Ran it with Janet 50K Manassus, VA   Jun 6, 2020

The Ran It With Janet 50K is an annual event that takes place on National Trails Day, the first Saturday in June. The event is intended primarily as a fatass/fun-run style event with a goal of raising funds and gathering supplies to benefit the Embry Rucker Community Shelter of Reston, VA.

The course starts and finishes from the Brownsville Picnic Area pavilion on the western side of Manassas National Battlefield Park of Manassas, VA. Consisting of three loops on a variety of surface including pavement, dirt, fire road cleared trail, gravel, and mowed back access roads, elevation is fairly flat at under 600 feet per loop making it a great 50K for first timers and those transitioning to trail from typical road marathons. In addition to aid available at the start/finish area, there are two aid stations located at Stone Bridge just over 4 miles into a loop, and the Unfinished Railroad at 7.5 miles.

The start and finish of the Ran It With Janet 50K is the Brownsville Picnic Area on the west side of the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Accessible from Groveton road, this spacious area provides for ample parking, has a pavilion, and bathroom facilities.

The course progresses in a counter-clockwise direction. Miles 1 through 8 follow the outer perimeter portions of the First and Second Manassas Trails. Aid Stations will be setup at approximately:
Miles 0/10.5/21 – Start/Finish
Miles 4.5/15.1/25.6 – Stone Bridge
Miles 7.9/18.4/28.9 – Unfinished Railroad

The Ran It With Janet 50K seeks to raise awareness of homelessness, and raise funds to be directed to Cornerstones to help this great organization provide relief to those in need of assistance. In addition to registering for the event here on Ultra-Signup, please consider a direct donation to ERCS.