The Possum

Saturday, August 19 – Sunday, August 20, 2023 Past event

8:00 PM EDT

Campbellsville, Kentucky

$35.00–$300.00 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating night of adventure at The Possum, a thrilling 12-hour night trail run taking place from Saturday, August 19th to Sunday, August 20th, 2023, in the charming town of Campbellsville, Taylor. This unique event features a scenic 5k loop course, blending wooded paths and open agrarian trails, perfect for runners looking to challenge themselves under the stars. Participants can join as solo racers or form teams of up to 6 members, competing for exciting prizes in various categories.

Runners must bring their own light sources to navigate the unlit trails, ensuring a safe and fun experience. With primitive camping available for racers and their companions, it’s a fantastic opportunity to bond with fellow adventurers. Whether you’re aiming for the most laps or the fastest one-lap record, The Possum promises a memorable weekend filled with camaraderie, competition, and outdoor excitement. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night run!

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The Possum - Team Run

Teams of up to 6 members are allowed. Participant team members will run the trail in a 5K loop as many times as they can or wish to in the 12 hours of race time. Female, Male and Co-ed teams will receive prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each category. Ages of teams will not be awarded by groups. (Team members under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present and waiver signed.). Only one team member needs to register here. Upon arrival, all team members will need to sign in and sign a waiver form. Team participants are not eligible for prices in other events.

Saturday, Aug 19, 2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

$300.00

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The Possum - Solo 12 Hour Run

Participants will run as many laps as they are able within 12 hours. This rate includes participating in the Fastest Single Lap Run. This lap can be run at any time during the 12 hours but the competitor must inform race officials they are attempting their Fast Lap before they start. So it can be recorded separately. This lap will be posted and then other competitors can try to break it! as long as it is recorded by a race official and completed before 8 am Sunday morning the 11th.

Saturday, Aug 19, 2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

$80.00

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The Possum - Fastest Single Lap

If participant is only signed up for the fastest lap, he or she may run as many laps as they wish however will not be eligible for awards in other event categories. Awards will be given for the fastest one-lap Male and Female (no age group breakout). This lap can be run at any time during the 12 hours but the competitor must inform race officials they are attempting their Fast Lap before they start. So it can be recorded separately. This lap will be posted and then other competitors can try to break it! as long as it is recorded by a race official and completed before 8 am Sunday morning the 11th.

Saturday, Aug 19, 2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

$35.00

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Organiser's description

THE POSSUM is a 12-hour night trail run that will be held on a 5k (loop) trail course that is partly wooded, and partly open space (agrarian trail). The race winners will be determined by how many complete laps of the 5k course they complete in the 12-hour period. Runners will be responsible for their own light sources for the duration of the race and will not be allowed to run if they do not have adequate light and reflective gear. This is a night run on unlit trails, where some areas will be rooty and rocky so be prepared!

CAMP THE NIGHT! Primitive camping will be allowed in designated areas near bathrooms on site. No RV camping will be allowed. (All campers must be racers or with a racer. All campers must be signed up before setting up camp at or before 6pm EST Saturday August 20th.) Camping for one campsite is free if at least one of your party is a paid racer.

RUNNER CATEGORIES:
TEAMS- Teams of up to 6 members are allowed. Female, Male and Co-ed teams will receive prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each category. Ages of teams will not be awarded by groups. (Team members under the age of 18 must-have legal guardians present and a waiver signed.). If registering as a team, only one name is needed on the signup. Upon arrival, additional team members will be required to sign in and sign a waiver. People registered as a team are not eligible for "solo race" or "fastest one lap".

SOLO RACERS - Solo racers are allowed and will receive prizes for Female and Male categories for 1st 2nd and 3rd places in each category and age group. People signed up for solo race are also eligible for the "fasted one lap". The Age groups will be categorized by:

* 17 and under (must be accompanied by a legal guardian and have a waiver signed)
* 18 to 28
* 29 to 39
* 40 to 49
* 50 and over (masters)

AWARDS:

FASTEST ONE LAPPERS Awards will be given for the fastest one-lap individual Male and Female (no age group breakout) This lap can be run at any time during the 12 hours but the competitor must inform race officials they are attempting their Fast Lap before they start. So it can be recorded separately. This lap will be posted and then other competitors can try to break it! As long as it is recorded by a race official and completed before 8 am Sunday morning the 21st. People registering for the solo race may run a "fastest lap" but people who only sign up for the fastest lap are not eligible for an award in "solo race" (most total laps).

TEAMS: Team who completes the most laps over the course of the evening.

SOLO 12 HOUR: Most Laps completed.

SWAG BAGS - will be guaranteed for all pre-registered racers. Race Day Registration is allowed but the goodies might not be as good!