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PHASE ONE//ENDURANCE FEST
PHASE ONE//ENDURANCE FEST is a multi-distance event held in Spokane, Washington. The competition takes place at a location featuring a 1.56-mile lap course. Participants can choose from a wide variety of distances and timed challenges, including:
- 101 Miler: A 65-lap race with a 32-hour cutoff.
- 100 Kilometer: A 40-lap race with a 24-hour cutoff.
- 50 Kilometer: A 20-lap race.
- 24 Hour Run: A timed event to complete as many laps as possible.
- 10K Run/Ruck: A 4-lap event where ruck participants carry up to 45 pounds.
- 5 Kilometer: A 2-lap race.
- Zero Dark Ultra: Timed night runs of 12 hours, 6 hours, or 1 hour.
- Survive the Night: A 4-mile route run every hour on the hour until sunrise.
- Kiddo - Sprint the Hill: A 0.6-mile run for children.
The event provides a semi-stocked aid station offering liquid nutrition, energy gels, protein bars, and water. While these supplies are available, runners are encouraged to be self-sufficient. For longer distances like the 101 Miler, 100 Kilometer, and 24 Hour Run, pacers are permitted at any time.
The course is staged in the Spokane area, utilizing locations such as the Reardan Cross Country track in Seven Mile and Riverside State Park. Participants in the 101 Miler and 100 Kilometer receive a buckle upon completion, while other distances earn specific patches. All registered participants receive a training tee. There is space available for tents in a designated section of the parking lot for crew access. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.