The Course

Start/Finish Area:
The Start/Finish Area is located at the main parking lot at Farmdale Reservoir.
(GPS Coordinates: N 40 Degrees, 40.563 Minutes and W 089 Degrees, 30.086 Minutes)

Overview:
Both the 8 mile course and the 32.5 mile course follow mostly the same trails. There is a variety of running surfaces including; dirt pack, cinder road, gravel, and grass. Are there hills? Yes, a few. Are they difficult? No, they really aren’t. The course is very runner friendly. Are there creek crossings? Yep. Depending on rainfall, most will be either dry or easily crossed. It is possible to do the entire course and keep your feet dry. Is it very scenic? Oh yes. Don’t take our word for it, take a look at some of the pictures on this site. You will not be disappointed, especially during the fall.

Aid Stations:
There will be an aid station at the start/finish line and two out on the course. One aid station on the course will be located at Devil’s Cliff (see map or photo) at about mile 4 and the other will be at the top of Horse Hill (ultra runners will go by this one twice). All aid stations will be well-stocked with food and a variety of drink options including Gatorade Endurance Formula, S! Ultra, Red Bull, soda, and water.

Camping:
Camping is allowed the night before the race in the start/finish area. Camp sites are very primitive, but the camping area is beautiful!