21 July 2007 - Idaho Kick Ass 50 |
| 4:00am | Get up. Check the weather. Print off your route instructions and make sure you know how to get to the start. |
| 5:30am | Arrive at Copper Falls near Eastport, Idaho, USA. Check in mandatory! |
| 5:45am | Final Briefing |
| 5:55am | Starter Photo |
| 6:00am | Start |
| 10am | First finishers 50km |
| TBA | Post Event - Will have post race party at local bar/grill. Will give directions when you get here. Not far! |
Route
In typical Club Fat Ass fashion, there will be no course markings. Please make sure you print out the detailed course description and bring it with you (in a plastic baggie). Better yet, train on the course and bring the directions. There will also be a forest service map available (with highlighted route) at the the start.
Elevation starts at about 2600 feet and we will ascend to about 4600 feet at highest place on the course. There are a couple hills that take some work but nothing will burst your heart. Multiple ups and downs. Some very nice downhill sections.
Getting to the Start
Start and finish is at Copper Falls near Eastport, Idaho, USA. Nearest towns in BC, Canada are Cranbrook and Creston, in Idaho, USA the nearest town is Bonners Ferry.
If you come from Vancouver (I have been told) that it is much easier and faster for you to come from Spokane WA. You need to take I90 east toward Sandpoint then US 95 North from Sandpoint to Eastport. Eastport is about 1 hour from Sandpoint. US 95 north goes right in front of my house. Signs will be posted so you don't overshoot our area.
Just before you get to Eastport you will cross a bridge (From South) and a duty free store will be off to your left. Take next dirt road and travel about 2 miles until you come to Coppers Falls. You will see a sign for it, park next to bathrooms.
What to Bring?
- bring your own aid (if you don't know what that is, better wait another year)
- bring your own official timing system (a watch will do, even if the second hand doesn't work)
- come equiped and train for the distance you are planning to run.
- bring a change of clothes and shower stuff for afterward
- Shower can be had at my house...I have two bathroom areas. Otherwise you can do it at your hotel and come back for post party. My house will be faster and closer. I want to make everyone welcome and make sure you have a good experience.
Pre and Post-Run
- Accomodation: There are camp grounds and motels near here in Canada and US. If you really want to some few can camp in my front yard.
- After party will be at a pub a short distance from the start and finish area. (2 miles)
- For every finisher a free beer from local grill.
- I am planning a bonfire at my house in the evening. Drink some beers, make new friends and share running stories.
Notes
- it's not a race, but we do keep track of your times so you have something to compare to next year
- we hope everyone will run the same course, but won't disqualify folks for getting lost and running extra distance
- this event is not sponsored, sanctioned, permitted or anything else that would qualify it as an official event.
