1. How Many Aid Stations will there be?
50K – mile 6, 9, 13, 16, 22 and 26.5
60K – same as 50K plus mile 33.5
70K – same as 60K plus mile 38
80K – same as 70K plus mile 44
In addition to these aid stations, there will be a few spots between aid stations with jugs of water and cups.
2. What will be served at the Aid Stations?
Water, sports drink, Grab The Gold bars, fruit, sweets, band aids, vaseline. If you have suggestions please email us at info@nashvilleultra.com
3. Can I change my distance mid race?
Yes. If you want to drop down to a shorter distance, you simply turn around at the appropriately marked turnaround point. If you want run further than you signed up for, just continue past the planned turnaround point. IMPORTANT: be sure to let the volunteers at the next aid station know about your change in plans, They will inform the finish line staff.
4a. Is there a cutoff time?
Yes, twelve (12) hours.
4b. Can I start early in order to make the cutoff?
Yes, there will be a 5:00 am start for 50 mile runners only that are concerned about making the 12 hour cutoff. We recommend early starters wear a headlamp or carry a flashlight.
5. What if I don’t like running on pavement?
A small percentage of the run is on grass trails. Also, most of the greenways have a grass “shoulder” on the side of the paved area. There are certain areas where pavement is unavoidable.
6. Is it 80K or 50 miles?
It’s actually 50 miles.
7. Are there many hills?
The first 22 miles of the route are relatively flat other than two fairly steep bridge crossing. Miles 22 through 38 involve numerous rolling hills. There is one rather steep hill around mile 29.5 (for the 50K runners) and mile 36.5 for everyone else.
8. What about the road crossings?
There are a couple of places where the course crosses a road that is not closed to vehicular traffic. There will be volunteers at these crossing to help you cross safely. The volunteers will not stop traffic but rather inform you when it is safe to cross.
9. Can runners leave drop bags?
Yes. There will be bins at the start line for depositing drop bags.
50K Runners
Aid Station #1 – Mile 6 and 16
Aid Station #2 – mile 9 and 13Start/Finish Line – everyone will pass back through the start/finish line at mile 22
Aid Station #3 – mile 26.5
60K Runners
Aid Station #1 – Mile 6 and 16
Aid Station #2 – mile 9 and 13
Start/Finish Line – everyone will pass back through the start/finish line at mile 22
Aid Station #3 – mile 26.5 and 33.5
70K Runners
Aid Station #1 – Mile 6 and 16
Aid Station #2 – mile 9 and 13
Start/Finish Line – everyone will pass back through the start/finish line at mile 22
Aid Station #3 – mile 26.5 and 33.5
Start/Finish – pass by again at mile 38
50 Mile Runners
Aid Station #1 – Mile 6 and 16
Aid Station #2 – mile 9 and 13 AND mile 44
Start/Finish Line – everyone will pass back through the start/finish line at mile 22
Aid Station #3 – mile 26.5 and 33.5
Start/Finish – pass by again at mile 38
10. What is the Packet Pick Up Schedule?
Packet Pick Up will take place Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at the Start/Finish Line (Wave Country Parking Lot). You may also pick up your packet starting at 6:00 am on Race Day.
11. Can a friend or family member run with me for support during part of the race?
Absolutely.
If you have other questions that aren’t answered here, please send us an email
