Holland Western Trail Weekend
Date: June 21-23, 2019
Location: Holland Western Saddle Club - 3856 61st St. Holland, MI 49423
Egress Endurance is proud to partner with the Holland Western Saddle Club to present the Holland Western Trail Weekend!
Runners can choose from 4 different trail running events: 5k, 10k, 12.4 mile and our main event: the Last Runner Standing (LRS) solo and relays. One of the first events of its kind in West Michigan!
Come out for an awesome weekend of camping, community, food, family friendly events and of course; running around trails!
Events: 5k, 10k, 12.4 mile, Last Runner Standing Solo, 2 and 4 person Relay.
Start Times and Course
Event Start Times:
• LRS & LRS Relays: Friday, June 21 at 6:00pm till Last Runner/Team Standing
• 5k and 10k: Saturday, June 22, at 8:30am.
• 12.4 Miler: Saturday, June 22, at 8:00am.
Course: The course will be 10k (6.2 miles) loop with a turn off for the 5k runners.
COURSE:
The Course if mostly flat with a small road section. Depending on the weather, it can get muddy! This race is a TRUE trail race and you will need to watch your footing as well as be ready for whatever the weather brings. If you are strictly a "road runner", this race is not for you! :)
Packet Pick Up
Packet Pick Up will be located at the Holland Western Saddle Club Lodge by the Start/Finish.
Date's and Times:
Thursday 6/20: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Friday 6/21: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday 6/22 : 7:00am- 7:45am
T-shirts and Medals
Every runner will receive a Holland Western Customer T-shirt.
Every finisher will receive a customer finishers Medal.
For solo LRS runners, if you complete 100 mile, you will receive a customer belt buckle!
Last Runner Standing Rules
RULES: All LRS events start at 6:00pm SHARP Friday night.
Each LRS Runner will have to start each loop at the designated loop time or they will be OUT.
LOOP TIMES:
Solo: 85 Minutes (13:41 per mile average)
2-Person Relay: 75 Minutes (12:04 per mile average)
*NOTE: Depending on weather for race day, the Race Directors may add minutes per loop as this course can get wet and muddy.
LRS Relay Runners: You MUST designate a running order for your team and stick with that order for the whole event! You must switch runners EACH LOOP. We are taking the military approach when it comes to the relays with that: if one of your team members drops, your whole team is out. If your team-mate does NOT complete the loop in the designated time, you are NOT able to start the next loop and stay in the race. You HAVE TO have an "exchange" before the clock resets back to 0:00 for that loop.
Inter-loop Time: To stay in the race, you need to finish the entire loop and start the next loop within your events time frame. Your "inter-loop time" is your own. For instance: if you are a solo LRS runner, and you finish your loop in 65 minutes, you have 20 minutes to eat, sleep, do some push-ups, talk to friends and family, whatever! Just make sure you are at the Start/Finish when that clock hits 85 min and roles back to 0:00!
We will have time keepers at the start and finish for the whole race that will be strictly judging cut off times. Even if you come in 5 seconds after your loops cut off time, you will be out. (Tip, come in early each loop so we do not need to worry about Photo Finishes).
Ending the Race: The race will end when there is only one (1) last runner standing for the solo and only one (1) 2-person relay team left.
The winning runner/relay will win by:
A.) Being the only runner/team to complete the last loop in the cut off time with no other runner/team completing that same loop in the cut off time.
B.) If there are only two (2) runners/teams left in the event, and both runners/teams do not make the cut off time on the last loop, the runner/team that finished the last loop in the fastest time will win that event.
There are NO PACERS allowed for the LRS events. (However, you are more than welcome to have people cheering you on out on the course. We will also have team members who will be out during the race running a few loops and encouraging runners.)
Course and Equipment:
The course will be marked with flags, reflective flags, signs and mores. Flags will always be on your RIGHT.
All LRS runners MUST bring a head lamp with extra batteries. We are not responsible if you run out of light and get lost!
There are NO PACERS allowed for the LRS events. (However, you are more than welcome to have people cheering you on out on the course. We will also have team members who will be out during the race running a few loops and encouraging runners.)
The course can get VERY muddy in some places so plan accordingly! (Extra shoes and socks is a MUST for this event.)
We will have two (2) Aid stations out on the course with food: PBJ, Chips, Pickles, Oranges, Candy, Coke, Tailwind, water, cheese quesadillas and more.
You may have your drop bag right at the start and finish or in the lodge by the start and finish. You may also go to your 'camp site' which will be close to the start/finish between loops. (As long as you are back before you next loop time starts, you can really go where ever :) )
We want to commend all of you for even signing up for this event! This will hopefully be an awesome adventure for all of you and something you remember for years to come! No matter how far you go on race day, you should be proud for even attempting something this crazy!
Aid Stations
Aid Stations: There will be 2 aid stations on the 10k loop. The main aid station will be at the Start/Finish with the other being 3 miles into the loop. (We will have a water station 1.5 miles in for the 5k course.)
Aid station will be stocked with a wide variety of food, hydration and nutrition. LRS Ultra runners are encouraged to also bring their own nutrition and hydration.
The main aid station will have a spot for drop bags, and the LRS Ultra runners may set up their own “station” near the Start/Finish. There will be camping allowed for the weekend (see ‘camping’ section), so you may refuel/ set up shop in your tent as well.
PRIZES
Awards will be given out to the top: Solo LRS, 2-person LRS and 4-person LRS.
Male and Female top prizes will be awarded to the winners of the 5k, 10k and 12.4 miler.
Prizes from: Merrell, Gazelle Sports, Big Lake Brewing, Scrapyard Climbing and more!
1st place of each event will receive a one-of-a-kind "book art" award! (See Pictures).
Required Equipment
Required Equipment for LRS Ultra: All LRS participants MUST bring at least one (if not more than one) head lamp with extra batteries. Runners will be running in the dark and we would love if you could see what you are about to step on.
Other Event Details
Price:
• 5k: $30 before Feb.21 ($37.50 after)
• 10k: $40 before Feb. 21 ($47.50 after)
• 12.4: $50 before Feb.21 ($57.50 after)
• LRS Solo: $65 Before Feb.21 ($72.50 after)
• LRS 2-Person Relay: $85 Before Feb. 21 ($92.50 after)
• LRS 4- Person Relay: $105 Before Feb. 21 ($112.50 after)
Prizes and SWAG: Each runner with receive a finisher’s award as well as at least one Swag item. These will be announced as they are finalized.
We will be awarding top 3 male and female finishers of the 5k, 10k and 12.4 mile.
Top prize will be awarded for the LRS Solo, 2-person and 4-person relays. Prizes will be announced as soon as they are finalized.
Wavier: All runners must sign a liability wavier before running this event. Wavier will be signed during your check out on Ultrasignup.com.
Camping: You may purchase a camping pass located right on the HWSC site starting Thursday, June 20th at 5:00pm, until Sunday, June 23rd at 5:00pm.
$20 flat fee
There are no RV hookups and there is alcohol is not permitted. There will be porta-jons on site for all runners and campers.
Food: We have plans for some amazing food all weekend. More details to come!
Kids and Family events: Holland Western Saddle Club is planning on putting some family friendly “horse related” events. We will post details as they are finalized.
Contact Information
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to Jason@egressendurance.com or Ryan@egressendurance.com
Event's current local time: 10:30 AM ET
