RIVER RIDGE ULTRA
This is a test of Holistic Strength - Physically, Mentally, Emotionally, and Spiritually. For the novice and experienced, an invitation to train for adversity, define resilience, and find hope.
Race Options:
- 9 miler Run/Ruck: Out and Back from Bowl and Pitcher to Seven Mile Aid Station
- 30 miler: One loop starting from Bowl and Pitcher around Riverside State Park
Course Description:
Terrain: Dirt/road trail. Time: 10 hours. Pace: 20 min/mile. Cutoff: You need to check in to Military Cemetery Trailhead No Later Than 5PM. This gives you enough time to make it the final stretch before the park closes at 630 PM.
Aid & Support Crews are encouraged throughout the course. Families are more than welcome to support their runners at every aid station. Must have discover pass.
Aid Stations:
- Six stocked Aid Stations
- Seven Mile Trailhead (w/ bathroom) at 4.3 miles
- Carlson trailhead at 9.8 miles (w/ Bathroom)
- Pine Bluff at 15.65 miles
- Marchand trailhead at 19 miles
- Military cemetery trailhead at 24 miles (w/ bathroom)
- Finish to Bowl and Pitcher at 30 miles
Packet Pickup Options:
- 5-7 PM Friday at Kendall Yards Fleet Feet
- 7 AM Saturday at Bowl and pitcher
Pre-Race Briefing: 0745 Saturday Start/Finish - Bowl And Pitcher - Riverside State Park
Required Gear:
Running gear/Food/Water/Electrolytes
Course Markings:
Fluorescent flagging markers as confidence markers spaced throughout course
Littering:
No littering. We will leave the track better than we found it.
Self Sufficiency:
The aid stations will have food and drink options but the runners are encouraged to self support.
Code Of Conduct:
The runners will be expected to treat others with respect and compassion.
Parking:
Park in designated parking spaces
Merch/Awards:
Shirt/Finisher Award
Refund Policy:
No refunds at this time.
Waiver:
Required to participate. Signed online or in person. Runners and Families crewing must have Discover Pass.
Meaning of this race: This is an invitation to volunteer for momentary discomfort, define resilience, find hope, and forge Holistic Strength. Thank you for your consideration. Take care. -Jon/P1
