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Place
You can expect to be running in the heart of Springfield
Springfield, MO US 65804
Description
OVERNIGHT Rat Race UNSANCTIONED
Date: May 23, 2025
Start Time: Friday at 11:59 pm
Distance: Up to XX miles
Time Limit: 4 hours or 6 hours
Are you ready for a true test of endurance, speed, and grit? Welcome to the OVERNIGHT Rat Race UNSANCTIONED, an event tailored for the hardcore, the brave, and those seeking an unparalleled challenge. This sucker is not for the faint of heart, losers, or whiners out there.
Race Details:
- Start Time: As the clock strikes midnight, the race begins. May 23rd marks the date where only the brave will step up to the challenge.
- Course: This race is unique—no course markings, no volunteers, no directions. It’s just you, the night, and your determination. Navigate from around Springfield hitting the most points of interest (list released the week of the event). The more POI hit, the more time that is subtracted.
- Distance: Who knows
- Terrain: Sidewalks, roads, alleys, grass—choose your path wisely. The urban landscape of the night is your playground.
- Time Limit: You can choose from the 4 hour or 6 hour option to reach the finish line all the while running to the POI.
This race demands strategy, resourcefulness, and resilience. Without the usual race-day amenities and support, you're left to rely on your instincts and abilities. Do you have what it takes to conquer the OVERNIGHT Rat Race UNSANCTIONED?
Note: This event is unsanctioned and presents inherent risks. Participants must prioritize their safety and be aware of their surroundings at all times. This race is for experienced runners who understand and accept the challenge.
What You Get. (2025 Coming Soon)
We know you aren't in it for the swag because let's be honest, you're an animal and only wear a shirt to weddings and funerals, BUT, you get a couple things with registration:
- A pretty cool retro inspired race shirt to remember your dumb and crazy night.
- Custom Race Bib
- Post-Race Munchies
Rule Stuff
Things you MUST DO:
- Register, duh.
- If you drop out, you must notify event staff.
Things you CAN'T DO:
- Use anything but your God given feet to navigate the night.
- Punch another participant, no dip.
- Cross onto any property that it appears you are not allowed: (ex. inside a closed building, onto someone's residence, through a gate or chain that says PRIVATE PROPERTY.) Use your brain.
- Break traffic laws
Things you should PROBABLY HAVE:
- Running Shoes
- Money/Card
Things you MUST HAVE:
- GPS Enabled Watch or App (ex. Garmin, Coros, Strava, Map My Run, Tom Tom, etc., you get it)
- Race Bib on the front of your body
- Headlamp, just in case
- Something Reflective (ex. Shirt, arm band, shoe clip, hat, etc. so the cars on the road see you!)
- Something that lights up (ex. led vest, clip on shoe light, led arm band, etc.)
- Smartphone (we will use a gps tracking app to keep an eye on you throughout the run)
Schedule (subject to change)
Friday, May 23, 2025 into Saturday May 24, 2025:
- 11:30pm Packet Pickup @ TBA
- 11:53pm Rule + Requirement Briefing
- 11:59pm Race Start
- 4:00am Race Cutoff 4 hour
- 6:00am Race Cutoff 6 hour
- 6:05am Emergency Contacts Called and Cops Sent Out! (Don't be late.)
Scoring
Each 1/2 lap you run earns you 1pt. POI's have different pt values.
For example: somewhere farther from the start/finish may have a high pt value vs somewhere close. Somewhere difficult to get to, may have more points that somewhere easy. You get it.
You must return to the start/finish location 1 second before your time limit. Each minute you are past your deadline/cutoff, 1/2pt is deducted from your overall score.
Scoring example:
- Miles ran - 12.42 and 6 1pt POI's visited = 30pts
- Miles ran - 14.53 and 6 1pt POI's visited and 11 minutes late = 29.5pts
Points of Interest
- TBA in January
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- TBA in February
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- TBA in March
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- TBA in April
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Start & Finish
Springfield, MO - Released week of the race
Address: TBA
Coordinates: TBA
Race Contact Info
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