The Jed Smith Ultra Classic is an very fast, flat loop course and it has seen some of the fastest 50K and 50 mile times in recent history. It is a pending event in the 2010 PA/USATF Ultra Grand Prix Series. In order to qualify for Grand Prix points and awards, you must be a PA member prior to the start of the race. Runners may now register online. For further information, you may access the PA website at www.pausatf.org, or contact Grand Prix Scorer Gary Wang (408/961-6277 or email him) or either co-chairs Hollis Lenderking (650/327-1017) or Rae Clark (530/309-3905). Membership applications are also available in Calif. Track & Running News (sent free bi-monthly to members) or from the PA office at 120 Ponderosa Court, Folsom 95630 (916/983-4715).
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1) Online Registration ----> Ultrasignup.com
2) Printable Entry Form & Race Description 
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Special price for 18 & under:
From US -50 take Watt Avenue North. Turn right on Fair Oaks Blvd then right into Arden Way. Arden Way dead-ends in the park.
From Interstate 80, take Watt Avenue South. Turn left on Arden Way and proceed into the park.
Google Map to William Pond Recreation Area
***Park entry fee included in race fee!! Ask for a voucher and instructions when you pick up your race packet.
Event Day Schedule:
6:30 - 7:45 a.m. Packet pick-up and race day registration
8:00 a.m. 50M event start
8:30 a.m. 50K event start
9:00 a.m. 30K event start
*** 6PM - Cut off for all races! It gets dark and the park closes.
The 2010 Jed Smith Ultra Classic will take place rain or shine!
Good Things & Awards:
Tech Shirts to all runners.
Chip timing by Capital Road Race Management
Awards to top 3 of 10 year age group
Refreshments
First PA-USATF Ultra Grand Prix event of 2010 (pending)
Course Description
10km loop around scenic William Pond Recreation Area
Half dirt trails, half paved roads
USATF-certified, fast and flat
Two aid stations per loop will be stocked with water, fluid electrolyte replacement and the usual ultra food
No dogs, baby strollers, roller skates/boards, bikes are allowed
Last Years Results
Race Directors
Dennis Scott, telephone (916) 455-8710
John Blue, telephone (916) 715-1903
| 50K Course Records | |||
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Men |
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Time |
Year |
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under 30 |
Mike Gottardi |
3:10:21 |
1996 |
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30-39 |
Dennis Rinde |
3:02:41 |
1993 |
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40-49 |
Joe Schieffer |
3:18:03 |
1996 |
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50-59 |
Dana Gard |
3:36:51 |
2003 |
|
60-69 |
Ray Piva |
3:50:02 |
1992 |
|
70-79 |
Bill Dodson |
5:12:50 |
2009 |
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Women |
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Time |
Year |
|
under 30 |
Devon Crosby-Helms |
3:32:02 |
2007 |
|
30-39 |
Mary Coordt |
3:36:52 |
2005 |
|
40-49 |
Mo Bartley |
3:56:13 |
1996 |
|
50-59 |
DeeDee Grafius |
4:10:47 |
2003 |
|
60-69 |
Myra Rhodes |
4:39:46 |
1993 |
|
70-79 |
Myra Rhodes |
4:46:23 |
2003 |
|
80+ |
Helen Klein |
5:57:53 |
2003 |
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