The Sixth Annual Vernal Equinox will once again take place on the beautiful grounds of Majestic Farm in Batavia, Ohio on March 28-30. Majestic Farm is Cincinnati's premier equestrian facility with beautiful wooded trails, along with scenic paths along the woods, and around lakes. This is truly a unique venue! Again this year we are offering free clean horse stalls by the start/finish area to use to store your supplies during the race. The 48 Hour runners will have the stalls located the closest to the Start/Finish. You can share stalls with friends, just let us know who you want to share with. The stalls are generous in size and four runners can easily share a stall.
Cupless Race
Vernal Equinox will be a cupless race. You will receive a reusable cup with your race packet. There will be no paper cups at aid station. We will provide bowls and plates for hot food.
48-24-12-8 Hour Run
The course is 2 miles in length and traverses through wooded trails, lush growths and gorgeous meadows. Beautiful, smooth and fast trail with a large barn at start/finish of every loop. Typical ultrarunning food will be provided at the aid station along with some hot food items such as homemade soup, grilled cheese, fresh coffee, etc. Vegan options will be available.
All participants can reserve free clean horse stalls at the time of registration to use as staging/napping/storage area during the race. RV hookups are available for $45. Superior swag with high quality Rabbit long sleeve shirts and custom finisher awards that are handmade in Ohio. Belt buckles for those who run 100 miles in 24 or 48 hours as well as 150 mi and 200 mi buckles. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Project Congo, a charity founded by local resident, endurance athlete, and philanthropist, Dr Sylvia Gleason. Please check projectcongo.org and watch moving video about Dr Gleason’s work in Congo!
We offer four different events:
- 48 Hour (starting Friday at 7 am, finishing Sunday at 7 am)
- 24 Hour (Saturday 7 am - Sunday 7 am)
- 12 Hour (Saturday 8 am - 8 pm)
- 8 Hour (Saturday 8 am - 4 pm)
Empower Ultras is proud to be Trail Sisters approved race.
We offer:
Equal Podium Spots
Equal Prize Money & Awards
Women’s specific swag & apparel. (no unisex t-shirts)
Menstrual products at all aid stations.
Equal opportunity/space for women on the starting line.
Empower Ultras was founded by Aneta (Nettie) Zeppettella and Jennifer Russo, who met through ultrarunning and over years gained a ton of experience finishing some of the hardest ultras on East Coast and beyond. We want to empower you to try to push your limits and create your new adventures. Please join us. We will cheer for you with our whole hearts!
COURSE: The loop is 2 miles long and includes meadows, woods, and gravel road. Please see the picture under event photos showing the location of stalls and barns. The stalls will be randomly drawn with priority (the closest stalls to the timing mat) being given to 48 and 24 hour runners.
PACERS: To avoid crowding of the course pacers are only allowed AFTER the conclusion of 12 and 8 H runs (after 8 pm on Saturday) for 48 H and 24 H runners and 48H ruckers only. No pacers on Friday or for 8H and 12 H participants. Don’t worry! This is a short loop, you’ll never run completely alone! Pacers need to sign a waiver before they start.
Awards Ceremony:
8 Hour Run - 4:15 pm on Saturday
12 Hour Run - 8:15 pm on Saturday
24 Hour- 7:15 am Sunday
48 Hour - 7:15 am Sunday
Rucker Divisions: 12 Hr
We are again offering a 12 hour rucking option. All ruckers will receive a patch in addition to other race swag.
Ruckers Rule:
What is Rucking? “Rucking” is marching or walking while wearing your rucksack (which is always loaded down with gear). The activity gets its name from "rucksacks," which is military-speak for “backpack". RUCKING RULES - The weight standard is determined by body weight:
- Over 150# - 30# dry
- Under 150# - 20# dry
You may use anything you wish (steel plate, bricks, sandbags, etc) to comprise your dry weight but all food and water must be removed before weigh-in.
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