2026 Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon

What is the format of the Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon?

• →The event features a dual-format race, allowing runners to participate in either the Carpe Diem (daylight) or Carpe Noctem (night) version of the race, or both as a Double.
• →The Carpe Diem race is held in the morning, while the Carpe Noctem race takes place in the evening, starting just before sunset and finishing after dark.
• →The Double format allows runners to complete both a morning and an evening race, either as Half Marathon + Half Marathon or Half Marathon + 10K.

What distances are available for this event?

• →Half Marathon – Two-loop course, 6 aid stations
• →10K – One loop of the Half Marathon course, 2 aid stations

What are the start and cutoff times for the event?

• →Carpe Diem (Morning):

• Packet Pickup & Registration: 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM

• Pre-Race Meeting: 8:20 AM

• Race Start: 8:30 AM

• Morning Cutoff: 12:00 PM

• →Carpe Noctem (Evening):

• Packet Pickup & Registration: 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM

• Pre-Race Meeting: 6:50 PM

• Race Start: 7:00 PM (headlamp or flashlight required)

• Evening Cutoff: 10:30 PM

What is included in the registration?

• →Standard registration includes a soft spring race hoodie.
• →Economy registration is available for those who wish to skip the swag and save money.
• →Finisher medals are provided: a Diem or Noctem medal individually, or a two-piece magnetic set for Double finishers.

What are the aid station locations for the Half Marathon?

• →Mile 2.3 – Water & Gatorade
• →Mile 3.5 – Water & Huma Gels
• →Mile 5.1 – Water & Gatorade
• →Mile 7.9 – Water & Gatorade
• →Mile 9.3 – Water & Huma Gels
• →Mile 11.1 – Water & Gatorade

What are the aid station locations for the 10K?

• →Mile 2.3 – Water & Gatorade
• →Mile 4.1 – Water & Gatorade

What are the course details for the Half Marathon and 10K?

• →The Half Marathon follows the Black Toenail Friday route in reverse and includes two loops.
• →The 10K covers one loop of the same course as the Half Marathon.
• →The trails at Proud Lake are wide, runnable, and beginner-friendly, with only a few short sections of roots and gentle rolling hills.
• →The course is well-marked with turn signs at every intersection and confidence tape/markers every 0.1 mile.

What is the course map for the Half Marathon and 10K?

• →Half Marathon Course Map: Strava ↗
• →10K Course Map: Strava ↗

What is required for the Carpe Noctem race?

• →Evening runners must bring a headlamp or flashlight, as the race takes place in the dark.

What is the event schedule?

• →Morning (Carpe Diem):

• 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM – Packet Pickup & Registration