THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Registration on Ultrasignup closes October 21st. There will be NO registration after that date.
There will be NO Registration at the race.
WE WILL REVERSE DIRECTIONS EVER 6 HOURS
Again this year runners will reverse directions every 6 hours. At the end of each 6 hour segment we will place a cone on the course at the timing mat. Runners will circle the cone and head back the way they came. This will make things more interesting. This also means you will not be able to stop at the aid station on the laps changing from clockwise to counterclockwise. Runners will be turned around before reaching the aid station. When changing from counterclockwise to clockwise, runners will be turned around before reaching the bathrooms. You will need to plan ahead!
ABOUT THE EVENT
Have you ever wondered just how far you could run in 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours or maybe over 2 days, (48 hours) or even 3 days (72 Hours) on a smooth, level surface? Well, here is your chance. The Endless Mile will be held at Veteran's Park in Alabaster, Alabama in Mid-October. The park is 26 miles south of downtown Birmingham, and 16 miles south of I-459. The address of the park is 7305 Highway 119, Alabaster, AL 35007. The course is USATF Certified and Sanctioned. It is a fraction over a mile in length, exactly 1.00203 miles. Runners will circle the paved and lighted path as many times as they can in the allotted time. The event will be electronically chip timed, instantly recording and displaying the exact distance covered. Run the race solo or start a relay team. Either way, Endless Mile will be an experience you will never forget. Solo runners that reach 100 miles will receive a 100 mile buckle.
Runners may choose to start the 24 hour, 12 hour or 6 hour on Friday.
WE HAVE ADDED A MARATHON AND 50K DISTANCE
We have added two more distance options to Endless Mile. We added a Marathon and a 50K. These distance are only for those that wish to run a marathon or 50K distance. Runners completing these events will be considered part of the event their time fits into. That is, if a runner in the marathon distance finishes in 4:33:10, their time will be included in the 6 hour results. If the marathoner finishes in 6:05, their time will be included in the 12 hour results. The 50K results will work exactly the same way.
Those wishing to run a marathon or 50K may start anytime, day or night, including Thursday morning with 72 hours runners. We count your laps, nothing else. Just show up and get your HuTag and let us know when you are ready to start. We will show you where to start. Please note, the Marathon distance will be long. The marathon will be 27 laps or 27.055 miles. The 50K will be 31 laps making it exactly 29.9 feet too long.
ENDLESS MILE TIMING
Again this year, we will be timing the race using HuTags for all distances. The HuTag is worn around your ankle with a soft neoprene strap held in place with Velcro. We suggest wearing crew length socks to prevent the HuTag from sitting directly on your skin. We will also have timing chips on the back of the bibs. Last year we had over 10,000 reads over the 72 hours. I only know of two missed reads. That said, check the TV monitor every lap to see that your lap was recorded.
Race Shirt Cutoff - October 9th
To be assured of receiving a race shirt, you MUST REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 10TH.
The order for the shirts will be turned on October 10th. Please do not wait until the last minute to register. Register by the 1st and avoid the Late Registration Price Increase.
The Course
The course is USATF Certified at exactly a 1.00203 mile loop through the park. You can't get much closer to a mile than that. The hiking paths are asphalt, very flat and smooth and winds along through wooded areas and past several lakes. Total elevation gain for each loop is about 12 to 15 ft. The 90 acre park also contains picnic areas, picnic shelters, two playgrounds, real restrooms with running water, soccer fields and a youth baseball complex. Some trails are shaded and will provide very pleasant running. Click on the link to the Endless Mile website (above) to find a Google Maps link to Veteran's Park in Alabaster. On the website you will also find more pictures of the park and short video lap around the course.
Rent-A-Tent for the Weekend
We have7X6 DOME TENTS available to rent for the weekend. The tents are called 3 person tents and they will be comfortable for one person. The tents are $20 for the weekend. We also have 10 X 10 Pop-up Tents available. Each pop-up tent comes with a small table and a folding chair. They rent for $40 for the weekend. You can reserve a tent through Ultrasignup during registration or by going directly to the "Store" icon under the banner photo. Pop-ups and tents are only available for 72, 48 and 24 hour runners. The pop-up tents do not have sides.
Weekend Schedule
Wednesday, October 23rd - 4:00 to 5:00 PM - Optional Race packet pickup at Veteran's Park, Alabaster - 72 Hour runners ONLY. All 72 hour runners may set up personal aid stations starting about 3PM. The address of Veteran's Park is: 7305 AL-119, Alabaster, AL 35007
Thursday, October 24th - 8:00 to 8:45 AM - Race packet pickup at Veteran's Park, Alabaster - 72 Hour Runners Only. All 72 hour runners must pick up their "HuTag" timing chip before the start. 72 Hour runners may set up personal aid stations starting at daylight.
Thursday, October 24th - 9:00 AM - Start of the 72 Hour Race.
Thursday, October 24th - 4:00 to 5:00 PM - Optional Race packet pickup at Veteran's Park, Alabaster - 48 Hour runners. 48 Hour runners may set up personal aid stations starting about 3PM. The 72 hour race will be in progress. Please do not interfere with runners on the track. The address of Veteran's Park is: 7305 AL-119, Alabaster, AL 35007.
Friday, October 25th - 8:00 to 8:45 AM - Packet pickup for 48 hour runners ONLY, at the start location in Veterans Park. All runners starting Friday morning may setup personal aid stations starting at daylight. All runners must pick up their "HuTag" timing chip before the start. The HuTags are to be worn on your ankle at all times while running.
Friday, October 25th - 9:00 AM - Start of the 48 Hour Race.
Friday, October 25th – 3:00 to 5:00 PM 24 Hour runners may set up personal aid stations
Friday, October 25th – 4:00 to 5:00 PM Optional Packet Pickup for 24 Hour Runners
Saturday, October 26th - 7:00 to 8:45 AM - Packet pickup for 6, 12 and 24 hour race at the start location in Veterans Park. Runners may set up personal aid stations starting as early as you wish. All runners starting Saturday must pick up their "HuTag" timing chip before the start. The HuTags are to be worn on your ankle at all times while running.
*** The 72 hour and 48 hour race will be in progress. Please do not interfere with runners on the track.
*** DO NOT enter the timing area or cross the timing mats after you pick up your HuTag and Bib.
9:00 AM - Start of the 6, 12 and 24 Hour Races
3:00 PM - Finish of the 6 hour race and Awards presentation.
9:00 PM - Finish of the 12 hour race and Awards presentation.
Sunday, October 27th - 9:00 AM - Finish of the 72, 48 and 24 hour races and Awards presentation.
Event's current local time: 11:45 AM CT
