Parking:
Parking by the tennis court or along jogging trail on War Memorial Drive.

Packet Pickup:
Near the start line between 6:45 AM and 7:15 AM on race day.

Weather:
Temperatures may vary from 55-75 degrees.

Race limit:
50 participants      Check your registration.   

Time Limits:
50K-10 hours, 50 miles-15 hours, 100K-24 hours, 100 mile-30 hours. This event is walker and velocity challenged participant friendly. 

T-shirts:
Register by 11/30 to guarantee your shirt size. 12/1-12/15 shirt size not guaranteed.

Timing:
Timing will be provided by Run Houston Timing www.runhoustontiming.net  
Chips will be available for pickup starting at 6:45 am on race morning at the Bear Creek Park.  3535 War Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77084

Pre-race Announcements:
10 minutes before the start. AT THE STARTING LINE.

Bag Drop:
There will be a drop bag location area near the starting line. Easy access to your car along the jogging trail.

Course Rules: 

1.  Course will be open to the public during park hours.  You should expect to see walkers, joggers, baby-strollers, etc.  Please share the trail with them.  Please do not run/walk more than 2 abreast.  Yield to fast runners passing.

2.  Parking Lot Crossings - The race does not cross any streets; however, there are few intersections at various parking lots.  Signs will be posted to make park users aware that a "Race is In Progress".  Please use caution while crossing parking lot entries.

3. The main gate entrance is located on War Memorial Drive (by the tennis court).  Park hours are from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.  If you need to enter or exit the park outside these hours, the main entrance gate will be open on the hour by Park Security.  Please plan accordingly.

4.  Park will be patrolled by Park Security from 10:00 PM (Saturday, 12/28) until 6:00 AM (Sunday, 12/29). 

5.  Glass beverage containers are prohibited. Absolutely no littering.

100K and 100M participants: Park hours are from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. The main entrance gate on War Memorial Drive and Eldridge Parkway will be closed after 10:00 PM. This main entrance gate can be opened by a park security officer on the hour. If you need to enter or exit after those hours, please plan accordingly.

Finisher Awards: 
100M and 100K-belt buckle, 50M and 50K finisher medal. 

Aid Station:
At each 2.01 mile loop (start/finish) Water, Gatorade, Coke, Mountain Dew, pretzels, chips, candies, cookies, pb&j sandwiches, ham/turkey/cheese sandwiches, Cup of Noodles soup, oatmeal, hot chocolate, coffee. Hot pizzas will be served at dusk.

Toilets:
There are 2 toilets around the 2.01 mile loop.  One is near the start and finish and one is half way around the trail.

Race Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express
I-10 West Energy Corridor
2323 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77079
Phone: (281) 493-5626 extension 0 "In House Reservations"
Special rate: $79.99 for Friday thru Sunday (guaranteed until 12/21/12) Group TN2
www.hiexpress.com

Volunteers:
Needed, greatly appreciated and will receive "volunteer amenities".

Results:
Finishing results will be available on the website and on www.ultrarunning.com.