2012 JdF Epic

Date: SATURDAY, SEPT. 8TH

Time: 8:00 am

Meeting Point: Juan de Fuca South Trailhead (Follow the signs to China Beach Day Use Area. It is the 2nd left off the highway - not the first! - Just past Jordan River)

Transportation: All participants are responsible for the own transportation to and from the event. Carpooling is recommended. At 7:50 am, be prepared for a small meeting to discuss logistics on how everyone is to be picked up. A few volunteers who are hiking (or running the 17k option) will be needed to drive to the other trailhead for runner pick-up.

Trail Details: The Juan de Fuca Trail is a 47k marine hiking trail that stretches along the West Coast of Vancouver Island (China Beach to Botanical Beach). The trail is both remote and difficult in nature, with everything from roots, beach, rocks and mud. Having said that, you will be in awe of the beauty that surrounds you as you run through a wilderness environment that can only be described as breathtaking.
A detailed map of the trail can be viewed here: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/juan_de_fuca/jdf_map.pdf

Running Options: As a runner, you have some choices about the duration of your run (your transportation arrangements may dictate what is possible for you).
Option #1 - Entire 47k run South to North (average person 8-9 hours).
Option #2 - Entire 47k run North to South.
Option #3 - 17k out-and-back run/walk to Bear Beach from the South Trailhead. (3-4 hours).
Option #4 - Sombrio Beach (28-29k) back to China Beach and be picked up from there (4-5 hours).

Tide Details: Low tide this day is at 9:30 am. The only critical spot on the trail where you need a low tide is at Sombrio Beach (Km 29). A detailed tide-table can be viewed here:
http://www.lau.chs-shc.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi

This is a non-sanctioned, "Flash-event", and all people who do sign up must understand that they are responsible for themselves. It is strongly recommended that all runners run with a buddy, have a map on hand, and know the distance they intend on running.

Trail Records:
Male: Shawn Nelson (2009) - 5 hours, 28 minutes
Female: Carolyn Goluza (2009) - 6 hours, 50 minutes

Photos:
All photos that are taken during the event should be linked via the Harrier chatline (http://www.pih.bc.ca/) or emailed to Jeff Hunt (jeff.hunt@smus.bc.ca) so that everyone can enjoy. It is my hope that this webpage will begin to have pages and pages of photos from the epic.