4th Annual Suncrest Mountain Race Saturday, September 10, 2011

MAP AND DIRECTIONS TO SUNCREST INFORMATION CENTER

From I-15, take exit 289 east on Highland Drive. Turn right onto Traverse Ridge Road and travel approximately 4 miles to 4-way stop. The Suncrest Information Center and Village Green Park is on corner at the 4-way stop.

For Directions for a map to the Suncrest Information Center.

RACE DAY INFORMATION

HALF MARATHON

• Race starts at 7:00am after a short flag raising
• There will be 6 aid stations (with water and Gatorade) throughout the course
• As with most trail races, it is recommended to bring your own water as well
• Restroom stations will be located at the beginning and end of the course, and also at aid stations #2, #3, #4, and #5
• Aid stations (AS) are appx.: AS 1 at mile 3, AS 2 at mile 4, AS 3 at mile 6, AS 4 at mile 8.5, AS 5 at mile 10.5, AS 6 at mile 12
• This is a mountain race; it is on both road and trail and features significant elevation changes
• No strollers will be allowed on the 1/2 marathon course
• The course will be marked. There will also be volunteers throughout the course directing you
• There will be police support at major intersections, however please watch for traffic and obey all traffic laws while running along roadways

HALF MARATHON RELAY

• Race starts at 7:00am after a short flag raising
• There will be 6 aid stations (with water and Gatorade) throughout the course
• As with most trail races, it is recommended to bring your own water as well
• Restroom stations will be located at the beginning and end of the course, and also at aid stations #2, #3, #4, and #5
• Aid stations (AS) are appx. at: AS 1 at mile 3, AS 2 at mile 4, AS 3 at mile 6, AS 4 at mile 8.5, AS 5 at mile 10.5, AS 6 at mile 12
• This is a mountain race; it is on both road and trail and features significant elevation changes
• No strollers will be allowed on the 1/2 marathon relay course
• Transfer points for relay runners will be located at aid stations #2 (exchange A) and #4 (exchange B).
• Transportation will be provided to and from exchange A (runner #2).
• Relay runner #3 may walk to exchange B as it is near the starting/finish line of the race.
  
• The course will be marked. There will also be volunteers throughout the course directing you
• There will be police support at major intersections, however please watch for traffic and obey all traffic laws while running along roadways
• Runner #1 will have the easiest run appx. 4 miles. Runner #2 will have the most difficult run (due to eleveation gain) at appx. 4.5 miles. Runner #3 will run appx. 4.5 miles

5k

• Race starts at 8:00am
• There will be 1 aid station along the course (with water and Gatorade)
• There will be bathroom stations at the beginning and end of the course and at the aid station
• This is a mountain race; it is on both road and trail and features significant elevation changes
• No strollers will be allowed on the 5K course
• The course will be marked. There will also be volunteers throughout the course directing you
• There will be police support at major intersections, however please watch for traffic and obey all traffic laws while running along roadways

3k FUN RUN

• Starts at 8:05am
• No registration required
• This is a non-timed fun run/walk
• There will be 1 aid station along the course (with water and Gatorade)
• There will be bathroom stations at the beginning and end of the course and at the aid station
• This course extends out and back the same way
• Please use the sidewalk for your safety
• Strollers ARE allowed on the 3K fun run course
• The road will NOT be closed, please watch for traffic and obey all traffic laws

DETAILED RACE DAY INFORMATION

• The event will be held at the Suncrest Information Center located at the top of Traverse Ridge Drive in Draper, Utah on the morning of Saturday, September 10, 2011
• Runners who have pre-registered can pick up their packets on Friday, September 9, 2011 at Wasatch Running located at 8946 South State Street in Sandy from 6pm until 8pm OR on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Suncrest Information Center from 6:00-6:45am
• Packets will include, among other items, runner shirts and bib numbers
• Participants may register on the day of the race at the Suncrest Information Center from 6:00-6:45am. (Please note cost changes.)
• Parking will be at the LDS Church located at 14977 S. Roundtree Lane just above the Suncrest Information Center near the start of the race
• There will be directional signs and volunteers to indicate where to park
• ALL RACES begin at the Fire Station just above the Suncrest Information Center
• Race day events will be held from 8:30am until 11:00am on the day of the race
• Race day events include sponsor booths, music, food vendors, and inflatable toys

AWARDS

First, Second and Third place prizes will be given in the following divisions:

• Overall Men Half Marathon
• Overall Women Half Marathon
• Overall Men 5K
• Overall Women 5K
• The first place relay team will receive an award for each participant