DROP BAGS ALLOWED FOR THE 100, 52, & 32 ONLY!
Bighorn provides the specific tags and tape we want you to use at the DROP BAG DROP-OFF.
NOTE: 32 mile drop bags MUST be dropped at packet pick-up. Drop bags cannot be taken on the bus and dropped off before the start.
Drop Bag SIZE Regulation: We do not limit drop bag size because we want you to have everything you need out there HOWEVER, we do not allow coolers, tubs, or buckets. All drop bags must be soft sided. Please be considerate of size as they all need to fit on the cargo trailers!
Drop bag retrieval will be at Scott Park finish area on the SOUTH side on the volleyball court. Drop bags arrive as aid stations can get them there. Keep in mind Dryfork dropbags may not come in to Scott Park until after the cut off time of 4 PM. Drop bags will remain available to pick up until 8 pm on race day, after which they will be loaded and go Innominent Coffee House in Ranchester WY and be available for pick up at 7 AM Sunday morning.
- We recommend a drop bag at all 3 locations. Your CREW could easily have an unforeseen issue such as a flat tire, getting lost, or underestimating drive time, etc that doesn't allow them to arrive to an aid station on time to meet you. The crew can retrieve your drop bag from the aid station and use it as part of their crewing activities. Better to be safe than sorry on this.
- Bighorn Aid Stations are known for their amazing Volunteers and the selection of great trail food and drinks. If you rely on something special however, it needs to be packed in your drop bag. Aid stations could run out of some items. If you use GUs, Chews, Bars, or special hydration it should be packed in your drop bags.
- We recommend water proofing items inside your drop bags to keep critical items such as clothing from getting wet if exposed to unexpected thunder or snow storms at the aid station. As much as we try, we cannot guarantee that drop bags will not be exposed to weather conditions.
- No need to label your drop bags ahead of time. Volunteers at packet pick-up will help you clearly mark the drop bag with your name, runner number, and the aid station using a specified color of tape. Bighorn provides specific tape that we want you to use at the drop bag drop-off for organizational reasons. Again, for organizational reasons, please combine DryFork and Footbridge outbound and inbound bags into one larger bag. The aid stations have a very specific system for keeping bags organized on course. For 52 milers, having a drop bag at locations to drop items of clothing if it is getting hot is helpful even if you don’t think you need any drop bag supplies at that aid station.
- What should you put in a drop bag? Plan your race for best case and worst case scenarios. Figure out what to put in your drop bag according to your time predictions. Mountain weather is capricious and unpredictable. Have cold weather clothing (tights, long sleeve top, gloves, and shell with a hood) in each drop bag location. We recommend having a pair of spare socks in each drop bag as well as an emergency plastic waterproof poncho. Extra shoes are a luxury, but at JAWS you will get wet within a mile of leaving the station on the return so may not be necessary. Extra shoes should be in Sally's Foot Bridge and Dryfork drop bags. Note, The race does not provide sun screen.
- It is good to separate items in your drop bag by category so you can easily find your supplies, Consider using separate plastic bags for small items or specific categories. Place a list of "absolutely do NOT leave behind" items such as lights in your bag so you don’t forget critical items as you leave. It is imperative you take lights, long sleeves and pants out of Sally's Footbridge. It is recommended you take gloves and a beanie as well. Have extra batteries and backup lights in JAWS drop bags and additional batteries for the return at Sally's Footbridge
- Other supplies or items to consider that may not be available at an aid station: special gels or food items that you deem essential, ball caps, medications and salt tabs, duct tape, chafing lube, sunscreen, bug spray, face and body wipes, wash cloths and towels for feet...