1. When is the online registration deadline? May I register on race day?
2. Where is the race kit and bib pickup?
3. May I camp there?
4. May I drive my vehicle on Reserve roads?
5. I have not registered. Can I run TLC as an unofficial entrant?
6. Is TLC walker friendly?
7. What timing system will you be using?
8. Will there be an early start for slower runners?
9. Does everyone start their race at the same time?
10. Will the course be closed to traffic?
11. What are the locations of the Aid Stations?
12. What are the locations of the porta-potties?
13. Are the trails flat and smooth?
14. Will there be bugs?
15. What about bears?
16. What is the scenery like?
17. What if it rains. Is there a rain date?
18. Can I have support on the course?
19. Is there a cut-off time?
20. What if I have to dropout?
21. What do I do if I get injured?
22. Are the results posted at the start/finish on race day?
23. Is there real food after the race?
24. I am entered in the race, but recently suffered an injury. Can I defer my entry until next year or give it to someone else this year?
25. I am not running but would love to watch the race. Are there good places on the course to do this?
26. Will there be any professional photography on the course?
27. Does TLC have any affiliations with charities?
28. I would love to help out. Do you need volunteers?

1. When is the online registration deadline? May I register on race day?
Online registration closes at 6:00pm on Thursday July 12th. There will only be race day registrations if we don’t reach the 400 entry cap for the race. If we reach the cap prior to race day, we will start a Waiting List.

2. Where is the race kit and bib pickup?
Race kit pickup is between 6:30am and 8:30am on Saturday 14th. There will be no race kit pickup on the Friday evening this year.

3. May I camp there?
Basic camping is available near the start/finish on both Friday and Saturday nights. We will supply drinking water and portapotties, but there will be no hydro. Camping is $12 per person per night for adults, payable on registration. Children under 16 are free. You may swim at the beach on Clear Lake if you wish. Note – this is the only beach that participants and spectators may swim at. There will be a barbeque near the big tent that you are welcome to use.

4. May I drive my vehicle on Reserve roads?
To keep congestion down to a minimum we ask that you do not drive your vehicle on any of the Reserve roads. This applies to spectators also. They may mountainbike if they wish.

5. I have not registered. May I run in TLC as an unofficial entrant?
No. For safety reasons we need to know who is on the course.

6. Is TLC walker friendly?
Yes it is. You may register for the 14km or 28km races, and walk the course. Keep in mind that there is an eleven hour time limit. Leave plenty of room for the runners to pass you. There are no special prizes for walkers, but you will still receive a t-shirt (if you sign up before July 1st) and get a great lunch after your walk. As it will take you longer to get to the aid stations, we suggest that you carry lots of fluids.

7. What timing system will you be using?We will be using CHIP timing for all the races.

8. Will there be an early start for slower runners?
There will be no earlier start for slower runners.

9. Does everyone start their race at the same time?
So that there is lots of room on the trails , there will be staggered starts.  56km-8:00am,  42km-8:20am,  28km-8:40am,  14km-9:00am

10. Will the course be closed to traffic?
No. You can expect vehicles on any of the roads. None of the road sections are heavily travelled and we will have signs to warn motorists of your presence. There are only two significant road sections. One is 650 metres, the other is 350 metres.

11. What are the locations of the Aid Stations?
They are at 3.9km and 8.6km, plus at the start/finish. They will be fully stocked
with HEED, water, cola, ginger ale, sweet snacks, salty snacks and fruit. We will
have paper cups but encourage you to refill your bottle or have drop bag at the
start/finish. There should be room under tents so that your gear can remain cool. Please, no littering on the course. Use the bright yellow garbage containers for all litter. The usual and necessary rule is ‘If
you litter, you will be disqualified’.

12. What are the locations of the portapotties?
There will be several portapotties at the start/finish area and near the camping
areas, as well as one at each of the Aid Stations.

13. Are the trails flat and smooth?
Not really. It is a rolling course and for most of it you are either going up or
down. Most of the trails provide good footing and plenty of room for passing.
Some have rocks and roots. There are a few creek crossings, a possible wet area at the beginning of Wetland Trail and probably some mud in other areas. The nimble should stay dry!

