Reglamento 

Event Format

Depending on weather and trail conditions, this fast-hike will be tough to serious. No entries for less than 50 miles (start at 5:30 a.m. mandatory). DNFs will not be shown in rankings 50 mile fast-hike on mostly unpaved trails (hard sand, dirt). Scenic along High Line Canal, through Chatfield State Park etc.. Course and schedule may change before and/or during the event, subject to weather, construction etc. Briefing, Start, Finish, Get-Together are at Peaberry Coffee in King Soopers at SW corner of Broadway and Mineral Av. in Littleton/CO, Staying together as a group – talking, joking, encouraging, …

Walking speed:

On nice trails 4 mi/hr. (15 min./mi.), on “bad trails”, at the beach etc. somewhat less. Same speed in case of snow and ice. If you can't keep up anymore, be smart and stop. Someone not walking with the Team is not an event participant. No Aid Stations at Peaberry, Conoco/A&W and Panera (open Sa. 6a.m.-9:15 p.m.). At these stops you pay for what you buy. At Panera no stops on loops 1 and 3.

The event will happen in all weathers (be prepared - we may have wind, rain, cold, snow and ice) With rain, wet or melting snow, crossing some swampy areas and running water, we will get wet feet. The water-crossing in South Platte Park is mandatory in 2006. Anyway, bring a few more socks and maybe a second pair of shoes..

For loop 2 (32 miles) you can bring a small drop bag, which will be accessible at aid stations, maybe at Conoco/A&W and Panera.

Equipment:

• Running/walking shoes (consider possibility of rain, mud, snow, ice, cold).
• Drinking bottle(s)
• Food (for between aid stations and in case aid stations can't be set up because of extreme weather etc.)
• Money for Peaberry, Conoco/A&W and Panera
• ID
• Rain/wind/cold gear, gloves, hat etc.
• Flashlight for first and last loop

Entry:

No entries after February 10, 2006. Someone just showing up at the start will not be part of the event. Taking entries only for full distance (50 miles)

• Qualification: Proof of finished 50 miler in organized event in 2005, or something equal (decision by Event Directors)
• Proof of health insurance required (organization, #)
• Mandatory: Participants have to fill and sign an entry form/ waiver (coming soon) and contact Event Directors (email: ultrawalk@mindspring.com or phone: 303-464-2889)
• Maximum of 10 entries
• No entry fee

Others:

Not enough to dress to keep warm is a reason for DQ. Falling too far behind is a reason for excluding a participant from the event No political and religious discussions. We want to start as friends and finish as friends

Event Directors Ulli and Traudl have final decision