Vernal Equinox 48 Hour Run
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About the race
Vernal Equinox is a multi-distance timed trail event held on the grounds of Majestic Farm in Batavia, OH. The event offers the following timed race options:
- 48 Hour
- 24 Hour
- 12 Hour
- 12 Hour Rucker
- 8 Hour
The course is a 2-mile loop that passes through wooded trails, meadows, and gravel road, with a large barn at the start/finish area on every loop. Aid station provisions include typical ultrarunning items plus hot food such as homemade soup, grilled cheese, and fresh coffee; vegan options are available. The event is cupless: each participant receives a reusable cup and paper cups are not provided; bowls and plates are offered for hot food.
Free clean horse stalls are available near the start/finish for storage, napping, or staging and may be reserved at registration; stalls can be shared and stall assignments are prioritized for longer-distance runners. RV hookups are available for a fee. Event swag includes Rabbit long sleeve shirts (a registration deadline applies to guarantee shirts), custom finisher awards handmade in Ohio, and belt buckles for qualifying mileage achievements. A $250 cash prize is offered for breaking the 24 hour or 48 hour course records. There are no refunds; a tiered deferral policy applies and bib transfers are not allowed.
The event includes an Athletes With Disability (AWD) division with visually impaired and mobility impaired categories. AWD entrants must be ambulatory; tethers, prosthetics, crutches, braces, or poles may be permitted with approval. The course is not suitable for wheelchairs. Guides may accompany AWD athletes under specified rules and must sign a waiver. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
