Wandering Moose Racer Email

(emailed Sept. 26, 2019)
​Hello Wandering Moose Runners!

Thank you for choosing the Moose as part of your 2019 race line up! We are beyond excited for our 7th annual event and can’t wait to celebrate with you all!

We have some beautiful handmade ceramic finishers medals ready to hand out (with a hug, of course) and a really cool soft-style high quality locally designed t-shirt for all runners. My Mom and I have also made homemade strawberry jam for top finishers and some extras to giveaway – so be sure to stick around for your chance to win!

The weather in Kelowna has been a mix of sun and rain and we are holding hope for ideal fall conditions, however we will continue to monitor the long-term forecast and keep you posted. Regardless, the mornings can be cool and parts of our course are quite remote, so we advise that you bring “all the things” to the race start and decide at the trail-head what to wear based on the forecast on race day. We would hate for anyone to have to drop out, due to not being prepared with the proper gear.

The following information needs to be read in full as there is very important and recent information that will contribute to helping make Wandering Moose a success!

DROP DOWN / REFUNDS
Per the policy outlined on our website, we cannot process refunds, we do not allow transfers, and we do not do deferrals after 30 days prior to the event. If you receive this email, you’re still registered to run and we’re expecting to see you on Saturday morning, at Myra Canyon Adventure Park. Please email me if you need to cancel your registration or drop down in distance. Please note: you cannot bump up in distance.
EMAIL: pacesportsfitness@shaw.ca  

MYRA CANYON ADVENTURE PARK
Our race starts and finishes at Myra Canyon Adventure Park. The address is 4429 June Springs Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 4C8

Racers and family members can get 20% off their tickets race day. They have ropes and challenge courses with 77 climbing elements, 1.6km climbing distance, 8 climbing course line with 3 zip lines 70m long. They also have a kinder tree area with netted climbing courses for all ages and a variety of ground games and disc golf. https://www.myracanyon.com/ 

DID SOMEONE SAY WOOD FIRE PIZZA?
We are so stoked to announce that Inferno Mobile Pizza Oven will be at the Moose this year! We will be serving 3 different kinds of pizza (one vegegarian) and you have the option to pre-order gluten-free. The GF pizza dough needs to be specially made, so you will need to be on the GF pizza list if you plan on ordering one after your race.  You can simply email me at pacesportsfitness@shaw.ca and I can add you to the list!

Regular 3 topping pizza’s will be $15.00ea
Gluten Free pizza’s will be $20.00ea
Cash & Credit Cards only. (no debit)

Please bring a lawn chair (rain or shine as we have a HUGE outdoor tent) so you can soak up the finish line vibes and enjoy some tasty ZA.

KIDS RACE
Our kids race is free and promotes fun, participation and fitness for kids under 12yrs old. Registration is through ultra sign-up and parents must check their kids in, pick up a race bib and sign the waiver 1hr prior to the race. Kids under 5yrs must be accompanied by their parents during the run. Each kid will receive a treat when crossing the finishing line. Please note, however the free kids race participants do not qualify for draw prizes. Thank you for your cooperation.

You have until September 30th and can register your kids here: https://www.pacetrailseries.com/kids-race1.html

RACE BRIEFINGS
42km: 8:45am
20km: 10:15am
12km: 11:15am
1km: 11:35am

RACE START TIMES
42km: 9:00am
20km: 10:30am
12km: 11:30am
1km: 11:40am

DAY OF RACE PACKAGE PICK UP:
Please note that ID must be presented to claim your bib and you cannot have someone other than yourself pickup your race package.

BIB PICK UP
*please see update to new pick up times on our website or post above. Thank you.

AID STATIONS:
42k Course Aid
AID #1 - KVR +/- 10km
AID #2 - Lower Bench / Crawford +/- 18km
AID #3 - June Springs parking lot +/- 30km
AID #4 – McCullough Road +/- 39km

21k Course Aid
AID #1 - June Springs parking lot +/- 10km
AID #2 - McCullough Road +/- 18km

13k Course Aid
AID #1 - June Springs parking lot +/- 1.5km
AID #2 - McCullough Road +/- 9km

We are a cupless event. Please bring a water bottle for fluids on course!

STRICTLY ENFORCED CUT-OFFS:
The 42km event has three cut-­off times. The first cut-off is at the third aid station and you must arrive to the aid station by 3:00pm. This gives participants 6hrs to complete approx.30km of the full 42km course. The second cut-off is at the 4th aid station at 4:30pm. This gives participants 7.5hrs to complete approx.40km of the full 42km course. The third is at the finish line which is Please keep in mind if you’re arriving into the aid station close to the cut off times, we encourage you to make your aid station transition quick so you have more time to make the subsequent cut-offs.

DROPPING OUT:
If for some unforeseen reason you need to withdraw from the race, participants must report their decision to the nearest Aid Station Captain or race HQ at the start/finish. Please do not go home without reporting that you have withdrawn or Kelowna SAR will be sent out to look for you!

PARKING:
There is parking available at start/finish, however we strongly request that you carpool, as space is limited. Thank you.

FOLK & WILD
Pre-Order the LIMITED EDITION Wandering Moose trucker hat and get 20% off by using the promo code #bethemoose2019 www.folkandwild.com

T-SHIRTS
Our t-shirts have become so popular, that we will be selling additional shirts at the start/finish area, first come, first serve.

We are excited to spend the day with you. Thank you for choosing PACE Trail Series!

#bethemoose2019 #pacetrailruns

Rene Unser
www.pacetrailseries.com
pacesportsfintess@shaw.ca