2022 Vallecito Lake Heavy Half ~ Results

• Half Marathon :- Run 13.1 Miles

_ The 2022 Vallecito Lake Heavy Half:

Vallecito Lake Heavy Half 

Saturday, 05.14.2022

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Back again in 2022, the Vallecito Lake Heavy Half Marathon is a beautiful and scenic course around Vallecito Lake. Nestled in the heart of the San Juan mountain in Colorado, our race course takes runners completely around the picturesque Vallecito Reservoir with a special section that runs right across Vallecito Dam. Grab a few friends and spend the weekend in the beautiful Vallecito Valley.  More than just a great race, this event is a fundraiser for the Vallecito Community Event Center and their Scholarship Fund.  This fund provides scholarship for high school seniors living in the Vallecito area who are pursuing post-secondary education.

Packet Pickup:
Weminuche Woodfire Grill

18044 CR 501 

Bayfield, CO 81122

Friday, May 13th, 2022 

5PM-8PM

Race Morning

Parking
All event parking (staff, volunteers, runners, spectators) must park in the Vallecito Church parking lot or the PRID open space next to the race venue. There should be NO parking in the Fur Trappers or the Rocky Mountain General Store.

Parking:

17576 CR 501

Bayfield, CO 81122

Race Morning Packet Pickup
Day of race packet pickup and registration will happen at the start line on the morning of the event from 6-7:30 AM. There will be a strict cutoff at this time. Please make sure you give yourselves enough time to register and/or pick up your packet. There should be NO parking in the Fur Trappers or the Rocky Mountain General Store parking lot as those businesses will still be operating. Please tell your spectators where they should park. 

Race Start
The heavy half will start at 8:00 AM. Please make sure you use the bathrooms and provide plenty of time for parking.  The start line is located behind the Fur Trappers Steakhouse and Bar in the PRID open space. 

The Route
The race Start / Finish will be located behind the Fur Trappers Restaurant.  Runners will follow the marked course and exit onto CR 501 travelling south.  Runners must stay on the left shoulder of the road, outside of all traffic cones for the entire race.  The race route will continue to follow CR501for over 4 miles until exiting to the left to run across the Vallecito Dam.  On the east side of the dam, runners will follow 603 around the east side of Vallecito Reservoir.  On the North East side of the reservoir runners will rejoin CR 501 and remain on that road until turning left to enter the finish area, back at Fur Trappers Restaurant.  The full race loop is about 13.7 miles.

PRID

Our race course uses property that is managed by the Pine River Irrigation District.  All participants (or each vehicle) is required to have a valid PRID Use Pass, either a day pass or an annual pass.  This pass can be purchased directly from PRID or added on as part of your registration.  A day use pass is $5.

Aid Stations
You will find six aid stations approximately every two miles starting at mile 2.4.  Aid stations will provide water and Tailwind.  They will also have first-aid bags and cell phones for emergencies.  The aid station near mile 8 will have bananas and other snacks.

Time Limits
We welcome runners of all abilities, and we offer a generous time limit of 4 hours.  This is roughly a 17 minute/mile pace.  If you anticipate being slower, you must carry your own water and a cell phone for emergencies as the aid stations will close before you arrive.

Course Safety

The race course uses roads that have minimal vehicle traffic, especially on a Saturday morning.  The course will also be marked with cones for safety.  However, runners must remain alert throughout the race, stay on the left shoulder of the road, and obey instructions from course marshals. Runners should not wear headphones in both ears and no dogs allowed in the race. Strollers are permitted, but the road does get rough. 

County Sheriffs will be located at the intersection of CR501 and 603 at the south end of Vallecito Reservoir.  This is where oncoming traffic will first intersect the course.  Mile markers will be at each mile of the course and signage will be prominent at each turn for runners.  We will also have “Race in Progress” signs in various locations along the course to alert vehicles to the race in progress.

Medical
Each aid station will have first aid bags available for minor treatments.  We will partner with Upper Pine River Fire Protection District for Ambulance and EMS services.

Spectator Locations
There are several great spots along the course to watch the runners go by.  We recommend at the Vallecito Marina (mile 2.5) where there is ample off street parking, either side of the dam (mile ~5), and where runners get back to the pavement (mile 11.5).  All of these spots have pull-outs where you can park.

Runner Perks
All runners will receive a unique finisher’s medal, custom printed race shirt or custom running socks, a post race lunch and a beer garden ticket. The post race party is sponsored by the Rocky Mountain General Store and Meats. 

Timing
The Vallecito Lake Heavy Half Marathon will be professionally timed by Rocky Mountain Timing. Your RFID chip will be on the back of your race bib. Please make sure you do not bend your chip. Runners should wear their race bib on the front of their body. 

Results
Results will be posted on www.rmtiming.co at the conclusion of the event. Depending on the COVID-19 race plan, we will either offer live results for viewing online or there will be a live results kiosk at the race venue. 

Travel Information and Lodging
The Vallecito area offers many campgrounds and VRBO options.  Alternatively to the local race area, Durango is a 40 minute drive away with ample hotels available.

Weather
Average temperature at 8am in mid May is 45 degrees.  Expect temperatures to start out cool and steadily increase as the morning progresses, potentially reaching into the 60’s.  Use the aid stations and stay hydrated.

Fundraising
This race is a benefit for the Vallecito Community Event Center and their Scholarship Fund.  Please consider setting up a fundraising campaign and helping to support this excellent, local nonprofit.  Any participant who fundraises $500 or more gets their entry fee refunded.  100% of all fundraised money goes directly to our nonprofit.

Refunds & Transfers
As with most races, we are unable to offer refunds, transfers, or deferrals.  However, if we have to cancel or adjust due to COVID we will provide runners a fair option.

2021 Results at: runsignup.com