Laurel Highlands Ultra

First Annual 50 Kilometer Team Relay Race

June 12^th, 2010 8:00 A.M.

New for 2010 is the 50k team relay race. The race will consist of three (3) legs that teams of two (2) or three (3) members will run. The first transition will be at the 11 mile aid station, the second transition will be at the 19 mile aid station. This will result in distances of approximately 11, 8 and 12 miles. The time limit is ten (10) hours. Awards will consist of trophies for the first place male, female and mixed teams.

The inaugural 50K team relay race will begin at 8:00 a.m. on June 12^th, 2010. The start line is on Garret Rd. in Ohiopyle, PA near the start of the 70.5 mile race. The course will follow the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, terminating at the Trailhead near Route 31. This is a point-to-point race. We will have bus transportation available prior to the race. The bus will pick up runners near the 50K finish area and transport them to the start line, before the race. There will be no transportation after the race. Since it is a point-to-point race, runners are welcome to bring a crew. There are designated parking areas at each of the checkpoint/aid stations, which must be utilized. The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is a state park, and we are fortunate to receive a permit to run the race. Failure to use the designated parking areas could result in a revocation of our race permit.

Transitions

The team relay transitions will be at the existing aid stations at miles 11 and 19 along the trail. Each team is responsible for getting their runners to the correct transition area. Teams must check in with the transition area captain. Each team will be assigned a bracelet that will be handed off at the transition. Loss of the bracelet will be cause for disqualification.

Transition #1 - Maple Summit road crossing (11.6 miles)
Transition #2 - Route 653 trailhead (19.3 miles)

Team Relay Rules

The Team Relay race will be governed by the same rules as in the individual 50k race. Runners must follow the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail at all times, if you get off the trail, you must return to the trail at the same spot, under your own power. Transitions may only occur at the designated areas. Relay runners may not use pacers or "mules".
Please complete the entry application, sign the waiver, and send the team entries together to the address on the application.

Click on the links above for more information on the 50K course.

Teams entered in the 2010 race are listed below

Team Number	Team Name	Division

If you have any questions, please contact me at: rick.freeman1@verizon.net

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