Date: August 21, 2020
Length: 4 Miles
Start Time: 4:00pm
Location: Stewart Lodge, Mendon Ponds Park - Honeoye Falls, NY (map)
Dirt Cheap Trail Race
Race COVID-19 Updates as of 8/17/20
The following email was just sent to all participants for August 21st via Ellen's email and Run Sign Up - CLICK HERE to view the note and all safety protocols and directions
ALL ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS WAIVER - FEEL FREE TO DOWNLOAD AND BRING WITH YOU TO PACKET PICKUP. You can not get your packet without this waiver. NO WAIVER NO RACE.
Race COVID-19 Updates as of 8/10/20
PLEASE READ so you are aware of all RACE and SAFETY Protocols
ALL ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS WAIVER - FEEL FREE TO DOWNLOAD AND BRING WITH YOU TO PACKET PICKUP. You can not get your packet without this waiver. NO WAIVER NO RACE.
Please note there are a limited number of entries available for this event.
Presented by Dr. Randy Raetz, DDS
COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Due to the current COVID-19 global pandemic, we are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of our staff, participants, and the general community.
- Masks must be worn leading up to the start of your event and immediately following the finish of your event.
- All athletes are required to carry hydration with them while on course.
- Post-Race food will be prepackaged and in a bag. These will be handed out to you at the finish line upon completion of your event.
- Remain physically distant by a minimum of 6 feet at all times, and no congregating before or after your event.
- Packet pickup items will be pre-bagged and labeled with your name on it. There is no exchange of shirts or bib numbers available.
- Throw out any of your own trash, do not toss it on the ground for staff/volunteers/other athletes to clean up.
- There will be no mass start for the event. Arrive and start your race between 4pm-6:30pm.
- All athletes will have their temperature taken in the "temperature corral" prior to the start of your wave. Anyone with a fever will not be allowed to compete and will be asked to leave.
Registration/Packet Pickup
A limited number of entries are available for $19.
Packet Pickup
Friday, August 21 from 3:30PM – 6PM at Stewart Lodge, Mendon Ponds Park. It will be held outside under a tent. Look for the “Registration” flag. It will be next to the lodge.
o Masks must be worn and please remain physically distant.
o Only one person at a time to the table.
o You must provide a signed waiver. No waiver, No race.
o We will hand you your bib with pins
o Once you get your bib please head to the start line to start. Please remain 6 feet apart at all times.
Race Day Schedule
3:30 - On-Site Packet Pickup Opens
4:00 - 6:00 - Race Start (There is no mass/group start. You can start your race any time within this window)
Course/Maps
- The course is an abbreviated version of the below......
- The race starts in the south end of the field between the entrance and exit roads to the Beach Lot and will be marked with tall red start banners.
- A 4 Mile loop that uses the North Meadow (Dark Blue) and East Esker (Dark Green) Trails shown at this link
- This is a challenging course, taking in some of the toughest trails in the park.
- The 4 Mile loop has an elevation gain of around 350 ft
- The course will be marked with pink surveying flags and yellow arrow signs
- This race is completely off-road besides two road crossings. Trail shoes are recommended, but not necessary.
- There will be a self-serve water stop around halfway into the loop on the Dark Green Trail.
- The race finishes on the backside of Stewart Lodge.
Directions/Parking
Parking is available only in the Beach Lot.