The Final Countdown - Tribute

🎉 The Final Countdown - Tribute

A huge shoutout to Jeff and Jeremy from The Ultra Running Guys. They have put on 'The Final Countdown' in NC for the past 3 years. I reached out to them and they have allowed us to "steal" their idea! Bringing this fun and challenging race to WV!!!!

🏃‍♂️ Race Experience

You are invited to this unique race experience that has something for everyone.

• Participants: From new runners to experienced ultra runners.
• Starting Out: The start will be a cinch.
• Challenge: The longer you last, the more the Countdown will demand from you.
• Mindset: Demand the most of yourself, holding off your own "Final Countdown" as long as possible.

🏞️ The Course

The course is a 1.33 mile loop located on the property of Amani Brewery.

• Path Quality: Their grass path is taken care of and mowed all year round.
• Trail Type: It is a smooth, fast trail, with a small hill or two.
• Loop Structure: Every lap, all runners leave together and must complete the loop in the allotted time.
• Breaks: If you finish the loop before the Countdown completes, you can take a break, grab a drink, check your social media, or whatever it is you want to do.

⏱️ Countdown Challenge

One thing though. Each lap will get slightly faster than the last.

• Laps: We will start with the first lap at 20 minutes (15:02/mile pace).
• Time Reduction: For each successive lap, the countdown will be 20 seconds shorter.
• Consequences: If you don't make it back before the Countdown reaches "0", your adventure is over.
• Encouragement: We would love for you to hang out and root on the remaining competitors.

🔥 Preparation Tips

To get the most out of yourself, you will need to plan to be conservative enough so that you can have fuel in the tank to turn the jets on in the end.

📝 Registration

If you are ready for your Countdown to begin, register today.