We are still putting together the information material for mailing. The maps are done, the aid stations points are set and most other general information is set to go. Most of what we have to do, is make copies, address the labels and get them out in the mail to you. So look for it very soon.

We do appreciate the early entries as it lets us plan a better overall event for you. Our aim is to present a 100 mile trail challenge that you will remember for a long time. An accurate course, with good course markings and excellent aid stations are high on the priority list. The Kettle Moraine forest does it part, the weather .... well, we can’t control that. My volunteers are great and they’ll do almost anything to support you in your effort to get to the finish line.

100 Miles of trail (no roads, except for crossings). Course consists of a 62 mile out and back, with a cut-off of 15.5 hours for this section. This brings you back to the start (and finish area) by 9:30 PM. It gets dark right about 9:00 PM, so 100K runners will get mostly daylight to run in. 15.5 hours for 62 miles is a 15 minute pace. With almost all of it in daylight, 100 mile runners should not have much difficulty in making this cut-off.

The course beyond 62 miles (or 100K) is another out-and-back (38 miles), but takes in another section of the Kettle Moraine forest. This can be a technically slower section. Compound that with darkness and you will experience a slow down in pace. Thus, we have given runners 14.5 hours to complete the last 38 miles of the 100.

The course is well marked with painted white arrows on the ground. This system seems to work very well for the runner and you never really have to take your eye off the ground to catch a course marker. Aid station breakdown:

5 - 7.5 - 16 - 23 - 31 - 39 - 46 - 54.5 - 57 - 62 - 67 - 69.5 - 77 - 81 - 85

- 92.5 - 95

17 aid stations. We will have 4 (possibly 6) water stops that are unmanned and provide water only (no cups).

Crew access will be listed in the chart that we will be sending you.

However, I can tell you right now, that it looks like only 5, 57, 67 and 95 will not be accessible to crew or family/friend.

We will have the usual aid station items, with a greater emphasis on soups and other "real food" items as the race progresses into the evening hours.

Friday night pickup. We will have a packet pickup, refreshment/social hour at the La Grange General Store on Friday night (4:00 - 7:00 PM). This is located about 2 miles south of the start finish area. It is also a good place for crews or family to eat at during the day on Saturday or Sunday. We will provide a food ticket ($6.50) to each entrant that can be used by them or their crew or family. We will also provide food and beverage at the finish area for the runners.

Race Start:

The event will begin (both 100K and 100 Mile) promptly at 6:00 AM. It gets light at about 5:00 in June, so you will not need a light to start with. For 100 mile runners, picking up your "night gear" can best be accomplished by getting it from the Nordic 62 mile station. We will however have drop bags at the following: 16 - 31 - 46 - 62 - 77 - 85 mile points.

Other:

1. Pacers are allowed from 62 miles

2. Finish awards begin at 11:00 AM Sunday.

3. Temperatures can go down to the 40s at night. Highs range from 60s to 80s during the day.