NEW START TIME Designed to Accomodate Young Trekkers

Willsboro, NY (May 17)-  With more than 100 trekkers, racers and Kindersprinters- widely ranging in terms of age, size, speed and goals- Patch Sprint officials have added a fifth start.      Non-competing hikers who feel they need a bit of a head start on the field are free to begin their trek at 7:30am.  "We've been tossing this idea around for a few years," said race director Greg Henderson, "and when we got a request a few days ago, we decided to go with it."

EARLY BIRD START      The supplemental start is scheduled for 7:30am.  However, it will be an "informal, unofficiated start," according to Henderson.      The early time is for trekkers only; more specificly, young trekkers who are being accompanied by their parents.  This year's Patch Sprint has realized a huge increase in trekkers who are ages eleven and younger.  The following policies are in effect for the early bird start: - You must give advance notice (please Email us with your request. - The official race starter will not be present at the start.  Likewise, there will not be an official Bare mountain timer in place at that time and, possibly, a Rattlesnake timer.  Trekkers are responsible for keeping their own time. -  Aid supplies at the 1812 Homestead will not be available, at least for the first pass-through.      Please re-check you start time by clicking here, and contact us as soon as possible of you request a change.

2009 PATCH SPRINT STARTS 7:30-  Special pre-approved Trekkers 8:00-  Trekkers and selected Racers 9:00-  Racers 10:00-  Elite Racers 11:00-  Kindersprinters (base of Pok-O-Moonshine)

WHAT'S YOUR NUMBER?      By virtue of his victory at the 2008 Patch Sprint, Men's Open racer Jason Fiegl will sport race #1.       Race numbers will reflect finishing order from the most recent Patch Sprint.  As of today, the top five numbers are as follows:                         #1- Fiegl      #2- Kobak       #3- Starkey                     #4- Herbert      #5- Richardson     #6- Ross      These numbers may change over the next few days, as late registrants enter the field.  However, the deadline to secure your number will be Wednesday May 20, at 1:00pm.  After that, if there are remaining openings in the race, those participants will be put at the back of the numerical queue.

Fiegl is in pursuit of a record sixth Patch Sprint title.

PATCH BRIEFS: Please complete your liability waiver form.  Racers and trekkers will not be allowed on to the course without doing this.  You can find the waiver, and much more information on this year's event HERE... Weather update:  The preliminary forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions, with temps. in the upper 60's for Saturday morning's race.... Registration is still open, with some 17 spots remaining for racers/trekkers; six for Kindersprinters; or a toal of 23 for all participants (racers, trekkers, volunteers or party guests)... COMING UP TOMORROW:  A final Notice to all Patch Sprint Participants TUESDAY:  Lodging Assignments and a Housing Policy Letter WEDNESDAY:  Danny Sheridan's 2009 Patch Predictions Questions and comments:  Please Email Greg or Tim at:  patchsprint@yahoo.com

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