FAQ

• Refunds? - no, sorry.  This is a benefit for a great trails organization.  Consider it a donation towards a great cause. Send me and email and I can rollover your registration if you can give me a good story.  
• Cups at the Aid Stations? - No, we're going cupless.  We suggest you carry at least a small handheld water bottle.  If you really don't want to, get a collapsible running cup
  
• Where is the start of the race? - it'll be in front of Skout restaurant at the base of Lithia Park on Winburn Way next to the beautiful mural at the start of Guanajuato Way. 
• Can we continue if we miss the cutoff? - yes, but if you do, you are no longer in the race and know that you are on your own.  Take a few extra food/water from that aid station.  
• Will there be snow? - probably.  So you'll just have to be prepared to hike on snow.  
• Poles? - The last section from the lodge to the summit will have snow this year (2023).  You are free to use poles for the entire race, but I'd suggest putting one in your drop bag as you probably won't need it until the last section.  
• Are there restrooms on the course? - Not unless you count the big outdoors. NOT THAT WE'RE SUGGESTING THAT. It is too difficult to get Portapotties in remote locations, through closed gates, bumpy dirt roads, etc. and it's probably a bad idea for the watershed to have these there.
• Are there restrooms at the finish? - Yes, there are restrooms at the Mt Ashland Lodge that will be opened for us. Not at the summit, so you'll have to hike back down for the restrooms.  
• Where should we park for the race? - It's best to get dropped off by someone for the start. If you have to park, we recommend the parking structure on Hargadine St adjacent to the OSF campus which is 2$ to park for all day parking from 6 am to 6 pm.  There is on street parking near by, but most parking spots downtown has a 2 hr limit.  Here's a good downtown Public Parking map
• Will there be shuttles? - Yes, we will have a bus driving down from Mt. Ashland parking lot.  But we highly recommend you find your own way down if possible.  The bus will take you back down to downtown area.  
• Drop bag? - yes, but please limit your bag size.  A change of clothes and some warm layers. We'll have it at the lodge by the time you finish.  
• Day of registration? - No.  Please sign up by June 15th.  This helps us determine the categories and not have to scramble the day of the race.  
• Categories? - We'll have age group and gender categories which will be determined by the entrants.  
• Do I have to stick around for the awards? - No, we can send you the prizes to you, or you can pick them up at Rogue Valley Runners.  For the raffle, you have to be present to win.  
• Awards/Raffle? - We'll have the award ceremony starting around noon at the lodge or maybe outside if the weather is nice.  We're accruing prizes from sponsors and we'll be giving most of those to the podium, but we may raffle some off.  

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