GreyBeard
Anyone know of any 100 milers in the Midwest during June?
Bighorn and Blackhills are the two I see but was hoping for something in MO or surrounding states (IL, KY, IA, AR). Essentially driving distance from MO.
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http://barefootrunninguniversity.com/ultrasbydate.html
fairly up to date
Anyone know of any 100 milers in the Midwest during June? Bighorn and Blackhills are the two I see but was hoping for something in MO or surrounding states (IL, KY, IA, AR). Essentially driving distance from MO.
Long dead ... But my stench lingers !
I was thinking of doing Ozark 100...but as you probably know, that's in early November, 180 degrees opposite the date you need.
(Side note: have you done it? Liked it? Recommend it?)
This schedule is sequential and has nice links to the websites. http://www.run100s.com/ultra.htm
It depends on where in Mo you'll be but I'd say Kettle Moraine and Mohican would be driveable. I hope you realize Missouri can be pretty hot and muggy in June.
If you want a longer drive, you could consider Mohican in Ohio. 6/18
Edited to add: oh. "That's what he said."
I was thinking of doing Ozark 100...but as you probably know, that's in early November, 180 degrees opposite the date you need. (Side note: have you done it? Liked it? Recommend it?)
I am planning to do it this year. Heard it is tough terrain (loose rock covered with leaves). It is 100 miles point to point which sounds pretty cool.
http://barefootrunninguniversity.com/ultrasbydate.html fairly up to date
Never seen this site before. Some races not listed elsewhere.
Yeah, the point-to-point is awesome... one of my favorite types of course. And the course is very close to where my dad grew up, so it will be pretty neat to go visit the old farm, etc. Hopefully we both make it to November healthy and uninjured... would be nice to meet up for a beer.
Kalsarikännit
I ran Ozark last year. It is a lot of hidden rocks and roots. It also can be tough to navigate because you are going through oak forests where the trees are evenly spaced out and there is no visible trail. it was tough the first year, because some crazy wind storm came through and tore the hell out of the first 30 miles. They did a great job cleaning it up the best they could, but it still ended up being very slow. It was a very nice fall run and it is the best looking of all my belt buckles.
I want to do it because I want to do it. -Amelia Earhart
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I stopped updating the calendar in 2009 due to the sheer volume of new ultras, but it's still a decent resource. I tried to add as many as I could. If anyone's looking for a fun project, feel free to make a new calendar using this as a base resource.
Barefoot Running University- Jason's barefoot running site
I saw your name (again) on the 12 hour run in Terre Haute, IN. 3 mile loop I think in June. May consider that instead of a Spring 100 - shoot for 60-70 miles.
How was that setup and 12 hours of your life?
I love that race. I have done it the last four years. I am biased towards fixed time races, but I think it is really cool. It is 2/3 trail, 1/3 road. There is one main aid station, but I always camp, and you end up running through the camping area, so you can set up a table for yourself there. The only drawback is that it can get really, really ot and humid there. I spent a lot of time trying to ice up water bottles and handkerchiefs last year. I will definitely be there again this year.
12 hours is nice. It flies by. Long enough to get a great long race in, but not enough to knock you out for months.
http://hawthornhalfdayrelay.com/
who knows...
Heh. I know the guy who runs that site. Nice guy.
--MTA to say only nice things since LastPlaceJason is actually reading this thread
Small world. We ran together for a bit in Lowell last August. Your running attire was certianly unique!
I really wish the Old Farts were doing the 100k in June again. That would be perfect.
www.run100s.com
Pretty extensive by calndar list of any length of ultra in the country on here.