United AF Ultra Marathons

3/5
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Scheduled for Saturday, October 19th, at the Ottawa Metro Park, the Lima Ultramarathon promises to be an unforgettable occasion. We are proud to announce that we have partnered with RacePenguin as our race host, to ensure the highest standards of excellence and professionalism. The races will feature a range of distances to accommodate various skill levels and interests, including a 50k, 50 miler, 100k, and 100 miler, all available for solo participants. Additionally, we are offering a unique opportunity for teamwork with an 100 miler team of 6 and a team of 8 option. After covering all expenses, any remaining funds will be allocated to support a local cause.
Date:  2024-10-19
Distance:  50K, 50 mile, 100K, 100 mile
City:  Lima
Registration Cost:  N/A
State:  OH
Hosted By:  N/A
Pros
  • 30 hour cutoff for all events
  • Aid station had variety of food
  • Loop made backpacks unnecessary
  • Many bathrooms available
  • Flat course-great for beginners
Cons
  • Lack of communication before the event
  • Not many areas for overnight accommodations close by
  • Uncertain how many laps to run before the race started
  • No tracking of laps to get an accurate estimate of distance still remaining

3/5

Summary

For the first year of this event, the team did a good job. The course was a 2.8 mile paved loop with chip timing at the start/end and halfway point in each loop. Long cutoff allowed for beginner ultra runners. Room to improve communications and aid.
Posted Dec 10, 2024
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