General: The
WMC30K is the first event of the 2010 New England Marathon Series, the
third of the 2010 TD Bank Citizen Series, as well as the prestigious 1-Day
Club Championships! This is a classic technique marathon utilizing
the unique trail systems in and around Jackson Village. The 30 kilometer
loop will include Jackson’s new FIS Homologated Course, Wentworth Golf
Course, and Ellis River trails. Entry includes food stations every 5-10K's,
post race meal, awards and random prizes to both racers and tourers. All
proceeds to benefit valley-wide junior nordic program. IT'S ALL FOR THE
KIDS! Touring Classes are untimed. All skiers 13 and under must tour
with an adult.
Registration
and Deadlines:
$45 if received by 01/11/10, $60 by 01/20/10. A $5 discount
applied to NENSA members. Registration officially closed at
11:00PM on Wednesday, 01/20/10 or earlier if 300 person limit is
reached. No DOR registration. Kids 13 and under and touring with
an adult, $20 by 01/20/10 at 11:00PM. Registration through
www.nensa.net is kindly
requested (no service charge to entrant when done online) OR
checks to MWNordic Club; mail to Ken Kimball, 30K Secretary, PO
Box 596, Jackson, NH 03846. Entries without registration fees
will not be accepted. Sorry, no refunds if event is postponed or
canceled. Please understand that we will be unable to fulfill
refund requests for any reason!
Since our motto is "IT'S ALL FOR THE KIDS!", we are pleased to
offer a reduced fee ($20 /student) for organized high school ski
teams participating in the 30K Tour (not the race). This
opportunity is available upon the coach's request only by
emailing Doug at
dougarmstrong92748@yahoo.com
before the 01/11/10 deadline.
Register
online
BIB
PICKUP: Race HQ, Jackson
Ski Touring Foundation (JSTF), Jackson Village
Friday 1/22 5:00-7:00 PM Saturday 1/23 7:30-9:30 AM
PARKING ON RACE DAY:
Parking is available at Jackson Ski Touring Center. Additional parking at
the Town Hall, Grammar School, and Gray's Inn lot.
RACE CLASSES:
Normal NENSA age groupings for timed race (J2, J1, U23, SR, M1-M12 for Men
and Women)
COURSE: Conditions permitting, there will be one big 30 kilometer
loop -
see map. Kilometer markers at 10, 20, 25, and at 200 meters.
WAXING:
The waxing area is outdoors near stadium start. On Friday 1/22 the race
recommendation will be posted at
www.JacksonXC.org. On race day, the wax
recommendation will be posted at the entrance to the Gorham Bike and Ski shop
at the JSTF baselodge.
REST ROOMS:
Downstairs in the
JSTF Center and at Whitney
Community Center.
START TIMES:
Timed Race 10:00 AM; Untimed Tour 10:01 AM. To provide the best skiing
experience for everyone, all tourers must start promptly 1 min after
racers. This will allow tourers ample time to ascend the Yodel Trail at a
leisurely pace before the racers begin their descent of the same trail about
25 min later.
START:
Self Seed Mass Start – If the person behind you is a faster skier, maybe
your start will be more enjoyable by switching positions.
TECHNIQUE:
Classic - no skating technique permitted.
RULES:
Most of the 2-way sections on the course
will have ample passing room. Unless passing or clear view, please stay to
the right. When a 2-way section has four tracks; stay in the two tracks on
your right. Like many other NENSA events, there could be non-event ski
tourers on the race trails. They are not a cause for protest and failure to
treat them with respect could result in your disqualification. Remember,
ski touring area amenities exist because these people choose to pay and ski
here – the race is a privilege.
SAFETY:
Report any accidents or issues to the next
feed station or road crossing personnel. Emergency Medical Staff will be
available at the Start and Finish areas. Remember to drink plenty of fluids
to prevent dehydration.
DROPOUTS:
If for some reason you are forced to drop out, please let feed station or
finish area staff know. This is for your safety and will eliminate the need
for a search. Also, do not cross the finish line and get timed unless you
have completed the entire race. Tourers should proceed through designated
finish so that we can record that you have safely and successfully completed
the entire
course.
FEED STATIONS: Eagle
Station is located at about 11 KM; Ellis Cabin Station at
about 18 KM on the way up and about 26 KM on the way back
down. A "FEED 200M" trail sign will be posted before each
of the feed stations. Provided at each station are water,
sports drink, oatmeal cookies, and fig cookies.
Vitaminwater will be distributed as you cross the finish
line.
POST RACE LUNCH:
Post race lunch (FOR PARTICIPANTS ONLY) at Whitney Community
Center from noon until 2:15
PM. The WC Center is behind the Jackson Grammar School
200 yards down the road from JSTF. YOUR BIB IS
YOUR TICKET! The bib is also needed to collect Random Draw
Prizes at the Church, so bring it! For friends and family
of participants, there are several eating establishments
within walking distance.
RANDOM DRAW PRIZES
distributed at Whitney Center: Again this year, we decided to do
away with the Awards Ceremony so skiers and volunteers can
either head home or go skiing right after lunch. It will be
replaced with a Prize Distribution System. Here is how it
works. While you are out racing, touring or volunteering,
names will be drawn randomly for prizes. These names will
be posted at the Whitney Center's entrance. Lucky winners simply
report to the Prize Distribution Table (at the luncheon) and
submit your bib. A volunteer will match your name and bib
number with a predetermined prize. Prizes not claimed by
2:15 PM will be given to one of our hard working volunteers.
OVERALL RACE AWARDS
distributed at JSTF: Check the large digital screen in the
Lodge for results to determine if you are in the top 3 men
overall, the top 3 women overall, or one of the many NENSA
age group winners by gender. If so, report to the Awards
Table at the front entrance to the Ski Touring Center and
submit your racing bib. A volunteer will then match the
winner's bib number with their award. However, you may only
qualify once out of the above Race Award categories. Awards
not claimed by 2:15 will be given to one of our hard working
volunteers.
LOST AND FOUND:
JSTF Center
RESOURCE PHONE:
Jackson Ski Touring Foundation 603-383-9355
LODGING
RESERVATIONS:
Preferred Lodging or 1-800-866-3334
This information sheet was published
01/23/2010 and is subject to change
and/or updates.
Check with
the race secretary prior to the end of registration for any changes.
The
Jackson Ski Touring Foundation is a nonprofit organization chartered to
maintain cross country ski trails in and about the village of Jackson. The
Mount Washington Nordic Club, also nonprofit, has promoted organized cross
country skiing activities for all ages and abilities in the Greater Mount
Washington Area since 1986.
