Wildcat - Rockaway NJ
August 14, 2021
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10M, 20M, 50K, 50M, 100K
10M, 20M, 50K, 50M, 100K
Race course is within the Wildcat Ridge WMA
Race course is within the Wildcat Ridge WMA
Parking is located at the Hudsonia Field (573-575 Green Pond Rd, Rockaway, NJ 07866) and the Katherine D. Malone Elementary School (524 Green Pond Road Rockaway, NJ 07866)
August 14, 2021
August 14, 2021
Times vary depending on which corral you choose.
6:00am Start –50M and 100K Race Please check in between 5:30am-5:55am on the day of the race
7:00am Start 50K - Please check in between 6:05-6:55am on the day of the race
8:00am Start – 20M Race Please check in between 7:05-7:55am on the day of the race
9:00am Start – 10M Race Please check in between 8:05-8:55am on the day of the race
The course is a 10M loop course. There is an aid station on course at approximately 4M. and 8.5M. A water stop at 7M.
There is a cutoff at 7:00pm for ALL races.
You must leave on your last lap by 5:00pm for the 100K.
You must leave on your last lap by 4:30pm for the 50 Mile.
You must leave on your last lap by 3:00pm for the 50K.
Please read the entire message below for all important information about the race on August 14, 2021.
Please read the entire message below for all important information about the race on August 14, 2021.
Parking is located at the Hudsonia Fields approximate address is (573-575 Green Pond Rd, Rockaway, NJ 07866). If you are heading North on Green Pond Road aka CR 513 then the parking lots will be on your left. There are two lots.
Parking is located at the Hudsonia Fields approximate address is (573-575 Green Pond Rd, Rockaway, NJ 07866). If you are heading North on Green Pond Road aka CR 513 then the parking lots will be on your left. There are two lots.
There is limited parking at the Katherine D. Malone Elementary School (524 Green Pond Road Rockaway, NJ 07866)
There is limited parking at the Katherine D. Malone Elementary School (524 Green Pond Road Rockaway, NJ 07866)
Please do not end up on Upper Hibernia Road thinking you can get through by going down Darlington Road. Darlington Road is a partially unimproved road which is a no outlet road.
Please do not end up on Upper Hibernia Road thinking you can get through by going down Darlington Road. Darlington Road is a partially unimproved road which is a no outlet road.
Race Start Times
Race Start Times
Corrals were set up to alleviate crowding. You should check in within a hour of your start time that you chose during registration unless you are starting at 6:00am
Corrals were set up to alleviate crowding. You should check in within a hour of your start time that you chose during registration unless you are starting at 6:00am
Registration is in front of the school where the start/finish line and aid station is located.
Registration is in front of the school where the start/finish line and aid station is located.
6:00am Start –50M and 100K Race
6:00am Start –50M and 100K Race
MUST START AT 6:00AM
MUST START AT 6:00AM
Please check in between 5:30am-5:55am on the day of the race
Please check in between 5:30am-5:55am on the day of the race
7:00am Start 50K - Please check in between 6:05-6:55am on the day of the race
7:00am Start 50K - Please check in between 6:05-6:55am on the day of the race
8:00am Start – 20M Race Please check in between 7:05-7:55am on the day of the race
8:00am Start – 20M Race Please check in between 7:05-7:55am on the day of the race
9:00am Start – 10M Race Please check in between 8:05-8:55am on the day of the race
9:00am Start – 10M Race Please check in between 8:05-8:55am on the day of the race
CUT OFFS
CUT OFFS
There is a cutoff at 7:00pm for ALL races.
There is a cutoff at 7:00pm for ALL races.
You must leave on your last lap by 5:00pm for the 100K.
You must leave on your last lap by 5:00pm for the 100K.
You must leave on your last lap by 4:30pm for the 50 Mile.
You must leave on your last lap by 4:30pm for the 50 Mile.
You must leave on your last lap by 3:00pm for the 50K.
You must leave on your last lap by 3:00pm for the 50K.
We reserve the right to end your race if you will not be finished by 7pm based on your split times.
