Fast Trax Ultra - June 14, 2008

As an IAU Bronze Label event for 2010, the race has been selected as the 2010 100km National Championships and has been sanctioned by the Association of Canadian Ultra marathoners as a qualifying race for men and women to be selected to the Canadian National Team participating in the 2010 IAU 100km World Championships in Gibraltar on November 6th.

The race is also a selection race for the IAU 50km World Trophy 2010. The World 50km Trophy Final is the final race in the IAU World 50km Trophy Series 2010. The fourty invited participants, 20 men and 20 women, must qualify from a series of national selection races around the globe. The top man and the top woman in each qualification race is invited to the World 50km Trophy Final provided the winning times are faster than 3:20 (men) and 3:50 (women). The remaining spots will be allocated based on the next best times.

We have made special arrangements with the IAU for those wishing to attempt to make the 50km trophy selection while taking part in the National 100km Championships. To attemp the double you would be given a special bib and would need to cross the 50km finish line instead of using the lap lane for your 5th lap and then after crossing the 50km finish line you would continue on with your remaining 50km's using the lap lane again until the 100km finish where you would use the finish lane once again.

The race course is located in Edmonton's famous River Valley, winding its way through three parks, Goldbar, Rundle, and Strathcona Science Park. The start at Goldbar Park is the home to the Edmonton Nordic Ski Club, a venue that has produced many world-class skiers. Ample parking is available as well as water & bathrooms in a heated indoor facility. For more information on the course, visit the course information page.

Distances

100 Kilometers - certified - accurately measured (10 laps).
50 Miles - certified - accurately measured (8 laps plus 470 metre's)
- the extra 470m loop is after the bridge at roughly the 3.5km point on the course
- this extra 470m loop is completed on the first loop only
- after the first loop you follow the main 10km loop
50 Kilometers - certified - accurately measured (5 laps)
30 Kilometers - certified - accurately measured (3 laps)

Starting Times

7:00 a.m. sharp for all runners (all four distances)

Cut-Off Time

8:00 p.m. - All runners and walkers must finish in 13 hours or sooner

Age Categories

Open Men (20-39), Open Women (20-39), Master Men (40+), Master Women (40+).

T-Shirts

As part of entering, all competitors will receive a super stylish tech shirt.

Accommodation

Official Race Accommodation ~ Go Backpackers Hostel

Services

The following will be available at the Start/Finish area and at 5km
- Hammer Perpetuem, Hammer Heed, Hammer Gels and water ~ Updated
- Oranges, bananas, watermelon & strawberries
Be sure to bring your own personal drinks and energy food, if you have specific preferences.

Post Race Food ~ 10:00am to 6:00pm

Amazing post-race food will be available from 10am to 6pm from the Upper Crust Bakery

Post Race Barbeque & Awards ~ 6:30pm to 8:30pm

After you have completed your race and have replenished with the post race food return home or head to Hardisty pool at a cost of $3 to $5 for a shower and then return for our post race Barbeque and awards starting at 6:30pm. All racers and volunteers are invited to our Post Race Salmon Barbeque from 6:30pm to 8:30pm provided by the staff at Fast Trax!
Awards will commence at 7:30pm in front of Goldbar Pavilion

Elite Athlete Info

The Fast Trax Ultra supports the dedication and commitment of elite athletes competing in the Fast Trax Ultra 100km Event by offering prize money structure including a bonus structure.
Athletes interested in applying for elite athlete status should contact the race director.

Elite Athlete and Seeded Athlete Status

A Standard receives complimentary entry, travel and accommodation assistance
B Standard receives complimentary entry

Athletic Standards

A Standard (Male) - Sub 7:45
B Standard (Male) - Sub 8:15
A Standard (Female) - Sub 9:15
B Standard (Female) - Sub 9:45

Fast Trax Ultra Course Records

50km

Women – Petra Graen – 3:43:34 - 2008
Men – Jack Cook – 3:42:57 - 2007

50mile

Women – Norma Bastidas – 8:38:27 - 2008
Men – Logan Beaulieu – 7:35:11 - 2008

100km

Women – Carmen Pavelich – 9:59:44 - 2008
Men – Rick Webb – 8:07:55 - 2008

2008 Results and Pictures

2007 Results and Pictures