The Buffalo Run is the ultimate in trail running using the East End trails of Catalina Island 2009 Entry Confirmation Pacific Sports Home Page |
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February 7, 2009
The Buffalo Run is the ultimate in trail running using the East End trails of Catalina Island. This half marathon course takes you from sea level to a 1600 foot elevation then returns to sea level. Spectacular views of San Clemente Island and Avalon. We also feature the popular flat and fast 5K course. Race Updates Buffalo Run Frequently Asked Questions Check out the 2008 Buffalo Run video on eCatalina.com Distances : Very challenging, hilly course on the East End of Catalina Island. Approximate 8 mile climb on dirt fire roads until the descent back into Avalon. The first two miles and the last two miles are on pavement (approximately). The picture below shows the east end of the Island, where the half marathon run takes place. Avalon is the cove to the right in the middle of the photo where you see a white dot in the water. It gives you some idea of the terrain of the race and the beauty of the views.
: The new 5k course will be an out-and-back route down Avalon Canyon Rd via Sumner Ave. The turn around point is at the Wrigley Memorial. Please see map for a detailed route. Start Times Half Marathon: 9:00 am Start line is located on Sumner Street. We'll ask you to come to the start line at 8:45 for a mandatory racer meeting. Please pin your bib on your front stomach or chest and do not pin the bottom pull tag. Stay in order at the finish line and when you finish, we will ask you to stop at the end of the chute to pull your bib number tab. You must stay in order until we pull off your bib number tag. Registration & Packet Pick-Up Information Registration for the 2009 Buffalo Run is now open. Please check back for packet pick-up information. If you can't make it to packet pick-up and you are having someone else pick up your packet, please download the waiver, sign it and have that person bring it with them. They will be able to get your packet and race number.Waiver will be posted at a later date. A percentage of all proceeds from the Buffalo Run will help support the protection and restoration of Santa Catalina Island Conservancy’s wildlands. By participating in this recreational event, you are aiding in the preservation of numerous rare and endangered species found on the Island and nowhere else in the world! All half marathon fees include a $7 donation to the Catalina Conservancy
Age Groups and Special Divisions Age Groups: Male & Female: Islander Division: (residents of Catalina): Male and Female Buffalo: Men 200-220 lbs. PLEASE NOTE: You can race in one category only. Your age group OR in the Islander Division OR in the Buffalo Division. You are eligible for only one award. Sanctioning The Buffalo Run is USA Track & Field sanctioned.
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Race Goodies All half marathon participants receive a long sleeve t-shirt, post race refreshments and an excellent goody bag. All 5k participants receive a short sleeve t-shirt, post race refreshments and an excellent goody bag. Awards The award ceremony will be at Wrigley Stage. Special awards go to the overall male and female finishers in the half marathon and the 5k. Awards also go to the top three males and females in each age division in each event, the top three males and females in the Buffalo Divisions and the overall male and female in the Islander Divison. Overall male and female finishers of the Half Marathon will each receive Suunto t3 Wrist Computers. Suunto is Official Course Sponsor of the Buffalo Run as well as presenting sponsor of the American Trail Championship. Unofficial results will be posted at the front of Leo's Drugstore ½ hour after the first finisher crosses the line, then updated every 30 minutes. Any questions regarding timing, please see WB Productions in the red tent at the finish line. Awards ceremony will follow once the majority of entrants are in. No awards can be handed out prior to the awards ceremony. Awards are given 3 deep in all categories (except top islander male and female) and to the top male and top female overall. Aid Stations Not including the Start and Finish, there are 8 aid stations on the half marathon course and one aid station on the 5k. The half marathon map indicates where the aid stations are (on both the 5k and half marathon). They are shown by the white triangles with black circles around them. Gatorade Endurance Formula is the Official Fluid Replacement, Power Crunch is the Official Energy Bar and Arrowhead is the Official Water of the Buffalo Run. For more information about the Gatorade Endurance Formula, go to www.gatorade.com/endurance. The aid stations have Arrowhead water and Gatorade fluid replacement drink. You may leave items at the aids stations, and we will do our best to get them back to Avalon at the end of the race. We can not, however, guarantee the return of these items. If the item is of value to you, please keep them with you.
Hotel and Travel Information Rooms are limited, so make your reservations early. Check out the travel page for details.You must book your own boat reservation over to Catalina Island. Boat reservations are It is not included in the entry fee. You can either book your travel to the island on the Catalina Express out of Long Beach, San Pedro or Dana Point, the Catalina Flyer out of Newport Beach, or the Marina del Rey Flyer from Marina del Rey. Catalina Express and the Marina Del Rey Flyer have early morning race day boats that you can take on Saturday. Please see the travel page for full details. If you need information on anything about travel, hotel or the island in general, check out the Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Bureau: 310.510.1520. They can tell you hotels that have vacancies at the time you call. You can also check vacancies online on their web site.
ECatalina.com--An excellent source for information about Catalina
Donations Pacific Sports LLC has donated over $125,000 to Catalina Island Charities through our events on Catalina Island since 1995. Training Resources A Running Experience Club (A.R.E.C.) in Long Beach offers a training program for the Catalina Marathon and Buffalo Run Half Marathon, running select trails throughout Orange County to simulate the Catalina races. The club was founded in 1982 and has had tremendous success at prior Catalina running events with members who have been running the Catalina Marathon since 1977, including the race winner in 1983. A.R.E.C has vast experience trail running, has certified running coaches and delivers a program that combines physical preparedness with an individual strategic plan. All levels of runners are welcome. Contact Trail Coordinator Mark Fell at markfell@charter.net for more information or the A.R.E.C. web site at www.arec-lb.com.
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