What are the race conditions and obstacles?
Non-standard distance about ~3 miles in the constant 56 degree sand mine, with obstacles approximately every 1/2 mile. Be prepared for the following possibilities:
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climbing
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wading
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hurdling
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balancing
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crawling
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navigating up sand dunes
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and running over "quicksand"
The course winds through an old sand mine so it is almost entirely on a sand surface: some wet and some dry, some deep and some shallow. Prepare to be challenged!
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You may be outside of the mine to begin the race so be ready for a climate change.
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What is the entry fee?
The money raised through the Sandmine Challenge benefits Payback, a St. Louis area non-profit that works in partnership with Metropolitan St. Louis Area Family Courts to help children, their families, and our community break the cycle of juvenile delinquency through funding and administering restorative justice programs for juvenile offenders and their victims.
The "Original" Sandmine Challenge(5k) is $50.00 if registered by December 31st, 2015. $60.00 until 2/18/16 thereafter $70.00. The Extreme Quad (almost 12 miles) is $85.00 if registered by 12/31/15, $95 until 3/17/16. No race day registration for the Extreme Quad. Online registrations have a 6% +$1 convenience fee. No refunds.
What are the Rules?
Where is the race/Directions to race:
Crystal City Underground
FROM ST. LOUIS:
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Take I-55 South to Exit 175 (Hwy A).
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Turn left at Hwy A.
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Turn left at Hwy 61/67.
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Turn right at Bailey Rd (2nd light).
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Turn right at Mississippi Rd (top of hill).
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Follow fence line on your left until you come to a dirt road
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What Time Does the Race Start?
Wave start begins at 9:10 a.m. & will proceed in 5 minute intervals. You & your friends get to pick your starting time up to a 11:00am start! Please fill in requested start time on form above or chose an available time wave on the online registration. We recommend walkers register for a start-time of 11:30 a.m. or later to avoid race congestion. PLEASE NOTE!!!!! The 9:00 and 9:05 waves are reserved SOLELY for the Extreme Quad runners. Participants are guaranteed a shirt if registered by February 8th.
When and where do I pick up my race packet?
Once participants have registered they can pick-up their racing packets on... - Friday, March 18th from 12pm-8pm at FLEET FEET - Des Peres
How can I register?
$50 through December 31, 2014. $60 until 3/17/16, $70 thereafter. Race day registration $70.00. Race Day registration ends at 11:00. Registration is limited to 1250 people.
What happens at the end of the race?
ALL finishers receive a finisher's medal and dri-fit t-shirt! The Extreme Quad runners will receive a Long Sleeve Dri-Fit Extreme Quad T-shirt & Extreme medal celebrating their survival!!! Plaques will be given for the overall male & female winners. Place medals will be awarded to age group winners. To receive an award, you cannot skip obstacles. There will be water available on the course and food bars will be available after the race.
Are there awards?
Awards for the Sandmine Challenge will be given to the top three men and women overall, as well as the top 3 men and women in the following age categories: 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over. To receive an award, you cannot skip obstacles. Awards will be given to the top 3 men and women overall in the Extreme Quad.
Can I volunteer?
If you would like to volunteer to set up the course or be a course marshal on race day, email jules@fleetfeetstlouis.com. Participants must be at least 14 years old on race day to enter. We will run in just about any conditions as the mine is protected from the weather, but we do reserve the right to cancel if we deem weather too extreme or dangerous for travel. No refunds. See our website for full rules. JOIN US on Facebook to see pictures of past races and to stay up to date on race information!