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Location: Mountains and foothills west of downtown Reno.
Nearest Town(s): Reno, NV
Event Date/Time: 5/16/98 6AM
Course Type: ?
Surface: 98% trails and dirt roads
Description: The 50 mile course is one of the tougher ones on the West Coast with over 20,000' of altitude change. This course makes an excellent trainer for any of the 100 milers. The 50K course is actually 34.5 mi. There is a probability of snow for a few miles.
Elevation Change: 50M - 20'000' total; 50K - 12,000' total
Altitude Range: 4700' to 8925'
Longest Climb: ?
Time Limit/Cutoffs: 13 Hours
Aid Stations: Every 5 miles
Website: Boomtown Silver State 50/50
Race Director: Wayne Kocher 2576 East Nye Lane Carson City, NV 89706 Phone: (702) 885-2166 (h)
Additional Information: All entrants receive a T-shirt. All finishers receive a special award. All race proceeds benefit the Silver State Striders running programs.
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