Event Details:COURSE: This 50K (31.07 mile) race is run on the trails of First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, with a total of about one mile at the start and finish on a paved road. The two-loop course is lined with trees and follows hard-packed dirt trails through a variety of ecosystems. The main trail is mostly flat, while side trails are slightly hilly with some tree roots to negotiate in certain sections. Wooden bridges are also found on several trails.
FLUIDS AND FOOD: Fluids and carbohydrate food will be provided both prior to and after the race. Two aid stations on the course, each passed multiple times, will provide fluids, sports drinks, and carbohydrate/protein snacks.
TIME LIMITS: The race starts at 8:00 AM with a time limit of 8.5 hours. Sunrise is about 7:05 AM. All runners should have completed the race in 8.5 hours, by 4:30 PM. Sunset is about 4:45 PM.
PACKET PICK-UP: To avoid the race day rush, please pick up your race packet on Friday, December 17 at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center between 4:00 and 8:00 PM. Alternatively, you may pick up your race packet on race day morning at First Landing State Park beginning at 7:00 AM.
AWARDS: The following awards will be presented: (1) First three overall male and female finishers; (2) First three submasters (age 30-39) male and female finishers; (3) First three masters (age 40 and above) male and female finishers; (4) First three senior (age 50 and above) male and female finishers. Overall place winners are ineligible for submasters, masters and senior awards; masters place winners are ineligible for senior awards.
WIND JACKETS AND OTHER AMENITIES: A long-sleeve wind jacket will be provided to all participants. Please note your jacket size on the registration form. Other specific race-related amenities will also be provided. .
TRAIL RACE ETIQUETTE AND RACE REQUIREMENTS
- Stay on the designated trails for the course.
- Numbers must be worn and visible on front of body at all times during the race
- Pacing by unregistered runners is not allowed.
- Littering may be grounds for disqualification.
- The trail is open to other runners, walkers, and cyclists. Be courteous.
- No dogs are allowed to accompany runners.
- If you can, please carry your own water container to avoid use of cups and possible littering.
- If need be, stop to help others in need.
- In places of heavy two-way running traffic, keep to your right as far as possible.
- Please carry any trash (cups, food wrappers, etc.) with you to trash bags on the course. Leave the park cleaner than you found it.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact the race director: Mel Williams, (757) 531-9220, profrunner@aol.com.
Many Thanks to the professionals at First Landing State Park for their cooperation in the use of the beautiful trail system for this 50K trail race.