When will the entire course be marked and open for pre-ride?
There are two designated pre-ride weekends before the race which will be announced via email to all those who have registered and posted on our Event Details page in August after permissions from landowners are obtained.
Is there a way to pre-ride the course before the course is open?
You won’t be able to ride the short section on private land at the top of Strawberry Mountain, but you can ride the majority of the course by taking FR 428 past the 428A turn and straight to the intersection with Fossil Creek Road. Turn right and enter the community of Strawberry. When you come to Fuller Road take a right and continue down to where it intersects with Ralls, so that you are back on the race course. You can continue on Fuller and make the first right to head up the hill so that you can turn around at the gate and ride it down, or you can continue onto Ralls and ride the rest of the course.
Do you have a Feed Zone/drop bag and how does it work?
We have a drop bag service. Put what you need for the racecourse in a bag marked with your plate number and place in the box next to registration. Your bag will be trucked up to the aid station #1, which you will pass by on each lap. Water is also available at all the aid stations. At the venue after the race there is a Hydration Station with sports drink and various fruits to help you re-hydrate.
I would like to donate. How do I do that?
You can use the donation button on the top of this page, choose to donate during registration or you can mail a check to Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction PO Box 67 Pine AZ 85544.
What do I do if I need to make a change to my registration?
Use the change link that was included in your registration confirmation email. If you no longer have the confirmation email, email us at races@psfuelreduction.org.
If I can't ride in the race can I get a refund?
Our policy is no refunds. However, you can defer for 1 year or transfer your registration to another person.
To transfer use your personal change link that was included in your registration confirmation email and enter the new runner’s registration information. If you no longer have the change link contact the race director.
If you would like to defer for one year please contact the race director. You will be given a credit in the form of a voucher that will be valid for the following year’s race. The value of the credit will be the full fees you paid during registration less any donation you made during registration.
Any change or deferment must be made on or before the Wednesday before the race.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed on the racecourse.
Pets are allowed at the venue/barn and in the Tonto National Forest. However, dogs must be kept on a leash not exceeding 6 in length.
Will breakfast or coffee be available for purchase early before the race?
We are currently working on signing up vendors. Please check back later.
Where can I get info on the Kid’s Race?
Kids race to be announced.
Where can we camp and is there a fee, registration or size limit?
Camping
You can camp in the arena adjacent to the barn and finish line for the race weekend for $30. See the Event Details page for more information.
Also, free camping is available in the Tonto National Forest adjacent to the parking area. The turnoff to the parking area is to the west about 1/10 of a mile north of Hwy 87 mile post 266. It is not marked, so look for the dirt road. You are in the right area if you see a water bladder after crossing a cattle guard. Follow any of the dirt roads leaving the large open parking area to locate a camping spot. Note that this is not an established campground. Portable restrooms and a hand wash station will be placed in the area Friday afternoon for your use. Be sure to check the Pine-Strawberry Fire Department for fire restrictions prior to your arrival.
What lodging is available?
Our sponsor, the Lodge at 5600 is an excellent choice. Also, we recommend the Beeline Guest House. There are many other cabin rentals in the Pine area. Check www.vrbo.com and www.airbnb.com
