Clinton Lake Ultra
Clinton Lake Ultra March 24, 2018 7:00am
*** Registration will open on November 11 at 11:11am for the 2018 race ***
New this year: No Cups, No Pacers* and No Early Starts!
No Cups: you are encouraged to carry a handheld bottle or carry a collapsable cup or flask for liquid fueling at our two aid stations. There are a variety of options out there and most cost less than $10, including shipping. This is to reduce the amount of trash created!
No Pacers: * if you are within 30 minutes ON EITHER SIDE of the 12:00pm time cutoff to start the final loop (11:30am-12:30pm) you will be allowed a pacer, as long as you are in adequate physical shape to complete the distance.
No Early Starts: This is due to misuse of early starts in the past, as well as a desire to make sure the faster runners are not endangering themselves or others when passing people early in the race. We never turn off the clock until the last runner has crossed the finish line!
Congratulations to the 2017 finishers!
A mild day with a few showers was much better than the weather forcast. Here is a link to the results:
https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=40580
Over the last several years our event has donated most of our race proceeds to the Red Cross (midwest tornado relief), donations to Warrior Hike (a combat veteran's program) and to the Kickapoo Rail Trail (a new bike trail connecting Urbana with Danville). Our plan is to again donate to Warrior Hike in 2018.
Many hours of donated time and labor from our volunteers keep the Clinton Trail open to use throughout the year. Visit our Clinton Lake Ultra Facebook group for updates and discussions.
2018 Trail Series!
The Clinton Lake Ultra is participating in the 50k Mashup, a midwest multi state event! Check out their website.
30 Mile Race
Start: 7:00 am
Time limit: 8 hours (not that fast? Our aid station may close before your arrival)
Runner limit of 125
Cost
$65 through December 1, 2017
$75 through January 1, 2018
$85 through March 1, 2018
A 50% refund will be available through February 1 if a waitlisted runner takes your space. A 25% refund will be available through March 1 if a waitlisted runner takes your space. No refunds for drops in March, though your spot will be offered to a waitlisted runner if applicable.
However, since runners register so far in advance and we want to have as many runners participate as possible please contact us if you believe that your situation is unique. For example, if you have a serious medical situation arise AFTER registration (ie you break your leg and can't walk, discover you are going to be 6 month pregnant on race day, are undergoing chemotherapy) or are sent overseas in the military, we may be able to offer you a deferral to next year's event.
Registration
https://ultrasignup.com/
Packet Pick-up
is race morning at 5:45am thru 6:45am at the start/finish.
Awards and Goodies
2018 participant swag is TBA but will be cool!
Finishers will receive unique awards with the race design.
The top five male and female runners will each recieve special awards. (This is 10% of the finishers, based on past years!). You will still get your age group place in the results.
2017 Highlights
Mark Holcomb IL overall male winner 4:26:30
Christine Crawford WI overall female winner 4:54:55
Results
Results for years 2007 thru 2017 at Ultra Signup
This course will take you through forest, hills, and meadows, and over small bridges at Clinton Lake State Recreation Area. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Race Director:
Magdalena Casper-Shipp: clinton@secondwindrunningclub.org
Location
Clinton Lake near DeWitt, IL (central Illinois).
Directions
From state highway 54 (between Clinton and Farmer City). Turn north onto county road 1650 E (Power Road) go a short distance to county road 900 N (North Fork road) turn left (west) follow road to North Fork Boat Access parking lot, approximately 1 mile. 40°11'18.60"N 88°50'41.98"W Google Map.
Photos
see bottom of web page for satellite image of the course
2016 by Roger Smith https://goo.gl/photos/
2015 byDennis Ohnstad https://www.flickr.com/photos/
2015 by Tom Burton https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/
2014 Race: https://flickr.com/photos/
more photos here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/76761432@N05/sets/72157629724410595/
Course: Three loops of 10 mile trail through forest, hills, and meadows at Clinton Lake State Recreation Area. Almost all single-track trail except for small section on road & bridge that connects two sides of the trail. There are 1355 feet of elevation gain per loop. Two full aid stations each loop (start/finish & half-way), but runners should bring a water bottle. We would like to limit the use of paper cups to a minimum.
****GO HERE FOR COURSE MAPS --->>> Elevation chart and topography map.
See map below for race course in start/finish area.
Clinton Lake Area Information
Things to do, directions, and more information on Clinton Lake by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Town of Clinton info at www.clintonilchamber.com
Lodging: Sunset Inn and Suites 217-935-4140
Town & Country Motel 217-935-2121
WYE Motel 217-935-3373
Rebecca's Rest Stop 217-935-0098
Average Race Day Weather
Average race day weather:
March 31 Weather (Clinton, IL)
Average High: 57°F
Average Low: 36°F
Record High: 82°F (1907)
Record low: 14°F (1955)
Course Records
30-mile Open Male 3:42:47 (Logan Martin, 2010)
Female 4:04:25 (Kelsey Jones, 2011)
Masters Male 3:58:58 (Kevin Grabowski 2013)
Female 4:26:24 (Christine Crawford, 2012)
10-mile Open Male Scott Dewitt 1:08:51 (2012)
Female 1:29:40 (Jen Burton, 2011)
Masters Male 1:17:15 (Matt Matthews, 2011)
Female 1:37:58 (Jily Whiting, 2011)
Sponsors
Topo
elevation
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
 map to start/finish areas | 130.82 KB |
| DSCN3149.JPG | 1.98 MB |
| DSCN3154.JPG | 1.9 MB |
| DSCN3160.JPG | 1.97 MB |
 Directions.docx | 61.09 KB |
| photo.JPG | 1.16 MB |
| Primary-Logo.black_.png | 27.64 KB |
| photo (1).JPG | 873.82 KB |
| logo.png | 5.1 KB |
| Cover18.2SM.jpg | 75.34 KB |
| IMG_1025.JPG | 394.78 KB |
