The Race

The last man (maybe woman) standing race is coming up on October 19th. So far we have 15 entries to enjoy the misery together. We will start the race at 9:00am with a rules briefing at 8:45. The course is 4.15 miles long almost completely on the trails at angel mounds. Base camp (start and finish line) will be at the Komar's house on Polaris. The trail should be marked including mile markers (unless someone removes markings again). Here is a list of rules

1. You have 1 hour to complete 1 lap.  Anything left is yours to rest.
2. At the next hour (on the hour) we start the next lap.
3. If you are not across the finish line before hour is up, you are disqualified.
4. If you are not ON THE START LINE at the bell for start of next lap, you are disqualified.
5. All your water and food is your responsibility. Anything you want/need for the race is up to you.
6. Headphones and GPS are allowed.
7. Running off the course will result in disqualification. (Honor system)
8. Winner is the runner that completes the most consecutive laps. Time doesn't matter, only laps.

We will have a $10 entry fee with 75% of the profit going to the winner. 25% will go to the Nostradamus award winner. Each runner will predict the number of  laps he thinks everyone else will complete.  1 point will be given for each lap you are off in your prediction. Lowest point total wins. We will also average the laps predicted for each runner and he will receive -2 points for each lap that he surpasses the predicted total for him. (If average prediction for a runner is 2.5 and he completes 4 laps, he will subtract 4 points off his total prediction number for everyone else.)

This race promises to be miserable and fun at the same time. A true mental and physical challenge for  non-runners like ourselves. For an enjoyable and entertaining read, check out this blog http://ilove2runraces.blogspot.com/2012/10/2012-big-dog-backyard-ultra-death-match.html?m=1about a guy who ran the race we are basing this race off.

Good luck to all and I'll see you on race day.