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• Chip timed event. Time limit is 2:40, a 16:00 mile pace.
• USAT&F certified course (OR12007LB) is flat, fast, out and back with one hill.
• Course monitoring, support services and finish timing will stop at 11:00 am.
• Event open only to registered participants wearing a bib due to permits and insurance restrictions.
• Due to permits and traffic control, any runner or walker starting early will be disqualified and not receive a time.
• Wheelchairs and baby strollers are allowed in all events. However, animals, skateboards, bikes, skates, or other wheeled devices are not permitted.
• Awards: First male and first female receive a $250 gift certificate each. No awards for walkers.
• Restrooms are available at the YMCA, near the start/finish line, in the lower floor of the Justice building and at intervals along the course.
• Water stations are available every 2.5 miles or less.
• If you experience difficulties of any kind, please stop and go to one of the aide stations or patrol units and indicate you need assistance.

Handcrank/Trackchair/Wheelchair Division

• A special handcrank/trackchair/wheelchair division is offered.
• Special parking is provided for these athletes so contact the race directorfor details.

Chip Timed Event

• Your timing chip is affixed to the back of your race number bib. All you need to do is wear your bib on the front of your shirt. This is also important for identification purposes during the race.
• Participants must wear the race number assigned to them, run in the event signed-up for, and start at the designated time in order to receive a finish time.
• Do NOT crumple or fold your bib as this will damage the antenna resulting in no time.
• Do NOT remove the timing chip from your bib.
• You can keep or throw away your bib and chip. If you choose to recycle your chip you MUST leave it affixed to the bib thereby recycling the bib as well.
• All timing systems will be reset one minute prior to the start. Remain behind the carpets until the start so your chip does not trigger an early starting time. Your time starts when your chip crosses both carpets so no reason to crowd. The first person to cross the line is the winner in case of ties. Faster runners line-up first.

The course is an out-and-back circumnavigation of the Warm Springs Arm of Lake Sonoma. It is 86% single-track trail and 9% dirt fire roads, with the first 2.4 miles on pavement. The trail is relentlessly rolling with three significant climbs.

There is about 10,500 feet of elevation gain and an equal amount of loss over the 50 miles. Trail quality is generally good;there are very few rocks and almost no roots. However, much of the trail is seldom used and so you can expect a lot of leaves and sticks on the trail.

There are twelve creek crossings and it is likely that your feet will get wet in most – if not all – of them.

Start:Broad Street near Harrison Street

Finish:Franklin Street nearShafer Street

Participant Support

From Start to Finish, this is one of the most fun and well-supported races in the country! Apart from an incredible corps of volunteers and spectators, the course is packed with tons of entertainment and amenities, including:

• Water
  • Start Area – north side of Broad Street near Hancock Street
  • Finish Area – after you cross the finish line
• Pfizer Water Stops offering & POWERadeand Water
  • Along the course – Miles 2, 3, 4 and 5
• Bon Secours Medical Tents
  • Start Area – north side of Broad Street near Hancock Street
  • On the course – Stuart Circle &Blacker St
  • Finish Area – adjacent to the finish line on Shafer Street
  • Mobile medics along the course
• Port-o-johns
  • Start Area – Broad Street near Shafer Street
  • On the course – near each water stop
  • Finish Area
  • VCU Siegel Center restrooms will be open for the start – Broad and Harrison Streets
• Live entertainment– 30+ bands/DJs to keep you moving.
• 10k Community Spirit Contest Groupsto keep you motivated.
• Marathonfotophotographers snapping official race pics.