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Qu’est-ce que c’est? 12 h Run
Charleston, SC
July 4th, 2008
Friday
The Qu’est-ce que c’est? 12 h Run will take place in Hampton Park, an inter-city park in Charleston SC. It will be conducted on an asphalt fitness trail, which meanders through the park. It is measured at 1.03 miles and it is not certified. This will be the 4th time we have run a 12h ultra in the park.
The name “Qu'est-ce que c'est? was chosen for a number of reasons, however the director has difficulty recalling the exact reasons. Some runners speculate the French phrase meaning, “What is it?” (or more literally “What it is?”) was chosen to reflect the difficulty in conceptualizing the distance of the initial run of 50 K. Others believe it refers to a popular song, “Psycho Killer”, by the Talking Heads. One runner said, ”It probably just rhymes with 50 K.” Besides the race director’s liking to say Qu’est-ce que c’est?, another reason the name has been maintained is to continue irritating some runners who have difficulty pronouncing it.
Start Date & Time: Friday, July 4th, 2008 7:00 AM
Finish Date & Time: Friday, July 4th, 2008 7:00 PM
Start & Finish: Main gazebo. You can store equipment and aid at the gazebo.
Course: Flat, paved asphalt footpath. Accurately measured to 1.03 miles. There is approximately 6-8 ft elevation per loop, so it’s basically flat. The course will be open to the public and a few walkers and runners will be present (and an occasional biker may use the course.)
Lap Counting: You will be responsible for marking your own laps using a marker on a leader board each time around the course. You may bring someone to count and mark for you, but lap counters will not be provided for you.
Last lap: At the end of 12 h, you will receive credit for the number of laps that you have completed. There will be no credit for partial laps.
Fee: $60* before June 30th. $160.00 after June 30. Limit 25 runners.
Shirts: Some kind of stupid garment.
Awards: Unique one of a kind custom award plaques.
Food/Fluids: The usual complete array of ultra fluids and fuels.
Restrooms: There will be one port-a-let toilet on the course and two public restrooms nearby.
Registration: Please complete the attached entry form by and send a check for $60.00. Send to:
Alex Morton,
1123 Morning Glory Ct.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464-9007
Home: 843.881.1595
e-mail: alexandermorton@yahoo.com
* Post-race cash rebates may be available for selected runners based on complex formula consisting of past and present performances, financial hardship, attitude, type of vehicle currently being used, as well as some other vague discriminating factors.
See Page: "Now Available: Rebates"
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