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DARK ANCHOR

Where Hope Runs Deep

In the heart of Wormsloe, where ancient oaks whisper encouragement and a mystical Pepsi machine marks each journey around the loop, we gather for 34 hours of relentless forward progress. This isn't just another timed ultra - it's a testament to the unbreakable spirit that refuses to sink.

The Basics

• Start: Friday, 6:00 AM
• Course Closes: Saturday, 4:00 PM
• Time Limit: 34 Hours of Possibility

Choose Your Adventure

• 100 Miles
• 80 Miles
• 100K
• 50K
• 25K

DISTANCE SPECIAL AWARDS

100 Miles, 80 Miles, 100K, 50K & 25K

No DNFs Here - Every step counts, every distance celebrated. This is your chance to push beyond known limits without the weight of failure. Times recorded from 25K upward!

Course Magic

• Flat, soft 3.5-mile loops
• Central aid station/headquarters
• Touch the legendary Pepsi Machine each lap
• Crew-optional design

Perfect for:

• First-time ultra runners
• Mountain runners seeking speed
• Old timers chasing new dreams
• Anyone ready to refuse to sink

Race Timing

The Meaning Behind Dark Anchor

"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure."

• An anchor with "Refuse to sink" isn't about being held down
• It's about holding firm to hope
• It's about refusing to let struggles stop your progress
• It's about community lifting each other toward goals

The Yeti Spirit

This event embodies the heart of ultra running:

• Community over competition
• Progress over perfection
• Support over solitude
• Hope over fear

Come anchor your soul in possibility. Whether you're reaching for your first ultra or your hundredth, this is where determination meets community and every lap brings you closer to what you thought impossible. #RefuseToSink

Event's current local time: 2:25 AM ET