Run point-to-point over the final 31 miles of the 50-mile route. With significantly less climbing and descending than the first 19 miles of the 50-mile route, the 50K is more friendly for first-time ultra runners and a logical step up from the marathon.

Packet Pickup

Early packet pickup Friday, October 10 1:00 PM to 04:00 PM @ Project Lean Nation (107 Eastern Blvd, Canandaigua)

Same-day packet pickup starts at 5:30 AM @ FLCC Ewing Atrium (3325 Marvin Sands Dr, Canandaigua)

1. Get your bib and your shirt
2. Put any drop bags in bins labeled with aid station names

Start

The start is at the South End Boat Launch in Woodville.

• There is a race shuttle that will leave from the finish area at 9:00 AM. Do not leave anything on the shuttle. We will have a bin for bags to take back to the finish if you have items you want to leave behind such as warm clothing. Make sure your bag is labeled with your name and bib number.
• Crews dropping off runners should do so prior to 9:40 AM to limit congestion. Cars should park in the boat launch parking area and not along State Route 21.
• A pre-race meeting will start at 9:50 AM, with the start at 10:00 AM.

Rules of the Road

1. Use the sidewalk if one is available. For the 50 km, this is only in the last run to the finish.
2. If a sidewalk is not available, use the left shoulder facing traffic. No roads are closed for the race.
3. Yield to all traffic even if you have the right of way. Vehicles are big and solid; runners are small and squishy.
4. Be considerate of any other pedestrians. The sidewalks and shoulders are not closed for the race, so we'll be sharing.
5. Follow instructions of any police or road marshals, particularly at road crossings.
6. All runners and pacers on roads after sunset are required to wear high visibility garments such as reflective running vests or reflective running clothing. This applies to all early starters plus anyone who expects to be on the road past 6:30PM. Unlike previous years, the race shirt is not reflective, so all runners should bring their own gear.

Time Limits

The only time limit that will be enforced is the 7:30 PM cutoff at the finish. Prior to that point it is the athlete's responsibility to determine if they will be able to make the cutoff. As a guide, these are the rough times that an athlete should be leaving each aid station if they are running a consistent pace. Anyone entering an aid station after these times risks not making the cutoff and aid stations may no longer be staffed.

• There will be 7 aid stations along the course, including one that will be available twice, for a total of 8 possible stops.
• All stations will offer water, lemon-lime Skratch Labs Hydration, soda, and a selection of Gu Energy gels.
• Stations will also have a selection of food that will vary by location. This will include fruit, cookies, salty snacks, and candy. Items like quesadillas and warm broth will become available later in the day.
• Select stations will be offering good stuff from local businesses like Project Lean Nation, Plenty the Bakery, and Old School Cafe.

Drop Bags

Athletes have the option to provide their own drop bags at check-in that will be transported to some aid stations.

• Drop bags should be clearly labeled with athlete name, bib number, and aid station number/name.
• Should have reflective gear in AS 10 Bare Hill Drop Bag if expecting to be on the road past 6:30 PM. All runners and their pacers are required to wear reflective gear after 6:30 PM.
• Drop bags will be returned to the finish as aid stations close. Depending on the needs of the racers, it may take time to return to the finish, so athletes should not expect drop bags back until 7:30 PM.

Pacers are allowed starting at AS 9 Vine Valley (mile 35.6). Pacers must follow race rules including:

• Register and sign a waiver, either online or in-person at check-in.
• Provide their own transportation to Vine Valley.
• Follow the rules of the road by always running in the left hand shoulder facing traffic and following any directions of marshals and officials.
• Pacers can not "mule", by carrying food, water, or gear for their runner.

Crew, family, and friends are all welcome. However, to keep everyone safe, athletes should make their crew aware of all race rules. Failure to follow these rules could result in the disqualification of their athlete.

• Do not drive or cycle alongside the runners.
• Do not park on the shoulders of State Route 21, State Route 245, or Middle Rd. Do not park along roads within 100 yards of aid stations. The Athlete Handbook has more information on where crew can safely park.
• Crew can provide aid at any point along the course, but are strongly encouraged to do so at the established aid stations. If providing aid outside an aid station, crew must be parked in a safe area that does not block traffic or the race course.