2009 Race Information

The 2009 course will be the same route we used in 2008. The 2009 course is online and ready for download. Download the course here!

The 3nd Annual 2009 Joker’s Wild Run will features two road-racing distances. In 2009, the event will feature the Half Marathon and 10K Run.

Our goal is to host over 1,500 runners. Come celebrate running the way it should be done on July 12th.

Entry Information

Race Date: July 12, 2009

13.1 Mile Half Marathon Run
Individual Entry - $60
Relay Teams - $180
(A $12 late fee will be added to entries received within 20 days of the event)

• Relay Teams can register online or via PDF Download in 2009!
• Half Marathon Teams can be two or four people!

5K Run
Individual Entry - $30
(A $10 late fee will be added to entries received within 20 days of the event)

NOTE: Shirt sizes are not guaranteed for entries received within 30 days of the event!

• Refunds must be requested no later than 30 days prior to the race - All 2009 Ultramax Event refunds will be are issued 50% of the paid entry fee. See Policy

Event Highlights

• Two run course options to choose from
• Ultramax Events IPICO Tag timing and scoring
• Results posted on-site and online on race day!
• Technical Tee Shirt for all participants
• Free post-race pancake breakfast to all participants provided by Chris Cakes
• Les Bourgeous Wine Awards will be presented to the top 3+ in each Age Division
• Half Marathon Finisher Medal
• Pace groups provided for most ability levels

Race Cap:

2,000

Registration

1. REGISTER ONLINE - Ultramax developed it's own online registration system to make it easy for you to sign up! No magazine or external sales promos here! And we don't sell our lists to anyone! NEW IN 2009 - For the first time we will forced to add a small online/merchant processing fee to our online entries. The cost of online credit card processing continues to increase. Even so, we worked to keep our online processing fee cheaper than most events.

2. DOWNLOAD THE 2009 ULTRAMAX EVENTS APPLICATION - Use a single PDF form to sign up for ALL Ultramax "owned" Events. Be sure to sign and return the included USA Triathlon Waiver for all Triathlon and Duathlon Events. We made tried to make it SIMPLE in 2009!

2008 Field Limit: 2,000
As long as space is available, registrations will be taken until the end of packet pick-up on the Friday before the race. NO SATURDAY REGISTRATIONS.

Course & Support

The course travels on the paved roads in the surrounding areas and neighborhoods of Westport Plaza & Maryland Heights. All events will start and end at the Westport Complex.

STAY WHERE YOU RACE: The Sheridan Westport Hotel has extended us some outstanding rates. Here is your chance to overnight in style and roll to the start and finish line without getting in your car. Not more traffic, not more parking problems. Stay tuned for the Sheridan rate offer.

Aid Stations will located approximately each mile and will be stocked with water, Heed Sports drink, Hammergel, Electrolytes, ice, sponges, fruit and light first aid supplies. Oh Yes, and great volunteers!

Pace Teams

Joker's Wild Run Half Marathon Pacers will can help you meet your performance goals. Running veterans will serve as our pacers. This group will wear easily identifiable signage and will set the pace according to the following times: 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15 and 2:30.

Ipods and Audio Devices

In accordance with the guidelines of USATF and the Road Runner's Club of America, we are strongly recommending that you do not use Ipods or other audio devices during the event. Choosing to use an audio device will NOT result in disqualification, but you will compromise your safety and that of others by wearing a headset. If wearing an Ipod or other audio device results in you being unable to hear verbal instructions or commands, or approaching vehicles or course marshals on bicycles, you may be asked to relinquish the device and face disqualification. We ask that you take responsibility and use good judgment if you opt to wear an audio device; the safety of our participants is our first priority. Please use consideration and good judgment in this area.

Participant Requirements

No pets or pacers, or on the course. - You must be able to complete the course in 3 ½ hours - You must be at least 12 years of age or older to participate - You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenges of a half marathon - Race numbers are required to take part in the race. NO BANDITS! If you are caught as a bandit or running with another person's bib you will be banned from participating in Ultramax events for a period of two years. Baby joggers are allowed, but please start in the back of the event.

