Beaverhead 55K Trail Run

July 9th, 2022 at 7:00 am

DO NOT REGISTER BEFORE YOU READ and UNDERSTAND OUR REFUND POLICY

UTMB Qualifying Race – 2 Points

Registration Cost: $100.00 (Nov. 1, 2022 to Dec. 25, 2022); $120 (Dec. 26, 2022 to June 15, 2023)
Registration closes when filled or by June 15, whatever comes first.
Race Start: 7:00AM, Lemhi Pass

An added registration site processing fee of approximately 6% is added during registration.

COVID19 Guidelines

If necessary, COVID19 guidelines will be implemented according to local government and additional race related requirements.

Course Overview

The race starts at 7:00 AM at Lemhi Pass (12 miles east of Tendoy ID on Agency Creek Rd, 52 miles south west of Dillon MT on Lemhi Pass Rd).

The course from the start to mile 18 is on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT). The CDT is on or very near the Continental Divide from the start to mile 18. The length of Continental Divide covered in this event also represents the boarder between Idaho and Montana. At mile 18, runners will leave the official CDT for the remainder of the course, but will continue along the true Continental Divide boarder for another 5 miles (mile 23). FYI, at mile 18 the CDT dips into Montana then turns parallel to the Continental Divide in-order to divert away from a section of hard to navigate terrain consisting of high mountains, skree, and cliffs. We as masochistic trial running RD’s think you should experience some of the beautiful skree fields but not the cliffs, so we will drop off the Continental Divide at mile 23 and descend into the head waters of Bohannon Creek and onto the finish line.

Because you are following the Continental Divide [separation between drainage to the Pacific Ocean (Idaho side) and Atlantic Ocean (Montana side)] you will always be high in the mountains following the natural elevation changes along the divide and will not ascend or descend into the deep creek and river valleys that boarder the course, except when you drop off the divide to the finish. Because of this, the entire race is at a high elevation with respect to this part of Idaho and Montana. This course has a good mix of terrain, with a mix of climbs, descents, smooth trail and technical sections.

The course is easy to follow. The first time we (the RD’s) covered the entire course on a reconnaissance run we did not get lost. The main reason for this is that there exists good official CDT signage. The official signage consists of CDT signs on trees and posts, the “i” mark on trees (note the new and old variations), and Rock cairns. On some parts of the course they help mark the trail and the Continental Divide near the trail. Besides these abundant existing markings, we will use additional yellow flagging to ensure that the course is clearly marked.

To view course related videos go to Results/Reports/Media page

Aid Station to Aid Station Data

55K Data Table

Packet Pickup & Check In

The packet pick-up will take place from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday July 9th at the Salmon City Park (On Hwy 28 south of Salmon next to the softball fields and gold course). A pre-race meeting will take place at 6:00 PM following packet pick-up at the same location. For those traveling in from Montana or camping in Leadore and cannot make it to the packet pick-up in Salmon, you can pick up your packet at the starting line starting at 4:00 AM.

Bib Rules

You will receive your race bib the packet pickup. It is to be worn on the front of you body and must be clearly visible al all times.

All runners must check in at the starting line.

All runners who do not will be disqualified. Allow yourself at least 30 minutes to check in before the race starts.

Aid Stations

See the the Google course map links below for aid station locations. Aid stations will be well stocked with typical ultra-running food, water, and sports drink.

Drop Bags

Drop bag service will be available for the 100K runners at Lemhi Pass AS and finish line. Drop bag service will be available for the 55K runners at finish line. Drop bags can be dropped off at the pre-race check-in/meeting or at the start lines on race morning.

Cutoffs

Goldstone AS – 5:00 PM (10 hrs); Janke Lake AS – 6:30 PM (11.5 hrs). Runners must check out of these aid stations before the cutoff time or they will be pulled from the course and taken to the finish line with the aid station personnel. The cutoffs are for the safety of the runners and will be strictly enforced. A head lamp and/or flash light is required for those who will be at Janke Lake at 4PM and later. Runners who need a light will need to carry one from the start since there is not drop bag service for the 50K.

There is no finish line cutoff, but runners must check out of the Janke Lake AS by 6:30 PM to finish. These cutoff times are very generous and will allow a lot of time for runners to finish the race. This will allow those whom want to speed hike the course to participate. We suggest runners understand their hydration needs and plan to carry the required water volume based on distances between aid stations. In your training keep track of pace, distance, air temperature and water consumption to help you be prepared. It is better to pack around to much water than not have enough, trust me I know this from first hand experience.

Distance Changes

We realize there are often reasons to change race distances after you have registered. I

Runner moving up (55K to 100K) will be credited the registration fee (minus other fees) and will need to register for the 100K. The credit will be given at checkout.
Runner moving down (100K to 55K) will not receive a refund in registration fee difference.
No distance changes can be made after June 15th.

Start and Finish Line Shuttles

Options:

Start Line Shuttle – From Stagecoach Inn Parking Lot to Startlines ($30/person)
Finish Line Shuttle – From Finish to Stagecoach Inn Parking Lot ($15/person)
No shuttles available from Finish to Startlines. Runners who drive to startlines must arrange to have their vehicles taken to the finish or Salmon.

