Bull Run Run Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some frequently asked questions about the Bull Run Run 50. Please review the list prior to sending a question to the race director … it may be answered below:

1. WILL I RECEIVE ANY CONFIRMATION OR LITERATURE IN THE MAIL? No. In an effort to save time and money, we are not sending snail mail to disseminate race information. We have attempted to provide all pertinent information (to include the official entrant list) on this BRR website. Please read the website thoroughly, and if you still have unanswered questions, feel free to send an email to the RD at: BullRunRunRD@verizon.net.

2. CAN I TRANSFER MY ENTRY TO SOMEONE ELSE? No. We maintain a waiting list, so if you can’t run or change your mind about participating, please notify the registration coordinator before March 20 and you will receive your entry refund less $25. No refunds after March 20. No waiting list acceptances after March 31.

3. WHAT ARE THE LOCATIONS FOR THE PRE-RACE PASTA MEAL AND BUNK HOUSES? The pre-race meal, race packet pickup, and the start/finish are located at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park. This is also the location for the bunk houses. Post race showers are available…bring your own towels and soap. Directions to Start/Finish at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park

4. WHAT DO YOU HAVE AT THE AID STATIONS? All aid stations have water, a replenishment drink, Coca Cola, Mountain Dew, cookies, chips, and, crackers. Additionally, some of the later aid stations will have sandwiches, fruit, candy, and even ice cream at our infamous Wolf Run Shoals aid station.

5. SHOULD I CARRY A WATER BOTTLE AND/OR FANNY PACK DURING THE RACE? We highly recommend this. While the average high temp for this time of year is below 70 degrees, it can and has been unseasonably hot and humid in past races. Five miles is a very long way to go between aid stations without supplemental aid.

6. WHAT ARE THE CUTOFF TIMES AND LOCATIONS? For information on the cutoff times, go to the course description page.

7. ARE PACERS ALLOWED? Pacers are allowed to accompany runners from Fountainhead home bound but need to be self sufficient. RUNNERS WHO ARE COMPETING FOR OVERALL, AGE DIVISION, OR TEAM AWARDS ARE NOT ALLOWED PACERS IF THEY WANT TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN THEIR RESPECTIVE AWARD CATEGORY.

8. WILL MY FEET GET WET AND MUDDY? Probably….the course has several small stream crossings and depending upon spring rains, the course can get rather muddy and wet.

9. DO YOU TRANSPORT DROP BAGS TO OTHER AID STATION LOCATIONS FOR RUNNERS? No, however runners return to Hemlock Overlook (start/finish area) at mile 15.5 where there is an aid station and a location for you to have a drop bag that you placed there prior to the start.

10. HOW IS THE COURSE MARKED? The course is marked with blue surveyor tape ribbons hanging from tree limbs. Double ribbons designate a turn…keep attentive. Most of the course also has blue blazes (paint) on the trees, but other colored blazes are on some sections. Follow blue ribbons…they take precedence over other colored blazed sections. As a rule of thumb, you should not go further than two minutes of running time without seeing a blue ribbon. Red ribbon blocking the trail (on the ground) designates the WRONG WAY. Do not jump or otherwise cross a red ribbon!

11. ARE THERE CREW MAPS AVAILABLE FOR THE SURROUNDING AREA OF THE RACE? An REI local road map is available on the PATC Web site [126kb download].

12. HOW DO I DESIGNATE A TEAM? Information about teams is available on the main BRR Information Page.

13. WILL THERE BE DRUG TESTING? Only for Joe Clapper! Although there well could be alcohol testing for VHTRC Eagle Run RD, Gary Knipling as well.