This is a Boogie event. “Come with no expectations and you will not be disappointed.”
The May Madness 50K run is meant for a little twisted fun. That’s not to say it’s not serious. Where else do you get to run 10 consecutive 5Ks, add your times and possibly come out with your fastest 50K ever? Or your toughest. It will be an interesting mix of speed, endurance, patience, and smarts. Parts of it will be fun. Parts of it will be difficult. All of it will be a little insane.
Why should you come? You get to hang out with your running friends. You run only short 5Ks and take long breaks in between. And hang out with your running friends. Where else can you run an ultra all day and spend so much time sitting in your chair? The breaks do not count so you could get a new 50K PR.
Location is near Hoffman, North Carolina. Entrants will receive directions a couple days before the race.
Free camping Friday night. Come after 4 p.m. Both tents and campers welcome but no hook ups.
No dogs.
The course will be wheel-measured and approximately 5K. All natural. Sand, dirt, leaves, pine straw and such with no man-made coverings. Possible occasional horse droppings. Minimum shade. There is no water on the course. Feel free to take your bottle.
The aid station will have water, Gatorade, some snack food and some first aid supplies. This is an all day event. My snack food will not get you a finish. You should bring plenty of your favorite foods. That should include something for your dinner. There are no restaurants close by. Bring enough. It’s a long day and you will get hungry. I suggest a cooler with your personal aid station in whatever shade you can find. And bring plenty of ice for yourself.
Please know your limits. I cannot stress enough how much heat and humidity will be an issue. There is little shade on the course or at the start/finish area. Bring a chair and a pop up shelter to rest under between laps. Bring ice and use it to cool yourself between 5Ks. Drink something with electrolytes or do tablets. Bring bug repellent and sunscreen. A couple of beach towels might come in handy.
This event consists of 10 consecutive 5Ks. The first 5K will begin at 7:00 a.m. Subsequent 5Ks will begin at the top of each hour with the final tenth 5K starting at 4:00 p.m. There will be no early starts or late starts at any time. You must start with the group each hour or be out of the race. All ten 5Ks must be finished to be considered a May Madness 50K finisher.
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