Specifics:

Startline shuttle cost ($30/person)
Finish line shuttle cost ($15/person)
Shuttle ticket costs are non-refundable. If you drop from the race or no longer need the shuttle we are unable refund the fee. Shuttles are critical to the success of this race and due to limited capacity in Salmon procuring services early in the year is critical, this has a large up front cost.
Startline shuttle tickets must be registered and paid for by June 15 (paid at registration on RunSignup OR at the store link). No startline shuttle tickets can be purchased after June 15. Finish line shuttle tickets can be purchased up to race day.
There is temporary space available at the 100K and 55K starting lines for families and crews to drop off runners and watch the start of the races.
There will not be transportation back to the start locations to pick up vehicles.
Pickup Location: Stagecoach Inn Parking Lot. 201 Riverfront Drive, Salmon, ID. Shuttles will leave at the exact departure times
Shuttle Departure Times: 100K Shuttle Departure Time: 2:15 AM, To get more sleep, we recommend you get one of the few hotel rooms in Leadore or dirt bag camp (no ground fires!) at the start line. 55K Shuttle Departure Time: 4:40 AM. 1ooK runners -dirt bag camping is also allowed at 55K the start line. From Salmon the 55K start line it takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to drive. From Salmon to the 100K start line it takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to drive.
There will be parking available for runners families and crews at the finish line.
The distance from the finish line to Salmon is about 10 miles and will take approximately 20 minutes to drive.

Crewing

There are some AS’s accessible to crew and family/friends. The access depends on the race you are in. We ask all runners to instruct their crews to follow these rules. It is critical that they do so to maintain our permits. This is so critical that failure to follow the rules will lead to the DQ of the runners who’s crews break them. We do not like to use such language but we have too in order to maintain our race status. In past years this was not as critical, but with our current race numbers we have to enforce them. Here are the Crewing Rules:
At Lemhi Pass (55K start and 100K – mile 27), you are allowed to park on the side of the road (pull into grass with one side of wheels), but YOU CANNOT DRIVE whole vehicle INTO THE GRASS/SAGEBRUSH AREA.. THE US Forest Service and BLM will be enforcing this.
55K runners can only crew/spectate at the Start (Lemhi Pass) and Warm Springs AS. THERE IS NO CREW ACCESS FOR 55K RUNNERS AT CUTOUT AS. Violation of this rule will result in DQ’s. Cutout AS staff will be monitoring this closely. Warm Springs AS is located on Warm Springs Rd as crews drive north off the mountain from the start. You cannot miss the AS, it is right next to the Rd. When you park, do not block road traffic, spread out up and down the road.
100K runners can be crewed at Lemhi Pass AS, Warm Springs AS, and Cutout AS. THERE IS NO CREW ACCESS FOR 55K RUNNERS AT CUTOUT AS. Violation of this rule will result in DQ’s. Cutout AS staff will be monitoring this closely. Cutout AS is on a narrow mountain road that cannot handle the traffic load that will occur with 55K runner crews due to its closeness to the start (runners to close together). Because the 100K runners are more spread out and due to its proximity to Warm Springs AS, 100K crews will be able to drive directly to Cutout AS after crewing at Warm Springs AS, crew their runner then leave with traffic being spread out.
100K crew members at Cutout are to pass the AS (can be seen from the road) turn around in the small cutout (on the left side of road 200 ft past AS) and park on the side of the road facing out, far enough off the road to allow others by. As soon as your runner has left the AS, please exit.
Although the road is not super technical, a 4WD or AWD is recommended.
Shortly before the first 100K runner(s) leave Warm Springs AS, a sign will be placed showing the access road to Cutout AS off of Warm Springs Rd. You just need to head down the mountain away from Lemhi Pass and the sign will prompt you to turn.
Drive slowly and carefully.
It is the runners responsibility to inform their crew of these rules.
To help reduce traffic and manage flow we ask that crews accessing Lemhi Pass via the Idaho side (Hwy ID-28) enter via Agency Creek RD (Hwy ID-28 at Tendoy, ID) and exit via Warm Spring RD (links to Hwy-28 at 17-mile) [see map below]. For crews accessing Lemhi Pass via the Montana side, enter via Lemhi Pass Rd and, if going tho the finish line, use the Warm Springs RD to exit to ID Hwy-28. The Agency Creek Rd, Lemhi Pass Rd, and Warm Springs Rd are mostly gravel and well maintained. Two-wheel drive vehicles can drive these roads. Please obey all speed limits and drive extra slow around Lemhi pass; runners and people will be on the road.

55K Google Map Aid Station and Finish Line Directions

Hwy 28 (Tendoy ID) to Lemhi Pass (Start Line).

https://goo.gl/maps/nruDZse5DgsHfieQ7

Lemhi Pass AS to Warmsprings AS

https://goo.gl/maps/kG5y8LXfEYWK97N6A

*****55K Crew/Family/Friend not allowed at Cutout AS. When done crewing at Warmsprings please descend to Hwy 28. If this rule is broken the runner will be DQed. Thanks for your consideration on this matter.******
Warmsprings AS to Hwy 28 (DO NOT go back up route to Lemhi Pass and down Agency Creek Rd)

https://goo.gl/maps/mmJacbYALCowNioc7

Hwy 28 (Geertson Creek Rd) to Finish Line.

This route only takes you to the cattle guard. Google maps will not allow us to extend the route up to the finish line. Cross cattle guard and follow road over bridge and up to finish line (Drive Slow)

https://goo.gl/maps/KExnyngvag2JL4co6

100K Google Map Aid Station and Finish Line Directions

Hwy 28 (Leadore ID) to Bannock Pass (Start Line).

https://goo.gl/maps/dUsyAmV98VS325cj8

Hwy 28 (Tendoy ID) to Lemhi Pass AS.