Schuetzen NEIN! Endurance Run
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Schuetzen NEIN! Hour Endurance Run
Schuetzen NEIN! is a small, old-school endurance event in Davenport, IA where participants run as many miles as possible within a nine hour time limit. The event is held on a repeating trail loop at Schuetzen Park and offers both solo and team relay options.
Event formats:
- 9 hour solo endurance run
- 9 hour relay for teams up to three runners
The course is a 0.85 mile trail loop with about 125 to 150 feet of elevation gain per loop. The loop is mostly dirt and chipped rock single track with stair sections and some short grass sections. The organizers state the event proceeds in all weather.
A low registration fee covers basic race services including abundant aid at the start/finish, hot food, and cold beverages, plus a custom race shirt. Finishers can qualify for the Schuetzen Spanker award at specified mileage thresholds: 50k or more for solo runners and 50 miles or more for relay teams. The event makes a guaranteed donation to Schuetzen Park; past events have donated close to $10,000.
Registration is online only; there is no race morning registration. The organizer maintains a waitlist when the event is full and notifies waitlisters by email. No refunds or bib transfers are allowed. A deferral option provides a 100% rollover credit for the following year if requested by the stated deadline. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
