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2021 Jackass Half Marathon & 5k

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


WHEN IS THE 2021 JACKASS HALF & 5K?

  • Friday, October 1:
    • Packet Pickup at Hill Street Depot 4:00-8:00
      • Live music at packet pick-up (Logee) from 5:00-8:00pm
      • If you want first selection of race shirt color and style (printed by Traveling T), you must come to packet pick-up! Colors will be limited at the finish line.
    • Mandatory Volunteer Meeting at Kellogg City Park
  • Saturday, October 2:
    • Day-Of Packet Pick-Up: 6:00-8:10 (Half Marathon) and 8:10-9:30 (5k) at Silver Mountain parking lot
    • Jackass Half Marathon and 5k


WHEN DO RACES START?

  • Half Marathon:
    • Shuttle Pick-Up: 6:25-8:10 am at the Silver Mountain Parking Lot (overflow parking at Dave Smith lot near Silver Mountain)
    • Race Start: Mass Start at 7:30 and rolling window from 7:30-8:45 in Wallace
  • 5k:
    • Shuttle Pick-Up: 9:10-9:30 am at the Silver Mountain Parking Lot (overflow parking at Dave Smith lot near Silver Mountain)
    • Race Start: Rolling window from 9:20-10:00am


WHAT’S THE SCHWAG?

Each participant of the half marathon and the 5k will receive an official Jackass t-shirt at the finish line, a free beer or soft drink from Radio Brewing Company that you will receive at the block party that evening, a handmade medal from the Kellogg High School shop class, a bag full of local coupons and fun local schwag, and access to official race times with video finish by Negative Split timing company.


HOW DO I GET TO THE START?

There is NO parking at either the full or half marathon start. There is NO drop off at either the full or half marathon start. Bus transportation to both start lines is provided as part of your entry. Please park and meet at the Silver Mountain gravel lot between 6:25-7:00 if you plan to participate in the 7:30 mass start for the half marathon or from 7:10-8:10 if you plan to run in the rolling window between 7:30-8:45. The bus shuttle for the 5k will also pick people up from the Dave Smith Parking Lot between 9:10-9:30. Busses will pick people up every 10 minutes. You will leave your car in the shuttle parking lot and be able to ride a trolley from the finish after the race to pick it up. **We strongly encourage all participants to please wear masks on the bus shuttles due to rising COVID-19 numbers.**


WILL THERE BE AID STATIONS?

Yes. There will be six aid stations along the half marathon course and two aid stations for the 5k race. Aid stations will be staffed by local volunteers and provide water and energy hydration drinks. Each half marathon runner will receive one energy gel packet at the Big Creek aid station.


HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TIME TO START?

Although you signed up for a rolling start window during registration, YOU WILL SELF SELECT YOUR START TIME ON THE DAY OF THE RACE. Please ignore the start time that you registered for during registration. There will be an optional mass start for the half marathon at 7:30 and then an open rolling start window between 7:30 and 8:45. Participants can decide which type of start they want to participate in! See the attached shuttle/start line schedule:


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WILL THERE BE AGE DIVISIONS?

Yes.

  • Half Marathon:
    • 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
  • 5k:
    • 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over


CAN I BRING MY STROLLER?

We do allow strollers for parents with small children. However, if you plan to use a stroller, you must get it delivered yourself to the start line. We will not allow strollers on the shuttle. Please be respectful of oncoming pedestrian traffic on the Trail of Coeur d’Alenes. Do not take up the entire path.


CAN I RIDE MY BIKE? CAN MY KIDS RIDE A BIKE?

Unfortunately, there are NO bikes allowed on the race course, even for small children. The Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes is too narrow to have bikes and runners on the right side to allow for oncoming pedestrians on the left side. If your child is too young to walk that far, we encourage them to participate in the 5k event.


CAN I RUN WITH MY DOG?

Although we love our furry friends, you will not be able to run with your dog this year. Since we are sharing this running path with other pedestrians and bikers, it will be too complicated to accommodate dogs.


WHAT KIND OF RACE DAY TEMPERATURES CAN I EXPECT?

Weather in the Silver Valley should be lovely in early October. However, the mornings can be chilly while the afternoons can be quite warm. Average lows for October mornings are 43 degrees, and by early afternoon average temperatures reach 60 degrees with chances of rain. Dress accordingly for the race because we will not have a gear drop option at the start line. The autumn colors should be really glowing during this time of year!


WHAT IS THE COURSE TIME LIMIT FOR THE HALF MARATHON?

The half marathon course limit is 4.5 hours and will be shut down by 2:00 pm. On average, a mile can be walked in about 15-20 minutes. Therefore walking a half marathon will take an average of 3-4 hours depending on how fast you are walking per mile. If you walk a half marathon in 3.5 hours, you are walking approximately 16-minute miles. If you are on the course longer than the time limit, the remainder of your time will be unsupported.


WHERE ARE PORTABLE TOILETS LOCATED?

Portable toilets will be located at the start line for each race, at several of the aid stations along the way, and at the finish line.


WILL THERE BE RACE PHOTOS?

Yes! Claire Burgeson Photography will be taking photos along the race route and at the finish line that will be available for all participants.


WHAT'S THE RACE SHIRT LIKE?

Although you signed up for a certain size of shirt during registration, you will have the opportunity to pick you shirt size, style, and color on the day of the race! Our local printer, Traveling T, will be at the finish line hand-printing each shirt! If you want to guarantee a certain color or style, you must pick out your t-shirt at packet pick-up on Friday. If you plan to choose your shirt at the finish line, colors may be limited! You will find a Traveling T postcard in your swag bag at packet pick-up. If you plan to pick up your packet on the morning of the race, please make sure you bring this postcard to the finish line to order your t-shirt.


WILL THERE BE FINISH LINE FOOD?

All participants will receive finish line food provided by Backcountry Cafe. Vegetarian options will also be available.


WHERE'S THE AFTERPARTY?

The afterparty will be held outside Radio Brewing Company on Main Street starting at 4pm. The awards ceremony will start at 4pm and music by The Buckley Storms will start at 4:30 ending around 9pm. Parking for the afterparty will be available at Silver Mountain and a trolley will be available to ride back and forth from the party to parking from 4-10 pm. All participants will receive a free Jackass beer with display of race bib at the afterparty!















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