What distances are available for this event?

• →25K – 1 loop – 3,050 ft gain
• →50K – 2 loops + out-and-back – 6,050 ft gain
• →50-Miler – 4 loops – 12,200 ft gain
• →100-Miler – 8 loops – 24,400 ft gain (more vertical than Everest from sea level)

What is the race day schedule?

• →Gates open: 7:00 AM
• →Bib pickup: 7:10–7:50 AM
• →Race start: 8:00 AM sharp
• →Course closes: 5:30 PM
• →100-Miler cutoff: 36 hours

What are the requirements and rules for participating?

• →100-Miler runners must have a pacer at dusk — mandatory for safety
• →No dogs, strollers, or unregistered runners
• →No refunds — race continues regardless of weather
• →Deferments available by request before race day

What aid stations are available during the race?

• →Three aid stations per loop:

• Alpha – Crew access allowed

• Wolf Fang – No crew access

• Omega – No crew access

• →Aid stations are stocked with water, Tailwind, soda, candy, bacon, fruit, pickles, salt, and basic first aid

What is included in the registration?

• →Handmade pottery finisher medal (no mass production)
• →Race swag for all participants
• →Results posted on UltraSignup
• →Photos released one week post-race

What accommodations are available near the event?

• →Leatherwood Mountains Cabins — 45+ rustic cabins, some with hot tubs

• Leatherwoodmountains ↗

• →Creekside Campground — Tent & RV sites with water and power hookups

What is the course like?

• →Each loop follows orange ribbons and yellow arrows through the Leatherwood Mountains backcountry
• →The terrain features roots, rocks, and mud with constant climbing and descending — no flat reprieve at any point
• →The course repeats the same loop, which means navigation fatigue sets in on later laps

What is the weather forecast for the event date?

• →The weather in Ferguson on April 11, 2026, is expected to be mild, with temperatures ranging from 45°F to 60°F and mostly cloudy conditions
• →Potential rain and uneven trail conditions are possible, so participants should prepare for variable weather

What are the cutoff times for the races?

• →100-Miler cutoff: 36 hours
• →Course closes: 5:30 PM

Are there any early packet pickup options?

• →Yes, early packet pickup is available on Friday before the event.