Another Dam 25k/50k 2023

Short review

Registering After 5/15 does not guarantee you an award or t-shirt, but we should have plenty of buffs and food! Extra shirts are $5.
Sign up to volunteer using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080845A4AF29ABF49-volunteering 
PreRace Survery (Optional): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8WXVW77

Virtual Runners: You are welcome to come out to the Race to pick up your packet and enjoy in the festivities! After the race, packets will be at Runner's Plus till June 30th to pick up or mailed if you prefer. Submit your results and mailing address to: anotherdam50k@gmail.com

Schedule:
5:45 am Gate is Open
6:30 am Packet Pickup/Check in at Main Shelter
7:00 am Early Start, Yellow Bibs
8:00 am 25k Start, Green Bibs
8:15 am 50k Start, Light Blue Bibs
8:30 am 50k 2nd Start, Dark Blue Bibs
11:00 am City BBQ 25k post race food
3:00 pm City BBQ 50k post race food
4:00 pm Must START Final Lap!
5:00 pm Race Ends

Race Day Rules: 
1. Safety first, please maintain social distance. Ask someone if they would like help before helping them and please notify the nearest aid station.
2. Do no litter! Littering can result in disqualification. Please pack your trash and dispose of it at the aid station.
3. No harassment or sexual harassment. This can result in disqualification. Be supportive and encouraging to your fellow racers.
4. Pacers are allowed for 59+ and first time 50kers
5. Spectators are allowed but must stay off the course and do not gather in groups.
This race is put on completely by volunteers. Please thank them for their time to support the race! 
Have a great race and have fun!

WHEN: Saturday June 5th, 2021, 8 am-5 pm
If you need an early start please email the race director. Early start is 7:00 AM.
Virtual option for current registration only: Run a 25k/50k any time May 15th-June 15th and email results (Garmin/Strava) to RD by June 20th: anotherdam50k@gmail.com and include the address you would like your packet(s) to be mailed to! Thank you!

LOCATION: Caesar Ford Park, 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia.
The race will be held at a NEW location so we can have it IN PERSON RACE!
Directions from Dayton:
Take 35 E past Xenia
Exit 55 Bickett Rd
Turn RIGHT off exit onto Bickett Rd for 1 mile
Turn LEFT onto Jasper Rd for 3 miles
Turn LEFT onto Stringtown Rd 0.5 miles
Entrance is on the Right

COURSE: A 5.2 mile loop that the 25k will run 3 times, the 50k will run 6 times. Aid station in the middle of the loop that you pass by twice per loop as well as home base.
Course is mixed terrain with  10% bike path, a little bit of gravel, 50-75% rolling mowed grass pastures and 25% forest trails!
There are creek crossing and bridges so your feet will get wet! You are responsible for your own drop bag. (No drop bag services)
Please be mindful the course uses horseback trails so there may be horses on the course and rough footing in the woods/muddy area.
Course map: https://orrrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/AD-CF-course.jpg
https://www.gcparkstrails.com/parks/caesar-ford-park/

Caesar Ford Summer Fest: at the park 5pm-10pm. Enjoy an outdoor concert with fireworks after your race!
Please get your lawn tickets here: https://www.gcparkstrails.com/event/caesar-ford-summer-fest/ 

PACERS: allowed for participants ages 59+, and first time 50k-ers
SPECTATORS: are allowed if you stay off the course, maintain social distance and adhere to all the ORRRC rules and Covid precautions.

AID: Aid will be provided, but please bring your own special treats, spread out and abide by the one way entries and Covid precautions.
There is an aid station in the middle of the 5.2 mile loop that you pass by twice as well as the Main Shelter (drop bag).
Course will be well marked with orange tape, orange cones and arrows!

Electrolyte drinks: Berry Tailwind, Caffeine Infinit, Orange Hammer and Orange Gatorade. Water at Aid Station, please use reusable hydration kit but we will have some cups if needed. No Littering! Fruit and snacks provided.
*Littering and harassment of any kind can result in a DQ.
*First Aid available at Aid Station and Main Shelter

 Part of the No Way 200k Series put on by Gina and The Ohio River Road Runner's Club!
https://orrrc.org/club-events-and-series/200k-no-way-trail-series/
This race is put on by volunteers of the non-profit Ohio River Road Runners Club: https://orrrc.org/.

Race Director: Heidi Heckel