PRIZE MONEY and AWARDS
HARES
1st Place Male — $15,000
2nd Place Male — $8,500
3rd Place Male — $5,000
4th Place Male — $3,500
5th Place Male — $1,500
6th Place Male – $1,000
7th Place Male – $500
1st Place Female — $15,000
2nd Place Female — $8,500
3rd Place Female — $5,000
4th Place Female — $3,500
5th Place Female — $1,500
6th Place Female – $1,000
7th Place Female – $500
More Details…..
• Masters Premium (over 40) — $1,000 (minimum 4 starters) • Seniors Premium (over 50) -$500 (minimum 4 starters)
• Both male and female, top 7 prize money requires 30 starters each.
• All women over 50 and men over 60 (Tortoises and Hares) who are official finishers earn free entry into the 2024 race.
The small print….
To avoid 30% withholding on your prize money, U.S. and Resident Foreign Athletes must provide a form W‐9 with valid social security number. A Form 1099 will be issued at year end to all athletes receiving compensation of $600 or more in a given year. All athletes who are citizens of foreign countries, also known as non‐resident athletes (NRAs) will be subject to 30% withholding of the total prize money as required by the IRS. This amount will be credited toward any US taxes owed at year end. If a NRA is interested in trying to lower the withholding rate, they may apply for a Central Withholding Agreement at least 45 days prior to event.
For more information please visit the IRS’s web‐site at https://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International‐Taxpayers/Taxation‐of‐Foreign‐Athletes‐and‐Entertainers
New this year – Win an additional $5,000 in the Run, Rabbit, Run Team Challenge!
Rules for the Team Challenge*:
- A team consist of one woman and one man.
- Fastest combined times win! Both runners must finish within the allowed time!
- Both team members must run as Hares in our 100 mile race and follow all Hare rules.
- You must provide us with your team names no later than September 4, 2023 (you can switch or change until then).
- Winning team receives $5,000 ($2,500 per runner). Second place team $2,500. Third place team $1,000. All entrants are still eligible for individual prize money!
* Must be a minimum of five teams entered in the Team Challenge.
Predict the Top Male & Female Hare and Top Male & Female 50 Miler and win $500!
- You must correctly predict all 4 winners – 100 Male and Female Hares, 50 Mile Male and Female!
- All 50 and 100 milers are eligible (one entry per runner). AND you must complete your race within your time limit!
- Entries must be submitted by email, no later than midnight Sunday, September 10, 2023. Just list events and the names (i.e., 100 mile Male Hare – Donnie Darko)
While we will do our best to keep the ultrasignup list as current as possible with last minute entries and withdrawals, hey – no promises! It’s all part of the fun! Harvey’s handicapping hints below will help get you started.
Can you predict the winners? Send us your picks and win $500! Bonus: Pick the top team as well and win another $500!
HARVEY HANDICAPS THE 2023 HARES – MEN
HARVEY HANDICAPS THE 2023 HARES – WOMEN
HARVEY HANDICAPS THE 2023 50 MILE – MEN
HARVEY HANDICAPS THE 2023 50 MILE – WOMEN
1. Rick Davey, 33, C0. – First male here last year, only behind Georgia Porter, who opts for the 100; and third here previously. Focusses on this and knows course. Appears to be his to lose. The pick.
2. Will Davis, 29. Co. – Almost always in the hunt and he’s young enough to improve. Would be no surprise.
3. John Dragon 28, Pennsylvania – Lightly raced east coaster but has been running out west. Suspect he’s primed for this. Could surprise.
4. Scott Mehring, 33, Co. – On the podium in all his races last couple years and and recent winner Behind the Rocks 50 Miler. Another with a shot in a wide open field.
5. Jackson McElroy, 24, C0. – Youngster shows only two results but looks like he could be any sort. Not without a chance.
6. Tim Smith, 42, California – That second at Leona Divide good enough to put him in the hunt. Another one of the ones in a wide open field.
4. Andrea Wilhelm, 42, Co. – Local runner knows course well and was 4th here two years back, 6th in 2019. Should be in the hunt again.
5. Olivia Durant, 32, Kansas– Yeah, we know she’s a flat lander and shows only one ultra but that 50K in Silverton may be good enough to win this. Dangerous.
Team Entrants
1. Becca Orig/Drew Jennings – The Front Range Phonies
2. Kaitlyn Yonke/Steve Cornelius – Team Bill – Running for MS
3. Karen Holland/Jesse Lang – The Jackrabbits
4. Corrin Shalvoy/Drew Antonisse – Team Tomboy
5. Kaley Holyfield/Michael Huntington – Team Happy Jack-Asses
6. Georgia Porter/Dave Stevens – Team OutRunYa
7. Brianna Grigsby/Alex Docta – Aspire to Inspire
8. Tara Dower/Jimmy Elam – Hazel and Fiver
9. Zoe Rom/Sean Van Horn – Team #StayWet
10. Salynda Heinl/John Herrick -The Deatheaters
11. Dalton McCurdy/Devon Olsen – The Double D’s
12. Taylor Refferts/Adam Loomis – Resisting a Rest
13. Gina Myers/Sam Collins – The Three “D’s”
14. Natalie Bond/Wes Martin – The Missouligans
15. Nicole Bitter/ Arlen Glick – The Flatlanders
16. Kristi Knecht/Patrick Parsels
17. Sarah Ostaszewski/Logan Williams
18. Denise Bourassa/Dan Barger – Team Elderbuns
19. Carrie Stafford/Michael Wirth – Last Minute Drama