Flash - Foolish Gerbil Twenty-Four Hour Trail Run

What:  A twenty-four hour run on the trails in Pacific Spirit Park.

Why:  Because Chad will running the HURT 100 Mile Race in Hawaii at about the same time and the Fools stuck at home don't want him to get too far ahead in the training.

Who:  The Fools and anyone who wants to join in the fun.

Where:  Gilles and Karl will be starting at 09:00 at the big information board at the corner of Camosun, 41st Ave and S.W. Marine Dr. because we don't want to leave a car in the Park Centre parking lot overnight.  Those planning to do a custom run may want to start at the Park Centre on Sixteenth Avenue.  Note that the park and washrooms are open from 09:00 to 17:00.

When:  Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 09:00

Click on the map for a PDF map with Trail names

Click here for a PDF close-up

Route:  The course will consist of a 10 kilometer loop plus a short 1.5 K loop which will be done near the end of the twenty-four hours when there is not enough time left to do the 10 K loop again. The 10 K loop is on the south side of Sixteenth Avenue and requires crossing the road.  Don't forget to look both ways, just like your mommy taught you.

Course Description:

The # refers to the trail numbers as shown on the official park map available at the Park Centre. 

DIRECTIONS FOR THE 10K LOOP: Start and Finish is at the parking lot entrance.

• Go north through the back of the parking lot onto #2, Cleveland to #10, Heron.
• Left onto Heron to #21, Salish.
• Left again onto Salish and across 16th to the continuation of Salish.  Stay on Salish until you reach #12, Imperial trail.
• Left on Imperial to #22, Sasamat.
• Right on Sasamat to junction of #19, St. Georges.
• Right on St. Georges to Camosun Street.
• Right on Camosun Street, just after the school on your right you will see a trail entrance, take that trail to the big information board at the corner of Camosun, 41st Ave and S.W. Marine Dr.
• Take the SW Marine trail that parallels the highway.  After about .75 K you will come to a split in the trail.
• Go right on #3 Clinton for a very short distance and take the first left onto the trail that goes into the forest. 
• This is trail #21, Salish. 
• Follow Salish, Heron and Cleveland all the way back to the Park Center.
• Do it again and again and....  Reverse directions if you want a change of scenery.   

DIRECTIONS FOR THE 1.5K LOOP:  Start and Finish is the gate at the parking lot entrance.

• Go north again on #2, Cleveland trail. Continue past #10 and then left on #13, Lily of the Valley. This is about halfway between 16th and 10th.
• This will quickly take you back to #21, Salish. Go left. Shortly after you will encounter #10, Heron.
• Left onto Heron. This will take you back to #2, Cleveland.
• Right on Cleveland to the Park Center. Once again make sure to circle to the entrance of the parking lot for a full 1.5k.  

Lap Counting:  You are responsible for counting your own loops.  If you can't count then this run is probably not for you.

Results:  If you want to be included in the results please email your name, distance or loops and time to Karl's contact address below.  Or you can fill in the sheet which will be under the windshield wiper of Karl's light green Dodge Caravan licence ANF 954 which will be parked at the corner of Camosun, 41st Ave and S.W. Marine Dr.

Climbing:  Minor elevation changes.

Aid:  Be prepared to be self-sufficient. There will be water at the Park Centre washrooms.  Of course we will also have access to our vehicles at the end of each loop.

Motto:  Nothing is foolproof to a talented fool.

Entry:  There is no fee and you don't need to be a member of Club Fat Ass to participate in a Flash event, however whining is not allowed. No registration is required but please indicate your participation via the comment form below. You are responsible for your own well-being and safety and should be self sufficient. Please read the Release of All Claims. By participating in this event you agree to the terms of the Release of All Claims.

Contacts: Gilles Barbeau and Karl Jensen