Run Your Buns Off Marathon/USTF certified for 26.2, applied for 13.1 certification

  • Date Sun 5th January 2025
  • Time 7:30AM EST
  • Location Brooksville, Florida
  • Price $48.70 - $91.10
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to kick off the new year with an exciting challenge at the Run Your Buns Off Marathon! Scheduled for Sunday, January 5, 2025, this exhilarating event takes place in the picturesque setting of Brooksville, Hernando, along the scenic Withlacoochee State Trail. Participants can choose from a range of distances, including the USATF certified marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles, pending certification), 10K, and 5K races, with start times kicking off at 7:30 AM and 7:45 AM respectively.

This flat and fast course is perfect for runners of all levels, featuring beautiful scenery and three hydration stations to keep you energized. Marathon runners will tackle four loops, while the half marathon involves two loops, making it easy for friends and family to cheer you on at key points. Plus, everyone crossing the finish line will receive a medal, with additional awards for top finishers in various age groups. With convenient accommodations and dining options just 1.5 miles away, it's the ideal location to enjoy a day of fitness and fun. Donโ€™t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to set your goals for the year ahead and join the vibrant running community

Organiser's Description

FL CERTIFICATION FL23011JK



HTTPS://LINKTR.EE/DR.CRAIG

RACE SERIES

HERNANDO/GAINESVILLE RACE SERIES



OTHER RACES: HTTPS://LINKTR.EE/DR.CRAIG

MARATHON MANIA 2025 WILL HAVE EVENTS ON 1/5/2025 AT WITHLACOOCHEE STATE TRAIL STARTING AT THE RIDGE MANOR TRAILHEAD. THERE ARE HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS CLOSE TO THE PARK (1.5 MILES) WHICH MAKES IT A CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR THE RACE.



SUNDAY 1/05/2025

MARATHON & HALF MARATHON START AT 7:30 AM

5K, 10K & 5K UNDER 18 START AT 7:45 AM





COURSE UPDATE:

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THE COURSE IS 3.275 MILES LONG

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THE MARATHON WILL DO 4 LOOPS AND THE HALF MARATHON WILL DO 2 LOOPS

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THE 5K AND 10K WILL DO 1 LOOP

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HYDRATION WILL BE AT THE LOOP, 5K, 10K, AND 3.275 MILE TURN AROUND

ADVANTAGES:

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FAMILY AND FRIENDS CAN WATCH THE RUNNERS AT THE LOOP (START/FINISH] AND MILE MARK 1.3

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MILE 1.3 IS WHERE THE SIDE ROAD CROSSES THE TRAIL. CARS CAN PARK THERE AND WATCH THE RUNNERS

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IT WILL BE EASIER FOR MEDICAL RESPONSE TIME















IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW.
ALWAYS REVIEW THE TABS AT THE TOP OF THE REGISTRATION SITE FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WE RECOMMEND SIGNING UP FOR TEXT MESSAGING INFORMATION
PLEASE REMEMBER TO LIST YOUR SHIRT SIZE


USATF CERTIFIED COURSE







PACKET PICKUP

THE RACE IS AT RIDGE MANOR TRAIL HEAD. PACKET PICK UP WILL BE ON 1/04/2025 FROM 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM AT RIDGE MANOR TRAIL HEAD AND AGAIN ON RACE DAY MORNING FROM 5:30 AM TO 7:00 AM.









EVERYONE RECEIVES A FINISHERS MEDAL. THERE ARE OVERALL AWARDS AND AGE GROUP AWARDS.





THIS COURSE BEGINS AT RIDGE MANOR TRAIL HEAD AT EXIT 301 OFF OF 75. ON THIS FLAT AND FAST ROUTE, ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY AND IT WILL KEEP YOU MOTIVATED. THE COURSE IS OPEN TO MOTHER NATURE BUT CLOSED ENTIRELY TO MOTOR VEHICLES. THERE WILL BE THREE HYDRATION STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COURSE.

ALL RUNNERS THAT HAVE COMPLETED THREE YEARS IN A ROW WILL RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL AND OTHER AWARDS AT THE FINISH LINE. TROPHIES WILL BE GIVEN TO THE OVERALL FEMALE AND MALE PLACING 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD. WINNERS OF THE AGE DIVISION WILL BE PRESENTED TROPHIES FOR THEIR AWARDS.



STRAVA TRAINING: JOIN THE CLUB FOR FREE AND LOG YOUR TRAINING MILES (HTTPS://WWW.STRAVA.COM/CLUBS/PLANETJOGGERS [https://www.strava.com/clubs/planetjoggers])



AGE GROUP AWARDS: 5 DEEP. 20 TO 24 ,25 TO 29 ETC.







THE RACE IS WALKER AND WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (ONLY 5K AND 10K-YOU CAN'T WALK THE MARATHON OR HALF MARATHON COURSE)

WE HAVE 6 HOUR TIME LIMIT TO COMPLETE THE MARATHON (YOU CAN'T WALK THE WHOLE COURSE)



TRANSFERS: NO TRANSFERS ON RACE DAY

REFUNDS: NO REFUNDS

RACE STARTING TIMES BY DISTANCE: RUNNERS MUST BE ON THE STARTING LINE 10 MIN BEFORE YOUR START TIME

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SHIRTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AFTER 12/20/2024



THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR THIS RACE

VIRTUAL OPTION

Races

  • Marathon

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 5th January 2025 (7:30AM EST)

    $91.10

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 5th January 2025 (7:30AM EST)

    $80.50

    CERTIFICATION APPLIED FOR THIS RACE
  • 10k

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 5th January 2025 (7:45AM EST)

    $54.00

    This is not part of the Double Dare Challenge
  • 5k

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 5th January 2025 (7:45AM EST)

    $48.70

    This is not part of the Double Dare Challenge
  • Virtual Option

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    $48.70

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Location

Ridge Manor Trailhead 6410 Croom Rital Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602, Brooksville, 34602, FL, United States

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