About the Race
Are you ready to get loopy??
This is the same course you know and love but under new management with Palmetto Ultras
The Hallucination 6/12/24 Hour + 5ish Miler Trail Race begins on March 16 at 8:00AM at Biggin Creek Trail and is presented by Fleet Feet and Billy Simons Real Estate.
Camping will be made available Friday afternoon, (March15th) starting at 5PM and last the duration of the event. Please park in the parking lot and set your tent up on the other side of the fence in the field. Spots are on a first come first serve basis.
Porta-a-johns will be available on-site. There are plenty of restaurants, stores, gas stations etc...right down the road from the trail so you can send your crew out if needed.
If you are running the 24hr event, pacers may join you at the 12 hr (8pm) mark.
Check out the updated Runners Guide: https://www.palmettoultras.com/_files/ugd/0d4255_8cce2c50be7e42aa85940e78eea86ebb.pdf
Aid Station
There will be one aid station at the start and finish with all your usual ultra snacks: chips, pretzels, candy, water, Tailwind, pickles, and more. We'll also be firing up the grill and putting out some hot food throughout the day/night as well. Runners and volunteers eat for free. You can add on meal tickets at checkout for $5 each for friends/family/crew--this helps us make sure we have enough food for everyone!
Here's what we have planned so far--menu subject to change:
1pm: Hot Dogs
6pm: Burgers
Overnight: Hashbrowns--channel that inner waffle house vibe
8am: Pancakes
We are going cupless in an effort to create less waste from these events! We are more than happy to fill up bottles/bladders/your reusable cup to keep you hydrated out there.
Night Running
For those who are participating in the 12/24 hour events you are required to wear a headlamp/waist light when it gets dark. Race Director will inform you when you need to have your light on. Please bring spare batteries, back up lights, charging packs---if you don't have a light you're not running. We want you to have fun but also be safe.
Course Overview
You'll be running on a mix of dirt roads and single track trail. I've ran a lot of trails here in Charleston but this trail makes you feel like you are somewhere else with it's switchbacks and a few (very) short climbs/descents. Each loop has about 40 feet of elevation gain. The course is a 2.5ish mile loop that will pass by the start/finish line and tent area after each loop making it easy to access your stuff and your crew! I will be running the course in the coming weeks and will have the 2024 course map available soon.
Swag & Awards
Everyone who registers will get a hoodie with our NEW amazing logo on it (please select your size at checkout)
Finisher awards will be issued to everyone who completes the time (6/12/24hr) or distance (5ish miles) that you registered for. There is no minimum amount of miles you need to run to get your finisher award. This year finishers will receive an enamel camping mug
Awards will be presented to the top 3 male/female finishers for 6/12/24hr and 5ish miler
For those that complete 100 miles in 24 hours, you will be awarded a buckle with our new race logo(check it out in the pictures!)
Packet Pickup + Pre Race Fun
*NEW* Packet Pickup will be held at Fleet Feet Carnes Crossroads from 11a-6pm on Friday March 15th as well as on race day on site from 7-730am. Hitting up packet pick up is a great chance to grab any last minute nutrition or gear that you need for race day and an amazing way to support one of our title sponsors.
Join us just a few doors down from Fleet Feet Carnes Crossroads at Steel City Pizza from 5-7 on their patio and grab a bite to eat and hang out! (cost of this is on your own)
Cancellation & Refund Policy/ Distance Changes/Bib Transfers
Cancellation/Refund/Bib Transfer Policy: This race will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds. I know this sucks but we plan and budget for each race. In the event that you are unable to run the race you are able to transfer your bib to someone else via ultrasignup.
If you decide to change your duration you can do so via ultrasignup or on the day of the race before you cross the start line. Once you cross the start line there will be no changes made to your registration.
Pregnancy & Postpartum Deferral: We love our mother runners and we get it---family comes first! If you find out your pregnant and don't feel comfortable running the race anymore or your post partum return to running timeline means the race is no longer feasible for you, we offer a 1 year deferral so you can come back and crush it when you're ready! You also have the option of transferring your bib to another runner right here on ultrasignup.
Event's current local time: 3:00 AM ET
