That's a wrap! Congrats to all participants! See you next year!
tour the best of the northern michaux state forest
Our 50K course was designed to give you the chance to experience all the best of the northern Michaux. You will find yourself quickly navigating sandstone boulder ridges, woodland savannah, and lush rhododendron creeksides. We will guide you (via fantastic course marking) to nearly every great vista in this part of the forest using primarily single-track trail interspersed with occasional grassy double-track (and less than 4 miles total of gravel or asphalt road). Six kick-butt aid stations will be distributed along the way to keep you zippy and encouraged. Take on this incredible 50K Michaux challenge this Fall!!
course and Aid Station info
50K Course Map
Soft & Hard Cutoff Times
Race/Pace Planning
Click the pic to explore the interactive 50K course map.
Race/Pace Planning
Soft & Hard Cutoff Times
Race/Pace Planning
Click on the pic to check out and download our 50K aid station planner.
Soft & Hard Cutoff Times
Soft & Hard Cutoff Times
Soft & Hard Cutoff Times
Click the pic to educate yourself on our cutoff policy and plan ahead!
Available Nutrition
Available Nutrition
Soft & Hard Cutoff Times
Whatcha gonna EAT??? Click the pic to get a list of the available aid station grub.
Drop Bags
Available Nutrition
Crew Access
Click the pic to find out what our drop bag procedures are!
Crew Access
Available Nutrition
Crew Access
If you REALLY want to have crew for your 50K, click the pic to find out where they are allowed to meet you!
Aid Station planning
Plan Ahead
Download this handy table below and make it a part of your kit to help you stay on track on race day! The 50K course is a bit front-loaded, so cutoff times are a teeny bit more generous for the first 13.5 miles...but make sure you don't get complacent! You'll have to make up that time in the later sections of the race!
Aid station nutrition
All aid stations will be fully stocked this year. You can expect to find the following available for your fueling and hydrating needs!
- Water
- Tailwind Electrolyte Drink
- PB&J
- Potato chips
- Bananas/Oranges
- Pickles
- Potatoes
- Cookies (reg and gluten-free)
- Gels/Gel Blocks
- Coke/Ginger Ale
- Candy
dROP bAGS
Drop bags will only be available for 50K racers.
There will be a designated area at the Furnace Stack Pavilion (Race Start) for you to LABEL and drop your reasonably sized, preferably water-proof Drop Bag on race day. You must label your bag with your name and bib number. Duct tape and a sharpie will be available at the Drop Bag drop area. Your drop bag will be transported to Aid Station 4, mile 19.6, at the Brickyard Pavilion.
Volunteers will periodically transport used Drop Bags to the Finish Line Picnic at the Ironmaster's Mansion. You must claim your Drop Bag before you leave the race. We will NOT be mailing unclaimed Drop Bags back to their owners!
Crew Access
We KNOW we love our CREWS!
Hey, I know this is "just" a 50K, but who couldn't use a little boost from our buddies and loved ones? But due to very, very limited parking at most of our aid stations, crews will only be allowed to see and crew their runners at 2 locations: Brickyard Pavilion @ mile 19.6 and Laurel Lake Marina @ mile 23.6.
Don't risk DNF'ing your runner!
You may NOT go meet your runner at any other location besides Aid Station 4 and Aid Station 5. If you do, your runner will risk disqualification. Don't put all their hard work at risk!!