We reserve the right to end your race if you will not be finished by 7pm based on your split times.
Bathrooms We will have 3 porta johns available at the start/finish line on the side of the school.
Bathrooms We will have 3 porta johns available at the start/finish line on the side of the school.
Race Prep and Aid Stations
Race Prep and Aid Stations
You must have your own cup, handheld, or hydration pack with you. We will not be supplying cups. When you arrive, please have your hydration pack and handhelds already filled from your own house. We do not have access to water while we are on site. We will have water for use during the race.
You must have your own cup, handheld, or hydration pack with you. We will not be supplying cups. When you arrive, please have your hydration pack and handhelds already filled from your own house. We do not have access to water while we are on site. We will have water for use during the race.
The aid station will be limited. We will have single serve items. For example, single serve potato chips, pretzels, and goldfish. We will have fun size candies, gogo squeeze apple sauce and veggies, and single serve cookies. There will be fresh fruit in individual cups.. We also will have some Uncrustables PB&J. If you are unsure, you should bring your own aid station supplies. We will have limited sodas, water, and Gatorade concentrate.
The aid station will be limited. We will have single serve items. For example, single serve potato chips, pretzels, and goldfish. We will have fun size candies, gogo squeeze apple sauce and veggies, and single serve cookies. There will be fresh fruit in individual cups.. We also will have some Uncrustables PB&J. If you are unsure, you should bring your own aid station supplies. We will have limited sodas, water, and Gatorade concentrate.
RACE INSTRUCTIONS
RACE INSTRUCTIONS
The course is marked in Black and Yellow arrows mostly on trees. There will also be orange landscape paint on the ground. The course is a 10 mile loop.
The course is marked in Black and Yellow arrows mostly on trees. There will also be orange landscape paint on the ground. The course is a 10 mile loop.
A couple notes about trail at around ½ mile, almost as soon as you enter the woods, you will pass the back of people’s property. The last house has two loud large dogs. They are contained by a hidden fence, we have seen it in action, and they cannot come out to you. Just run right by.
A couple notes about trail at around ½ mile, almost as soon as you enter the woods, you will pass the back of people’s property. The last house has two loud large dogs. They are contained by a hidden fence, we have seen it in action, and they cannot come out to you. Just run right by.
Around mile 6 you need to cross over a stream. There has been a bridge here in past years but weather damage has made the bridge unsteady. Please take caution as you go over the bridge or rocks to get to the other side.
Around mile 6 you need to cross over a stream. There has been a bridge here in past years but weather damage has made the bridge unsteady. Please take caution as you go over the bridge or rocks to get to the other side.
For the last mile of trail you pop into a neighborhood and run on streets. Just before getting to the main road you pop back in the woods on your left and come back to the school.
For the last mile of trail you pop into a neighborhood and run on streets. Just before getting to the main road you pop back in the woods on your left and come back to the school.
It is likely you will see wildlife. In the past people have seen bears, snakes, bees, hawks, deer, small critters, etc. please be careful.
It is likely you will see wildlife. In the past people have seen bears, snakes, bees, hawks, deer, small critters, etc. please be careful.
There is a small aid station with water and some food at mile 4. There is a water only unmanned station at mile 7. We will see you at mile 10 of every loop back here at the School. You have to come all the way back to the school to cross the timing mat even if you don’t want aid.
There is a small aid station with water and some food at mile 4. There is a water only unmanned station at mile 7. We will see you at mile 10 of every loop back here at the School. You have to come all the way back to the school to cross the timing mat even if you don’t want aid.
IF YOU STOP RUNNING MAKE SURE YOU TELL RICK OR JENNIFER. We need to know if you are off the course and you need to return your timing chip. If you do not return the chip, you will need to replace it. The replacement cost is $110.
IF YOU STOP RUNNING MAKE SURE YOU TELL RICK OR JENNIFER. We need to know if you are off the course and you need to return your timing chip. If you do not return the chip, you will need to replace it. The replacement cost is $110.
There is a full aid station at the Start Finish area.
There is a full aid station at the Start Finish area.
There are port a johns at the Start Finish area.
