What is the Sasquatch Dash?
The Sasquatch Dash is a free, no-frills trail running race series to show off some of the awesome terrain of the St. Croix Valley as well as provide an economical way to get some high intensity workouts. Everyone is welcome, but these are casual events on non-closed courses—so it's up to you to be on your best behavior. There will be 6 unsupported (this is why it's free) events ranging in length from 6 miles to 13.1 miles. All participants will be required to sign a waiver. Look folks, our race series is named after Sasquatch, don't expect to be coddled out there—if you want something to drink you better carry a water bottle; if you want to know your time you better be wearing a watch; if you want to know where you're going—you better keep up with the guy/gal in the lead (presuming s/he knows).
Series Rules:
Points are earned based on overall placing at each race for men and women. 1st-20, 2nd-15, 3rd-12, 4th-10, 5th-9,...13th and beyond-1. Points will be doubled for the half-marathon which is the series finale.
The finish line will be a clipboard with a pen tied to it. Participants will be required to fill in their name on the sheet in their finishing order. Close races will be decided by whoever gets to the clipboard first. Very close races will be determined by one participant bludgeoning the other into submission with a white tail deer carcass (this is why we make you sign a waiver).
Your series score is the sum of your best 5 scores from the race series.
You can also earn 10 bonus points by pre-ordering our series T-shirt or 5 points by buying it after the pre-order period. To pre-order, simply send your name and size to bj@cyclovaxc.com by 3/15/13. Pre-order price is $15, after that it's $20.
Prizes:
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 men and women in the overall series. Prizes are going to be awesome...once we decide what they are.
Race Details:
Start time is 9:00 AM
Course marking will be cue sheets and GPX files you can upload to your GPS device. Keep your eyes peeled for future blog posts about the specific races, or follow us on Facebook.
Individual Race Details:
Race 1
Date: Sat., April 13th
Meet at: CyclovaXC at 8:30 AM
Location: WI Interstate Park
Distance: ~ 6- 7mi
Description: Start from the North Campground and finish at CyclovaXC.
Race 2
Date: Sat., May 25th
Meet at: CyclovaXC at 8:30 AM
Location: Wert Preserve
Distance: 6-7 mi
Description: Warm up to start at Lion Park, Finish at CyclovaXC
Course Features: long steady climbs
Race 3
Date: Sat., June 29th
Meet at: Balsam Branch Trail Head 8:30 AM
Location: Balsam Branch
Distance: 6-7 mi.
Description: Start and finish from the main parking lot
Course Features: gentle rolling terrain
Race 4
Date: Sat., July 13
Meet at: CyclovaXC at 8:30 AM
Location: MN Interstate Park
Distance: 4-5 mi.
Description: Start from the Campground and Finish at CyclovaXC
Course Features: tons of steep climbs (stairs)
Race 5
Date: Sat., August 10
Meet at: CyclovaXC at 8:30 AM
Location: Ice Age/Lower Woolly
Distance: 6-7 mi
Description: Warm up to start at Lion Park, Finish at CyclovaXC
Course Features: premium single track
Race 6
Date: Sat., September 7
Meet at: Big Rock Creek Farms at 8:30
Location: Big Rock Creek Farms
Distance: 13 mi.
Description: The mother of pain race! 1 mile long 500 ft. climb!
Course Features: endless climbs 1 ever race. historic
$10 trail fee for this event only
Miscellaneous:
Making Sasquatch noises or dressing up like Sasquatch is encouraged. Keep your eyes peeled for more information (and for Sasquatch...he's out there)!
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