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A Multi-day Footrace Adventure
June 17-23, 2012
Run from
Grand Junction, Colorado to the
world famous
Moab, Utah along the beautiful
148-mile Kokopelli trail. Distances will range from day to day between 9 and 50
miles. This is a grueling event that will challenge the most seasoned athletes
yet it is designed so that less experienced ultrarunners can train for and
successfully complete the course.
The entire length of the trail is
stunningly beautiful with jagged canyons and breathtaking vistas and Desert
R.A.T.S. racers experience every beautiful mile.
Racers will rendezvous in Moab, UT on Sunday, to receive their Expedition
Journals with detailed course maps and final race instructions. Early on Monday,
runners will be transported to the start line near Grand Junction and head off
for the first of six days. Each day runners will be greeted at the finish line
and directed to the tent city where they can mingle, access their gear, enjoy a
hot meal provided by Gemini Events and rest up for the next day. While sleeping
gear and supplies are forwarded to the tent city for runners, there is a 3000
cu. in. limit for each bag (so think before you pack) and all runners must carry
a minimum amount of mandatory gear at all times over the course of the entire
event. Each morning runners will rise for a light breakfast, also provided by
Gemini Events, and an early morning start of the next stage from the site of the
tent city.
Crews are encouraged to come out and cheer on runners and provide additional
support at designated aid stations.
The 50-mile section is certainly the greatest challenge but runners have
twenty hours to complete this section, leaving runners with the option to run
light and fast or to carry more gear and rest as needed along the course.
Each night the tent city buzzes with excitement as the day’s results and
overall standings are posted and the nightly meeting is held to make
announcements.
Runners finishing the entire 148-mile course will arrive in Moab, UT with the
satisfaction of having completed the ultimate adventure running race. That night
all runners completing the entire course within the established rules will be
presented with a finisher’s award at a memorable post-race party open for all
runners and their families.
Desert R.A.T.S. will provide tents and meals for racers, including a hot meal
at night. In the morning, breakfast will be provided prior to race start. During
the day snack foods and sandwiches made the previous nigt by the racers will be
available. Sleeping and overnight supplies will be transported to the finish
line for the racers. Each racer is limited to one 3000 cu. in. bag which will be
transported by Gemini Adventure officials. · Each leg must be completed in the
time allowed. Cut-off times will be posted the night before each stage at the
nightly meetings and will pertain to aid stations as well as the daily finish
lines. These cut-off times are designed to ensure the safety of runners. · Daily
outdoor camping will be at pre-selected sites. Gemini Events provides tents (6-8
persons per tent). Participants may use their free time to prepare their set up
for the night and for medical care, if necessary.
· An Expedition Journal will be supplied to each competitor upon check in.
This book will reveal the exact course and will include maps, course
description, crew information and various points of interest along the course.
This book must be carried with you at all times and must be presented upon
demand.
· Each evening a briefing will be given relating to the next days’ stage by
the organizers.
· Each entrant will receive “aid station” food at aid stations throughout the
race. Any additional food may be supplied by racers or crew.
· Each competitor must carry required gear (see rules and regulations) and in
all circumstances carry of a minimum of 1000 calories and 80 oz. of liquid per
day i.e. enter each aid station with 1000 calories and leave each aid station
with 80 oz. of water, we strongly urge that each racer have the capability to
carry 140 oz. of liquid.
