2008 Festival Challenge

Montana Festival of the Wind -- June 20-22, 2008

Fun Run/Bike Run, Saturday June 21 2008

   1    Race: Run-bike-run: “Wind Farm Trail Challenge”

      Run 5 K- bike 30K- run 5K, for the serious athlete.

Prizes for the first three finishers; overall male/female, + masters (40+). All others ribbon.

Start at 8.30 am in Judith Gap. Pre-registration only. $30

   2    5K fun-run.

All participants receive T-shirt plus prizes for the first three finishers male/female.

Start at 8.30 am. $10

   3    5K walk in Harlowton.

All participants receive T-shirt. Start at 8.30 am. $10

   4    Scenic 30 kilometer bike ride.

Ride your bicycle from

     Judith Gap through the prairie to Harlowton. Use the same route as the racers.

      Start at 9 am (after the runners have changed to the bike leg).

All participants receive T-shirt. This is not a race. $15

There will be transportation available for people needing a ride back to Judith Gap .

All proceeds will go into the Wheatland Memorial Building Funds.

Rules/registration information for June 21, 2008

1. Wind Farm Trail Challenge: Duathlon from Judith gap to Harlowton: Run 5K (3M) /Bike 30K (20M) /Run 5K (3M)

This event only for people that are pre-registered by June 13, 2008!

Participants have to check in at the registration table at the Judith Gap high school entrance by 8.00 am. Sign-in table opens at 7 am. Only those people will be assigned a race number, who have pre-registered. PUT THE RACE BIB WELL VISIBLE ON THE FRONT OF YOUR BODY. Bicycles will get a race number (the same as the participants race bib number) on the frame and will be staged at the Judith Gap high-school, ready for the go.

PLEASE FOLLOW PARKING DIRECTIONS FOR YOUR VEHICLE BY TRAFFIC GUARDS.

(When you need transportation back to Judith Gap to pick up your vehicle after the race, sign your name unto the NEED TRANSPORTATION SHEET at the sign-in table at the Judith Gap high school. We will have transportation available to Judith Gap after the finish of the duathlon/scenic bike ride at around 1 pm. The transportation vehicle will be parked and marked at Hillcrest

Start of the duathlon will be at 8.30 am, 2.5 K out and back from the high school.

The finish line for the 5K and also the staging area for the bicycle leg will be the Judith Gap high school. There will be a table with refreshments, only for the participants and volunteers please!

From the Judith Gap high school staging area, the bicycle leg will be 30 K (20 miles) to Harlowton following the old Judith Gap road. You need good tires on your bike. Road surface is fine and coarse gravel, wash board surface and occasional holes. The road has some good hills. A Helmet is mandatory for the cyclists. Follow the orange and yellow road markers to Harlowton. A sweep car will follow the last cyclist. When you run a flat, you have to fix that yourself, or wait for the sweep vehicle. Follow all traffic rules. Take extra drinking water and a snack with you on your bike! Be aware of sudden weather changes!

The next staging area will be the Hillcrest elementary school in Harlowton. There will be refreshments available for the participants at the elementary school.

A non-competing partner can take the bicycle from you, otherwise put the bicycle against the fence by the playground. For participants: Go slow the last block to the elementary school!

From Hillcrest the final 5 K loop will lead through Harlowton to the finish again at Hillcrest. No finish times will be taken after 12.15 pm. There will be refreshments at the finish line. You are responsible for your own safety! Watch before you cross an intersection or roadway.

To retrieve your bicycle after the race, make sure that you have your race bib with you. You will get the bike with the number, matching the race bib number. Bicycles will be guarded until 1.00 pm.

Bath room facilities: Judith gap high school, Hillcrest elementary school, Chief Joseph Park

2. Smoking Boomer 5 K (3M) Walk-Run

Participants can pre-register by June13, or register at the Hillcrest elementary school in Harlowton at race day. Registration opens at 7 am, closes at 8.15. Put the race bib well visible at the front of your body.

Start at 8.30 am at Hillcrest elementary school. Follow the orange and yellow road markers. You are responsible for your own safety! Watch before you cross an intersection or roadway. The finish line will be at Hillcrest elementary school. There will be refreshments at the finish line.

Bath room facilities: Hillcrest school and Chief Joseph Park.

PLEASE FOLLOW PARKING DIRECTIONS FROM OUR TRAFFIC GUARD

3. Scenic 30 K (20M) bicycle ride.

Ride your bicycle from Judith Gap to Harlowton over the old Judith Gap highway, the same route as the racers. Participants can pre-register by June 13 or sign up from 7 am in Judith Gap. Start at 9 am (after the racers have changed to their bicycle leg), finish line closes at 12.15 pm. All participants receive T-shirt. Refreshments at the finish line at Hillcrest in Harlowton. This is not a race. There will be transportation available for people needing a ride back to Judith Gap. Sign up sheet at the start.

Refreshments: there will be water, ice tea, lemon juice and fruit for the participants/volunteers.

The sponsors and organizers are doing their best to make these events as safe as possible for everyone. However, you are responsible for your own health and safety. Make sure you are healthy enough to participate in the events and be safety conscious at all times. Follow the traffic rules. Keep an eye on your children!