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Pony Express 100K/50 Mile/50K/30K Race Information

Saturday- May 17, 2008		

Cameron Park Lake

Gates Open: 7:00 am

Runner Orientation: 7:25 am

Race Starts: 7:30 am

Welcome to the Pony Express 100K/50 Mile/50K/30K,

Thank you for your interest in the 2008 Pony Express 100K/50 Mile/50K/30K. 
Listed below is information needed to participate. Cameron Park Lake is located 
25 miles East of Sacramento via Hwy 50. Exit Hwy 50 at the Cambridge Rd exit. Go 
to the stop sign and turn left, travel approximately 2 miles. Cameron Park Lake 
is on your right at 2989 Cambridge Road. Park your car in the provided area. 
 No Entrance pass is needed

Cameron Park Lake is a water holding facility for the local area. The trail 
around the lake is 1.25 miles in length. 50 laps completes the 100K, 40 laps 
completes 50 miles. All runners will run clockwise with your race number on your 
left hip. All 100K runners will get an official 50 Mile split recorded.

50 Kilometer Sprint: During the 50 mile run, some participants will decide 
that this is not their day. We will provide a finishers list for runners stopping 
at the 50K distance. 50K consists of 25 laps

30 Kilometer Jaunt: Consists of 15 laps.

Pacers: Pacers and family may run with a runner after 30 miles. Race day cutoff 
is 12 hours.  

Aid Stations: Provided every 1.25 miles, well stocked with  HEED, water, 
Coke, chips, cookies, potatoes, Hammergel, E-caps, Clif Bars, candy, P&J's. Restrooms 
and showers are located 25 feet from the trail.

Lap counting: Will be provided by race management. We will be using a 
manual system. If at any time you question your total mileage, please contact 
Robert or Linda Mathis, we will research it and make a decision.

Course Elevation: 1242 feet 

Results will be posted at http://www.ultrarunner.net 

The Pony Express will have a Post Race BBQ Buffet after the event. It will 
consist of Hamburgers(& Veggie Burgers), Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Pasta Salad, green salad, dessert, and more.

Directions: 

From Sacramento: Take Hwy 50 East and exit at Cambridge Road.

From Lake Tahoe: Take Hwy 50 West and exit at Cambridge Road.

From Reno/Auburn: Take Hwy 80 West bound and exit at Sierra College Blvd. Cross 
over the highway and travel on the blvd until it turns into Hazel Ave. Continue 
on Hazel Ave until you run into Hwy 50. Take Hwy 50 east.

Motels:

Super 8  916-677-7177 Cameron Park Cameron Park exit


Camping:

KOA Kampground 916-676-2267 Shingle Springs Exit Hwy 50 8 miles east of Cameron Park

Food:

Denny's
McDonalds
Taco Bell

Stores:

Safeway
Bel Air Market
Food 4 Less

From all the staff at the Pony Express 100K\50 Mile\50K\30K,



Robert & Linda Mathis