Are you itching to try your hand -err- legs at trail or ultrarunning? Or maybe you’re on the hunt for a trail PR? THE 50K & HALF MIGHT JUST BE THE RACE FOR YOU.
If you’re looking for epic vistas or mega climbs and descents on mountains, that’s not this! Flatrock 50k & half is as good as it can get for your first ultra or trail race. Though it is definitely still a TRAIL race, and you will absolutely need to be able to read a map, follow markings, and pay attention, the trails here hit the sweet spot of flowing with hills that are just challenging enough to keep it interesting, while still allowing runners to throw down some fast times!
This is a true trail race! The route will take runners through undulating trails winding through miles upon miles of trees. The trails are not technical. As for the hills, they’re nothing that will take you longer than a minute or two to climb!
The 50k race will consist of 2 13.2 loops, and 1 5.2 mile loop. The half will consist of one loop. Both races will take runners to aid stations that are very accessible by their family and friends.
The 50/50 Challenge
Now for the REAL fun… Attention all you speedsters out there: If you’re feeling lucky or you’re hungry for a challenge, you can choose to sign up for the 50/50 challenge. This is NOT for the faint of heart, and NOT for the folks taking their time. The 50/50 challenge is incredibly tough, and so far we have only had one runner even come close to finishing it!
If you choose this option, when you complete your 50k, you will have the option of either keeping the 50k finish OR continuing for another 20 miles to snag a 50 MILE FINISH.
The challenge?
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE 50 MILES WITHIN THE 50K’s 9 HOUR STRICT CUTOFF! And once you commit, you’re locked in!
If you don’t? You get ZERO credit for either distance.
If you do? You get a super exclusive 50/50 challenge shirt & a free entry to come back and run again next year!
Think you got what it takes? It’s not easy, that’s for sure. No one has officially completed it yet, though one has come close. Many say it’s impossible. We’ll see!
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