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The
Saturday June 2, 2012
Shadow of the Giants 50K
33 magic miles of scenic trails through the Sierra National Forest. |
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DISTANCE |
TOTAL CLIMBS |
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Saturday June 2nd |
31 plus miles |
5,932' |
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Click
HERE
to register ON-LINE at Race360.com
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You can also still enter the races the old fashioned way by sending
in a check:
Click
HERE
to register with official
MAIL-IN entry form.
Click
HERE
for a printable entry form to hand out to
your friends. |
Where: |
Green Meadows Outdoor School, Fish Camp, California. 2 miles outside Yosemite National Park on Hwy 41. Only one hour drive north of Fresno International Airport.
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Start Time:
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7am for 50K, 7:15 am for 20K Fun Run. 8-hour limit for 50K.
Follow ribbons & arrows.
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Entry: |
$70 before May 24th; $90
thereafter including race day. No refunds.
$35 for 20K Fun Run. Includes T-Shirt, but no awards.
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Course: |
31 plus miles of old forest roads and single-track trails. Passing though 3,200 year-old Giant Sequoia Trees in famous Nelder
Grove, bring your camera. Elevation gain 5,932'.
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Weather: |
Always magic, ask anyone!
Temperatures 50 to 75 degrees. Come prepared.
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Aid Stations:
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Every 4 to 7 miles. Please carry water at all times.
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Awards: |
Overall winners; men/women and age groups.
Big Baz's “Magic” Raffle will follow the awards, bring your chairs and enjoy the
show. Soup, salad & drinks for all finishers in dining hall.
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General
Information: |
More info including course map,
area accommodations, etc. on
www.shadowofthegiants50K.com
Sleeping-bag dorm facilities available at GM only $15 per night. Friday night pre-race meal starts 5:30
PM at GM, only $15, meat and meatless lasagna. Non-runners welcome. Please request meals with entry, it is popular.
Baz also provides post-race food & drink for all runners in
the Green Meadows dining room. Must show Bib Number.
Non-runners can also purchase food in the dining room.
Sorry, GM wants you to leave your pets at home, me too!
Small charge for sleeping overnight in parking area.
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Call BAZ on 559 683-7420
after 6 PM
Prefer you email
bazhawley@sti.net
anytime.
Check out
www.bigbaztrailraces.com
for last minute updates and news.
For more detailed information about this popular race and the surrounding area check out:
www.shadowofthegiants50K.com
Portions of this event are under Special Use Permit with the USDA Forest Service whose policy prohibits discrimination based on national origin, age or handicap.
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