34th Annual Jed Smith Ultra Classic

30Km, 50Km, 50 Mile

February 4th, 2012

THE FASTEST ULTRA IN THE WEST

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Results:

2012 results

30 km overall	30 km age division
50 km overall	50 km age division
50 mile overall	50 mile age division

2011 results are at Capital Road Race Management.

The Format:

The Jed Smith Ultra Classic is a very fast, flat loop course and it has seen some of the fastest 50K and 50 mile times in recent history.

Race Day Schedule:

• Registration opens at 6:45 AM
• 50-mile race starts at 7:30 AM
• 50 km race starts at 8:30 AM
• 30 km race starts at 9:30 AM
• Final lap must be started by 5:00 PM!
• Park closes at 6:00 PM.

The venue:

For last year’s race, we developed a new course along the American River that we believe you will really enjoy. The staging area (start/finish) is the Watt Avenue access to the American River Parkway. We found this to be a very fast course, and virtually identical to the marathon course for the 2011 World Masters Championships. This is not a trail race.

The course starts out at the Watt Avenue access on the south side of the river (off La Riviera Dr). Head west on the paved bike path along the south side of the river to the Guy West Bridge. Cross the river and head east along the levee road to Howe Ave. Run under Howe Ave and proceed along the dirt road next to the levee to Watt Ave. Cross the river on the Watt Avenue bridge and return to the start. Repeat as necessary.

There is a Gmaps Pedometer map.

Aid stations will be at the start/finish area and at the Howe Ave bridge on the north side of the river. There are also drinking fountains and restrooms along the course.

Pacific Association USATF Grand Prix:

The Jed Smith 50Km is traditionally the first event in the Pacific Association USA Track and Field Ultra Grand Prix Series.  In order to qualify for Grand Prix points and awards, you must be a PAUSATF member prior to the start of the race. Runners may join PAUSATF online.

For further information, you may access the PAUSATF website , or contact Grand Prix Scorer Gary Wang at firepotter@yahoo.com or (408) 961-6277,  or  Hollis Lenderking at lahondacreek@yahoo.com or (650) 529-3077.

Membership applications are also available in California Track & Running News (sent free bi-monthly to members) or from the PAUSATF office at 120 Ponderosa Court, Folsom 95630, (916) 983-4715.

2010 Results

Registration:

1) Online Registration —->  Ultrasignup.com

2) Printable Entry Form & Race Description - Click here (PDF).

Cost:

On-line registration opens September 25, 2011 and closes January 31, 2012.

• 50Miler – Before 12/31/11: $60,  1/1/12 to 1/31/12: $70, Race day $80
• 50K – Before 12/31/11: $55,  1/1/12 to 1/31/12: $65, Race day $75
• 30K – Before 12/31/11: $40, 1/1/12 to 1/31/12: $50, Race day $55

Special Screaming Deal for current Buffalo Chips members and runners under 18:

• 30K – Before 1/31/12: $30,  Race day: $40 That’s only a dollar a km for early registration! (Otherwise, it’s $10 off any race’s current price.)
  

Where:

Staging area will be at the Watt Avenue access to the American River Parkway. (Use 8731 La Riviera Drive, Sacramento, CA for Google maps, GPS, etc)

Directions to Watt Avenue River Access:

From US 50, take Watt Avenue North. Exit at La Riviera. Turn left onto La Riviera, and then immediately turn right into the park.

From I-80 take Watt Avenue South. After you cross the river (~5 miles), exit at La Rivera. Turn right onto La Riviera (back under Watt) and turn left into the park.

Park entry fee included in race fee!! Ask for voucher at registration table.

Jed Smith Race Directors:

Dennis Scott,  telephone (916) 455-8710

John Blue telephone (916) 715-1903

	50K Course Records
Men		Time	Year
under 30	Mike Gottardi	3:10:21	1996
30-39	Dennis Rinde	3:02:41	1993
40-49	Joe Schieffer	3:18:03	1996
50-59	Dana Gard	3:36:51	2003
60-69	Ray Piva	3:50:02	1992
70-79	Bill Dodson	5:12:50	2009
Women		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

Here are some more pictures from the course:

 

 

Thanks MadCat Cycling for your help at our race!