Divisions & Awards

Divisions:

• Age Groups - 15& under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75+ (Male & Female)
• Clydesdale 39 and under (Males 200+lbs)
• Clydesdale 40 and over (Males 200+lbs)
• & Athena (Females150+lbs)
• Teams (ALL Teams will compete in a single division)

Awards:

• Awards will be presented to top Overall Male and Female Champion.
• Les Bourgeous Wine Awards will be presented to the top 3+ in each Age Group Division & Clydesdale/Athena
• Awards will be presented to the top 3 teams. All teams compete in one division.
• WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIP AWARDS IN 2009!

Les Bourgeois Winery and Ultramax have partnered to bring our athletes a one-of-a-kind age group awards package. Les Bourgeois is custom labeling it's award-winning wine and presenting it to the Top 3+ finishers in each age group at four Ultramax Events in 2009. Enjoy the wine, and display the bottle as a symbol of your accomplishment! Les Bourgeois is known for its spectacular blufftop view of the Missouri River Valley, Les Bourgeois Winery and Vineyards is one of Mid-Missouri's premier cultural and recreational attractions.

To make reservations or for questions about the Blufftop Bistro call (573) 698-2300 or bistro@missouriwine.com. Contact the winery at (573) 698-2613 or winery@missouriwine.com.

Claiming Awards: You must be present at the awards ceremony to get your award. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHIP AWARDS IN 2009

Event Photos

Photogliff is NOW the official photography service of Ultramax Events. Photogliff will be providing custom finish photos and staged green screen photos at our events all season long.

SPECIAL ATTRACTION: Photogliff will setup a green background screen at each event. They can take your picture(s) at the finish or with friends, family whatever you like. Their staff will then superimpose your image onto a custom designed Ultramax background. They will print those photos onsite and can even include the race name, finish time or any other unique statement you like. You can preview the photo before you decide to purchase, no obligation. All of this can be done on-site. Purchase those photos on-site!

Timing System and Chip Notice

Ultramax Events will be using the IPICO Timing System at the event this year. This will eliminate the need to pick up a chip on race morning.Please follow the simple instructions carefully. Not wearing the transponder properly may prevent you from being timed. Transponders are non-transferable! Be careful not to switch with other participants. The chip must be on your shoe at all times or you will not be scored in the event. Your timing chip will be removed by volunteers once you reach the finish line. If you find you still have your timing chip after the race, please put it in a padded envelope and mail to: Ultramax Events 2902 Forum Blvd Suite 101 Columbia, MO 65203. YOU WILL BE CHARGED A $30 REPLACEMENT FEE IF YOU DO NOT RETURN YOUR TIMING TRANSPONDER Failure to return a chip will result in disqualification from all future events owned or timed by Ultramax Events!

TEAMS Teams will transfer their timing chip in the transition area. The last member of the team should wear the race number on the run leg. We recommend using a race belt for easy transfer. The timing chip must be on the ankle of each team member at all times while racing.

Weather

Average High 91°F
Average Low 71°F
Mean 81°F
*Good News - It's never been 100 degrees on this day in July! Plan accordingly. Starting early in the morning has worked very well for the runners last year.

Training

Questions? - Visit the Training Page, and ask Training Bible Midwest Coaches all of your questions.

Teams

Teams can be 2-4 people. Teams of 2 people will each run one lap of the course. Teams of 4 will split the course as outlined below:

Team Member Handoffs will be at Aid Station #3(Shaefer Dr and Dorsett RD Aid Station) and #6 (Progress Pkwy near start line)

• Runner 1 = Approximately 3.5 miles - Begins leg at the Starting Line
• Runner 2 = Approximately 3.0 miles - Begins leg at Aid Station #3
• Runner 3 = Approximately 3.5 miles - Begins leg at Aid Station #6
• Runner 4 = Approximately 3.0 miles - Begins leg at Aid Station #3

Your team is responsible for transporting team members to and from the handoffs (the end of the 1st lap/aid station 5 is approximately at the start line). All parts of the course are accessible by road.

