Run the Hawk Trail Runs

Are you up for the challenge? The goal is to complete as many laps as possible in the designated time window (3 hours, 6 hours or 12 hours). Scoring and awards are based on total completed laps.  

Rules:

1. Participants complete as many full loops as they can in the designated time.
2. You must cross the start line for a full loop to count.
3. Participants can drop at any point and score will be based on total loops completed. There is no dropping down in events during the event. You will be scored based on the event you registered for. All event changes need to be made prior to the start of the race.
4. Participants must notify the checkpoint tent volunteers when they start a new lap or drop.
5. Placing will be based off of the number of laps completed. If multiple participants complete the same number of laps, we will then base placing of the fastest clock time on the final completed lap.
6. No pacers, crewing, or providing aid on course. This will result in a DQ. All aid must be carried with the participant and distributed in the checkpoint area.
7. If the course is not followed and is to the advantage of the participant, this will result in a void lap and a DQ if there are multiple occurrences.

Team rules-are the same as above plus as follows

1. Every member of a team must run a minimum of 1 lap. The order, frequency, quantity is up to you.
2. Exchanges MUST take place in the checkpoint area (team tents are not the checkpoint area). We need to record both team members and witness the exchange. Announce your team and that you are making an exchange within the checkpoint area to assure your exchange is recorded.
3. There is one team winner for each time allotment regardless of team size and gender category. 

Aid:

• There will be one aid station at the checkpoint area of each loop.
  •  Hydration
    • Gatorade
    • Skratch Labs
    • Water
    • Soda
    • Coffee
  • Nutrition
    • GU Gels
    • Scratch Labs Chews
    • Honey Stinger and Gu Waffles
    • Salt Tabs
  • Food
    • Gummies, Cookies, granola bars, chips, pretzels, pickles, twizzlers, PB&J, fruit
• This is a CUPLESS event so please have your own hydration vessel.
• There will be a drop bag tent within the checkpoint area if you do not reserve a tent space. Space within the 10x20' tent is first come first served. 
• There will be restrooms available at the start/checkpoint area as well as 2 out on course.
• Ski Patrol for Blackhawk will be providing medical support if needed. 

Crewing/Pacers:

• There will be a designated spot for crew and team tents to set up just after the checkpoint area.
• All team registrations automatically reserve a tent spot.
• Space is limited so if you register for the individual event and want a crew tent space, you must choose the tent add-on option at registration.
• Pacers are not allowed on course and no support is allowed outside of designated crewing area. 

**Driftless Endurance and Blackhawk Ski Club are not responsible for lost or stolen items. We recommend not brining valuables if you do not have someone to monitor your items or a way to secure them.**

 

Awards:

The top overall individual male, female and non-binary athlete in the 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour time category will win a unique custom award.

The top overall team (regardless of size or gender makeup) in the 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour time category will win a custom award. Each team member will receive an award. 

Course: 

The course is a 2.15 mile looped course with ~365 ft of total ascent per loop. The course is a nice 60/40 mix of single tracks and grass paths. There are a total of 2 major climbs per loop. There is one major climb with a 20%+ grade and one gradual climb up switchbacks.  You will run through 70ft pines, on boardwalks, past an otter den, under the iconic 60 meter jump and have tremendous views of the Driftless Area and Black Earth Creek Watershed all day long. A special bonus is a natural spring pool accompanied by a rope swing at the bottom of the switchbacks to cool you off in the August heat.

Course map and data can be found here.

**Course is subject to change based on projects at the ski club and trail conditions. **