Revision of Double Feature Course Book from Mon, 10/24/2016 - 20:43

 

END-TOMBED & END-TRAILS Combined Logistics and Rules

Extreme North Dakota Twelve (h)Our Mountain Bike of Enduring Delirium

Extreme North Dakota Terrifying Run Amongst Innumerable Lost Souls

These races are happening on the same weekend but on different days.  General rules/notes are the same for both races, but race-specific information will be called out as needed.  

 



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Turtle River State Park

October 29, 2016 END-TOMBED

October 30, 2016 END-TRAILS

SCHEDULE:  

Friday (10/28/16):  Racer check-in from 6:00-7:30 pm at See Dick Run (3750 32nd Ave S, Grand Forks, ND).  

Saturday and Sunday:

  • Racer check-in 6:00-7:30 am at Turtle River State Park (TRSP), Woodland Lodge (~3177 Park Ave NW, Arvilla, ND).

  • Required prerace meeting 7:30 am, Woodland Lodge

  • END-TOMBED: Le Mans (running) start 8:00 am.  Racers will start on an approximately ½-mile loop, come back to the bikes, and start riding.

  • END-TRAILS: Running start 8:00 am.

  • The race will last exactly 12 hours from when it starts, as shown on the official race clock at the finish line.

  • Imp racer check-in/registration 12:30-1:45 pm Turtle River State Park (TRSP), Woodland Lodge

 

Directions: Turtle River State Park, near Arvilla ND. From I-29 near Grand Forks, head west on State Highway 2 for about 17.9 miles. Turn right into Turtle River State Park. Proceed into the park and continue straight, cross the bridge to the TRSP Woodland Lodge. Do not park on the grass.

 

Parking

You NEED a parking permit for Turtle River State Park. Racers parked at the lodge will be covered by our facility rental. Please ask supporters/other visitors to stop at the park office and get a $5 day pass. Carpooling will save us all money and help keep costs low. DO NOT PARK on GRASS (seriously, please don’t park on the grass).

 

Camping Info:  

Primitive and RV camping sites are available. Contact Turtle River State Park for reservation and availability.  Fees required, check directly with TRSP at http://www.parkrec.nd.gov/parks/trsp/trsp.html.  Please call ahead for arrangements during regular business hours.

 

Food: A meal (soup, roll, cookie) is included in the registration. One meal per racer. Due to the format of the race and range of times riders may be wanting to eat, second helpings may not be allowed. Racers should bring plenty of their own food.  A microwave and hot water will be available.  The meal will begin being served sometime between 1 and 2 pm. We’ll also have basic fixings (PB+J, bread, ramen) available for people to supplement with. Water and Hammer HEED will be available at the start/finish area.

 

Miscellaneous:  The Woodland Lodge at Turtle River State Park has restrooms, fireplaces and great viewing windows. There are no on-site food options for guests so please have your friends/fans/family plan accordingly. The closest store is a few miles away. Drinking water available at TRSP Woodland Lodge and campsites.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation of the race due to rain, snow, wind or attacks by massive zombie armies is entirely possible and is the sole decision of the race directors in communication with park officials at Turtle River State Park. Notification of cancellation may be made minutes before/after the start of the race. Participants may receive a partial refund to be used at any future ENDracing event. We hope this doesn’t have to happen though. Refund policy.

Other Special Note for END-TOMBED:

We are granted a one-time use of “The Farm” area by TRSP for this race. Under no circumstances should you use this piece of property before or after the race or we will lose all rights to host the race in the future. “The Farm” is the piece of property in the northeast corner connected to the main park by our temporary bridge. DO NOT go there any other time than on race day. Thanks!

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Rules

Awards:    

Zombie male and Zombie female. Prizes to top three male and female.  Most complete laps in 12 hours.

 

Skeleton Army 2-person team, coed and male – prizes to top team in each category.  Most complete laps in 12 hours.

 

Skeleton Army relay team (3/4 person competing in same category), male and coed.  Prizes to top team in each category. Most complete laps in 12 hours.

 

Imp male and Imp female.  Fastest of the Imps!  Prizes to top male and female.

 

Best costume.  Wear your costume on a full lap anytime between 10 am and 2 pm to be eligible for the best costume prize! Judges will be seated at the timing table, and are probably susceptible to all manner of bribery in the form of entertainment as you pass by again...and again...and again...

