INSPIRATION

I was inspired after completing this unforgettable challenge in 2023, traveling various state parks all over Texas in a van with fellow trail-running hooligans who traded sleep for memories. After we finished the challenge over 48 hours later... we crushed Chick-fil-A and said... "worth it". I hope you say the same after we finish this challenge together, in person or virtually. Forged 48 is more than a race. It is a Phase One Mission - an invitation to train for adversity, define resilience, and find hope, leaving no one behind.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Forged 48 is a simple concept, challenging execution. Run 4 miles every 4 hours for 44 hours starting our first 4 mile iteration on 24 April at 8PM and finishing our last iteration at 4PM on 26 April, ending our challenge with 48 miles.

Become Forged - Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, Spiritually.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Together, we will run 4 mile routes at various trailheads within Riverside State Park during hours of light and Reardan Cross Country Track during hours of darkness. Specific routes will be briefed prior to each iteration.

AID STATIONS

Food/H20/Electrolytes will be available prior to each iteration.

REQUIRED GEAR/RECOMMENDATIONS

Everyone will need a Discover Pass for duration of challenge. You can pick up Discover Day Passes at various State Park Trailheads (Bowl and Pitcher), Head Lamp/Batteries/Preferred Running Gear that will last 48 hours (socks, shirts, shorts, shoes, leggings, running vest)

Recommendation: Warming layers, rain gear, beanie, puffy jacket... whatever makes you comfortable during and in-between iterations.

PACKET PICK-UP/PRE-RACE BRIEF

PACKET PICK-UP
23 April - 5-7 PM @ Kendall Yards Fleet Feet
24 April - 6-745 PM @ Race Location (Address on sign up page)

PRE-RACE BRIEF
24 April - 745 PM @ Race Location (Address on sign up page)

SELF SUFFICIENCY

Since this is a multi-day event, please be prepared to be self sufficient in-between iterations to include sleeping and eating. Feel free to camp at our main staging area (Reardan Cross Country Track) in designated staging areas, or rent a hotel, or camp in your car.

CONSIDERATIONS

Please consider car-pooling when we travel to various trailheads within Riverside State Park to be considerate of limited parking spaces in smaller parks.

WHAT YOU GET

All participants will get a Phase One Training shirt at packet pickup and a Phase One patch once we finish the challenge.

SCHEDULE

8 PM - Reardan Track - 12099 - 11601 West 7-Mile Road Spokane, 99224
12 AM - Reardan Track
4 AM - Reardan Track
8 AM - Bowl and Pitcher - Riverside State Park
12 PM - Seven Mile Trailhead- Riverside State Park
4 PM - Carlson Trailhead - Riverside State Park
8 PM - Reardan Track
12 AM - Reardan Track
4 AM - Reardan Track -
8 AM - Pine Bluff/Deep Creek Trailhead
12 PM - Upper Deep Creek Trailhead
4 PM - Military Cemetery Trailhead

Event's current local time: 1:44 PM PT