Silver State 50/50
2009
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2009 Silver State Striders 50/50 Endurance Run and trail half-marathon May 16, 2009 EARLY RESULTS: Half-marathon: Men -- Rene Olea, 1:43:05; Piers Stockwell, 1:43:37. Women -- Amy Bottenberg 1:50:48; Lynice Anderson 1:50:48. 50K run: Men -- Peter Fain, 4:25:20 (new CR); Chikara Omine, 4:26:51. Women -- Bev Anderson-Abbs, 4:58:24 (new CR); Julie Young 5:02:11. 50M run: Men -- Jasper Halekas 7:11:32 (new CR); August Brautigam 7:35:28. Women -- Jenny Capel (new CR) 8:24:51; Betsy Nye 9:22:34. Race recap: Runners blazed to several fast times. Jenny Capel bested the old women's 50M CR by more than an hour. Jasper Halekas bettered the previous men's CR by 35 minutes. Peter Fain and Bev Abbs took down the 50K CR's by equally impressive margins. Peter's 4:25 lowered his 2008 CR by an amazing 40 minutes. Bev's 50K time in the 50 lowered Kami Semick's CR by 18 minutes. Temperatures were in the mid-80s with a good breeze for most of the event. We had 96 finishers in the half-marathon, 39 finishers in the 50K and 38 finishers in the 50M. Congratulations and thank you to all of our runners, and thanks to our many volunteers! Full results to be posted soon.
PRELIMINARY TOP 10 RESULTS: Half-marathon -- 1, Rene Olea 1:43:05; 2, Piers Stockwell 1:43:37; 3, B. Bottenberg 1:45:41; 4, Wayne Avery 1:46:01; 5, Scott Ferguson 1:46:30; 6, Paul Miers 1:49:24; 7, Amy Bottenberg 1:50:48; 8, Lynice Anderson 1:50:48; 9, Cory Bedell 1:56:31; 10, Martin Lane 1:57:37. 50K -- 1, Peter Faine 4:25:20; 2, Chikara Omine 4:26:51; 3, Bev Abbs 4:58:24; 4, Julie Young 5:02:11; 5, Ted McCarthy 5:03:50; 6, Sean Lang 5:06:00; 7, Pierre Yves Couteau 5:14:01; 8, Amber Monforte 5:15:43; 9, Marty Hoffman 5:28:06; 10, Adam Blum 5:31:11. 50M -- 1, Jasper Halekas 7:11:32; 2, August Brautigam 7:35:28; 3, Mark Lantz 7:40:52; 4, Erik Skaden 7:40:53; 5, Rod Bien 7:48:52; 6, Eric Johnson 8:06:56; 7, Bob Sebest 8:24:03; 8, Ron Gutierrez 8:24:43; 9, Jenny Capel 8:24:51; 10, Robert Evans 8:35:45.
Welcome to the Silver State Striders 50/50 Endurance Run and trail half-marathon on Saturday, May 16, in Reno, Nev.
This is the 23rd running of the Endurance Runs and second for the half-marathon. The 50/50 has a long and rich history as one of the most challenging endurance events on the West Coast. In addition to plenty of climbing and descending, the 50/50 offers a wide variety of terrain for all types of runners. Our course has enough dirt, rock, pine trees, excellent singletrack, altitude and exquisite views of the Sierra and the Truckee Meadows to satisfy the demands of any and all trail runners who yearn for a fun, challenging day on their feet. Both our 50M and 50K races are considered excellent trainers for the Western States 100-miler and for the Tahoe Rim Trail 100. Our trail half-marathon provides 13.1 miles of singletrack, climbing and descending through some of the most memorable country in the West. No matter which event you’ve chosen, you will find a well-marked course, friendly volunteers, lots of nourishment, salty and sweet goodies at the aid stations plus great post-race massages, fun, food, and drink at the finish.
PLEASE NOTE: For the second straight year, the Silver State 50-mile, 50-kilometer Endurance Runs and trail half-marathon starts and finishes at Rancho San Rafael Park in northwest Reno.
