| Q: | I don't want to run, but I'd like to help. What might I do? |
| A: | You're a hero! If you can make the time, we can find you something to do as part of the event crew. Some thoughts at crew tasks. |
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| Q: | If I decide to run, what should I bring? |
| A: | Whatever you'd normally wear for a run of the distance you select to run given the conditions of the day. Don't forget to print out the run route directions, directions to the start, your food and gear |
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| Q: | Are there aid stations? |
| A: | We recommend you come prepared to run without external aid. There may be some aid, but only if your family and friends step forward and offer to organize an aid station. (See aid.) |
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| Q: | What can I win? |
| A: | Nothin. If you finish, you get bragging rights. All participants and times go up on the results page for posterity sake. |
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| Q: | I've never done a trail run before. Is this a good place to start? |
| A: | Absolutely not. |
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| Q: | How tough is the course? |
| A: | It's the hardest 100 Km trail run anywhere. |
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| Q: | Do I really need to print off the course instructions and bring them with me? |
| A: | Yes. Without the detailed instructions and an intimate familiarity with the route, you will probably get lost |
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| Q: | This event is free, but for Club Fat Ass members only. How do I get into the club? |
| A: | There is no hazing ceremony like the Hash House Harriers! Runners, walkers, hikers, triathletes, adventure racers, mountain bikers and anyone else interested in having fun in the great outdoors is welcome and can register online for a nominal fee. |
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| Q: | Can I wait until the last minute and join at the start? |
| A: | Yes, but we prefer you don't. Last minute registration makes it very difficult to organize and coordinate the event. Besides, we only take day-of-event registrants on run day which means you'll have to spend another $35 if you want the cool Club Fat Ass t-shirt. |
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| Q: | It's a free world. What's to stop me from just running the course. |
| A: | Nothing...in fact, we encourage you to run the course often in training! We prefer that you do not 'bandit' the course on event day, however. If you insist, please don't take any of the aid intended for members. You will not get recognition in the results or be eligible for any draw prizes and you'll have to wear a black patch over one eye at the finisher party. Furthermore, you won't be allowed into future events until you come clean with past membership dues. |
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| Q: | What if I get lost? |
| A: | Good question. What will you do? Be sure you are prepared for this possibility. |
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| Q: | Do I get credit for any time I spend off-course? |
| A: | Are you kidding? |
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| Q: | Couldn't you mark the course like just about every other running race I've ever been in? It's a pain to pause and read instructions. |
| A: | It's a requirement of Club Fat Ass that events be low impact and environmentally friendly. We don't want to put chalk/flour on the ground, hang surveyor tape in the trees, paint rocks, put up signs or glow sticks or do anything that might leave a trace of the race. |
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| Q: | What is the 'Rule of the Trail'? |
| A: | If you pack it in, you can pack it out. (That means don't you dare litter!) Leave nothing but your footprints on the trail. We strongly encourage you to pick up any trash you find along the trail and to present it to Andy at the potluck. There may be a recognition award for the person who packs out more than they packed in. |
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| Q: | What if I have to heed the call of nature. |
| A: | There are washrooms at the start, the LSCR loop, Cleveland Dam and Cypress Bowl ski area. |
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| Q: | What should I bring on run day? |
| A: | Whatever you figure you will need given the weather, your physical fitness on the day and your plans for after the run. Some thoughts are on the event agenda. |
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| Q: | I am supposed to be self-sufficient because there is no aid provided. Can I get a friend to come out and give me food and drink along the route? |
| A: | Absolutely! In fact, it would be nice if your friend were to help everyone. Please have your friends and family members contact us and we will do all we can to insure that they have fun, as well. |
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| Q: | Can I bring my friends and family to the finish party even if they didn't run or volunteer? Do they have to be Club Fat Ass members? |
| A: | Friends and family are absolutely welcome and no, they do not have to be Club Fat Ass members. Please be sure to specify how many guests you will bring with you on your registration form and please ask them to be self-sufficient. |
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| Q: | Are there any trophies, prizes or other hardware or freebies? |
| A: | If you assume there's no aid, no course marking, no t-shirt, no enthusiastic spectators and no prizes or freebies of any sort, you might be pleasantly surprised. Best you plan to show up at the finisher party! |
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| Q: | How accurate is the course marking? |
| A: | We feel confident that the course distance is very close to 50 kilometers / 30 miles one way. |
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| Q: | When will the 'official' results be available? |
| A: | We hope to have the results up on this website within 24 hours of the finisher party. |
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