31st Annual Jed Smith Ultra Classic
30K, 50K, 50M
THE FASTEST ULTRA IN THE WEST

Saturday, February 7, 2009

The Jed Smith Ultra Classic is a championship event in the 2009 PA/USATF Ultra Grand Prix Series. In order to qualify for Grand Prix points and awards, you must be a PA member prior to the start of the race. Runners may now register online. For further information, you may access the PA website at www.pausatf.org, or contact Grand Prix Scorer Gary Wang (408/961-6277 or email him) or either co-chairs Hollis Lenderking (650/327-1017) or Rae Clark (530/885-0502). Membership applications are also available in Calif. Track & Running News (sent free bi-monthly to members) or from the PA office at 120 Ponderosa Court, Folsom 95630 (916/983-4632).

Registration:

1) Online Registration ---->    (Click on the box) under construction

2) Printable Entry Form & Race Description under construction
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Cost:

• 50Miler - before 1/23/09 $60, after 1/23/09 $70, race day $80
• 50K - before 1/23/09 $55, after 1/23/09 $65, race day $75 
• 30K - before 1/23/09 $45, after 1/23/09 $50, race day $60 

Special price for 18 & under:

• 30K - before 1/23/09 $30, after 1/23/09 $35, race day $40 

Where: 

Gibson Ranch Park, 3.31 Mile loop, 50% paved/50% well-groomed dirt road.

Directions to Gibson Ranch

From I-80 take Watt Avenue North. Turn left on  Elverta Road and then right into park.  From I-5 take 70-99 North. Turn east onto Elverta Road and then left into park.
***Park entry fee included in race fee!!

Direction to Gibson Ranch
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Event Day Schedule:

• 6:30 - 7:45 a.m. — Packet pick-up and race day registration

• 8:00 a.m. — 50M event start

• 8:30 a.m. — 50K event start

• 9:00 a.m. — 30K event start

*** 6PM - Cut off for all races

The 2009 Jed Smith Ultra Classic will take place rain or shine!

Good Things & Awards:

• Dri-release T-shirts to all runners.

• Chip timing by Capital Road Race Management

• Awards to top 20% of 10 year age group

• Post-races — Refreshments and showers (bring a towel)

• First PA-USATF Ultra Grand Prix event of 2006

Course Description

• 3.3-mile loop around scenic Gibson Ranch

• Half manicured dirt trails, half paved roads

• USATF-certified, fast and flat

• Two aid stations per loop will be stocked with  water, fluid electrolyte replacement and general ultra food

• No dogs, baby strollers, roller skates/boards, bikes are allowed

Race Director Dennis Scott, email dnscott548@yahoo.com; phone (916) 455-8710.

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