Driving directions to start/finish at Rancho San Rafael Park: From Interstate 80, take Virginia Street exit (Exit 13). From I-80 East, you will head north and turn left onto N. Virginia Street. Coming from I-80 West, you will turn right onto N. Virginia Street. Follow Virginia Street 0.7 miles, then turn left onto 15th Street. Drive up the hill on 15th Street, then turn right onto Sierra Street. Follow Sierra for 0.1 miles to Rancho San Rafael Park (1595 N Sierra Street). Turn left into the park and volunteers will direct you to parking area for the race.
PRE-RACE MEETING, PACKET PICKUP AND DROP BAG COLLECTION: All runners must be at the Friday, May 15 at the runner check-in, packet pickup from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Eclipse Pizza (located at the corner of Mayberry Drive and McCarran Blvd., behind Walden’s Coffeehouse). The pre-race trail conditions briefing will be held at 6:45 p.m. If you can’t make this meeting, race day T-shirt and bib number pickup is available between 5-5:30 a.m. for 50M, 6-6:30 a.m. for the 50K and 7-7:30 a.m. for the half-marathon. To get to Eclipse Pizza, exit Interstate 80 onto McCarran Boulevard (turn right onto McCarran from I-80 East; turn left onto McCarran from I-80 West). Follow McCarran Boulevard downhill, past Fourth Street. Continue on McCarran until you reach Mayberry Drive. Eclipse Pizza, located at the Mayberry Landing shopping center, is on the right-hand side of McCarran once you are through the intersection at Mayberry. Parking is also available at Roy Gomm School directly behind the Mayberry Landing shopping center on Mayberry Drive.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! Also, due to the fact that the race now starts and finishes at the same location at Rancho San Rafael Park, there is no longer shuttle service available to Boomtown. Runners are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.
50-milers and 50-kilometer runners drop bag information: Ranch Creek drop bags must be dropped off on Friday, May 15 at Eclipse Pizza no later than 8 p.m. River Bend aid station drop bags can be dropped at the starting line at Rancho San Rafael Park, Saturday, May 16 beginning at 5 a.m.
RACE DAY INFORMATION: The 50M start is at 6 a.m. The 50K start is at 7 a.m. and the half-marathon start is at 8 a.m. CHECK-IN: All runners MUST check in prior to the start on race day. Check-in for each event begins approximately one hour before the start. The course runs through remote areas and we MUST know who actually started. Due to runner feedback from last year's race, we have added an additional two hours to the race's final cutoff. This year's race will now have a 14-hour absolute time limit and runners must complete the course by 8 p.m. There will be a 2 p.m. cutoff enforced for 50M runners at the River Bend (mile 33) aid station. There will be a 5 p.m. cutoff enforced for 50M runners at the Peavine Summit (mile 39) aid station. The cutoffs are non-negotiable and are in effect for the safety of our runners. Any runner who chooses to disregard these cutoffs will be immediately disqualified from the race. In an effort to help runners on the long, relentless climb from River Bend to Peavine, we have added a new, fully stocked aid station, which will be located approximately halfway between these two aid stations at about mile 36 near the sandy road/whale rock area of the course. Good luck making it to the top this year!
COURSE DETAILS: There are seven aid stations for the 50K and 12 for the 50M. The course is run on 99 percent dirt trails and dirt roads. Elevations: Runners climb 5,800 feet and descend 6,100 feet in the 50K; runners climb 9,200 feet and descend 9,200 feet in the 50M. Elevation high: 8,266 feet. Low: 4,700 feet. PLEASE NOTE: The 50K is now 31 miles long; in years past, the course was 34.5 miles, but with reconfiguration due to the Hawken Fire, the course is now a true 50K. Also, due to Forest Service closures from the 2007 Hawken Fire, the course no longer takes runners into the Carson Range on Reno's west flank -- no more 8-mile climb to the Microwave Station.
AID STATION ACCESS: Only the River Bend aid station is accessible via vehicle and is open to runner crews. To get to the River Bend aid station take Interstate 80 West out of Reno to the Verdi/Business off-ramp. Follow this road toward Verdi for a bit over a mile – the road curves (bends) with the river. Located at the middle of the bend on the right, is a wide dirt parking area. Parking is limited, so plan on arriving early to see your runner.
NUMBERS: Please wear them on the front of your body. Recording your number as you approach each aid station helps the race official get you through the aid station quickly.
AID STATIONS: You must check in with the race official at each aid station. We need to keep track of everyone on this remote, inaccessible course.
