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2019 Reckless Raven 50 Mile Ultra and Relay

Photos from the third running of the Reckless Raven 50 Mile Ultra and Relay, June 30, 2019. This year, Mother Nature added forest fire smoke, 30 C peak temps and thunder/lightning to up the ante.

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  • 1 The Start at Mt Mac Chalet
    1 The Start at Mt Mac Chalet
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    From gear check, pre-race jitters to the start of the race, plus a little train running as an added bonus.
  • 2 A Very Steep Descent
    2 A Very Steep Descent
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    RR50 channels Berkley Marathon. I think a lot of the runners were surprised at this very steep descent into a small creek crossing. Nobody outright fell (that I witnessed), though there were certainly slips and an abundant amount of caution.
  • 3 Atop Haeckel Hill
    3 Atop Haeckel Hill
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    To crest Haeckel Hill means approx 4 km of uphill hiking, closed spaces filled with bugs, sun and very little breeze. Aid Station 2 is the prize, before crossing over to Sumanik Ridge.
  • 4 Jackson Lake
    4 Jackson Lake
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    Jackson Lake is the half-way point for the full distance runners, and the end of the road for leg one. Normally the approach to this fourth aid station keeps the feet dry with a bridge over the creek; this year it was more refreshing.
  • 5 The Finish: Back to Mt Mac
    5 The Finish: Back to Mt Mac
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    The top runner this year completed the 50-mile course in a record 8:30:04 hours; other finishing times ranged out to 15+ hours. The late afternoon saw temperatures peak at 30 C, followed by lightning and thunder, and a few showers to cool the environment.