Summary
Want a flatter course to test out all that speed work you've been doing?
High altitude runners, feel like testing yourself in some low elevation and high humidity?
Check out this race in the deep swampy south. A 10hr night ultra on a short course that is sure to be fast, but mind the roots and mosquitoes because they are hungry for a win too.
This trail is a gem in the heart of Louisiana. You've heard about the local Louisiana food (right?!), you almost couldn't ask for a better spot to consider a runcation!
Please note, this is an OVERNIGHT run.
This 10 hour endurance event will feature a 3.8 mile lap with a full aid station available that you pass twice on the lap.*
Each runner is required to carry a light source and hydration solution for every loop. Plan for heat and humidity as this is a run through a Louisiana Summer Night!
Logisitics
Packet pick up: 6 pm- 8 pm at race start
Parking: Acadiana Park Parking Lot- coordinates 30.253763, -91.986524
Pre-race meeting: There will be a pre-race meeting at 7:50 pm that all runners need to attend.
T-shirts: Register by July 6 to ensure you get a t-shirt!
Aid station: There will be one well stocked aid station that you will pass in the middle of the lap and at the end that will have everything you need including cheerful volunteers. Each runner is required to carry a light source and hydration solution at all times with them. This will be a cupless race and Second Growth Running Company will provide each runner a reusable cup.
Course: Runners will play on a 3.8-mile lap which includes single track trail, some gravel road, and some wooden boardwalks. The course will be well marked with reflective tape.
Awards/ Goodies
Signing up: Each runner will receive a shirt, a reusable cup and a few other items.
Finishers Awards: An award will be given to all runners that complete at least 5 laps.
Podium Awards: Top three females and top three males will receive an additional award because you have EARNED it!!
Runners can run as much or as little as they want during the 10 hours. For a loop to count towards your overall mileage the full loop must be completed by 6 am Sunday morning.
Camping/ Lodging
RVs/ Tents: Conveniently there is a campground at Acadiana Park. Information can be found here: http://www.naturestation.org/pages/Acadiana-Park-Campground
AirBNB/ Hotels: This trail is in the middle of Lafayette, Louisiana a couple of miles off of I-10. There is a plethora of lodging options nearby. Downtown Lafayette is close and offers a great spot to dine, drink, and hang out for those of you coming in from out of town!
Community
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Second Growth Running Company: https://www.facebook.com/secondgrowthrunning
Event's current local time: 6:31 AM CT
