2027 Registration is NOW OPEN!
Welcome Back to the Black Barn 200
What an epic undertaking to cover 200 miles on foot. The sense of accomplishment and glory of knowing that you achieved something that most people can't even begin to comprehend. The 200 mile race is the new unknown distance for many ultra runners. It has gotten so hard to enter one of these events just to find out what you are made of. The problem is that 200 mile races fill up fast, they are extremely expensive, they require a highly capable crew and a shit ton of logistics and ancillary expenses on your end. Welcome to the 2nd Annual Black Barn 200
The Black Barn 200 was created so people could test their limits in a 200 mile run and see if they had what it takes to go the distance while minimizing the downsides.
Our 200 Mile Course is a 3.2 mile loop with minimal elevation change. We have one giant aid station where you can get everything you need.
Because of this...
- You can do this race with or without a crew to support you.
- You don't need to carry as much with you on the course
- We can have a much larger, better staffed and supported central aid station
- You can test your limits without testing the patience of your family and friends
- If you have a crew, they will be able to get some sleep since they don't have to rush to and from each aid station to meet up with you.
- This race costs less than half of many other 200's
Bad Assery
T-Shirt, stickers, bag etc.Live Results TrackingYour Name and your results engraved onto the back of your custom minted buckle.An official record on Ultrasignup to document your 200 mile effort.Lots of Food, Water, running fuelFree Parking and Camping on-sitePlenty of bathroomsDays of fun and friendsA memory that will stay with you for the rest of your lifeWouldn't it be cool if you had a video documentary of you doing the hardest, most epic thing you have ever done?
At checkout, you have a chance to add a video documentary to your registration. If you opt for that, you will get your journey documented and turned into a badass cinematic mini-documentary of your 200 mile attempt. Whether you finish or not, the good, the bad and the beautiful will be captured and turned into something that you can post on your own social platforms and keep forever to remember what you went through and what you accomplished. (side note from the Race Director... On a whim, I paid to have my first ever 100 mile attempt filmed and turned into a mini documentary and it is something I really cherish. Every time I see it, I am instantly brought back to the moment and reminded how lucky we are to be able to do this. I want that to be something that every participant gets a chance to have. That is why the cost is super low considering a professional videographer will be spending days filming your 40-100 hour journey and editing it into a high quality mini documentary.
DO HARD THINGS
Schedule
- Thursday 10am: You can begin to arrive to setup your base station and/or your camp area.
- Friday 6am-7:45am: Packet pickup
- Friday 8am: Run begins
- Friday 5pm: Pacers allowed after this point
- Saturday 8am: Freedom Ultra Festival all other distances begin
- Tuesday 12pm: 100 Hour Cutoff
Course Info
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When can I show up or start camping?
A: You may show up as early as 10am on Thursday September 3rd. Camping is allowed until Tuesday Morning at 10am.
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Q: When can I pick up my packet?
A: Packet pickup will be casual throughout the day on Thursday. We will make sure everyone that show up, gets their stuff on Thursday. Packet pickup re-opens Friday morning at 6am.
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Q: What time does the race start?
A: The race will start Friday morning at 8am.
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Q: Can I have pacers?
A: Yes, pacers are allowed starting at 5pm on Friday throughout the rest of the race.
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Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: Unfortunately, my insurance does not allow pets to be on-site.
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Q: Are there other distances to run at this race?
A: Yes, this event is a part of the Freedom Ultra Festival. To view these other distances on ultrasignup go here: FREEDOM ULTRA FESTIVAL ULTRASIGNUP
Event's current local time: 11:00 AM PT
