About
Event Overview
Genessee Valley Ultra is a 2.5 mile trail loop at Genessee Valley Outdoor Learning Center in Parkton, MD. Runners have 24, 12, or 6 hours to complete as many loops as possible. Awards will be presented to the overall winner in each category. This will be a chip timed event. In the event of a tie for number of loops overall time will be used to determine the winner.
Course Description & Map
This will be a 2.5 mile loop course consisting of farm roads, grass fields, and a small amount of double track. The course is on private property. Running the course before race day is not allowed. The course will be open Friday afternoon/night for preview. This is a chip timed event.
Schedule
Friday, March 28, 2025
3:30PM Registration/Athlete Check In Opens
4:30PM Course Preview - Course will be open for Preview.
6:30PM Course Closes
7:00PM Race Registration Closes
8:30PM Athlete Check In Closes
10:00PM Quiet Hours Begin
Saturday, March 29, 2025
7:00AM Athlete Check In Opens/Quiet hours end
8:30AM Race Brief
9:00AM Race Starts - All athletes will start together in a Mass Start
3:00PM 6 Hour Race Ends
3:30PM 6 Hour Race Awards Ceremony
6:00PM Racers must begin carrying a light source on course.
6:30PM Pacers may begin escorting individual 12 hour and 24 hour runners.
9:00PM 12 Hour Race Ends
10:00PM Quiet hours begin.
Sunday, March 30, 2025
7:00AM Quiet hours end
7:30AM Racers No Longer need to leave start/finish line with a light source.
9:00AM All Loops must be completed.
10:00AM Awards Ceremony for 12 Hour and 24 Hour Race. (Subject to change)
Registration & Pricing
$107 incl. $7 Fee for 24hr - Individual
$421 incl. $21 Fee for 24hr-4 Person Team-Create Team
$0 Registration ends March 30, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT for 24hr - 4 Person Team - Join Team
$85.80 incl. $5.80 Fee for 12hr - Individual
$170.60 incl. $10.60 Fee for 12hr-2 Person Team-Create Team
$0 Registration ends March 29, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT for 12hr - 2 Person Team, Join Team
$64.60 incl. $4.60 Fee for 6hr - Individual
$107 incl. $7 Fee for 6 Hr - 2 Person Team, Create Team
$0 Registration ends March 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT for 6 Hr - 2 Person Team, Join Team
$0 Registration Opens March 1, 2025 at 12:00am EST for 24hr - Pacer
$0 Registration Opens March 1, 2025 at 12:00am EST for 12 Hr - Pacer
Packet Pickup Details
Check In, Packet Pick Up, and Camp Set Up will begin on Friday March 28th at 3:30PM. Participants will receive their race materials and be directed to the camping area. NO CAMPER VANS/RVs will be allowed in the camping area (they can be parked in the parking lot, but not in the camping area).
What to Bring
Runners will be required to begin carrying/running with a headlamp starting one hour before sunset. Primary race nutrition is the responsibility of the runner. Snacks and beverages will be available throughout the event.
Race Day Info
The race will begin at 9AM on Saturday March 29th. All runners must complete their final lap by 9AM on Sunday March 30th. Any loop completed after 9AM will not count towards a runner's overall total.
Awards & Categories
Awards will be presented to the overall winner in each category.
Parking & Transportation
Parking is located across the road and indicated by the black P on the map.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director.
Cancellation Policy
Refer to the Refund Policy for details.
