Each lap is 8.35 miles with 4.175 miles out and 4.175 miles back, and beginning at the Pavilion On Park Square (POPS) in Forest City and following the Thermal Belt Rail Trail North to Mill Town Brewing Company in Spindale, and then back to POPS.
There is a measly 95 feet of elevation over the entire course and it is paved the entire way. There will be few road crossings. Volunteers will be on hand to direct runners where necessary, but runners need to be aware of their surroundings at these intersections.
The course is partially to completely shaded on about 35% of the course which should help significantly with early September temperatures!
Course Map on Thermal Belt Trail
Aid Stations:
Forest City Aid Station (POPS): Stocked with water, Tailwind, snacks, and tastier treats.
Spindale Aid Station: Stocked with water and Tailwind only.
Runners can set up aid support stations under the shaded pavilion or anywhere in the POPS area, provided they do not interfere with other runners.
Course Conduct
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Follow all instructions from race officials and volunteers.
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Maintain awareness of your surroundings and run safely.
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This is an open course, which means that there may be others who are not participating in the race and will be using the Thermal Belt Rail Trails at the same time.
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Participants may use headphones on the course, but please keep the volume so that you can hear any instructions or pay attention to traffic and other runners.
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We LOVE dogs, but they are not allowed on the course.
Individual Race Rules
Pacing:
3-hour and 6-hour runners may not have a pacer.
12-hour runners may have a pacer after 6 hours (noon).
Pacers must be 18 years or older
Pacer Registration:
Pacers must check in at the Forest City timing station and sign a liability waiver before joining their runner.
Support Crews:
Support crews may assist their runner ONLY in the Forest City aid station area.
Crews cannot assist their runner on the course or interfere with other runners and crews.
Relay Race Rules
Team Composition:
Each relay team consists of 3 runners.
Each relay team member must run at least one lap.
Transition Area:
All transitions between team members must occur at the start area/timing pad at the Pavilion at Park Square (POPS) in Forest City.
Runners will exchange their race bibs in the transition area
Runners shall wear their numbers on the front. If you want to run shirtless, you can attach your bib number to your shorts or bib belt.
Awards and Recognition
Mileage Counting:
Total mileage for individual runners will be counted at the Spindale turnaround (4.17 miles) and the Forest City aid station (8.35 miles).
