Welcome Runners to the Endless Summer Trail Run Series Spring Lake 5 Mile Trail Race! Below are just a few reminders about tomorrow night’s race – be sure to visit our website for full event details.
ESTRS Spring Lake Park 5 Mile
Wednesday August 7th, 2019
Spring Lake Park Reserve
8395 127th St E
Hastings, MN 55033
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/juduW4zndEFZms738
Check-In Starts at 5:00 PM – Race Starts at 6:30 PM
ALLOW EXTRA TIME TO GET TO SPRING LAKE PARK! ROAD CONSTRUCTION / ROAD CLOSURE & ASSOCIATED DETOUR:
Yes, of course, it is construction season in Minnesota and this one will affect most of you / those of you coming into Hastings on Highway 55 from Highway 52 and will add approx 7 minutes to your drive… County Road 42 will be closed from Highway 55 to Idell Avenue due to construction. The detour route is to follow Highway 55 towards Hastings, turn left on Pleasant Drive, turn left on County Road 42 then turn right on Idell Avenue. I have attached a map that shows this route HERE https://www.estrs.com/wp-content/uploads/SLPR-Detour-Map.jpg – Detour signs are also posted.
* We understand that work days can be a little hectic, if you arrive after the start of the race you will not be able to pick up your number / officially start the race, however, you are welcome to get your swag item, go out for a run on your own and join us after.
Parking:
There is more than enough parking onsite and on the road leading into the park. Those arriving late, be prepared for a 5 to 10 minute walk. Parking volunteers will direct you as soon as you enter the park. A detailed map showing available parking can be found HERE https://www.estrs.com/wp-content/uploads/ESTRS-Spring-Lake-Park-5-Mile-Course-Map-7-29-2019-400PM.jpg
Race Numbers:
Please know your race / bib number at check in, you can find that HERE https://www.estrs.com/2019-estrs-spring-lake-5mi-bib-number-assignments/
NO Race Day Registration:
Please note that we do not offer race day registration
Bring ID:
Be sure to bring your ID when you check in / pick up your race number and chip if you care to have a beer after – you will be issued a wrist band at this time – you can also bring your ID later but before is preferred.
Chip Timing:
We will be chip-timing this race, your chip will be affixed to your race bib / number, please do not bend or fold your race number / timing chip.
Weather, Heat & Thunderstorms:
It’s Summer, it can be hot. Be sure to carry water if you feel you will need it, for races over 5KM we will have a water stop around the half way point. We expect that you will use your personal judgment in deciding if it is too hot for you to run. The race will be held rain or shine – however, severe weather is a different story. To date we have never called off a race early / in advance due to the potential for severe weather – hopefully, the worse case scenario would be a delay in the start time once unsafe weather conditions have passed. If severe weather were to persist after a reasonable amount of time we would call off the event.
Results:
Results will be posted live / in real time HERE https://results.chronotrack.com/event/results/event/event-49451
Swag:
We will have some sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats and posters for sale, cash or check only. You can get an idea of the offerings HERE https://photos.app.goo.gl/HMuWgPX6wNEx6jsv7
Review our Website:
This email is not intended to be comprehensive, please take a moment to review all other information / everything you need to know can be found HERE https://www.estrs.com/ and HERE https://www.estrs.com/slp-5mi/
In Closing:
If you email us tomorrow there is no guarantee that we will be able to get back to you – we will be at Spring Lake Park getting things ready for the race! Everything you need to know should be on the website or listed above. See you all tomorrow night for the race, and pizza,refreshments and fellowship after!
Thank You,
John Storkamp
Race Director
[email protected]