HIGH DESERT 50K ULTRA & RRCA 30K Southern CA State Championship

USATF Southern California Association 50 km Trail Championship

THE FRIENDLIEST RACE YOU’LL EVER RUN

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. The 50K and 30K runs start and finish at the Cerro Cosco Community College, Ridgecrest, Ca. Sunday, December 4, 2005. The race starts at 7:00 a. m. There will be an early start at 6:00 a. m. This is only for those that feel that they may have a problem with finishing in at least 9 hours. You must check in with the RD. You will get credit for finishing but no awards for early starters.

2. The 30Km runners start with the 50Km runners and get the same time to finish as the 50Km runners.

3. Parking is free at the College. For those of you with RV's, you can use the parking lot at the College or park in the desert at the end of the paved road leading to the College (College Heights Rd.).

4. Host Hotel this year will be the CARRIAGE INN 901 N. China Lake Blvd. Special rates are as follows, $65.00, plus tax, per night (Up to 4 per room). Check out time will be extended to 3:00 p. m. To make room reservations (Cut-off date: Nov. 11th, the earlier the better) please call (760) 446-7910 and mention the #911 Ultra Marathon and date. Check their website: http://carriageinn.biz/

***Race Headquarters/race packet pick-up will be located at: Kerr McGee Community Center, 100 W. California Ave. (behind Taco Bell). 760-499-5151. Packet pick-up time is Saturday, December 3, 5:00-8:00 PM . There will be no Carbo load dinner this year.

5. The course will be marked with chalk and ribbon.

6. Please be aware that you will be running through BLM land and should respect the rights of hikers, Mt. bikers, cyclists, equestrians and other runners you might encounter.

7. Aid station locations will be at the following points:

Start/Finish 0.0 & 31.1

1. Javis turn off 5.5

2. Haystack turn off 8.5

3. Saddle turn off 11

4. Highway crossing 13.6

5. Wagon Wheel Crossing (Crew Access) 16.9

6. Double Rocks 20.6

7. Brian's Right hand turn 22.5

8. Gracie's Mansion 25.7

9. Last turn to College 29.4

8. Aid stations will be stocked with water, electrolyte drink, cola, cookies, bananas, pretzels, Vaseline, S-caps and

Ibuprofen. Drinks will also be provided at the finish. Plus a surprise or two.

9. If you must drop out of the race for any reason, you must go to the next aid station and notify someone at the aid station.

10. We are counting on good weather (cool to cold) but Mother Nature can bring in warm weather in the month of December. Be sure to carry at least one water bottle.

11. Again this year we are happy to say, we will be the last stop on the Southern California UltraRunner’s Grand Prix

Series schedule for 2005.

11. All participants will receive a T-shirt and all finishers, a finisher’s medal. The time for the awards ceremony will

be decided as the race progresses. Stay around after the race for a raffle of some fine items donated by our Sponsors.

13. Race results will be posted on the Internet (Ultra List) and to Ultra Running Magazine ASAP after the event. Will e-mail results to those with e-mail address. Visit our Website: www.OTHTC.com

14. Again this year I’m making available to anyone wishing to order tank tops, T-shirts, long sleeve T-shirts or sweat shirts, when sending in their entry form. Please add to total on entry form. They can be ordered at the start/finish also.

Tank tops: $10.00 T-shirt: $12.00

L. S. T-shirt: $14.00 Sweatshirt: $20.00

15. Course Record: Roberto Leonardo (40) 3:16:37 Women’s Course Record: Ann Trason (41) 3:47:17

Age Groups: Men Female

-19 Cameron Wilson (19) 4:22:42 1997 Under 19 (none)

20-29 Ian Torrence (27) 3:23:58 1999 20-29 Kati Gengler (29) 3:54:33 2000

30-39 Jorge Pacheco (35) 3:23:43 2002 30-39 Paula Newby-Fraser (35) 4:06:24 1997

40-49 Roberto Leonardo (40) 3:16:37 40-49 Ann Trason (41) 3:47:17 2001

50-59 Adalberto Mendoza (50) 3:44:47 2002 50-59 Dee Dee Grafinus (51) 4:37:59 2000

60-69 Wally Hesseltine (60) 4:29:55 2003 60-69 Dixie Madsen (60) 5:14:23 1997

70-79 Larry Gotthart (71) 6:08:05 2002 70-79 Yukie Mochida (71) 6:26:53 2001

16. Lodging:

Bev Len Haus Bed & Breakfast, 809 N. Sanders St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, (760-375-1988)

Budget Inn, 831 N. China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760-375-1351)

Carriage Inn, 901 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest, Ca. 93555 (760-446-7910)

Econo Lodge, 201 W. Inyokern Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760-446-2551)

Best Western-China Lake Inn, 400 S. China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760-371-2300)

Hacienda Court, 150 Miguel St # 1, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760-375-5066)

Heritage Inn, 1050 N. Norma St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760-446-6543)

Motel 6, 535 S. China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760-375-6866)

Pioneer Motel, 416 S China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760-375-1591)

Quality Inn, 507 S. China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760-375-9732)

Ridgecrest Motel, 401 S. China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760-375-8406)

Vagabond Inn, 426 S. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest, Ca. 93555 (760-375-2220)

Yucca Inn Motel, 706 Balsam St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760-375-3442)

Rose Garden Inn & Suites, 329 E. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760-375-6777)

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TRAINING AND ENJOY THE RUN

**Gatorade is the official drink of our race**

Miles form Ridgecrest

Bakersfield 120 Mammoth Lakes 150 San Bernardino 110

Los Angeles 160 Reno 321 San Diego 238

Las Vegas 230 Sacramento 397 San Francisco 439