Race Preview: 2016 ORRC Autumn Leaves 50/50 – 50 mile & 50K Ultra Runs (Champoeg State Park)
The course is a 10k loop with is 80% paved trails and 20% packed gravel and barkchip single track trails. 50k participants run the loop five times, while 50 milers run it eight times. Runners will pass three aid stations on each loop, which will be stocked with water, sports drink, gels, and “the usual ultra race foods.” If you have special needs, please contact the race director ahead of time.
Packet pickup is available at the Tualatin Road Runner on Friday, as well as at the start line on Saturday. There will be no race-day registration, and due to the nature of the trails, the race may sell out at its participant limit. As of October 1st, there are only 20 spots left.
Autumn Leaves 50/50 details:
When: Saturday, October 29; 7am (or 6am early start)
Where: Champoeg State Park (Map)
What: 50k, 50Mile
Registration: Online here
Registration cost: 50k – $85; 50M – $105
Registration includes: Chip timed race with live race-day tracking, event shirt, course support, finisher’s belt buckle for 50M runners.
Packet Pickup: Friday, October 28, 2016, 10am-7pm at Road Runner Sports in Tualatin (7063 SW Nyberg Road)