No Bull Around
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About the race
No Bull Around is a timed endurance running event at Willow Creek State Recreation Area near Pierce, Nebraska. The event offers multiple race durations:
- 48 hours
- 24 hours
- 12 hours
- 6 hours
- 3 hours
The course is an out-and-back on the Limestone Hike/Bike Trail. Each loop consists of 2 miles out and 2 miles back for a 4 mile loop. The Start/Finish and main aid station are at the Warren G. Otto Picnic Area boat launch. The campground serves as the turnaround and a crew access point.
Race support includes a staffed main aid station and an unmanned aid station at the campground stocked with water, ice, Tailwind sports drink, and snacks. Food available throughout the event includes chips, cookies, boiled potatoes, fresh fruit, grilled cheese made to order, peanut butter and jelly options, and scheduled hot meals such as pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, quesadillas, ramen, soup, and spaghetti. Hot meals include vegan or vegetarian options.
Willow Creek SRA sits on a 700 acre reservoir and provides multiple camping options including electric and basic sites and equestrian sites. Willow Way Campground has 165 electric sites. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water, a dump and fill station (located about 5 miles away in Pierce), restrooms, showers, and laundry. About half the campsites can be reserved; the rest are first come, first served with payment via on site iron ranger boxes.
Top male and female finishers in each category receive custom award plaques by Richter’s Design. There are no cash prizes. Race swag includes a Beast Trail Racing speed cup, a sun proof long sleeve shirt, time specific medals or buckles, trucker hats, and face gaiters. Time specific awards are given by distance: 48 and 24 hour entrants earn a buckle, 12 hour entrants earn a medal, and 6 and 3 hour entrants earn wooden medals. Pacers are permitted for longer events once the participant reaches specified elapsed times; pacers are not allowed for the 6 hour and 3 hour races. Registered participants may qualify for discounts for military, first responders, and donors and are required to provide proof of eligibility within 24 hours of registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
