ROOT (Running Out Of Time) 24Hr / 12Hr / 5k
Targeting December 2023
TBD, San Diego, CA
A 24 hour race challenging runners to reach 100 miles or beyond within the time limit.
A 12 hour race challenging runners to reach 50 miles or beyond within the time limit.
Also, a 5k run for those who need one last chance at a PR before the new year rolls over.
THIS RACE WILL HAVE LIMITED CAPACITY FOR THE 2021 EVENT
Course
This race takes place at the Lake Miramar City Park, with the main headquarters located on the west side of the boat launch located at the Lake Miramar Concessions Parking Lot.
Distances for the event will be a 5k, Half Marathon, 24 hours (with the goal of running at least 100 miles, or as many as you can get in the time limit), and 12 hours (with the goal of running at least 50 miles, or as many as you can get in the time limit).
The 5K Course (Click Here for GPX File)
Start Line will be at Natalie Park and follow the lake path clockwise.
The Finish Line is at the main headquarters for the race at the Lake Miramar Concessions Parking Lot.
There are approximately 92ft (28m) of gain and 105ft (32m) of loss, but trust us, it feels pretty flat.
12 and 24 Hour Course (Click Here for GPX File)
This race will start at the Lake Miramar Concessions Parking Lot at 9:00AM on Saturday.
Runners will circumnavigate the lake in a clockwise direction. There are aid stations at the Start line and at Natalie Park, which is 1.72 miles (about 2.75km) into the loop.
Runners will have a choice to drop down to a trail path after leaving the Natalie Park aid station, completing a majority of the remaining loop (about 5k) on dirt trail instead of pavement. You may choose which path you take for each loop, you are not restricted to one loop for the entire race. The paved path loop is 8.02km (with 60m of elevation gain and 60m of loss) and the trail path loop is 8.01km (with 60m of elevation gain and 60m of loss).
Runners who complete 20 loops, which is 100 miles, in under 24 hours will receive a belt buckle.
Runners who complete at least 10 laps, which is 50 miles, in under 24 hours will receive a 50 miler medal.
Runners will be categorized by the distance/time in which they sign up. Registering for the 24 hour distance and dropping out after 12 hours will still place you in the 24 hour category, no matter how many miles you’ve completed.
PACERS - Pacers will be allowed (1 per runner at any given time, but are not limited to one individual for the whole race) for all 24 hour runners beginning at 6PM. You may pickup or drop your pacer as many times as you wish between 6PM and the Finishing Cutoff. No pacers for 12 hours runners.
ROOT Event Merchandise will be Available at UltraSignUp
Merchandise is still being designed, but this is our current iteration, subject to change.
Included Merchandise - Some gifts and merchandise are included with race entry, which varies based on which distance you register for. Below is the breakdown of what is included with your registration. All Runners can purchase additional shirts and hats on UltraSignUp.
TBD
Technical Men's Shirt: S-XL ($25) (Front)
Technical Women’s Shirt: S-XL ($25) (Front)
Technical Men’s Shirt: S-XL ($25) (Back)
Technical Women’s Shirt: S-XL ($25) (Back)
Race Agenda
PACKET PICKUP REGISTRATION TIMES
December 18th
7:30AM - 9:15AM Packet Pickup / Registration for 24/12 Hour Event
9:15AM - 9:45AM Packet Pickup / Registration for 5k Event
RACE START TIMES
December 18th
9:30AM 24/12 Hour Race Begins
10:00AM 5k Begins
RACE CUTOFFS
December 18th
9:00PM 12 Hour Race Closes
December 19th
9:00AM 24 Hour Race Closes
AWARDS CEREMONY
December 19th 9:00AM - 10:00AM Post Race Celebration / Awards
