The Battle at Bristol Mountain - July 24th & 25th

Date: July 24, 2020

Length: Vertical Kilometer, 13.1 Mile, 10 Mile, 10K, 5K

Start Time: 4:00pm

Location: Bristol Mountain Ski Resort (map)

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Are you ready to battle Bristol Mountain?  Two Days of the following Mountainous Adventures!!!  Day one kicks off with the quad busting Vertical Kilometer uphill 1000 meter climb.  Day two follows up with a buffet of event options for the beginner to experienced Trail Mountain Goer!  Choose from Half Marathon, 10 miler, 10K or 5K.

Everyone is required to wear a mask before/after their event, and remain physically distant by at least 6 feet at all times!

PLEASE READ - ATHLETE GUIDE on COURSE SPECIFICS

ALL ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS WAIVER - FEEL FREE TO DOWNLOAD AND BRING WITH YOU TO PACKET PICKUP.  NO WAIVER NO RACE.

PLEASE READ NOTE TO PARTICIPANTS HERE WITH ALL SAFETY/RACE GUIDELINES

All athletes are required to carry hydration with them while on course. There will not be water stops available for the 5K.  There will be only 1 stop for the 10K. The 10 Mile will have 2 water stops, and the 13.1 Mile will have 3 water stops.

Packet Pickup
All packet pickup items will be packed in sealed bags and labeled with each registrant's name. They will be available for pickup between 11am-5pm on Thursday, July 23 at Fleet Feet @ The Armory (155 Culver Rd, #110, Rochester). This will be set up on the sidewalk NEXT to the store. If you need to purchase anything at the store, please check-in at the front door.

While we strongly encourage everyone to attend pre-race packet pickup at Fleet Feet, we understand that it may not be possible. If you are unable, there will be pickup available at Bristol Mountain on race day as follows:

Friday, July 24, 2020 3:30pm-6pm
Saturday, July 25, 2020 7am-9am
We do ask that you do not arrive more than 30 minutes prior to your planned start time.
There will be no exchange of shirts or bibs available.

Start Windows
Vertical Kilometer, Friday, July 24, 2020: 4pm-6pm
13.1 Mile & 10 Mile, Saturday, July 25, 2020: 7:30am-8:30am
10K & 5K, Saturday, July 25, 2020: 8:30am-9:30am
There will not be a group start for any event. You may plan to start at any time during the designated start windows listed above for each event. Be sure to check in with the YellowJacket Racing employee at the start line before you begin.  The 13.1 participants must start final 5K loop by 4 hours in order to continue.  The 10 mile participants must be at Northstar by 11AM in order to continue.

All runners will be scored by chip time, not clock time. Your time begins when you cross the start line and ends when you cross the finish line.

Includes

  • Multiple chances to tackle Bristol Mountain!
  • MyLaps chip timing
  • Well marked courses
  • Beautiful views
  • Steep ascents and descents for all distances
  • Premium blend cotton t-shirts (Shirt size is guaranteed through 4/1/20 only!) If you missed the cutoff, to get a shirt it is first come, first served based on availability
  • Finisher medals

Volunteer Opportunity

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COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Due to the current COVID-19 global pandemic, we are taking the extra precautions to ensure the safety of our staff, participants, and the general community.

  1. Masks must be worn leading up to the start of your event and immediately following the finish of your event.
  2. All athletes are required to carry hydration with them while on course. There will not be water stops available for the 5K.  There will be only 1 stop for the 10K. The 10 Mile will have 2 water stops, and the 13.1 Mile will have 3 water stops.
  3. Post-Race food will be prepackaged and in a bag along with your finisher medal. These will be handed out to you at the finish line upon completion of your event.
  4. Remain physically distant by a minimum of 6 feet at all times, and no congregating before or after your event.
  5. Packet pickup items will be pre-bagged and labeled with your name on it. There is no exchange of shirts or bib numbers available.
  6. Throw out any of your own trash, do not toss on the ground for staff/volunteers/other athletes to clean up.
  7. There will not be a group start for any event. You may plan to start at any time during the designated start windows listed above. Be sure to check in with the YellowJacket Racing employee at the start line before you begin.
  8. All athletes will have their temperature taken at the start line. Anyone with a fever will not be allowed to compete and will be asked to leave.

Registration/Packet Pickup

 Event   By May 1   July 15 - July 22
 Vertical Kilometer  $22 $30
13.1 Mile $50 $70
10 Mile $40 $60
10K $30 $40
5K $25 $35

When signing up for multiple events, runners will receive 1 event t-shirt!  Premium blend cotton t-shirts (Shirt size is guaranteed for those registered by April 10th, after it is first come first serve based on size availability!) 

Packet Pickup

  • Thursday, July 23rd from 11am-5pm under the overhang at Fleet Feet
    • ARMORY: 155 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620
  • On Race Day, Friday, July 24th from 3:30PM - 6PM and Saturday, July 25th starting at 7am-9am at Bristol Mountain

Awards

Finisher medals to all participants

Race Day Schedule

Race Day Packet Pickup
Friday
, July 24, 2020 3:30pm-6pm
Saturday, July 25, 2020 7am-9am
We do ask that you do not arrive more than 30 minutes prior to your planned start time. 
There will be no exchange of shirts or bibs available.

Start Windows
Vertical Kilometer, Friday, July 24, 2020: 4pm-6pm
13.1 Mile & 10 Mile, Saturday, July 25, 2020: 7:30am-8:30am
10K & 5K, Saturday, July 25, 2020: 8:30am-9:30am
There will not be a group start for any event. You may plan to start at any time during the designated start windows listed above for each event. Be sure to check in with the YellowJacket Racing employee at the start line before you begin.  The 13.1 participants must start final 5K loop by 4 hours in order to continue.  The 10 mile participants must be at Northstar by 11AM in order to continue.

All runners will be scored by chip time, not clock time. Your time begins when you cross the start line and ends when you cross the finish line.

Course/Maps

All distances take place on the trails on Bristol Mountain.

1 kilometer straight up one of the Ski Runs!
Course Map - Course could change depending on trail conditions.

10 Mile Course/Elevation Map - 10 mile (1 loop), 13.1 mile (1 loop plus the 5K loop)

5K Course/Elevation Map - To be used for 13.1 mile (plus 10 mile loop), 5K (1 loop)

10K Course/Elevation Map - To be used for the 10K (1 loop)

Not applicable for 2020 - 50K - Includes most of the mountain plus some Nordic Trails up top.  Aid stations located at the base of the mountain as well as at the Nordic Trail up top.

Not applicable for 2020 - 50k – 12 hour cut off 
Planned course is 3 loops of approximate 10 miles each. 
Loop one must be completed in under 4 hours
Loop two must be completed in under 8 hours
Loop three must be completed in under 12 hours
Missing any of the cut off times will result in removal from course

13.1 mile - 1 loop of the 10 mile course, plus 1 loop of the 5K loop

10K - First half of the 10 mile loop, with a drop down from the (approximate) 5.5 mile point to the finish.

Aide Stations (10 mile loop)
Limited service support (water and prepackaged food) at approximately miles:
4.5
8

Carrying water is required and provisions is recommended.

Directions/Parking

Parking is available at Bristol Mountain.

Lodging
Given Covid-19 please check sites first

Hotel and Bed & Breakfast options can be found by clicking here.
Camping: Bristol Woodlands / Ontario County Park 

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