Limberlost is considered one of the more challenging courses in the Ontario Ultra Series. When deciding which race to enter, we suggest that you keep that in mind.

14. Will there be bugs?
Probably – but you can outrun them. The buggiest section is all downhill! There were no significant areas with bugs in 2010 or 2011.

15. What about bears?
Outrunning them will be a bit tougher. All you have to do is outrun another
competitor – problem solved. Seriously, wildlife are as afraid of you as you are of
them. As long as you don’t startle them there won’t be a problem. (note from RD -
“ I have been at Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve dozens of times and have
never seen a bear. The count so far is – many deer, one muskrat, one otter and several beaver”)

16. What is the scenery like?
Phenomenal. Words can’t describe it.

17. What if it rains? Is there a rain date?
You can run with an umbrella if you want, although we don’t recommend it. There
isn’t a rain date.

18. Can I have support on the course?
If you are referring to undergarments, then the answer is “Absolutely!” If you
mean food, clothing and like asistance, then you can, but there won’t be any
vehicular access to the course so your crew will have to be self-propelled.
Sorry, no pacing.

19. Is there a cut-off time?
There is an eleven hour cut-off time for the 56km race. Your last loop must start before 8 hours (4:00pm). Note that we have added an hour to the cut-off time this year. For most people ultra running is about going out there to complete the event. We want you to have the best shot at finishing this challenging race, hence the extended cut-off. We do ask that you use common sense. Don’t push yourself beyond what your body can safely handle. We reserve the right to pull you from the course if we feel that it is medically unsafe for you to continue. On race day we will have qualified medical people who can make that decision.

20. What if I have to drop out?
If possible drop out at one of the Aid Stations. Please let someone know that you
will not be continuing the race. We can give you a ride back to the start/finish area
in the next sweep vehicle.

21. What do I do if I get injured?
If this happens between Aid Stations, stay where you are. Let another runner
know that you will need assistance. We will have several qualified medical
personnel on the course, and will get to you quickly. We take runner safety
and first aid very seriously and will have an effective Emergency Plan in
place.

22. Are the results posted at the start/finish on race day?
We will have a results board that will be updated frequently.

23. Is there real food after the race?
TLC is known for putting on an excellent lunch. Bring a fold-up chair and enjoy
delicious food and a beverage. Lunch is free for participants and volunteers.
If your ‘cheering section’ would like to eat, they may pay $10 ($5 for children) and join you. Our chef Freddie Kenzell and nutritionist Lowell Greib do a great job of designing the menu. It is guaranteed to be delicious! There will be vegan/gluten free salads,  pasta,  pita bread, fruit,  and a barbequed meat dish. Beverages include juice, pop, water and tea.

Please bring your own plate, cup and cutlery as these will not be provided. Our goal is to reduce the amount of garbage that we take to the landfill.

24. I am entered in the race, but recently suffered an injury. Can I defer
my entry until next year or give it to someone else this year?
Sorry. Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.

25. I am not running but would love to watch the race. Are there good
places on the course to do this?
There certainly is. We can give you a map that will show you how to get to
some great spots to watch the race. Access to them is along gravel roads.
Vehicles aren’t allowed but you can easily mountainbike or walk to them.

26. Will there be any professional photographers on the course?
We will have both photographers and videographers there on race day.
Spectators, we would love to also see your photos and videos.

Note- we are looking for someone who can take finish line photos on race day.  Ideally the photos can be made available (at a cost) on race day, or posted online for purchase. If you know of anyone who can do that, let us know. Thanks

27. Does TLC have any affiliations with charities
We will be making a donation to a few groups following the race. The principal recipient will be the Trails Youth Initiative (www.trails.ca). Their mandate is – ‘Take a group of vulnerable kids from the inner city, bring them to a school in the middle of the forest, provide them with respect and opportunity and they will become a part of the community. So begins a four year journey.’ The Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve is their northern campus. In fact you will see many of their ‘Leaders in Training’ helping out on race day.

28. I would love to help out. Do you need volunteers?
Definitely! As you know it takes a lot of people to make an event like this
a great experience for everyone. There is always lots to do. Email us at neil@thelimberlostchallenge.com Let us know what time of day you will be available.