Grit Ultra

24 hours.

4.1666666667 loop.

You have 1 hour to complete the loop.



100 Mile rules: 

Beginning at noon on New Year's Eve, every hour on the hour we will start a 4.2 mile loop. You must complete the loop within the hour to be able to start the next loop.



Complete all 24 loops and you will be a 100 mile finisher!

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100k rules: 

Beginning at TBD on New Year's Eve, every hour on the hour we will start a 4.2 mile loop. You must complete the loop within the hour to be able to start the next loop.



Complete all 16 loops and you will be a 100k finisher!

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50 Mile rules: 

Beginning at Midnight on New Year's day, every hour on the hour we will start a 4.2 mile loop. You must complete the loop within the hour to be able to start the next loop.



Complete all 12 loops and you will be a 50 mile finisher!

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50k rules: 

Beginning at TBD on New Year's Eve, every hour on the hour we will start a 4.2 mile loop. You must complete the loop within the hour to be able to start the next loop.



Complete all 8 loops and you will be a 50k finisher!

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THIS WILL BE A CHIPPED RACE!

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There is also a TEAM option for teams of 2 to 6 people depending on the distance you choose. COED teams are alright too. 





Date & Time: December 31st, 2020 at 12:00pm



Location: Hanson Riverside Park, West Columbia, TX

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50k (8 laps): starts at 12am
50 miler (12 laps): starts at 12am
100k (16 laps): starts at 8pm
100 miler (24 laps): starts at 12pm

Website

www.gritultra.com for all the info

Team Rules

There is also a TEAM option for teams of 2 to 6 people depending on the distance you choose.

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50k - 8 laps 2 person relay 
50 miler - 12 laps or 2 to 3 person relay
100k - 16 laps 2 to 4 person relay
100 miler - 24 laps 2 to 6 person relay 



COED teams are ok too. 

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Each team runner must run a minimum of 4 loops.

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If a team runner starts a loop that runner must finish that loop. 

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Your team can run the loops in any order your team chooses. You can run your loops back to back all at once or stagger them with each other. That's your call. 

If a runner fails to complete the loop withing the hour they started on the team will get a DNF. 

FAQs

Is there a map of the route? Course/Route map will be available in a week or so. 

Are there any bells or announcement signaling the start of a new lap?
Yes, there will be a 5 minute verbal warning over the loud speaker and then a LOUD ALARM to signal the start of another lap at the top of each hour. 

Can you leave the route to use the bathroom?
Yes, you may leave the course to use the restroom in the woods/pasture but you must return to the course at the same spot you left it. 

Are pacers allowed?
Pacers are allowed after 50 miles

Are there tables for our own personal food?
There will be community chow tables set up for eating. You will need somewhere to store your food when you are not eating or preparing it. 

Will any water/food be provided?
Yes, we will provide water, Nuun for hydration, and food… PB&J - Bananas - Pickles - Chips - ETC… We recommend bringing any fuel or hydration that you count on for your endurance efforts. 


What does this $100 include?
Your registration fee covers everything from fuel and hydration stations, insurance, race participation shirt, a shot at 100 mile glory, and a shot at an EPIC medal to take home and show off. It also covers the cost of timing and chipping, photographers(free race photos), and videographers. And a bunch of other essential stuff I’m sure I forgot to mention. 

Event's current local time: 11:55 PM CT