RUNNING INFO
RUNNERS, TAKE YOUR MARK!
We are so ready to pull the rip cord on the cannon and send you off running on the Magnolia State Bank Running Course! THIS COMING SATURDAY, at 8:30am, the race begins. Coral 1 will be the 10k and a few minutes later Coral 2 will start.
You will be sent off sprinting by the Ross and Yerger SILVER SPIRIT SQUAD! Watch for these cheering chicks!
*Bring a chair, quilt or tent to sit on or under at the Priority One Finish Line Party.
*Bring a blanket or yoga mat in order to participate in Georgia Pacific’s Goat Yoga with Emma Wilder Farms.
VOLUNTEERS will be there to hand out refreshments and create the Farm to Fork running experience. They will help provide a SAFE RUNNING ENVIRONMENT, however – it is your responsibility to run safely. Please be watchful, courteous, look both ways and proceed with caution.
COURSE MARKINGS - We make significant efforts to provide a well-marked course that is easy to follow. However, we can’t monitor every inch of the Longleaf Trace and signage could be damaged, removed or changed without our knowledge. Mile Markers will be put in place on Friday evening and checked again early Saturday morning.
TURNAROUNDS are marked by dancing chickens! Watch out for dancing chickens and don’t turn back unless you’ve passed said chicken.
HYDRATION STATIONS are about every mile. There are hydration/aid stations along the route. Although some stations will have sugary snacks and other have energy supplements – please plan accordingly and pack those with you.
PERSONAL RECORDS- Runners don’t miss your chance to hit a personal record and win a
fancy koozie to stay hydrated with! RACE RESULTS will be immediate thanks to MS Race Timing.
ACTIVE RECOVERY PHYSICAL THERAPY will be waiting on you at the Priority One Finish Line Party. Take a minute to talk to the pros get stretched out or simply ask questions to our experts on site.
RACE MAP AND ATHLETES GUIDE – CLICK HERE. Both distances are straight down and straight back
RACE CUT OFF TIME – 12 noon
PARKING will be covered later this week in a post and an email.
PACKET PICK UP - Forrest Health Packet Pick Up - 4pm -7:30pm at Cadence Bank, 100 Hardy Street. Day of Packet Pick Up starts at 6:15am and closes promptly at 8am. Preordered merch can be picked up at Cadence or at the t-shirt tent.
FRIDAY NIGHT – the Criterium starts at 6:30pm just three blocks from Packet Pick Up. Please join us!
WE ARE SO HONORED YOU ARE RUNNING WITH US AND FOR THOSE FOOD INSECURE ACROSS THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
