Nocturnal 12

Nocturnal 12 Race Description

Obatron Productions' exercise arm, Obatron Fitness, is proud to present Nocturnal 12, a 12-hour fixed time race. Walker and mobility-impaired friendly. Diet sensitive. Hosted on Lake Ontario State Parkway Trail at Island Cottage Road to Dewey (43°16'21.2"N 77°39'42.3"W). Scroll for LOTS of details and see the menu sections for even more.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How it Works: Information about the structure of fixed time races.
• What You Get: Details about participant rewards.
• Discount Offers and Referrals: Information on discounts available.
• Awards: Overview of prize distribution.
• Sponsors: Information on race sponsors.
• Additional Details: Further race information.

How It Works

Fixed time races allow walkers and runners to traverse a loop, circuit, or other route that brings them back to a given start point repeatedly throughout the time allotted. Many allow you to stop during the race, leave the course, and return to do more miles. Some even allow you to start later than the official race start time. Most let you stop whenever you want and have whatever mileage you completed as of the last time through the start stand as your finish distance, even if that's only once through. Typically, your distance is calculated by multiplying the number of times you finished the route by the distance of the route as determined by the race director or other official. That means if your watch shows you did 39.77 miles, but you did 19 laps on a 2.06-mile course, then you will be recorded as having 39.14 miles.

What That Means for Distance

Our course is 2.06 miles long (1.03 out and another 1.03 back) along the paved Lake Ontario State Parkway Trail in Greece. To be considered a finisher, you must finish at least one out-and-back lap. Do as many laps as you want within the 12-hour time limit. Only completed laps count.

When/Where to Race, Packet Details & Food

Parking: Park on the wide shoulder on Island Cottage Road. The race takes place on the Lake Ontario State Parkway Trail from Island Cottage Road to Dewey Avenue. The race starts at 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, and ends at 5 a.m. on Sunday, October 18.

Late Night Munchies: Racers will have an all-night aid station. At registration, you'll have choices about dietary specifications. If you make no choices, we'll default to a traditional, unrestricted diet. If you choose contradictory things (vegan and traditional, for example), we'll default to traditional. Sample items include English Muffin or Mini Tortilla Pizzas, instant coffee, cookies, Gatorade, and cracker sandwiches.

Check-in/Packet Pick-up: Packets will be available 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. and will include the race bib and some goodies for race night. You can show up after 4:45 p.m., but you will not be able to start until the race director can stop what she's doing and check you in.

Other: Unclaimed registrations or prizes will not be shipped or held.

What You Get

Individual Racers

• Medallion: A wooden keepsake medallion.
• Shirt: Nocturnal 12 shirt in men's or women's sizing (whether performance material or other will depend upon availability at time of shirt cutoff): an alternate keepsake may be provided for those who miss the shirt cutoff (usually October 2, extended to 10/6 for 2025).
• Late Night Munchies: A variety of night-time munchies to keep you moving.
• Packet Expanders: Surprise items to round out your experience in keeping with a night-time theme.

Teams (Groups)

Teams are groups of four or more people who each do as much as they can throughout the 12-hour limit. (It's not a relay. Perhaps in the future, if there's enough interest and I can wrangle timing help.) Teams must be registered by 9/30 to be guaranteed team tokens or prizes as we have to order and/or create them. Besides the things individual racers get, teams also get:

• Team token: Each team member receives a token.
• Team standings: If there is more than one team, positions will be recorded.
• Small prize: For team members with the most participation in Earned Extras Posts, if at least three teams are formed.
• Bonus raffle tickets: For team captains and members.

Discount Offers & Referrals

Being Part of a Team: Teams with four or more members get discounted registration. The first three people pay the price in effect for the race. When the fourth person registers, that person pays the team rate and the first three people get a partial refund. Subsequent members pay a new lower rate as more join, with partial refunds distributed accordingly.

Being in a Club: Members of clubs with a presence on RunSignUp (ex. GRRC, Fleet Feet Race Team, Medved, or Obatron Race Team) get a discount at checkout.

Referrals: You may earn back some of your registration by having other racers use your personal referral link, generated after you register.

Awards

Overall Performance: There will be a small token of placement for the top three highest overall finishers, irrespective of gender.

Teams: If there are three or more teams formed, a small bonus prize will be awarded for members of the most active group in the Earned Extras challenges.

Personal Aid Station: Decorate your personal aid station for a chance to win a special prize.

Sponsors

As our sponsors come on board and provide logos, a full list will be available on our sponsors page. If you know someone who would be a good sponsor, let them know to contact the race director at vickey@obatron.com. Sponsors provide discounts, prizes, or cash and make their clients aware of the event in exchange for advertising and an optional discount for their clients.

Additional Details

Changes and Updates

I will post additional details as they are finalized. Any changes will be updated here, on the Obatron Fitness Facebook page, in our Facebook group, and communicated through RunSignUp messaging.

Restroom Needs

There will be a portable toilet on site and a separate handwashing station near the aid station. Please note: temperatures in October can be rather chilly

Training

For those wanting formal training, contact us and we can get you on our schedule for group or personal coaching in Greece. Remote coaching is also possible.

Race Details

For more information, visit the official race page.