Vernal Equinox 48-24-12-8 Hour Run
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Event overview
The Vernal Equinox 48-24-12-8 Hour Run takes place March 27-29, 2026 at Majestic Farm in Batavia, Ohio. The event offers multiple timed endurance options and an Athletes With Disability (AWD) division. Registration closes March 20.
Distances offered
- 48 Hour
- 24 Hour
- 12 Hour (day)
- 12 Hour Ruckers
- 8 Hour
Course and logistics
The course is a 2-mile loop that runs through wooded trails, meadows, and gravel road, with a large barn at the start/finish of each loop. The race is cupless; participants receive a reusable cup and no paper cups are provided at aid stations. Aid stations will offer typical ultrarunning food plus hot items such as homemade soup, grilled cheese, and coffee, and vegan options are available. Free clean horse stalls are available for participant storage and staging; stall placement near the timing mat is prioritized for 48- and 24-hour entrants and stalls may be shared. RV hookups are available for an additional fee.
Rules, divisions, and awards
A 12-hour rucking division is offered with weight standards: over 150 lb - 30 lb dry; under 150 lb - 20 lb dry. Pacers are permitted only after the conclusion of the 12- and 8-hour races for 24- and 48-hour runners and for 48-hour ruckers; pacers are not allowed for 8-hour or 12-hour participants. The AWD division allows visually and mobility impaired athletes who can run, walk, or hike the course; tethers and prosthetics may be used, while wheelchairs and hand cycles are not permitted. Guides may accompany AWD athletes under specified rules and must wear a visible GUIDE bib. Cash prizes of $250 are offered for beating the 24- and 48-hour course records. Refunds are not given; a tiered deferral policy applies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
