Run as much as you like in 10 hours OR stop when you want… Half Marathon, Marathon, First Ultra? It’s your decision.
The course is a 1/2 mile lighted oval consisting of a dirt track covered with finely crushed limestone. This is a horse track that is used to pull those little buggies.
This is a night time run. Run, jog, walk, rest, stop and start as much as you’d like.
The objective is to see how far you can go; however, you can stop at any time if you’ve reached your goal or if you’ve had enough.
HIGHLIGHTS
CHIP TIMING SYSTEM will keep your distance recorded. We will display your distance continually at the timing tent. Check the monitor as you run by.
No traffic, no hills, no roots, no hard running surface.
NO HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOU.
LARGE AID STATION on the track. We have a fully stocked station, containing the normal snacks and fruit plus salty items such as pretzels and chips, soda & PB&J sandwiches are a staple. Grilled cheese sandwiches, bacon, and so much other good food to keep you going.
Bring your own fluids containers. We try hard to not use any cups. You can leave your container at your course-side table, or if you don’t have a table, at the table by the aid station (be sure to put your name on it).
REASONS FOR RUNNING RUTS
Great training venue for practice at running at night… calibrate your nighttime nutrition needs, get used to being up all night for that upcoming 100 miler (Tunnel Hill) or 24 hour race. Perfect social running event with serious results. You can feel safe due to all the runners around you. Unlike marathons, and non-loop events, you see your friends the entire time, giving you opportunities to run or walk with some runners you’d never get to run with.
This could possibly be the course you’ll set a personal best for whatever distance you run. Knowing that your vehicle is close by, you have the confidence to keep going.
On Site Parking, either in the huge parking lot, or right on the grass infield. No hotel needed.
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Round and round, and round…and round
Overall Rating: Not my jam, but ok! Course Difficulty: Easy squeezy. This course is run on a 1/2 mile horse racing track. Crushed limestone fines that were pretty soft after … MORE
Overall Rating: Not my jam, but ok!
Course Difficulty: Easy squeezy. This course is run on a 1/2 mile horse racing track. Crushed limestone fines that were pretty soft after a massive run.
Course scenery: Basically none. It was in a fairgrounds with typical fencing and grass infield.
Race Production: Very good. Everything was where it was supposed to be and when it was supposed to be there. Pre-race communication email had all necessary information. One aid station with most things you could want.
Race Swag: Ok. T-shirt, finisher medal was not great, hat, draw string bag.
My Performance: Ok. Had a race that cancelled and opted for this one as a replacement. Was tired and achy from the 50 miler last week, and decided to call it at 40 miles and live to fight another day. Walked the last 5 miles.
Final notes: I needed to get some night miles in during a low key event and this fit the bill. A person would really have to love this format to do these races on a continual basis, I don’t like this format that much. As far as a venue to get some chip timed miles in, it gets the job done; as far a being highly enjoyable – not my thing.