Gosh, I love a random little indy ultra! I added this race to my calendar as a training run. Emailed the RD the week of the race (and after he … MORE
Gosh, I love a random little indy ultra!
I added this race to my calendar as a training run. Emailed the RD the week of the race (and after he vetted me a bit on ultrasignup), he let me in!
Course: The 50k runs 10 x 5k loops on some mountain biking trails in Belmont, NC. The trail system is really well maintained, and the course is mostly runnable. My one complaint is that running 10 x over some flow trails with humps and jumps and burms is a little annoying. but I get it, IMBA built the trails for mountain bikes. Because it’s only a 5k loop – the only aid station is at the start/finish, which is adequate. I liked the loops because you’re never along on the trails, even if it got a little redundant.
Verdict: This is a great little race, good vibe, friendly, I think a great training run if you’re going for a fall longer race (Which I was). I would add this in again.
SWAG: runners got a knit cap, a medal, and included race photos (which is a nice perk).
Vibe: The RD makes this really fun. He’s got a ridiculous amount of energy, and I love it. I think this is one of his ‘easiest’ runs on his calendar – and he has much more technical ultras that he directs.
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Gosh, I love a random little indy ultra! I added this race to my calendar as a training run. Emailed the RD the week of the race (and after he … MORE
Gosh, I love a random little indy ultra!
I added this race to my calendar as a training run. Emailed the RD the week of the race (and after he vetted me a bit on ultrasignup), he let me in!
Course: The 50k runs 10 x 5k loops on some mountain biking trails in Belmont, NC. The trail system is really well maintained, and the course is mostly runnable. My one complaint is that running 10 x over some flow trails with humps and jumps and burms is a little annoying. but I get it, IMBA built the trails for mountain bikes. Because it’s only a 5k loop – the only aid station is at the start/finish, which is adequate. I liked the loops because you’re never along on the trails, even if it got a little redundant.
Verdict: This is a great little race, good vibe, friendly, I think a great training run if you’re going for a fall longer race (Which I was). I would add this in again.
SWAG: runners got a knit cap, a medal, and included race photos (which is a nice perk).
Vibe: The RD makes this really fun. He’s got a ridiculous amount of energy, and I love it. I think this is one of his ‘easiest’ runs on his calendar – and he has much more technical ultras that he directs.