4th Annual Tin Cup Challenge
Presented by The Community Foundation of Teton Valley
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Rain or Shine.
Race start is at Driggs City Park, 1 block from Main Street (State Hwy 33).
Parking: There is ample on-street parking nearby. Please do not park alons Driggs City Park. See below for a course map.
Registration Schedule
Advance registration is available until 6 PM on July 15, 2011
Race day registration 6 AM – 8:30 AM in Driggs City Park
Race Packet Pickup:
- 10 AM – 6 PM the week before the event (July 11th – 15th) at the downtown Driggs registration tent on Little Avenue in front of Peaked Sports
- Race day at Driggs City Park between 6 – 8:30 AM.
- Race packet will include both a race number and a timing chip which will be attached to the back of the race number with adhesive.
- Bib numbers:
- Individual Marathon: 1-100 RED,
- Marathon Relay: 101-200 ORANGE,
- Half Marathon: 201-400 BLUE,
- 10k: 401-700 GREEN, and
- 5k: 701-1000 PURPLE.
Race Day Schedule
- Starts:
- 6:30 AM: Marathon and Marathon Relay,
- 8:00 AM: Half Marathon,
- 9:00 AM: 10K, 5K and Fun Run.
- Other activities:
- 9:30 AM: Kids Activities.
- 10:00AM: Free breakfast.
- 10:30AM: Diaper Derby.
- 11:00AM: Results and Awards.
Runner Awards
“Non-profit bucks” will go to the male and female overall and age group 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners to donate to their favorite participating non-profit. The top 3 marathon relay teams will be recognized. The men's half marathon winner will be presented with the Wray Landon memorial trophy. Business teams will compete for a perpetual trophy as part of the business challenge.
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This is a charity run to benefit the non-profits of Teton Valley. To participate fully, make a contribution online at www.cftetonvalley.org
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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 (Mutt mitts will be provided). 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, 10kK 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 CFTV at (208) 354-0230 or Peaked Sports at (208) 354 2354.
Babysitting
The Little Learning Academy will provide babysitting for families of runners during the Tin Cup. If you're going to need childcare, please call the Learning Academy, (208) 354-7898, to reserve your spot and to ensure they plan for the appropriate number of caregivers and location of care. The Learning Academy is a nonprofit that participates in the Tin Cup. Children will be in a safe environment either at the park itself or at the school building located a block from the park, on Second St. and Little Avenue..
Course Description
The course crosses rolling hills, through barley fields lined with wildflowers 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. The elevation difference between Driggs (at 6,213 feet) 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.
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Course Map
Aid stations
Start/finish: Gatorade, cold water, ice, bars, bananas, potato chips, pretzels and bread with butter and jam. Free breakfast will be served at 10 AM in the Driggs City Park. The eight aid stations on the course will stock Gatorade, cold water, ice and 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.
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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.
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.
A3 – at 5.3 miles on Ski Hill and Alta North
A4 – at 6.4 miles on Alta North and Kaufman. Marathoners also pass this aid station again at miles 7.6 and 12.6.
A5 – at 8.4 miles on Alta North and Rigby. Marathoners also pass this aid station again at miles 10, 10.9 and 11.9. Half marathoners do not use this aid station.
A6 – 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.
A7 - 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.
A8 - 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.
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 (see map). Drive to A7 using Highway 33 and 500 North. No follow cars are allowed. Please consider the road closures due to the race and minimize t*he 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
Corporate Challenge
Local Businesses are invited to enter a team of runners in the Tin Cup Challenge. The business pays a single fee of $100 to enter the team, no matter how many participants, and must submit a final list of runners by 6 PM on Friday, July 15th. Runners register and pay as individuals following standard procedure except they must identify the business team for which they are competing. Team members do not have to be employees of the business. Points are awarded for top 3 in overall placement, age group first place and for participation (See business challenge).
A perpetual trophy with a plaque will be awarded to the business whose team scores the most points. The trophy will be displayed for the following year by the winning business when it will be awarded to the next winner.
Awards
All awards are "non-profit bucks." Award winners can select from the list of the qualified Teton Valley non-profits participating in the Tin Cup Challenge to donate their winnings.
Overall Awards to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Men and Women, Full, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K (total of $2030):
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”.
Eighteen total overall awards are given. 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 (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+. 126 total awards: $840 for 1st, $630 for 2nd, $420 for 3rd. No age group awards in the 5K.
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