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BEAR MOUNTAIN, NY
RACE 1 COMPLETE | MAY 9, 2009
REGISTRATION & RACE OVERVIEW INFORMATION
Gore-Tex® 50 Mile Participant Guide 50K Participant Guide Half Marathon Participant Guide 10K Participant Guide
A serious, hardy test for trail runners of any level, The North Face® Endurance Challenge at Bear Mountain, NY, takes place on the western shores of the Hudson River, in the craggy foothills of the Catskill Mountains.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Race Date
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Start / Finish Location
Bear Mountain State Park
Administration Building
Bear Mountain, NY 10911
For park information and driving directions, click here.
Start Times / Finish Cutoff Times
| Times | Gore-Tex® 50 Mile | 50K | Half Marathon | 10K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 5:00 a.m. | 7:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. |
| Finish Cutoff | 6:00 p.m. (13 hrs) | 4:00 p.m. (9 hrs) | 1:00 p.m. (4 hrs) | 12:00 p.m. (2 hrs) |
Ratings:
Traversing a newly-designed, faster course for 2009, runners can expect technical terrain and rocky footing that cuts to the chase, with some trails heading steeply uphill rather than zig-zagging at a gentler grade. Descents end in wooded hollows before the next rapid climb ending with a breathtaking view. Make no mistake: this will be a tough test of off-road endurance.
Elevation Change: 
Technical Terrain: 
Overall Difficulty:
Scenery:
HOW TO REGISTER
Register for The North Face® Endurance Challenge in one of the following ways:
1. Click here to register online
2. Request an entry form by mail. Please contact us at the e-mail address or the street address below and we will be happy to mail a form to you.
Please enter only once. If you register online, do not mail a hard copy as back-up. Do not submit multiple online or mail-in entries.
The North Face Endurance Challenge Contact Information:
The North Face Endurance Challenge
c/o hawkeye
2828 Routh Street, Suite 325
Dallas, TX 75201
E-mail: endurancechallenge@hawkeyeww.com
Ph: (214) 451-1913
Fax: (214) 451-1910
Registration Confirmation
Click Here to confirm your registration.
REGISTRATION FEES
Gore-Tex® 50 Mile
– $90 - January 5, 2009 through April 9, 2009 (closes 11:59 p.m. PDT)
– $105 - April 10, 2009 through May 5, 2009 (closes 11:59 p.m. PDT )
– $125 - Packet Pickup Registration
– NO Race Day Registration
50K
– *SOLD OUT
*Half Marathon
– *SOLD OUT
*10K
– *SOLD OUT
(*)Important Update: The Endurance Challenge 50K, 10K, and Half Marathon in Bear Mountain are SOLD OUT. The waiting lists are open and can be accessed on Active.com.
The North Face® Endurance Challenge Running Club & Race - Available Race Entry.
To access one of these currently available race entries by joining the Running Club, email us at endurancechallenge@hawkeyeww.com. Once race capacity is reached, runners will have the option to register for the event wait list. If a registered participant cancels, wait list runners will gain entry into the race in the order in which their wait list registration was received. Runners will be notified of their registration status no later than one week prior to race week.
BEAR MOUNTAIN RACE CAPACITY
Registration for The North Face Endurance Challenge events will be capped by distance.
Don’t miss out, register today!
Gore-Tex® 50 Mile: 175 race participants
50K: 175 race participants
Half Marathon: SOLD OUT
10K: SOLD OUT
As is with all 2009 Endurance Challenges, a set number of race entries are available for those joining the Running Club. To access one of these currently available Bear Mountain race entries by joining the 10K or Half Marathon Running Club, email us at endurancechallenge@hawkeyeww.com.
As each Endurance Challenge race reaches maximum capacity, runners will have the option to sign up for the event wait list. Wait list registration is currently open for the Bear Mountain 10K and Half Marathon events. If a registered participant cancels, race entry will be granted to wait listed runners in the order their registration was received. Upon acceptance into the event, entrants must confirm their intent to participant and submit their registration payment within 24 hours to secure their spot. All wait listed runners will be notified of their registration status no later than one week prior to the event date.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Each registered participant will receive the following:
– Entry to selected race (10K, Half-Marathon, 50K or Gore-Tex® 50 Mile)
– The North Face® technical performance shirt
– The North Face® technical sock (Gore-Tex® 50 Mile, 50K, and Half Marathon only)
– The North Face® water bottle (Gore-Tex® 50 Miles only)
– Reusable drawstring race bag made from recycled materials/fabrics.
– Race number / bib
– Use of Timing Chip (must be returned)
– Snacks and refreshments at Aid Stations on course
– Finisher prize upon crossing Finish Line
– Gore-Tex® 50 Mile and 50K runners only: Free hot meal at Finish Festival (10K and Half Marathon runners have the option to purchase a hot meal for $15)
TRAVEL & HOTEL
Airport information, host hotel, and area hotels.
Airport Info:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Distance to/from Event: 60 Miles
Distance to/from Host Hotel: 62 Miles
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Distance to/from Event: 50 Miles
Distance to/from Host Hotel: 52 Miles
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Distance to/from Event: 60 Miles
Distance to/from Host Hotel: 62 Miles
Official Host Hotel:
Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center
3 Executive Boulevard
Suffern, NY 10901
(877) 863-4780
Other Area Hotels:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
1106 Rt. 9 W.
Ft. Montgomery, NY 10922
Distance to Event: 2 Miles
America’s Best Value Inn
132 Route 32
Central Valley, NY 10917
845-928-2266
Distance to event: 3 miles
Econo Lodge Highland Falls
17 Main St
Highland Falls, NY 10928
845-446-9400
Distance to Event: 3 miles
CANCELLATION POLICY
All race participant purchases are final. If you cannot participate, the entry fee will not be refunded and cannot be transferred to the 2010 race or another competitor. With written request, we will be happy to ship your 2009 race bag. Send us your request via e-mail or snail mail and include your name, street address, sex, age, phone number, the race distance that you registered for, and shirt size.
Address your cancellation to:
The North Face Endurance Challenge
c/o hawkeye
2828 Routh Street, Suite 325
Dallas, TX 75201
E-mail: endurancechallenge@hawkeyeww.com
The North Face Endurance Challenge will take place rain or shine. Only force majeure will cancel the event. In the event of a force majeure, there will be no refunds or credits applied to future events.
