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You are automatically
entered in the series with your entry in any of the series races… there’s no
extra fee or form to fill out. Series scoring is based on your best three of
five possible races. Click here for more
information on the series.
Details below are specific to the 2009 race just completed. Check back in
early March for any 2010 changes.
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50 Mile Awards: |
 | All finishers will receive
gold, silver or
bronze medals based on age-graded standards for each single year
age. Medals will be awarded at the finish. |
| Running jacket or vest to first overall man and woman.
Personalized jackets will be mailed to winners. |
| First place age group awards to top man and
woman in 18-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 60+ divisions. Personalized awards will be
mailed to winners. |
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50K Awards: |
| Running vest or jacket to first man overall and woman.
Personalized vests will be mailed to winners. |
| First place age group awards to top man and
woman in 18-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 60+ divisions. Personalized awards will be
mailed to winners. |
| All finishers receive bronze finishers medals.
Medals will be awarded at the finish. |
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Registration: |
| 50 Mile & 50K - $50 by September 1st; $60 by September 22nd; $70
thereafter. Registration fee includes technical race shirt.
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| No race day registration. |
| 50K field will be limited to 65 runners to
ensure all runners have a seat on bus to the start. |
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Packet Pickup: |
| Pick up your
packet or late register Thursday October 7th 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM & Friday, October
8th 10:00 AM -
5:00 PM at
Fleet Feet Sports, 2210 Monroe Ave., Rochester. Click here for
store location map. |
| Friday evening Packet Pickup & Social Hour at
Finger Lakes Community College 6-8pm. Further details will
be announced. |
| Race day packet pickup is at the Finger Lakes
Community College Gym. |
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Ultra Start: |
| 50 Mile - Race day check-in & chip pickup is
6:00 - 6:45 AM at Finger Lakes Community College Gym.
Race start is at 7:00 AM at Start/Finish in from the the Gym. |
| 50K - Race day check-in & chip pickup is 7:30 -
8:45 AM at Finger Lakes Community College Gym.
Bus to 50K race start will begin loading at 8:45 AM and depart for
start at 9:00 AM
Race start is at 10:00 AM. |
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Drop Bags: |
Drop bags may be
transported to any of the following aid stations for the 50 mile.
Drop bags may be transported to the last two locations for 50K
runners. Label bags
with your name and the name of the aid station. Deposit bags
at drop bag table at race day registration at least 30 minutes
before 50 mile race starts or 50K bus departs.
| Onanda Park (10.0 miles) |
| Rte. 21 Trailhead (22.7 miles) |
| Middlesex (31.9 miles for 50 mile, 12.2 miles
for 50K) |
| Bare Hill Climb (38.5 miles for 50 mile, 18.9
miles for 50K) |
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Time Limits: |
| 50 Mile - must exit Middlesex aid station by
7:30 and finish within 12 hours. |
| 50K - must exit Middlesex aid station by 3:30
and finish within 9 hours. |
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Amenities: |
| Free coffee, juice and bagels before the race.
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| 11 aid stations for 50 mile; 7 aid stations for
50K. |
| 50K runners are bused from the Finish to the
50K start. |
| Restrooms, showers and post-race feast
at Start/Finish back at Finger Lakes Community College. |
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Ultramarathon Categories
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Men 18-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69,
70+
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Women 18-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69,
70+ |
Note: Age on race day determines the category.
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Safety Rules
All of the roads on the race route will be open
to traffic. Watch for traffic and be careful at all turns and road crossings.
Late in the race when you are tired, remember to be extra careful as your
judgment and reaction times will be impaired by fatigue. Flagrant and/or
repeat violations of the following rules will result in disqualification of the
runner:
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Run on the left side of the road
facing oncoming traffic unless otherwise directed. |
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Cross other roads where indicated
and follow instructions of Road Marshals and other Race Officials.
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Runners may have personal
handlers and receive aid at any point along the course where it is safe to
do so. |
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Handler vehicles will display a
unique identifying sign provided by the Race Director.
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Handlers must not drive or cycle
along side the runners. Park at a safe place on the right side of the
road, safely cross the road and hand off drink, food or clothing to the
runner. No parking on the left side of the road! |
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If handlers stop at aid stations,
they are to follow the parking instructions in the Race Handbook and any
instructions of the Aid Station volunteers. |
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Pacers are allowed for
both races after
the Vine Valley Aid Station. Pacers do not pay an entry fee
but must read, sign and turn in the waiver before the
race start. |
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Pacers are not allowed to "mule" for their runners, i.e., the runner still
must carry his/her own water bottles, food, spare clothes, etc. |
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Runners who exit the Kipp Road Aid Station after 6:00 PM must wear a
reflective vest. A vest will be provided to any runner who needs
one. |
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No littering. Each aid station will have a trash bag for your use.
Anyone caught littering will be disqualified. |
Although we will have adequate aid stations,
we strongly recommend you carry a water bottle, especially if temperatures
exceed 70 degrees.
If the weather forecast will be
for High or Extreme Heat Risk, runners will be advised of the risk and
advised to slow their pace and stress hydration. The Race Director
reserves the right to modify the event in case of High or Extreme Heat
Risk or the forecast of an electrical storm within the race course
area during the time of the race.
Race Day Procedures
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Race Day Check-in - All runners
must pick up their timing chip at Finger Lakes Community College before
the their race starts on race day. |
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50-Mile Start - Race start is
7:00 AM for the 50 mile.
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50K Start - The bus to the 50K
start will depart from Finger Lakes Community College at 9:00 AM.
The 50K will start at 10:00 AM. Maps to the start will be available
for 50K runners who wish to provide their own transportation to the 50K
start. |
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Turn in your timing chip at the
Finish at Finger Lakes Community College. |
Ultramarathon Race Tips
Click
here
for basic ultramarathon tips (notes from a May 2006 Ultra Workshop at Fleet
Feet Sports Rochester). Tips specific to the Canandaigua Fifties follow
below:
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Solo runners in both the 50
mile and 50K will want to take it easy
for the first 10 miles. Relax and enjoy the scenery. There are major
climbs between you and the finish. |
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50 Mile Runners - Bopple Hill is
a bear. Everyone (even
the relay runners) should walk the first steep bit. When it flattens
out partway up, try running. When it gets steep again, make your
own decision. But, remember to leave something for a long gradual
up once you turn onto Rte. 21. |
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Use the short out & back section
in Vine Valley to check out your competition... it's an opportunity to see
who you might catch and who is chasing you. |
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The climb after you turn onto
Bare Hill Road is almost as steep as Bopple Hill. You should be
prepared to walk this 0.6 mile climb. |
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If you trained enough and paced
your race correctly, the last two legs can be your fastest of the race
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Want to win the 50 mile?
Wait until after Vine Valley to take the lead. Historically, this
race has rewarded the patient runner who slows down the least in the final
15 miles. |
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Want to win the 50K? Make your move after the climb
up Bare Hill. |
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Rest Rooms & Showers
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Restrooms and showers are located at the
Start/Finish. |
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Restrooms are available at Onanda Park
and at the Church in Middlesex.
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There is the woods beside the road.
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