Welcome runners to the 8th Annual Zumbro 100, 50 and 17 Mile Endurance Run! We are excited to be hosting another super talented field of runners hailing from 15 states and two countries coming to experience Zumbro in all of its agony and glory! We were on the race course yesterday (Sunday 4/3) and it was very dry / almost no mud at all – obviously this weeks forecast with some rain is going to change things a bit but so far it is looking really good!
This email is going to be short and sweet and will generally lack specifics since all of the specifics can be found on our website HEREhttps://www.zumbroendurancerun.
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*100 mile and 50 mile runners, use your assigned race number to mark your drop bags. Your drop bags should include your first name, last name, race number and aid station location for the bag.
Additional Notes:
FOR 100 MILE RUNNERS (but everyone should read) – Pink Ribbon In Lieu of Back Bib:
Because the 100 mile race is not the only race happening during race weekend and we have a lot of 50 and 17 mile runners (50 mile starts at 12:01AM Saturday and 17 mile starts at 9:00AM Saturday) 100 milers will pick up a piece of pink ribbon when they check in and tie it to the back of their hydration pack, waist belt etc. so they can easily be identified by runners doing the other distances, hopefully you will get some cheers and passed with care by these fresher / more energetic runners. It is NOT mandatory that 100 milers participate and their will be no penalty for losing the piece of ribbon etc. The idea / system was met with rave reviews from all runners last year.
*** Everybody’s effort / race is important whether you are running 17 miles, 50 miles or 100 miles but we ask that special consideration and right of way be given to 100 mile runners – by the time 50 mile and 17 mile runners hit the course the 100 mile runners will have been out on the trail for a long time and will not be as sharp, quick to react or as steady on their feet as the fresher more energetic runners starting the shorter distances.
The “short version” is… Only 100 mile runners crews will be allowed to DRIVE to Aid Station 1/4 – crews and spectators from the other distances may hike out to aid station 1/4 and 2/3 if they would like, complete info regarding this can be found HERE https://www.zumbroendurancerun.
Parking is limited at the race start / finish area – we encourage car-pooling. Also, if your driving route brings you through the town of Theilman please drive very slowly / cautiously through town – this is a very very small community that is not used to seeing much traffic this time of year, please be respectful. The Zumbro Bottoms West Assembly Campground does not have a “parking lot” per se’, it is a campground and is setup as much, there is quite a bit of space as long as people park sanely / respectfully, please do not double park or park in any muddy areas.
Clothing:
Some runners have gotten themselves in trouble by not having, carrying or wearing enough clothing… we strongly encourage runners to carry a small / light packable shell jacket or large plastic garbage bag – having this could keep you from going hypothermic should we get cold temps which looks to be the case on Friday through Saturday morning… be smart and keep in mind that there are no heated facilities or buildings at Zumbro (just a park pavillion) – your options for staying warm are to produce body heat through running, have warm clothing to put on or drop out and get into your warm vehicle.
Swag for sale:
We will have all kinds of sweatshirts, t-shirts, posters, stickers etc. for sale – there is no cell or internet at the start / finish area so we cannot process credit cards so check or cash only please.
Finally:
PLEASE READ THE INFO ON OUR WEBSITE and know what is going on and what to expect etc – our job is to put on a good race – your job before the race is to read the website and know what is going on, after that your job is to show up and run and have a great time! We are looking forward to seeing everyone later this week / weekend!
Thank You,