous to other pedestrians and littering will not be tolerated. You will be disqualified and asked to leave the race.

 

Is there a walking option?

Yes, you are free to walk, run, crawl, or race. It's your race. nO SEPaRATE WALKING AWARDS CATEgory.

 

What's going to be at the aid station?

As of 5-15-2007 we will have…

• Hammer gel packets (variety)

• Hammer Heed

• Endurolytes

• Chip

• Pretzels

• Cookies

• Water

• M&M's

Is there shade or shelter to set up my own aid station?

No shade. No, you are not permitted to set up your own aid station.

Do you have any hotels that will give us a discount if we are doing the race?

Yes, please click here to be taken to our lodging page

What is the course surface?

Single track, hilly, steep, rocky, sandy, rutted, dirt trail… I think you get the idea.

What is the weather like for race weekend?

Average highs are 78 degrees, average lows are 58 degrees. The record high was set 2 years ago at 99 degrees. Average wind speed is 9mph. Average humidity is 12%.

Is this a race a good race for my first ultra?

Yes and no. Yes, if you have prepared yourself for tough challenges before. Yes, if you are willing to do what it take to finish an ultra. No, if you are a whining cry baby! Overall – yes it is ok for your first ultra/trail race but count on finishing without being worried about being highly competitive. You must be well trained, ready for the trail and environment and willing to have fun doing it!

Oh yeah, this is the desert. There may be snakes, coyotes, wolves, spiders, scorpions and all kinds of other dastardly things. Be prepared and remember, you have signed a waiver.

Are there any age group awards?

Awards will be given to the Overall Men’s and Women’s Winners in each race. We will also give awards to the first place finishers in each of the following age groups 18 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 - 69. Finisher medals to all finishers in the 50k in the allotted time.