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About the raceWe are excited to host the second leg of this unique challenge in the Free State!!!
The farrm yard ultra is a form of ultramarathon race where competitors must consecutively run the distance of 5500 meters in less than one hour. When each lap is completed, the remaining time within the hour is typically used to recover for the next hour's race.
Rules for the Farmyard Ultra
1) Course
5500m/ 5.5km loop
2) Starting Corral
. Measured to fit entire starting field
. Corral stays the same size thru out the event
. Participants must be in the starting corral at the bell
3) Starts
. Each loop starts precisely 1 hour after the last
. Warning must be given 3, 2, and 1 minutes prior to start
. All competitors must start at the bell (no late starts)
4) Loops
. Except for restrooms, competitor may not leave the course until each loop is completed
. No non-competitors on the course (including eliminated runners) excluding runners who will be running the fun run - they will be allowed to run 2 rounds consecutively.
. No personal aid during a loop (common aid stations are allowed)
. Each loop must be completed within an hour to be counted… including the final lap.
. No artificial aids (including trekking poles)
. Slower runners must allow passes.
5) Timing
. Timing of the loops won’t be done by Aktief – objective is to find the last person standing!
6) Winner/Results
. The winner is the last person to complete a loop/ toe the start line!
. All others are technically DNF
. Results of each runner in terms of distance covered are to be given.
. If no runner can complete one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.
7) Cap
. Race is open ended
We will have different Categories this time as Follows:
- 1 - 6hrs R150
- 1 - 12hrs R250
- Last Person Standing : R350
Saturday we will have a fun run at 8:00 for supporters - 1or2 laps - R80
What to wear
• Dress in performance gear (not cotton).
• Think compression bottoms and breathable tops made from water wicking material.
• Wear comfortable shoes that you’ve trained in, but beware, they are going to get dirty.
• Contact our Race partner Sweat Gear for custom made team race apparel:
https://sweatgearsa.co.za/
@sweatgearofficial
What to Bring
• Running gear
• Support crew
• Tent / Gazebo and camping gear {NO TENT PEGS in GROUND]
• Cash (It will make paying for food/drinks/etc. much easier.)
• Outside food will be allowed during this event
Race Includes
• Well Marked route with lights at intervals
• Basic medical and emergency care – BFN Event Support team will be on duty
• Surprise Finishers Customized Gift (post event)
• Free Professional Photos (to frame and flaunt)
• Bragging rights!
• Your name down in history!
• More bragging rights!
About the venue
https://www.be-human.co.za/?fbclid=IwAR3NHTOqdEunq4-szfSXpERFuCaxA019WPfAx22J0ybmRdVp0PjFur2Eq4U
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Be Human - Middelwater Farm, Middelwater Farm, R30, Glen, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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