Long Creek 60K

20221223
2024-04-07

Apr 07, 2024 at 8:30 AM

225 64th St.

Virginia Beach VA, 23450

USA

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Entry Fee $100
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Entry Fee 2 $150
(Highest or Late Registration)

Prize Money: no

Distance(s):

Type: Ultra

Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 95%

First Year of the Event: 2019

Description:

The Long Creek 60k explores all 9 scenic trails of First Landing State Park. The course runs through maritime forests, cypress swamps, salt marsh, and bay shoreline. In some spots, the trail runs along the beach of Broad Bay and can be flooded during high tide. The run offers spectacular views of the water and the surrounding habitats.
Course

The course begins/finishes at the boat ramp side of the Narrows Trail. It runs along Long Creek, White Hill Lake, Cape Henry, Kingfisher, Fox Run, High Dune, Bald Cypress, Osmanthus, and Osprey Trails. There will be 3 aid stations; the south end of Long Creek, Cape Henry/Kingfisher, and Cape Henry/Bald Cypress. Aid stations will have Tailwind, water, soda, and various foods. There will be a bib punch for the number at the north end of Long Creek. Awards will be given to all finishers under the 10 hour cut-off.