Course

The start/finish of the Hagg Lake 25k/50k is at the Sain Creek Picnic Area. Because the loop around the lake would leave us a little short, there is a short out and back at the start of the race. For the 25k, the out and back is 1.51 miles; for the 50k it is 3.03 miles. The out and back is on a gravel road and, like the rest of the course, is hilly. However, it's also the perfect distance for you to get warmed up, dropping your extra layers off as you pass back by Sain Creek!

Then, it's on to the trail. In years past, the trail has been sloppy, slippery, and, well ... muddy. The primarily singletrack trail is a mixture of hills and flats. Runners will run counterclockwise around the track - 50k-ers get to do it twice and 25k-ers are done after only one loop.

Aid

There are two aid stations on the course plus the start/finish area; so the 50k runners will hit a total of five aid stations. The start/finish area also serves as a drop bag area for 50k-ers, and you will be able to get support from crewers at the aid stations if you wish.

The first aid station (also the 4th for the 50k) is just after you cross over the dam, up a lovely hill, and through a thicket of trees. Stock up and head back onto the trail. The second (and 5th for the 50k) aid station is near where the trail intersects Scoggins Valley Road near Tanner Creek Road. There is a nice flat section of asphalt before you reach this aid station before it's back onto the trail.

Our aid stations will be well stocked with the usual Ultra fare: PB&J, gorp, bananas, potatoes and salt, gummy bears, and we will also provide Gu, Hammer, and Nuun products at both aid stations and the start/finish (for 50k runners). That being said, PLEASE bring your own aid as well just in case the aid station locations don't match up with your nutritional needs.