Not A Sprint Ultra Races
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Not A Sprint Ultra Races
Not A Sprint Ultra Races is a timed endurance event produced by Throwing Bones and presented to benefit Cancer Active, Inc. The event offers three time-based options and counts laps on a paved out-and-back course that begins and ends at the Pavilion on Park Square in Forest City.
- 3 hour option
- 6 hour option
- 12 hour option
Each lap measures approximately 8.35 miles (about 4.17 miles out and 4.17 miles back) along the Thermal Belt Rail Trail. The route is paved with roughly 95 feet of total elevation change and about 35 percent of the course is shaded. Few road crossings exist; volunteers will direct traffic where needed. Road running shoes are recommended.
Aid stations are placed on course and stocked with water, Tailwind, snacks, and additional food at the Forest City aid station. Spindale aid station offers water and Tailwind. Drop bags are accepted at the Spindale aid station and returned to the Pavilion area after use. Porta potties or public restrooms are available at regular intervals along the route.
Rules and support details include pacer limits for the 12 hour race, support crews restricted to the Forest City aid area, and a transition area at the Pavilion timing pad. Dogs are not permitted on the course. Medical personnel will be on site and timing is chip based with mileage recorded at the turnaround and at the Pavilion.
Awards are given to the top three male and top three female individual finishers, to the top three teams, and every runner who completes 50 miles within the 12 hour event receives a Not A Sprint 50 mile belt buckle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
