{"id":19376,"date":"2018-05-09T12:48:30","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T19:48:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/trailhead\/?page_id=19376"},"modified":"2024-06-02T16:09:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-02T22:09:48","slug":"selection-process-explained","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/trailhead\/races\/ridge-run\/selection-process-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Selection Process Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div class='clear'><\/div><div id='sub_menu1' class='av-submenu-container header_color  av-sticky-submenu container_wrap sidebar_right'   style='z-index:301'><div class='container av-menu-mobile-active '><a href='#' class='mobile_menu_toggle' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8a5' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><span class='av-current-placeholder'>Menu<\/span><\/a><ul id=\"menu-ridge-run\" class=\"av-subnav-menu av-submenu-pos-center\"><li id=\"menu-item-19380\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/trailhead\/races\/ridge-run\/selection-process-explained\/\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Selection Process Explained<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-35798\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/BRIDGERRIDGERUN\/Page-3\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Entry Instructions<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-2544\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/trailhead\/races\/ridge-run\/course-info-and-maps\/\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Course Info and Maps<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-2547\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/trailhead\/races\/ridge-run\/runner-requirements-and-race-day\/\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Runner Requirements and Race Day<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-2545\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/trailhead\/races\/ridge-run\/course-records-and-statistics\/\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Course Records and Statistics<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-9691\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/trailhead\/races\/ridge-run\/results\/\"><span class=\"avia-bullet\"><\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-text\">Results<\/span><span class=\"avia-menu-fx\"><span class=\"avia-arrow-wrap\"><span class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class='sticky_placeholder'><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_1' class='avia-section alternate_color avia-section-small avia-shadow av-section-color-overlay-active avia-bg-style-scroll   container_wrap sidebar_right' style = 'background-color: #6e8daa; '  ><div class='av-section-color-overlay-wrap'><div class='av-section-color-overlay' style='opacity: 1; background-image: url(https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/themes\/enfold\/images\/background-images\/diagonal-thin-light.png); background-repeat: repeat;'><\/div><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-19376'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-equal-height-column-flextable -flextable' ><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div style='padding-bottom:0px;font-size:20px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4  blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  av-inherit-size '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >SELECTION PROCESS EXPLAINED<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div style='height:45px' class='hr hr-invisible  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1' class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'   ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-19376'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2' class='avia-section main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling avia-bg-style-scroll   container_wrap sidebar_right'   ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-19376'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-equal-height-column-flextable -flextable' style='margin-top:-60px; margin-bottom:0px; '><div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top first  \" style='padding:30px; background-color:#ffffff; border-radius:0px; '><p><span class=\"av_font_icon avia_animate_when_visible  av-icon-style-  avia-icon-pos-left \" style=\"color:#c3512f; border-color:#c3512f;\"><a href='https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/trailhead\/club\/history\/'   class='av-icon-char' style='font-size:40px;line-height:40px;' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue81f' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<div style='height:40px' class='hr hr-invisible  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  ><p>The number of runners, is limited by the permit we receive from the US Forest Service.\u00a0 There are over twice as many applicants as there are available spots in the race.\u00a0 Unfortunately not everyone who applies will get in.\u00a0 A system has been developed by the selection committee that supports hardworking volunteers, local non-profit organizations, and still gives everyone that applies a chance to participate.\u00a0 It is a process that is fair and supports the spirit of the Bridger Ridge Run.<\/p>\n<h4>Automatic entry is granted to three groups<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Previous winners of the Bridger Ridge Run<\/li>\n<li>10 time finishers of the Bridger Ridge Run<\/li>\n<li>Various raffle winners of non-profit organization such as Reach, Eagle Mount, HAVEN, Cancer Support Community, the Museum of the Rockies, Gallatin Valley Land Trust, and HER.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>Preferential status is given to the following people<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Volunteers<\/strong><br \/>\nThis race is put on by volunteers. The water and other supplies at aid stations are hauled to the Ridge by volunteers. The folks at each aid station are volunteers. The sweepers, who make sure every runner gets off the Ridge safely, are volunteers. The Race Director is a volunteer. To increase your chances of getting into the run, come out and volunteer, work and aid station, help us haul water, or sweep. We support those that give their time to help us put on this community event.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Last Year Unsuccessful\u00a0 Lottery Applicats (ULA).<br \/>\n<\/strong>If you applied for entry the previous year and were not accepted, you have a much better chance of getting in the following year. All Unsuccessful Lottery Applicants from last year (ULA) are verified by the selection committee. If you indicate that you are a ULA and the selection committee finds that you are not, you will be disqualified from the lottery.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>All Other Runners<\/h4>\n<p>Lottery &#8211; All other runners will be selected through a fair electronic random selection process.<\/p>\n<h4>The Essay<\/h4>\n<p>Only 150 words, might increase your chances of getting you into the race, but if you choose not to write one, it doesn\u2019t lower your chances in the lottery.\u00a0 Every essay is read and discussed by the selection committee.\u00a0 When there are 600 plus entries, it is a long process.\u00a0 If you supply a compelling reason for entry, tell a good story, or remind us that you worked an aid station last year, swept, or hauled water several times, you might be granted automatic entry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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href=\"https:\/\/winddrinkers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/BRR2022_Runner_Waves.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2022 Wave Assignments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montana.edu\/news\/mountainsandminds\/article.html?id=7804\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">History of the Ridge Run and Ed Anacker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bridgerridgerun.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bridger Ridge blog (independently maintained)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style='height:15px' class='hr hr-invisible  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-no-styling  noHover  av-overlay-on-hover   avia-align-center '  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><a href='http:\/\/muddydogsports.blogspot.ae\/' class='avia_image'   target=\"_blank\" ><div class='av-image-caption-overlay'><div class='av-caption-image-overlay-bg' 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