Crowdfunding the Copper Kings 100

Wes Plate (previous guest on Singletrack) is turning is passion for really long races into becoming a race director. On the show Wes and I talked a bit about the motivation and inspiration for this course he created. Now Wes is looking for a bit of help to get the birth of the race over the finish line, if you want to bear with me as I butcher metaphors here:

The challenge is in paying for all the tents, tables, water containers, communications equipment, coolers, course marking supplies, and on and on for stuff like that. To get set up for the initial year will cost far more than registrations will bring in.
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It costs a lot to start a big event like this, so we’re looking to our friends, family, and other interested enthusiasts to raise these startup funds. This investment will mean future editions of this event can be paid for with registrations and sponsorships.

The Indiegogo campaign is open until the end of March, of you can spare a few bucks, help Wes get this brand new event off the ground and onto the regular calendar of 100 mile races in North America.