Hell Mary is a test of speed discipline and heat management on a flat, unforgiving course. You can run fast. The heat decides if you can last. With no hills and no technical terrain to hide behind, Hell Mary strips endurance racing down to its essentials: pacing restraint, hydration strategy, …
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Hell Mary is a test of speed discipline and heat management on a flat, unforgiving course. You can run fast. The heat decides if you can last.
With no hills and no technical terrain to hide behind, Hell Mary strips endurance racing down to its essentials: pacing restraint, hydration strategy, and respect for sustained heat exposure. The course rewards efficiency early and punishes impatience later. Those who finish strong aren’t always the fastest—they’re the ones who understand how to manage speed when conditions turn against them.
Course
- 1-mile flat loop
- Open field with minimal shade
- Optional creek access near the loop for cooling
- Approximate elevation gain: 10–20 feet per mile
- Each participant will be assigned a designated 10×10 personal aid area.
🌙 12-Hour Night Run
We’ve added a 12-Hour Night division for athletes who want to train specifically for night racing. Ideal for runners preparing for 100 milers and multi-day events. Same flat loop, same heat-soaked suffering—just replaced with darkness and solitude
Rules
- This is a NO AID COURSE.
- No food, drink, ice, gear, pacing, or assistance of any kind on the loop
- No handoffs while moving
- Receiving aid anywhere outside your designated aid area will result in immediate disqualification. This applies to runners, ruckers, friends, family, and crew. No warnings.
- No volunteers on the course. If you want to run a lap somewhere there are other locations on the farm that the RD can show you. The course is just for the runners.
Food
In the spirit of community, we encourage participants to bring a dish to share. Our events often feature an impressive spread, with awards for the best entrée, dessert, and snack—winners receive free entry to a future race. While bringing a dish is optional, it enhances the experience for all.
Additionally, we will provide smoked BBQ, a vegetarian meal, water, and Scratch at the water stations. The BBQ will be smoked on-site for that fresh, authentic flavor.
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