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Quivering Quads Trail Runs

RACE INSTRUCTIONS

DATE - Sunday, March 3rd, 2024

PACKET PICK-UP
You may pick up your race packet, and those of any family or friends during the following times:

START TIMES
In order to reduce trail congestion, racers will start in waves of 35, with each wave separated by three minutes. Racers were placed in waves based on their estimated road 15K/HM pace, with the fastest runners in the earlier waves. Do NOT expect to match your road time on the trails at QQ! Please wear your race number visible on the front of your torso so we can make sure everyone starts at the correct time and can be identified easily on course.

START TIMES

DIRECTIONS, PARKING & SHUTTLING (PAST PARTICIPANTS - NOTE THAT WE CHANGED THE PARKING PLAN IN 2023)

  • PARKING: All participants will park at Cuivre River Elementary School (on Hwy 47 just before the park entrance) and take shuttle buses to the start area in the park.
  • CARPOOL: Parking will be tight on race morning. Please carpool if possible to safely do so.
  • DRIVE TIMES: Plan to arrive at the parking area within Cuivre River State Park at least 50 minutes before your start time – and not before 7:30am. If you are coming from the St. Louis area, it will take 45-50 minutes to reach the parking area from the I-70 river crossing and 50 minutes from the I-64 river crossing. You will be about 35 minutes away when you reach the I-70/Hwy. 61 intersection in Wentzville and 15 minutes away when you reach the park entrance.
  • DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 61, take the Hwy 47 exit and drive three miles east to Cuivre River Elementary. Turn right into the school parking lot and follow the parking attendants' instructions to park and reach the shuttle buses.
  • SHUTTLES: Participants are required to use the shuttle service, which will take you directly to the race start/finish area. Please allow for 15-20 mins for the shuttle ride from the parking lot to race headquarters. Shuttles will be school buses. Shuttles will begin at 7:35am and continue until the last finisher has been returned to their vehicle. Participants or spectators will NOT be allowed to park or drop off at the race headquarters area.

START/FINISH AREA (race headquarters)
Participants and spectators will NOT be able to park at the pre/post-race area. Portable toilets and handwash stations will be available at the start/finish area. Pre-race water will be available near the start line. A selection of food and drink will be available for post-race participants. An EMT will be on-site all day at race headquarters.

  • Gear Check: There will be no official gear check area but personal supplies can be left in the tented area at the start/finish area. All bags and coolers should be marked with your name, race number, and contact number. Changing tents will be available for both pre/post-race.

COURSE MARKINGS
The course will be clearly marked with RED/WHITE STRIPED and BLUE/WHITE STRIPED flagging and tape, directional signage at all intersections, along with course marshals. The flags and directional signage will keep you on course. The notification signage will keep you safe. Please take note of the signs warning of two-way traffic.

  • 8 Mile participants will follow the RED/WHITE STRIPED flags.
  • Half Marathon participants will follow the BLUE/WHITE STRIPED flags.
  • Course Maps
    • 8 Mile Course
    • Half Marathon
    • Due to trail conditions, minor course changes could occur on race day. Please follow the course markings and listen to course marshals to stay on course.

AID STATIONS
Quivering Quads Trail Race is trying to minimize waste and contact so we encourage our runners to bring their own hydration bottles, belts, or packs to refill along the course. If cold temperatures are predicted, we recommend wearing water belts or packs inside your jacket to keep them from freezing. We will have minimal cups available at aid stations. To limit trash on the course we will not allow cups to leave aid stations. Porta-johns will be located near each aid station. Each aid station will have a first-aid kit available.

  • 8 Mile Aid Stations - will be located at approximately the following mile locations: 4.5 and 6.5. All aid stations will provide water, gatorade and snacks in case of an emergency.
  • Half Marathon Aid Stations- will be located at approximately the following mile locations: 4.0, 8.0, 11.7. All aid stations will provide water, gatorade and snacks in case of emergency.

COURSE NOTES & ETIQUETTE

  • Dogs are not allowed to participate in the race.
  • Trekking poles are not allowed on course. Many sections of the course are single-track or two-way traffic and we want to keep all participants safe and avoid tripping.
  • Participants should be prepared to encounter the following elements on the trails: multiple creek crossings with ankle-deep water, wind, and mud. The majority of the creek crossings can be crossed without getting wet, except for the large creek crossing which is currently ankle-deep (only on the half course).
  • TWO-WAY TRAFFIC: There is a two-way traffic section along the half marathon course. Please follow these simple course etiquette steps when passing other participants. Immediately before passing another athlete, clearly announce “On your left!” or “On your right!” and then make the pass on that side.
  • If you must listen to music while competing, we require you to only wear ONE earbud and keep the volume low. During this race, you WILL need to hear what other racers and volunteers are saying to keep everyone safe.
  • Littering on the course is UNACCEPTABLE. We must leave the trail cleaner than we found it. Please help by carrying any trash you find to the next aid station. No cups or food containers are allowed to leave aid stations.
  • With temperatures very unpredictable this time of year dressing in layers is the best option. If you need to remove a layer during the race, please carry it to the next aid station and leave it with the volunteers. All clothing dropped off at aid stations will be brought back to the start/finish area at the end of the race. Start 2 Finish will hold onto the clothes for one week before donating. If you wish to receive your item of clothing back, please contact Start 2 Finish ASAP after the race.

  • Trail shoes are recommended footwear for the event. We recommend bringing an extra pair of shoes and clothing to change into after the race. Bring a towel to wrap any muddy items in.

CUTOFF TIME

  • Both courses will remain open until 2:30pm, approximately 4.5 hours after the start of the last wave.
  • If you reach an aid station behind the pace necessary to finish by 2:30pm (approximately 23:00/mile for half marathon and 29:00/mile for 9 Mile), you will be driven back to the start/finish area.

WEATHER POLICY

  • The current weather report is available here. Remember that it is a few degrees cooler when in the woods, so dress in layers to be prepared for anything.

  • No make-up date or refunds will be given if the event is canceled due to weather.

  • In the event we need to cancel or postpone the event, we will notify participants via text and email.

MEDICAL SUPPORT
An EMT with a fully stocked SUV will be stationed at the start/finish area. A first aid kit and cell phones will be available at all aid stations and course marshals will have cell phones. In case of an emergency, locate a cell phone as quickly as possible and call 911. In case of a minor injury, make your way to the closest aid station and ask them to call for a shuttle. If requested, we will gladly refund the entry fee for any participant who stops or delays their race to assist an injured athlete.

AWARDS, RESULTS & PHOTOS
Medals will be awarded to all 8 Mile and Half Marathon finishers. Awards will be awarded to the top three overall male/female finishers and the top two males/females in ten-year age groups for the 8M and half marathon. If you provided a cell number during registration, your results will be texted to you moments after crossing the finish line. Results and photos will also be accessible here.

VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are the truly indispensable component of any event of this type! It is vital for all participants to frequently & warmly express your appreciation at each encounter! They have offered up their time to be helping hands on the course, check you in in the morning, and encourage you throughout the event for very little in return. They are just happy to be there supporting your goals! Please make sure to thank them.

GOOD LUCK RUNNERS! OWN THE TRAILS & ENJOY THE RACE!

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