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Episode 82: Race Spotlight - Umstead 100
Our mission is to help you take your next step on your ultra running
journey. And, sometimes, if you are like us, you may not know what that
next step may look like.
This week we are taking a look at the Umstead 100, which is a 100 mile
run located in Raleigh, NC at the William B Umstead State park. The
course consists of 8 loops of 12.5 miles each and consists of crushed
gravel and dirt compacted together and provides good footing. Despite
being on the east coast it does have some elevation, though not a ton
like a mountain race, this course has rolling hills and is considered
runnable, but many runners will take the hills as walk opportunities -
particularly the steeper ones on the back half of the loop. Total
elevation gain is 8000 feet.
Runners have 30 hours to complete and the race is also a Western States
qualifier.
Join us as we sit down with Rhonda Hampton, Race Director for the
Umstead 100.
Umstead 100 Links:
Info:
https://www.umstead100.org/
https://www.umstead100.org/pdf/First_100.pdf
Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys:
Website: www.theultrarunningguys.com
Race: The Final Countdown - September 16, 2023
Race: The Hydra - April 20, 2024
Patreon: www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys
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Our mission is to help you take your next step on your ultra running
journey. And, sometimes, if you are like us, you may not know what that
next step may look like.
This week we are taking a look at the Umstead 100, which is a 100 mile
run located in Raleigh, NC at the William B Umstead State park. The
course consists of 8 loops of 12.5 miles each and consists of crushed
gravel and dirt compacted together and provides good footing. Despite
being on the east coast it does have some elevation, though not a ton
like a mountain race, this course has rolling hills and is considered
runnable, but many runners will take the hills as walk opportunities -
particularly the steeper ones on the back half of the loop. Total
elevation gain is 8000 feet.
Runners have 30 hours to complete and the race is also a Western States
qualifier.
Join us as we sit down with Rhonda Hampton, Race Director for the
Umstead 100.
Umstead 100 Links:
Info:
https://www.umstead100.org/
https://www.umstead100.org/pdf/First_100.pdf
Checkout more from The Ultra Running Guys:
Website: www.theultrarunningguys.com
Race: The Final Countdown - September 16, 2023
Race: The Hydra - April 20, 2024
Patreon: www.patreon.com/theultrarunningguys
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