1st Annual Tin Cup Challenge
Presented by The Community Foundation of Teton Valley
Saturday, July 19, 2008
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.
Registration Schedule
Advance registration is available through 6 PM on July 18, 2008
Race day registration 6:00 – 8:30 AM in Driggs City Park
Race Packet Pickup:
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM the week before the event at the downtown Driggs registration tent near Friends of the Teton River/O'Rourkes on Little Avenue or
- Race day at Driggs City Park between 6:00 – 8:30 AM.
Race Day Schedule
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Starts: Marathon 6:30 AM, Half Marathon 8 AM, 10k and Fun Run 9 AM.
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Other activities: Kids Activities at 9:30 AM.Breakfast served at 10 AM. Diaper Derby at 10:30 AM. Results and Awards at 11 AM.
Runner Awards
“Non-profit bucks” will go the male and female overall and age group 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners to give to their favorite participating non-profit. This is a charity run to benefit the non-profits of Teton Valley. To participate fully, make a contribution online at www.cftetonvalley.org
Race Logistics
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Only walkers, runners, baby strollers/joggers and wheelchairs are permitted. For safety, no other wheeled transport (bicycles, skateboards, roller blades etc.) is allowed.
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Run on the right side of the road.
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Police cars will escort the runners and stop traffic at the 5k and 10k turnarounds.
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Dogs are welcome! Please keep them on a short leash and pick up after them. No other animals are allowed.
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The competitive events, Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k are timed and may include minors, with parental consent.
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The Marathon is restricted to age 18 and over due to health concerns for young runners racing this distance.
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The Fun Run is not timed and may include minors, with parental consent.
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For more information call CFTV at 208 354 0230 or Peaked Sports at 208 354 2354.
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. The 10K and 5K are all on pavement. Elevation differences 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.
Aid stations
Start/finish: Gatorade, cold water, ice, bars, bananas, potato chips, pretzels and bread with butter & jam. Free breakfast will be served at 10 AM.
The seven 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 16 aid stations at miles 1.55, 3.1, 5.3, 6.4, 7.6, 8.4, 10, 10.9, 11.9, 12.7, 13.7, 15.3, 16.9, 18.9, 23.1 and 24.6. For the half marathon there are a total of 7 aid stations at miles 1.55, 3.1, 5.3, 6.4, 7.4, 10, and 11.6. 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.
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.
Awards
All awards are "nonprofit bucks." Award winners can select from the list of the 38 qualified Teton Valley non-profits that are participating in the Tin Cup Challenge to donate their winnings.
Overall Awards to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Men and Women, Full, Half Marathon and 10k (total of $2030):
First overall in each distance will receive $10 per mile ($260, $130, $60) in “non-profit bucks”.
Second overall in each distance will receive $7.5 per mile ($195, $100, $45) in “non-profit bucks”.
Third overall in each distance will receive $5 per mile ($130, $65, $30) in “non-profit bucks”.
Eighteen total overall awards. 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, resulting in awards being distributed to more people.
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.
Course Maps
Marathon
Half Marathon
10K
5K