 

(Hopefully) Undead Hall of Fame! 100 miles on bike, 50 miles on foot over the two races. Awards for all Undead!

 

Format:   Up to 4-person teams any rotation. Race as long as you want. Take as many breaks as you want. Race and ride in any order combination you want. Only one racer from each team is allowed on the course at any given time. END-TOMBED has a Le Mans style start (you gotsta run). The racer that leaves the transition zone (see below) must finish the entire lap before tagging their teammate for the next lap.

 

Course Map: Giggles Map (updated 2016-10-24)

 

Transitions:

  • All numbers must be on the front of your bike or body and visible to the timing table at the end of each lap.

  • END-TOMBED: You must physically TOUCH your teammate to make an official transition.

  • END-TRAILS: You must transfer your team bib number to the next runner to make an official transition.

  • All transitions must be made in designated transition areas after passing through the lap check in / finish area.

  • Riders/runners coming through the finish line MUST make sure that their race number is visible to timekeepers.  If you do not hear your number from the timekeepers when you pass through, you need to make sure they saw you (come on back).

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Required Equipment:

  • END-TOMBED: Helmet

  • END-TOMBED: Working bicycle (you could all ride the same one if you want)

  • END-TOMBED: Front light and rear light (or rear reflector) for night riding (~7-8pm)

  • END-TRAILS: Head/hand light for early morning and late-race running.

  • END-TRAILS: Method of transferring your number between team members.  Elastic waist belt, other article of clothing, etc.

  • Brrrraaaaaiiiiinnnnnsssssss…….

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General Rules  

  • If you or your team drops out, you must notify a volunteer at the timing table (finish line). Note that if a team member drops out (decides not to ride any more laps) it does not affect your team results.

  • Teams consist of up to 4 members.  

  • Cutting the course or any form of cheating (changing course markings, fisticuffs, etc.) will result in automatic disqualification of entire team.  

  • Team/racer with most laps wins, tie breakers will be determined by fastest overall time.  

  • Each racer must check in and out at timing table before continuing.  

  • Each racer that begins a lap must finish the same lap.  

  • Racer changes can only be made in the transition area  

  • Each team will be issued a Race Number (plate or bib)

  • Each racer must wear Race Number for the entire lap.  

  • Loss of Bib will result in a 15-minute penalty.  

  • Transfer of Race Number or tag transitions to next rider/runner may only be done at scoring/transition area.  

  • All transfers of equipment must be done in transition area.  

  • END-TOMBED: All bikes must pass visual safety inspection before entering race course.  Race officials reserve the right to do safety inspections at any time before or during the race.

  • END-TOMBED: Working headlight and taillight (or red reflector) must be used after dusk.  

  • END-TRAILS: Working headlamp or handheld light must be carried after dusk.

  • To pass other riders/runners on the trail be courteous and wait for appropriate locations.

  • END-TOMBED: All on-trail bike repairs must be done by the racers themselves with no outside assistance.  

  • END-TOMBED: All assisted repairs must be done in transition area. Act responsibly and have fun!  

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Note for Zombie (solo) racers:

There will be a zombie only transition area where you may leave coolers, food, gear, and anything else you may want during the race. It will be located along the race course directly after passing through the start/finish. You may use this area as a staging area during the race. This is also an area where your support crew (if you’re lucky enough to have one) can hang out and feed you and give massages. Vehicles may be accessed as part of this transition area--in the past people have left transition gear in truck beds, etc.

 

COURSE NOTES:

  • END-TOMBED

    • The END-TOMBED course is 10 miles per lap.  You will need ten laps for the Undead Hall of Fame (plus running...).

    • The trail at the beginning of the course has some sections of soft sand, so use caution.

    • Dave’s Tree Branch (after the temporary bridge) gets lower every year, so use caution.

  • END-TRAILS

    • The END-TRAILS course is 6.3 miles per lap.  You will need eight laps for the UHOF (plus riding...).

 

DOUBLE FEATURE SPONSORS:

  • See Dick Run

  • Hammer Nutrition

  • Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitors Bureau

The 2016 END-TOMBED/END-TRAILS Double Feature is presented by ENDracing and your local outdoor enthusiast community of Grand Forks, North Dakota!

Comments

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Submitted by Dave (not verified) on Tue, 10/25/2016 - 23:24

The tree came alive, it is Halloween folks, it knocked me out cold, fer real, I REALLY dislike the tree!!
Dave

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