FAQ for my next Trail Run.

I am a member of a group called the Kansas City Trail Nerds.  Basically, a bunch of nature loving, granola eaters who do trail maintenance and run races in the woods. Some of my favorite things.  I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share the questions people ask before we do on a PRACTICE run, this isn't even a race.

Alt Chili Run FAQ:
How much is the run? $5, which the Trail Nerds will donate to ERTA, a trail-building organization.

Why aren't there bib numbers? Because it's a fun run not a race.

Where does this start? In parking lot.

Is it timed? No

How will I know where I'm going?  There will be some markings at any intersection where you have to make a choice. We have pace leaders - Scott, Travis, Matty and Brian ,John King and Beth Hilt will course sweep to keep you headed in the correct direction. Michael Ruder also knows the course . If you get lost  you can
always dip out of the woods and get on the road which will have markings for the Chili Run which starts at 9am.

Where are the bathrooms? Down the steps in the James P. Davis Center

The bathrooms aren't open-- what should I do? Here is a baby wipe-- check out the woods.

Will there be water stations? No

Will non trail shoes work on this course. Sure, but you should join the Trail nerds and get a 20% discount  on trail shoes at GGRS.

Will I slip? The weather isn't set to get nasty until Sunday, but after that we "screw" our shoes. But there will not be a screwing station for this run, this year.

What is the course like? It is the same loop as the Winter Psycho/Toto race and consists of quite a
bit of bridle trails. You'll have to head down some pretty steep treacherous stuff, but that's part of the fun. The Trail Nerds support ERTA, an organization that builds sustainable single track and hope that in the future we'll have better trails!

Is there an Aid station?  No we've never had one and no one dehydrated. Make sure you bring water or run with a friend who has a hydration device.

Where is the Chili?  In the James P Davis center. Pay $5 and enjoy. Sophia ate 4 bowls one year.

One for each mile (she had a tough year, but met Bad Ben and fell in love
with him !)

 Proud to be a Trail Nerd.