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Welcome to the 26th Way Too Cool 50K Endurance Run Presented by Clif Bar!

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Welcome
Runners!
We invite you to read about the WTC history rich in tradition. Did you know that there are 5 Hall of Froggers who have completed every Cool Canyon Crawl (1989-1998) and Way Too Cool (1998-2015)?! Congratulations to: Bill Finkbeiner, Janet Pucci, Dennis Scott, Gloria Takagishi, Denis Zilaff.

WTC and NorCalUltras are proud to support our race beneficiaries; California Conservation of Trails, The Running School and Wings for Life.

Our volunteers are the lifeblood of this event. Please express thanks to the hard working teams and aid station captains who generously give their time and energy to ensure you have a safe and successful race experience.

Heartfelt thanks and sincere gratitude to the following organizations; Western States Endurance Run Foundation, Western States Trail Foundation, Robie Foundation and the California Forest Foundation. Their help in clearing and maintaining the trails affords each of us an opportunity to run and enjoy these events.

The trails are in pristine condition, the sun will be shining and our signature frog cupcake and one of a kind WTC medallion await you at the finish line. On behalf of myself and the WTC Team, we thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you on race day!

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"Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory."
- William Barclay
premier
sponsors
Thanks to the following premier sponsors for their support and contributions toward the race.

Presenting Sponsor & Official Energy and Recovery Bar


Official Footwear Sponsor


Official Energy Drink & Gel


Official Trail Running Apparel Sponsor


Official Toe Sock Sponsor


Official Vehicle Sponsor


Official Motivation Sponsor


This week our Presenting Sponsor, CLIF Bar, introduced a new category in sports nutrition with CLIF� Organic Energy Food. Inspired by the home recipes of Team CLIF Bar athletes, including world-class ultra runner Scott Jurek, each pouch is made from real food ingredients in delicious sweet or savory flavors.

Be sure to stop by the CLIF Bar booth at the Way Too Cool finish line festival for a complimentary sample of CLIF Organic Energy Food. Learn more about this innovative, new product here.
 
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early
check in
Early Check In is at Auburn Running Company. You may check in the following days:
  • Thursday, March 5, 2015 - 3:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. - 20% discount
  • Friday, March 6, 2015 - 10:00 A.M. � 6:00 P.M. - 20% discount
Why come on Thursday?
  • 20% off from our friends at Auburn Running Company AND
  • 4 lucky winners will have the chance to win a lucky pass in to the 2016 WTC 50K Endurance Run. Yes, you read that correct! You will bypass the lottery and receive a complimentary entry!
  • How "Cool" is that?!
Here's how it works:
  • Show up on Thursday between 3 P.M. and 7 P.M.
  • 4 lucky winners will be drawn at random during each hour of packet pick up.
  • You must be present on Thursday to win
  • Certificates are non transferable and must be used for the 2016 WTC 50K event
*Discount can not be applied to already marked-down merchandise. **Discount is limited to 10% for Altra Olympus and Hoka models. We strongly encourage you to pick up on Thursday or Friday to avoid race day congestion. A friend may pick up your number for you.
Recycle your worn out shoes during early check-in or on race day! Help support high school athletics (McClatchy Track & Field Team) by donating your old athletic shoes (running, court, tennis, basketball, etc) at packet pick up. The money raised will go to meet entries and equipment for the athletes. Thank you for your support!
race day
check in
Cool Fire Station
7200 Florian Drive (view map)
5:45 A.M. � 7:45 A.M. (located inside the Red Bull tent)

*If you have checked in on Thursday or Friday, you do not need to check in on race morning.
Timing and
Wave Starts
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  • WTC is using the ChronoTrack B-tag timing system.
  • Your timing chip is on your bib. Please do NOT fold or it will not read.
  • Wave 1 � 8:00 A.M. (pace chart)
  • Wave 2 � 8:10 A.M. (pace chart)
  • Your wave start will be designated on your bib label.
  • We thank you for your cooperation in staying in your assigned wave. This is for your safety and overall race experience.

A random drawing for a lucky recipient in Wave 2 will receive a certificate for a free pair of Salomon Shoes

Crew access is only allowed at the Fire Station (Start/Mile 8/Finish Line). No crews are allowed on the course, and this includes the Lower Quarry Aid Station. Any infraction of this rule will result in a disqualification of the event.
 
Course
and map
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  • Click here to view the course map
  • Course will be marked in ORANGE ribbon
  • Follow all chalk and flour markings
  • Please remove all headphones at all aid stations and road crossings. This is for your personal safety and the safety of the event.


Check out the official promo video!
promo video

 
Aid
Stations
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  • Click here for aid station information
  • Please read the wave instructions and review the mileage charts
  • Clif Mojo Bars will be on the race course and Clif Builder Bars at our finish line.
  • GU Roctane Energy Gel and Roctane Energy Drink will be served on course
  • Roctane Energy Gel Flavors - various flavors
  • Roctane Energy Drink Flavors � Grape and Tropical
 
Contests
& Awards
Trail
& Etiquette
WTC's partnership with California State Parks (ASRA) is extremely important and vital to the success of our event.  We are privileged to have the opportunity to run these environmental sensitive historic trails. Please follow all orange ribbon course markings and signage.  Stay within the designated "chutes" on the course.  There will be monitors on course and failure to comply with our protocol, you risk disqualification from the race.

Please respect the trails and do NOT litter.  Pack it in and pack it out.  If you are seen littering on the trail, you will be disqualified from the race.

Please read through our trail etiquette and safety rules. Thank you for your cooperation.
 
Parking &
Carpooling
We appreciate your full attention and cooperation on this matter. Failure to comply with our event permit parking instructions and regulations can risk immediate disqualification.

Please help us and arrive early...this means one hour before the original time you had in mind. The earlier you arrive, the better parking spot you will acquire. The later you arrive means a longer pre-race warm up.

Once you enter on Florian Drive, you will be instructed to follow the directions from our awesome parking crew.

Click Here to check out the parking diagram.

Pease listen to and follow any and all instructions given to you. Thank you for your help in making this a smooth and easy process.
Post Race
Festival
Relax, recline and replenish in the Salomon lounge.

Soak your tired toes and feet in our Injinji foot baths.

Visit our friends at the Ultra Village Festival:

  • Salomon
  • Clif Bar
  • NorCalUltras
  • GU Energy Labs
  • Future Ford Roseville
  • Fleet Feet Sports Fair Oaks/Roseville
  • RYP Wear
  • Auburn Running Company
  • Monsters of Massage
  • US Cryotherapy
  • Superfeet
  • Run 365
  • Cool Chamber of Commerce
  • Premier Foothill Properties
  • Recovery Pump
  • Holiday Market
  • Sac Fit Ultra
  • UltraRunning Magazine
  • Victory Sport Design
 
Post Race
Eats
builder barcupcake

  • Refresh and refuel your body with a hearty and delicious meal from local Cool eatery Cork & Fork.
  • Clif Builder Bars to jump start your recovery.
  • Chef Tim Ruffino's homemade soup for your soul
    soup
  • Beverages will accompany each meal.
  • Signature frog cupcake
 
Coupons
Salomon Coupon
GU Coupon
Clif Bar coupon
Patagonia coupon
Rock Creek coupon
RWP Wear Coupon
Cork n Fork coupon
Red Bull Coupon
arc coupon
Norcal Ultras Coupon
 
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