The Southern Grit Endurance Challenge is a timed endurance event offering 3-hour, 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour race options.

 RACE DAY RULES — KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 

(3hr • 6hr • 12hr • 24hr Events)

All timed events follow the same format — make sure you understand how it works 👇

1️⃣ Most Distance Wins

Your placement is based on total laps completed.

Example:

If you are running the 3 Hour and you come through at 2:40 and stop, but someone comes through at 2:55 and goes out for one more lap — and completes it — they will finish ahead of you.

- If there’s time left, another lap can change everything.

2️⃣ Starting Your Final Lap

You can start a new lap any time before your clock expires on your distance you are registered for.

- If you start before time runs out, that lap counts — even if you finish after time expires.

3️⃣ On-Course / Tent Access Rule

- The course passes directly by your tent on the way back to the start/finish line.

-As you are finishing a lap, you may stop at your tent to grab nutrition, gear, or anything you need.

- After leaving your tent, you will continue to the start/finish line to either:

• Begin your next lap, or

• Finish your race

🚫 Once you cross the start/finish line and begin a new lap, you are on course and may NOT return to your tent until that lap is completed.

4️⃣ Tie-Breaker Rule

If runners complete the same number of laps:

- First person back to the finish line on their final lap wins.

5️⃣ Dropping from the Event

If you decide to stop early:

- You must notify timing immediately so we can keep results accurate and everyone accounted for.