Let's do it again. For those of us that simply just want to do it again we are going to do a Fatass style Urban. Meaning you will get timed officially but it will be based off your Garmin time Or simply the time that we text the timing company that you are finished. Obviously we are on the honor code here! the cost of your entry will cover the timing and your medal, buckle, etc. There will be no shirts or Quik Trip cards. You will be responsible for providing your own drinks and snacks on the course. Please take note that I am changing things up for the course for this winter. Instead of doing a 25 mile loop 4 times we will do a 20 mile loop 5 times.
The start is Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. The start/finish is at RunnersWorld Tulsa., 3920 S. Peoria, Tulsa, OK.
CUTOFF: The cutoff time for finishing all distances of the race is 34 hours (5:00 PM. Sunday).
WHAT'S WITH THE NAME? First of all, it's Tulsa! It’s an exposition because it will expose you to parts of the city that you may or may not have run before and will show you what a great city this is to run in on your Urban Adventure
COURSE: I am altering the course for the Winter Urban. We will drop the Greenwood loop and the LaFortune park loop and the loops will now be 20 miles that we will do 5 times. There is also a slight alter to the course in the first mile. This also means there is no 50 mile option but now a 100K.
It starts and finishes at RunnersWorld Tulsa, 3920 S. Peoria, Tulsa OK. The course is 20 miles and if you are doing the marathon then you will do the 20 mile loop followed by a 3 mile out and back..
You will be given a map and a baggie with turn by turn directions to carry with you during the event and you must find your way around. The course is not marked and the map and turn by turn directions will be the only thing to show you the way. The terrain is generally flat to gently rolling. There are sidewalks to run on almost the whole race. I’ve tried to minimize running on streets with traffic as much as possible, but NOTE that much of the race is run next to or on streets where there may be heavy vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic, which is part of the “urban adventure” aspect of the race, so prepare to take extra care in traffic when you’re exhausted near the end.
To view the course or...
MapMyRun Map Here
100 Mile and 100K map
Marathon 6 mile extra
AID STATIONS: You can utilize whatever resource you pass by on the course or what your crew brings you. You should still carry some of your own food, some extra cash, have it crewed for you, or buy it in stores, delis or restaurants you pass along the way. You will also pass by some park drinking fountains if you need extra water. This is part of the urban adventure and fun of an event like this. Keep in mind that many stores may close at night. You will still have to be self-reliant. Please only enter this race if you are prepared for that. RunnersWorld will be open during normal business hours but may not have anyone there over night and so you may have to use your car to keep your stuff in.
You may enter to run 26.2, 100K or 100 miles: All distances follow the same rules as the 100 mile participants. Runners entered in the 100 and 50 Mile run may stop at any loop if they don’t feel they are able to finish and still get a finishers medal for doing that distance. Pacers are allowed after your first lap. You may crew your runners at any time. However you will not be eligible for overall awards if you drop distances.
PACERS: You can have a pacer anytime during this event.
CREW: You may have a crew for the entire race. Crews may offer assistance with anything except moving you forward in the race. (Do not take a ride or you are immediately disqualified!) A lot of the crews will offer assistance to other participants.
You may crew for a runner or team member at any point during the race. You may provide food, drink, and anything else your runner might need except moving them forward on the course. Please use discretion when parking and staging. Do NOT park anywhere that will block/impede any other participant or traffic, parking lots, etc.
MANDATORY: All registered runners must carry the following items with them during the run. 1. Cell phone* 2. Direction sheet, to be provided 3. Cash or credit/debit card, roughly $25 recommended, for additional food and drink purchases 4. At least one water bottle or hydration pack, minimum 20 oz. *If you don't have a cell phone, please let us know
PROHIBITED:
- Music listening devices are very strongly discouraged at any point during the run. This is a genuine safety issue. You will be running on streets that are open to traffic and you must always be fully aware of your surroundings. It can also distract you from following course markings. Furthermore, although you will not be running through any particularly “dangerous” neighborhoods at night, music listening devices are a target for thieves. Of course, you may carry iPhones for a phone, but it should stay stowed away unless needed. Similarly, we strongly recommend against using iPhones or other smart phones for non-essential use at night (i.e., Facebook or Twitter updates).
- Littering. This includes banana peels and orange rinds. You will pass by trash cans everywhere along the route – use them.
DROPS: I genuinely expect all runners to complete their perspective distances within the allotted time frame. But if you must drop, you must notify Kathy. It is preferable to drop at RunnersWorld and tell the volunteers there, but if you have a crew and drop on the course, you must call Kathy 918-805-6905 or send a text – BEFORE you leave the course. If you run into a problem during the race and can't complete the course or have a safety issue, we will try to get someone to you ASAP. You may also call Uber or a cab, phone a Friend/relative or use your crew to get back to RunnersWorld if you are dropping out in the middle of the run course.
OTHER WORDS: Always remember, safety first! This is not meant to be a highly-competitive event. Take the time to wait at stop lights, and always be careful at crossings. You are doing something amazing by running the Urban Adventure, but drivers don’t know this. Also, be courteous to pedestrians, bike riders, and drivers. You are ambassadors and representatives for your sport, like it or not. But finally, relax and have fun, and enjoy the city and your run!
WHAT YOU GET: You will receive an Urban Adventure buckle for the 100 or a Huge 6inch Golden Driller medal for the other distances. 100 milers will not get a buckle and medal. (buckle only) If this is your first time doing this race I might give you a shirt.
Parking: We have a small parking lot on the South side of our building. We can park there. Please don't park in the front og the building.
Packet Pick-up: Race numbers will be assigned on Saturday morning between 6AM - 7AM
