Godzilla Thrilla 30 Hour Endurance Run (Bell Lap)
- Date Sat 10th January 2026 - Sun 11th January 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Anderson, South Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Godzilla Thrilla 30 Hour Endurance Run (Bell Lap) taking place in Anderson from Saturday, January 10, to Sunday, January 11, 2026! This unique endurance event invites runners to challenge themselves over a scenic 2-mile loop, whether you aim to run for a few hours or push your limits for the entire 30 hours. As a participant, you'll have the chance to earn distance-specific awards, including a coveted belt buckle for completing 100 miles, and coins for 50K and 50 miles.
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels, but it also supports a great cause. Proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Japan, helping to provide vital accommodations for families of sick children. With a welcoming atmosphere, well-maintained paths, and amenities like indoor restrooms and power access, the Godzilla Thrilla promises to be a memorable experience. Don't miss out on this thrilling opportunity to make a difference while testing your endurance in a supportive community!
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity for runners of all levels, but it also supports a great cause. Proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Japan, helping to provide vital accommodations for families of sick children. With a welcoming atmosphere, well-maintained paths, and amenities like indoor restrooms and power access, the Godzilla Thrilla promises to be a memorable experience. Don't miss out on this thrilling opportunity to make a difference while testing your endurance in a supportive community!
Organiser's Description
GODZILLA THRILLA
30 HOUR
ENDURANCE RUN
(BELL LAP)
WELCOME TO THE RETURN OF THE BELL LAP ENDURANCE RUN. THIS YEAR THE RACE WILL BENEFIT THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF JAPAN WHICH HAS PROVIDED ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN MY 6TH WORLD MAJOR STAR AT THE TOKYO MARATHON. EARNING MY 6 STARS HAS BEEN A 10 YEAR GOAL AND PROCESS SO THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION TO MAKE THIS A DREAM COME TRUE FOR ME. YOUR DONATIONS WILL BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, AND OPERATION OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSES THAT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SICK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM, A RESTING PLACE FOR FAMILIES ACCOMPANYING THEIR CHILDREN IN THE HOSPITAL.
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT. THIS WILL PROBABLY BE MY LAST MARATHON DUE TO HEALTH REASONS SO YOUR SUPPORT TO MAKE IT HAPPEN MEANS SO MUCH TO ME!
WHAT: 30 HOUR ENDURANCE RUN, RUN AS LITTLE OR AS LONG AS YOU LIKE
*Overnight runners will park at the venue with two main parking lots inside and additional parking on the grass to the right of the metal building also available. The Bridge center across the street has also allowed us to use their paved lot for Saturday parking for non overnight runners
* Course: A 2 mile loop consisting of a paved well maintained golf cart path with some grass crossovers. The grass on both edges of the path are mowed so you can also choose to run on all grass.
Saturday overnight camping setup welcomed and encouraged for runners wishing to earn that buckle. The camping area is a flat grassy area that you will pass at the end of each loop directly in front of the indoor bathroom area.
*Please bring a snack for the aide table and be prepared to be self sufficient if needed.
* 4 Indoor restrooms will be available for use at the pool house area. Power is also available in this area which will be the start/ finish area
*Lets make this a cup-less event and bring your own hydration vessel.
*Property is privately owned and we would love to host additional races at this location but it all depends on how we treat it for this race, please be respectful and clean up after yourself.
TIMING, RESULTS, & RACE AWARDS
*
OUR FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A RACE SPECIFIC PARTICIPATION MEDAL ALONG WITH DISTANCE SPECIFIC COINS OR A BELT BUCKLE FOR COMPLETING 100 MILES.
*
_FINISHERS OF 50K WILL RECEIVE A 50K COIN_
*
_FINISHERS OF 50 MILES WILL RECEIVE A 50 MILE COIN_
*
_FINISHERS OF 100 MILES WILL RECEIVE A BELT BUCKLE___
_THERE WILL BE A COUNTDOWN CLOCK PRESENT BUT TIMING WILL BE SELF MONITORED. _
30 HOUR
ENDURANCE RUN
(BELL LAP)
WELCOME TO THE RETURN OF THE BELL LAP ENDURANCE RUN. THIS YEAR THE RACE WILL BENEFIT THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF JAPAN WHICH HAS PROVIDED ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN MY 6TH WORLD MAJOR STAR AT THE TOKYO MARATHON. EARNING MY 6 STARS HAS BEEN A 10 YEAR GOAL AND PROCESS SO THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION TO MAKE THIS A DREAM COME TRUE FOR ME. YOUR DONATIONS WILL BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, AND OPERATION OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSES THAT PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SICK CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS THE RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM, A RESTING PLACE FOR FAMILIES ACCOMPANYING THEIR CHILDREN IN THE HOSPITAL.
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT. THIS WILL PROBABLY BE MY LAST MARATHON DUE TO HEALTH REASONS SO YOUR SUPPORT TO MAKE IT HAPPEN MEANS SO MUCH TO ME!
WHAT: 30 HOUR ENDURANCE RUN, RUN AS LITTLE OR AS LONG AS YOU LIKE
*Overnight runners will park at the venue with two main parking lots inside and additional parking on the grass to the right of the metal building also available. The Bridge center across the street has also allowed us to use their paved lot for Saturday parking for non overnight runners
* Course: A 2 mile loop consisting of a paved well maintained golf cart path with some grass crossovers. The grass on both edges of the path are mowed so you can also choose to run on all grass.
Saturday overnight camping setup welcomed and encouraged for runners wishing to earn that buckle. The camping area is a flat grassy area that you will pass at the end of each loop directly in front of the indoor bathroom area.
*Please bring a snack for the aide table and be prepared to be self sufficient if needed.
* 4 Indoor restrooms will be available for use at the pool house area. Power is also available in this area which will be the start/ finish area
*Lets make this a cup-less event and bring your own hydration vessel.
*Property is privately owned and we would love to host additional races at this location but it all depends on how we treat it for this race, please be respectful and clean up after yourself.
TIMING, RESULTS, & RACE AWARDS
*
OUR FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A RACE SPECIFIC PARTICIPATION MEDAL ALONG WITH DISTANCE SPECIFIC COINS OR A BELT BUCKLE FOR COMPLETING 100 MILES.
*
_FINISHERS OF 50K WILL RECEIVE A 50K COIN_
*
_FINISHERS OF 50 MILES WILL RECEIVE A 50 MILE COIN_
*
_FINISHERS OF 100 MILES WILL RECEIVE A BELT BUCKLE___
_THERE WILL BE A COUNTDOWN CLOCK PRESENT BUT TIMING WILL BE SELF MONITORED. _
Races
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Godzilla Thrilla 30 Hour Endurance Run (Bell Lap)
Incl. Medal
Sat 10th January 2026 (8:00AM EST)
Free
* 2 mile loop consisting of a paved well maintained golf path with some grass crossovers. The grass on both edges of the path are mowed so you can also choose to run on all grass. *Overnight camping setup welcomed Saturday night and encouraged for runners wishing to earn that buckle. The camping area is a flat grassy area that you will pass at the end of each loop directly in front of the indoor bathroom area. *Please bring a snack for the aide table and be prepared to be self sufficient if needed. * 4 Indoor restrooms will be available for use at the pool house area. Power is also available in this area which will be the start/ finish area *Lets make this a cup-less event and bring your own hydration vessel. *Property is privately owned and we would love to host additional races at this location but it all depends on how we treat it for this race, please be respectful and clean up after yourself. *only 100 Godzilla medals are available and will be reserved for runners that donated towards the charity. If we run out of Godzillas then retired Bell Lap medals will be provided to all other runners.
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