The Night Owl Vertical Challenge 6 Hour Race
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Blairsville, Georgia
- Price $96.40
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at The Night Owl Vertical Challenge 6 Hour Race, taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the scenic Blairsville, Union. This thrilling night race is perfect for those looking to push their limits and conquer challenging vertical terrain under the stars. Starting at the renowned Byron Herbert Reese Farm, participants will embark on a captivating 2.34-mile out-and-back course, featuring approximately 654 feet of elevation gain per lap. Whether you’re aiming for 2 laps at about 4.68 miles or pushing yourself to complete up to 14 laps for a staggering 32.76 miles, this event promises to be both physically demanding and exhilarating.
As the sun sets, runners will have the unique opportunity to experience the course in daylight before tackling it in the dark, enhancing the challenge and excitement. With a central aid station offering a variety of fuel options to cater to different dietary preferences, you’ll have everything you need to keep moving. Remember to bring your headlamp or flashlight, and prepare for an evening filled with camaraderie, determination, and the thrill of night-time racing. Join us for this epic challenge and celebrate your "bad-assery" with exclusive swag!
As the sun sets, runners will have the unique opportunity to experience the course in daylight before tackling it in the dark, enhancing the challenge and excitement. With a central aid station offering a variety of fuel options to cater to different dietary preferences, you’ll have everything you need to keep moving. Remember to bring your headlamp or flashlight, and prepare for an evening filled with camaraderie, determination, and the thrill of night-time racing. Join us for this epic challenge and celebrate your "bad-assery" with exclusive swag!
Organiser's Description
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ITS NOT THE MOUNTAIN WE CONQUER, BUT OURSELVES. Sir Edmund Hillary
THE SUMMIT IS WHAT DRIVES US, BUT THE CLIMB ITSELF IS WHAT MATTERS. Conrad Anker
Do you want to get comfortable running at night?
Do you want to get in some insane vert and train your climbing legs?
How about BOTH???
This is a six-hour NIGHT RACE starting at the Byron Herbert Reese Farm, the same start as CRUEL JEWEL 100. The sun will set during your run. It's designed so you start in the evening and get to see the course by day, then you know what to expect as night descends. The course is an approximately 2.34 out and back (1.17 one way) with ~654 feet of vertical gain each lap. You will be CLIMBING and DESCENDING.
2 laps = ~4.68 miles, 1308 ft gain
4 laps = ~9.36 miles, 2616 ft gain
6 laps = ~14.04 miles, 3924 ft gain
8 laps = ~18.72 miles, 5232 ft gain
10 laps = ~23.4 miles, 6540 ft gain
12 laps = ~28.08 miles, 7848 ft gain
14 laps = ~32.76 miles, 9156 ft gain
There will be a central aid station with typical ultra food. We will do our best to have options for all dietary preferences. Feel free to bring your own fuel/hydration too!
SWAG
TBD.... something cool to celebrate your "bad-assery"
Anyone who runs THE SPARROW (3 hour or 6 hour) in February AND THE NIGHT OWL will get a special swag item, to be given out at The Night Owl.
RULES
Headlamp, flashlight, waist-light, or other light source other than a phone is required.
Poles are allowed; just be a considerate human and don't take out anyone behind you.
ITS NOT THE MOUNTAIN WE CONQUER, BUT OURSELVES. Sir Edmund Hillary
THE SUMMIT IS WHAT DRIVES US, BUT THE CLIMB ITSELF IS WHAT MATTERS. Conrad Anker
Do you want to get comfortable running at night?
Do you want to get in some insane vert and train your climbing legs?
How about BOTH???
This is a six-hour NIGHT RACE starting at the Byron Herbert Reese Farm, the same start as CRUEL JEWEL 100. The sun will set during your run. It's designed so you start in the evening and get to see the course by day, then you know what to expect as night descends. The course is an approximately 2.34 out and back (1.17 one way) with ~654 feet of vertical gain each lap. You will be CLIMBING and DESCENDING.
2 laps = ~4.68 miles, 1308 ft gain
4 laps = ~9.36 miles, 2616 ft gain
6 laps = ~14.04 miles, 3924 ft gain
8 laps = ~18.72 miles, 5232 ft gain
10 laps = ~23.4 miles, 6540 ft gain
12 laps = ~28.08 miles, 7848 ft gain
14 laps = ~32.76 miles, 9156 ft gain
There will be a central aid station with typical ultra food. We will do our best to have options for all dietary preferences. Feel free to bring your own fuel/hydration too!
SWAG
TBD.... something cool to celebrate your "bad-assery"
Anyone who runs THE SPARROW (3 hour or 6 hour) in February AND THE NIGHT OWL will get a special swag item, to be given out at The Night Owl.
RULES
Headlamp, flashlight, waist-light, or other light source other than a phone is required.
Poles are allowed; just be a considerate human and don't take out anyone behind you.
Races
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The Night Owl Vertical Challenge 6 Hour Race
Incl. $6.40 Fee
Sat 21st June 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$96.40
CLOSED6 Hour Trail Race
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