PACERS WELCOME!: Runners can have pacers over the final 17 miles of the course. The only pacer access is the River Bend aid station at mile 33. Please check in with the aid station captain there before beginning your pacing duties.
DROPS: If you must drop, tell the race official at the aid station where you have made your decision. We cannot promise immediate transportation back to civilization. You may need to wait until the aid station closes - medical emergencies excepted. Please be courteous to all aid station and race volunteers. RUNNERS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO REMAIN AT THE AID STATION WHERE THEY HAVE DROPPED OUT. IF YOU CHOOSE TO RUN BACK TO THE START/FINISH LINE, WE WILL HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING WHERE YOU ARE AND IF YOU EVER ARRIVED SAFELY AT RANCHO SAN RAFAEL. RUNNERS WHO CHOOSE TO DO THIS DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK.
FINISH LINE: Awards will be presented as runners finish at Rancho San Rafael Park. Soup, sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, chili, and desserts will be served at the finish to revive you. Students from Ralston School of Massage will provide great massages to relieve your soreness.
AGE GROUP AWARDS: Awards will be presented to the overall men's and women's winners of the 50M, 50K and half-marathon. In addition, age group awards will be presented to the champions of the following divisions in the 50K and 50M races: 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and above. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers of the following divisions in the half-marathon: 19 and under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and above.
2008 50M CHAMPIONS: Men -- Erik Skaden, 36, Folsom, Calif., 7:46; Women -- Jenny Capel, 35, Reno, Nev., 9:28.
2008 50K CHAMPIONS: Men -- Peter Fain, 36, Truckee, Calif., 5:05; Women -- Kami Semick, 41, Bend, Ore., 5:16.
EVENT RECORDS
(Note: Event records are not considered course records; course was changed in 2008. 2008 champions represent course records.)
50K MEN: Sean Crom, Reno, Nev., 4:39, 1992
50K WOMEN: Kami Semick, Bend, Ore., 5:16, 2008
50M MEN: Carl Andersen, Kensington, Calif., 6:52, 1992
50M WOMEN: Ann Trason, Kensington, Calif., 7:29, 1994
QUESTIONS?
For any questions regarding the race, contact co-RD Lon Monroe, (775) 846-8868 or lonruns@aol.com
50 miles
The 50 mile course is one of the tougher ones on the West Coast with steep sections of up to 15% grades and featuring 9,200 feet of ascents and 15% grade sections on the 9,200 feet of descent. The 50 mile course will be marked with YELLOW RIBBON.
Aid Stations
| Radio Buidings/Towers | 3.8mi |
| Pond | 7mi |
| Peavine Summit | 12.5mi |
| Ranch Creek | 15mi Drop bags |
| Long Valley | 19mi |
| Dog Valley | 23mi |
| Ranch Creek | 27mi Drop bags |
| River Bend (Verdi Hwy) | 33mi (Cutoff time: 2 p.m.) Drop bags |
| Sandy Hill Road/Whale Rock | 36mi (New aid station from '08 suggestions) |
| Peavine Summit | 39mi (Cutoff time: 5 p.m.) |
| Ridge View | 44mi |
| Radio Buildings/Towers | 47mi |
| Finish Line | 50mi 8 p.m. cutoff time |
50k
The 50 km course is a 31.0 mi. with 5,800 feet of altitude ascent and 6,100 feet of descent. The percent grades for ascent and descent are the same as the 50 miler. The 50K is a USA Track and Field, Pacific Association Ultra Grand Prix Event. The 50K course will be marked with BLUE RIBBON.
Aid Stations
| Radio Buildings/Towers | 3.8mi |
| Pond | 7mi |
| Peavine Summit | 12.5mi |
| Ranch Creek | 15mi Drop bags |
| Peavine Summit | 20mi |
| Ridge View | 25mi |
| Radio Buildings/Towers | 28mi |
| Finish Line | 31mi |
Half Marathon
The half-marathon course follows the 50M/50K course for 7 miles and returns via a single track trail route.The trail half marathon will be marked with RED RIBBON.
Aid Stations
| Radio Buildings/Towers | 3.8mi |
| Pond | 7mi |
| Ridge View | 8mi |
| Radio Buildings/Towers | 11mi |
| Finish Line | 13.1mi |