Craig Ela, left, and Rick Abradi unload equipment Friday while preparing for the Riverlands 100 race in Turner. Volunteers have been helping all week to prepare for this weekend’s 100-mile trail run. Diverting water from this past week’s rain away from the trails has been a big part of that effort, said Tom Labonte of Lewiston. “Wet areas will be another obstacle, but that is all part of it,” said Mindy Slovinsky of Trail Monster Running. One hundred and forty competitors have registered to compete in the race that begins at 6 a.m. Saturday and continues Sunday. “It is a huge amount of work,” Abradi said. “But by this time Sunday, I will be watching all the finishers and it will be pretty satisfying.” Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Bucky Love and Mindy Slovinsky show their appreciation Friday for “Dumpy,” the 1993 Hijet Climber that is key to getting supplies on course for the Riverlands 100 in Turner. Tom Labonte of the Turner Timberland ATV Club volunteers his time and his Japanese-made truck each year to help haul gear into the trail system at Riverlands State Park for the 100-mile trail run that begins Saturday. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Course markers for the Riverlands 100 indicate that the 100-mile trail race is not quite over. The sign could also be directed at the volunteers preparing for this weekend’s race. “It’s gonna be a long day,” said Tom Labonte of Lewiston. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal