› Frequently Asked Questions

:: Awards
:: Registration
:: Course & Race Details
:: Parking and Shuttle Service
:: Spectators

:: Registration

Q. Where do I register?
A. Either online via SignMeUpSports, or by downloading a registration form here (February 2008) and mailing in.

Q. Is registration limited?
A. Yes, registration is limited to a total of 500 participants. Register early - we filled up in 2007!

Q. Can I register the morning of the race?
A. No. The last day for registration is at packet pick-up the day before, August 9th (space permitting).

:: Course & Race Details

Q. Is the race all on trails?
A. 98.3% of the race is on dirt. The course is a combination of single-track and cinder trails. Check the course description page for more specifics.

Q. How many events are taking place?
A. Two: The marathon and the half-marathon

Q. How is the race timed?
A. The race will be timed by Time2Race, a professional timing company based in Bend, Oregon

Q. Is Haulin' Aspen a USATF Sanctioned Event?
A. Yes, we will sanction this event with USA Track & Field.

Q. How many aid stations are on the course?
A. For the marathon, there are nine aid stations available. For the half-marathon there are five.. Some aid stations will serve both out-and-back traffic.See the aid station page for a breakdown of the location of each aid station location and what will be served at each aid station.

Q. What will be available at the aid stations?
A. Every aid station will have water, Gatorade and gels. We will have both Gu and Hammer Gels at the aid stations in various flavors. Again, visit the aid station page for more specifics.

Q. Will there be food at the finish line?
A. Absolutely! We will have a main course provided by Johnny Carino's Italian Restaurant, beer provided by Cascade Lakes Brewing Company as well as other, non alcoholic beverages.

Q. Is there a place nearby to stay?
A. We recommend Inn of the Seventh Mountain. They are located approximately 15 minutes from the start of the race. They are the official host hotel of FreshAirSports.

:: Parking and Shuttle Service

Q. How much parking is available at Shevlin Park?
A. Parking is very limited inside Shevlin Park. There are approximately 40 parking spaces in total. Parking is NOT allowed in the Aspen Hall parking area, across the street from Shevlin Park.

Q. How do I get to Shevlin Park?
A.Shevlin Park address is 18920 Shevlin Park Road. To get there from downtown Bend (from the junction at Wall Street and Greenwood Ave./Newport Ave.):

• Travel WEST on Greenwood Ave (becomes Newport Avenue)
• Pass through two traffic circles. At the second traffic circle, Newport Avenue becomes Shevlin Park Road
• Continue on Shevlin Park Road for 2.7 miles. The entrance to Shevlin Park is on your left, immediately after crossing Tumalo Creek

Q. Sounds complicated, can I take a shuttle?
A. Yes! We will have shuttle service available for both you and your specator guests. We'll have a detailed shuttle schedule with pick-up and drop-off locations soon. Athletes ride the shuttles for free, spectators will pay a minimum fee.

:: Spectators

Q. Will I be able to see people on the run?
A. The start and finish area are the best places to watch racers. At about mile 1.5, the runners will come through the start/finish area again.

:: Awards

Q. What kind of awards will be presented?
A. Overall male and female, masters (50+) male and female plus special awards. Awards for both the marathon and half-marathon.

Q. Are there finisher's medals?
A. Each marathon and half-marathon finisher will receive a unique medal commemorating the race.