Flagline 50k September 22nd 2012 8am 2011 RESULTS

ONLINE REGISTRAION NOW OPEN!

$3000 prize purse sponsored by Visit Bend

Must be a USATF member to be eligible for prize purse.

This will be the third running of the Flagline 50k trail run. Runners will be treated to a long tour of Central Oregon’s high country trails with amazing views of the Three Sisters, Broken Top, and Mt. Bachelor. The course has some great mix of old growth pine and lodgepole forests, above treeline singletrack, a couple of stout climbs, and a creek to cool the feet. 5 aid stations fully stocked with food and drink to power you through your journey to finishing a challenging 50k run.

For 2012 the race will be part of the Oregon Trail Ultramaraton Series. for more info on this hit this LINK . Also new for this year is that the cut off has been extended to 8hrs. As well as being part of a great established ultra series the Flagline will be the USATF National Championships once again for the 50k trail distance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Packet Pick up

Packet pick up will take place Friday September 21st from Noon to 7pm at Footzone of Bend located at 845 nw Wall st in beautiful downtown Bend Oregon.

Course Description

Course starts out with a net down from Dutchman Flat  to aid 1 with some great double and singletrack through some lodgepole forests that skirt Vista Butte on the way to Swampy Lakes Snow Park. After a quick stop at the aid station you will proceed through some of the Nordic trails to where you hang a left for the Flagline Trail. This is one of the hardest climbs on the course and will be a challenging run for the next 6 or so miles to Aid 2. Once you are through the second aid station you will proceed through some rolling single track that flirts with some great alpine glades, a creek crossing (feet wet) and great views for miles. At aid 3 you will start a dirt road decent down to the headwaters of Tumalo Creek. After crossing the creek (on a bridge) you will begin the toughest climb on the course for 3.5 miles back up to the aid station you just left. Enjoy the climb and all the little glades,  big ol’ trees, and more amazing views. After aid 4 you brain will get a break from sinlgetrack and be treated to one of the most beautiful dirt roads I have ever been on. Well the road itself is nothing special but the views from there are quite amazing. After your coast downhill we throw you right back in the woods and a short jog to the last aid station (aid 5). After topping off you get a rolling trail back to Mt. Bachelor. When you get back to Dutchman flat you will be guided out to cross Century Drive and finish via the Nordic trails at Mt. Bachelor.

Need a place to stay?

Check out Visit Bend for a complete list of lodging options.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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