37th Annual John Colter Runs
Presented by Dreamchasers and Peaked Sports
Saturday, August 3rd, 2013, Rain or Shine
Race start is at Driggs City Park.
Parking: There is ample on-street parking nearby. Please do not park on the North side of the park (Ashley) which will be used for registration and the finish chute or the East side (2nd Ave) which will be used for the start. See below for a course map.
Race Logistics
- Only walkers, runners, baby strollers/joggers and wheelchairs are permitted. For safety, no other wheeled transport (bicycles, skateboards, roller blades etc.) is allowed.
- Run on the right side of the road.
- Police cars will escort the runners and stop traffic at the 5k and 10k turnarounds.
- Dogs are welcome! Please keep them on a short leash and pick up after them. No other animals are allowed.
- The Marathon is restricted to age 18 and over due to health concerns for young runners racing this distance.
- The other competitive events, (Half Marathon, marathon relay, 10k and 5k) are timed and may include minors, with parental consent.
- The Fun Run is not timed and may include minors, with parental consent.
- For more information call Dreamcahsers at 208 787-2077 or Peaked Sports at 208 354 2354.
GOOD SAMARITAN RULE APPLIES
If you happen upon an injured participant it is your duty to assist them and inform the next available aid station of their condition and location.
OPEN ROADS AND TRAILS
Participants acknowledge by their signature below that all roads are open to traffic, agree to obey all traffic laws, to always ride defensively and that all trails are open to other users, including livestock and wildlife.
RAIN OR SHINE POLICY
This event will take place rain or shine, unless there is severe weather that is dangerous to participants or damages the courses.
INSURANCE
The organizers and sponsors cannot be responsible for accidents during, or in connection with the competition, nor the physical condition of participants. Therefore, each participant enters at his or her own risk and all participants are responsible for the provision of their own insurance coverage. Each entrant must sign the “Acknowledgement of Risk” on the official entry form before being permitted to participate.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course crosses rolling hills, through barley fields lined with wild flowers and continuous views of the Tetons. The first and last 4.3 miles are in Idaho with the rest of the course on Stateline Road or in Wyoming. For the marathon the running surface is 58% dirt road and 42% pavement. For the half marathon the running surface is 12% dirt road and 88% pavement. Expect some dust and a rough surface on some of the dirt sections. The 10K and 5K are all on pavement. Elevation difference between Driggs at 6213 and the highest point on the course is 207 feet with numerous rolling hills. Don't expect to set a PR but do expect to be treated to some spectacular scenery.
John Colter Map_2013_Revised.pdf
AID STATIONS
Start/finish: Gatorade, cold water, ice, bars, bananas, potato chips, pretzels and bread with butter & jam. The eight aid stations on course will stock Gatorade, cold water, ice & gels. Most of the aid stations are used in multiple directions, see map:
For the full marathon there are 19 aid stations at miles 1.55, 3.1, 4.3, 5.3, 6.4, 7.6, 8.4, 10, 10.9, 11.9, 12.7, 13.7, 15.3, 16.9, 18.9, 20.5, 22, 23.1 and 24.6. For the half marathon there are a total of 9 aid stations at miles 1.55, 3.1, 4.3, 5.3, 6.4, 7.4, 8.9, 10.6, and 11.5. For the 10K there are 3 aid stations at miles 1.55, 3.1 and 4.6. For the 5k there is one aid station at the turnaround at mile 1.55.
.A1 - at 1.55 miles on Ski Hill Road (5k turnaround). Marathoners also pass this aid station again at mile 24.6. Half marathoners also pass this aid station again at mile 11.6. Open 6:30 am to 12:10 pm. A1 has a peak period from 9:10 to 9:50 am as the 5 and 10 k runners
A2 – at 3.1 miles on Ski Hill Road (10k turnaround) Marathoners also pass this aid station again at mile 23.1. Half marathoners also pass this aid station again at mile 10. Open 6:40 am to 11:55 am. A2 has a peak period from 9:20 to 9:35 am as the 10 k runners pass.
A3 – at 4.3 miles on State Line and Ski Hill Road. Marathoners also pass this aid station again at mile 22. Half marathoners also pass this aid station again at mile 8.9. Open 6:45 am to 11:30 am.
A4 – at 5.3 miles on Ski Hill Road and Alta North. Open 6:50 am to 9:10 am.
A5 – at 6.4 miles on Alta North and Kaufman. Marathoners also pass this aid station again at miles 7.6 and 12.6. Open 7:00 am to 9:30 am.
A6 – at 8.4 miles on Alta North and Rigby. Marathoners also pass this aid station again at miles 10, 10.9 and 11.9. Open 7:20 am to 9:15 am. Half marathoners do not use this aid station.
A7 – at 13.7 miles on State Line and Kaufman. Marathoners also pass this aid station again at mile 20.5. Half marathoners pass this aid station at mile 7.4. Open 7:50 am to 11:10 am
A8 - at 15.3 on State Line and 500 North. Marathoners also pass this aid station again at miles 16.9 and 18.9. Half marathoners do not use this aid station. Open 8:00 am to 10:50 am
A9 – at the start/finish. Open 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. A9 has a peak period from 9:45 to 10:30 am.
COURSE OPENING AND CLOSING
An official early start for the marathon is offered at 5:30 am with the signature of an additional wavier acknowledging no support will be provided out side of the published aid station opening and closing times. The course closes to official finishers at 12:30. No support will be provided outside of the published aid station opening and closing times
MARATHON RELAY
A team of 2 to 4 runners dividing the marathon course into 4, approximately equal segments. One race number on a belt will be assigned to each team. Exchanges take place at aid stations, A4 – 6.4 miles, A4 – 12.7 miles and A7 – 18.9 miles. Drive directly to A4 using Ski Hill Road to Alta North, not Kaufman. Drive to A7 using Highway 33 and 500 North. No follow cars are allowed. Please minimize the exposure of your fellow runners to vehicles and dust.
Leg 1 6.4 miles, Start to A4 at Alta North and Kaufman.
Leg 2 6.3 miles, A4 at 6.4 miles to A4 at 12.7 miles.
Leg 3 6.2 miles, A4 at 12.7 miles to A7 at 18.9 miles
Leg 4 7.3 miles, A7 at 18.9 miles to finish at 26.2 miles
AWARDS
All awards are "nonprofit bucks." Award winners can select from the list of the 47 qualified Teton Valley non-profits that are participating in the Tin Cup Challenge to donate their winnings. The men's half marathon winner will be presented with the Wray Landon memorial trophy.
Overall Awards to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Men and Women, Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k. Overall Awards to 1st, 2nd, 3rd teams in Relay Marathon.
First overall in each distance will receive $10 per mile ($260, $130, $60, $30) in “non-profit bucks”.
Second overall in each distance will receive $7.5 per mile ($195, $100, $45, $25) in “non-profit bucks”.
Third overall in each distance will receive $5 per mile ($130, $65, $30, $15) in “non-profit bucks”.
The overall winners will be removed from the age groups before age group awards are calculated. In other words you can only win one prize.
Age Group Awards to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Men and Women, Full, Half Marathon and 10k and 5K(total of $1890): 1st ($20), 2nd($15), 3rd($10), Men and Women: under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. The 5k will have the additional age groups of under 10, 10-14, 15-19.