Tuscobia Winter Ultra

2011 Results are posted!

chrishelen — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:43:46 +0000

Results & Splits

Let it snow!

chrishelen — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:50:11 +0000

Cooper enjoyed a run around at the trail head!

Light snow here in Park Falls this morning… if only it had been ten degrees colder yesterday!

Updates Dec 12

chrishelen — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:06:27 +0000

We are up to 50 entrants!!

IMPORTANT updates/changes for the proceedings this weekend per below (see also Race Info page):

150-mile: Thursday – gear check will start at 7pm so that we can have it completed by 7:30pm for the actual pre-race meeting. Weather-permitting gear check will happen outside in the garden on the north side of the CCC. The pre-race meeting will happen upstairs at the CCC (rather than the main lounge); Greg & Michelle are providing meaty chilli & vegetarian pasta! Friday morning breakfast (oatmeal & coffee) will be provided at the CCC starting at 5:15am.
75-mile & 50-km: Friday – gear check will start at 6:30pm for anyone who can get there early. Weather-permitting gear check will happen outside in the garden on the north side of the CCC. starting at 7pm, the pre-race meeting will happen in the main lounge at the CCC - this will include a very special Algonquin Blessing; Greg & Michelle are providing meaty chili & vegetarian pasta as well as food items off the menu; Saturday morning breakfast (oatmeal & coffee) will be provided at the CCC starting at 5:30am for the 75-mile and 8:30am for the 50-km.
Finishers: hot food buffet will be availabe throughout the weekend as well as food items off the menu;
Volunteers: hot food buffet will be availabe throughout the weekend as well as food items off the menu;
As usual, please email/call us with any questions.

Chris & Helen

Updates Monday Dec 5

chrishelen — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:58:05 +0000

SNOW is falling!!
44 registered as of Friday’s mail and a few more we know of coming in this week!
50k will start at 10:30 am rather than 10 am. This means pre-race check-in and bus departure are also pushed back 30 minutes (see Race Info page for more details)
Checkpoints – you MUST stop at ALL checkpoints for your race (see Rules page for more details)
Also, if you have a need for a dog-sitter, Tuscobia Happy Tails Kennels are here to help! Their number is 715-234-3236. They have also stepped up to provide a trailer for transporting race gear. Much appreciated!

Accommodation Special!!

chrishelen — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:25:49 +0000

Munro Manor B&B are offering a discounted rate for entrants. Be sure to let them know when you call that you are part of the Tuscobia Ultra.

http://www.munromanor.net

5 blocks from race start/finish.

Tuscobia Ultra Special Rates
WiFi
Breakfast included, and yes, Munro will accommodate early breakfast requests!

More Updates!

chrishelen — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:24:04 +0000

Gear lists and drop bag info added. See Race Info and Rules pages.

New original artwork added to Course page!

“Who’s Registered” added to Registration page.

~~Entry fees go up by $30 if postmarked after December 1… so enter now!!~~ Scrap that! No increase in fees. We figured with the late notice on the race going ahead it wasn’t fair to do this. BUT please email/call us or use the Contact link if you are entering after Dec 2 as it will give us a heads up on numbers. Thanks!

Helen & Chris

Race HQ

chrishelen — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:42:44 +0000

We are delighted to introduce a new HQ for race weekend! Greg and Michelle at the Chequamegon Canoe Club in Park Falls have kindly offered their support and use of their fine establishment as a start/finish area. The pre-race meetings will also be held here. Please check out their website! This will ensure a nice warm location with food and beer available. Note: we can both attest to how good the beer is

The trailhead is approximately 0.5 miles from the CCC and access will be via Division Street. The route will be well marked so that finishers can easily find their way off the trail.

Parking: we are currently working with the city folk to ensure we have parking nearby for participants to leave their vehicle during the race.

Recon Trip

chrishelen — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:37:57 +0000

We spent Friday visiting with folks in Park Falls and Rice Lake, and a few places in between! No snow yet but we are confident it will come…

A few exciting changes regarding start/finish area which we will provide more information on this week.

So far we have about 40 people “verbally committed” with about 20 of them in the 75 mile and 10 in each of the other distances. About 15 actual entry forms received. Keep ‘em coming…!

Registration is OPEN!

chrishelen — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:05:38 +0000

Form available on “Registration” page. Please register as soon as possible so that we can finalize transportation logistics and accomodate all racers!

The Race Is On: December 16 – 18, 2011

chrishelen — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:41:34 +0000

Welcome! As many of you are aware, the previous race director is unable to host this year’s event. Therefore, with a month to go, we are attempting to put it together. It will be a no-frills affair which we trust is exactly what you hardy winter warriors are looking for. Expect a similar event to previous years. And pray for snow.

Chris and Helen