There are port a johns at the Start Finish area.
Here is a brief description of the race course: The race will start at the edge of the WMA and immediately head into the woods and straight up an old fire road. The course will be a mix of runnable unblazed ATV trails and well maintained single track that is blazed. A detailed map of the AREA (not the race course) is located here, http://www.wcrhawkwatch.com/map/wcrtrails.html. The trails used for this event will stay to the south away from Split Rock Reservoir. The following map is an accurate depiction of the course.
Check in begins 5:30am for the 50M and 100K 6:15am for the 50K 7:15am for the 20M 7:45am for the 10M
Fees: 100K 50M 50K 20M 10M
Fees: 100K 50M 50K 20M 10M
Up to March 31 $85 $80 $70 $45 $35
Up to March 31 $85 $80 $70 $45 $35
April 1–May 31 $90 $85 $75 $55 $45
April 1–May 31 $90 $85 $75 $55 $45
June 1-June 30 $95 $90 $80 $60 $50
June 1-June 30 $95 $90 $80 $60 $50
July 1 -Aug 11 $100 $95 $85 $65 $55
July 1 -Aug 11 $100 $95 $85 $65 $55
Day of Race
Day of Race
** If you transfer your bib to another runner, please contact us with the new runner's information ASAP.
All online registrations close the Wednesday before the race.
There will be day of registration available.
**For ALL races; you can receive a 50% refund until 8 weeks before race date.
**For ALL races; you can receive a 50% refund until 8 weeks before race date.
After that NO REFUNDS.
After that NO REFUNDS.
Awards: M&F overall winners for each race
Awards: M&F overall winners for each race
Awards
Awards
We offer 100% off a future race of similar or less value for the 1st place M/F.
We offer 75% off a future race of similar or less value for the 2nd place M/F.
We offer 50% off a future race of similar or less value for the 3nd place M/F.
Notes sent out to 2013 runners.
Notes sent out to 2013 runners.
Wildcat Ridge Romp Runners,
Welcome to the new venue for this great summer race. This email is just to go over a few day of race issues.
Start Location: The start of the race is at the edge of the woods on a dirt road. The closest parking is across the street from 536 Green Pond Road Rockaway, NJ 07866.
Parking: There are two lots on the opposite side of the street at 536 Green Pond Road. There is one lot at the elementary school at 524 Green Pond Road Rockaway Township, NJ 07866.
These lots are NOT lined lots. PLEASE do not take up more space than you need.
Restrooms: There are no formal restrooms but there is at least one port a potty in each of the parking lots around the Start location.
Registration and Bib Pickup:
50M and 100K Race – Please check in by 5:45a
50K Race – Please check in between 6:15 – 6:45a
10M Race – Please check in between 7:45 – 8:45a
Start Times
50M and 100K – 6:00AM
50K – 7:00AM
10M – 9:00AM
ALL Races will take off on time. The race clock is already counting down.
Cutoffs and average times:
All races should be finished by 7:00pm.
Runners for the 100K need to average at least a 13m/m. If you start doing loops over 2 hours 10 minutes you will not finish in time.
Runners for the 50 M need to average 2 hours 36 mins per loop (or faster)
Aid Stations: There will be one full aid station set up at the Start Finish line. There will be plenty of place for runners to place their own cooler / tent / chairs.
Water Stations: Runners will pass water at mile 4, 8.5. Runners should carry their own water bottle / hydration system to reduce waste at the aid stations.
Location of Aid Station, on Darlington Rd
Location of Aid Station, on Darlington Rd
Directions from Start to A/S 1
Wildlife: This trail takes place within the NJ State Wildlife Management Area. There is a good chance that you could see bear, fox, deer, wildcats and other assorted animals.
Ticks / bugs: I highly recommend wearing something to keep bugs away from you and ticks off of you.
Weather: There is a 50% chance of scattered thunderstorms for the entire day.
Remember, HAVE FUN. NJ Trail Series tries to create an event where you can challenge your self against your self and others by running around in the woods for a few hours. Please remember to have fun and enjoy your time out there.
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