FAQs
If you have any questions that you can't find here or in the Athlete Guide, please contact us!
The Athlete Guide with all race weekend details can be found here: https://runsignup.com/Race/BlackbeardsRevenge100/Page/athleteguide
1. Can you provide examples of acceptable reflective vests? I have one but am afraid it’s too much vest. I have Noxgear lights but am worried about that and my vest.
Any vest can do, don't think about it too much. Most running vests these days have some form of reflective fabric on them. The better option is to find a vest, or clothing you like and just add front and back reflective tape to it. This will ensure you are using what is most comfortable to you, but also something that makes sure you are visible. Lights are not enough. Here are light suggestions and an explanation of required gear.
2. Is there plenty of parking at start?
Both races have plenty of parking available at start lines. The only thing to keep in mind is that if you plan on your car being at the 100 mile start line overnight, you will need to park across the street in the beach access parking. The park will not allow cars overnight and has threatened tickets. Shuttles will not be going back to the start line after the race begins.
3. Do all relay members need to check in at 4 am and be at the starting line at 5 am? Or is it only leg 1 who needs to be at the 4 am check in and start line at 5 am?
Only the first runner needs to be at the starting line.
4. Do we pick up our own race packets for the relay or does the team captain pick them all up and we have to get our items from them?
Anyone from the team can pick them up.
6. Any veteran tips for combating the sand that will end up in socks and shoes?
Ultimately this comes down to personal preference. 1st, work on having a plan for application of anti chaff cream or powder. 2nd, if you are extremely sensitive to sand, use gators. 3rd, having extra socks and shoes on hand in drop bags always helps. Switching our for a fresh pair is always an easy solution.
7. Required gear?
Refer to the Athlete Guide.
8. Will the aid stations be roughly similar to what’s listed in the 2026 chart that’s online?
It is very similar to previous years, but check the current athlete guide for updates. We do reserve the right to switch foods (if something is in short supply we might supplement. Or if it is exceedingly hot or cold we might swap a hot or cold food out to help athletes). The current aid station guide can be found here.
9. Pacers can begin at what mile?
0.000000001 miles as long as they have signed up online and have a pacer bib and required gear!
10. Will we have Hüma Brand gels again this year?
Yes
12. Will there be a pre-race group shakeout option on Friday?
No
13. Will there be food at the finish line?
Of course, matey! The 2027 finish line is being sponsored by The Wreck Tiki Bar in Hatteras. They will have a race-specific menu and bar available all night with special post-race refreshments for our runners! Your crew are welcome to hang out there while they wait! More information here.
14. Will there be an awards ceremony?
With how spread out the field is, and with how spread out pirates select their lodging along the Outer Banks, we present awards at the finish line as you finish. Please check with the timing tent for your award if you are uncertain. Award categories may be found here.
15. How can you prepare for the mental approach of running through the night along the side of the road?
The night is when you’ll find a lot of pirates packing up and heading out together from aid stations. The night hours can be a lonely and mentally exhausting journey— but if you mentally prepare for it, you’ll be ready, matey! Make small goals throughout the night section to break it up. Don’t be afraid to give yourself a longer break at aid stations if you need more time to recharge before heading back up. Join our virtual clinics for more tips from veterans.
16. I assume it will be dark at the start. Are lights required?
Lights are required for any time it is dark or raining hard.
17. The lights and back ups only need to be with you at dark, so can they stay in a drop bag?
Yes. Just make sure you leave yourself some wiggle room to get to them before it gets dark again. You'll need a second set if you want to do this; we're not transporting your first drop bag ahead from one aid station to a later aid station; it's going to the finish line after you see it.
18. Reflective vest are required for daytime as well?
Recommended during the day, but not required. It gets hazy, foggy, and sandy, so reflective gear makes sense.
19. There is gear check and packet pickup on race day morning. So can I just do the virtual pre race meeting and and no need to attend the evening before?
Yes, that is correct.
20. Size of drop bag?
sized 20”x24”x4”
21. Flavor tailwind listed on aid stations?
2026 - Mandarin orange, raspberry (caffeinated), naked (unflavored), Dauwatermelon (watermelon)
22. I didn't add a shuttle to the start line when I signed up. Am I still able to add it?
Yes, you are able to add the pre-race shuttle to your registration until March 19, following instructions here. More information regarding the shuttles may be found here.
23. I don't think I'm getting your emails.
We send a comfortable amount of emails; we want our runners to be informed and safe. If you haven't received one from us in over a month, especially if we're three months or less out from race day, you may be missing them.
- Have you checked your Spam folder?
- Have you checked other folders your email provider "kindly" created for you and "conveniently" filters your mail into, like Promotions, Purchases, Updates, etc.?
- Have you added "noreply@runsignup.com" to your contacts?
If you've done all of this and want us to send you a test email, email Libby at libby@triviumracing.com.
