Presented by Royal Gorge, Auburn Ski Club and Far West Nordic, this is the final event of the 2006 American Ski Marathon Series and is a benefit event for the Far West Nordic Ski Association’s Junior Ski Programs. This year’s price structure includes entry, event hat, awards party, raffle ticket, bib packet stuffed with “goodies.” ALL proceeds from your race entry help support nordic athletes in the Far West region.
Times & Distances
Gold: 50 km. • Silver: 30 km. • Bronze: 15 km. • Junior: 6 km.
Gold Rush starts at 8 am sharp, with the remaining races starting directly afterwards.
Gold Rush competitors ski 3 loops. Silver Rush ski 2 loops. Bronze/Juniors ski 1 loop.
Official timing for all events will conclude at 12:15 pm in order to guarantee prompt and accurate results for the Awards Ceremony at Auburn Ski Club.
Championship Races
The California Gold Rush is the Final Race of the American Ski Marathon Series
REGISTRATION & FEES
TO REGISTER BY MAIL:
Entries postmarked by: January 30, 2006: $40
Entries postmarked by: March 10, 2006: $50
No Mail-In Entries Accepted Postmarked after March 10, 2006
TO REGISTER ON-LINE ($2.00 Processing Fee Charged):
www.royalgorge.com (click on Gold Rush Page of Events Calendar).
Register by: Midnight, January 30, 2006: $40
Register by: Midnight, March 10, 2006: $50
Register by: Midnight, March 16, 2006: $60
No On-Line Registration after Midnight March 16, 2006
JUNIOR RUSH REGISTRATION: (Same Deadlines as Above)
By January 30: $5 • By March 10: $10 • By March 16: $15
There will be a $5 Processing Fee to change races after registration.
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!
ON-SITE REGISTRATION: $60 ($15 for Junior Rush) and
BIB PICK-UP at ROYAL GORGE SUMMIT STATION:
Friday, March 17 • 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday, March 18 • 10 am - 8 pm
Bib Pick-Up Only: Sunday, March 19 • 6:30 am - 7 am
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!
Team Trophy
Race Teams: Teams consist of 4-6 racers. Each team member can choose to race in any of the 4 events. Points are based on AGE CLASS STANDING of the best 4 finishers. Send your team entries together with fees, Team Name, and Team Captain’s name. Teams must be declared by close of registration, Saturday, March 18. (There is no additional team entry fee.)
5-Day Training Pass
$70 for 5 days: 5-Day training Passes available starting Tuesday, March 14. Enjoy training at Royal Gorge the week before the Gold Rush. Normal daily pass rate is $28.00. All skiers must have a pass to ski on the trail system at Royal Gorge.
Feed & Wax Stations
The course will have 3 feed stations. All stations will feature cookies, water and fluid replacement drink. Replacement poles will be available for competitors. Replacement poles MUST be returned to the Race Officials at end of race.
Race Etiquette
Competitors who overtake other racers are NOT allowed to command ("track") the other skier to give way or move. Faster skiers must move around slower skiers. Slower skiers should stay to the right side of the trail.
Technique
The Gold Rush races are freestyle races; skate or diagonal stride techniques are allowed. However, no skating will be allowed for the first 100 meters after the mass start.
Gold Rush Cut-Off Times
Skiers not reaching the end of the second lap in 3 hours (11 am) will be asked to retire from the race. It is recommended that skiers unable to maintain a pace of 1.5 hours per lap should register for the Silver or Bronze Rush rather than the Gold Rush. In severe conditions the Chief of Course reserves the right to change to an earlier cut-off time.
Hydration Systems
(Camelbacks, Ultimate packs, etc.): Race bib numbers must be visible from both the front and the back of each racer for accurate timing results. Please be sure your bib is placed over the hydration system when you race.
Awards & Lunch
Auburn Ski Club hosts an awards party at 2:00pm. Raffle prize winner must be present to win. Awards presented to the top 3 finishing competitors in each age group for all races (top 5 in Jr. Rush). Take the next exit 2 miles east off of I-80 (Boreal Ridge/Castle Peak). Drive to the far west end of the Boreal Ski Area’s parking lot.
Results
The unofficial results will be posted on the scoreboard at the Finish Area as they become available. Copies of complete results will be available by mail for $1 and a self-addressed envelope. Or check our website: www.farwestnordic.org
2005 Gold/Silver/Bronze/Junior Rush Results
Local Lodging
Royal Gorge has one Lodge available. Reservations can be made by calling (800) 500-3871. In-state, dial (530) 426-3871. Info on lodging in the Truckee/Tahoe area can be found by calling the Truckee Chamber of Commerce at (530) 587-2757.
Directions
Royal Gorge is located off of Interstate 80, between Sacramento and Reno, at the Soda Springs exit. For out-of-state competitors, Reno-Lake Tahoe International Airport is the closest and most central gateway to Royal Gorge, with most major airlines servicing the Reno Area.
Photographs of Participants
Gold Rush event participants will be photographed during the races by Keith Facchino. Individual photographs will be available through his website at: www.capturethemoment.net
Additional Info
For more information regarding the Gold Rush or Royal Gorge, please call or write:
Jane Dulaney • e-mail: goldrush@royalgorge.com.
Out-of-State: (800) 500-3871.
In California: (530) 426-3871 • Fax: (530) 426-9221
Or mail to: Royal Gorge • P.O. Box 1100
Soda Springs, CA • 95728
e-mail: goldrush@royalgorge.com
