16th Annual White Rock Classic 50K

(actually, almost 32 miles)

 

After getting the latest reports from authorities in the area, the White Rock Classic is indeed ON for February 7th.  The forest roads used by the course are open, but be prepared to see a lot of devastation from the recent ice.

 

Saturday, February 7, 2009

9:00 am

No Fees, No frills, No WIMPS!

 

Race begins at 9:00 am on Road 1003 (White Rock Mountain Road) just off Highway 23, about a mile north of the Mulberry River (near Cass).  Please sign-in by 8:30 am at the Turner Bend Store - roughly an hour from south Fayetteville.

 

This is Race #9 of the 2008 - 2009 AURA Ultra Trail Series

A $5.00 donation is suggested to cover costs

 

Brought to you by Jamie & Jay Huneycutt

and the Arkansas Ultra Running Association (AURA)

Refreshments will be near the finish line starting at 1:00 pm

 

Please keep your own time and sign in at the top (past the aid station at the lookout) and at the finish to be included in the results.  This is a run/walk but you are welcome to ride your bike if you wish.

 

The 50K course runs to the top of White Rock Mountain, then retraces back to the start.  The course is run on well maintained forest road.  Aid is set up approximately every 5 – 6 miles.

Approximate cumulative elevation changes: 

Out/up:  3500’ total climb, 1900’ total descent

Back/Down:  1900’ total climb and 3500’ total descent  (see profile below)

 

You may also run the 25K ascent (fun run) only, but you will need to find your own ride back.

 

Course Records: 

Male:        Stan Ferguson, 3:58:27 (2000)

Female:    Chrissy Ferguson, 4:44:25 (1999)

 

Course closes by 5 pm.  Early starts are excepted if you are unable to complete the 50K under 8 hours.

 

 

Cancellation Policy: We reserve the right to cancel the race due to inclement weather or unsafe road conditions. Both the condition/width of the roads and the snow height and ice will be taken into consideration when making the final decision.   In other words, don’t go if the weather is bad!  Remember this is for fun, fellowship and recreation.

 

Here is the course profile – compliments of Jeff Genova – Thanks Jeff!

 

This 50K is very challenging and not recommended for those who have not at least completed a marathon (or run 26 miles) recently.  It is guaranteed to help work off those Christmas holiday pounds before the Valentine Candy arrives. J

 

 

Questions: e-mail Jamie or Jay Huneycutt - Home Phone: 479/444-8955

Turner Bend Store:  Brad Wimberly – 479/667-3641

 

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