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Watershed Endurance 6Hr/3Hr Runs

Sat August 10, 2024 Edwardsville, IL 62025 US Directions
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Events

6 Hour

$65 6:00PM CDT - 11:59PM CDT Price increases after July 6, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT

3 Hour

$45 9:00PM CDT - 11:59PM CDT Price increases after July 6, 2024 at 11:59pm CDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://finallapracing.com/watershed-endurance-runs.

Place

1591 Tower Ave
Edwardsville, IL US 62025

Description

The Watershed Endurance 6Hr/3Hr Run is an unique event to challenge an individual’s physical abilities hosted by Final Lap Race Management. The event will consist of a 3-hour and 6-hour timed run taking place on the 1 Mile path around the Watershed Nature Center. Participants can run, jog, walk or even take a break in between loops. The event is to see how many miles individuals can complete within the 3 or 6 hours limit. Event is limited to 120 participants. So, how far can you go?

Both distances will end at midnight on Saturday, August 6th. Participants will be required to wear a headlamp, waist lamp or carry a light after sunset.

Times
6 HR – Start 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
3 HR – Start 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Packet Pickup
Early packet pickup – Friday, August 9th - 3:00PM-6:00PM at Runwell , 142 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Race day - 5:00PM – 9:00PM in front of the Watershed Nature Center Welcome Center.

In-Person Registration will be available during Packet Pickup hours on Friday and Race Day

Awards 
Male & Female Overall in both races.
Top 2 Male & Female age group winners – 29 & under, 30-30, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ in both races. 
*Awards will be based on number of loops completed AND fastest finish time within the timed limit.

Aid Station
An aid station tent will be setup near the Welcome Center. This will be supplied with water, electrolyte drink, energy gels, fruit, snacks and first aid. There will be no cooked food on-site. Participants are encouraged to provide their own aid during event. Event will be a CUP-FREE event to minimize the trash in the landfills. Restrooms will be available inside the Welcome Center and in parking lot near basketball/sand volleyball courts.

Per City permits - NO grills or open flames allowed on property

Course
The course is a 1.01 Mile loop from the walking path leading to the Welcome Center. The route surface is 50% crushed limestone and 50% pavement. 
Course direction changes each year. Even years - Clockwise, Odd years - Counterclockwise

Results
Results will be posted live during the event on the RunSignUp event page. Results will also be posted on UltraSignUp within 24 hours of conclusion of event.

Live race day results provided by Final Lap Racing.

Event Proceeds

Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Watershed Nature Center, Nature Preserve Committee to support its goal of re-connecting people of all ages, background and abilities to nature, protect and restore ecologically functional lands and waters, and promote active, healthy, sustainable communities and livelihoods. Final Lap Racing has donated $4,750 to the Watershed Nature Preserve Committee the past 3 years from the event’s proceeds!

Plan you visit to the Watershed Nature Center today.

Race Contact Info

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Sponsors

Final Lap Racing's 2023 "Best Vibe Event" Award Winner

The Vibe Award celebrates the event that created the most captivating and engaging atmosphere, either through a creatively themed ambiance or an overall entertaining experience that delighted both participants and spectators alike.

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