All distances of the Eagle Up Ultra trail race in Canal Fulton, Ohio, are scheduled to begin 6 a.m. June 6.
The event features races of 100 miles, 100K, 50K-50m (81 miles total), 50 miles, 50K, 25K, 4-person relay, 8-person relay and a ruck division.
Race organizers bill it as being “unofficially the world’s largest 24-hour ultra.”
“The course is a 5 mile loop starting in St. Helena Park in Canal Fulton running south on the Ohio Erie Canal Towpath to Butterbridge Rd. then coming back on the Olde Muskingum Trail to the park where you will run right though the camping area to complete the loop,” the race notes. “All surfaces are packed crushed limestone except through the camping area which is short cut grass. Road shoes are fine for this race.”
The race offers one aid station at the pavilion in St. Helena Park, 123 Tuscarawas St. NW in Canal Fulton.
Packet pickup will be open 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 5, then again starting 4:30 a.m. June 6.
A pre-race dinner will be served 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 5.
Runners should arrived at the starting line for instructions at 5:45 a.m. June 6.
“Crew is allowed to set up anywhere within St. Helena Park to aid their runners,” the race notes. “No food for crew from the aid station. Lockport beer will be available for purchase.”
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Pacers can join their runner after the second lap. Pacers are allowed to eat drink at aid stations, but only while actively pacing.
Runners may change distances, and those who do complete a different distance should tell the timer about the update.
No refunds will be given.
“We are now a cupless race,” organizers note. “What that means is that runners will have to carry their own reusable cup for water, electrolyte drink and soda. We will have cups for coffee and for warm soup/broth.”
To learn more, visit the race online at www.race-brimstone.com/eagle-up-ultra.
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