Can you beat the clock?
Join us at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg, WV for the annual running of The Final Countdown Tribute! This unique race experience that has something for everyone. From new runners to experienced ultra runners, the start will be a cinch. But the longer you last, the more the Countdown will demand from you. And all we ask is that you demand the most of yourself, holding off your own “Final Countdown” as long as possible.
A huge shoutout to Jeff and Jeremy from The Ultra Running Guys. They organized ‘The Final Countdown’ in NC for 4 years. I reached out to them and they have allowed us to “steal” their idea! Bringing this fun and challenging race to WV!!!!
You are invited to this unique race experience that has something for everyone. From new runners to experienced ultra runners, the start will be a cinch. But the longer you last, the more the Countdown will demand from you. And all we ask is that you demand the most of yourself, holding off your own “Final Countdown” as long as possible.
The course is a 1.33 mile loop located on the property of Amani Brewery. Their grass path is taken care of and mowed all year round. It is a smooth, fast trail, with a small hill or two. Every lap, all runners leave together and must complete the loop in the allotted time. If you finish the loop before the Countdown completes, you can take a break, grab a drink, check your social media, or whatever it is you want to do.
One thing though. Each lap will get slightly faster than the last. We will start with the first lap at 20 minutes (15:02/mile pace), and for each successive lap the countdown will be 20 seconds shorter, forcing you to go a little bit faster each lap. If you don’t make it back before the Countdown reaches “0”, your adventure is over. But we would love for you to hang out and root on the remaining competitors. The race ends when only one runner returns before the completion of “The Final Countdown.”
To get the most out of yourself, you will need to plan to be conservative enough so that you can have fuel in the tank to turn the jets on in the end.
If you are ready for your Countdown to begin, register today.
Course Map
Course is all on a close mowed path. Participants will run .67 miles out and then retrace their steps and run .67 miles back to the start/finish line.
Aid Stations
There will be one aid station at the start/finish line of the 1.33 mile loop. We will be sure to have plenty of goodies available, but if you have any special favorites, make sure to bring them along for the day. You will be able to set up your own Aid Station near the start/finish line. Each runner will be able to have a 10×10 foot area.
SWAG
Runners registration includes:
-SILO Blue Dry Drop 10L FCT bag
-Green Topo Shoe Bag Lite
-Custom race bib
-Custom finisher awards for all finishers
-Custom podium award for the winner (Top Male AND Top Female)
-First beer or beverage free at Amani Brewing
-Post-race refreshments
-Quality event put on by 2Lowe Run Co and Amani Brewing
-Fun family experience
-Live music after race
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