You will "handoff" by transferring your team's time chip from the finished runner to the next runner. Your team will have only one time chip, and it MUST cross the finish line in order to get a time.

Joker's Wild Run Schedule

Tentative, this schedule may change over the next few months (updates 2/08/08)

Saturday, July 11th (Westport Plaza - Sheridan Hotel)
12-7pm Packet Pickup (new registrations will be taken as long as supplies are available)|
4pm - FREE Run Clinic (Run Form & Technique) Presented by The Starting Block

Sunday, July 12th
4:45a-6:00a Late Packet Pickup
5:00a-6:15a Chip Pickup/Handout
6:45a Half Marathon & 5K Run Start at Westport Plaza - Maryland Heights, MO (We plan to start on time!)
7:45a -12a Breakfast! Enjoy Chris Cakes pancakes, sausage, juice and fruit
~10a Awards Ceremony

The Ultramax Crew - Be Part of It!

Are your friends and/or family are coming to the event? Are they interested in volunteering while you race? We have positions where they can see you start, race and then be there at the finish line to greet you. Nearly 100% of all unsolicited racer comments include praise for our volunteers; this is truly what makes these events possible. The racers really appreciate your time because they know and realize they could not pursue this sport without volunteers. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at info@ultramaxtri.com. Select the button above to sign up! See our Volunteer Page for more details.

Registration Confirmation & Race updates

If you register online, you will receive an email confirmation immediately. If you mail in your registration form, please allow up to 3 weeks for processing.
A complete document of race information will be e-mailed and made available on the website 10 days prior to the event. Please provide a current email address when registering, as we cannot ensure that this information reaches you otherwise. If you do not wish to provide an email address, please download the packet from the main page of the Who Tri's Harder Website, ~10 days prior to the race.

Monthly email updates will also contain announcements about all Ultramax Events races (sign up for email updates at the top of the page).

Travel

HOST HOTEL (walk out your door to the starting and finish lines)
Sheraton Westport Hotel (Plaza Tower) - BOOK NOW -ONLY $89 per night
314-878-1500 - If you call to reserve your room, don't forget to mention Ultramax Events/Half Marathon
900 Westport Plaza/St. Louis, MO/63146 Map
(room block is released June 13)

Also in the Westport Complex:
Sheraton Westport Hotel (Lakeside Chalet) - 314-878-1500
191 Westport Plaza/St. Louis, MO/63146 Map

DoubleTree Hotel at St. Louis Westport - 314-434-0100
1973 Craigshire/St. Louis, MO/63146 Map

Google Map of the Westport Plaza Area

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Training - TrainingBible Coaching Services

Everyone can utilize endurance coaching. TrainingBible Coaching focuses on event and goal-oriented individuals. No matter what your goal – whether it is to cross the finish line faster and fitter; or if it is to increase your aerobic endurance; our science-based training will help you reach that goal. No one knows endurance conditioning better than the coaches at TrainingBible Coaching. Whatever your sport, we have the science-based training to condition you for it! Find Out More About TrainingBible Coaching Services

 

2009 Ultramax Refund & Weather Policy

2009 REFUND POLICY
50% of your entry fee will be refunded up until 30 days from race date. Refunds are not available, for any reason other than active military service, less than 30 days prior to an event.
Event entries are not transferable between persons, events or years.
NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy.
By registering for this event you agree to these refund terms. To request a refund you must e-mail your full details to info@ultramaxtri.com.

2009 WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement the following procedures will be followed:

1. The event will be postponed as long as possible in hopes the inclement weather will pass.
2. If the event is is not possible, the event will be cancelled and a 25% credit will be issued for all registered participants into the 2010 event. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.
3. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather prior to event weekend, a 25% credit will be issued for all registered participants into the 2010 event. No refunds will be issued if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather.