100 Mile Race Information

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Start time: 5:00 am

Cap: 50 Runners (men & women combined)

Badger Creek State Recreation Area

• Friday, August 29, 5-8 pm – REI Co-Op West Des Moines (5901 Mills Civic Pkwy #4100, West Des Moines, IA 50266)
• NO PACKET PICK-UP ON RACE DAY and any drop bags need to be brought to packet pickup. No day of drop bag delivery

• Male – Kyle Young (2015): 17:25
• Female – Danielle Wangsness (2021): 21:00

Must finish under 18 hours to receive an official time and finishers award

• Aid stations will be approximately at miles 10, 22, 29, 41, 50, 58, 62, 72, 83, 87, & 93
• The 62 and 93-mile aid stations will be at the start/finish line
• The 46, 66, 77, and 87-mile aid stations will be liquid-only (Water only)
• **100k and 100-mile runners will go near several convenience stores during the 100k loop. During this time, you will be allowed to make these self-supported aid stations where they will also have toilet services. These can be utilized AT YOUR OWN COST! Cash or a card is recommended to carry if you plan on taking advantage of this for additional food/drinks as not every station will take contact-less payment**

• Water
• Coke/Mt Dew/Ginger Ale
• Bobo Bars
• GU Roctane Drink Mix and GU gels
• SaltStick Electrolyte Pills
• Bananas, oranges, and other various fruit
• Pretzels, chips, and other salty snacks
• Various candies
• Pickle Juice Sports Drink
• Chicken & Veggie Broth (These select aid stations only: miles 30 & 42)
• Basic First Aid Supplies (Band-aids, Vaseline, etc.)
• Volunteers will provide additional food as determined by them that they believe will assist the runners

Portable toilets will be at the start, mile 53, mile 62, mile 83, mile 94, and the finish
**100k and 100-mile runners will go near several convenience stores during the 100k loop. During this time, you will be allowed to make these self-supported aid stations where they will also have toilet services. These can be utilized AT YOUR OWN COST! Cash or a card is recommended to carry if you plan on taking advantage of this for additional food/drinks as not every station will take contact-less payment**

We allow drop bags at any of the MANNED aid stations listed above. Run Management will provide transportation for drop bags to the locations specified for the designated aid stations above. This service is provided to aid crewless runners. Those with adequate support are asked not to overload our volunteers with unnecessary drop bags.

1. Drop bags must be securely tied, clearly labeled with the runner’s name and entry number, and brought to packet pickup. Absolutely NO DAY OF DROP BAGS WILL BE COLLECTED.
2. Drop bags must fit through a 6″ X 8″ opening and can be no longer than 16″.
3. You are limited to one drop bag per aid station. Pacers are not allowed drop bags.
4. Please do not use paper bags, shoe boxes, or anything made of paper-like products. These can get wet and tear easily.
5. Runners mustn’t leave perishable items in their drop bags.
6. It is strongly recommended that warm clothing and an extra flashlight be placed in the drop bags delivered to each of the aid stations.
7. Do NOT place glass bottles in your drop bags.
8. The drop bags will be returned to the start/finish line area at the closing of aid stations when all runners have safely passed through.
9. Each runner is responsible for claiming his or her drop bags. If you cannot retrieve your drop bags, have someone else do it for you.
10. Drop bags must be claimed by the end of the event on Sunday. Any drop bags remaining at the aid stations following the event may be disposed of. 
11. DO NOT leave valuables in your drop bags.

• All runners MUST have a reflective vest and headlamp on by sunset
• Small LED lights on any gear are highly recommended
• Pacers are allowed after the 100k mark
• Please review ALL rules and regulations regarding Crew/Pacers

The 100-mile race will consist of three separate loops (the course is subject to change based on weather/course conditions):

• Loop 1 – 100k course
• Loop 2 – 50k course
• Loop 3 – 10k course

The route will cross 4 of the Covered Bridges of Madison County
Surface: 90% gravel/hard pack dirt, 5% level B roads, 5% pavement