Sunshine Endurance Run
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Thomaston, Georgia
- Price $80.50 - $101.70
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Sunshine Endurance Run on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, in beautiful Thomaston, Upson! This inspiring event features both 6-hour and 12-hour endurance races, set on a scenic 4.44-mile loop through a historic cattle farm that has been family-owned for nearly 200 years. Runners will experience a delightful mix of open pastures and enchanting forest trails, all while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the race will benefit Aaron and Natalie "Nicki" Maas, with Natalie currently battling a return of cancer after previously triumphing over breast cancer.
Participants can expect an engaging atmosphere with awards for the top three male and female finishers in each race, as well as a well-stocked aid station offering water, Gatorade, and a variety of snacks. Whether you're racing for a personal best or simply enjoying the camaraderie of fellow runners, the Sunshine Endurance Run promises a memorable day filled with hope and community spirit. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference while challenging yourself in the great outdoors!
Participants can expect an engaging atmosphere with awards for the top three male and female finishers in each race, as well as a well-stocked aid station offering water, Gatorade, and a variety of snacks. Whether you're racing for a personal best or simply enjoying the camaraderie of fellow runners, the Sunshine Endurance Run promises a memorable day filled with hope and community spirit. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference while challenging yourself in the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
Endurance Race Timing is excited to announce that we are bringing back the Sunshine Endurance 6 and 12 hour race for a second year! This race was first put on in 2021 by our friends to help us emotionally and financially get thru a very difficult time while Annie was going through her fight with breast cancer. We can't say enough how much this helped us when we really needed it and we wanted to bring this race back to help another family who is currently in a battle with cancer.
THE WHY
The race proceeds will benefit the family of Aaron and Natalie "Nicki" Maas. Natalie has previously won her battle with breast cancer, but unfortunately another type of cancer has returned and she is currently in the midst of diagnosis and treatment.
COURSE
The course runs through a working cattle farm in middle Georgia that has been in the family for nearly 200 years. The start/finish point of the 4.44 mile loop (7 laps is 50 km and 14 laps is 100 km) is in a large open pasture with plenty of room for parking and crew set-up along the course. Most of the trail runs through pastures with a five-foot path cut through the grass. The mile of forest trails are beautiful single tracks with plenty of twists, turns, roots, and rocks to keep your attention focused. Keep an eye out for cows, deer, rabbits, and turkeys as we gain 335+ feet of elevation each loop over runnable hills and flat sections.
AWARDS
There will be awards for top 3 male and female in each race. No masters or age group awards.
AID STATION
There will be an aid station at the start/finish line stocked with water, Gatorade and all your favorite running snacks. If you have particular dietary needs (vegan, gluten free, allergies), please make sure you bring what you need. We will have some type of more substantial meal around 12 pm and 6 pm that is yet to be determined but likely to be hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza or something like that.
DONATIONS/SPONSORS
If you are unable to participate in the event, but still want to contribute just use the donate button. 100% of the donations will go to the Maas family. If you have a business that would like to be a sponsor and can contribute money or resources please send an email to [email protected] and we can send you all the details.
THE WHY
The race proceeds will benefit the family of Aaron and Natalie "Nicki" Maas. Natalie has previously won her battle with breast cancer, but unfortunately another type of cancer has returned and she is currently in the midst of diagnosis and treatment.
COURSE
The course runs through a working cattle farm in middle Georgia that has been in the family for nearly 200 years. The start/finish point of the 4.44 mile loop (7 laps is 50 km and 14 laps is 100 km) is in a large open pasture with plenty of room for parking and crew set-up along the course. Most of the trail runs through pastures with a five-foot path cut through the grass. The mile of forest trails are beautiful single tracks with plenty of twists, turns, roots, and rocks to keep your attention focused. Keep an eye out for cows, deer, rabbits, and turkeys as we gain 335+ feet of elevation each loop over runnable hills and flat sections.
AWARDS
There will be awards for top 3 male and female in each race. No masters or age group awards.
AID STATION
There will be an aid station at the start/finish line stocked with water, Gatorade and all your favorite running snacks. If you have particular dietary needs (vegan, gluten free, allergies), please make sure you bring what you need. We will have some type of more substantial meal around 12 pm and 6 pm that is yet to be determined but likely to be hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza or something like that.
DONATIONS/SPONSORS
If you are unable to participate in the event, but still want to contribute just use the donate button. 100% of the donations will go to the Maas family. If you have a business that would like to be a sponsor and can contribute money or resources please send an email to [email protected] and we can send you all the details.
Races
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Six Hour
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$80.50
Run as many laps as you can in 6 hours! No partial laps counted. Your last lap must be completed before time runs out! The runner with the most laps wins! Just as an FYI 7 laps will get you a 50k. -
12 Hour
Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$101.70
Run as many laps as you can in 12 hours. No partial laps are counted. Your last lap must be completed before time runs out. The runner with the most laps completed wins! Just as an FYI 14 laps will get you a 100k.
Sunshine Endurance Run
