Race Details

Date: October 13, 2012
Time: 500AM (early start), 600AM
Elevation Gain: 17,000'
Cutoff times: Must finish by 10:00PM

2012 Rates are as follows:
Jan 1 - Feb 29: $80 (50M) Early Bird
Mar 1 - Aug 31: $95 (50M)
Sept 1 - Oct 10: $110 (50M) Late Reg
(no Registration after Oct 10, 2012)
This race WILL sell out!

*You MUST have completed a trail ultra with 5000'+ Gain to enter the 50 Mile race.
Contact the RD for possible exceptions. This is one tough course!

Refunds: There will be no refunds for personal reasons. In the event the race is cancelled by an act of God/Nature or per the race directors discretion, the following guidelines apply depending on the date of cancellation:
Now - July 1st, 2012 = 100% refund
July 1st - Aug 31st 2012 = 75% refund
Sep 1st - Oct 13th, 2012 = $0 Refund

Twin Peaks covers very rough terrain in rough and remote locations that are not easily accessible and can have extreme weather conditions from time to time. We will provide essentials such as water, electrolytes, soda, salty and sugary snacks and at least one hot food aid station (and hot food at the finish line). We provide safety, fun, and a beautiful and challenging course you are sure to not forget!

Sunrise: 6:44am
Sunset: 6:33pm
Average Temps: 85/55


Awards:
All entrants will receive a long sleeve tech shirt. Finishers will receive a finishers award. Cash prizes are available!
1st Male & Female overall: $250 cash + Custom Mug + Free Race in 2013!
2nd Male & Female overall: $100 cash!
3rd Male & Female overall: $50 cash!
Course Record Bonus (Male & Female): $100 cash!
Custom Mug Awards for 1st Male & Female each age group (20s and under, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70+)


Drop Bags: Drop bags will be located at Santiago Peak.

Race Rules:

1. Have fun!
2. Be Safe. There are many hazzards along the course including (but not limited to), mountain lions, rough terrain, rattle snakes, sharp cliffs and drop offs, etc. It is your responsibily to run safe and stay alert.
3. Except in case of medical emergency, runners may accept no aid nor assistance in any form from anyone, including pacers and crews, between aid stations.
4. Each runner must carry all of his own food, fluids, clothing, and other supplies needed for use between aid stations and must carry a minimun of 40oz of water.
5. Littering of any kind is strictly prohibited. Littering will result in the immediate disqualification of the runner in this year's race, and for all future races.
6. Runners are responsible for the actions of their crews and pacers.
7. Participants must follow the marked trail at all times. Any runner departing from the official trail must return to the point of departure on foot before continuing.
8. Each runner must be checked IN at EVERY aid station. Runners not checked at each aid station may not be credited with officially finishing the Run.
9. Lights are REQUIRED for any runner reaching an aid station at 5:30PM or later.
10. Any entrant who is unable to finish the Race must personally inform personal at the nearest aid station of his or her decision to withdraw. You MUST turn in your race bib at this time. Runners who leave the course without turning in their bibs will be classified as "lost," and may be billed for charges incurred in any serach and rescue operation.
11. Pacers are allowed. Pacers should be experienced trail runners in excellent physical shape and conditioned adequately to run approximately 18+ miles over rough terrain. Pacers will pick up runners at mile 34. Transportation will be provided to pacers from the starting line to the West Horsethief Aid Station at approximately 12:00PM and they will arrive at West Horsethief around 1:00PM.
12. Headphones are not recommended or encouraged. Use at your own risk.